Over the past five weeks I’ve shared a sermon series designed to answer the question, “What is the Gospel?” During these weeks I’ve expressed some thoughts on how we need a Jesus shaped gospel that speaks to our needs beyond getting our sins forgiven so we can go to heaven when we die and having…
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The Gospel of Jesus (part 2)
Many years ago I served a church in St. Louis. One day I received a call from Governor Ashcroft’s office inviting me and our staff to attend a speech that was to be given by President George H.W. Bush on NAFTA. I said that I’d take 10 tickets and our staff put the date on…
The Gospel of Jesus
Jesus Christ is without a doubt the most compelling and confusing person in human history. He is compelling because of the sheer magnitude of his life. His teaching, his actions, his miracles, his compassion for the marginalized and his sacrifice make him loved by those of all ages around the globe. Even those who claim…
The Gospel as Story (part 2)
“You must then say in the presence of the LORD your God, ‘My ancestor Jacob was a wandering Aramean who went to live as a foreigner in Egypt. His family arrived few in number, but in Egypt they became a large and mighty nation. When the Egyptians oppressed and humiliated us by making us their…
The Gospel as Story
G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “There are only two things that can satisfy the human soul, a story and a person. And then, even the story must be about a person.” When we think about the gospel, our minds first turn to the story of Jesus. God incarnate, coming to Earth through the Virgin Mary, living…
What is the Gospel? (part 2)
This month I’m preaching a series titled, “What is the Gospel?” What is in jeopardy? What’s at stake? What questions should we be asking? How should we think about the gospel? First, the message of salvation is very accessible in our culture. This is a good thing. But are we sharing the complete message of…
What is the Gospel?
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’ve started a five week series focused on dealing with the question, “What is the Gospel?”, using Scot McKnight’s book The King Jesus Gospel as a guide for the series. What comes to mind when you hear the word “gospel?” For some, the word gospel is most readily associated…
Preaching Difficult Topics
I have a Pastor friend that claims that once a year he likes to preach a sermon or a short series of sermons that is way over the heads of his congregation. His purpose is not to impress them with his theological knowledge or to show off his education. It’s not intended to be condescending….
Skye Jethani on the Goal of the Gospel
Out of Ur: Ur Video: Skye Jethani on the Goal of the Gospel.
I AM
When the reluctant Moses stood at the burning bush (cf. Exodus 3) trying to wiggle out of God’s call to return to Egypt to emancipate the people of God, he asked God a remarkable question. “What is your name?” he inquired. That seems like an odd thing to ask. Did Moses not know God that…
