See the “Save PDF” button above to download the devotional: The Day the Student Stumped the Prof. In the devotional, Pastor Doug recommends an annual ‘spiritual checkup’. Linked here is the 2018 version of Pastor Doug’s manuscript of the sermon: “It’s Time for Your Spiritual Checkup“. The 2017 audio version is available here.
The Peace & Wonder of Christmas – The Wonder of Christmas – 3 of 3 SERMON SUMMARY APPLICATION / CHALLENGE TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large that you will put into practice this week. (James 1:22: “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not…
The Peace & Wonder of Christmas – We Worship the Prince of Peace – 2 of 3 SERMON SUMMARY The Christmas season is supposed to be a time of peace and good will toward mankind. But too often that is anything but the case. How many of you can honestly say that your primary emotion…
The Peace & Wonder of Christmas – A Christmas Plea – 1 of 2 SERMON SUMMARY This week I took some time to read the Christmas story out of Matthew’s gospel. And I marveled at the wise men’s response as they contemplated the wonders of God’s love in sending the Christ child. Their experience should…
Faith & Work: An Uneasy Alliance – Work: A Rich Mission Field – 8 of 8 SERMON SUMMARY One of the most fruitful mission fields is the workplace. We spend a lot of time there; we have friends there, many of whom are not Christians. Think about it…we get paid to spend time alongside men…
Faith & Work: An Uneasy Alliance – You Can Make a Difference – 7 of 8 SERMON SUMMARY Work is so hard, and we have to put in so much effort to achieve the most modest of results, because God cursed creation in response to Adam’s sin. Sin introduced an element of futility into the…
Faith & Work: An Uneasy Alliance – If Work is a Gift from God, Why is it so Hard? – 6 of 8
Sanctity of Life SERMON SUMMARY Abortion is a controversial topic, a painful topic. In our society it is inevitable that some will be offended. I know that, and that is surely not my desire. The alternative is not to bring it up—yet it’s too important to ignore. My prayer is that out of any hurt…
Faith & Work – Work: An Uneasy Alliance – It’s All About Your Attitude – 5 of 8 SERMON SUMMARY Let’s talk about some critical perspectives from the Book of Colossians which apply to our work life. You may be a stay at home mom or dad, a student, or the president of a company.…
Faith & Work: An Uneasy Alliance – A Forum for Spiritual Formation – 4 of 8 SERMON SUMMARY Many Christians have created a dichotomy between the sacred and the secular, between their private “faith life” and their public “work life.” “Sacred” (Spiritual Life) v “Secular” (Work Life) But that is not God’s intention. There is no…