A message for those with low self-esteem

This is a sermon that I wrote this past year, based on Jeremiah 1:4-10. In it, God declares that He has known Jeremiah and accepts Him, faults and all. God tells Jeremiah that He created him for a specific purpose, and that He will support Jeremiah and empower him to fulfill everything that He's called him to. Overcoming Low Self-Esteem - Jeremiah 1:4-10 (Sermon)

Growing close to God in difficult times

This is a sermon I preached a couple weeks ago. Since then, several people in our congregation have encountered very difficult circumstances. My conscience is stricken with the thought that perhaps this sermon was to help people prepare for difficulty. Even though God is sovereign over all circumstances and always has good things prepared for those who love Him, it's stomach-twisting to see people you care about go through hard times and be limited in how you can help. Lord, please have mercy on Your people! Help us to depend on You and stand firm with faith until we see Your deliverance!

Growing Close to God in Difficult Times (Sermon)

Gospel message for Valentine's Day

This is a short message that I use for Valentine's Day events.

Valentine's Day Gospel Message (Sermon)

The Drum Major Instinct Revisited

This is a sermon that I preached on last Sunday, reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon "The Drum Major Instinct" and the recent furor over Amy Chua's "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior" article in the Wall Street Journal. The main thrust of the sermon is that Christians are called to be first in love and service, not in worldly distinction.

The Drum Major Instinct Revisited (Sermon)