Category: Sermon Thoughts

  • 6 Pillars of a Christian View on Suffering – From Gospel Coalition

    I plan on posting several posts this week on the topic of suffering, hoping to share Scriptures, resources, etc. on the topic.  But wanted to start with a link to a good blogpost from the Gospel Coalition which has thoughts from theologian D. A. Carson on the subject.  The blogpost also has a link to…

  • Primary Texts on our Freedom that is found in Christ

    This past Sunday we looked at our Freedom in Christ during worship at Genesis, answering this question as part of our Top 10 List Series, What does it look like to practically live out our true freedom in Christ, and how do I deal with the guilt and anxiety in my life even though I…

  • Resources on Anxiety

    During Q&A time on Sunday I said I would post resources on anxiety here, so here are a few books, blogs, etc. on topic.  Some of these came by recommendation, others were referenced on Sunday. Blog Posts & Articles How to Battle Anxiety with the Promises of God by John Piper Thinking Biblically about Worry…

  • The Insanity of God – Book Referenced on Sunday

    I am completely enjoying and being challenged to my very core by the book The Insanity of God: A True story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken (a pseudonym for reasons you will figure out while reading the book).  I referenced a story from the book about the persecution of a Russian Christian during the…

  • My Friends Call Me… The Name of God in Exodus 3 and the Rest of the Bible

    Exodus 3 is the account of an amazing conversation between Moses and God, as God speaks from a burning bush that is not consumed.  In the story God gives Moses a new name for himself, a name that His people will use in the context of covenant relationship.  While the name, Yahweh is used in…