Tom Schmidt's BlogHere’s my audio and notes for “Living Worthy of our Calling” based on Ephesians 4:1-6, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 1.12.24. Ephesians 4:1-6 “Living WORTHY of our Calling” INTRO: Illustration—Homeless man adopted into royal family who returns to homelessness -Fitting or unfitting response to grace, mercy and love -Same is true in gospel: […]
Eph 4:1-6 FLOW OF THOUGHT
Here’s my notes and audio for “Great is the LORD!” sermon based on Psalm 145, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Psalm 145 “Great is the LORD!” INTRO: New Year’s resolutions/goals: weight loss; finances; greater faithfulness -Ps 145=I will worship God and rejoice in his greatness! -As we look to a new year, […]
I am thankful for the books I was able to read, listen to, and read aloud as a family. It was, as usual, a mix of those and quite a few rereads. Some of my favorite highlights: -Listening to the Lord of the Rings aloud as a family (Serkis). Such a treat to introduce this […]
Here’s my notes and audio for “Jesus, the KING” based on Matthew 2:1-12 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12.8.24. Matt 2:1-12: “Jesus, the KING” Intro: See a baby in the nativity. But don’t miss this biblical claim: Jesus is KING. -As Americans we struggle with the idea of living under a king (see […]
Here’s my notes and audio for our 2024 Carol Service (Cookies & Carols) sermon “God with us” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Cookies and Carols 2024: “Emmanuel, God with Us” Matt 1:23b: “‘and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means God with us).” INTRO: Many of our favorite Christmas carols contain […]
This week our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is hosting an event for North Central College students called ASK A PASTOR at Sweetwaters Coffee on Thursday 12/5 from 12-1. Pass the word and invite any college you might know 🙂 More info here.
