Tom Schmidt's BlogHere’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.
Why does the virgin birth (virgin conception) of Jesus matter? Theologian John Frame: ““It…is a sign to Israel that momentous redemptive events are to come.”
Here’s my sermon notes and audio for “God with Us” (Matt 1:18-25) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 12.1.24. “God with Us: The Incomparable Significance of Jesus” (Matt 1:18-25) Intro: 8th grade world history teacher; 100 most significant people in history -The incomparable significance of Jesus: He is incomparably more significant than […]
Here’s a song I wrote a few years ago but just recorded again. It has always meant a lot to me and I hope its a blessing to you. You can hear it here. Forearm’s Length By Tom Schmidt There was a king, who reigned in power. He owned all things, and every eye knew, […]
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Review This was an incredibly insightful book on what is happening in our society today with young people, mental health, and smartphones. I think every parent should read it. Though written from a secular perspective (atheist), I think there are loads of really helpful things in this book (even […]
This past week I preached a sermon at Cross of Christ Fellowship on Ephesians 1-3–a review and reflection sermon, having just finished preached through this portion of Scripture. Here’s my audio and notes: “Remembering and Reflecting” EPHESIANS 1-3 SERMON Intro: Do you have a morning ritual? Something you do everyday when you first get up […]
Here’s my notes and audio for a sermon I preached on Ephesians 3:20-21 “To God be the Glory” at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “To God be the Glory!” (Eph 3:20-21) Intro: Within every human heart is a longing for glory. -We desire that which is greater than us, which is transcends, which deserves our attention […]
