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Jesus, Lord of History (Part 1)

 Matt 24:1-14: “Jesus, the Lord of History (Part 1)” INTRO: 8 years ago, my wife and I were preparing for our wedding, which was scheduled for May 21, 2011. This was also the date that Christian radio personality Harold Camping famously predicted the world would be ending! Well, it is safe to save that the […]

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“If Anyone Thirsts…” John 7:37 SERMON

John 7:37 “If Anyone Thirsts…” A Sermon at the Baptism Service of Jackson Gregor (Naperville, IL) on 2.1.2025 John 7:37: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Intro: Invitations can be wonderful (party/wedding); Fearful (Principals Office; Court Date); Irrelevant (Junk Mail). -Tonight I want you to consider an invitation that Jesus gave […]

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Put Off, Put On. A Sermon on Ephesians 4:17-24

Here’s the notes and audio for “Put Off, Put On” (Ephesians 4:17-24) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Eph 4:17-24 “Put Off, Put On” INTRO: Viking River Cruise: explore the world in luxury. Sit back and relax, and they’ll do all the work. -This is not the normal Christian life=one of coasting, cruising, […]

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Psalm 145 Sermon: GREAT is the LORD!

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, […]

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Jesus, the Nazarene! Sermon (Matt 2:19-23)

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Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon

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 […]

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Eph 3:14-19 “Prayer for POWER”

Here’s my notes and audio for “Prayer for POWER” (Eph 3:14-19) sermon, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 11.10.24 in Naperville. “Paul’s Prayer for Power” Ephesians 3:14-19 Intro: To live as Christians requires a strength & power: Not physical, financial, mental –> SPIRITUAL.-Delight in God & His love; Resist temptation; Pursue Holiness; Put away […]

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Ephesians 3:1-13 Greek Flow of Thought

Here’s the flow of thought in Ephesians 3:1-13 in the Greek:

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Haggai 1 Sermon

Here’s the audio and sermon note for my sermon on Haggai 1 “Build the House!” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Haggai 1: “Build the House!”Intro: 586 B.C.: temple burned to ground and Jews carried to exile in Babylon     -In 539 King Cyrus frees the Jews and allows as many interested to go […]

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Ps 63:3 Sermon Outline

Here are the notes from sermon on Psalm 63:3 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Audio here.  Psalm 63:3 “Rejoicing in God’s Love” Part 2: JOY IN GOD SERIES SERMON 4 Intro: If I asked you, what is better than everything else, what would you say? What the greatest joy in your life?     […]