Sermon in the Pocket

Cat Hair - (5 Minute Sermon)

Cat hair gets everywhere, but is it possible to learn a lesson from it?

 References: Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 6:43-45, Exodus 34:29-35

Numbness - (5 Minute Sermon)

Do you find yourself just coasting through life with a feeling of numbness? How do you revitalize your life?

 References: Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:2

1 John 2 (Part 1) - (Off the Cuff)

Read the first part of 1 John chapter 2 where I talk about John's teachings on striving for a higher standard, testing the lives of us and others by God's commands, keeping good relationship with other people, and generational instructions.

 References: 1 John 2:1-14

Keeping Secrets - (5 Minute Sermon)

Is it really that bad to keep secrets? Can't you just fix things on your own?

 References: Luke 8:17, Proverbs 4:23, James 5:16

My Favorite Verse - (5 Minute Sermon)

Almost everyone has a favorite verse of the Bible. This one is probably mine.

 References: 1 Samuel 16:7

The Magic of Christmas - (Traditional Sermon)

What is it about Christmas that sets it apart from every other holiday? Where does this idea of Christmas magic come from?

 References: John 14:25-27, Matthew 21:6-11, John 3:16

Christmas without Christ - (Traditional Sermon)

Is it possible for Christmas to work without Jesus? How do you argue in favor of it?

 References: Luke 2:1-21, John 3:16

Guatemala Trip & Being a Pastor's Wife - (Interview with Audrey Samuelson)

Join me with a very special guest: my wife! We talk about how God became real to her during a mission's trip to Guatemala, the struggles of being a pastor's wife, and dealing with insecurities.

 References: Ephesians 5:22-24, Psalm 139:13

Religion vs. Faith - (Traditional Sermon)

When does faith turn into religion? How can you tell the difference between the two?

 References: Mark 2:13-17, John 8:3-11, Matthew 6:5-8, Luke 18:9-14

Keys to Thankfulness - (Traditional Sermon)

Do you have a hard time being thankful with a life full of difficulties? Is it difficult to appreciate things until they're gone?

 References: Psalm 73, Luke 15:11-22, Job 1:13-22, Philippians 4:10-13, 

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