On October 13, 2024, I preached at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church on Habakkuk 2:2-14, highlighting the certainty of God’s mission to fill the earth with his glory. Despite global turmoil, his kingdom advances through faithful believers who preach, send, and labor for the gospel. Towards the end, I address the issue of natural affections … Continue reading As the Waters Cover the Seas: The Motive and Means of Missions
Learning to Be God-Sufficient: Ruth Wood
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with ABWE missionary Ruth Wood, who dedicated over 30 years to serving others. Ruth began her journey as a nurse in The Gambia, Africa, following the passing of her husband, Dave. Her call to medical missions led her to serve the unreached with the gospel. … Continue reading Learning to Be God-Sufficient: Ruth Wood
Titus 2:1-11
Grace trains us to wait and work. Preached at Faith Bible Fellowship Church of York. Listen on the Faith BFC sermon page.
Acts 8:4-25
The power of God is found not in human cunning but in the preaching of Christ and his kingdom. Preached at Faith Bible Fellowship Church of York. Listen on the Faith BFC sermon page.
The Problem of Christmas
Preached at Faith Bible Fellowship Church of York. Listen on the Faith BFC sermon page.
God’s Favorite Bible Verse? Understanding Psalm 110
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Community Christian Fellowship Church in Carlisle, PA, and preaching through “God’s favorite passage”—the 110th psalm, quoted more often in the New Testament than any other Old Testament text. In the message, I discuss how we see the exalted Christ prevailing over his enemies, pleading for … Continue reading God’s Favorite Bible Verse? Understanding Psalm 110
An Emphasis on Family: David and Becky Nelson
In this enriching episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we delve into the nearly four-decade-long ministry journey of ABWE missionaries Dave and Becky Nelson, who devoted their lives to mission aviation and administrative roles in the Philippines. For Becky, missions wasn’t just an overseas endeavor but started right at home, focusing on raising her children in … Continue reading An Emphasis on Family: David and Becky Nelson
Surrendering to the Lord’s Leading: Gib and Marilyn Dickenson
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the story of Gib and Marilyn Dickenson, who served in the West African country of Togo for 36 years. Gib and Marilyn share their experience of moving to Togo, which had recently opened to missionaries at the time, and the process of leading churches to become … Continue reading Surrendering to the Lord’s Leading: Gib and Marilyn Dickenson
What Is ‘Karmic Christianity’?
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with E.D. Burns, author of Karmic Christianity: Finding Peace by Faith Alone, to dissect the pitfalls of blending karma with Christian faith. Burns warns missionaries against the trap of treadmill living, where the focus shifts from God’s grace to human effort, leading to ministry burnout and a distorted … Continue reading What Is ‘Karmic Christianity’?
Philippians 2:19-30
The joyful, mission-minded Christian cares for Christ’s interests, Christ’s people, and Christ’s soldiers. Preached at Faith Bible Fellowship Church of York. Listen on the Faith BFC sermon page.
