Sample Sermons
Dave favors expository sermons that first seek to understand the text in its context, asking what it was saying to the original audience. Then, he explores the tension or question it engaged within its day and how it applies to today. He believes the Spirit of God inspires the text and is the same Spirit that will make it come alive for us today. Less often, Dave will shape a series of sermons around a theme that addresses a present need in the congregation, like his Koinonia series that focused on the New Testament “one another” statements. Although the series is shaped around a need, each message honors and is drawn out of a specific text
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You are richer than you think. From a series in Ephesians “Alive in Christ”. Preached at Trinity Church in San Juan Puerto Rico. This sermon gives definition and depth to our union with God, a mutual belonging to one another as our highest treasure.
What is missional? This is a the first message in a a series called Incarnational Living. In this message we’ll get a snapshot of the missional life of Abraham, Jesus and the early Christ followers. Central idea we are a sent people. The people of God on the mission of God by the Power of God.
What is incarnational? Closely tied to the proceeding message “What is missional?” In this message we focus on what we bring with us into mission, that through us sojourners need to have a genuine experience with the non condemning love of God. When confronted with an obvious sinner Jesus chooses the role of advocate over judge.
Flourishing in the Shadow of an Empire is a Daniel series. Even as foreigners in an empire that mirrors Babylon’s moral, social and political culture, God reigns. Amid America’s polarized landscape, we can still thrive as exiles. Daniel 1 offers one conviction and three practices to guide us.
“We over me” is the second in the Koinonia series (Matt 18:21-35). We often view forgiveness as a duty with reasonable boundaries. However, Jesus challenges this mindset, teaching that we owe an unpayable debt and are powerless to change, emphasizing our desperate need for help.
In a series “Listening to the Spirit,” we examine what the Spirit says to the seven churches of Asia Minor as described in Revelation 1-3, and then consider what the Spirit says to us. This message – Faithful Lover (Thyatira), Rev 2:18-29 is about having a primary affection and allegiance directed towards one over all others, emphasizing our devotion to Jesus.
Ephesians describes Jesus as reigning and ruling, and suggests living in accordance with this perspective. It places Jesus above all powers, dominions, and authorities. Consequently, it advises individuals to align their thoughts, financial resources, and relationships under this framework.
The Way Forward series prepares a congregation for a sacred assembly, focusing on corporate confession. The first message, “Toward Joy,” redefines repentance by reflecting on the parable of the lost son. It emphasizes the son’s distance from the father as the root issue rather than his sins.
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