audio by year 2008

The 11th Commandment

Posted 01/03/08
Yes, there is an eleventh commandment given by Jesus Himself. The greatest mark of a true Christian is his obedience to this command.

Lust Monster Run for your Life (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

Posted 01/06/08
When you are tempted with lust there is no place to go but the exit door.

The Sluggard or the Saint (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)

Posted 01/27/08
Avoid the life of the three-toed sloth and work hard for Jesus.

What God Can Do With Dirt (Introduction to Matthew, part 2)

Posted 03/30/08
Tax collectors were the scum of the earth, yet Jesus chose a tax collector as one of His twelve. If Jesus could transform Matthew, imagine what He can do with you!

God Makes the Best Fruit in the Shade (Genesis 37)

Posted 04/05/08
Every sickness, biting word, death of a loved one, or frustration about your future that gnaws at your heart is a painful blessing from God.

Final Verdict (Matthew 25:31-46)

Posted 04/06/08
Jesus Christ will return in His Second Coming with great authority and judgment. …(Continue Reading)

The Victory of the Second Coming (Revelation 19:11-21)

Posted 04/06/08

Christ's return to earth is going to be like nothing ever seen before. …(Continue Reading)

Why I Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture (Selected Passages)

Posted 05/16/08

Instead of preaching, I taught this lesson with a big whiteboard on stage. …(Continue Reading)

How Unjust Sinners Can Get Right With a Just God (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 05/21/08
This is the audio version of the video that can also be watched. I preached this at downtown Kalamazoo for a collection of homeless, well-to-do's, and collegians.

Carpenter Gives His Life to Christ!

Posted 05/21/08

You are listening to a real live conversion happening in the prayer room of a local church. The story behind this guy's conversion is amazing. …(Continue Reading)

A Guy at Indy 500 Who Lives to Make People Happy

Posted 06/07/08

Imagine living for this: I live to make people happy and that makes me feel good. That was Peter's philosophy for living. …(Continue Reading)

What's So Big About Faith (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 06/10/08

God's Spirit rocked downtown Kalamazoo this unforgettable night of the 10th of June. …(Continue Reading)

When God is Silent (1 Kings 19:1-18)

Posted 06/13/08
Elijah was one of those prophets who lived on the edge, doing nothing halfway.
…(Continue Reading)

When God is Silent part 2 (1 Kings 19:1-18)

Posted 06/17/08

1 Kings 19 is not a story on how to deal with depression. It's way bigger. …(Continue Reading)

What to Do With Strange Old Testament Passages

Posted 06/22/08

Build a fence around your roof? Don't eat the buzzard but enjoy the cricket? …(Continue Reading)

How to Befriend the World Without Going Worldly (Matthew 9:9-13)

Posted 06/23/08
How do you reconcile “do not desire to be with evil men” (Prov 24:1) with Jesus, friend of sinners (Mat 11:19)? …(Continue Reading)

The Solution to Enslavement (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 06/25/08

Before I preached this message, a guy jumped up on the stage while the band was playing and started hopping up and down. …(Continue Reading)

Guy Selling Candy Bars Sits Down to Talk About God

Posted 07/27/08

This guy showed up last night selling candy bars. I told him I'd love to buy one if he's give me five minutes of his time to talk about the most important thing on earth. …(Continue Reading)

Holy Sex (Song of Solomon 2:8-17)

Posted 07/29/08

Scripture is neither mum nor crude when it comes to sex. Sex is a beautiful creation of God which Satan has tried to twist. …(Continue Reading)

Tips and Thoughts on Evangelism and the Gospel

Posted 08/04/08

People get confused over the method of evangelism versus the method. But this is a dangerous confusion because the method is entirely negotiable, but the message isn't. …(Continue Reading)

Totally Righteous (Open Air Downtown Kalamazoo)

Posted 08/07/08

People always look for righteousness in one of two places: in themselves or in Christ. …(Continue Reading)

Who's Your Mighty Man? (2 Samuel 23:8-24:16)

Posted 08/20/08

David's mighty men were not the kind of guys you'd want to meet in battle. Fierce, fast, and incredibly strong, these lion-slaying warriors were gifts from God. …(Continue Reading)

Living For the Only Thing That Matters

Posted 09/07/08

What should I live for? No question could be more important. Is it to share the gospel? Government reform? Social justice? Being a top achiever? Relgious fidelity?
…(Continue Reading)

Hope for the Spiritual Humpback (Matthew 1.1-17)

Posted 09/15/08

This is the first sermon of a new series on the book of Matthew. I was told as a child that preachers should never preach genealogies. They're dry, unapplicable, and impossible to pronounce. …(Continue Reading)

The Dumbfounding Wonder of the Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

Posted 09/21/08
In his book, Eleventh Month, Eleventh Hour, Eleventh Minute, which records the final 30 minutes of World War I, Joseph E. …(Continue Reading)

Five Cymbals of True Worship (Matthew 2.1-12)

Posted 10/06/08

Of every pleasure imaginable, tasting Coldstone ice cream, watching the latest Batman movie, playing hockey on a winter day, sharing your life with someone you love, there is one pleasure that wi …(Continue Reading)

Marriage and The Relational Oneness of God

Posted 10/06/08

Some moments are unforgettable.

Your first home run.
Your first kiss.
Your first traffic ticket.
…(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A with Seth Kniep (October 12, 2008)

Posted 10/13/08

How come my nicest friends are gay and claim to be Christian? Is this against major Christian law? Where does the Bible teach abstinence before marriage? …(Continue Reading)

Living for the Only Thing That Matters - Take Two

Posted 10/19/08

How would you respond if someone asked you, "What is your main purpose in life?" Many Christian-like answers would include responses like, social justice, persistent obedience, personal …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A with Seth Kniep (October 26, 2008)

Posted 10/26/08

Why do we cherry pick certain Old Testament laws but ignore others? How can we confront people living in homosexuality without making them think we don't care for and love them? …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A With Seth Kniep (November 2, 2008)

Posted 11/03/08

Questions tackled in this live Q&A session include:

* Do you believe that a unified church encompassing all denominations is a good thing?  …(Continue Reading)

Worship's Greatest Enemy (Selected Passages)

Posted 11/07/08

Worship's greatest enemy is idolatry, the heart sin of all sins, the same sin that brought Lucifer's downfall. …(Continue Reading)

Live Q&A for High Schoolers with Seth Kniep (November 7, 2008)

Posted 11/09/08

This was a Q&A session I did for 10th-12th graders. Questions include: …(Continue Reading)

Hickeys, Why Evil in the World, and How Do You Get a Nonbeliever to Listen to the Word

Posted 11/16/08
The questions this week were more diverse than a box of chocolates.
…(Continue Reading)

Confessing to a priest, drinking caffeine, and serving alcohol at a wedding

Posted 12/03/08
Sparks flew minus a single hint of malice, people engaged, and the discussion stirred hot these last two Sundays!

Predestination Versus Free Will

Posted 12/06/08

This is the mother of all minefields when it comes to theological quandries. Entire systems of theological thought have been built upon efforts to solve this apparent dilemma. …(Continue Reading)

The Stag and the Doe--God's Design for Ultimate Intimacy (part 1)

Posted 12/07/08

This is the first recording of a three part teaching series for about fourteen young married couples on the topic of sex, one of the most intensley pleasurable gifts God gave to humans. …(Continue Reading)

The Stag and the Doe--God's Design for Ultimate Intimacy (part 2)

Posted 12/30/08

Snow and ice storms in Michigan can be as persuasive as they are deadly! …(Continue Reading)