Why the Bible Matters

This photo was taken by Greg Blosser a friend who pastors Grace Central Presbyterian Church in the Short North. The sign is in front of Maple Grove United Methodist Church a few blocks from our home and every time I drive by it makes me shake my head. I won’t elaborate on the obvious motive [...]

Who is This Man (4 of 14): The King and His Kingdom

The 4th sermon from SCC’s series through the gospel of Mark. Scripture from Mark 4:21-34 preached by Jay O’Brien

Who Is This Man (3 of 14): Jesus’ Mission & Sin

The 3rd sermon from SCC’s series through the gospel of Mark. Scripture from Mark 2:13-3:6 preached by Jay O’Brien

Christ’s Humility – Song

Mike Juday – Philippians 2 from Kyle Hornsby on Vimeo.   The inspiration for this song is from Philippians 2:6-11 which focuses on Christ’s humility. This song is a call to remember what God has done through Christ, and it is a commitment that we make to respond by lifting Christ up above all else [...]

Fathered by God

Recently I’ve been reading Fathered by God, by John Eldredge. It’s definitely challenging me to broaden my understanding of who God is and how God works. It’s also causing me to look at wounds in my life that have deeply affected me psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. I’m coming to find that my wounds have negative [...]

Did Jesus Hate Religion?

Facebook was abuzz with Jefferson Bethke’s video Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus. Now, I appreciate and applaud the core of Jefferson’s message which really contrasts Jesus’ message (the gospel) with religion (works based righteousness). Heck, I’m preaching this Sunday in Mark 2-3 about true religiosity. However, in this discussion it’s important to understand what [...]

Who is This Man (2 of 14): The Lord of Forgivness

The 2nd sermon from SCC’s series through the gospel of Mark. Scripture from Mark 2:1-12 preached by Gabe deGarmeaux

Great Insights from a Friend

This week I wanted to direct you to a post a friend of mine wrote for the Gospel Coalition website titled Mother of the Year? Not Here. Gloria and her husband Dave are great friends of ours and they’re currently church planting in Dubai. It’s a privilege to know them and to see what God [...]

Who is This Man (Part 1 of 14): The Call

The 1st sermon from SCC’s series through the gospel of Mark. Scripture from Mark 1:1-20 preached by Jay O’Brien

Who Is This Man – Video

Who is this Man from Jay O'Brien on Vimeo.