Sermon — Let's be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FriyhGkQQoU&t=1841s Here is a sermon I gave as part of a series on 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This series is my first sermon series ever. All feedback is welcome as I am learning the ropes of this whole … Continue reading Sermon — Let's be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10 →

Sermon — Introduction to First John — 1 John 1:1-4

Here is a sermon I gave to begin a series on 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This series is my first sermon series ever. All feedback is welcome as I am learning the ropes of this whole preaching thing. … Continue reading Sermon — Introduction to First John — 1 John 1:1-4 →

Ep. 41: The Story of Us — Consummation

We have taken quite a long time to tell one story. I know, I know... you're bored by now. But this is our final episode of the series! We have been walking through what are, in my view, the six major parts of the Story of the Bible-- the Story of Us. Here on this … Continue reading Ep. 41: The Story of Us — Consummation →

The Midwesterner's Guide to Fulfilling the Great Commission in 2020

If you didn't know this already, I spent 8 weeks this past summer serving Christ as an interim pastor in Illinois. I was filling in for a little church called Forsyth Baptist Church in Forsyth, Illinois. To sum it up briefly, it was absolutely incredible. If you want to hear more about it, check out … Continue reading The Midwesterner's Guide to Fulfilling the Great Commission in 2020 →

Ep. 40: The Story of Us — Expectation

We're back. We started a Story in September. Due to some technical difficulties, we are still en route to finishing that story. Please extend some grace for our absence. The Bible is one big, interwoven story of redemption that Christ created for humanity. This is the story of us as people-- not just historical people. … Continue reading Ep. 40: The Story of Us — Expectation →

Ep. 39.5: An Update From Cooper

I've been on administrative leave due to some technical difficulties with recordings and all that jazz. I also chose to take a huge load of classes while also playing a college sport. Silly me! Check out this quick update on what's been happening. More content is on the way!

Football Can't Save You

I have officially ended my college football career. Actually, I have ended my football career entirely. A couple of Saturdays ago, I played my last football game ever. I will be graduating with my undergraduate degree in May of 2020. Prayerfully, I'll be heading into Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in August on next year... if … Continue reading Football Can't Save You →

“Jesus is King” — The New Kanye

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Kanye West performs during Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 on February 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Yeezy Season 3) Of course, I have to join in on the conversation surrounding "Jesus is King," Kanye West's latest-- and most interesting-- album. Since the … Continue reading “Jesus is King” — The New Kanye →

Should a believer watch “Game of Thrones?”

https://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/652*367/thronesbackx.jpg Warning: This is opinionated and contains discussion on some explicit topics. I've never personally been a big TV show guy. I don't really have the attention span to sit and watch things for long periods of time. This is precisely why I have several hobbies. It keeps me from getting bored. With that being … Continue reading Should a believer watch “Game of Thrones?” →

It’s okay to cry

I have found myself crying lately on several occasions. I know... I'm soft. I cried during our first game this season. It was really cool, even though we lost handily, to see so many of the new guys on the team play. I feel a lot more camaraderie this season than I have in the … Continue reading It’s okay to cry →