https://youtu.be/rvdBCh0dDrE Audio Only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Nature vs. Nurture — 1 John 2:28-3:3
Author: Cooper Short
I'm the mastermind behind Caffeinated Christianity. I enjoy Christian rap, black coffee, fishing, disc golfing, podcasting, talking, doughnuts, and the outdoors. I'm an Oregon Ducks fan, future pastor, and part-time contributor at Rapzilla.com. I also hate green beans with a burning passion.
Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27
https://youtu.be/k0IGgkrvnoQ Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27
Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17
https://youtu.be/0L9LoiY5AXc Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17
Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — "You shall not make for yourself a carved image…"
https://youtu.be/dY0cWVlIs0s Audio Only Full disclaimer: I took some interpretive (with a little research) freedom on this one. On this episode, we are talking about making carved images. No, this isn't art class. It won't be high quality, but it sure will be fun. #JohnOneFive Welcome to Caffeinated Christianity. We are a site dedicated to one … Continue reading Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — "You shall not make for yourself a carved image…"
Ep. 43: The 10 Commandments — Idolatry
On this episode of the podcast and video cast, we are tackling the first commandment of the 10-- "You shall have no other gods before me." It's not our natural inclination to think of ourselves as pagan idolaters, but I think the case can be made that we pretty much are. Check it out now! … Continue reading Ep. 43: The 10 Commandments — Idolatry
Where were you when Kobe died?
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals on June 17, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) I was playing disc golf with my buddy, Parker. We were in the woods on … Continue reading Where were you when Kobe died?
You don't belong in my Church [Op-Ed]
I feel very averse to confrontation. It's not a desire or a talent of mine to deal with confrontation very well. I'm passive aggressive, and I'm honestly weak in a lot of ways. Unfortunately, at the same time, I am incredibly passionate. I want to sound off on everything under the Sun-- arrogant, I know. … Continue reading You don't belong in my Church [Op-Ed]
Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bu4hrVqmWw Here is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, on 1 John 2:7-11. I preached this at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at … Continue reading Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11
Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EagIHBjvxrM We are finally an audio and video podcast. I'm no sure if that's good or bad. Let's just say good for now! On this inaugural episode of the Caffeinated Christianity Podcast, we are going to kickoff a series on the 10 Commandments. I'm sure you've heard them before, but you've never heard-- or seen-- … Continue reading Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro
Sermon — Walk as He Walked — 1 John 2:1-6
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 preaching … Continue reading Sermon — Walk as He Walked — 1 John 2:1-6
