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The God(ness) of God: The God of Gospel - Week 3
2008-06-01 23:09:00
This sermon is week 3 of The God of Gospel section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 10:9-13, addressing the themes of confession and conversion, belief and beliefs, the gospel call to everyone, and shame versus riches in Jesus. This sermon was originally preached May 25th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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K.O.G. Activism
2008-05-28 22:10:00
Activism. Wikipedia defines it as “intentional action to bring about social or political change.” In San Diego, maybe because i’s a big city, maybe because it’s a city that lives much of its life outdoors, or maybe it’s because we are one of the biggest melting pot places for eveything…but there’s a ton of passionate activism grassroots action in this city. But have you ever thought about the activism of Jesus? (more…)
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Gospel - Week 2
2008-05-25 20:33:00
This sermon is week 2 of The God of Gospel section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 10:5-13, addressing the themes of the law from Moses, the gospel from Moses, and how religion is not the gospel. This sermon was originally preached May 25th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Where Do Sermons Come From?
2008-05-21 00:32:00
A sermon is an interesting thing. It’s a speech of course, but it’s always a persuasive speech. In Ephesians 4:16 the Bible calls the church a body of people who each have different gifts that work together. My gift is my mouth. As the pastor of a young, small church plant I do a lot of things, from counseling, to pre-marital sessions, to administration, to leadership development and oversight, but most importantly I preach. This entry is devoted to sharing with you all how I prepare for a sermon. (more…)
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Gospel - Week 1
2008-05-18 21:21:00
This sermon is week 1 of The God of Gospel section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9:30-10:4, addressing the themes of cultural groups, Jesus being a roadblock, having a heartzeal for the gospel, and how Jesus is the end of everything. This sermon was originally preached May 18th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Fear and the Gospel
2008-05-15 00:32:00
So last Sunday’s sermon was probably the gnarliest sermon, subject matter wise, I have ever preached. No matter how you put it, “vessels of wrath, prepared for destruction (Romans 9:22),” just doesn’t sit well in your stomach. When it comes to this subject, hell, either preachers tend to seize it like its candy and they yell and scream and treat it like it gives them some sort of right to be jerks to people…or preachers tend to totally avoid it and reason it away with things like universalism, annhilationism, or arminianism. What is the proper biblical view of the use of fear and hell in preaching the gospel? To that question I offer the following answers. (more…)
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Glory - Week 4
2008-05-11 22:40:00
This sermon is week 4 of The God of Glory section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9:19-29, addressing the themes the creature versus the creator, the glorious purpose of God with evil and hell, and the family of God that gets formed from his mercy. This sermon was originally preached May 11th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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The Dwell Conference
2008-05-07 19:11:00
Jeremiah 29:4-7 “Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. 6 Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. (more…)
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Glory - Week 3
2008-04-27 21:30:00
This sermon is week 3 of The God of Glory section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9:14-19, addressing the themes God’s justice, God doing everything for his glory, the stories of Moses and Pharaoh’s encounters with God, and the great merciful compassion of God. This sermon was originally preached April 27th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Film Deo Gloria
2008-04-22 22:33:00
One of the best ways to understand the culture we live in is to watch it’s movies. You can watch movies and find pleasure through the entertainment they provide, but there is also a step beyond that in watching a movie critically. Saint Augustine believed all things (including literature, film, music, art, etc.) should be enjoyed, as well as “used” to bring us closer to God, the true object of “enjoyment.” (more…)
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Gospel - Week 2
2008-04-20 21:19:00
This sermon is week 2 of The God of Glory section of our “The God(ness) of God” sermon series. It is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9:6-14, addressing the themes of the God’s word which stands, the inability of race or family heritage to save you either before or after birth, and the justice of God. This sermon was originally preached April 20th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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A Hodgepodge
2008-04-16 17:49:00
Yes “hodgepodge” is a real word. Pronounced ˈhäj-päj deriving its etymological roots from a 15th century alteration of “hotchpotch” meaning a heterogeneous (different things) mixture. My entry from last week (HERE) was a pretty heavy hitting entry, so I thought I’d lighten up and just give you this short mixture of unrelated things. (more…)

Alphabetical Blog Titles List
2008-04-16 16:56:00
(updated as new blogs are posted) Anger, Stress and Freedom Books, Books, Books Christmas Greetings Communitas Christus Discipline Blog Series Great Swan Hodgepodge Kanye vs. Jesus Lessons in Worship Lost in Translations Lyrics in a Headband MTV, Against Me, Joy and Jesus My New Daughter Partnership and Advance of the Gospel Planting a Church Together Practicals of Suffering and Ease Pressing into Predestination Reformation Day and Anxiously Awaiting Repentance and Resident Evil Season of Newness Sempra Penitens Sex, Drugs, Rock-n-Roll and the Gospel Sheep, Goats, and other Farm Animals Strong Upper-Cut Thee and Thou Treasuring Jesus and His Mission Together Varieties of Vengeance What is a Church Plant? What’s Your Story? Where, When and How you Work Why I Say “Jesus” A Lot
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Alphabetical Sermon Series List
2008-04-16 16:04:00
(list updated when a new series is completed) Bearing Fruit Inner Confliction and the Gospel Jesus Family Law and Gospel No Condemnation in Christ Suffering and the Glory of God The Resolved Church is a Church Plant Walking According to the Spirit
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Suffering and the Glory of God (8 Parts)
2008-04-16 15:42:00
An 8 part sermon series addressing the suffering and the glory of God. The sermons are an exegetical treatment of Romans 8:18-39. The sermons address things like the relation of natural evil and moral evil to God, the longing for new physical bodies which do not get diseased and die, the help of the Holy Spirit when suffering, how God works things for good and who for, God’s goal of using suffering to make us like Jesus, predestination, the very existence of God when suffering is, and all barriers which attempt to separate us from the love of God. These sermons were originally preached from January to March of 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Read this sermon series…
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The God(ness) of God: The God of Gospel - Week 1
2008-04-13 15:09:00
The introductory sermon to our new series titled “The God(ness) of God” covering Romans 9-11. The series addresses three main subjects in these chapters: The God of Glory 9:1-29, The God of Gospel 9:30-10:21, and The God of Future 11:1-36. This sermon is week 1 of The God of Glory and is an exegetical treatment of Romans 9:1-6a addressing the themes of the place of Romans 9-11 in the book of Romans, the pain of Paul the author, the privileges of the Israelites, and God’s powerful word. This sermon was originally preached April 13th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Where, When and How you Work
2008-04-09 00:22:00
In last Sunday’s sermon I made a point that part of our vision of The Resolved Church is to be a city within a city, meaning the mission to create a spiritual city where who Jesus is and our pursuit of him together as a church is what determines how we live in the physical city of San Diego. I said one example of how that plays itself out is in our jobs. One of the most frequent things I am asked as a Pastor is how you know where to live and what job to work at. This journal entry is devoted to that subject. (more…)
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Our God, Our Conviction, and Our Mission
2008-04-08 22:38:00
The three year anniversary sermon of The Resolved Church. This sermon looks at the vision and values of The Resolved Church as they coincide with an exegetical treatment of John 14:6. This sermon was originally preached March 23rd, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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The Practicals of Suffering & Ease
2008-04-08 20:02:00
Hello Everyone. First of all a big thanks to Michael Trujillo for writing the church journal entry for last week. This last year, it has truly been a joy to watch Michael be changed by the gospel and lead us in the worship of our great savior, Jesus Christ. Michael we all love you and appreciate you so much. (more…)
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The Practicals of Suffering & Ease
2008-04-02 20:02:00
Hello Everyone. First of all a big thanks to Michael Trujillo for writing the church journal entry for last week. This last year, it has truly been a joy to watch Michael be changed by the gospel and lead us in the worship of our great savior, Jesus Christ. Michael we all love you and appreciate you so much. (more…)
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Lessons in Worship
2008-03-28 15:36:00
Since Pastor Duane Smets will be out of town this weekend, the journal entry has been handed down to me for this week. The topic? “What I have learned since becoming a worship leader” written by Michael Trujillo. (more…)
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John Sees Jesus
2008-03-24 02:54:00
Easter Sunday 2008. This sermon is an biographical treatment of the life of one witness of Jesus resurrection, the apostle John . This sermon follows John from the time he meets Jesus, walks with him for three years, watches him die, sees him resurrected and eats with him three days later, and then at the end of his life sees him once again on the island of Patmos. This sermon was originally preached March 23rd, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Sempra Penitens
2008-03-19 15:28:00
Sempra Penitens means always repenting. What does it mean to repent? Martin Luther who ignited the Reformation by nailing his 95 theses on the door of Wittenburg in 1517 wrote this as his first thesis: “1. Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He said Poenitentiam agite (repent ye), willed that the whole life of believers should be repentance.” Some good discussion arose this week at Theology on Tap and at Biblical Manhood. This week’s journal entry is devoted to mission through Christian repentance. (more…)

The Mission of Jesus
2008-03-19 13:48:00
Palm Sunday 2008. This sermon is an exegetical treatment of Luke 19:28-44 addressing the theme of Jesus ’ mission exemplified in his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This sermon was originally preached March 16th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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What is a Church Plant?
2008-03-11 21:54:00
The Resolved Church is a church plant, but what does that really mean? We’re not talking about a type of plant, like bonsai, geranium, or a fern. The church isn’t really anything that can wholly be compared to anything else, the closest thing is probably the human body (Eph 4). So what is the metaphor of a plant getting at and what does it mean? (more…)
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Suffering and the Glory of God - Part VIII
2008-03-11 19:54:00
Part 8 and the concluding sermon of the “Suffering and the Glory of God” series. Part 8 is an exegetical treatment of Romans 8:31-39 addressing the all the potential barriers suffering can erect between the believer and the love of Christ. This sermon was originally preached March 9th, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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Anger, Stress, and Freedom
2008-03-04 23:28:00
I don’t know about you but I get angry, stressed out and frustrated at times. Often people asked me about how to deal with anger. The fruit of my wrestlings with anger has been extended periods of freedom and release from it’s anxiety and the intensity of it’s fits. I think everyone gets angry. There is good anger, there is bad anger, and there is the dealing with anger. For some anger expresses itself outwardly in some sort of aggression. For others anger expresses itself inwardly in some sort of withdrawal. Both are effects of anger. Here are my private journal entries that resulted from bouts with this particular affection. May it be a help and an example to you. (more…)
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Suffering and the Glory of God - Part VII
2008-03-02 18:47:00
Part 7 of the “Suffering and the Glory of God” sermon series. Part 7 is an exegetical treatment of Romans 8:31-39 addressing the question of whether the presence of evil and suffering in the world means that an all-powerful and all-loving God can really exist. This sermon was originally preached March 2nd, 2008 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA. Listen to this sermon…        Read this sermon…
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What’s Your Story?
2008-02-26 20:00:00
Last Sunday at church we had a special service called “A Day of Worship in Song and in Story .” We sang more than usual and had four different people share their stories. Stories of spiritual journey and becoming a Christian, stories of the gospel becoming real and taking root in their lives, stories of coming to love Jesus’ church…it was a special time. Everyone has got a story and those stories are important. Here’s why… (more…)

Pressing into Predestination
2008-02-19 19:56:00
Last Sunday I preached the first sermon where I have ever publicly addressed the topic of predestination. In my sermon I promised to provide some additional material in this week’s journal entry for those who want to study it more. So this entry includes resources, both books, essays and online material for those who want to press into predestination. These resources are not meant to be exhaustive but extensive. The bulk of the material supports and further explains the conclusions I presented and is categorized as “reformed literature”. For the purpose of fairness, I have provided some materials from those who do not deal with the biblical material in the same way and end up with far different conclusions. (more…)
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