Watts in the Word Chris Watts

This father’s day, I want to consider the value of fathers. What does God say about the importance of fathers, and how should we as children respond to and treat them? Click Here to Listen. You can find more information on fatherless statistics here, here, and here. (This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading The Value of Fathers

We begin our study of Judges by setting the stage in Israel and asking the question: is Israelite history one of mostly faithfulness with occasional bouts of rebellion, or one of mostly faithlessness with occasional instances of repentance? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Judges. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ … Continue reading Introduction to Judges

We are in a war, but it’s not against another nation, or other people, or “culture” or whatever else. The only way to win is to understand the terms of engagement, the enemy, and his strategy. How does Satan wage war against our souls, and how can we fight back? Click Here to Listen. (This … Continue reading The Schemes of the Devil

Evangelism is a difficult proposition for many, due to a confluence of relational and experiential factors, but a common struggle for Christians is motivation. What should motivate our evangelism, and how do we bring ourselves into alignment with God’s motivations? Click Here to Listen. (This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on … Continue reading Emotional Evangelism

One way to think about Christian growth is through the lens of spirituality. To grow is to become “more spiritual” but what exactly does it mean to be spiritual? How can someone deepen their spirituality? Click Here to Listen (Preaching on Christian growth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 26, 2024. … Continue reading Deeper Spirituality

Breathing is an essential part of life, but one that we can get better at. Athletes training for endurance learn to breathe deeper, and their bodies learn to process the oxygen more efficiently. Two spiritual disciplines serve as breathing for the Christian – Bible reading and prayer. How can we learn to breathe deeper, and … Continue reading Breathing Deeper