April 6, 2025
C.S. Lewis – We Have No Right to Happiness
I mentioned this article in the sermon this morning by C.S. Lewis. It is worth reading as we consider how sometimes we think we need to have something or someone...
January 27, 2025
1 Samuel 2 and the Priestly, Prophetic Promises
This past Sunday I mentioned a resource that would help you to understand the prophecy in 1 Samuel 2 about the future role of priests in Christ’s Kingdom. Check out...
June 8, 2023
An Ordination Sermon
I preached this sermon on Sunday, June 4 at the ordination of my brother – Benjamin Stertz. He was ordained that day by Bible Baptist Church of Hudson, Wisconsin. I...
December 25, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 12 – “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
This is day 12 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 24, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 11 – “All My Heart This Night Rejoices”
This is day 11 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 23, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 10 – “Joy to the World!”
This is day 10 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 22, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 9 – “Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming”
This is day 9 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 21, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 8 – “What Child Is This?”
This is day 8 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 20, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 7 – “Wexford Carol”
This is day 7 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 19, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 6 – “The First Noel”
This is day 6 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 18, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 5 – “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
This is day 5 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....
December 17, 2022
The 12 Days Leading to Christmas – Day 4 – “In the Bleak Midwinter ”
This is day 4 of “The 12 Days Leading to Christmas.” Each day I am highlighting a Christmas hymn that is worth our listening to as Christians this Christmas season....