2023-03-29 16:47
If God is going to save whomever he’s chosen, is evangelism pointless? This month’s book recommendation is Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer. In this brief wor… Read More
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2023-03-20 22:00
Jesus, Lord Over Religion (Mark 2:23-28)CrossWay Community ChurchMarch 19th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-03-16 23:41
What is the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America)? And where did it originate? In order to help us better understand the EFCA heritage, Kirk interviewed Dr. David Gustafson who is curren… Read More
2023-03-14 21:21
The following was a wedding homily, which I’ve adapted here for written and public format. “Marriage is…(fill in the blank?)” I wonder how we would finish that sente… Read More
2023-03-08 22:31
Logos Bible Software (Faithlife) recently asked me to come on as a regular writer for their Word by Word blog. Linked below you will find my first article, exploring the question, “Why… Read More
2023-03-08 21:28
The following are standard elements and language for use in officiating weddings. I’ve compiled the following from a variety of traditional protestant Wedding services. Feel free to ta… Read More
2023-03-06 18:58
The following video was produced for grades K-4 and K-5 at our local Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School as part of their project to expose and teach students about different careers Read More
2023-03-05 20:01
No Perfect People Allowed (Mark 2:13-17)CrossWay Community ChurchMarch 5th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-03-03 17:21
I received a copy of the ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set in exchange for an honest review. ESV Scripture Journals contain the full text of Biblical books alongside lightly line… Read More
2023-02-28 18:52
How did Paul think about resurrection, and what role did it play in his overall theological understanding? Kirk sits down for a conversation with retired professor, Dr. Richard Gaffin, about… Read More
2023-02-28 17:56
Family worship is a family’s practice of regularly worshiping God together through the reading of scripture, song, and prayer. Donald Whitney’s book Family Worship serves as a he… Read More
2023-02-23 01:53
Adapted from Mike Bullmore: Read More
2023-02-13 21:03
The Authoritative King (Mark 1:21-34)CrossWay Community ChurchFebruary 12th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-02-13 20:41
Biblical Theology – A discipline of Biblical studies concerned with doing theology according to and stemming from the contours and categories presented within the Bible itself (i.e., a… Read More
2023-02-04 20:01
The following examples demonstrate that the historic Baptist position on Baptism and the Lord’s Supper was essentially a credobaptist version of the Reformed view. This contrasts with… Read More
2023-02-04 19:08
The First London Confession of Father (1644) “Jesus Christ hath here on earth a spiritual kingdom, which is His Church, whom He hath purchased and redeemed to Himself as a peculiar inh… Read More
2023-02-04 02:38
The Old Testament tells a unifying story of God working to restore his creation and establish his kingdom. This would finally happen permanently and irreversible at the end of history, the … Read More
2023-02-04 02:03
For this month’s book recommendation, Kirk reviews and composes a list of some of the best children’s books currently available. Children’s Bibles Children’s Translat… Read More
2023-01-31 02:08
The Arrival of Salvation in the Arrival of the Son (Mark 1:1-13)CrossWay Community ChurchJanuary 29th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series. Passage structure: Read More
2023-01-27 03:15
In this episode, Kirk sits down with New Testament scholar, Dr. Peter Orr, for a conversation on theology and major themes of Mark’s Gospel. We discuss the identity of Jesus, the so-ca… Read More
2023-01-21 03:26
I was recently asked for advice from someone whose friend is struggling with their faith, and toying with deconstruction-type tendencies, due to failures in the Christian community. I though… Read More
2023-01-20 03:15
The following is a correspondence from a while back that I wrote to two friends who had reached out to me for thoughts regarding a recent news event and its coverage. I no longer remember th… Read More
2023-01-14 17:42
Tomorrow our church, CrossWay Community Church of Milwaukee, begins our next sermon series working expositionally through the gospel of Mark. Below you will find a visual of the book’s… Read More
2023-01-08 19:30
Ministry Built on a “Foolish,” Cross-Shaped Foundation (1 Corinthians 3:10-15)CrossWay Community ChurchJanuary 8th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-01-05 23:42
In her books Confronting Christianity and The Secular Creed, Rebecca McLaughlin excellently helps us think through some of the most pressing issues and challenges facing Christianity in cult… Read More
2023-01-05 20:40
The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means “servants.” But what exactly are… Read More
2022-12-14 21:28
What does it mean to be pro-life? Is it simply being anti-abortion (pro-birth)? Or is it something more? Karen Swallow Prior joins us to share, not only why we as Christians oppose abortion… Read More
2022-12-02 18:50
2022-12-01 21:46
The Christian faith consists of certain beliefs, called doctrines. And theology is the study of doctrine. Theology is important if we are to know God rightly and live in his world accordingl… Read More
2022-12-01 17:58
Jesus is the true and better Adam. He’s our Passover Lamb whose death brings about a new Exodus. Indwelt by God’s Spirit, Christ’s church is the end-time temple of God. And… Read More
2022-11-30 22:11
For a while now, I’ve been on the hunt for a solid, entry-level systematic theology to use with people in my church. We have a wealth of in-depth, academic-level systematic theologies… Read More
2022-11-22 05:23
Note: The above diagrams are admittedly simplified, obscuring two things. First, for most participating churches, their financial contributions do not go directly to the “Cooperative P… Read More
2022-11-22 04:58
I was recently asked, “Can you think of any particular Bible passages that might help us think through the above question?” I answered as follows: My mind goes to 1 Cor 10:25-29… Read More
2022-11-21 16:48
Fulfillment of Immanuel-Child Come to Save (Matthew 1:18-25)CrossWay Community ChurchNovember 20th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series. Matthew shapes his telling of Jes… Read More
2022-11-08 23:47
Have you noticed that you’ve been more anxious recently? Have political differences put a strain on a relationship with a friend or family member? Has politics caused division in your… Read More
2022-11-06 18:41
Jesus, the Fulfillment of Israel’s Story (Matthew 1:1-17)CrossWay Community ChurchNovember 6th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-10-31 22:12
On October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany—so beginning the Protestant Reformation. This book tells the story of Luther… Read More
2022-10-27 20:34
Talk about “Christian nationalism” is quite the buzz right now. Many are currently decrying it. Some now though are readily embracing the label to champion it. So what exactly is… Read More
2022-10-19 17:56
2022-10-16 23:11
I received a free advance copy of Logos Bible Software 10 in exchange for this honest review. As you’re probably aware (that is, if you’re the sort of person who’d be readi… Read More
2022-10-16 17:34
Tethered to the Text: Why Expository Preaching?CrossWay Community ChurchOctober 16th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-10-14 16:36
2022-10-09 22:06
Partnership in Gospel Ministry (Colossians 4:7-18)CrossWay Community ChurchOctober 9th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-28 16:31
C.S. Lewis held to many of the scientific conclusions of his day. Nonetheless, he was often critical of what others have sometimes called “scientism”—a worldview that treat… Read More
2022-09-27 22:19
Although we believe the same things concerning our faith, Christians nonetheless often differ in their politics. How can this be? And when it does happen, how can we love those with whom we… Read More
2022-09-25 17:56
Christ’s Lordship Over Our Relationships (Colossians 3:18-4:1)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 25th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-18 18:54
Living as Christ’s New Community (Colossians 3:5-17)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 18th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-13 17:54
“My Dear Wormwood, You mentioned casually in your last letter that the patient has continued to attend one church, and one only, since he was converted, and that he is not wholly pleas… Read More
2022-09-12 01:49
Resurrection Life in Christ (Colossians 2:16-3:4)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 11th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-08 03:34
2022-09-08 01:57
God has created various institutions within creation. To each one he gives particular domains of authority (e.g., parents/fathers over the home, elders the church, the government the state… Read More
2022-09-04 17:46
Don’t Let Anyone Disqualify You (Colossians 2:16-3:4)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 4th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-08-29 21:07
Do you struggle to share your faith with unbelievers? Do you often feel ill-equipped for the task? Many Christians want to share the gospel more frequently with others but feel intimidated o… Read More
2022-08-28 18:11
The Gospel’s Productive Power (Colossians 2:6-15)CrossWay Community ChurchAugust 28th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-08-28 17:11
A Gospel Worth Laboring For (Colossians 1:24-2:5)CrossWay Community ChurchAugust 21st, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-08-26 20:12
Paul’s argument in Colossians 2:11-12 assume the following three things: Believers are baptized. Those who are baptized are believers. Baptism is immersion. Allow me to briefly elabora… Read More
2022-08-22 12:00
What are the so-called doctrines of grace? And what bearing do they have on our lives? Jeff Medders joins me to talk about Calvinism and the practical ways it ought to manifest in those who… Read More
2022-08-15 12:00
In a world in which our consumption of news is increasingly polarized and sensational, and disinformation is all too common, how do we combat such unhealthy habits to form a better relations… Read More
2022-08-08 12:00
Not only do we work to apply the scriptures, but the scriptures do their work on us. So how do we foster a disposition and habit of regularly subjecting ourselves to the scripture’s sl… Read More
2022-08-07 17:45
The Gospel’s Productive Power (Colossians 1:1-14)CrossWay Community ChurchAugust 7th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-08-01 12:00
Each of us inevitably approaches scripture with a set of preconceived ideas, beliefs, outlooks, and assumptions. These can be theological convictions, social-political sensibilities, cultura… Read More
2022-07-31 17:46
Complete in Christ: An Introduction & Overview of ColossiansCrossWay Community ChurchJuly 31st, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-07-29 15:44
See all other content in this series. Author What do we know about the author and his relationship to the audience? What was his location and circumstances when writing (provenance)? How do… Read More
2022-07-28 18:58
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2022-07-25 20:43
The “gospel” (or good news) is the message of what God has done to save sinners through Jesus. It is the message of salvation, the center of the Christian faith. What is the Gosp… Read More
2022-07-25 12:00
Although a passage of scripture’s message doesn’t change and is located in the author’s intent, its application will be manifold, not only as we tease out its various impli… Read More
2022-07-19 23:43
The following is a chart that seeks to capture the logic of the following confession from Article 29 of The Belgic Confession: “The true church can be recognized if it has the followin… Read More
2022-07-18 12:00
Across history, Christians have worshiped God in their homes as families on a daily basis. What is family worship, what does it look like, and what are some practical instructions for how we… Read More
2022-07-11 12:00
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we conclude the C.H.R.I.S… Read More
2022-07-08 18:16
Doing Right in Our Own Sight, Pt. 2: Civil Anarchy (Judges 19:1-21:25)CrossWay Community ChurchJune 26th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-07-04 12:00
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we continue unpacking the… Read More
2022-06-29 23:46
This month’s book recommendation at CrossWay Milwaukee is the New City Catechism, a modern-day catechism that helps teach the essentials of the Christian faith in a helpful question an… Read More
2022-06-29 10:34
On Sunday our church finished our expositional series through the book of Judges. The following is an outline of the book along with some big-picture themes and takeaways. See all other cont… Read More
2022-06-27 12:00
So now that we understand the overarching storyline of scripture centered in Christ, how do we go about interpreting specific texts in light of it? In this episode, we will introduce the C.H… Read More
2022-06-20 20:17
A chart I made on the various baptist positions on who is allowed to receive the Lord’s Supper Read More
2022-06-20 15:35
Doing Right in Our Own Sight, Pt. 1: Religious Anarchy (Judges 17:1-18:31)CrossWay Community ChurchJune 19th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-06-20 12:00
How do God’s dealings in the Old Testament relate to Christ and the message of the New Testament? How does the whole Bible fit together? How are we to think about themes like kingdom… Read More
2022-06-13 12:00
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode, we cov… Read More
2022-06-08 01:37
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode, we cov… Read More
2022-05-30 17:07
Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis is a practical introduction to the regular habits and rhythms of the Christian life that God uses to grow us… Read More
2022-05-30 12:00
If we are to read each portion of scripture in view of the broader story of scripture, then what is that bigger story? What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? In this episode we cove… Read More
2022-05-24 21:23
We contend that a proper reading of any passage of scripture will necessarily include interpreting it in light of the whole of scripture as centered in the Christ-event. But what is the basi… Read More
2022-05-19 19:05
2022-05-10 17:24
The Jephthah Cycle: A Salvation Marred by Tragedy (Judges 11:12-12:15)CrossWay Community ChurchMay 8th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-05-02 17:13
“Insofar as the preaching at our Sunday services is scriptural, those services will of necessity be evangelistic. It is a mistake to suppose that evangelistic sermons are a special bra… Read More
2022-05-01 18:41
The Jephthah Cycle: A God Impatient with Misery (Judges 10:6-11:11)CrossWay Community ChurchMay 1st, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-04-29 04:20
Introduction to the debate The passage in view is Judges 11:29-40. It says that “Jephthah made a vow to the Lord and said, ‘If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, then what… Read More
2022-04-28 11:30
Hymnals our a great resource for both personal and family devotions. The hymns are “catholic,” songs of the universal church. They connect us to our past, showing us that our fai… Read More
Mike Piedt’s Testimony Of God’s Grace: From Homelessness & Addiction To A Servant Of Christ’s Church
2022-04-26 03:39
Mike turned to drugs and alcohol at around eleven or twelve years of age. Later in life, he would end up homeless, pursuing a life on the streets. But one day, God miraculously opened his ey… Read More
2022-04-25 01:55
The Abimelech Account: Returning Deliverance with Disloyalty (Judges 8:29-10:5)CrossWay Community ChurchApril 24th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-04-18 12:00
Bring up race and people tense up and dig their heals in. Why is this? Why is talking about race is so difficult, and no less in the church? In this episode, Isaac Adams sits down with Kirk… Read More
2022-04-17 17:19
Death Swallowed Up! (Isaiah 25:1-12)CrossWay Community ChurchApril 17th, 2022 Podcast link Read More
2022-04-11 17:14
Out of all the parts of the Bible, many find the Old Testament prophetic literature to be among some of the most difficult to read and understand. The prophets can feel incredibly distant, a… Read More
2022-04-04 18:40
A Tale of Two Cities: Reception vs. Rejection (Acts 17:1-15)Christ the King Church, Kenosha, WIApril 3rd, 2022 Podcast link Read More
2022-03-29 03:35
The speed at which the recent sexual and gender identity revolutions have overtaken culture is staggering. How did we get to the point where, for instance, a statement like “I am a man… Read More
2022-03-24 23:00
The following is an article I published in the March 2022 edition of Faithlife’s Bible Study Magazine Read More
2022-03-20 05:00
Authentic Christianity (1 John 1-2)Milwaukee School of Engineering | InterVarsityJanuary 27th, 2022 Podcast link Read More
2022-03-16 21:53
Have you ever been reading in the Old Testament and wondered, what does this have to do with the larger story? Or maybe it’s never even occurred to you that the Old Testament even has… Read More
2022-03-15 20:16
A Christian Vision for Racial Solidarity: An Alternative to Hostility, Hysteria, and ApathyChristian Camp and Conference AssociationWisconsin Sectional Annual ConferenceMarch 15th, 2022 Podc… Read More
2022-03-14 00:13
The Barak Cycle: A Song of Triumph (Judges 5:1-31)CrossWay Community ChurchMarch 13th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
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