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The Thinking Christian

by Dane Cramer

Thinking Reasonably Through All Things Christian

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  1. Sola Fide

    This is the second part of a three-part series on the Protestant Reformation. In this message we will take a look at the doctrine of Sola Fide. Text: James 2:14-24 […]

  2. Sola Scriptura

    What does Sola Scriptura mean for the non-Catholic? In this lesson we will take a look at the story behind the phrase and then investigate what it means and what it does not mean. Text: 2 Tim 3:10-17 This message was preached Oct 11, 2026 at Somerset First Christian Church.

  3. Till Death Us Do Part

    This is the fourth and final message on our series on Marriage. This message was delivered on Sept 27, 2026 at First Christian Church in Somerset PA. Text: Matt 19:1-9

  4. Wives Respect Your Husbands

    This is the third message in a series of four about marriage. Today we will examine a wife’s role. Text: Genesis 3:16-24 This message was delivered on Sept 20, 2026 […]

  5. Husbands Love Your Wives

    This is the second part of our series on Marriage. In this message we are taking a closer look at a Husband’s role. Text: Gen 3:1-13 This message was delivered […]

  6. When God Created Marriage

    This is the first of a four-part series on Marriage. Join us as we take a look at the first marriage God created to discover God’s purpose and design. Text: […]

  7. Threat From Within

    This is the final sermon from our series of looking at the early Church. In today’s lesson we will examine threats that arose from within the church – threats that […]

  8. We Are Family

    In this message we explore why elders were chosen to lead the church, and are challenged to remember that the Church is a family. Text: Acts 14:21-28 This message was […]

  9. Church, Meet Your New Deacons!

    What makes a person qualified to serve in the Church? In this message we take a look at how the Apostles determined how a person can be qualified. Text: Acts: […]

  10. The Widow Maker

    In this lesson we learn how Sapphira was made a widow, and we seek to discover what attitudes may put us in danger with God. Text: Acts 4:32-5:11 This message […]

  11. When You Can’t Get Alone

    Have you ever tried to find time alone but couldn’t seem to manage it? In today’s text we find Jesus doing that very thing. Listen in on today’s message as […]

  12. Simplicity of Heart

    In Acts 2 we see a picture of a Church that most of us long to be like. In this message we examine some of the qualities of that church and are challenged to become like it.

  13. Come Forth, Lazarus!

    The account of the raising of Lazarus challenges our understanding of who God is and how He acts among His people. This message was delivered on July 19, 2026 at […]

  14. My Sheep Hear My Voice

    Surrounded by His antagonists, Jesus points out that the Jewish leadership are not His sheep. In this message we will examine what it means to be Jesus' sheep.

  15. When Faith Meets Religion

    Every so often the New Testament takes us to a place where the Life Flow of God meets a strict religious system that demands an allegiance to a set of […]

  16. The Works of God

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" is an oft-asked question. In today's text we find this very question seemingly asked by Jesus' own disciples.

  17. Moving Toward Danger

    In this text, Jesus begins to highlight the resistance that the Apostle’s may encounter as He sends them out. It is a good reminder that Christianity comes with a cost. […]

  18. From Disciple to Minister

    In today’s text we notice a shift in Jesus’ ministry. Not a change in what He was doing – but a change in how He would do it. Text: Matthew […]

  19. To Glorify God

    How can Jesus’ suffering and death glorify God? What does this tell us about God? What does this prayer mean for us? This message was delivered on May 17, 2026 […]

  20. What’s It Going to Take?

    John 7 offers a challenge - not just to Jesus' first-century listeners - but to us as well. So, what's it going to take?

  21. A Crisis of Faith

    In this text we find two disciples walking on the Road to Emmaus. Both appear to be struggling with a crisis of their faith. What we learn from that day […]

  22. Very Early in the Morning … When the Sun Had Risen

    This message was delivered “very early in the morning” at Sunrise Service on April 05, 2026. Text: Mark 16:1-8

  23. He Himself Knew What He Would Do

    All four gospels tell us the story of Jesus feeding the multitude. John’s version gives us a a special glimpse in order to show us something very important. This message […]

  24. Up to Jerusalem

    The ascent to Jerusalem in Mark 10 was not about distance or elevation. Listen in as we discover what was behind that climb. This message was preached on March 01 […]

  25. Yeah, But it’s Moses!

    Have you ever wondered why Peter wanted to build tabernacles for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus? In this message we will consider one possible explanation into Peter’s thinking. This message was […]

  26. Meeting by Night

    Listen in as Jesus meets with a ruler of the Jews. In this passage, Nicodemus is left with a challenge to rethink what he knows about God and the Kingdom. […]

  27. Come and See

    In this text, Jesus engages with His soon-to-be disciples using “open-ended” questions. This reveals something about His nature. This message was delivered on January 18, 2026 at Amity UCC in […]

  28. Lessons Learned From Philip Yancey

    This is an audio clip taken from a video that I recently released. In this podcast I will discuss briefly the “fall” of Christian author Philip Yancey and the lessons […]

  29. The Right Stuff

    In this message we hear how Joseph had “the right stuff” and are challenged to understand if we can follow the same path. This message was delivered on Dec. 21, […]

  30. Eschatology – What Role Does Israel Play?

    In this final Eschatology session we answer the question: What role does Israel play in the ‘end-times?’ To answer this question we must first define “Israel.” This session was held […]

  31. The Olivet Discourse Part II

    This is the 3rd session on Eschatology. It was presented on Nov. 24, 2025 at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. In this session we finished our study of the […]

  32. God’s Profile Picture

    This message was delivered on Nov. 23, 2025 at Mt Olivet Country Church in Fairhope, PA. If God made a Facebook page for the Sermon the Mount, then the Beatitudes […]

  33. Eschatology – The Olivet Discourse

    This is second part in a series on Eschatology. It was presented at First Christian Church on Nov. 17, 2025. In this lecture we will begin our walk through the […]

  34. Eschatology – The Millennium

    This is the first part in a series on Eschatology. It was presented at First Christian Church on Nov. 10, 2025. Main Text: Revelation 20 My notes

  35. Written on the Heart

    This message was delivered on Oct 19, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Jeremiah 31:27-44

  36. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    This teaching was presented on Oct 18, 2025 at Somerset First Christian Church during a one-day Renewal Conference. Scripture Notes

  37. Church History, Part VI

    This is the final in a series of 6 lectures on Church History. This covers major movements in the U.S. from 1800 – 2000. The lecture was given on Oct […]

  38. “What Shall I do?”

    This message was delivered on October 12, 2025 at Milford Church in Somerset, PA. Text: Luke 12:13-21

  39. Church History Part V – Reformation Aftermath

    The Reformation Aftermath This is the fifth in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Oct 02, […]

  40. Church History Part IV

    This is the fourth in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Sept 25, 2025. My notes

  41. God’s 401K

    Planning for the future involves more than just a savings account. This message was delivered on Sept 21, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 16:1-13

  42. Church History Part III

    This is the third in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Sept 18, 2025. Please note […]

  43. The Birth of Faith

    This message was delivered on September 14, 2025 at Calvary Church of Somerset. Text: John 6:1-14

  44. Church History Part II

    This is the second of a six-part lecture that I presented on Church History. It is a broad overview, roughly covering 300 AD – 500 AD. Presented September 11, 2025 […]

  45. Church History Part 1

    This is the first of a six-part lecture that I presented on Church History. This section will cover from the book of Acts through around 300 AD. Presented September 04, […]

  46. Party Etiquette With Jesus

    This message was delivered Aug 31, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14

  47. Learning to Trust

    This message was delivered on July 06, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text Luke 10:1-11; 16-29

  48. Final Thoughts

    As Jesus prepares to leave His disciples, His final words point to the coming of the Holy Spirit. This message was delivered on June 15, 2025 at Amity UCC Church […]

  49. Broken Chains

    This message was delivered on June 01, 2025 at Amity Reformed UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Acts 16:16-34

  50. Saved by Faith?

    This message was given as an impromptu sermon on May 18, 2025 at Mt Olivet Country Church of Fairhope, PA. I had planned to preach from a different text but […]

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Thinking Reasonably Through All Things Christian

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