As the Teaching Pastor of St. Stephen United Methodist Church of Mesquite, Texas, one of Dr. Neal's most important responsibilities is expounding upon the Holy Word of God. To accomplish this critical task he applies sound linguistic, exegetical, and theological principles in his weekly sermon research and study (for more on how Rev. Neal prepares his messages, click here).

Dr. Neal usually follows the Revised Common Lectionary in an expository manner. This means that his sermons are grounded in one or more of the Biblical passages appointed for each week of the Church year, and that he has, as his primary focus, the analysis, explanation, and application of each scriptural passage to Christian faith and life. Consistent throughout his sermons are the themes of Grace, Faith, Sanctification, the Means of Grace, and the abiding Real Presence of Jesus in the life of the Church. As a United Methodist, a Wesleyan-Arminian, and an Evangelical Anglo-Catholic, Dr. Neal believes that preaching is a Means of Grace, and his sermons are offered here as just such an expression.

On this website you will find his sermons in two formats: