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Scott Shifferd
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Biblical Teaching
Offering the Other Cheek - Luke 6:27-31
This message draws from Christ's teaching to offer the other cheek and how this is not a passive action but active in exposing evil or reliance on God's judgment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-10-13
30 min
Biblical Teaching
God's Grace: Saves, Trains, and Makes God's People - Titus 2:11-15
What leads people to repent and become a Christian? This message observes key points from Titus 2:11-15 to recognize how God's grace changes believers and produces great things in their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-09-01
26 min
Biblical Teaching
Redemption from Rejecting God - Hosea 4:7-14
What modern-day idols keep people from knowing God? This message draws from the account of spiritual adultery in Hosea 4:7-14 and texts about Hosea's life to see God's just judgment against those who reject Him and God's offer of redemption. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-08-27
25 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs Evangelism? - Acts 28:23-31
This message draws from Acts 28:23-31 to see what the Bible means by preaching the kingdom of God. This message considers what is the best method and material for sharing the Gospel with others and what is missing from proclaiming the good message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-08-18
37 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs to Repent? - Acts 26:12-18
What does repentance entail? Is it merely sorrow for sins? Is it just changing one's behavior? This message digs deeper into repentance drawing from Acts 26:12-18 and other scriptures to how repentance connects to salvation and why we should take joy in repenting from sin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-08-18
31 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs a Good Conscience? - Acts 24:10-21
Does your conscience confess that your faith is sincere? This message draws from Acts 24:10-21 and other scriptures to see how the internal witness, the conscience, reveals whether we are truly following Christ from the heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-08-13
26 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs to Go to Church? - Acts 20:6-7
This message draws from the gathering of Christians in the assembly as found in Acts 20:6-12. This message observes the importance of Christians meeting on the first day of the week, worshipping according to the truth, and worshipping from the heart as Christ commanded in John 4:23-24. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-08-11
30 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs Baptism? - Acts 18:24-28
Why would a Christian couple need to correct a well-educated preacher who is mighty in the Scriptures? In Acts 18:24-28, Aquila and Priscilla rightfully did so. This message draws from that event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-07-07
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs a Father? - Genesis 18:17-19
This message draws from God's plan for Abraham to act as the father of many and the father of faith to many nations to see the importance of fatherhood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-06-16
27 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs the Resurrection? - Acts 3:1-26
This message draws from Peter's preaching based on the healing of a lame man. Peter reveals the gospel of Jesus's resurrection and the significance of His resurrection and God's promise of the resurrection to come. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-06-11
34 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs the Gospel? - Acts 2:37-42
This message emphasizes everyone's need for the gospel of Christ and Peter's preaching of the gospel that launched the Great Commission in Acts 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-06-02
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Who Needs to Be Saved? - Matthew 7:13-14
This message draws from Christ's teaching that few will be saved for believers to rethink some assumptions. Many false beliefs that keep us from lovingly sharing the faith with devoted and generous people who are not saved yet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-05-19
30 min
Biblical Teaching
The Faith of Sarah - Hebrews 11:11-12
This message launches from Hebrews 11:11-12 to pull from the Book of Genesis seeing the strength of Sarah's faith and how she became a mother in her old age according to the promise of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-05-12
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Treasures in Heaven - Matthew 19:16-26
This message draws from Jesus's encounter with the rich young ruler to examine the criticism of the rich, the acquiring of wealth, and the perspective that Christians should have about money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-05-05
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled - John 14:1-21
This message draws from John 14:1-21 to know the comfort and peace of knowing Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-04-23
23 min
Biblical Teaching
The Model of Servant Leadership - John 13:1-18
This lesson pulls from Jesus's example and model of service from John 13:1-18 to see how leadership among Christians is to by serving others with humility. This message also looks for the need for male leaders in the church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-04-22
27 min
Biblical Teaching
Glorify God with Your Body - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
This message draws from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 to see how Christians are to view their bodies, use their bodies to glorify God by abstaining from sins against the body, and recognize that God's Spirit dwells in them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-04-07
26 min
Biblical Teaching
A New Creation - 2 Corinthians 5:14-19
This message draws from 2 Corinthians 5:14-19 to see how faithful Christians are a new creation now by God's redemption. Furthermore, the faithful are a new creation awaiting the new creation of the resurrection and the new heavens and new earth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-03-24
27 min
Biblical Teaching
You Cannot Sin to Be More like God - Genesis 3:1-7
This message draws from Eve and Adam's sins in Garden of Eden to see what is behind the sin of disregarding God's Word to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-03-11
28 min
Biblical Teaching
You Were Made in the Image of God - Genesis 1:26-31
God made man in His image and that revelation forever challenges and changes culture. This message draws from the Creation in the Book of Genesis and connects it with the teaching of Christ about the Creation of humanity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-03-04
29 min
Biblical Teaching
The Tough Love of Jesus - Mark 8:31-33
This message shows the love of Jesus Christ in light of the Gospels drawing first from Mark 8:31-33 where Jesus rebukes one of His disciples. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-02-25
31 min
Biblical Teaching
The Religion of the Pharisees - Luke 18:9-14
This message draws from Jesus's parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14. The lesson also pulls from Jesus's other teachings against the Pharisees' behavior in the New Testament. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-02-19
24 min
Biblical Teaching
How Can God Be Love? - 1 John 4:7-11
This message draws from 1 John 4:7-11 to see how God is love and what the implications of this truth are in the Christian life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-02-13
27 min
Biblical Teaching
If You Love Christ - John 14:21-24
Jesus taught, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word" (John 14:23). This message draws from John 14:21-24 to see how loving Christ means obeying His commands. In this way, the love of Christ expands from believers to all who love others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-02-04
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Why Did Jesus Speak against Religious Traditions? - Matthew 15:1-9
This message draws from Matthew 15:1-9 to observe Jesus correcting the scholars and preachers of that time who promoted traditions to the exclusion of God's commands. Are religious leaders doing the same today? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-01-28
27 min
Biblical Teaching
Power from the Holy Spirit - John 16:7-13
This message observes the strength of power from the Holy Spirit as noted in Ephesians 3:16 and other scriptures. This sermon also draws from John 16:7-11 to see how the Spirit convicts the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-01-21
21 min
Biblical Teaching
Contend for the Faith - Jude 3-4
This message draws from Jude 3-4 to encourage "the called" to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints and learn how to contend, strive, and fight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-01-14
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Why Worship God? - Ephesians 5:18-20
This message draws from Ephesians 5:18-20 to recognize how we worship from the heart and why we worship God with thanksgiving. This sermon expands on our adoration of the Creator that drives our devotion to worshipping God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2024-01-07
25 min
Biblical Teaching
Press On to the Goal - Philippians 3:12
This message sets the ultimate goal for the new year and more so for the rest of our lives by seeing the goal set in Philippians 3:12 and surrounding passages. Christians must press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Jesus Christ. What is this goal? Listen and hear the truth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-12-31
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Jesus's Baptism to Fulfill All Righteousness - Matthew 3:13-17
Why was Jesus baptized when baptism is for the forgiveness of sins? Who can have no sins? This message draws from Jesus's baptism and the biblical command of Christ for all believers to be baptized. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-12-19
21 min
Biblical Teaching
The Generosity of Christ's Gift - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
This message draws from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 and specifically verse 9, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though being rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-12-10
28 min
Biblical Teaching
Jesus Came Preaching - Mark 1:14-22
This message draws from the beginning of Jesus's ministry in Mark 1:14-22 to see how Christ came with authority. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-12-04
22 min
Biblical Teaching
The Word Is God - John 1:1-14
This message draws from John 1:1-14 to see the glory of Christ who is God, the Word, who came in the flesh experiencing our weaknesses, temptations, suffering, and death to overcome sin and death and give those who believe in His name eternal life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-11-26
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Are You Ready to Give Thanks to God? - Colossians 2:1-8
This message emphasizes the end-result of faith in the gospel of Christ is thanksgiving to God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-11-22
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Are There Reasons Not to Follow Christ Right Now? - Luke 14:15-24
This message draws from the Parable of the Banquet to observe the excuses that some make not to follow Jesus Christ. This lesson shows the reasoning that people use to delay their obedience to Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-11-12
21 min
Biblical Teaching
Christ Is the Righteousness of God - Romans 3:21-26
This message draws from Romans 3:21-26 to see God's righteous scheme of redemption fulfilled in Jesus Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-11-05
28 min
Biblical Teaching
When Prayer Is Effective - James 5:12-20
Are you relying on God or making deals with the world? This message draws from James 5:12-20 to hear God's Word about the effective prayer of the righteous believer and why we need the righteous praying for us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-10-29
25 min
Biblical Teaching
Ways to Apply the Wisdom of God - James 4:13-5:11
This message draws from James 4:13-5:11 to see God's wisdom at work in the life of Christians, so that we are not arrogant or boastful. James taught the church how God's wisdom provides the way for us to endure hardships and oppression. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-10-26
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Wisdom from God? - James 3:13-4:12
This message draws directly from James 3:13-4:12 to see the conduct of wisdom that comes from God in contrast to envy and selfish ambition that are demonic. These scriptures also reveal what must happen to one's heart to receive the wisdom of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-10-17
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Is Your Heart an Altar to God? - Various Scriptures
This message, entitled "Measure Your Altar," from Jim Sullivan surveys the various altars of the Old Testament to see the altar of the heart in the New Testament. The purposes of an altar align with God's purpose of the heart as Jim reveals in this message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-10-15
29 min
Biblical Teaching
The Untamable Tongue - James 3:1-12
This message draws from James 3:1-12 to see the power of the tongue and the words that we speak. James urged the church not to bless God and curse those made in His image. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-10-01
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Living Faith Works - James 2:14-26
This message draws directly from the Bible to see how faith without works is dead and how to find life in your faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-09-24
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Love over Partiality - James 2:1-13
How to love your neighbor by removing partiality from your thinking. This message draws from James's words in James 2:1-13 to early churches about partiality and favoritism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-09-17
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Get Endurance from Trials and Temptations - James 1:1-27
This message draws from James 1:1-27 to see the endurance that comes from trials and temptations, and to see wisdom comes from God as He gives to those who ask. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-09-10
29 min
Biblical Teaching
What Does the Bible Mean by "Walking with God"? - Luke 24:13-27
This sermon sets the path to walk as established by God throughout the Bible. This message draws from various scriptures about the meaning of walking with God and the path of grace for faithful Christians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-09-03
28 min
Biblical Teaching
God's Grace to Walk in God's Ways - Ephesians 2:1-10
This message draws from Ephesians 2:1-10 to observe humanity's sinful state of death and the life that God gives to make people full of good works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-08-31
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Because Jesus Made Wine - John 2:1-11
This message considers the greatness of Jesus's first recorded miracle and its implications to drinking alcohol. Why would Jesus make enough wine for hundreds of wedding guests when the Bible says they already had their fill? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-08-20
31 min
Biblical Teaching
Sealed by the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14
This message draws from the references to the Holy Spirit throughout the Book of Ephesians to recognize the blessings of the Holy Spirit especially the strength of the Spirit in the inner person. This lesson also counters false ideas about the Spirit of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-08-06
33 min
Biblical Teaching
"I Am the Bread of Life" - John 6:1-14
This message draws from the words of Christ in John 6 that offended many so that they stop following Him. Starting with the feeding of the 5000 in John 6:1-14, Jesus offended people by claiming to be "the Bread of Life." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-07-30
31 min
Biblical Teaching
The Case for Biblical Baptism - Acts 8:26-39
This message addresses the one baptism commanded by Christ drawing from the conversation of the Ethiopian official in Acts 8:26-39. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-07-23
37 min
Biblical Teaching
The Reality of Hell - Revelation 14:6-13
This message launches from Revelation 14:6-13 to observe the warnings of Christ and biblical writers about the reality of Hell. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-07-17
32 min
Biblical Teaching
Biblical Wisdom about Money - Luke 12:13-21
What should we expect the Bible to teach us about money? This message draws key points throughout the Scriptures often forgotten to observe God-given wisdom about money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-07-11
31 min
Biblical Teaching
Are We One Nation under God? Proverb 16:12
This message draws from the Proverbs for God's instruction to kings, rulers, and all authorities and urges all Christians to live by faith in a way that best helps their nation come to God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-07-03
30 min
Biblical Teaching
Returning to a Compassionate Father - Luke 15:11-32
This message draws from the example of the compassionate father of two sons, one the prodigal and the other resentful, to see that God celebrates repentance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-06-19
27 min
Biblical Teaching
Biblical Creationism (Pt 2) - Genesis 1:14-31
This message draws from Genesis regarding the last days of God's creation to see that creation and science agree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-06-12
27 min
Biblical Teaching
Biblical Creationism (Pt 1) - Genesis 1:1-13
This message draws from Genesis 1:1-13 to see the necessary existence of God and the design of God in creation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-06-05
25 min
Biblical Teaching
Christ Is Head of All Things to the Church - Ephesians 1:22-23
Why are there so many different churches when Christ declared, "I will build My church"? This message draws from Ephesians 1:22-23 and seeks unity for all churches as the body of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-05-29
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Seven Things that God Hates - Proverbs 6:16-19
This message draws from Proverbs 6:16-19 to see that God hates evil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-05-22
23 min
Biblical Teaching
The Qualities of Esther - Esther 4:1-17
This message draws from the story of Queen Esther to exemplify the qualities of faithful women. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-05-15
25 min
Biblical Teaching
Christian Marriage Roles - 1 Peter 3:1-12
This message draws from 1 Peter 3:1-12 and other scriptures to observe the biblical instructions for Christian husbands and wives. These teachings are in contrast to the ancient classical world and today's western society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-05-08
29 min
Biblical Teaching
To Multiply God's Gifts - Luke 19:11-27
This message draws from Jesus's parable of the minas to see that we are to use God's gifts to do great things because we can and we were created to do so. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-05-01
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Use Your God-Given Gifts - Romans 12:3-8
This message draws from Romans 12:3-8 to understand the instruction to use our God-given talents and abilities for the purpose that God created us for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-04-24
31 min
Biblical Teaching
Christ Will Transform the Believer's Body - Philippians 3:20-21
This message draws from Philippians 3:20-21 to see the power of Jesus's resurrection and how Jesus will resurrect Christians like Jesus resurrected to attain eternal life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-04-18
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Consequences for Not Trusting God - 2 Samuel 24:1-17
"What happens when I make life decisions apart from my faith in God?" The consequences can break the limits of your expectations. This message draws from King David's sin to number his army and the consequences that Israel endured. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-04-10
26 min
Biblical Teaching
"It Is Finished" - John 19:17-30
The kindness of God leads us to repentance. This message draws from the crucifixion of Christ in the Gospel of John to remind of the compassion of Christ until "It is finished." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-04-05
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Christ Works for the Glory of the Resurrection - John 11:1-44
This message draws from John 11 to see Christ as "the Resurrection and the Life." Jesus's love allows a difficult struggle with the hope to rise again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-03-27
25 min
Biblical Teaching
The New Identity in Christ - Ephesians 2:19-22
This message draws from Ephesians 2:19-22 and its immediate context to see each believer's place in the temple of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-03-20
24 min
Biblical Teaching
Translating the Word of God - 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
The preacher talks about Bible translations. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 to see the importance of every word taught of God's revelation. The lesson examines the basis for translating the Bible and deciding which translations to trust. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-03-13
33 min
Biblical Teaching
To Know the Love of God - 1 John 4:7-11
This message draws from John's instruction to love like God in 1 John 4:7-11. The Word of God empowers those who know God to be able to love like God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-03-06
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Examine Your Manner of Worship - 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
Preacher talks about the right manner of worship for the church. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 to observe the apostle Paul's instruction about the right manner of worship in the Lord's Supper. This message applies these points to all traditions given by Christ and the apostles especially for congregational worship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-03-01
26 min
Biblical Teaching
The Pattern of Churches of Christ - 2 Timothy 1:13-14
This message builds on the instructions to "hold to the pattern" from 2 Timothy 1:13-14 to see how Christians within churches are to imitate the examples of Christ and apostles and keep the traditions just as delivered in the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-02-20
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Becoming a New Person - Ephesians 4:17-24
How do I become a new person? How do I avoid degrading myself? How does my new identity change me to be more like Christ? This is an expository sermon that draws from Ephesians 4:17-24 and answers these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-02-12
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Preacher Warns of False Prophets - Matthew 7:13-20
"Beware of false prophets." Jesus warned about wolves in sheep's clothing leading disciples away from God and Christ. This sermon draws from Matthew 7:13-20 and verses 21-27 to recognize the fruits of false teachers and how to avoid being deceived. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-02-06
29 min
Biblical Teaching
What Did Jesus Mean by Ask and You Shall Receive - Matthew 7:7-12
Who do you trust the unbeliever, self doubt, or Jesus Christ? This message draws from Jesus's teaching about faith and prayer in Matthew 7:7-12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-30
23 min
Biblical Teaching
How You Can Walk in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-17
This sermon pulls insights from Galatians 5:16-17 to see how the Holy Spirit directs Christians in the right desires. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-25
27 min
Biblical Teaching
How to Evangelize in a Pagan World - Acts 17:22-31
Preacher shares how to evangelize to today's secular world. This message draws from Acts 17 to consider Paul's points of evangelism toward polytheists in Athens, Greece. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-24
29 min
Biblical Teaching
When You Judge Others by Your Standard - Matthew 7:1-6
This message pulls from Matthew 7:1-6 to see what Jesus teaches about judging others. In Matthew 7, Jesus taught not to judge by one's own standard. Furthermore, Jesus revealed how and when to judge and by what standard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-23
24 min
Biblical Teaching
To Store Treasure in Heaven - Matthew 6:19-34
What are your priorities? Listen to what Jesus preaches in Matthew 6. This message draws from Matthew 6:19-34 to set our focus on God over wealth and anxiety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-16
27 min
Biblical Teaching
If You Do Good in Secret... - Matthew 6:1-18
God blesses those who do good with the right motives. This message draws from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches against hypocrisy of religion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2023-01-09
25 min
Biblical Teaching
To Us a Son Is Given - Isaiah 9:1-7
Every good and perfect gift is from the Father above (James 1:17). This message draws from the great prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7 that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-12-26
26 min
Biblical Teaching
Days of the Messiah Foretold by the Prophets - Acts 3:17-26
Do you see the blessings of Christ in your life? This message reflects upon the days of refreshing that have come by Christ as presented in Acts 3:17-26. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-12-20
23 min
Biblical Teaching
How God Came in Flesh and Blood - Hebrews 2:14-18
Give close attention to the message of salvation. This expository sermon draws from Hebrews 2:14-18 to give close attention to what Christ accomplished by coming in flesh and blood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-12-13
22 min
Biblical Teaching
Why Christ Came to Call Sinners - Matthew 9:9-13
"Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go?" This message draws from the words of Christ in Matthew 9:9-13 to see the purpose of Christ's coming, reveal His identity as the Son of God, and call sinners to repentance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-12-04
23 min
Biblical Teaching
How to Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:38-48
Why would Jesus teach His followers to love their enemies and not to resist evil? Are Christians to be pushovers? This message draws from Matthew 5:38-48 to see the wisdom of God and the completeness of God's love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-11-27
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Why the Faithful Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
This sermon draws from a number of scriptures encouraging Christians with the benefits of giving thanks to God in all circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-11-21
20 min
Biblical Teaching
Swear or Tell the Truth? - Matthew 5:33-37
Blessed are the honest who recognize the power of God. This sermon gives an exposition of Jesus's instruction not to swear oaths from Matthew 5:33-37. Only God can swear oaths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-11-16
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Cheating on Your Spouse within Your Heart - Matthew 5:27-30
Would men divorce their wives if they did not covet other women? Jesus preached that looking with coveting produces adultery in the heart. This expository sermon draws insights from Matthew 5:27-30 of Christ's great sermon on the mount. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-11-07
33 min
Biblical Teaching
How to Reconcile Relationships - Matthew 5:21-26
This expository sermon draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5:21-26 so that we counter the murderous heart that acts in wrath and insults to others. This sermon includes Matthew 5:38-45. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-31
26 min
Biblical Teaching
Simple Evangelism - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
This message draws from 1 Corinthians 15 and more to understand how to share the gospel with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-25
29 min
Biblical Teaching
Christ Fulfilled the Law - Matthew 5:17-20
Christ declared that He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. This message draws from Matthew 5:17-20 to understand the implications of Jesus's teaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-24
26 min
Biblical Teaching
The Nature of the Kingdom of Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-16
Christ told His followers that they were salt and light. This expository sermon draws out the meaning of Matthew 5:13-16 to realize the significance of Christ's words. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-17
28 min
Biblical Teaching
Theirs Is the Kingdom - Matthew 5:1-12
This message is an expository sermon of the Beatitudes from Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This preaching draws from Matthew 5:1-12 to see questions answered by Christ, the fulfillment of prophecies via the Beatitudes, and the reality of the good news of Christ's kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-10
32 min
Biblical Teaching
Can We Make Disciples? - Matthew 28:18-20
This sermon draws from the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 to focus the church on Christ's mission for the church. This is one of the most hated scriptures in the Bible by many believers who have not put Christ as the first and greatest priority in their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-10-04
29 min
Biblical Teaching
What It Means to Be Led by the Spirit - Galatians 5:13-18
Are you led by the Spirit? Is the fruit of the Spirit present in your life? This expository sermon draws from Galatians 5:13-18 to help Christians focus on fulfilling the law of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-09-19
28 min
Biblical Teaching
Why We Are Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Romans 1:14-17
Does the world want Christians to ashamed of the message of Christ? This lesson draws from Romans 1:14-17 to stand for the power of God to salvation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-09-13
30 min
Biblical Teaching
Seeking a Sign from God - Luke 11:29-32
The crowds were seeking a sign that He was the Christ while ignoring all the miracles that He had done before all. Jesus of Nazareth gave them only the sign of the Son of Man. This message draws from Luke 11:29-32 to show that this generation needs to see the sign of Christ again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-09-05
25 min
Biblical Teaching
You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made - Psalm 139:13-16
Do you shame and degrade yourself? Are you highly critical of yourself? This message draws from Psalm 139 that reveals the immense value that humanity has to God and how knowing God allows the believer to recognize one's self worth and the value of all people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-08-29
26 min
Biblical Teaching
The Coming War and Judgement - Revelation 12
Is there a fascist war against Christians today? How should Christians respond corporatism? This message draws from Revelation 12 to recognize the corruption of government authorities to deceive the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2022-08-23
27 min
Not Ashamed - Biblical Teaching
Astonished at His Teaching - Mark 1:21-28
Jesus Christ amazes in the Gospel of Mark. His teachings and works attest that He is the Son of God, God in the flesh, and the Christ who resurrected from the dead. These select sermons from the Gospel of Mark come from the exposition of Scott Shifferd.
2019-02-04
23 min
Biblical Teaching
Astonished at His Teaching - Mark 1:21-28
Jesus Christ amazes in the Gospel of Mark. His teachings and works attest that He is the Son of God, God in the flesh, and the Christ who resurrected from the dead. These select sermons from the Gospel of Mark come from the exposition of Scott Shifferd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support
2019-02-04
23 min