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Biblical TeachingBiblical TeachingOffering the Other Cheek - Luke 6:27-31This 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/support2024-10-1330 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingGod's Grace: Saves, Trains, and Makes God's People - Titus 2:11-15What 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/support2024-09-0126 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingRedemption from Rejecting God - Hosea 4:7-14What 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/support2024-08-2725 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs Evangelism? - Acts 28:23-31This 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/support2024-08-1837 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs to Repent? - Acts 26:12-18What 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/support2024-08-1831 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs a Good Conscience? - Acts 24:10-21Does 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/support2024-08-1326 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs to Go to Church? - Acts 20:6-7This 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/support2024-08-1130 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs Baptism? - Acts 18:24-28Why 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/support2024-07-0729 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs a Father? - Genesis 18:17-19This 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/support2024-06-1627 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs the Resurrection? - Acts 3:1-26This 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/support2024-06-1134 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs the Gospel? - Acts 2:37-42This 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/support2024-06-0229 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWho Needs to Be Saved? - Matthew 7:13-14This 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/support2024-05-1930 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Faith of Sarah - Hebrews 11:11-12This 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/support2024-05-1222 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTreasures in Heaven - Matthew 19:16-26This 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/support2024-05-0522 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingLet Not Your Heart Be Troubled - John 14:1-21This 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/support2024-04-2323 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Model of Servant Leadership - John 13:1-18This 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/support2024-04-2227 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingGlorify God with Your Body - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20This 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/support2024-04-0726 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingA New Creation - 2 Corinthians 5:14-19This 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/support2024-03-2427 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingYou Cannot Sin to Be More like God - Genesis 3:1-7This 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/support2024-03-1128 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingYou Were Made in the Image of God - Genesis 1:26-31God 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/support2024-03-0429 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Tough Love of Jesus - Mark 8:31-33This 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/support2024-02-2531 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Religion of the Pharisees - Luke 18:9-14This 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/support2024-02-1924 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow Can God Be Love? - 1 John 4:7-11This 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/support2024-02-1327 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingIf You Love Christ - John 14:21-24Jesus 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/support2024-02-0424 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhy Did Jesus Speak against Religious Traditions? - Matthew 15:1-9This 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/support2024-01-2827 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingPower from the Holy Spirit - John 16:7-13This 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/support2024-01-2121 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingContend for the Faith - Jude 3-4This 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/support2024-01-1424 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhy Worship God? - Ephesians 5:18-20This 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/support2024-01-0725 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingPress On to the Goal - Philippians 3:12This 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/support2023-12-3123 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingJesus's Baptism to Fulfill All Righteousness - Matthew 3:13-17Why 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/support2023-12-1921 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Generosity of Christ's Gift - 2 Corinthians 8:1-9This 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/support2023-12-1028 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingJesus Came Preaching - Mark 1:14-22This 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/support2023-12-0422 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Word Is God - John 1:1-14This 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/support2023-11-2624 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingAre You Ready to Give Thanks to God? - Colossians 2:1-8This 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/support2023-11-2222 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingAre There Reasons Not to Follow Christ Right Now? - Luke 14:15-24This 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/support2023-11-1221 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChrist Is the Righteousness of God - Romans 3:21-26This 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/support2023-11-0528 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhen Prayer Is Effective - James 5:12-20Are 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/support2023-10-2925 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWays to Apply the Wisdom of God - James 4:13-5:11This 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/support2023-10-2622 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWisdom from God? - James 3:13-4:12This 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/support2023-10-1724 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingIs Your Heart an Altar to God? - Various ScripturesThis 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/support2023-10-1529 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Untamable Tongue - James 3:1-12This 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/support2023-10-0124 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingLiving Faith Works - James 2:14-26This 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/support2023-09-2423 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingLove over Partiality - James 2:1-13How 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/support2023-09-1723 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingGet Endurance from Trials and Temptations - James 1:1-27This 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/support2023-09-1029 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhat Does the Bible Mean by "Walking with God"? - Luke 24:13-27This 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/support2023-09-0328 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingGod's Grace to Walk in God's Ways - Ephesians 2:1-10This 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/support2023-08-3122 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingBecause Jesus Made Wine - John 2:1-11This 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/support2023-08-2031 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingSealed by the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14This 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/support2023-08-0633 minBiblical TeachingBiblical Teaching"I Am the Bread of Life" - John 6:1-14This 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/support2023-07-3031 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Case for Biblical Baptism - Acts 8:26-39This 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/support2023-07-2337 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Reality of Hell - Revelation 14:6-13This 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/support2023-07-1732 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingBiblical Wisdom about Money - Luke 12:13-21What 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/support2023-07-1131 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingAre We One Nation under God? Proverb 16:12This 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/support2023-07-0330 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingReturning to a Compassionate Father - Luke 15:11-32This 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/support2023-06-1927 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingBiblical Creationism (Pt 2) - Genesis 1:14-31This 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/support2023-06-1227 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingBiblical Creationism (Pt 1) - Genesis 1:1-13This 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/support2023-06-0525 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChrist Is Head of All Things to the Church - Ephesians 1:22-23Why 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/support2023-05-2929 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingSeven Things that God Hates - Proverbs 6:16-19This 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/support2023-05-2223 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Qualities of Esther - Esther 4:1-17This 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/support2023-05-1525 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChristian Marriage Roles - 1 Peter 3:1-12This 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/support2023-05-0829 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTo Multiply God's Gifts - Luke 19:11-27This 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/support2023-05-0124 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingUse Your God-Given Gifts - Romans 12:3-8This 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/support2023-04-2431 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChrist Will Transform the Believer's Body - Philippians 3:20-21This 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/support2023-04-1822 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingConsequences 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/support2023-04-1026 minBiblical TeachingBiblical Teaching"It Is Finished" - John 19:17-30The 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/support2023-04-0524 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChrist Works for the Glory of the Resurrection - John 11:1-44This 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/support2023-03-2725 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe New Identity in Christ - Ephesians 2:19-22This 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/support2023-03-2024 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTranslating the Word of God - 1 Corinthians 2:10-13The 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/support2023-03-1333 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTo Know the Love of God - 1 John 4:7-11This 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/support2023-03-0623 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingExamine Your Manner of Worship - 1 Corinthians 11:23-34Preacher 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/support2023-03-0126 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Pattern of Churches of Christ - 2 Timothy 1:13-14This 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/support2023-02-2029 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingBecoming a New Person - Ephesians 4:17-24How 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/support2023-02-1223 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingPreacher 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/support2023-02-0629 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhat Did Jesus Mean by Ask and You Shall Receive - Matthew 7:7-12Who 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/support2023-01-3023 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow You Can Walk in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-17This 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/support2023-01-2527 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow to Evangelize in a Pagan World - Acts 17:22-31Preacher 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/support2023-01-2429 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhen You Judge Others by Your Standard - Matthew 7:1-6This 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/support2023-01-2324 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTo Store Treasure in Heaven - Matthew 6:19-34What 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/support2023-01-1627 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingIf You Do Good in Secret... - Matthew 6:1-18God 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/support2023-01-0925 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTo Us a Son Is Given - Isaiah 9:1-7Every 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/support2022-12-2626 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingDays of the Messiah Foretold by the Prophets - Acts 3:17-26Do 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/support2022-12-2023 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow God Came in Flesh and Blood - Hebrews 2:14-18Give 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/support2022-12-1322 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhy 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/support2022-12-0423 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow to Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:38-48Why 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/support2022-11-2729 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhy the Faithful Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18This 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/support2022-11-2120 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingSwear or Tell the Truth? - Matthew 5:33-37Blessed 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/support2022-11-1623 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingCheating on Your Spouse within Your Heart - Matthew 5:27-30Would 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/support2022-11-0733 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingHow to Reconcile Relationships - Matthew 5:21-26This 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/support2022-10-3126 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingSimple Evangelism - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4This 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/support2022-10-2529 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingChrist Fulfilled the Law - Matthew 5:17-20Christ 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/support2022-10-2426 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Nature of the Kingdom of Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-16Christ 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/support2022-10-1728 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingTheirs Is the Kingdom - Matthew 5:1-12This 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/support2022-10-1032 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingCan We Make Disciples? - Matthew 28:18-20This 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/support2022-10-0429 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhat It Means to Be Led by the Spirit - Galatians 5:13-18Are 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/support2022-09-1928 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingWhy We Are Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Romans 1:14-17Does 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/support2022-09-1330 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingSeeking a Sign from God - Luke 11:29-32The 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/support2022-09-0525 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingYou Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made - Psalm 139:13-16Do 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/support2022-08-2926 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingThe Coming War and Judgement - Revelation 12Is 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/support2022-08-2327 minNot Ashamed - Biblical TeachingNot Ashamed - Biblical TeachingAstonished at His Teaching - Mark 1:21-28Jesus 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.2019-02-0423 minBiblical TeachingBiblical TeachingAstonished at His Teaching - Mark 1:21-28Jesus 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/support2019-02-0423 min