Sermons and classes from our weekly church of Christ services
Episodes
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
June 23, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
Lessons from the First Page of the Bible
Genesis 1
Introduction:
1. Few pages of the Bible are _________ more and more _____________ than the first _________________.
2. Many people are ______________ with the first ______________ of the Bible, but few appreciate its _________________.
3. Much of the cultural _________________ in our current time would be cleared up by a _______________ and _____________ to the Bible’s _______________ page.
4. Even _____________ could have their devotion _____________ and hope ________ by being reminded of how it all ________________.
5. All of the Bible is _________________ and _______________, yet there is something _______________ about the first ___________________.
I. God is ________________ (Genesis 1:1)
II. God’s _____________ is ________________ (Genesis 1:3)
III. God ________________ ________________ (Genesis 1:1, 1:31)
IV. Humans are ______________ in _____________ image (Genesis 1:26-27)
V. God is ________________ (Genesis 1:31)
Conclusion:
1. The Bible’s first page is where we should begin to learn ______________ and to learn _________________.
2. Our eternal ____________ are marked by the first ______________. We should make sure the last _____________ of our lives is ____________ to the first ___________ in
the _______________.
3. The Bible opens with the ___________ God who made __________ and ends with the _________________ God who __________________ us.
Duration 34:54
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 43:45
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
June 16, 2024 - PM Sermon
God's Keys to Success - (Joshua 1:1-9)
- Remember God can use anybody - (Joshua 1:1-4)
- God's Presence - (Joshua 1:5, 1:9)
- Remember the promises of God - (Joshua 1:6)
- Reminds Abraham of the promise - (Gen. 15:13-16)
- Isaac is told the same thing - (Gen. 26:3)
- Jacob is told of the promise - (Gen. 35:11-12)
- Moses at the burning bush - (Exod. 3:8)
- Moses assures the children of Israel - (cf. Num. 13:2; Deut. 4:1)
- Be strong and courageous - (Joshua 1:6-7)
- Total commitment and obedience - (Joshua 1:7)
- Meditate on God's word - (Joshua 1:8)
Duration 38:38
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
Three Views from a Mountain Top
Introduction
A. There Are Famous _____________________
B. But None Are More ______________________ Than the One We Talk About Today
1. The first allusion to this mountain may have been Genesis _______ in the encounter
between Abraham and __________________
C. An Unbreakable ____________ Ties Some Big Moments on Mt. ______________ (A
Thread Called ______________________)
I. GENESIS _______________: THE SACRIFICE OF ___________________
A. This Text Demonstrates What Qualifies As ____________________ Faith
B. ___________ Leads To _______________ Faith
C. ___________ Leads To _______________ Faith
D. ___________ Leads To _______________ Faith
II. 2 SAMUEL ________________: THE SACRIFICE OF ________________________
A. David's Words for His Error Are ______, _________, _________ And __________
B. ____________ Is the Hardest Part of God's ____________ For Us
III. 2 CHRONICLES _______________: THE SACRIFICE OF ____________________
A. Christ's ________________ Makes ________________ Possible (Heb. 4:16)
B. We Have To ________________ To Come ______________ God (Heb. 10:24-25)
C. We ________________ In the Process Of __________________ (Heb. 13:15)
Conclusion
A. The ___________________ Was Present on All Three Occasions
1. We see Him in all of them
Duration 32:15
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 42:03
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
June 9, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
Ingredients of A Great Church - Neal Pollard
- Look at the church of Antioch, it was a great church - This is the first church to look past nationality and race.
- There are great churches throughout the brotherhood.
- The greatness of the church does not depend on the size or the structure which they meet at.
- Four ingredients of a great church
- Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10
- Cooperation - Philippians 2:1-4
- Commitment of Love - 1 Peter 1:22
- Dependability - 1 Corinthians 4:2
- All roles in the church are important, and in a great church these roles are filled with faithful devoted dependable people.
Duration 31:50
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
June 9, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
When Jesus Healed a Demon-Possessed Man…
Mark 5:1-20
Introduction:
1. People have always been _______________ and in need of ______________.
2. The gospels portray Jesus as being __________ and capable of _____________ the
___________________.
3. Modern people are obsessed with __________________, but in Jesus’ day they were
_________________ with ______________________.
4. The synoptics all tell this ______________, but Mark gives the most _____________.
5. This miracle and the events that _________________ show us important things about
_________________ and about ______________________.
I. _______________ him at his __________________ (Mark 5:1-5)
II. _________________ supreme __________________ (Mark 5:6-13)
III. _________________ life & restored ______________ (Mark 5:14-15)
IV. Not ________________ was ___________________ (Mark 5:16-17)
V. _______________ ______________ (Mark 5:19-20)
Conclusion:
1. Jesus can see us at our __________ and still want the ___________ for __________.
2. All of our ______________ are similar to the ____________________ man. We were
_______________ and needed ____________________.
3. Jesus ______________ us and we should ____________ it to the _______________.
Duration 39:02
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
June 9, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
- Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
- Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
- The Source of his Message is divine
- Because of who he is (1:2-3)
- He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
- He is Creator (2; 11:3)
- He is Deity (1:3)
- Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
- He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
- He is Sustainer (1:3)
- Because of what He's Done (1:3)
- Because of where He is (1:3)
- He is reigning with God
- Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
- The ancient world held angels in high regard!
- Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
- The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
- Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
- Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
- As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"
- Jesus has received a better name than the angels
- The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
- Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
- Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)
- The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
- Psalm 104:4
- Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
- Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27
- The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
- Psalm 110:1
- The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
- Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one
- There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
- Drifting (2:1)
- Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
- The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6
- It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
- Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
- He helps us:
- He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
- He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
- He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
- He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)
Duration 45:07
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
June 2, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
How to have joy no matter what (Philippians 1)
Hiram Kemp
Joy (χαρά)- Biblical joy is an understanding of existence that covers both happiness and sadness and that can accept with creative submission events that bring delight and distress because true joy allows one to see beyond any one event to the sovereign Lord, who stands above all events and ultimately has control over them all.
Receive God's grace and peace - (Phillipians 1:1-2)
Remember the good things - (Phillipians 1:3-5)
“If my world were to cave in tomorrow, I would look back on all the pleasures, excitements, and worthwhileness I have been lucky enough to have had. Not the sadness, not my miscarriages, or my father leaving home, but the joy of everything else. It will have been enough.”
–– Audrey Hepburn
How to remember the good
- Learn how to count (Phil. 3:13)
- Count your blessings (Psalm 116:12)
- Share good things with others (Proverbs 25:25)
- Have a “praise list” not just a “prayer list” (Psalm 33:1; Rom. 11:33-36)
Surround yourself with positive people (2 Cor. 7:6)
Realize God is Working - (Philippians 1:6)
Abound in Love - (Philippians 1:9-11)
Live for a cause greater than yourself - (Philippians 1:12-18)
Resolve to always live for Jesus - (Philippians 1:27)
Duration 38:30
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
June 2, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews
- Introduction and 1:1-4
- The Author
- Paul?
- The ending sounds Pauline
- The ideas sound Pauline
- The words sound Pauline
- Arguments vs. Paul
- Apollos?
- Paul?
- The Audience:
- Jew or Gentile?
- Location?
- The date
- Theme: Jesus is Better
- They experienced a change in attitude
- Why Jesus? - (1:1-4)
- What He Has said
- Who He is - (1:2-3)
- Heir (2)
- Creator (2)
- Deity (3)
- Sustainer (3)
- What He has done (3)
- Where He is (3)
- Why Jesus? - (1:1-4)
Duration 37:57