Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ)

"Family Retreat: Glorifying God in the Home" by Tim Lewis Part 3

October 25, 2025 - Saturday PM Bible Class

Family Retreat Lesson 3

 

Be Proactive

• 1 John 4:10, 19
• Mark 16:15
• Matthew 28:19
• Don't think sinners are out of reach
• Believe people can come back
• "Go" is a proactive word
  • Wind doesn't blow them into the building

 

Be Practical

• Acts 17:28
• 2 Timothy 3:15-17
• People want to make sense of the world
• We're trying to give them something to change their life and make sense of the world
• Without God, people feel an emptiness
• Be thoroughly equipped
• Storms hit the just and unjust
  • But we have a foundation

 

Be Patient

• 2 Peter 3:9
• 1 Corinthians 3:6
• How patient has God been with me
• God may be doing things we don't see

 

Be Persistent

• Luke 18:1
• Luke 15:4, 8
• In prayer
• In sharing gospel
• He needs to be mindful and watch out for our own insecurities
• Some things or events open hearts
  • Baby
  • Loss of job
  • Family death
  • Diagnosis
  • Difficult circumstances

 

Be Prayerful

• Romans 9:2-4
• Romans 10:1
• Sometimes people need adverse circumstances to come to Jesus
• Sometimes hearing from someone else will have an impact

 

Challenge

• Name 5 family member who are not believers and pray for them by name for a set time
• Then have a conversation with them about Jesus

 

Love of God

• First, tell men what God did then, tell them what to do
• Philemon 6
• Exercise our spiritual muscle

 

Glorifying_God_in_the_Home.pdf

 

Duration 43:36

"Family Retreat: Glorifying God in the Church" by Tim Lewis Part 2

October 25, 2025 - Saturday AM Bible Class

 

Family Retreat Lesson 2

 

The Church is your spiritual family

• Household
• Ephesians 2:19-22
• 1 Timothy 3:14-15
• Galatians 6:10
• Family of God
• Loving one another in the church glorifies God

 

Your spiritual family has been called by God to:

Rejoice with those who rejoice

• Romans 12:15
• Sports, weddings, babies,
• Genuine joy
• Baptisms

Weep with those who weep

• Romans 12:15
• Illnesses, hospital, tragedies, deaths
• Have to show up
• May not have the words
  • Be careful what you say
  • Some words don't comfort
  • Sometimes silence is best
  • Cards
    • "Tell us your stories about them"
    • Those stories are part of the grieving process

Bear one another's burdens

• Galatians 6:2
• 2 Samuel 10:11
  • Come to each other's rescue
• We don't know the private battles of others
  • What if all sins had an odor
• Some churches have AA meetings
• When the enemy (Satan) is winning we need to come fight with the person struggling

Glorifying_God_in_the_Church.pdf

 

Duration 43:30

"Family Retreat: Glorifying God in the Community" by Tim Lewis Part 1

October 24, 2025 - Friday PM Bible Class

Family Retreat Lesson 1

 

Light illuminates

• The world needs the light
• Matthew 4:12-17
  • People saw the light
  • We're dwelling in darkness
• Not for us to keep to ourselves
• People are dying in darkness
• Just

 

Light Exposes (Reveals)

• John 3:19-21
• Exposes ignorance, hypocrisy
• Are we self-righteous?
• Do we put more conviction in politics than faith?

 

Light Guides

• John 1:6-9
• Luke 1:78-79
• Risk our comfort or safety
• Go into dark to guide people to the light
• Light guides our feet in the Way of peace
• Kids need this light too
  • They need us to guide them
• You are the light of the world, not someone else
• Light extinguishes darkness
  • Light is more powerful
• Your ministry is where you are
  • Sometimes a team of one - the market is wide open
• Do we only shine around other lamps?

 

Light Overpowers / conquers

• John 16:33

 

Glorifying_God_in_the_Community.pdf

 

Duration 32:27

"The Gospel of John" by Barrett Hammer - Part 8

October 26, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This episode explores the crucial role women played as faith witnesses in the Gospel of John. Building on last week’s look at abiding and the true vine, the speaker leads a class discussion that defines what a witness is in biblical terms, contrasts eyewitness testimony with being a faith witness today, and highlights how words, actions, and lifestyle communicate the gospel.

The episode walks through three extended Johannine encounters: the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), Mary and Martha with the raising of Lazarus (John 11), and Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb (John 20). Each story is read and unpacked to show how women’s testimony prompted belief, catalyzed community transformation, and demonstrated devotion—often despite marginalization, grief, or personal imperfection.

Class participants and references include the session’s teacher and contributions from classmates (Jeremy, Phil, Tim, Nell and others are mentioned), with connections to broader New Testament examples (Luke 8’s group of women followers, Acts 1:8 and Acts 8’s Samaritan harvest, Romans 16:1 on Phoebe, Acts 9’s Tabitha/Dorcas, and Mark 15’s women at the cross). Barrett emphasizes the “trickle-down” effect of witness—how one person’s testimony can prepare a community for later ministry.

Key takeaways include practical and theological lessons: faith witnessing is shown through integrity, sacrificial love, and consistent daily living; believers can and should share the gospel boldly but graciously; grief and failure don’t disqualify someone from witnessing; worshipful devotion points others to Christ; and God often uses the unexpected and imperfect to accomplish his work. The episode closes with concrete suggestions for being a faithful witness at work, in community, and in difficult moments, and a reminder that ordinary lives can have extraordinary, long-term spiritual impact.

 

Duration 42:28

"The Lord’s Church Is Built by Christ" by Neal Pollard

October 19, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

The Lord’s Church Is Built by Christ (Matt. 16:13-19) 

Neal Pollard 

I. PEOPLE ___________________ ON OTHER _____________________ (13-14) 
 
II. WE MUST _____________________ ______________________ (15) 
 
III. THE _________________ ANSWER IS VERY __________________ (16) 
 
IV. THE ________________ CONCLUSION IS A ________________ ONE (17) 
 
V. THE _________________ BUILDING HAS CERTAIN _________________ (18-19)

 

Duration 37:54

"A Biblical View of Identity in a Confused World" by Hiram Kemp

October 19, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

A Biblical View of Identity in a Confused World - Genesis 1:26-27 
Hiram Kemp 
1. _____________ Your _______________ as an ___________________ (Genesis 1:26-27) 
 
2. ________________ Your ______________ for ________________ (1 John 5:21) 
 
3. __________________ with _______________ (2 Corinthians 4:3-5) 
 
4. __________ False _________ with the Gospel (Galatians 1:6-10) 
 
5. _______________ Your _______________ Through ________________ (Matthew 5:16) 
 
6. _______________ in _________________ Alone (Galatians 3:28-29, 6:14) 

 

Duration 38:13

"The Gospel of John" by Jeremy Waddell - Part 7

October 19, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

In this episode the instructor opens class with hymn 260 and launches into an in-depth study of John 15:1–11, focusing on the theme of abiding in Christ. The speaker frames chapter 15 around three relationships — disciples with the Father and Son, disciples with one another, and disciples with the world — and centers today’s lesson on the first relationship: what it means to abide in Christ and how that shapes our life with God and the church.

Topics covered include Jesus as the true vine and the Father as the vine-dresser, the imagery of branches bearing fruit, the conditional and provable nature of abiding (bearing fruit as evidence), and the pruning process — why God removes what hinders growth. The episode emphasizes humility and dependence in prayer, the reciprocal love between Jesus and his followers, and the blessings and warnings tied to faithfulness (answered prayer, increased fruitfulness, glory to the Father versus being cut off and burned).

Practical application is highlighted throughout: using and developing spiritual gifts, serving the congregation, helping others discover their talents, and concrete spiritual practices to remain in Christ — prayer, praise, study and meditation on Scripture, service, repentance, and consistent growth. Anecdotes (including a farm example) and references to supporting passages (Romans, Ephesians, Hebrews, and Old Testament vine imagery) help connect doctrine to daily Christian living.

Guests/participants are the class instructor and attending members who contribute reflections and questions. Key takeaways: abiding is continuous and measurable by fruit, Jesus has already modeled what he asks, spiritual fruitfulness requires humility and practice, and God both prunes and rewards those who remain in the vine.

 

Duration 31:40

"How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life?" by Hiram Kemp

October 12, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life? (Psalm 143:10) - Hiram Kemp 
1. _________ the ____________ (Ephesians 5:17) 
2. _________ what you ________ ______ (Romans 12:2) 
3. _________ for __________ (Galatians 6:10) 
4. ____________ the __________ (Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) 
5. ___________ the _________ (Proverbs 16:1-3, 16:9) 
6._________ for _________ & _________ (Psalm 143:10; James 1:5-8) 
7._________ to _________ (Hebrews 12:2)

 

Duration 36:32

"A People For GOD'S Purpose" by Neal Pollard

October 12, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

A PEOPLE FOR GOD'S PURPOSE (1 Cor. 1:1-3)  
Neal Pollard 
Introduction 
A. In Every Pauline _______ And John's Words to the ____ Churches Of ______, God Identifies       Each 
Church's ____________ 
   1. For Corinth, that was overcoming religious ________ (1:10) 
B. We Need To ___________ How God Sees His __________ 
C. From Our Text, Let Us Observe... 
I. THE ________________  
   A. In Simplest Terms, It Means "To Make ______, _______ and _______" 
      1. It implies the ___________ of ______ (Rom. 8:13) 
      2. It implies the ______ and _________ of the Christian _______ (2 Pt. 1:5-7) 
      3. Our _____ is more and more ______ to God's _______ (Mt. 6:10) 
II. THE _______________--"in Christ Jesus" 
   A. We Must Always Make _______ How One ______ ____ Christ (Rm. 6:3-4; Ga. 3:27) 
   B. Also, Spiritual _________ Only Occurs ___ ________ 
III. THE _______________--"Called" 
   A. What Are The __________ Of This ____________? 
      1. It gives us _________, ___________, __________, and ___________ 
IV. THE _________________--"Grace and Peace" 
Conclusion 
A. If the Lord's _______ Is Sanctified, Won't _______ See The ________ Of It?

 

Duration 35:54

"The Gospel of John" by Barrett Hammer - Part 6

October 12, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

In this episode the hosts pick up a topical study of the Gospel of John, following Phil’s opening sessions. The class leaders explore the central theme of Jesus’ humility as recorded in John, weaving scripture, historical examples, personal stories, and practical application together to help listeners see humility as a strength, not a weakness.

The discussion opens with definitions and helpful analogies — from Merriam-Webster’s simple definition to Gavin Ortlund’s reflections in Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness, and quotes by C.S. Lewis and Tim Keller — and a few personal reflections (flying over the Yukon, mountain vistas) to illustrate humility as awe and perspective.

The episode surveys humility in both secular and biblical examples (Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela; Moses, Job, John the Baptist, Paul) and then turns to the Gospel of John to trace humility from the incarnation to the cross. Key passages examined include John 1:1–14 (the Word becoming flesh, Jesus’ humble birth in a manger and the shepherds’ witness), John 13 (the washing of the disciples’ feet as servant leadership), John 4 (Jesus’ patient, barrier-breaking conversation with the Samaritan woman), and John 10:11–18 (the good shepherd who lays down his life).

The hosts highlight Jesus’ humility in action: submission to the Father, service to the marginalized, willingness to be misunderstood, and ultimate self-emptying in death. They contrast worldly leadership with Jesus’ model and use anecdotes (e.g., the shepherds of the East who lead rather than push) to bring biblical truth into modern perspective.

The episode ends with tangible application: serve without seeking recognition; listen more and speak less; admit mistakes and seek forgiveness; prioritize others’ needs; pray with dependence, not pride; avoid judging and comparing; accept lowly tasks willingly; remain teachable; forgive quickly; and live for God’s glory rather than your own. The closing thought recalls C.S. Lewis — humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less — and invites listeners to let Jesus’ example shape their daily lives.

 

Duration 42:51