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

"Listening & Living Out the Word" by Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard

November 30, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

Listening & Living Out the Word (James 1:17-27) 

Receiving the Word Properly (James 1:17-21) 
Hiram Kemp 
 
I. _______________ the _____________ (James 1:17-18) 
 
II. _____________ the _____________ (James 1:19-20) 
 
III. ___________ Your ____________ Accordingly (James 1:21) 
 
Responding Faithfully (James 1:22-27) 
Neal Pollard 
 
I.  SOME RESPOND WORTHLESSLY 
  
 A. They _______________ Themselves (22) 
 
  B. They ______________ the _____________ (23) 
 
  C. They Don't _______________ The _________________ (26) 
 
II.    SOME RESPOND WORTHILY 
 
 A. They Do What The ____________ Says Do (22) 
 
  B. They _________________ In The _______________ (25) 
 
 C. They _________________ the _______________ (27) 
 
 D. They ____________ _____________ From The _______________ (27)

 

Duration 39:40

"The Gospel of John" by Barrett Hammer - Part 13

November 30, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This episode is the final class of the quarter and a wrap-up of a multi-week study of the Gospel of John, focusing on the remaining "I AM" statements. The instructor leads the group through extended readings and discussion from John 10, 11, 14, and 15, explores Old Testament echoes (Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Jeremiah 23, Isaiah, Micah, Exodus), and highlights John’s stated purpose in John 20:30–31: that readers may believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in his name.

Topics covered include: "I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10) — Jesus’ sacrificial care, contrast with hirelings, intimate knowledge of his sheep, protection and provision; "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11) — power over death, hope beyond the grave, and comfort in loss; "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14) — Jesus as exclusive access to the Father, truth as the foundation for the path, and life as the goal; and "I am the True Vine" (John 15) — abiding in Christ, pruning, bearing fruit, and dependence on the vine for spiritual vitality.

The class includes interactive dialogue with students, practical applications, and short teaching moments: why Jesus uses Old Testament imagery, how knowing the flock shapes ministry and relationships, the need to follow and bring others into the fold, and how trust in the resurrection eases anxiety about death and loss.

Key takeaways: Jesus’ "I AM" sayings repeatedly point to his deity and his unique role as shepherd, savior, guide, and life-giver; faith here is presented as trust grounded in signs and witness rather than blind belief; abiding in Christ is essential for fruitfulness and growth; Christian discipleship requires intentional relationship-building (knowing the flock) and witness to others. The instructor also reflects on John’s deliberate repetition and selection of signs as a method for deepening faith and encouraging lifelong study.

This is a classroom conversation rich with questions, anecdotes (including a youth’s perceptive remark and a brief sports anecdote about repetition), and pastoral application intended to help listeners expect thoughtful exposition, biblical connections, and practical steps for following Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

 

Duration 41:52

"The Prison Epistles" by Chris Young Part 6

October 15, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class

 

In this episode the speaker completes a close study of Ephesians 5 and begins unpacking Ephesians 6, summarizing the major themes of the letter — life "in Christ," the centrality of the church, God’s eternal plan, unity, and peace — and showing how the first three doctrinal chapters lead to the practical applications of the last three.

Topics covered include the Biblical model for marriage (wives’ submission and husbands’ sacrificial love modeled on Christ and the church), the church-Christ analogy, and how authentic leadership in the home eliminates abuse and fosters mutual respect. The discussion also examines children and parenting (honor, obedience, and discipline tempered by love) and the cultural background of first-century Ephesus to clarify passages addressing slaves and masters, with modern application to employer–employee relationships rather than an endorsement of slavery.

The episode shifts to spiritual preparedness with an extended look at Ephesians 6: the call to "put on the whole armor of God" (truth, righteousness, readiness with the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word), the reality of spiritual warfare, and the need for persistent prayer and mutual intercession. Paul’s perspective as an "ambassador in chains" is highlighted — he asks for boldness to proclaim the mystery of the gospel rather than release from prison — and the host urges listeners to pray for missionaries and those suffering, referencing a recent urgent prayer request related to students in Tanzania.

Key takeaways: understand submission in its biblical and cultural context and under God’s higher authority; husbands are called to sacrificial, nourishing love; parents must balance discipline and tenderness; the slave–master instructions point to ethical employer–employee conduct today; believers must equip themselves with all aspects of God’s armor and commit to prayer and bold witness even amid hardship.

 

Duration 41:58

"The Great Example of Onesiphorus" by Neal Pollard

November 23, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

The Great Example of Onesiphorus (2 Tim. 1:15-18)  
Neal Pollard 
I. HE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF _______________ 
 
II. HE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF ______________ 
 
III. HE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF ______________ 
 
IV. HE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF ______________ 
 
V. HE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF _______________ 

 

Duration 30:16

"360 Degree Gratitude: Forward Gratitude in Advance" by Hiram Kemp

November 23, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

360 Degree Gratitude: Forward Gratitude in Advance (Habakkuk 3:17-19) 
Hiram Kemp 
 
1. ________________ God's ___________________ (Habakkuk 3:17-18) 
 
2. ______________ Despite ________________ Circumstances (Habakkuk 3:18) 
 
3. _______________ on God's ______________ (Habakkuk 3:19) 
 
4. ______________ in _______________ Action (Habakkuk 3:19) 
 
5. ______________ in God's _______________ __________________ (Habakkuk 3:19) 

 

Duration 33:00

"The Gospel of John" by Jeremy Waddell - Part 12

November 23, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

In this episode the teacher delivers what he calls his final class in the book of John and clarifies last week’s discussion on worship and encouragement. The session reviews why worship must be centered on God and how Christians should build one another up: encouraging performers young and old, supporting preachers and leaders, and showing grace in our speech. Practical pastoral counsel stresses the need to be present at worship even when we feel unprepared, drawing on Hebrews 4:15–16 and other scriptures to reassure listeners that coming to the assembly provides mercy and help in time of need.

The main biblical focus is on Jesus as the true temple. Using John and Old Testament references the speaker traces the theme of God dwelling with his people — from the tabernacle to Jesus (John 1:14) — and explains how Jesus is the connection between heaven and earth (John 1:51, Jacob’s ladder imagery). Jesus’ cleansing of the temple (John 2:13–17) is presented both as a display of his authority and as a call to purity: God’s house should be a house of prayer, not a den of profiteering. The talk also examines Jesus’ provocative claim about destroying the temple and raising it in three days, showing how that points to his death and resurrection and the replacement of the old temple system.

Key scriptural moments covered include Jesus teaching openly in the temple (John 7), the leaders’ fear that Rome would remove their place (John 11), and how repeated New Testament passages emphasize access to the Father through Christ (John 14:6; Hebrews 10; 1 Timothy 2:5). The speaker ties these passages to practical lessons: do not cling to earthly buildings or possessions as security, stay rooted in scripture, look back on life experiences to understand Jesus’ words, and build your life on Christ rather than on shifting earthly foundations.

Pastoral application throughout the lesson includes encouraging one another daily (Philippians 2; Ephesians 4; 1 Thessalonians 5:11), pursuing holiness and inward purity (James, Psalms, Proverbs), and rejoicing in the spiritual fruits and joy that come from abiding in Christ (John 6–8; Galatians 5:22). The episode closes with a reminder that Jesus is the final sacrifice and mediator who grants forgiveness and access to God, and the speaker urges listeners to know, obey, and abide in Christ as the true temple. Barrett is mentioned as taking the next class to summarize previous lessons; class participants contribute reflections during the discussion.

 

Duration 39:48

"The Prison Epistles" by Chris Young Part 5

October 8, 2025 - Wednesday PM Bible Class

 

In this episode the speaker continues a verse-by-verse study of the prison epistles with a focused look at Ephesians chapter 5. After a brief review of the book’s structure—chapters 1–3 as doctrinal teaching and chapters 4–6 as practical application—the sermon centers on Paul’s charge to "walk worthy of the calling." The teaching places Ephesians 5 in its historical context (Paul in Roman custody, c. 60–62 AD) and highlights major themes such as unity, being "in Christ," and the spiritual blessings of the church.

The bulk of the episode unpacks three interlocking ways Christians are to live: walking in love (vv. 1–7), walking in the light (vv. 8–14), and walking in wisdom (vv. 15–21). Walking in love emphasizes imitating Christ’s sacrificial love and avoiding behaviors unbefitting the saints—sexual immorality, impurity, greed, crude speech—and warns against deceptive teachings that excuse sinful living. The walking-in-light section contrasts darkness and light, explains the fruit of the light (goodness, righteousness, truth), and urges believers to expose evil rather than join it, with cross-references to John and other New Testament passages.

When addressing wisdom, the speaker exhorts listeners to "walk circumspectly," redeem the time because the days are evil, and understand the will of the Lord through Scripture. He contrasts drunkenness with being filled with the Spirit and outlines practical means of Spirit-filled life: speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and giving thanks; and submitting to one another in the fear of God. Relevant passages from Matthew, Proverbs, and Romans are used to illustrate wisdom versus foolishness and the attitude of mutual honor among believers.

The episode closes by previewing the remainder of Ephesians: upcoming discussion of marital responsibilities (wives and husbands), household relationships (parents and children, masters and slaves as employer/employee analogies), and the spiritual warfare material in chapter 6 about putting on the armor of God. No outside guests are featured; this is a pastoral teaching aimed at giving listeners clear doctrinal grounding and practical, everyday application for church life, family relationships, speech, and Christian conduct.

 

Duration 37:40

"Why Only Jesus’ Church Will Be Saved (Hebrews 12:22-29) " by Hiram Kemp

November 16, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

Why Only Jesus’ Church Will Be Saved (Hebrews 12:22-29)

Hiram Kemp

1. _______________ Claimed as _______________ Citizens (Hebrews 12:22)

2. ________________ & _______________ by God (Hebrews 12:23)

3. _______________ Yet ________________ Savior (Hebrews 12:24)

4. _______________ & ______________ Living (Hebrews 12:25-29

 

Duration 25:11

"360 Degree Gratitude: Outward (Luke 17:11-19) - How Gratitude Makes You Whole" by Hiram Kemp

November 16, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

360 Degree Gratitude: Outward (Luke 17:11-19) - How Gratitude Makes You Whole

Hiram Kemp

1. ___________________ Reminds Us of Our _______________ (Luke 17:11-14)

2. __________________ Turns Us Back to __________________ (Luke 17:15)

3. _______________ Makes Us ______________ Out (Luke 17:16-18)

4. __________________ Expresses Itself in __________________ (Luke 17:16)

5. _________________ Brings Your Life ________________ Circle (Luke 17:18-19)

 

Duration 34:26

"The Gospel of John" by Jeremy Waddell - Part 11

November 16, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

In this episode a church class dives into John 4:21–24 to unpack what it means to "worship the Father in spirit and in truth." The host leads a practical, Scripture-based conversation that revisits Jesus’ exchange with the Samaritan woman and challenges listeners to evaluate the sincerity, direction, and authority of their worship. Key biblical passages referenced include John 4, Matthew 15, Acts 17, Colossians 2:23, Psalm 122:1, Proverbs 14:12, and Isaiah 42:8.

The episode features contributions and anecdotes from congregation members—Barrett (on the "I AM" statements), Clint Harbison (on singing to God, not the crowd), Phil and others—making the discussion interactive and grounded in real worship experiences. Questions from attendees shape the conversation about practical church life and personal devotion.

Major themes include distinguishing true worship from three kinds of false worship (vain/empty worship, ignorant worship, and will-worship/self-made religion), the scriptural requirement that worship be directed toward God alone, and why God does not have to accept worship offered outside His revealed will. The message emphasizes that worship is not a matter of personal preference but of obedience to God’s Word.

The host and guests also address concrete, everyday issues: the importance of preparing your heart before coming to assembly, maintaining the right attitude and spirit during singing, prayer, and the Lord’s Supper, avoiding distractions that hinder others, and resisting the urge to use worship to impress people or elevate leaders. Practical tips include being mentally prepared, focusing on the meaning of the Lord’s Supper, and balancing encouragement with humility.

The episode stresses a cultural shift from consumer-minded attendance to a giver’s posture—asking "What can I do for God?" rather than "What will I get?" Listeners are encouraged to point praise to God when affirming others, so encouragement builds faith rather than ego.

In closing, the class reminds listeners that worship is the most important activity of the week and a rehearsal for eternity: learn to worship rightly now so you can join in heaven’s unending praise. Expect candid reflection, scripture teaching, practical application, and timely encouragement to prepare your heart and actions for authentic worship.

 

Duration 40:53