Sermons and classes from our weekly church of Christ services
Episodes
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
March 6, 2022 - Sunday AM Bible Class
"The Book of Ezekiel" by Stephen Pitcock
This week Stephen starts a new class studying the book of Ezekiel.
Summary
- Covers the time of the Babylonian conquest of Judah and Jerusalem.
- Message is for the captives of Judah living in exile in Babylon
- The necessary steps taken by God to correct his disobedient people and the future hope of Israel.
- Firsthand account of what God told Ezekiel to speak to the captives of Judah living in Babylon.
- Most of the book focuses on God’s punishment of Judah and other nations, but also provides hope for the captives so that they would return to God and not lose hope entirely.
- The last portion of Ezekiel looks forward to the restoration of Israel and to the glory and blessings of the everlasting covenant God will establish with His people.
Outline
- Prophesies of judgement on Israel (1-24)
- Ezekiel’s Call/Commission (1-3)
- Prophesies through signs, symbols & messages (4-24)
- Prophesies of Judgement on Foreign Nations (25-32)
- Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia (25)
- Tyre and Sidon (26-28)
- Egypt (29-32)
- Prophesies of Restoration (33-48)
- Fall of Jerusalem & promise of Restoration (33-39)
- New Temple (40-43)
- New Worship (44-46)
- New Land (47-48)
Purpose
- Theme: The soul that sins shall die but turn & live (Ezek. 18:20-23, 33:7-16)
- Frequently used:
- Son of Man (93) – man of service or servant. Not the same as Dan. 7:13
- The word of the Lord came to me (46), The word of the Lord (60)
- Shall know that I am the Lord (63)
- Middle/Midst (118)
- Prophesy/Prophet (54)
- Sword (83)
- Blood (55)
- Slain (32)
- Idols (39)
- Abominations (43)
Duration 36:02
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
March 6, 2022 - Sunday AM Sermon
How the early church turned the world upside down - (Acts 17:6)
Introduction:
- A study of church history shows that everything was set up for the church’s
____________ and they still set the _____________ on _______________. - In Acts 17:6 the church was accused of ____________ the ___________
upside _____________. - The book of Acts tells us what made the first century church ______ they
______________.
I. Preached the ____________ (Acts 5:42, 8:4)
II. Powerful _______________ (Acts 2:42, 12:5)
III. ___________ Boldness (Acts 4:13)
IV. Practiced _________ __________ (Acts 2:42-45, 4:32-35)
V. Placed their _________ in ___________ (Acts 23:6, 24:15)
Conclusion:
- Christians in the __________ century did what Christians in every _________
are called to do. - When we do what they did our ___________ is changed to the ___________
of _______________.
Duration 38:27
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
February 27, 2022 - Sunday PM Sermon
When We Need to Pray For Each Other
- Pray for each other as we are growing.
- Christians grow by talking and studying together
- Pray for each other during times of hardship and persecution.
- Acts 4:29-31 - Build each other up
- Pray for each other as it relates to evangelism.
- Pray for each other when we fall short
- Pray for each other regularly
- We need to pray for each other completely
Duration 16:38
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
February 27, 2022 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This morning David continues his study of the book of James. Today, he looks at chapter 5.
James 5 - Warnings, Encouragement, and Power
- Warnings to the rich - James 5:1-6
- Have you known anyone that was much richer than you? Did they consider themselves rich? Have you ever known anyone that was much, much poorer than you?
- We should all follow the instructions to the rich.
- What things were some doing wrong in verses 1-6.
- Kept wages back by fraud - v. 4
- Self-indulgence - v. 5
- Condemned and murdered righteous people
- How can we avoid being spiritually impaired by our desire for money?
- 1:11, 14, 15, 17, 27; 2:1,2,5,6,14-15; 4:2-4, 15-17
- Luke 12:20-21 "But God said to him, Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?"
- Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
- Be Patient and Persevering
- Look for but be patient for the second coming
- Philippians 4:5, "Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand."
- Hebrews 10:24-27
- 1 Peter 4:7 "The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and soberminded for the sake of your prayers."
- We should not grumble against each other
- James 4:11-12, 5:9
- Examples of longsuffering and endurance
- Job 1:21-22, 2:10, 42:10, Hebrews 11,
- Matt. 10:22, “and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
- Matt. 5:10,11, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
- Heb.12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- More Guidance for the tongue
- James 1:19, 26; 3:2-10; 4:11; 5:12
- Power of Prayer - James 5:13-19
- What are some of the reasons here why we should pray? v. 13-16
- What was the purpose of the oil in v.14
- Mark 6:13, “And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.”
- Luke 10:34, “He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.”
- How do we best follow this today?
- When did prayer have an effect in your life?
- Where does the power of prayer that is talked about in v.16 come from?
- Prov. 15:29, “The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
- What was special about Elijah? v.17
- Acts 14:15, “Men why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.”
- Who is the someone talked about in v. 19?
Duration
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
February 27, 2022 - Sunday AM Sermon
IT BEGINS AT HOME (Deut. 4:1-10)
- BE TRUE TO THE _______________________ (1)
- What Are Excuses We Make About This?
- BE ______________ WITH THE SCRIPTURES (2)
- BE AWARE OF YOUR ____________________ (3-8)
- BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR OWN ___________ (9)
- BE _____________ WITH YOUR ____________ (10)
Duration 33:53
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
February 20, 2022 - Sunday PM Sermon
Winning Without A Word - 1 Corinthians 9:19-22
- Wives can win husband without a word - 1 Peter 3:1-2
- Win - To acquire by effort or cause a loss not to happen
- How do we win without a word?
- Be Humble
- Be Discerning
- Be Careful
- Be Relentless
- Keep Political Passion in Check
- Identify weak moments and weak areas
- Fight the urge to defend careless behavior
- Don't win the battle and lose the war
- 1 Peter 2:12
Duration 36:38
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
February 13, 2022 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This morning Roger Johnson fills in for David. Roger completes the study of James chapter 4 and starts on chapter 5.
Boasting About Tomorrow - James 4:13-17
- What do you have planned for tomorrow, this week, next year, 5 years, 10 years, when you retire?
- Notice v.13-14 - should we make plans? Is it wrong to make plans? Is it wrong not to make plans? Consider Luke 12:13-21. Make plans - Luke 14:28-32. God's will - Acts 18:21
- Have your plans ever been changed by God? How did it work out?
- What is the difference between a sin of commission and a sin of omission? Which is easiest to commit?
Duration 38:43
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
February 20, 2022 - Sunday AM Sermon
What the thief on the cross believed - (Luke 23:39-43)
Introduction:
- There are __________ common ___________ errors to avoid when reading this account.
- One is seeing it as ____________ of ____________ only. The other mistake is only seeing the _________________.
I. God _____________ be ______________ (Luke 23:39-40)
II. His _____________ was _____________ (Luke 23:40-41)
III. _______________ was _____________ (Luke 23:41)
IV. It is ____________ to be ____________ by Jesus (Luke 23:42)
V. Jesus is _____________ and has a ____________ (Luke 23:42)
Duration 34:25
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
February 13, 2022 - Sunday PM Sermon
Monthly Questions & Answers with Hiram Kemp
Questions to be covered.
- Is the head covering mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:4-6 binding today? - 1 Corinthians 11:1-16; 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3
- What is James 2:1-13 addressing? Does the Bible give us guidelines for clothing in worship? - James 2:1-13; 1 Timothy 2:8-10; Ephesians 4:22-24
- Do we have to know why we are being baptized? - Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 22:16; Romans 6:3-5
- Are ghosts real today? - 1 Samuel 28:12-18; Matthew 14:26; Ephesians 6:10-17
- Did the church of Christ disappear in the "dark ages"? What about people who never heard the true gospel? - Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 16:18-19; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
- Is the book of Revelation unfolding today? How should we read Revelation? - Revelation 1:1, 1:3, 3:11, 22:6, 22:7, 22:10, 22:12, 22:20
Duration 39:37
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
February 13, 2022 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This morning David continues his study of the book of James. Today, he looks at chapter 4.
Fights and Quarrels - James 4:1-3
- What causes fights and quarrels among us? - 1, Romans 7:23-25
- What is the greatest threat to my personal contentment? - 2, I Peter 2:11
- Why do we not have? - 3
- How do we know if our prayer requests are in line with the will of God? - I John 3:22; 5:14-15
- Who are we friends with? The world or God? - 5, Matthew 6:24, John 15:18-19, I Corinthians 6:19, II Corinthians 6:14-18
- What are the keys to resisting sin? Submit to God, resist the devil, draw near to God. - I Peter 5:8-9, Luke 15:20
- Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. Who are we to judge? - 11-12, Matthew 7:1-5; II Corinthians 12:20-21
Boasting About Tomorrow - James 4:13-17
- What do you have planned for tomorrow, this week, next year, 5 years, 10 years, when you retire?
- Notice v.13-14 - should we make plans? Is it wrong to make plans? Is it wrong not to make plans? Consider Luke 12:13-21. Make plans - Luke 14:28-32. God's will - Acts 18:21
- Have your plans ever been changed by God? How did it work out?
- What is the difference between a sin of commission and a sin of omission? Which is easiest to commit?
Duration 33:22