Church of Christ Sermons

When I review the qualities in men who are fathers, the one that I find most appealing and helpful for the well-being of the family is a man's ability and willingness to be a servant-leader.

The cycle of worry, loneliness and depression can make the single life more difficult than it needs to be. In chapter 7 of I Corinthians, Paul talks to singles and provides them with some solutions to their particular problems.

And we read: Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying, Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, cross...

In selecting deacons, Paul emphasizes that their wives should possess qualities that support their husband's role, as their character can significantly impact his ability to serve effectively in the church, aligning with the biblical ideal of mutual partnership outlined in Genesis.

I've often said that the church should appoint a deacon in charge of blame - the deacon of blame. That way when anything ever goes wrong, or something doesn't get done, this deacon's only job would be to accept the blame for it.

On, on October 5th, the city of Oklahoma you're you're gonna wonder what what I'm saying here has to do with Matthew, but it'll all come together in a minute here. Just be patient. On October 5th, the...

Well, last week, this week, you know, sometimes you get into a series without even knowing it. I preached a lesson last week and then decided I had more I wanted to say on the subject. And then, so I...

At the Last Supper, Jesus transformed a traditional Passover meal into a profound lesson on humility by taking on the role of a servant, washing His disciples' feet and showing that true leadership means serving others—even those who might betray you.

A lesson that parallels an immigrant's experience with the experience of Christians who come into the kingdom and seek the promise of heaven.

Three scriptures we read this morning, had them printed because they were a little bit scattered. The blessing of wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments for...

That is, NEA, National Educators Association, have encouraged all teachers in America to make October, Gay and Lesbian History Month and to make sure that they promote in their classrooms, in their classrooms...

This first lesson of two, delves into the biblical context of speaking in tongues, focusing on its significance in the early church. It examines the purpose of tongues as a spiritual gift and the conditions surrounding its use. The discussion aims to clarify misunderstandings about tongues, providing a foundation for evaluating its practice in contemporary worship settings.

Mike examines the modern practice of speaking in tongues in light of biblical teaching. He explains the original purpose of tongues in the early church and discusses how its use today differs from the New Testament pattern. The lesson invites viewers to consider whether tongues are still relevant or necessary in contemporary Christian worship.

Mike emphasizes the role of the church as the conscience and moral compass of society, declaring the truth of Christ and providing a model of righteous living.

There's something exciting about construction. There's no other way I can get into it, but say that there's something exciting about construction. We've had some of that. Whether it's a building, whether...

We're happy in the spirit this morning. After, after having been with the apostles for several years and, after having performed incredible miracles, Jesus tried to point his apostles to the future. And...

In this sermon, Mike challenges the common attitude of assessing church attendance based on personal gain, arguing that church life should involve both giving and receiving; specifically, attendees should experience a genuine sense of God's presence during worship, beyond mere obligation or habit.

What does the Bible say about Sex?

This lesson will review the biblical foundation and historical record that establish vocal singing as the Spirit ordained manner of musical praise in public worship.