Church of Christ Sermons

A Sheep In God’s Flock

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:11:16 +0000

This is a lesson I plan to give at Cherry Street Church of Christ on Sunday night, Feb. 10, 2013– It is about why God compares Christians to ”sheep.”…

Have Enough Courage To Say No

admin — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:35:06 +0000

Paul, writing in Titus 2:11-15 tell us how to live in expectation of the return of the Lord Jesus! We are instructed to “deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.” (Titus 2:12) We must say “NO” to the attractions of the ”world.” What do we mean by ”world?” Many time in scripture it means a philosophy that is against what God and His word stand for. It is influenced by Satan, whether those involved realize it or not.

One hymn writer penned these words: “The World all about me has now no allure. It’s pleasures bring pain, it wisdom is vain. I seek a foundation that’s steadfasy and sure, I’ll put Jesus first in my life. In all that I say, in all that I do, throughout the world of toil and strife. By day and by night, through trust in His might, I’ll put Jesus first in my life.”

All of Paul’s instructions in Titus 2:1-10 can be summed up in Titus 2:12. Believers must refuse and reject any action that lacks reverence for God. Ungodliness means a lack of love or total disregard for God (Rom. 1:18)

We live in an age when many totally reject God’s influence in any area of their life; sadly some in the Lord’s Church seem to be in that “camp” or heading in that direction. Christians must renounce that attitude with a resounding“NO!” We are always to seek His Kingdom first! (Matthew 6:33)

Desiring All The Lord Has For Us – John 10:10

admin — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:31:20 +0000

Jesus said that He came to give us “an abundant Life.” (John 10:10) Since we are “in Christ,” God wants us to enjoy ourselves in the Lord Jesus! Christians are to be a joyful people (Phil. 4:2). We are not to act and look like sourpusses all the time. I’m sure you have known or know some Christians that fit that bill. That is so sad. We must show our love for Jesus through our actions. One song says: “They’ll know we are Christians by our love.”

Paul Tells the Colossians that since we have named the Lord Jesus as our Savior and have obeyed the Gospel, our mindset must change (Col. 3:1-2) This passage tells us that we are “to set our minds on the things that are above, not the things that are below.” To “set your minds” means that it must be a deliberate choice not only to accept Christ, but one to serve Him. He will never force Himself on the unbeliever, and likewise, He will not force the believer to grow in Him. We must want to. And if we want to, He has promised to equip us for the journey.

We must put everything out of our hearts and minds that us detrimental to our Christian growth (Col. 3:5-11). Whenever God tells us in His Word to “put something off” He replaces it with something for good (Col. 3:12-17).

We must realize that Christian growth does not come automatically; it must be cultivated. This is the attitude we must have if we are going to live the “abundant life.”

Let’s seek to emulate Paul’s admonition in 1 Cor. 15:58: ”Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

If we make this our goal, we will desire everything that God has for us and will use what He has givens to help ourselves and encourage each other as we live this life in the “here and now,” waiting, watching and working till Jesus returns for His Church.

Look Up! He may ComeToday

Standing Firm In The Lord Jesus-Following the Old Paths

admin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:32:07 +0000

I was going through some boxes in storage today– and found the sermon outline that I used on Sept. 29, 1991– this was the last sermon preached at Shawnee Church of Christ in Louisville, KY before they quit meeting.

Standing Firm in the Lord Jesus-Following the Old Paths

The Priority Of Preaching in the Ongoing Life of the Church

admin — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:43:00 +0000

The Priority Of Preaching In The Ongoing Life Of The Church…

The Condition of the Erring

admin — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:40:19 +0000

Overtaken In A Fault Galatians 6:1
A Sheep Who Has Gone Astray Isaiah 53:6; Luke 15:3-7
A Disciple Who Has Lost His Saltiness Matthew 5:14
A Disciple Whose Light Has Gone Out Matthew 5:14-16
Unprepared To Enter Heaven Matthew 25:1-13
Unprofitable Matthew 25:14-30
An Unfruitful Branch To Be Burned John 15:6
Gall Of Bitterness And Bond Of Iniquity Acts 8:21-23
The Erring Is In Danger Of The Second Death. James 5:19-20
Latter Worse From Beginning 2 Peter 2:20-22
Fallen Revelation 2:5
Left First Love Revelation 2:4; Matthew 24:12-13

-This Appeared in a Bulletin from Louisiana, dated July, 1963 (Author: Unknown)

Hallelujah, What A Savior

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:49:15 +0000

Congregational Singing at Cherry St Church of Christ, led by Kevin Parr

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New Testament Postcards

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:56:03 +0000

New Testament Postcards…

Jesus Is Lord!

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:02:46 +0000

Congregational Singing @ Cherry St Church of Christ led by Will Adams

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Is Sunday Important?

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:24:28 +0000

Many of you remember the days of the so-called “Blue Laws,” which stated that businesses could not be open on Sunday. Now, of course, most businesses are open on that day, and we have filled Sundays with many other activities. Youth sports are played on Sundays, which should not surprise us; after all, their heroes in the professional ranks fill stadiums on Sunday. Many stores make more money on Saturday and Sunday than the other five days of the week.

For other people, Sunday has become the lazy day of the week. THey sleep in, leisurely read the weekend edition of the newspaper, have a late breakfast, and take in the slowness of the day. After all, they have worked hard all week, and they owe it to themselves to have one leisurely day.

To the faithful Christian, though, Sunday is far more. It is not sinful to go out to eat on Sunday, or to make a run to the grocery store. IT is not wrong to play a game or to watch a sporting event. It isn’t sinful to read the paper or even to rest.

But, when those things supersede the major emphasis of the day, we have a problem. Many Christians will worship only when there isn’t something else going on. If a ball game, play, concert, or shopping trip is scheduled, worship goes out the door.

I am truly impressed and thankful for those faithful families who haev children show up for worship in their ball uniform (sometimes stained from a good slide into second base), because worship is more important than the 9th inning, fourth quarter, or stoppage time! You parents are to be commended. You are teaching balance and priorities to your child. Thank you!

On Sunday, the Lord was risen.
On Sunday, the church began.
On Sunday, the early church met to eat the Lord’s Supper.

If these three things are not more important to us than a ballgame or a few extra minutes of sleep, we have a serious problem.

Make sure Sunday is special, but make sure it is is special for all the right reasons.

-Paul Merideth