Planning for Uncertainties

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Planning-for-Uncertainties.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 41:25-40   I.         Consistently, the Scriptures warn us that wealth is an unreliable commodity             A.        Wealth is untrustworthy – Proverbs 11:28             B.        Making wealth your goal is foolish – Proverbs 23:4-5                         1.         It is also dangerous – I Timothy 6:9-11                         2.         Ironically, the desire for wealth – greed – will eventually lead you…

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Mistakes of a Rich Man

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Mistakes-of-a-Rich-Man.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Luke 12:13-21   I.         Someone approached Jesus, asking him to settle a dispute over an inheritance.             A.        Jesus declined, stating that it wasn’t his occupation             B.        But he pointed out the root problem between the brothers – greed                         1.         We know this without even knowing the facts in the case.                         2.         Whether…

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When God Washed Men’s Feet

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/When-God-Washed-Mens-Feet.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: John 13:1-17   I.         Jesus’ mission was drawing to a conclusion             A.        It was the night that Jesus would be betrayed             B.        Judas had already made a deal with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus             C.        Jesus had gathered with his disciples to eat one last Passover meal and to give…

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The Sin of Pride

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Sin-of-Pride.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Psalms 73:1-12   I.         Pride is prevalent in our society             A.        Pride in our work             B.        Pride in yourself – often called self-esteem             C.        Pride in sin. We have a whole month called “Pride Month” to celebrate sin             D.        Letters come addressed not just to the church, but to “Senior Pastor” or…

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The Paradoxes of God’s Method to Save

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Paradoxes-of-Gods-Method-to-Save.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Isaiah 55:6-11   I.         Have you noticed the Bible contains one message, but that message causes conflicting responses             A.        One group sees the gospel as foolishness, while the other sees it as the power of God – I Corinthians 1:18; Romans 1:16             B.        The difference is not in the message…

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Boasting of His Weakness

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Boasting-of-His-Weakness.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: II Corinthians 12:1-10   I.         False teachers of the Jewish persuasion had entered the congregation in Corinth             A.        They wanted to convince the brethren that they had to follow the Law of Moses to be acceptable to God.             B.        The problem was dealing with Paul.                         1.         His teaching was clearly contradictory…

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Three Seasons of Discipleship

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Disciples Learn from the Past

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The Bold Life of Disciples

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Disciples Are Devoted

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Disciples Seek to Follow Jesus

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Disciples of Christ

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Disciples-of-Christ.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Matthew 28:18-20   I.         No one name is used to describe a person.             A.        A single word cannot encompass all that a person is. I could be called a preacher, but I’m also a father, a husband, a writer, a teacher, a computer scientist, a singer, and many other…

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Acts of Disciples

by Jeremy Dehut October 17-19, 2025 Disciples Seek to Follow Jesus Disciples Are Devoted The Bold Life of Disciples Disciples Learn from the Past Disciples Overcome Unexpected Trials Three Seasons of Discipleship

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Education

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Education.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Psalms 78:1-8   I.         Why go to school? What use is all those endless facts?             A.        A question I’m sure more school-aged children ask.             B.        Does an education have value?                         1.         To answer this we must compare the alternative.                                     a.         Solomon did this and concluded wisdom, which is gained by learning, is…

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Overcoming Emotional Problems

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Overcoming-Emotional-Problems.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Philippians 4:4-9   I.         It is a simple idea; so simple, you probably think it is obvious. Yet, the ramifications are far reaching.             A.        How we think influences our emotions                         1.         It is profound because the world sees it the other way around.                         2.         In the world emotions dictates behavior and…

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United in Christ

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/United-in-Christ.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Acts 10:34-43   I.         Our Lord and Savior prayed before his death – John 17:13-26             A.        It was his desire that we would share the same oneness that he and the Father shared.             B.        It is a oneness based in love             C.        If we are committed to Christ’s idea then the…

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Paul’s Fears (Sermon)

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pauls-Fears.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: II Corinthians 7:4-7   I.         What causes you to be afraid?             A.        Most of us face fears at different points of our lives.             B.        Most of our fears come from things that we cannot control or things we cannot foresee. More fear is born of our imagination than is found…

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Bravery

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bravery.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: I Samuel 14:6-14   I.         When we were teenagers, my brother, after a history class, pointed out that wars are cyclic. They tend to break out once per generation.             A.        If a war appeared glamorous and popular, the next war would come sooner             B.        If a war was bitter and…

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In Truth

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2003/09/In-Truth.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: II John   I.         Truth is Jesus Christ – John 14:6             A.        The book of II John expands on this idea             B.        The book is written by the Apostle, and Elder, John             C.        To whom it is addressed has been debated                         1.         Some see “elect lady” as a symbol of the church,…

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I Should Have Loved More

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Judgment and Love

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Onward and Upward

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Onward-and-Upward.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Philippians 3:12-17   I.         Paul told the Corinthians to imitate him as he imitates Christ – I Corinthians 11:1             A.        Paul taught us in practical terms how to live as followers of Christ while he did so in his own life.             B.        Paul had numerous accomplishments in his past -…

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Philippians 1:2-11

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In Times of Trouble

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The Temptations of Jesus

The Temptations of Jesus: Changing Stones into BreadThe Temptations of Jesus (Part 2)The Temptations of Jesus (3) The Pinnacle of the Temple by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 4:1-13   I.         We all face temptations – I Corinthians 10:13             A.        But Satan’s power to tempt is limited. He only has so many tricks to use.             B.        Consider the…

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Dwelling in the Spirit

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Husbands and Wives

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The Silver Thermometer (Hamilton)

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Silver-Thermometer.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Hosea 6:4-11   I.         When we want to know whether it is hot or cold outside, we check a thermometer to see the temperature.             A.        Today we have digital devices, but before that we had very fine glass tubes with either red-tinted alcohol or silver mercury in them. Mercury is a…

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An Industrious Worker

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/An-Industrious-Worker.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Proverbs 24:30-34   I.         The Bible commends diligent work             A.        Jacob had his faults, but one thing we notice is that he was an industrious worker                         1.         Genesis 31:38-39 – A summary of his work record.                                     a.         Prosperous growth in herds                                     b.         No miscarriages in 20 years                                     c.         No losses from wild animals…

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Beyond Our Strength (Hamilton)

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Beyond-Our-Strength.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Corinthians 1:3-11   I.         After Gideon crushed the Midian and captured two of its kings: Zebah and Zalmunna – Judges 8:12             A.        After admitting that they were involved in the killing of the men of Tabor, Gideon reveals that they had killed his brothers, and then orders their execution -…

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Running with the Horses

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Running-with-the-Horses.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Jeremiah 11:1-17   I.         Proverbs 14:10             A.        Each of us carry burdens in this life – problems which are difficult to bear.                         1.         They cause us anxiety and disturb our sleep if we dwell on them.                         2.         We try to put them out of our mind, but suddenly a seemingly unrelated event will…

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One Another

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/One-Another.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Romans 12:9-13   I.         We are an individualistic society, but we recognize the need to work together to achieve goals.             A.        We form companies to manufacture goods             B.        We have governments to coordinate society             C.        There are aspects of Christianity that I am responsible for as an individual, but it is…

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The Day of Death

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2004/08/The-Day-of-Death.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Ecclesiastes 7:1-6   I.         As gloomy as it may sound, there are few things guaranteed in life, but I can say for certain that barring our Lord’s return, you will die.             A.        Death is a fact of life. Those who are born will eventually die.             B.        And life is short…

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Is There Meaning to My Life?

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Is-There-Meaning-to-My-Life-1.mp3 Download Audio by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Job 14   I.         What will have changed because you have lived?             A.        People have longed wondered what the meaning of life is, but I think it more important to consider what meaning there is in your life. II.        What is your life?             A.        Perhaps a strange beginning to the question.…

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People Like You

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The Book of Hebrews on Jesus

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Fit to Reflect

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