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The Scriptures
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Scriptures.mp3 Download Audio by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 24:33-49 I. How do you look at the Bible? A. I’ve talked to people with wide opinions concerning the things written 1. One person seems to take great pleasure in locating and pointing every apparent inconsistency he can find in God’s Word. a. It is obvious to all that…
Read MoreThe Wondrous Book of God
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Wondrous-Book-of-God.mp3 Download Audio by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 119:17-24 I. Eulogy of the Bible Many years ago, I entered the wonderful temple of God’s revelation. I entered the portico of Genesis and walked down through the Old Testament Art Gallery where the pictures of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, and…
Read MoreBless the Lord, O My Soul
Bless the Lord, O My Soul – Part 1Bless the Lord, O My Soul – Part 2 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 103 I. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t get someone asking me: A. Do you think I can be forgiven of my sin? B. How can I know I’ve been forgiven? C. I…
Read MoreThe Change Starts With Me
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Change-Starts-With-Me.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Psalms 64 I. Years ago, I was reading the posts from a discussion A. As it tends to happen, the topic strayed from the discussion group’s stated purpose. The area the discussion strayed into was hotly contested. 1. Some people became annoyed that everyone didn’t agree with their view.…
Read MoreSpring, My Soul!
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Read MoreKnow Thy Brother
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Read MoreMaking It Legal
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Read MoreDrawing Near by the Blood of Christ
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Read MoreOur Fundamental Relationship
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Read MoreDeeper Relationship
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Read MoreCourtesy and Fellowship
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Read MoreCommunication
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Read MoreDesire for Relationship
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Read MoreMade for Relationship
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Read MoreWho Is God?
Who Is God? (Part 1)Who Is God? – Part 2 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 145 I. You run into many strange ideas in the world concerning God A. We have people stating that there is only one being called God 1. The Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that His name is Jehovah 2. There are Pentecostal sects who…
Read MoreReligion on Parade
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Religion-on-Parade.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Matthew 23:5-12 I. Jesus condemns the Pharisees many times and in our reading he condemns them for using religion as a way for people to notice them. – Matthew 23:5 A. What is a phylactery (or some translations say frontlet)? 1. It comes from passages like Exodus 13:6-9. a. The…
Read MoreThe Canon of the Bible
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Inspired Books The Canon of the Old Testament – Part 1 The Canon of the Old Testament – Part 2 The New Testament Canon False Books The Book of Enoch The Book of Jasher The Apocrypha New Testament Apocrypha – Infancy Gospels
Read MoreGod and the Nations
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/God-and-the-Nations.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: John 19:10-11 I. How involved is God in the activities of the nations? A. We know that God doesn’t change, and from the teachings in the prophets of the Old Testament, we find that God was heavily involved in the governments of various nations. B. If it was true…
Read MoreThe Inheritance
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Inheritance.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Revelation 21:6-8 I. The Christian’s relationship with God is described by several metaphors A. We are servants – I Corinthians 4:1 1. The emphasis is on our obeying the will of our Master B. We are priests – I Peter 2:4-5, 9 1. We are able to bring worship directly to…
Read MoreDraw Near to God
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Join us for a series of lessons on April 8-12, 2026, presented by Brent Paschall of Roanoke, Virginia. Made for Relationship Desire for Relationship Communication Courtesy and Fellowship Deeper Relationship Our Fundamental Relationship Drawing Near by…
Read MoreSpirit Away: From Empty to Spirit-Filled Kingdom Builders
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spirited-Away.mp3 Download Audio by Garry Floyd Text: Proverbs 11:24–31 Theme “Wind” Week-3 Focus – “Empty”: Without God, life becomes a chase after the wind. But when we are born of the Spirit and centered on God, our lives gain weight, direction, and eternal significance. Introduction— When Life Feels Like a Strange World The animated film…
Read MoreWind Chasers
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Wind-Chasers-1.mp3 Download Audio by Garry Floyd How & Why We Inherit Wind’s Emptiness — and What We Can Do About It Text: Ecclesiastes 5:16 “Exactly as a man is born, thus will he die. So what is the advantage to him who toils for the wind?” The Problem: Humanity Becomes Wind Chasers The writer of…
Read MoreWhen Jesus Marveled (Hamilton)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2003/11/When-Jesus-Marveled.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Matthew 8:5-13 I. Even the seemingly small things within the Bible are significant. A. I find it puzzling that people claim that the Bible is inspired, as we are told in II Timothy 3:16-17, but then turn around and want to modify it. 1. In June of 2006 I…
Read MoreScrolling
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Scrolling.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: II Timothy 3:1-7 I. Maya sits down. She just needs a quick break before getting back to work. A. She pulls up her social media on her phone, and her thumb naturally begins the familiar, rhythmic motion of scrolling the content upward. B. Soon, she has looked through 20…
Read MoreDealing with Doubt
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Dealing-with-Doubt.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: John 20:19-31 I. Is it wrong to have doubts? When those moments come when you wonder if God really exists or you run across an idea that makes you wonder if you really understood the Bible correctly, have you sinned? A. Look at characters in the Old Testament…
Read MoreIn Christ
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/In-Christ.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. What does it take to be successful? A. Earl Nightingale, in The Successful Communicator, told of a time when he was flying to a meeting to deliver a motivational speech to a group of sales people. It turned out that the man next to him on the…
Read MoreHow Do I Develop a Relationship with God?
During April 8-12, 2026, we are pleased to have Brent Paschall from Roanoke, Virginia, come. His planned lessons will be: Is it Possible? What does it mean? Necessary Things: Desire for Relationship Necessary Things: Communication Acquainted with God Related to God Our Deepest Personal Relationship Making it Legal
Read MoreBecoming a Mature Christian
Becoming a Mature ChristianBecoming a Mature Christian (Part 2) by Garry Floyd Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Introduction: Introduction: Spiritual Maturity Defined What Spiritual Maturity is not Suppression as Strength: Mistaking the avoidance or bottling up of emotions (stoicism) for “emotional management”. Surface-Level Adulthood: Confusing the trappings of adulthood—like having a high-paying job, living alone, or buying a…
Read MoreThe Excellence of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Excellence-of-the-Knowledge-of-Christ-Jesus.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Philippians 3:1-11 I. Saul was an outstanding member of the Jewish religion during his time A. He had all the right qualities – Philippians 3:4-6 B. He was advancing faster than his peers – Galatians 1:13-14 C. But he changed when he came to know who Jesus really was -…
Read MoreAttaining the Knowledge of Christ
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Attaining-the-Knowledge-of-Christ.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: II Peter 1:1-4 I. Christianity is the life of following Christ A. To follow anyone, you need to know who you are following B. Jesus prayed that his followers would know the only true God and His Son – John 17:3 1. He told his disciples that if they knew…
Read MoreIs There Unity in Diversity?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Is-There-Unity-in-Diversity.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Romans 12:3-16 I. You find the motto of the United States in many places, “e pluribus unum,” “from many, one” A. It describes the sentiment that people from all over the world can come, settle here, make a life for themselves, and be united with all other citizens.…
Read MoreKeep the Unity
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Keep-the-Unity.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 I. The wedding day comes and a couple joins together in a covenant due to their love for each other. A. The two become one flesh. They are united and now see everything from the same point of view. 1. Some of you are smiling out there.…
Read MoreViews of Heaven
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Views-of-Heaven.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Revelation 21:1-4 I. Most cultures have some view of an afterlife A. It is a logical conclusion. Either there is an afterlife or there is not. 1. If there is no afterlife, then life becomes meaningless. There is no reason to go through hardship and suffering. There is no…
Read More“Woke” – A Biblical View
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Woke-A-Biblical-View.mp3 Download Audio by Garry Floyd Text: James 3:17 “Woke” philosophy is not a single, formal philosophy. It’s a modern cultural and social framework that blends ideas from civil rights activism, social justice theory, and academic critical theories. The term has evolved a lot, which is why it’s often confusing and controversial. Here’s a clear,…
Read MoreA New Man
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A-New-Man.mp3 Download Audio by Garry Floyd Text: John 3:1-18 What Does It Mean to Be “A New Man”? II Corinthians 5:16–17 Paul declares that in Christ we no longer evaluate life merely from a human point of view. To be a New Man is not cosmetic change or religious language. It is a complete transformation…
Read MoreLet Us Do Good to All
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Let-Us-Do-Good-to-All.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Galatians 6:1-10 I. What is meant by “doing good”? A. Often we think of giving money to the poor, feeding the hungry, etc. And these are good things. B. But when we read Galatians 6:10, is that what Paul was talking about? II. Understanding the context A. Galatians 5:13-17 1. Freedom for…
Read MoreThe Words of Jesus (Hamilton)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Words-of-Jesus.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: John 12:44-50 I. I continue to be amazed at the lengths people will go to justify a belief. A. Perhaps you have heard the story of Martin Luther’s decision that James 2 did not belong in the sacred text because of one small phrase in James 2:24. 1. It…
Read MoreOutside the Camp
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Outside-the-Camp.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Hebrews 13:9-14 I. Understanding the place of the Old Testament is difficult for man A. God is clear that 1. The Old Law would come to an end – Jeremiah 31:31-34 2. The Old Law did come to an end – Colossians 2:14; Ephesians 2:15-16 B. The book of Hebrews is…
Read MoreBehold, I Will Do Something New
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Behold-I-Will-Do-Something-New.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Isaiah 43:8-21 I. New things are special A. They are fresher, cleaner, brighter. B. We want new things, not old, used, hand-me-downs C. God told His people that He had something new for them – Isaiah 43:18-21 II. A new covenant A. God selected the decedents of Abraham, specifically the children of…
Read MoreTemperament and Conduct
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Temperament-and-Conduct.mp3 Download Audio by Garry Floyd Introduction: Temperament shapes conduct: For example, a person with a naturally calm temperament is less likely to exhibit aggressive conduct, while someone with a highly reactive temperament may show impulsive or intense behaviors. Conduct reflects temperament – but not perfectly: External influences (social norms, upbringing, stress) can modify how…
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