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Two Conversations
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TwoConversations.mp3 by Austin Hausner
Read MoreViews of Mark 16:16
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ViewsOfMark16.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Mark 16:14-20 I. Jesus had just one meaning in mind when he spoke Mark 16:16. A. It isn’t for men to put their own spin on Jesus’ words – II Peter 1:20-21 B. Not that this has ever stopped people from trying C. God doesn’t author confusion – I Corinthians 14:33 D. But…
Read MoreGreat Events in Four Rooms
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Read MoreThe Blessings and Privileges of Kingdom Citizenship
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Read MoreTake Up Your Cross
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TakeUpYourCross.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 14:25-32 I. Many people see religion as something done out of convenience. A. They attend when there isn’t something important going on B. They select a church to attend because it is close, or because of the events going on, or if there are kids for my kid to play…
Read MoreBurnt Offerings
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BurntOfferings.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Hebrews 9:24-10:10 I. The sacrifices of the Old Testament can be confusing because they are classified in different categories, such as by how they were done (heave, wave, burnt), what they were for (sin, trespass, vow, voluntary, peace), what they were (firstfruits, food, drink), or even how they smelled…
Read MoreThe Helper
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Helper.mp3 Text: John 16:1-15 I. Lifting a few statements from their context can often make a writer appear to say things he never intended. A. It happens in politics all the time, and it happens in religion as well. B. In his last hours, Jesus made a series of promises concerning the Helper…
Read MoreAppreciation (Sermon)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Appreciation.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Thessalonians 5:9-15 I. There is a deep seat desire in every person to be important A. “Everyone likes a compliment.” – Abraham Lincoln B. “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” – William Jones II. Satan understands this A. Sin has its roots in our desires -…
Read MoreDo Not Be Discouraged
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Read MoreWould Your Life Be Any Different?
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Read MoreRituals Don’t Cancel Sin
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RitualsDontCancelSin.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Isaiah 58:1-14 I. Men get into their minds that they need to make God listen to them A. Like a child holding his breath, they believe that if they suffer, then God will listen B. There were false religions based on self-inflicted pain to gain their god’s attention – I Kings…
Read MoreFacing Persecutions Like the Apostles
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Read MoreOur Commitment to Christ
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/OurCommitmentToChrist.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreA Strong Church
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/StrongChurch.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreRelying on the Lord
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/RelyingOnTheLord.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreDesensitized to Sin
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DesensitizedToSin.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read More“May I?” or “Must I?”
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MayIOrMustI.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 4:1-12 I. Romans 15:4 A. As we read through our Bibles, it doesn’t take long notice how differently the Old Law is presented in comparison to the New Law. 1. The Old Law contains many regulations that spell out, some times in detail, what a person could and could not do.…
Read MoreWhere Did They All Come From?
Where Did They All Come From? – Part 1Where Did They All Come From? – Part 2Where Did They All Come From? – Part 3Where Did They All Come From? – Part 4 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Timothy 4:1-11 I. Christ founded but one church – Matthew 16:18 A. It belongs solely to him. It…
Read MoreI found your explanation of alcohol very interesting and informative
Question: Hello Minister, As a fellow member of the church of Christ, I found your explanation of alcohol very interesting and informative. I’ve always known the Bible is the living word of God rather than a collection of fables. A salient example of how well you explained it in such a 3-dimensional way was that I could…
Read MoreWhy I Am No Longer a Pentecostal (Audio)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WhyIAmNoLongerAPentecostal.mp3 by William Davis
Read MoreComing Out of Pentecostalism (Sermon)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ComingOutOfPentecostalism.mp3 by William Davis
Read MoreThings a Blind Man Saw
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThingsABlindManSaw.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreLighten the Load
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LightenTheLoad.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreTruly Great Commitment
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring8TrulyGreatCommitment.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreFaith in God’s Man and Method
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring7FaithInGodsManAndMethod.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreDoes Jesus Offend You?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring6DoesJesusOffendYou.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreThis Isn’t What I Expected
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring5ThisIsntWhatIExpected.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreCompassion
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring4Compassion.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreChristianity Concentrate
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring3ChristianityConcentrate.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreLessons from Matthew
by Raymond Warfel, Jr. of Palestine, IL April 8-13, 2018 My Beloved Children (I John) Mankind Is My Business Christianity Concentrate (Matthew 5-7) Compassion (Matthew 9) This Isn’t What I Expected (Matthew 11) Does Jesus Offend You? (Matthew 15) Faith in God’s Man and Method (Matthew 16-19) Truly Great Commitment (Matthew 20)
Read MoreMankind Is My Business
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring2MankindIsMyBusiness.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreMy Beloved Children
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018Spring1MyBelovedChildren.mp3 by Raymond Warfel, Jr. Lessons from Matthew
Read MoreJehu’s Reformations
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/JehusReformations.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Kings 12:25-33 I. After the northern tribes separated from Judah, the kingdom they established was never ruled by a good king. A. The very first king, Jeroboam, sought to stabilize his country by establishing his own religion – I Kings 12:25-33 1. He feared defection if the people crossed into Judah…
Read MoreMuddy Times
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MuddyTimes.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 40 I. Psalms 38-40 cover related themes on the problems caused by sin A. Sin is an overwhelming burden and they cause problems in life – Psalms 38:3-8 B. Sin can cause anxiety – Psalms 38:18 C. Even close friends and family tend to avoid you when you are in sin…
Read MoreAbigail’s Example
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AbigailsExample.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. There is much to learn from the pages of the Old Testament A. It is true that we no longer live under the Law of Moses. It passed out of existence when Jesus died upon the cross. However, it doesn’t mean than God meant for the Christian to discard its teachings.…
Read MoreJumping to Conclusions
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/JumpingToConclusions.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Joshua 22:9-34 I. While we all wish to do what is right, at times our actions or our statements may mislead others who see us. A. The 2 ½ tribes on the east side of the Jordan wanted a memorial to remind both their descendants and the descendants on the…
Read MoreTrapped in a Lie
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TrappedInALie.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: James 3:8-14 I. I ran across an article titled, “The Philosophical Contradictions of the Transgender Worldview” by Ryan T. Anderson A. The transgender movement claims “that people are what they claim to be, regardless of contrary evidence.” B. The lengths the promoters of transgenderism go to deny the obvious is mind…
Read MoreTrip Report – 2018 (Bali)
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TripReport2018.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Thessalonians 2:7-13 I. Reading from Isaiah 35:1-10 A. Vs 3 – Encourage, strengthen B. Vs 8 – A highway – an easier way to travel through life II. My trips to the South Asian islands started in 2013. A. I had been studying with a young man, named Minghui, in the National…
Read MoreWho Wants to Be Happy?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WhoWantsToBeHappy.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
Read MoreStrengthen Your Brethren
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/StrengthenYourBrethren.mp3 by Raymond Warfel
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