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An Unconditional Faith

October 29, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012Fall4AnUnconditionalFaith.mp3 by Rob Speer God and I

Personal Worship

October 28, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2012Fall3PersonalWorship.mp3 by Rob Speer God and I

Reasons Why I Attend Every Service

October 28, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012Fall2ReasonsWhyIAttendEveryService.mp3 by Rob Speer God and I

Our Attitude Toward God

October 28, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012Fall1OurAttitudeTowardGod.mp3 by Rob Speer God and I

When Communication Breaks Down

October 21, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/WhenCommunicationBreaksDown.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 11:1-9 I. After the flood, mankind feared to obey God’s command to spread once again across the world. A. They took it into their heads to build a great city and a tower that would make a name for themselves. B. Mankind was united, but they were united in sin.…

Amen

October 14, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Amen.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Deuteronomy 27:14-26 I. Deuteronomy 27:14-26 A. What did it mean when the people said “Amen?” B. Amen started as a Hebrew word 1. It was transliterated into Greek and then eventually into English 2. Same pronunciation, but with an English spelling 3. It also retained the original meaning. 4. Interestingly, it is nearly a universal…

The Benefits of False Teaching (Sermon)

October 7, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BenefitsOfFalseTeaching.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Romans 8:18-39 I. It is said there is a silver lining in every cloud A. Paul tells us that God can turn even wicked events to the advantage of the righteous (Romans 8:18-39) B. But it is hard to imagine any good coming from the work of those who teach against our…

Islam and the Bible

September 29, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IslamAndTheBible1.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Philippians 2:3-11 I. I found an article on the editorial page of the newspaper back in 1996 A. It was written in defense of the Islamic religion. 1. Claiming that it is similar to Judaism and Christianity 2. In fact, it is the natural follow-on to the work of Moses and Jesus…

A Day of Small Things

September 23, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DayOfSmallThings.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Haggai 2:1-9 I. As Israel began to return from seventy years of captivity, there was great excitement A. Zerubbabel lead the first wave of less than 50,000 people back to Jerusalem. 1. There was a lot of work to do because Jerusalem was completely destroyed. 2. But worship restarted immediately – Ezra…

The Book of My Life

September 23, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/BookOfMyLife.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Job 19:23-27 I. Each week the paper publishes its list of top selling books A. Sometimes the books are biographies, fictional stories, or fiction placed in historical settings. B. They hope that others will also purchase the books, if for no other reason than curiosity. C. Many author’s hope their work makes…

What Made Paul an Apostle?

September 16, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WhatMadePaulAnApostle.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Galatians 1:11-24 I. Paul was different from the other apostles A. He wasn’t with Jesus when he was on earth B. He was not among the original twelve apostles – Luke 6:12-16 C. He started out as a zealous persecutor of the church D. How is it that Paul claimed to be an…

God and I

September 12, 2012

By Rob Speer, October 28-31, 2012 Our Attitude Toward God Reasons Why I Attend Every Service Personal Worship An Unconditional Faith Why I am a Predestinarian Knowledge: The Key to Security in Christ

Death of a Fig Tree

September 9, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DeathOfAFigTree.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Matthew 21:18-22 A. I get uncomfortable reading this passage. 1. Here is a fig tree, that happens to lack figs when Jesus walks by. 2. Then Jesus kills it B. The disciples are caught up in amazement that by simply speaking, Jesus killed a fig tree. 1. But why destroy a tree to make this…

And Just Whose Fault Is It?

September 2, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/AndJustWhoseFaultIsIt.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Romans 9:14-24 I. I received a note that I found disgusting A. A woman complained that her husband wasn’t giving her the affection she deserved, so she kicked her husband out and brought in a boyfriend. 1. That sin doesn’t justify sin apparently doesn’t matter to her – Romans 3:8 B. What…

Has Becoming a Christian Changed You?

August 19, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/HasBecomingAChristianChangedYou.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Romans 12:1-8 I. The Barna Group has done several surveys on the impact Christianity has on people’s lives. A. In May, 2006, a survey showed that 51% said that they had been greatly transformed by their faith. 1. I found that interesting because of what Jesus said – Matthew 7:15-20 2. An…

The Path I Choose

August 12, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/PathIChoose.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Galatians 5:19-23 I. In the book of Galatians, Paul has severely chastised the brethren for attempting to bind the Old Law on Christians A. It was a different gospel, not what they were taught – Galatians 1:6-9 B. Paul has stood opposed to such trends – Galatians 2:11-14 C. To live under…

A Lesson from History

August 12, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/LessonFromHistory.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Peter 1:1-9 I. The year — A.D. 64 A. A major fire breaks out in the city of Rome. Coincidently, the fire centered in the poorer sections of the city. B. Many suspected Nero of ordering the burning to clear space for improvements and to remove untoward elements. However, Nero…

The Real Issue Regarding Kitchens and Fellowship Halls

August 5, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/RealIssueRegardingKitchensAndFellowshipHalls.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Colossians 3:12-18 I. Over the years Christians have experienced disagreements that have led to divisions A. In the late 1800’s it was disagreements over missionary societies and instrumental music in worship. It lead to the formation of the Christian Church and the Disciples of Christ. B. In the 1940’s and 1950’s…

It Is Well

August 5, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ItIsWell.mp3 by PJ Anderson

Prophetic Proof

August 2, 2012

Prophetic Proof – Part 1Prophetic Proof Part 2 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Deuteronomy 18:18-22 I. Throughout history there have been people claiming to know what others do not A. They claim to know mind of God and the future B. If you hint at questioning the truth of their claim, they get upset. C. Yet, Moses told…

God’s Peace

July 29, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/GodsPeace.mp3 by Andrew Long

Finding Liberty in Silence (Sermon)

July 22, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/FindingLibertyInSilence.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. It was one of those interesting coincidences. I received two correspondences dealing with separate issues, but both seeking justification in the same manner. A. In attempting to justify the use of instrumental music, Gary Mattingly, a preacher for the Christian Church wrote: “First and foremost, we must see that there…

Fuzzy Doctrine

July 15, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/FuzzyDoctrine.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 28:16-20 I. God did not author confusion – I Corinthians 14:33 A. But there are people running around today insisting that He did B. In July, 2012, the Episcopals approved transgender clergy and members, along with a service for blessing unions of homosexuals. 1. “We are entering into a time of…

Beware!

July 13, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Beware.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Peter 2:1-3 I. As the children were growing up, I felt that I was constantly reminding them to watch where they were going. A. They just assumed that most things around them were safe and rarely gave thought to the fact that it was people around them who were…

What Do You Expect from Your Bible?

July 8, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WhatDoYouExpectFromYourBible.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 119:1-8 I. When you open your Bible, what do you expect from it? II. Some Expect a Rule Book A. Just the other day I was asked “Where do I find a list of God’s laws in the Bible?” B. The Bible is not a reference book where you can look…

All in a Name

July 1, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2004/03/AllInAName.mp3 Text: Acts 4:5-14 I. Saved in a name A. Acts 4:8-12 – Only in the name of Jesus can we be saved II. What does “in his name” mean? A. With that one’s authority or with his approval 1. This was Peter’s answer to “by what authority” (Acts 4:7); he answered, “in the name of Jesus” (Acts 4:10)…

Salome’s Request

June 24, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SalomesRequest.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 20:17-28 I. We don’t know much about Salome, other than that she was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of the apostles James and John. A. She made a request of Jesus that he turned down – Matthew 20:20-22 B. Jesus later tells the disciples that they can ask…

Not Like the Old

June 17, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/NotLikeTheOld.mp3 by Pat Kelly

Seeking the Truth

June 10, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SeekingTheTruth.mp3 by Raymond Warfel

Instant Gratification

May 27, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/InstantGratification.mp3 by PJ Anderson

What Is the Gospel About?

May 13, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/WhatIsTheGospelAbout.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Isaiah 49:1-13 I. There is no end to the people who like to tell preachers how to do their job and what they are allowed to say or not say A. For many, they don’t want to hear about things like sin and its consequences, they don’t want to be…

Establishing Good Habits

April 29, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/EstablishingGoodHabits.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Peter 1:2-12 I. We spend a lot of time and money on education A. We learn fundamental skills and search for information that makes us stand out in the job market B. We teach our children, even when they whine and moan about school work, so that they are prepared…

The Other Side of Truth

April 22, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OtherSideOfTruth.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Thessalonians 1:3-10 I. People tend to focus one aspect, one characteristic when they deal with another person A. We have a tendency to categorize people, to pick out a dominate trait B. When people talk about God or Jesus, they will focus on the love of God. 1. God is love,…

Apostolic Succession (Hamilton)

April 22, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ApostolicSuccession.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Download Audio Text: Acts 20:17-36 I. How do you prove that your brand of Christianity is real? A. For some, the argument is based on who was around the longest. 1. A religion that just recently started is declared to be suspect. If the church has been around for 2,000 years, then…

Samson

April 15, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Samson.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 I. Heb 11:32-34 A. Many wonder why Samson is listed among these greats. B. True, his great strength was a wonder, but his life was not one many of us would want to imitate. C. How is it that Samson, with his many sins, has come to be listed with greats…

You Should Have Known

April 8, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/YouShouldHaveKnown.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 I. The writer of Hebrews addresses the Jewish people concerning why God changed His worship and laws A. He does so by citing passages from the Old Testament to prove points that if you just thought about it for a while you realize it must be so II. The…

Authority

April 8, 2012

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Authority.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Suppose you were studying with someone about the gospel of Christ A. We will assume that the person believes in God and that the Bible is God’s Word B. There are many who fit this description; yet, they do not obey the teachings in the Scriptures C. How do you show such a…