Service Over Self

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ServiceOverSelf.mp3 by PJ Anderson

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The Value of Souls

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ValueOfSouls.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 15:1-10   I.         It is far too easy to lose sight of the goal             A.        We look at the sin in the world around us, knowing that we are not to get caught up in it – Romans 6:1-2             B.        We don’t want to be influenced by the world – I…

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A Good Name

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GoodName.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Mark 14:3-9 I.         During Memorial Day, this country sets aside time to remember those who have died before us.             A.        How do people remember those who have left this life? (Actual tombstones)                         1.         Beneath this stone, a lump of clay, Lies stingy Jimmy Wyatt. Who died one morning just at ten And…

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The False Prophets Who Cry “Wolf!”

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FalseProphetsWhoCryWolf.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text:: Ezekiel 13:3-9   I.         It was 6pm on May 21 and thousands learned that they were duped into believing that Judgment Day had come.             A.        So many were saying before the day                         1.         Well, I’m certain it will happen, but even if it doesn’t, I rather be prepared just in case.                         2.         Well,…

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The Temple of the Lord

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/TempleOfTheLord.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1   I.         What is a temple?             A.        In warning Christians not to bind themselves with unbelievers, Paul reminds us that we are the temple of God – II Corinthians 6:16                         1.         It is the place where God dwells – I Corinthians 3:16                         2.         Both on an individual scale as well…

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Cover Up

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CoverUp.mp3 by PJ Anderson

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Marriage

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Marriage.mp3 by Edward Myers

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The Immorality of Atheism

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ImmoralityOfAtheism.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Romans 1:28-32   I.         Atheism is a religion of destruction             A.        Its adherents try to destroy the belief system of any contrary belief system                         1.         It demands proof from others while believing that giving no proof of its own is somehow “proof”                         2.         As an example, “Prove there is a God” is never…

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Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2011Spring4JesusHealsTheManBornBlind.mp3 by Taylor Ladd Influence and Evangelism

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The Purpose of Our Calling

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2011Spring3ThePurposeOfOurCalling.mp3 by Taylor Ladd Influence and Evangelism

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Learning to See Souls

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2011Spring2LearningToSeeSouls.mp3 by Taylor Ladd Influence and Evangelism

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God’s Captivated Captives

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2011Spring1GodsCaptivatedCaptives.mp3 by Taylor Ladd Influence and Evangelism

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Influence and Evangelism

by Taylor Ladd April 17-20, 2011 God’s Captivated Captives Learning to See Souls The Purpose of Our Calling Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind Tactics for Defending Our Faith

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Does Science Refute the Bible?

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DoesScienceRefuteTheBible.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I.       Satan throws doubt on the God’s word through various means           A.      "The early parts of Genesis are just a myth. Everyone knows that evolution has been proven."           B.      Yet, evolution has never been proven. There exists more evidence to show that the evolution as described by Darwin cannot exist. II.      Why is it…

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How Old Is the World? (Sermon)

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HowOldIsTheEarth.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Job 38:1-11   I.         The assumption that our world is billions of years old appears everywhere in our culture.             A.        It is so prevalent that few stop and question whether it is true.             B.        But as God pointed out to Job, man wasn’t there at the beginning (Job 38:2). Everything we have…

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Jabez’s Prayer

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/JabezsPrayer.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Chronicles 4:9-10   I.         In a long list of names, under the family of Judah is brief mention of a person named Jabez.             A.        We learn that his name means “he will cause pain.” Though what kind of pain he caused, outside of childbirth we do not know.             B.        He is…

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Why Do We Continue in Sin?

Why Do We Continue In Sin Part 1Why Do We Continue In Sin Part 2Why Do We Continue In Sin Part 3Why Do We Continue In Sin Part 4 by PJ Anderson

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Why Did God Have Children Killed?

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WhyDidGodHaveChildrenKilled.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: I Samuel 15:1-9   I.         Some questions, by their very nature are difficult topics to take up. The things discussed make us queasy.             A.        Yet, you will find that those opposed to Christianity will often attack with these same topics for the very reason that they know it makes you uncomfortable.…

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The Sacrifice of Isaac

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SacrificeOfIssac.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Genesis 22:1-14   I.         There are stories that cause some concern because they involve the concept of sacrificing a human being to God.             A.        They cause concern because the Bible is very clear about God’s opinion on human sacrifices.             B.        The slaying of humans invokes a death sentence – Genesis 9:5             C.        False…

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To the Young Men

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ToTheYoungMen.mp3 by Kirk Davidson

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The Book of Jasher

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BookOfJasher.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Samuel 1:17-27   I.         It is no mystery that people are not happy with God’s word. Through the ages people have sought ought various reasons to modify it.             A.        No long ago, Dan Brown wrote a fictional book called The DaVinci Code. At the core of this book was the…

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Marriage Covenants

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MarriageCovenants.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Ephesians 5:22-33   I.         We’ve all talked about the changes in society we have seen during our lives             A.        One aspect is the rapid change in people’s view of marriage             B.        The number of divorces has sky-rocketed.                         1.         Marriages today can be terminated just because one person wants to end the marriage. No…

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Acting from Compassion

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ActingFromCompassion.mp3 by Kirk Davidson

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Overview of Amos

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/OverviewOfAmos.mp3 by PJ Anderson

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The Importance of Covenants – Part II

The Importance of Covenants – Part 3The Importance of Covenants – Part 4 Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34   I.         Covenants play a major role throughout the Scriptures.             A.        These are not promises, such as to be somewhere next week. Nor are they just solemn oaths.             B.        Covenants create a binding relationship between people, much like a treaty. II.        Parts of…

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Drinking in the Bible

Grapes Matthew 7:16 Old Testament Sermon with Audio: Drinking in the Old Testament Article: Old Testament Beverages New Testament Sermon with audio: Drinking in the New Testament Article: New Testament Beverages

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The Importance of Covenants – Part I

The Importance of Covenants – Part 1The Importance of Covenants – Part 2 Text: Genesis 9:9-17   I.         People have lost their understanding of covenants. People really don’t understand them or their importance.             A.        In part, it is because we don’t honor our word as we once did as a people.                         1.         Like New Year resolutions, they only…

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When It’s All About Me

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/WhenItsAllAboutMe.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 12:13-21   I.         Peter once tried to hide the fact that he followed Jesus.             A.        Despite repeated accusations that he was seen with Jesus, he denied the truth.             B.        But one servant called his bluff, pointing out “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you” (Matthew 26:73).…

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Selfish Christians

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/SelfishChristians.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 18:23-35   I.         Some people are quick to tell you what you need to do, but they can’t see anything that needs improvement in their own lives at the moment.             A.        I had a phone call that had me thinking about this.                         1.         A woman was looking for a haircut for…

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Can We Know?

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/CanWeKnow.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 24:36-44   I.         A massive advertising campaign has started claiming that Jesus’ second coming and the Judgment Day will be on May 21, 2011.             A.        Different billboard proclaim slogans, such as “The wise men knew, we can know” or “Noah knew, we can know.”             B.        Most of us understand that this…

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Confessing Our Faults

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ConfessingOurFaults.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 32   I.         I John 1:8-10             A.        Forgiveness of our sins is not automatic. God has always required action on our part to gain His forgiveness.             B.        In this passage we learn that God wants us to confess our faults. II.        Confession has always been required by God             A.        In the garden, God…

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Slavery in the Bible

Slavery in the Bible – Part 1Slavery in the Bible – Part 2 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Romans 6:15-23   I.         At times you will run into people who attempt to discredit the Bible by stating that some aspect of its teaching was immoral or at least shady.             A.        The idea is that if it was…

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The Continuation of Slavery

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/SlaveryInTheBiblePart1.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: John 8:28-36   I.         It is difficult to imagine, but slavery continues in the United States             A.        Oh, I know that slavery officially ended with the passing of the thirteenth amendment on December 6, 1865.             B.        Yet slavery continues to this day.             C.        Perhaps you are thinking, “I’m an American. I was born…

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Why Believe in God?

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/WhyBelieveInGod.mp3 by Bruce Irwin

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Studying Prayers

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2010Fall6StudyingPrayer.mp3 by Skip Sebree Communication Between God and Man

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Improving Our Prayers

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2010Fall5ImprovingOurPrayer.mp3 by Skip Sebree Communication Between God and Man

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