Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ)

May 24, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon This episode is a short devotional sermon focused entirely on the gospel theme of grace. Using a vivid restaurant story—where a surprised diner learns his meal was paid for by another—and the classic General Mills “add an egg” advertising anecdote, the speaker frames grace as God’s unearned gift that changes how we live. The service’s music and readings all build to...

May 24, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon This episode is a sermon-based exploration of the New Testament book of Philemon, examining how the gospel transforms ordinary lives and relationships. The speaker walks listeners through the historical background — Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus — and explains why this brief one-chapter letter matters for Christians today. Using everyday analogies (the periodic table...

May 17, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode Joey continues a teaching series on common sins and struggles, focusing on selfishness as the root of many moral and relational problems. Drawing on Philippians 2:1–4 and James 3–4, the talk defines selfishness biblically, contrasts it with Christlike humility, and explains how selfish ambition, conceit, envy, and self-seeking lead to conflict...

May 20, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class This episode is a teacher-led Bible class focused on First John chapter 5. Hiram walks the group through the chapter’s major themes: how Christians can know they currently possess eternal life, what constitutes true faith, and how faith should be demonstrated in a believer’s life. Topics covered include: the meaning of being "born of God," the relationship b...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 10:30 AM Session   This episode is a classroom-style apologetics lecture that tackles the three central questions of the Christian faith: Is there a God? Is the Bible from God? Is Jesus the Son of God? Led by an instructor in apologetics, the talk walks listeners through clear, memorable arguments and practical steps for explaining and defending Christian b...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 6:00 PM Session Wayne Jones delivers a sermon analyzing the last nine chapters of Genesis, focusing on the story of Joseph and Jacob. He argues that the narrative is not primarily about the individual patriarchs but about God's overarching purpose and character. The lecture identifies six key activities of God demonstrated in these chapters: wrapping up pre...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 10:30 AM Session   This lecture reframes the biblical story of Joseph from a simple children's tale into a profound narrative about facing life's trials with faith. The speaker argues that Joseph's story is relatable because it mirrors the "roller coaster" of human life, full of ups and downs. The central theme is Joseph's "coat of many trials," representin...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 9:30 AM Session   A lesson on "Developing a Courageous Faith Like the Patriarchs." Rose uses the analogy of an anchor line connecting a ship to the anchor (God) to illustrate how faith is developed through the "tension" of life's struggles and trials. The lecture examines the lives of Old Testament patriarchs—Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and briefly...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 9:30 AM Session   The main content of the lecture analyzed Genesis chapters 37 and 38. The first part focused on Genesis 37, detailing Joseph as Jacob's favored son, the intense hatred from his brothers fueled by this favoritism and Joseph’s prophetic dreams, and their plot to kill him. This led to Reuben's intervention, Joseph being thrown into a pit, and...

April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 8:30 AM Session   Dan Winkler continues a series centered on the phrase “from the beginning,” which occurs 23 times in the New Testament. This session examines Matthew 19, where the phrase appears twice in the context of marriage, divorce, and remarriage (MDR). The speaker critiques common misreadings of the chapter, stressing that its broader theme is “kin...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 7:00PM Session Walking with God - Justin Rogers   This lecture examines the biblical idea of “walking with God,” centering on Enoch in Genesis 5. It highlights unique features of Enoch’s story—the timing of his walk with God and his sudden disappearance—to clarify what a God-directed life looks like. The talk contrasts this walk with worldly mindsets, inclu...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 6:30PM Session   Has God Said…? - Mike Vestal   The lecture by Mike Vestal examines the nature of sin and Satan’s strategy in Genesis 3, framing humanity’s fall as “Paradise Lost in Seven Steps.” Sin is portrayed not as a trivial act (like eating fruit) but as a grave offense against God—idolatry, rebellion, and distorted love. The seven steps of Satan’s st...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 6:00PM Session   Closing out the 3rd day of the 2026 version of the Equipped Workshop hosted by the Cumberland Trace Church of Christ, Andy Baker leads the assembly in a few A cappella songs.   Duration 25:11

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 3:30 PM Session   How Involved Should Your Parents Be in Your Life (Gen. 24) - Glenn Hitchcock   The lecture examines parental involvement and faith through Genesis 24, focusing on Abraham. It begins by defining a parent, including both biological and adoptive. The core centers on God’s promise to Abraham to make him a great nation, and how Abraham, in old...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 3:30 PM Session   Preachers: Two Dozen Sermon Outlines from Genesis - Todd Crayton   The lecture outlines teachings aimed primarily at preachers but applicable to anyone studying the Bible. It presents preaching as the gospel expressed through a Christian’s unique personality and stresses clear, organized communication. The session draws lessons from Genesi...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 3:30 PM Session   In this episode Bethany uses the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment as a vivid entry point to explore the life of Esau from Genesis. The talk weaves psychological research, biblical narrative, and personal stories to examine how impulse, trust, and spiritual awareness shaped Esau’s choices and outcomes. The episode reviews key events in Esau’...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 3:30 PM Session This episode is a sermon-style exposition of Genesis 32–36 that traces how God transforms Jacob into Israel. Featuring speaker Carl, the message opens with prayer and moves through Jacob’s fear, prayer, night-long wrestling with God at Peniel, the physical limp he receives, and the subsequent reconciliation with Esau. The speaker examines th...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 2:30 PM Session   Youth: "Remember Lot's Wife" (Luke 17:32) - Dean Thompson   A lecture-discussion on Jesus’ statement in Luke 17:32, “Remember Lot’s wife,” presenting it as both a warning and an encouragement for Christians to remain obedient, forward-looking, and steadfast. Drawing from Genesis 19:15–26, the talk underscored the certainty of God’s word, t...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 2:30 PM Session   Text Questions: Who Really Wrote The Book Of Genesis And How Do We Know? - Jody Apple   The lecture series discusses the authorship of Genesis and the Pentateuch, focusing on the evidence for "substantial Mosaic authorship" and how to properly frame questions about the topic. The instructor argues that while Genesis does not explicitly nam...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 2:30 PM Session In this fast-paced teaching session (a leadership/preacher track) Allen surveys 15 characters from Genesis that are referenced in the epistles of the New Testament, explaining how each person points to major theological themes and offering practical sermon ideas. The episode situates the study within a broader Bible overview (the 5.12 Old Te...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 2:30 PM Session This Equip Conference message (hosted at Cumberland Trace Church) walks through Genesis 29–31, tracing the intertwined lives of Jacob and Laban and drawing practical, faith-filled lessons for listeners. The speaker opens from the well where Jacob meets Rachel and follows the story through Jacob’s long years with Laban, the marriage deception...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 1:30 PM Session   Marriage/Family Panel Discussion: Questions and Insights for Family - Bill Burk, Steven Ford, Richard Sutton   A panel discussion featuring Richard Sutton, Bill Burke, and Stephen Ford addressed strengthening marriages and families. The session began by introducing the panelists, highlighting their diverse backgrounds in mission work, bibl...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 1:30 PM Session Youth Panel Discussion: Questions and Insights for Youth - Jerry Elder, Justin Rogers, Tim Lewis   Three directors and ministers—Tim Lewis, Dr. Justin Rogers, and Jerry Elder—discuss the primary struggles facing young people today: busyness, social media pressure, and anxiety. They offer practical guidance for spiritual growth, including con...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 1:30 PM Session   Preachers/Elders Panel Discussion: Questions and Insights for Leaders - Mike Vestal, Richard Melson, Wayne Jones   The panelists discuss how church elders can balance their spiritual and administrative duties, emphasizing delegation ("train and trust"). They explore strategies for elders to genuinely know their congregation in growing chur...

April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 1:30 PM Session   Join hosts Emily Pollard, Brittany Kemp, and Tiffany Secula for a heartfelt and practical conversation about living out faith in the middle of busy, messy, and unexpected seasons. Each woman brings personal experience—Emily serving young women in ministry and raising a growing family, Brittany balancing family life, missions experience and...