La Porte Church of Christ Podcast

Has God spoken, and can we trust what He has revealed? In this third lesson of the Truth That Transforms series, we examine the Bible as God’s inspired Word, given through human writers under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We consider how Scripture tells one unified story centered on Christ, reveals what creation alone cannot tell us, makes God’s will knowable, and provides everything necessary...

In this sermon, we explore the powerful account of Ahab and Naboth’s vineyard from 1 Kings 21. What began as a king’s selfish desire became a lesson in covetousness, conviction, injustice, and divine judgment. We will consider Naboth’s courage to stand for what was right, Jezebel’s ungodly influence, Elijah’s bold confrontation of sin, and the reminder that God always sees the truth. This lesson c...

Can we know that God exists, or is faith merely wishful thinking? In this second lesson of the Truth That Transforms series, we examine the evidence for God's existence through the testimony of creation, the design of the universe, the law of cause and effect, human consciousness, and the moral law written upon the heart. Drawing from Scripture and practical illustrations, we discover that God has...

Why am I here? It is the question behind every other question we ask in life. In this opening lesson of the Truth That Transforms series, we explore humanity's search for meaning, purpose, and identity. Through Scripture, we discover that God has placed eternity in our hearts, created us in His image, and designed us for a relationship with Him. We will examine how sin distorted God's original des...

In this sermon in song, we reflect on Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Through Scripture readings and hymns, we consider how faith trusts what God has spoken, hope holds to what God has promised, and love responds to the Savior who first loved us. Ultimately, all three lead us to Christ, where faith is strengthe...

In Genesis 32:22–32, Jacob spends a long night wrestling beside the brook Jabbok, only to discover that his greatest struggle is not with a man, but with God Himself. Before the blessing comes, Jacob is broken. Before his future is changed, his heart is transformed. In this lesson, we explore how God uses seasons of struggle, weakness, and surrender to shape His people. Jacob walked away with a li...

What do the words Sheol, Hades, and Hell actually mean in the Bible? Are they all the same place? Where did Jesus go after His death? What happens after we die? In this Sunday evening Q&A lesson, we examine the biblical terminology surrounding the realm of the dead and eternity. Through a careful study of Scripture, we explore the meanings of Sheol in the Old Testament, Hades in the New Testam...

In this sermon, “Lest We Forget,” we reflect on the importance of remembering the Lord through the memorial He has given His people: the Lord’s Supper. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, this lesson considers the body and blood of Christ, who should partake, the need to partake in a worthy manner, and how remembering the Lord must shape the way we live every day. As Memorial Day reminds us not t...

In this sermon, “No More Limping: Choosing the God Who Answers,” we revisit Elijah’s powerful confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel from 1 Kings 18:1–40. As Israel faltered between devotion to God and the pull of idolatry, Elijah called the people to make a decision: “If the Lord is God, follow Him.” This lesson reminds us that divided loyalty still threatens the heart today. Whi...

In this powerful study from Isaiah 58, we examine God’s warning to a people who continued practicing religion while their hearts drifted far from Him. “Bowed Heads and Distant Hearts” confronts the danger of outward worship without inward surrender and challenges us to consider whether our devotion to God extends beyond the assembly into daily living. Through Isaiah’s prophetic message, we are rem...

In this sermon, we study the life of King Asa and the sobering truth that yesterday’s faith is not enough for today’s battles. Asa began well by seeking the Lord, leading reform, and relying on God when outmatched, but his later years reveal the danger of drifting into self-reliance, resisting correction, and leaving God out. This lesson challenges us to keep seeking, trusting, and obeying the Lor...

This lesson explores the powerful influence of godly mothers through the example of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5. In A Faith That Shapes Generations, we examine how a mother’s faith, instruction, sacrifice, and perseverance can leave an eternal impact on future generations. This lesson challenges all Christians to consider the kind of spiritual legacy they are leaving behind and poin...

In this sermon, “A Name That Became a Warning,” we examine the reign of Jeroboam and the tragic legacy of a man who was given opportunity by God but allowed fear, convenience, and human wisdom to corrupt worship. Through his example, we are reminded that God’s people must worship in spirit and truth, trust God’s promises, respect His authority, and guard against any influence that leads others awa...

Following the resurrection, Jesus did more than comfort His disciples—He commissioned them. In Luke 24, the risen Lord grounded their faith in the reality of His resurrection, opened their understanding of the Scriptures, and sent them to proclaim repentance and remission of sins in His name. Connecting this mission with Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 5, this lesson reminds us that restored people...

"Is It Right for You to Be Angry?" (Jonah 4:4) Preacher: Joseph Vondenstein When is anger justified—and when does it lead us into sin? In this lesson, we explore God’s question to Jonah in Book of Jonah 4:4: “Is it right for you to be angry?” By examining examples of both God’s anger and man’s anger throughout Scripture, we learn that anger itself is not the problem—it’s how and why we use it. Fro...

In this lesson, we explore Ecclesiastes 1, where Solomon examines life lived only from an earthly perspective and reveals the emptiness of chasing success, pleasure, possessions, and wisdom apart from God. If everything beneath the sun is temporary, where can true meaning be found? We discover that while life under the sun leaves the heart empty, life centered on God gives purpose, peace, and eter...

After the resurrection, Jesus meets Peter by the sea—not to condemn him for his failure, but to restore him through love. Around a familiar fire, Jesus asks the question that reaches beyond Peter to every heart: “Do you love Me?” In this lesson, we explore how Christ meets us in our failures, restores us without shame, and calls us forward into faithful service. When love for Christ is real, it le...

Rehoboam started strong, chose pride over wisdom, and watched a kingdom divide. This sermon highlights the danger of arrogance, the value of godly counsel, and how God humbles hearts to bring us back to Him.

On the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples walked away from Jerusalem with heavy hearts and shattered expectations. Yet the risen Jesus came near, walked with them, opened the Scriptures, and transformed their sorrow into conviction. In this lesson, we explore how Christ still meets confused hearts, corrects us through His Word, and sets our hearts on fire again. When Jesus is recognized, ev...

Solomon had wisdom, wealth, and unmatched opportunity—yet he fell. In this sobering lesson from the life of Solomon, we explore how wisdom, blessings, and knowledge are not enough without continued faithfulness. This sermon challenges us to guard our hearts, avoid spiritual drift, and remain faithful to the end.

The resurrection of Jesus is not just a mere event to remember — it is a reality that changes everything. In this lesson, we walk through 1 Corinthians 15 and explore how the empty tomb transforms the message we preach, the meaning of our faith, the way we face death, the way we live right now, and the way we see Jesus. Because He lives, our hope is alive, our faith is meaningful, and our future i...

In Psalm 9, we are reminded that praise is not based on circumstances, but on who God is. This lesson explores wholehearted praise, trusting God’s throne, finding refuge in Him, and remembering that while man is frail, God is final.

What does it really mean to be part of the family of God? In this lesson, we explore the difference between simply attending and truly belonging. Looking at the words of Jesus and the example of the early church, we are challenged to move beyond convenience and into commitment. From Luke 9:57–62, we learn that discipleship requires being all in — not divided, not delayed, and not half-hearted. Whe...

What kind of fruit is growing in your life? In this lesson, we explore the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and what it truly means to walk in the Spirit. This lesson challenges us to look beyond outward appearance and examine the character being formed within us as we follow Christ.