Biblical Teaching

James Sullivan preaches about the applications of ancient Israelite and Jewish betrothals and weddings to God's marriage to His people that are throughout the Scriptures. This is especially clear in connection with the church's marriage to her bridegroom -- Jesus Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The prophet Amos spoke against abuses of Israel's wealthy against the needy. God promised to bring judgment on Israel but ultimately to restore them. This message observes how God created the universe and has universal authority to judge. This lesson also reflects upon various overlooked sins, calls for repentance, and calls to act with compassion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...

Because of the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah, God brought His wrath on them for their abuses upon travelers. This message draws from the destruction of Sodom in Genesis 19 seeing the need of people to view reality through knowing God as the Creator and to know God's created order especially for sexuality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/supp...

Have you ever wondered what God is doing with your life? Abram trusted in the promises of the LORD, and this message draws out how believers can trust in God's grace and live by faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

God pleads with His people to mourn and weep for their sins and be restored to Him. This message is on the Book of Joel among a series of lessons on each of the 12 Prophets in the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

This message draws from the Flood account to understand God's grace upon Noah and His just judgment upon the wickedness and violence of humanity. Faithful obedience is essential to following God's grace. Are you ready for God's final judgment on the world? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

God commanded His prophet Hosea to do a strange thing and marry a woman of harlotry to illustrate Israel's apostasy as adultery against God. This message draws from Hosea the hope for restoration to God even after abandoning God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Did God create the heavens and the earth at the same time that is "in the beginning"? Was Moses right that God created the cosmos and specifically the earth in 6 days? Was Jesus right that God created humanity male and female "from the beginning"? This message will draw observations for an actual creation in 6 days from Genesis 1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c...

Should believers "go the church"? This message will draw from Hebrews 10:23-31 with additional scriptures from 1 Corinthians to understand why God wants His people to gather together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Who should Christians share their faith with --- those who believe God already or those living wild lives? This message teaches both. This study draws from a list of scriptures to see whom God says are saved and are not saved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Is a human fetus a baby in the womb who deserves protection? This message draws from Luke 1 and other scriptures to demonstrate that the Bible has always agreed with science and the human fetus is an unborn child from conception. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

This message looks at the approach of Jesus, apostles, and prophets in the Bible to determine essential points and scriptures that Christians need to share with others in personal Bible study. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

This message draws from Paul's instructions in 2 Timothy and Titus to avoid quarreling and controversies that cause quarreling. Furthermore, the Scriptures also teach the need to correct errors with humility and severely rebuke those who are divisive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

When do you warn someone of a coming tragedy? Immediately. This message draws from God's words to Ezekiel demonstrating the responsibility of those who know God's Word to warn others and why God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

To what are you devoted? This message draws from the apostle Paul's instruction in 1 Timothy 4:6-16 about how to be a good servant who trains oneself for Godly devotion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

John wrote the Gospel of John so that those who read would believe the signs that Jesus did and so believe. The Gospel of John remains an effective tool for evangelizing to those who do not know Jesus. This message draws from Jesus's actions in proclaiming the gospel to individuals so that Christians can better follow His example. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c...

As he faced the end of his life, Peter reminded Christians to remember the prophets and Jesus's command via the apostles. He was preparing them for the coming scoffers who mock Jesus's coming again. Peter's response to such scoffing was that God is patient not wanting anyone to perish. This message draws from Peter's teaching about the coming day of the Lord and what will happen to the heavens and...

How can the common Christian stand against the wisdom of the world? Has not the advances of humanity surpassed the teachings of Jesus? This message encourages Christians to stand their ground against secular scholars and debaters who cannot know God by the world's wisdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The United States is now the third largest mission field in the world. Every Christian has a part in the mission of the church. This message relies on Jesus's teaching about making disciples and every Christian's role. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What good comes from living as a Christian in a Godless society? This message draws from 1 Peter teaching the faithful how to have a good life and see good days. Christians are blessed when we suffer for righteousness and put to shame those who curse us by our good conduct. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Why did Jesus rebuke a fig tree for not producing fruit when it was not in season? Jesus cursing that fruitless fig tree tree was a lesson about the fruitlessness that Israel was enduring from its faithless leaders. This message draws from Mark's Gospel in the Bible to uncover deeper insights about faith and works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-chris...

This message draws from Jesus's teaching about the defilement of evil in Mark 7:14-23. Jesus gave His longest list of things that are evil things that come from within. This message will look at the answer to such evil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Are you ever hesitant about evangelizing in certain situations? This message draws 3 questions from Jesus to effectively avoid contentious traps, turn the tables on false teachers, and open the door for evangelism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The apostles were afraid seeing waves fill the boat. From fear, they woke Jesus who calmed the storm. Jesus asked, "Why are you so afraid? Have you no faith?" This message draws from Jesus's miracle and words from this event of calming the storm with application for confronting this stressed world around us with faith. Following Christ always works for good. --- Support this podcast: https://podca...

The apostle Paul boasted in the Lord. Paul boasted of his weaknesses to glorify God. This message draws more about how such Christian boasting undermines slander and false teaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support