Biblical Teaching

Lot chose to move to Sodom, into the midst of sin. People cried out to God against the city. The sins that we overlook every day have consequences. Lot is an example of such dismissal and casting pearls before swine. Righteousness does not partake of lawlessness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The church at Corinth was divided and had many problems. The apostle Paul wrote appealing to them to unite and agree, because Christians can. The philosophy of the world infected this church's core beliefs, brought forth sin, and produced division. This message focuses on church unity and preaching God's wisdom who is Jesus Christ. Christians must start with the pure gospel to unite together in Go...

When God destroyed the Earth with a flood, God had seen the evil and violence throughout the world. God saw that the intentions of everyone and the thoughts of their hearts were evil continually. However, Noah found God's favor and grace because he was righteous, blameless, and walked with God. God's grace came with instructions to build an ark for salvation. This sermon looks to Noah's example of...

Jesus's resurrection is the victory over death. How Jesus resurrected determined the beginning of the church. Jesus sent His disciples out to proclaim the gospel as witnesses, but first, Jesus had to address their acceptance and belief of the witnesses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

This message considers the encouraging account of Ruth with her loyalty and love for Naomi. Such character is always needed in Christian homes and the church today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Should preachers dismiss Jesus's burial from the gospel of Jesus Christ? Many have in their preaching and by excluding baptism as a burial with Christ. This message draws from significant details attesting to the honoriable burial of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

No one can be a saved without confessing faith that Jesus bodily resurrected. This message presents the evidences of Jesus's resurrection. When Peter preached on the Pentecost following Jesus's crucifixion, he proclaimed Jesus's resurrection with specific proofs as noted in this sermon. The historical evidences of Jesus's resurrection stand today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...

What effect would seeing Jesus crucified have on you? The Centurion who saw Jesus die declared, "Truly this man was the Son of God." The fulfilled predictions and historical facts stand out in the Gospel of Mark. This message depicts and draws from Mark's Gospel the details from its eyewitness source. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Today, many distort the meaning of Jesus's sacrificial suffering in His beatings, scourging, and crucifixion. This message observes the false witnesses, true accusations, and mockery of Jesus throughout His suffering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Judas is the "betrayer." The traiterous kiss of Judas is relatable to anyone who has a friend stab them in the back. This message draws from Judas's betrayal and applies this event to the Christian's life so that today's believer does not do the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What was the cause of the universe --- nothing, a mindless generator, or a mindful Creator? This message encourages listeners to seek out the most reasonable explanation for the existence of the universe. The Bible presents how God created a fully functioning and mature universe that accounts for the state of isotopes in rocks used for radiometric dating. Listen for this and more. --- Support this...

"Why can I not stop?" Everyone is at war with temptations. Many believers struggle with sin. The Bible tells us that for a person to be transformed then that one must renew the mind and set the mind on the Spirit. This sermon addresses how to set the mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus's prayers in the garden emphasize His full humanity in the face of suffering and death. This message draws out from the Scriptures the humility and emotive response of Jesus. His example of prayer resembled His whole life of prayer. Disciples have much to gain by studying Jesus's example today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Holy Spirit appoints church elders by the word that gives specific qualifications. The church needs elders. The Scriptures reveal that a church without elders is lacking. This message addresses the blessing of having qualified elders and their essential work in the church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

While the chief priests and sectarian groups disputed among themselves, a man came to Jesus having heard His answers to these leaders in the temple complex. He asked, "Which commandment is the most important of all?" This message explores to the teachable character of that man. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Paul commanded Timothy to teach faithful people who would teach others. This is the perpetual mission that Jesus gave to His disciples, so this is the mission of the church. This message addresses the need for teaching and discipleship after baptism that is essential to make disciples who make disciples. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What keeps you from focusing on what really matters --- trusting in Jesus Christ? Seeing a miracle is not enough. Jesus's disciples had to perceive and understand as Jesus taught them on the Sea of Galilee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus teaches His disciples about godly leadership. Jesus led His disciples to Jerusalem where He would give Himself as a ransom for many. Christ came to serve so must His disciples serve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What is the hope of the gospel? Christians believe in the one hope that Jesus bodily resurrected from the dead and so will the faithful resurrect like Christ (1 Cor 6:14). This sermon draws from the Scriptures about the resurrection to eternal life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What is the gospel that Christians are proclaiming? A lot of what Christendom is proclaiming is not of first importance to the gospel. This lesson reflects upon how the apostles preached the good message to the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Jesus instructed His disciples to pray for laborers to go into the harvest. Likewise, the apostle Paul wrote from prison seeking prayers for wisdom to speak the gospel. Prayer is one of the essentials of evangelism. This message explores some essential to begin sharing the faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Jesus marveled at the unbelief of those who recognized His miracles and were astonished at the wisdom of His teaching. However, Jesus continued moving and teaching more. Christians should learn from Christ's perseverance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Christians have weapons from God to destroy strongholds raised up against God. This message presents a simple biblical approach to correcting false views of God. By graciously doing so, the faithful open doors to sharing the gospel effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus demonstrated His authority by forgiving sins and healing a paralytic man. Christ's authority in speech to heal, forgive, and so much more reveal that Jesus is God in the flesh. Therefore, believers have all the more reason to observe all that Jesus has commanded. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus Christ amazes in the Gospel of Mark. His teachings and works attest that He is the Son of God, God in the flesh, and the Christ who resurrected from the dead. These select sermons from the Gospel of Mark come from the exposition of Scott Shifferd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support