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

April 23, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 1 - 6:00 PM Session   Opening 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 25:16

May 17, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon Welcome to our question-and-answer session with Neal and Hiram. In this episode the hosts field ten submitted questions from members and visitors, unpacking difficult topics with Scripture, pastoral insight, and practical application. Topics covered include whether we "entertain angels unawares" and the present role of angels and demons in the world; hospitality and...

May 17, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon This episode explores how to avoid the two common extremes in Christian living — full-on worldliness and monastery-style separatism — and instead embrace a third, biblical way of enjoying God's world. Hiram walks listeners through key passages from Ecclesiastes and other Scripture to show how believers can live joyfully and faithfully: enjoy your work, savor food an...

May 17, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class In this episode of the Common Sins and Struggles class, Joey leads a candid study on the struggle of money and how the love of money can become the root of many other sins. Using key Scriptures (1 Timothy 6:10, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Luke 12, Matthew 6, Mark 10, Luke 16, Proverbs, Philippians and Acts), the discussion traces how money can fuel covetousness, greed,...

May 13, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this episode we work through 1 John chapters 3 and 4, exploring how John answers the church’s confusion about how to know if someone truly knows God. Hiram recaps last week (when Chris filled in) and traces John’s two primary evidences of genuine faith: believing rightly about Jesus and loving other Christians. Topics covered include the rise of false t...

May 10, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon   In this sermon-style episode Neal walks listeners through Luke 13:10–17, the account of a woman who had been bent over for eighteen years and was miraculously healed by Jesus. The message examines the biblical story in detail, drawing on cross-references from Hebrews, Matthew, John and other passages to illuminate Jesus’ compassion, authority, and the proper human...

May 10, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This episode surveys the women of the book of Judges and centers on Deborah — Israel’s fourth judge and a prophetess — to draw practical lessons for Christian living. Neal opens by noting the worshipful setting and surveys a range of women in Judges: Aksa (Caleb’s daughter), Jael (who killed Sisera), Jephthah’s daughter, Samson’s Philistine wives, the Levite’...

May 10, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class This episode explores money as a universal spiritual struggle: how it shapes our desires, competes with God, and quietly becomes one of the strongest idols in our lives. Joey leads a candid congregation discussion with contributions from Russell, Byron, Chuck, Miller, and others as they wrestle with real-life examples and honest questions about security, pride,...

May 6, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class   In this episode we complete a deep study of 1 John chapter 3, beginning with the context in the closing verses of chapter 2. Chris reviews John’s message that Christians are "children of God," explains how this identity gives assurance and confidence at Christ’s return, and examines related passages (1 John 5, 1 Corinthians 15, Philippians 3) that describe...

April 29, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class This episode is a verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John 2 that unpacks what it means to "walk in the light." Hiram examines John's purposes for writing (joy, assurance of eternal life) and connects chapter 2 to the opening themes of chapter 1: the reality of Jesus in the flesh, fellowship with God, and ongoing cleansing by the blood of Christ (1 John 1:1–4;...

May 3, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon   In this episode we celebrate life’s milestones—honoring two college graduates, ten high school graduates, and the joyful baptism of Randy Huff and his son Hayden after study and outreach by Justin and Hiram—before moving into a practical, pastoral message about clearing the spiritual clutter that can crowd our hearts and minds. Using everyday images (garage and yar...

May 3, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon   This episode is a deep-dive sermon on the life of King Hezekiah, unpacking why he stands out among the kings of Israel and Judah. Drawing primarily from 2 Chronicles 29–32, 2 Kings 18–20 and Isaiah 36–39, Hiram traces Hezekiah’s reforms, his restoration of temple worship and the Passover, his reliance on prayer during the Assyrian crisis, his miraculous extension o...

May 3, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class In this episode Joey leads a candid lesson on the common struggle of being overly critical — a fault that often shows up in both our words and our thoughts. Beginning with a light personal note (the host is working through a toothache) the session defines criticism and explains how it can be either legitimate or illegitimate. Using everyday examples (quality ass...

April 22, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class This episode introduces a new week-by-week series through 1 John (and later 2–3 John), taught in a classroom setting where the instructors have swapped: Hiram leads the 1 John series while Neil teaches Nehemiah in the adjacent adult class. The approach for the quarter is big-picture, one major theme per chapter, emphasizing themes that John repeats across his...

April 19, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon   In this episode Neal opens with a striking historical anecdote about the catastrophic 1889 Johnstown flood to illustrate the consequences of poor preparation, then pivots to Jesus’ teaching about building life on a solid foundation. Using Luke, Matthew, and other New Testament passages, the talk frames spiritual preparation as an individual responsibility and a...

April 19, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class In this episode from a "common sins and struggles" class, Joey leads an interactive discussion about gossip — its definition, why it’s sinful, and how it harms everyone involved. Using Scripture as the guide, the class examines gossip alongside related sins such as slander, being a busybody, and careless speech, and emphasizes how these practices contradict J...

April 12, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon   In this episode Hiram addresses a growing number of Americans who claim no religious affiliation and offers practical tools Christians can use to talk with skeptics. Framing the conversation around both scripture and observable reality, the message aims to equip listeners to "meet people on their terms" — arguing that belief in God is not just a faith claim but...

April 15, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class In this episode Chris finishes a study of 1 Peter, covering the end of chapter 4 and all of chapter 5. The class walks listeners through Peter’s counsel to first‑century Christians facing organized persecution and offers lessons that apply to believers today. Topics include the reality of “fiery trials,” rejoicing in partaking of Christ’s sufferings, and the...

April 12, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon This episode is a sermon-style exploration of Matthew 17 (the Mount of Transfiguration) that uses a memorable vision-clinic analogy to show how Scripture reveals Jesus as he truly is. Hiram traces a pattern across Matthew and the Old Testament: God often calls people "up the mountain" to give clearer spiritual sight. The message weaves narrative, biblical expositi...

April 12, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class In this episode Joey leads a candid study on common sins and struggles around speech—focusing primarily on swearing (both taking oaths and using profane language) and previewing gossip for the next session. Drawing on Scripture (Genesis, Deuteronomy, Matthew, Ephesians, James, Psalms, and other passages), the talk contrasts biblical oaths with casual swearing...

April 8, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class In this episode we continue our Words of Life series with a deep, practical walk through 1 Peter chapter 4. Neal situates the epistle in its first-century context—believers scattered and suffering—and explains how their living hope in the resurrection of Christ helps them endure trials. Drawing connections to previous chapters, the message highlights the five...

April 5, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon   In this episode Hiram recounts a March 23–31 mission trip to southern Nigeria with a team of ten Americans — including Brian and Sondra Davis of World Bible School, Daniel Gaines, Keefka Sargent, Bill Pennell, Chad Wagner (trip leader), Brittany, and others — to teach, encourage, and serve alongside Nigerian Christians. The group worked with Western Nigeria Chris...

April 5, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon   In this episode Neal walks through Hebrews chapter 13 and shows how the central truth that "Jesus is better" should shape everyday character. Beginning with a striking true-life anecdote about an 18-year-old angler whose honesty cost him a state record but won him a place in the "hall of fame of character," the speaker uses that story to launch into a broader ser...

April 5, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class In this episode Joey leads a Bible-based study on the common sin of pride: what it is, how it appears (an exaggerated sense of self-worth, pride in possessions, and pride in self-sufficiency), and why each form separates us from God. Key passages discussed include James 4, Philippians 2–3, Proverbs, Matthew 6, and passages on repentance and correction. The spe...

April 1, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class In this episode a Chris covers 1 Peter chapter 3, building on last week’s study of chapter 2. Topics include the Christian marriage relationship—wives’ conduct and a gentle, quiet spirit, husbands’ duty to dwell with understanding and give honor, and how godly conduct can win unbelieving spouses. The talk compares Peter’s instruction with passages from Ephesia...