Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

This is the fifth and final of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas.  Recorded July 1, 2026

This is the fourth of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas.  Recorded June 30, 2026

This is the third of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas.  Recorded June 29, 2026

This is the second of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas.  Recorded June 28, 2026

This is the first of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas.  Recorded June 28, 2026

Faithful living is a lifelong process. From our baptism forward, it is essential that we continue to increase our faith in God and our holiness in both thought and action. Still, it is easy to get off track. Sometimes we allow our actions to display purity while our hearts are filled with less-than-holy desires. Conversely, it is possible to have good intentions and noble thoughts while paying lit...

A sermon given by Caleb George on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

A sermon given by Kevin Henson on Sunday, Jun 7, 2026.

Betrayal hurts, especially when it comes from someone who is loved. A first-century carpenter faced what appeared to be betrayal but chose mercy over retribution. Though he later learned that there had been no betrayal, he is used by the gospel writer Matthew to present a picture of genuine righteousness. This sermon will explore Matthew’s teachings on righteousness and how Joseph sets the standar...

A sermon given by Jeremy Wilcox on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

An inheritance is special; it demonstrates the love one has for another by bequeathing things of value, whether monetary or sentimental. The New Testament is filled with language concerning inheritances, with “inheriting the kingdom” holding a prominent place in the discussion. The means by which this inheritance is given and obtained are of utmost importance and will be the topic of this sermon....

At first glance, Lot and Rahab seem to have little in common. Separated by centuries and coming from very different circumstances, these two biblical figures would not seem natural subjects for comparison. Yet a closer examination reveals many parallels, all centering on salvation from destruction. While their stories share many similarities, their responses to impending judgment differ sharply an...

The account of Jericho’s demise is one of the best-known passages in the Bible and presents a clear picture of God’s power over evil. In a most unusual display, He instructed His people to march around the city once a day for six days, and seven times on the seventh day. Only then did the walls fall. Thus, the writer of Hebrews states, “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been e...

With His earthly work completed, Jesus prepared to ascend back to the Father. Before departing, He gathered His disciples for one last command, often identified as His “Great Commission.” While these words gave essential direction to His apostles, they also challenge and comfort His modern-day followers. This sermon will delve into these important words and reveal the comfort offered to His follow...

The account of the tower builders at Babel is one of the more unusual accounts in the Bible. With blatant disregard for God, they chose their own authority, their own project, and their own way of making a name for themselves. However, this was not to be; God brought their arrogance to an end by confusing their language, which led to their dispersal. Though this occurred many years ago, the lesson...

“You don’t control me.”  It’s the cry of an angry teen… a frustrated spouse… a heart pushing back against authority. But while it may win an argument, it doesn’t reflect reality. The truth is simple: everyone is controlled by something. The only question is—what?  Writing to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul points us to a different kind of control—the control of Jesus Christ (II Corinthians 5:14)...

This "Questions & Answers" sermon focused on three questions submitted by attendees in the past few months. A sermon given by Greg Chandler on April 5, 2025

Where does a Christian go when he or she dies? This question has long been discussed and debated as the people of God contemplate the life to come. The Bible is not silent on this topic; it offers a number of descriptions that help form an answer. Location, however, is not of primary importance, as indicated in one of Jesus’ final prayers to His Father. This sermon will focus on Jesus’ view of ete...

Suffering for Jesus is not unexpected, yet it can leave one spiritually diminished if one is not careful. As the Thessalonian saints faced persecution, Paul wrote words of encouragement, reminding them that those who cause their suffering will face God in judgment, while those who remain faithful in suffering will receive the reward promised by God. We will explore this passage in this sermon. Pau...

There’s something especially surprising about eating what you expect to be sweet, only to discover too late that it’s bitter. Interestingly, the Bible uses this idea of bitterness to describe an attitude that has turned away from joy and hope because of real or perceived hardships in life. This sermon will explore what Scripture teaches about the problem of bitterness—what causes it and how citize...

After teaching His followers not to worry about food, drink, or clothing, Jesus offers a strong admonition and promise: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” But what, exactly, will be added? This question will be explored in this sermon. The study will focus on what God has promised, His timing in fulfilling those promises, and what...

Jesus spoke often about entering His kingdom, but one statement in particular must have startled His disciples: “Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” (Mark 10:15). In a world that values independence and self-sufficiency, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God is received in a very different way — with the simple trust of a child. What di...

Almost every parent can relate to making a child apologize by requiring an “I’m sorry” to pass from the offender’s lips. Rarely is this heartfelt; however, it does illustrate that we often link the request for forgiveness with the spoken word. While this is important, Scripture also highlights another major (yet often neglected) aspect of biblical forgiveness: honor.  This sermon will explore this...

Cain and Abel may be the best-known brothers in human history; however, they are remembered not for their brotherly bond, but for murder. When jealousy flared over their sacrifices to God, Cain let emotion rule over humility. Though this happened long ago, the account of Cain still helps every person see the dangers of allowing sin to be master. This sermon will explore the ancient story of Cain a...

It is essential that we never lose sight of Jesus’ identity and the power He holds. The Apostle Matthew certainly reinforces this idea in his Gospel account by devoting a great deal of attention to revealing Jesus as the Messiah with the power to heal. In one block of his Gospel account (4:23–9:35), he records the entirety of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount along with numerous healings to help readers...