La Porte Church of Christ Podcast

This Q&A lesson examines the New Testament teaching on speaking in tongues, clarifying that biblical tongues were real human languages given temporarily to confirm divine revelation—not emotional or unintelligible speech. By letting Scripture speak for itself, the sermon shows that tongues were orderly, purposeful, and never a sign of salvation, pointing instead to faithful obedience and a tra...

This Q&A lesson examines the New Testament teaching on speaking in tongues, clarifying that biblical tongues were real human languages given temporarily to confirm divine revelation—not emotional or unintelligible speech. By letting Scripture speak for itself, the sermon shows that tongues were orderly, purposeful, and never a sign of salvation, pointing instead to faithful obedience and a tra...

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 11 of 18 In this sermon, Shadows to Substance: Bread and Water, we explore how the manna and water in the wilderness point to Jesus Christ as the true Bread of Life and Living Water. Tracing Scripture from Exodus to the Gospel of John, this lesson shows how Christ alone satisfies spiritual hunger and thirst and sustains believers on the journey from redempt...

Sunday AM Worship Service I (Sunday, December 14, 2025) AM Worship LIVESTREAM Guest Speaker: Joseph Vondenstein In this sermon, we explore why Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must be received like a child. Through Scripture, we learn how childlike humility, trust, and patience shape a faithful walk with God.

Are we giving God our best—or only what’s left over? This sermon from Malachi challenges us to examine our sacrifices, worship, and priorities, calling us to honor God with wholehearted devotion rather than secondhand faith.

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 10 of 18 In our Shadows to Substance series, we see that the Old Testament is more than history—it is God’s divine preview of what was to come in Christ. One of the clearest of those previews is the prophet Elijah, a bold voice of repentance sent to call God’s people back in times of spiritual darkness. Jesus teaches that Elijah’s mission did not end with h...

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 9 of 18 In this lesson from the Shadows to Substance series, we explore how the life of Jonah foreshadows the mission, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Though Jonah and Jesus sharply contrast in character, Jesus reveals Jonah as a powerful sign pointing to the risen Savior who offers mercy and salvation to the world.

Wanted: Servants for Christ challenges us to rethink greatness through the life of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. This lesson calls every believer to humble obedience, loving service, and a life poured out for others—because we are wanted by God, both for salvation and for service.

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 8 of 18 In this Shadows to Substance lesson, we trace how David’s life as shepherd, anointed king, and victorious deliverer points forward to Jesus Christ—the Good Shepherd, the Anointed One, and the eternal King. From the battlefield to the throne, David’s story finds its fulfillment in the Son of David who conquers sin and reigns forever.

Life brings hardship as well as joy, yet God calls His people to give thanks in every circumstance. This Q&A sermon addresses how gratitude can thrive in tough times by fixing our hearts on Christ, trusting God’s unchanging goodness, and holding fast to the eternal hope we have in Him.

Sermon Serires: Shadows to Substance Part 7 of 18 This sermon explores Joseph as a vivid shadow of Christ, revealing how betrayal, suffering, and forgiveness became God’s pathway to redemption. Just as Joseph invited his brothers to “come near,” Jesus calls us to come to Him for rest, mercy, and new life in the true Substance—Jesus Christ.

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 5 of 18 This lesson traces the striking parallels between Moses and Jesus, showing how God’s plan of redemption moves from shadow to fulfillment in Christ. Just as Israel passed through the sea to freedom, Jesus calls us to obedient faith—culminating in baptism—so we can be delivered from sin and live under His new covenant.

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 4 of 18 In this Shadows to Substance sermon, we explore how Isaac powerfully foreshadows Jesus Christ—the promised Son, the beloved Son, and the willing sacrifice. From Mount Moriah to Calvary, the shadow gives way to the Substance as God provides the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 3 of 18 In this Shadows to Substance lesson, we trace how Noah’s ark and the flood foreshadow God’s salvation in Christ—showing that just as only those in the ark were saved, only those in Christ are saved today. Using 1 Peter 3:20–21, we connect the “type” of water deliverance to the “antitype” of baptism as an obedient appeal to God for a clean conscience...

Sermon Series: Shadows to Substance Part 2 of 18 In this Shadows to Substance sermon, we examine Adam as a type of Christ—showing how through the first man came sin and death, but through the second Adam came righteousness and life. From Eden to the cross, Scripture reveals God’s redemptive plan unfolding as the shadow gives way to the Substance—Jesus Christ.