Saint Joseph Church of Christ Sermons

This morning’s message, For You Are with Me, continues our series through Psalm 23. If the Lord is for us, whom should we fear? Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23:1-4, Romans 8:31-39, Matthew 1:22-23 and Matthew 28:20.

This morning’s message, Yea, Though I Walk through the Valley, continues our series through Psalm 23. What is the valley of the shadow of death & how are you moving through it? Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23:1-6, Proverbs 4:18-27, 1st Corinthians 10:13 and Micah 4:1-2.

This morning’s message, He Restores My Soul, continues our series through Psalm 23. The Lord, your Good Shepherd, can restore your soul from death to life. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23:1-3, Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:12, Romans 8:20-22, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 51:12-13, and Acts 3:19-21.

This morning’s message, He Leads Me Beside, continues our series through Psalm 23. The still waters are always nearby if the Lord is your shepherd. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23:1-2, Genesis 6-9, Exodus 14, Joshua 3:14-17, Exodus 17, John 4, Matthew 3, Matthew 28, Romans 6, Colossians 2, Psalm 63:1, and Jeremiah 17:5-8.

This morning’s message, He Makes Me Lie Down, is presented by Shannon Caughey who serves the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Champaign County. The message continues our series through Psalm 23.

This morning’s message, The Lord Is My Shepherd, begins a 10-part series covering Psalm 23. Scriptures referenced included: Psalm 23, Genesis 2, Exodus 3:13-15, Exodus 6:6-8, Exodus 34:5-7, Deuteronomy 2:7, Romans 10:9, 1st Corinthians 12:3, and Philippians 2:5-11.

This morning’s message, Unity in the Body, is shared by Curt Carter, one of our elders at SJCOC. Scriptures referenced included: Ephesians 1:15-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 14:19, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 3:17-19, John 3:16-17, Matthew 17:20, Ecclesiastes 4:10 -12, 1st Corinthians 12:12-20, Ephesians 4:3-6, Colossians 3:14, Romans 12:4-5 and Ephesians 4:15-16.

This morning’s message, Endurance & Hope, is shared by Mark Shadden, one of our elders at SJCOC. Scriptures referenced included: Philippians 3:10-17 and 2 Corinthians 12:3-4.

This morning’s message, Remembrance, encourages us to keep our atonement by Jesus Christ in our minds and hearts at all times, leading us to rest. Scriptures referenced included: Leviticus 16:29-34, Hebrews 10:10-14, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:10-16 and Romans 7:24-25.

This morning’s message, Fulfillment, encourages us to trust that Jesus fulfilled our atonement and to live free from sin. Scriptures referenced included: 1st Corinthians 5:1-13, Leviticus 18:7-8, Leviticus 20:11, Leviticus 18:3, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 4:16, Leviticus 16:1-22, and Leviticus 16:23-28.

This morning’s message, Sacrifice, compares the Day of Atonement to Jesus’ betrayal, death, and resurrection. Scriptures referenced included: Luke 24:1-8, Leviticus 16:1-22, Leviticus 17:11, Romans 6:22-23, Matthew 27:50-51, 1st Corinthians 3:16-17, 1st Peter 3:18, Colossians 2:14, 1st Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 7:24-27, Leviticus 26:11-13, and 1st Timothy 1:16-17.

This morning’s message, Preparation, begins a short series over Leviticus 16, the Day of Atonement, and Jesus Christ. Scriptures referenced included: Romans 6:23, Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4, Psalm 36:9, Deuteronomy 30:20, John 1:1-4, Psalm 103:12-13, Matthew 5:17, Hebrews 7:18-19, Leviticus 16:2-5, Hebrews 5:1-6, Genesis 14, 1st Peter 2:9, Matthew 3:13-17, Galatians 3:27, Isaiah 61:10, and Revelation 3...

This morning’s message, Glorifying like the Son, examines the difference between grace and holiness & our need for both. Scriptures referenced included: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 6:14, John 14:15, 1 Peter 1:13-16 and 1 Peter 2:1-3.

This morning’s message, Growing through the Spirit, addresses the Holy Spirit’s power and movement in our lives. Scriptures referenced included: Acts 8:18, Acts 1:15, Acts 2:1, Acts 2:4, 1st John 4:1, John 14:12-17, John 5:19-20, 1st Thessalonians 5:19-22, John 16:13-14, 1st Corinthians 12:7-10, 1st Corinthians 12:27-31 and 1st Corinthians 14:1-3. In addition to those, you are encouraged to read a...

This morning’s message, Growing toward the Lord, encourages us to do everything to God’s glory as He dwells with us always. Scriptures referenced included: 2 Peter 1:3, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4, Deuteronomy 10:8, John 1:14, Micah 6:8, Song of Solomon 6:3, Psalm 33:20-22, 1 Corinthians 10 and 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5.

This morning’s message, Grounded with the Word, impresses the importance of prayer, meditation on scripture, silence, and solitude. You’re invited to press into the contemplative life. Scriptures referenced included: Ecclesiastes 12:11-14, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 119:15, Psalm 119:18, Psalm 119:48, Psalm 119:55-56, Psalm 119:130-131, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 26:8-9, Habakkuk 2:20...

This morning’s message, Grounded in the Word, emphasizes knowing God through scripture and being rooted in truth according to our Creator. Scriptures referenced included: Revelation 4:11, John 1:1-5, John 16:12-14, Psalm 102:25-27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Colossians 3:6-9, Romans 12:2, 1 John 4:1, Job 33:22-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, and John 3:19-21.

This morning’s message, Everything We Need, begins a new series centered on living fully formed in pursuit of Christ. The primary scripture will be 2 Peter 1:1-11. Other scriptures referenced include: Galatians 2:20, Revelation 4:11, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 3:18, and Ephesians 4:22-24.

ome join us as we explore the calling of biblical mentorship and discipleship—growing in faith together, not alone. Through Scripture and real-life stories, we’re reminded that God uses relationships to shape us, sharpen us, and draw us closer to Jesus. Who is helping you grow spiritually? Who are you helping to grow spiritually? This message invites us to step past fear, trust God’s love, and liv...

This morning’s message, Acts to the Ends of the Earth, concludes our series through Acts with a reminder of the pattern set by the early church. Acts 28:11-31. Scriptures referenced include: Acts 28:11-31, Genesis Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:6-9, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 3:26, Acts 4:33, Acts 5:42 and Isaiah 6:8.

This morning’s message, Acts of Confidence, contrasts Paul’s confidence in the Lord with Greek assumptions in Acts 28:1-10. Other scriptures referenced include: Genesis 2:16-17, Acts 27:20-25, Psalm 27:1 & 13-14, Acts 14:11-15, Acts 13:10-11, and Acts 17:27-28.

This morning’s message, Acts of Alarm, explores the alarms sounded through the storm in Acts 27, referencing Hebrews 12:1-2.

This morning’s message, Acts of Defiance & Peace, pits rebellion against unity in Acts 21:15-23:11. Other scriptures referenced include: Matthew 16:24-25 and James 4:4.

This morning’s message, Acts of Prophecy, parallels Acts 21:1-14 with Christ’s birth. It’s an invitation into the silent night, alone with God’s presence, to endure for His will. Other scriptures referenced include: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Ephesians 1:9-10, Song of Solomon 6:3, Luke 2:4-5, Luke 2:15-16, Matthew 2:1-12, and Hebrews 12:2.

As we enter the third Sunday of Advent, we contemplate the **Joy** that we have in Jesus, symbolized by the lighting of the pink candle. We read the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8-11 and the angel's proclamation of good news and great joy for all people. This message of light breaking through the darkness reminds us of the constant joy that only Christ brings. The message then explores the vit...