Venice church of Christ

Joseph called Barnabas was an apostle and an important early Christian. How did he prove to be a "son of encouragement," and what can we know of him? Barnabas | The Apostles | Sermon Outline

Judas Iscariot, infamous for having betrayed the Lord Jesus. A greedy thief, indeed, but a monster? What do we learn of Judas in Scripture? Judas Iscariot | The Apostles | Sermon Outline

We are thankful that Del Scott, an elder of the Studebaker Road church of Christ in Long Beach, California, proved willing to meet with us and discuss the work of the eldership in shepherding a congregation. We hope you find the discussion profitable.

Jesus chose twelve Apostles. We learn some regarding three of them; the other nine, not so much. What can be known about them, and how can we gain encouragement from their example? The "Minor Nine" Apostles | The Apostles | Sermon Outline

John son of Zebedee was called from the nets to proclaim the Word of life in Jesus Christ. A son of thunder? The beloved disciple? What can we know of John son of Zebedee? John son of Zebedee | The Apostles | Sermon Outline

Simon, a Galilean Jewish fisherman, was given a most extraordinary opportunity. He served the Lord Jesus with passion and zeal. He matured into his faith; we do well to follow his example. Simon Peter | The Apostles | Sermon Outline

God provided on Mount Moriah / Zion. God made His name to dwell there. In a very real sense He still does to this day. Will we come to Mount Zion and dwell eternally with God? Mount Moriah / Zion | Mountains in Scripture | Sermon Outline

It was a hillock outside Jerusalem, infamous for execution. The way to Zion goes through Golgotha; we do well to learn its lesson. Mt. Golgotha / Calvary | Mountains in Scripture | Sermon Outline

Elijah expected Israel to cease waffling from two opinions on Mt. Carmel. Sometimes we need to have our own moment of contest and decision. Mt. Carmel | Mountains in Scripture | Sermon Outline

Mt. Sinai was the mountain of God. Israel received its covenant and Law there. When Israel left, they did not return. We do well to learn the lessons of Israel at Sinai! Mount Sinai / Horeb | Mountains in Scripture | Sermon Outline

A lot of people think they have left stories behind them. Yet we all understand who we are and what we are about through stories. Is our story that of the people of God? The Story | Sermon Outline

God has given the church many responsibilities. It is up to the members of the congregation to meet them. As we sow, thus we shall reap. Giving | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

When Christians gather together, a lesson is preached. Why does preaching take place in an assembly? What explains its prominence? Join us as we discuss preaching as an act of the assembly. Preaching | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

Christians came together on the first day of the week to break bread. The Lord's Supper defines our gathering; it also exemplifies it. Let us consider the importance of the Lord's Supper in the assembly. The Lord's Supper | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

Christians do well to come together and pray to God their Father. The prayer of the people of God has great power in its working! Praying | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

Early Christians sang psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs when they assembled together. We do well to understand why and to what end. Singing | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

Christians frequently assemble together to study more about Scripture and how to apply it to their lives. How can the assembly Bible study be effective for its purposes? Bible Study | Acts of the Assembly | Sermon Outline

Jesus is both fully human and fully divine. How, exactly, did that work out in practice? Thus went arguments in the middle of the first millennium regarding Nestorianism, Monophysitism, and Chalcedon. What does Scripture say? Christological Controversies (2) | Sermon Outline Nestorianism Claim: Jesus’ human and divine natures were so fully distinct as to seem to be two people (dyophysitism). Diffi...

According to the revelation of God in the New Testament, Jesus was the Son of God and God the Son, fully God, fully man. How was that possible? What did that mean? A lot of controversy took place over the nature of Jesus in the first few centuries after His death and resurrection. We explore three of them in this lesson: Adoptionism, Docetism, and Arianism. Christological Controversies (1) | Sermo...

Jesus of Nazareth had entered Jerusalem in triumph. Within a week He was betrayed, tried, and executed. How could this be if he were the Christ, the Son of the Living God? Why did Jesus die? Jesus' Death | Sermon Outline

The prophets spoke by the will of God. It may have taken years, but God fulfilled what He had spoken. God is faithful; we do well to trust in Him! Prophecies of the Christ | Sermon Outline

It is easy to associate "assembly" with "Christianity," but is there not much more to Christianity than the assembly? How shall we view the assembly in terms of the greater life we live as Christians? The Assembly and the Christian Life | Sermon Outline

<p>Most people directly associate "worship" with the assembly. And yet no such association is explicit in the New Testament.</p> <p>How has "worship" become so intertwined with the assembly? How can we best manifest what God has revealed about worship and the assembly?</p> <p>Worship and the Assembly | The Assembly and the Christian Life | <a href="http://www.deusv...

When you think about "worship," what comes to mind? To what do you refer when you speak about "worship"? We do well to prove all things by the Scriptures. Join us as we explore what "worship" translates in the Scriptures in comparison with modern usage. Understanding Worship | The Assembly and the Christian Life | Sermon Outline

Why would someone serve the Lord Jesus? What blessings come from being a Christian? The ultimate answer may surprise you. The Blessings of Being a Christian | Sermon Outline