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Have We Lost the Plot? - Luke 9:51-56 - Audio
May 28, 2024 16:34 - 34 minutes - 9.88 MBNotes: http://bible.com/events/49265629 Luke 9:51–56 (CSB) "When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead of himself, and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for him. But they did not welcome him, because he determined to journey to Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” But he tu...
He Has Called You By Name - John 1 - Audio
May 19, 2024 16:08 - 33 minutes - 9.64 MBJohn 1:43–51 (CSB) The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and told him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the law (and so did the prophets): Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked him. “Come and see,” Philip answered. Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about hi...
Missions Sunday Report - Acuña, Mexico - Audio
May 05, 2024 16:38 - 32 minutes - 9.43 MBJose & Marta Martinez and their family were our honored guests this Sunday. Jose gave us an update on the Lord's work in Acuña, Mexico. (The audio will improve greatly at around the 5 minute mark)
That Your Joy May Be Full - John 15 - Audio
April 28, 2024 16:27 - 30 minutes - 10.7 MBhttp://bible.com/events/49251786 John 15:1–17 (CSB) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you a...
He Is Risen - The Transforming Power of the Empty Tomb - Audio
April 02, 2024 15:04 - 24 minutes - 7.28 MBJohn 20:1–18 (ESV) 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the...
Forgotten Gifts: Mercy/Compassion - Audio
March 17, 2024 16:24 - 26 minutes - 7.69 MBGood morning! Today we continue our series called "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts. This week we are looking at the Gift of Mercy.
Forgotten Gifts: Exhortation - Audio
February 25, 2024 16:56 - 20 minutes - 5.82 MBToday we continue our series "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts, and this week we're looking at the Gift of Exhortation.
Forgotten Gifts: Helpfulness - Audio
February 18, 2024 14:28 - 24 minutes - 7 MBThis week we are looking at a gift so overlooked that we may literally have forgotten it exists! Yet, we have all loved and appreciated those who have it and are used by God to bless others with their gift.
Forgotten Gifts: Hospitality - Audio
February 11, 2024 15:35 - 26 minutes - 6.16 MBGood morning! Today we start a new series called "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts.
But What I Have I Give You (Acts 3) - Audio
February 04, 2024 17:58 - 18 minutes - 6.06 MB"One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then ...
Be Alert and Sober-Minded - To Be Or Not To Be - Audio
January 21, 2024 20:11 - 38 minutes - 9.45 MBToday we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage is like a check engine light for the soul! 1 Peter 5:8-11 (NIV) "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suff...
Be Holy as I Am Holy - Series: To Be Or Not To Be - Audio
January 14, 2024 15:19 - 33 minutes - 8.68 MBToday we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage puts a challenge to us: Be holy as I AM holy. This seems like such a high calling (because it is!), but it's not a set up for failure, quite the opposite. God is calling us by grace to thrive in His holiness. 1 Peter 1:13–16 (NIV) 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to th...
Be Strong and Do the Work (1 Chronicles 28:8-10) - Audio
January 07, 2024 15:52 - 32 minutes - 8.52 MBTo Be Or Not To Be. The Christian faith has always been rooted in Jesus' call for us to leave behind the world of "doing religion" and to instead be disciples of Christ. So in this series, we'll be looking at some of the "be" challenges that God puts to us in scripture, calling us to be someone greater than a set of to-do lists. We'll kick off today with a favorite passage of mine, and one that is maybe a bit more obscure...
Ukraine Missions Report - PHA - Audio
January 03, 2024 16:01 - 32 minutes - 7.4 MBEarly Church of Christ
The Gospel According to Christmas Carols: Mary's Song - Audio
December 10, 2023 19:55 - 24 minutes - 6.44 MB“Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled ...
Focused on Jesus - Audio
November 26, 2023 18:12 - 30 minutes - 8.84 MB"Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with [q]all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.' But the Lord answered and said to her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many thin...
A Hezrt Reborn - Living A Life Of Gratitude - Audio
November 12, 2023 18:11 - 30 minutes - 9.46 MBFour characteristics that lead to a more grateful heart.
Let Us Not Grow Weary In Doing Good / Ordinary Heroes - Audio
November 05, 2023 19:06 - 34 minutes - 13 MB"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith." Galatians 6:9-10, NLT
Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit - Audio
October 29, 2023 20:23 - 31 minutes - 9.29 MB4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7, NIV
Rooted in Community - Audio
October 04, 2023 15:21 - 38 minutes - 8.85 MBLast week, we looked at being rooted in prayer and the word of God to grow into the people God created us to be. This week we will talk about God's gift of the church and the joy of being rooted in community.
Rooted in Prayer and the Word of God - Audio
September 24, 2023 16:45 - 30 minutes - 8.51 MB"...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7, ESV
Rooted in Faith - National Back to Church Sunday - Audio
September 17, 2023 16:54 - 35 minutes - 8.23 MB"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7, ESV
Mondays In Babylon (Redeeming Mondays) - Audio
September 10, 2023 16:09 - 33 minutes - 9.4 MBThe prophet Daniel spent his youth and all of his adult life as a captive in Babylon doing a job he didn't ask for, in a place he was enslaved, working for men he couldn't possibly agree with, and yet--he earned the respect of kings, saved lives, and declared the hope of the coming Messiah to generations. Mondays in Babylon had to be a drag, but Daniel greeted them with a powerful faith and character.
The Spirit At Work - Redeeming Mondays - Audio
September 05, 2023 14:47 - 33 minutes - 8.98 MBWe're continuing a new series called Redeeming Mondays. Mondays for so many are hard days. In fact, research shows it's the hardest day for most people all week. It's their back-to-the-grind-the-weekend-is-over-how-much-coffee-can-one-person-safely-consume day, and quite often dread sets in on Sunday night because Monday's coming. But what if Mondays could be better? More, what if Mondays have something very special about them that I'm missing because I've been sucked into the Monday blues? W...
Mondays With A Mission - Series: Redeeming Mondays - Audio
August 27, 2023 14:54 - 32 minutes - 8.58 MBWe invite you to join us for our in-person worship service on Sundays at 10 am. Children's ministry is during the message for kids 3 years to 5th grade, and we have an attended nursery. Giving can be done securely through the Tithe.ly website app. https://earlychurchofchrist.org/giving Some music is performed by PraiseandHarmony.tv and is licensed and used by permission. earlychurchofchrist.org
Psalm 84 - Better Is One Day - Audio
August 20, 2023 15:46 - 27 minutes - 8.78 MBPsalm 84 (NIV) For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! 2My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, LORD Almighty, my King and my God. 4Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. 5Ble...
Psalm 19 - To God Be The Glory! - Audio
August 13, 2023 16:29 - 28 minutes - 9.2 MBPsalm 19 (NIV) Psalm 19 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitch...
Psalm 116 - I Will! - Audio
August 06, 2023 14:15 - 29 minutes - 7.25 MBPsalm 116:1–19 (ESV) 1 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. 2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. 4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!” 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. ...
Psalm 116 - HEARD - Audio
August 01, 2023 17:32 - 27 minutes - 7.35 MBPsalm 116:1–9 (NIV) 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me!” 5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. 6 The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. 7 Return to your re...
Psalm 51 A Prayer of Honesty, Renewal, and Hope - Audio
July 26, 2023 20:52 - 32 minutes - 8.72 MBPsalm 51:1–19 (ESV) 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother con...
Psalm 29 - The Voice of the Lord - Audio
July 09, 2023 13:27 - 29 minutes - 11 MBPsalm 29:1–11 (ESV) 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf...
Refreshed - Psalm 1 - Audio
July 05, 2023 16:24 - 35 minutes - 8.02 MBChoices that lead to life, renewal, and blessing. (July Psalms Series) earlychurchofchrist.org Psalm 1:1–3 (NIV) 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
Won To Be ONE - Ephesians 4-3 - Audio
June 18, 2023 16:25 - 31 minutes - 10.2 MBEphesians 4:1–6 (NIV) 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
A Grace-Shaped Heart - Worthy Series from Ephesians 4 - Audio
June 13, 2023 16:08 - 26 minutes - 8.17 MBEphesians 4:1–6 (NIV) 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Stand Firm - 1st Peter 5 - Audio
May 30, 2023 15:28 - 36 minutes - 9.8 MB1 Peter 5:6–11 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eterna...
Who Signed Me Up For This? - Senior Sunday Message - Audio
May 23, 2023 16:33 - 24 minutes - 5.56 MBLife will throw you all kinds of curve balls, but at every twist and turn, the Lord is there, working for growth, faith, and purpose.
The Promised Holy Spirit - John 14 - Audio
May 14, 2023 15:05 - 30 minutes - 11.2 MB“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you." John 14:15-17, NIV
Suffering - Overcoming by the Grace of God - Audio
May 03, 2023 17:46 - 34 minutes - 9.35 MB1 Peter 2:20–25 (ESV) 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but c...
We Didn't Start the Fire - 1 Peter 4 - Audio
April 23, 2023 21:23 - 36 minutes - 8.42 MB7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength G...
Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord - John 9 - Audio
March 21, 2023 15:43 - 31 minutes - 8.78 MBWith spit and mud, Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man in John 9. But the blindness of the Pharisees proved a deeper problem...
Step Into The Light - Jesus and Nicodemus - Audio
March 05, 2023 17:11 - 29 minutes - 8.1 MBIn John 3 a Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cover of darkness. He's nervous, curious, and unsure of just who Jesus is (though he confesses that he must be from God). This exchange, held so quietly and privately, became a powerful revelation of what it means to follow Christ and to fully embrace the kingdom of God.
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Love in Action - Audio
February 27, 2023 21:06 - 35 minutes - 11.1 MBMatthew 25:31–40 (NIV) The Sheep and the Goats 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom p...
The Parable of the Wedding Feast - Matthew 22 - Audio
January 22, 2023 17:22 - 29 minutes - 7.79 MBMatthew 22:1–14 (ESV) The Parable of the Wedding Feast 22 And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding ...
Parable of the Wicked Tenants & the Faithful Servants - Audio
January 15, 2023 14:01 - 29 minutes - 9.73 MB“Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same wa...
The Parable of the Two Sons - Answering God's Call - Audio
January 08, 2023 17:59 - 30 minutes - 10.1 MBMatthew 21:28–32 (NIV) 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes ar...
The Return of the King - The Parable of the 10 Minas - Luke 19 - Audio
January 01, 2023 17:37 - 32 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Parable of the 10 Minas Luke 19:11-27 (ESV) YouVersion Bible App Outline: http://bible.com/events/49008582 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ Bu...
The God Who Keeps His Promises - The Parable of the Persistent Widow - Luke 18 - Audio
December 04, 2022 19:35 - 29 minutes - 8.07 MBThe parable of the persistent widow, found in Luke 18:1-8, is a story Jesus told to remind us to pray and not give up. But it isn't just a parable teaching us to pray more. It's a parable rooted in the big-picture story of the coming of Christ, our present challenges, and our future hope.
Unworthy Servants? - The Parables of Jesus - Luke 17 - Audio
November 27, 2022 16:39 - 34 minutes - 9.63 MB“Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, ‘Come along now and sit down to eat’? 8 Won’t he rather say, ‘Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink’? 9 Will he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? 10 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our...
Parables - The Vineyard Workers - Audio
November 06, 2022 21:12 - 30 minutes - 10 MB“When the day’s work was over, the owner of the vineyard instructed his foreman, ‘Call the workers in and pay them their wages. Start with the last hired and go on to the first.’ “Those hired at five o’clock came up and were each given a dollar. When those who were hired first saw that, they assumed they would get far more. But they got the same, each of them one dollar. Taking the dollar, they groused angrily to the manager, ‘These last workers put in only one easy hour, and you just made t...
SENT: Unity, Simplicity, and the Holy Spirit - Acts 15 - Audio
September 12, 2021 14:12 - 42 minutes - 10.6 MBWhen the church hit a huge snag -- the issue of whether or not the Gentile Christians had to keep Jewish laws (like circumcision) to be "real" Christians -- the church came together in Jerusalem. They didn't split into denominations, they didn't split their church congregations into Northside and Southside, they didn't ghost their brothers and sisters over the disagreement. They *came together* and, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, they found a very simple way forward. What would happen if ...