Hohenwald Church of Christ's Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPodcast includes sermons from Sunday Morning Worship from Minister Greg Smith. Audio messages can be streamed through your internet or mobile device. They can also be downloaded for listening on your iPod or other audio player. To find out more you can visit our website: www.hohenwaldchurchofchrist.com.
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Sometimes Less is More
March 15, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBMarch 15, 2020: This message centers on the ancient practice of fasting. We will look at Acts 13:1-3; Matthew 16:16-18; and I will also use Nehemiah 1:4; Ezra 8:23; and Luke 18:12 in looking at this spiritual discipline that has been neglected by most Christians in recent decades.
Helper, Comforter, Guide, Advocate
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBMarch 8, 2020: My primary text will come from John 14 and Romans 8 as we explore the person of the Holy Spirit: how he was promised by Jesus and how he functions within us today.
Checking Your Call Filter
March 13, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBMarch 1, 2020: This message is about dying to our old self so that we can be who God calls us to be. I will use Mark 8:34-38; Mark 10:17-30; 2 Corinthians 4:8-11; and Matthew 28:16-20.
I Come Broken
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBFebruary 23, 2020: This message is intended to explore some of the human condition as I respond to a question I have received numerous times in the past: How long is God willing to forgive the same sin? Romans 7, Hebrews 10, Romans 3:23-24, and 1 John 1:8-9 are the scriptures used in this sermon.
And Have It to the Full
February 23, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFebruary 16, 2020: This message will focus on John 10:10 and how Jesus is everything "the thief" is not. I will remind the audience of the seven "I AM" statements in John's gospel.
Courage to Avoid Mission Drift
February 16, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBFebruary 9, 2020: This message will use portions of Numbers 13 and 14 as well as part of Joshua 14 as we look at the faith and courage of Joshua and Caleb in carrying out God's will. I will also use 2 Timothy 1:7 as we consider a concept known as mission drift---straying from one's previous mission or purpose.
Having Faith in Faith
February 09, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBFebruary 2, 2020: This message will look at how we should have confidence in the faith we claim to possess as children of God. I will use Mark 5:21-34; Matthew 8:5-13; and Hebrews 11:6 as we look at a faith that makes an impression on Jesus.
Humble Yourself (So no one else has to)
February 02, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBJanuary 26, 2020: This message will serve as a conclusion to our series on Micah 6:8. The teaching here will concern humility and we will look at multiple references from Holy Scripture that serve as examples of humility. The longest of these will be 1 Kings 3:5-9, but scripture from Samuel, Kings, Matthew, John, and Timothy will also be used.
Loving Mercy
January 26, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBJanuary 19, 2020: This message is part three from our series on Micah 6:18. We will explore what it means to "love mercy" as we reference the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 18:21-35. Hebrews 4:16 may also be used.
Walk This Way
January 19, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBJanuary 12, 2020: As we proceed into our series on Micah 6:8, we look this week at what it means to act justly. We will look at Luke 18:8-14; 1 Peter 2:11-17; and 1 Peter 2:21 in understanding how to live in a way that pleases our Eternal Father.
When What Comes Around Should Go Around
January 12, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBJanuary 5, 2020: This message is the first in our January series centered around Micah 6:8. I will use Micah 6:1-8 as I introduce, or in many cases, reintroduce this verse of scripture to the audience. The whole of this section centers around God's grace and the aim of this message is to encourage all who hear it that we should bless others with the same grace the Eternal Father has so richly given us. I plan to use John 1:16 as this sermon concludes.
Repurposing Our Wants
January 05, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBDecember 29, 2019: This message will take the audience back to a theme that we have looked at once each quarter: the need to rewire our hearts. Scriptures in this message will include Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Ecclesiastes 12:13; James 1:14-15; Romans 12:1-2; and 2 Corinthians 3:18. This sermon will ultimately point us to the need for transformation and how only by turning to Jesus can we truly change the desires of our hearts.
Everyday Heroes: Called Into Service
December 29, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBDecember 22, 2019: This message concludes our series on how God uses everyday people for his divine purpose. I will use scripture from Luke 1 and Matthew 1 in looking at how Mary and Joseph had plans that were abruptly derailed when the Almighty Father called on them to be part of his plan to bring atonement and reconciliation to all of humanity.
Everyday Heroes: Sacrificing Self for what is Really Important
December 19, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBDecember 8, 2019: This third part of our series from Everyday Heroes is intended to encourage the audience to be willing to put ourselves "out there" for the sake of God's kingdom. In Acts 4 and John 4 we find whether apostles or an unnamed woman, it is worth making sacrifices in order to tell others about Jesus.
Everyday Heroes: Transformation In Spite of Opposition
December 19, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBDecember 15, 2019: Our series of Everyday Heroes continues with a look at someone in Holy Scripture who transformed into a disciple even when he had something to lose. We look at Nicodemus in John's gospel to see how someone can move from being curious and investigative about their faith to bearing the fruit of a true disciple.
Everyday Heroes: Getting Uncomfortable for God
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBDecember 1, 2019: We look at the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 17:7-16 as we consider how we are sometimes called to set aside our fears in order to be obedient to God. What we might find, however, is that our Creator will bless us in ways we could not have imagined if we are willing to do so.
Everyday Heroes
December 01, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBNovember 24, 2019: This message will look at how God can, and often has, used ordinary people to help accomplish amazing acts. This message will focus on generosity as we look at John 6:1-15 and Hebrews 13:16.
The Gift of Christmas
November 24, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBNovember 17, 2019: Guest Speaker, Mr. Bill Lynch
Set Apart
November 17, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBNovember 10, 2019: This message will be an attempt to remind us of the importance of how we treat others. Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Peter 2:9; John 13:34-35; and Micah 6:8 are some scriptures that will allow us to look at how we are called to Love God and Love Others. All others, all the time.
Joel Part Four: A Refuge for His People
November 03, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBNovember 3, 2019: This message will conclude our study from the book of Joel. This final part teaches us that God intends to dole out punishment to those who have wronged his people and Yahweh intends to bless his people and promises to be a refuge for them in times of trouble. The explored text will be from Joel, chapter three.
Joel Part 3: The Day of the Lord
October 27, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBOctober 27, 2019: As we look at the latter part of Joel's prophecy we see that Yahweh is blessing a repentant nation and reinforces his saving nature. I will use portions of Joel 2:18-32 and Galatians 3:26-29.
A Blessing and Not A Curse
October 20, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBOctober 20, 2019: This message represents part two in our series from the book of Joel. Joel 2:12-17 will be the focus of this teaching in which we look at how sometimes in life what we thought was a calamity turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
The Book of Joel, Part One: An Overwhelming Army
October 13, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOctober 13, 2019: This message will begin a four-week series from the book of Joel. My main text will be Joel 1:1-20 and we will look at how Yahweh pursues his people and calls them to repentance. This teaching will recall our own baptism and how God is a saving God.
What's Your Story?
October 13, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBOctober 6: 2019: Guest Minister, Jerry Durham
I Shall Not Want
September 29, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBSeptember 29, 2019: This message revisits the concept of changing our hearts to desire the will of God. I will use Psalm 23, 1 John 2:16-17, Luke 12:22-31, and James 1:14-15 to illustrate how sin originates from our own desires rather than from temptation.
Not a Fixer-Upper
September 22, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBSeptember 15, 2019: This message is about accepting people for who they are and not looking at our relationships as improvement projects. I will use Romans 5:6-8; Roman's 15:5-7; Matthew 9:9-13 and Luke 5:27-28.
The Fullness of Your Humanity
September 22, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBSeptember 22, 2019: This message will focus on suffering and how our sufferings can actually serve as a gift and how we cannot be fully human without suffering. The main text will come from Romans 8. I will also use Romans 5:3-5 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
When It's Not a Bad Word
September 08, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSeptember 8, 2019: We will look at how every child of God must make the decision to surrender our lives. The main scripture text will be from Luke 4:38-44 and Luke 5:1-11. Isaiah 6:6-7 will also be used.
What are You Hungry for?
September 01, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBSeptember 1, 2019: I will use Proverbs 23:19-21; Ezekiel 16:49-50; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Colossians 3:5; and Titus 1:12 as we look at what many believe is the most tolerated sin among Christians today.
Teach the Children
August 25, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBHohenwald Church of Christ's annual homecoming service. Guest minister Terry Jones.
Predestination: Lavished Grace
August 18, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 36.6 MBAugust 18, 2019: This message will come from Ephesians 1:3-14 and will take a look at the idea of predestination and it's meaning in light of our free will.
Why Israel?
August 11, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBAugust 11, 2019: This message will attempt to answer the question, What is the significance of Israel and how does it relate to us as Christians? We will look at Galatians 3:23-29; 2 Peter 3:8-13; and Isaiah 65:17-19.
Because You Can't Have Too Much Jesus
August 04, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBAugust 4, 2019: This message will focus on some of Jesus' teachings, especially in the realm of humility and thinking of ourselves last. I will use all or portions of Mark 10:35-45; Matthew 23:11-12; John 10:10-11; John 14:6; Mark 8:34-37; and Luke 5:31-32.
...And We are Filled with Joy
August 04, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBJuly 28, 2019: As we close out the month of July we close out our series from Psalms. This week our focus is Psalms of thanksgiving. I will use all or portions of Psalm 34, Psalm 126, Psalm 138 and Luke 1:46-50. Learning to be thankful can hang give us life-changing perspective.
Renew the Spirit within Me
July 21, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBJuly 21, 2019: This message is part three of our series on the Psalms and will focus on psalms of penitence. The psalmists give us words to use when we repent of wrongdoing. Psalm 32 and Psalm 51 are the primary texts for this sermon.
Praise the Lord!
July 14, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBJuly 14, 2019: I will use Psalm 103, Psalm 117, and Psalm 146 as my primary texts with Romans 15:13 as well. This message will look at our second category of Yahweh's Playlist: The Psalms of praise.
Don't You Forget About Me: When We Need to Lament
July 07, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBJuly 7, 2019: This new series is called, The Psalms: Yahweh's Playlist (working title) I will use portions of Psalm 89, 27, 17, 13, 22, and 90 in looking at individual and communal lament. This message looks at how God gives us a way to speak to him when we have no words.
Three Words That Will Destroy Worry
June 30, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThomas Frierson is our guest minister on June 30, 2019. This message focuses on Psalm 18:46-48.
In Praise of Good Shepherds
June 29, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBThis message brings our series from 1 Peter to a close. We will look at 1 Peter 5:1-11; John 10:11-15 and Revelation 7:17 as we consider Peter's conclusion to his first letter which has provided us instructions on how to live as exiles in this world. This message looks at the value of lay leaders as shepherds and as Jesus as the ultimate Shepherd.
Mature Servants are Suffering Servants
June 16, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBI will use 1 Peter 4:12-19; Romans 5:3-4; and Romans 8:18 as we continue our series through 1 Peter. This message is intended to show us that the next step in being a mature servant is to become a servant who understands that the Christians life will likely involve suffering.
Coming into Focus
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis message will be from 1 Peter 3:8-22. In past weeks Peter has instructed us to realize we are foreigners and exiles in this world, and to mature as Christians. Now the challenge is to do what is against our nature in how we behave toward others in the worst of circumstances.
When You Seek Me with All Your Heart
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBI will use Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 as well as 1 Peter 4:1-11 as we look at what it means to be exiles in this world and what it means to stand out as we mature as Christians. The Jeremiah text is especially encouraging as it helps us understand how to be a part of this world without being worldly.
Growing Up in God's House
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis message will look at the majority of 1 Peter 2: 4-10; 11-17; 24-25 as we consider what it means to grow in our faith and live counter to our culture while submitting to human authority.
Living in Jesus: At Home with Jesus
May 19, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith May 19, 2019 Sermon This is the first in a new series from 1 Peter. I plan to use portions of 1 Peter 1 in this message in which we consider what is lacking in this fallen world and the hope of eternity with God.
Lies, Big Lies
May 19, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith May 5, 2019 Sermon This is part two in our Rewire Your Heart series that we will revisit at different times throughout the year as we look at various aspects of sin. My focus in this message will be our tendency to give Satan power by buying into his lies. I will use a portion of Genesis 3, and possibly Philippians 3:12; Ephesians 4:22-24; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Romans 6:23 and 2 Corinthians 3:18. (I will select from among these and possi...
The Crackpots and These Women
May 19, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith May 12, 2019 Sermon My message will center around New Testament scriptures and the valuable role women played in advancing the gospel--not throughout humanity---that is without question, but during the few short years of Jesus' earthly ministry.
Crucified, Death, Burial
May 05, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith Way of the Cross Series I will use Luke 23:33-34; Luke 23:44-49; and Matthew 27:57-60 as we conclude The Way of the Cross. This is intended to remind us of the magnitude of Jesus' sacrifice and the reach of these events.
The Heart of God
May 05, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith April 28, 2019 Sermon The aim of this message is to help the audience understand how God is moved by our prayers, because God deeply loves us.
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
May 05, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBHohenwald Church of Christ Minister Greg Smith Way of the Cross Series Continuing the Way of the Cross Series, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus and the celebration of Easter.