Biblical Messages
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA source of expository preaching from Scott Shifferd and special speakers for the Thomasville church of Christ (Thomasville, GA). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
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How Christ Works for the Glory of the Resurrection - John 11:1-44
March 27, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThis message draws from John 11 to see Christ as "the Resurrection and the Life." Jesus's love allows a difficult struggle with the hope to rise again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Our New Identity in Christ - Ephesians 2:19-22
March 20, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MBThis message draws from Ephesians 2:19-22 and its immediate context to see each believer's place in the temple of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Translating the Word of God - 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
March 13, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBThis message draws from 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 to see the importance of every word taught of God's revelation. The lesson examines the basis for translating the Bible and deciding which translations to trust. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
To know the Love of God - 1 John 4:7-11
March 06, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThis message draws from John's instruction to love like God in 1 John 4:7-11. The Word of God empowers those who know God to be able to love like God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/church-of-christ/support
To Know the Love of God - 1 John 4:7-11
March 06, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThis message draws from John's instruction to love like God in 1 John 4:7-11. The Word of God empowers those who know God to be able to love like God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Examine Your Manner of Worship - 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBThis message draws from 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 to observe the apostle Paul's instruction about the right manner of worship in the Lord's Supper. This message applies these points to all traditions given by Christ and the apostles especially for congregational worship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
The Pattern for Churches of Christ - 2 Timothy 1:13-14
February 20, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBThis message builds on the instructions to "hold to the pattern" from 2 Timothy 1:13-14 to see how Christians within churches are to imitate the examples of Christ and apostles and keep the traditions just as delivered in the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Becoming a New Person - Ephesians 4:17-24
February 12, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBHow do I become a new person? How do I avoid degrading myself? How does my new identity change me to be more like Christ? This is an expository sermon that draws from Ephesians 4:17-24 and answers these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
False Prophets Are Known by Their Fruits - Matthew 7:13-20
February 06, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MB"Beware of false prophets." Jesus warned about wolves in sheep's clothing leading disciples away from God and Christ. This sermon draws from Matthew 7:13-20 and verses 21-27 to recognize the fruits of false teachers and how to avoid being deceived. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
By Their Fruits - Matthew 7:13-20
February 06, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MB"Beware of false prophets." Jesus warned about wolves in sheep's clothing leading disciples away from God and Christ. This sermon draws from Matthew 7:13-20 and verses 21-27 to recognize the fruits of false teachers and how to avoid being deceived.
What Did Jesus Mean by Ask and You Shall Receive - Matthew 7:7-12
January 30, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWho do you trust the unbeliever, self doubt, or Jesus Christ? This message draws from Jesus's teaching about faith and prayer in Matthew 7:7-12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
How You Can Walk in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-17
January 25, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBThis sermon pulls insights from Galatians 5:16-17 to see how the Holy Spirit directs Christians in the right desires. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Evangelism in a Pagan World - Acts 17:22-31
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis message draws from Acts 17 to consider Paul's points of evangelism toward polytheists in Athens, Greece.
How to Evangelize in a Pagan World - Acts 17:22-31
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis message draws from Acts 17 to consider Paul's points of evangelism toward polytheists in Athens, Greece. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
What Happens when You Judge Others by Your Standard - Matthew 7:1-6
January 23, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis message pulls from Matthew 7:1-6 to see what Jesus teaches about judging others. In Matthew 7, Jesus taught not to judge by one's own standard. Furthermore, Jesus revealed how and when to judge and by what standard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Judging Others - Matthew 7:1-6
January 23, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis message pulls from Matthew 7:1-6 to see what Jesus teaches about judging others. In Matthew 7, Jesus taught not to judge by one's own standard. Furthermore, Jesus revealed how and when to judge and by what standard.
Store Treasure in Heaven - Matthew 6:19-34
January 16, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat are your priorities? Listen to what Jesus preaches in Matthew 6. This message draws from Matthew 6:19-34 to set our focus on God over wealth and anxiety.
How to Store Treasure in Heaven - Matthew 6:19-34
January 16, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWhat are your priorities? Listen to what Jesus preaches in Matthew 6. This message draws from Matthew 6:19-34 to set our focus on God over wealth and anxiety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
If You Do Good in Secret... - Matthew 6:1-18
January 09, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MBGod blesses those who do good with the right motives. This message draws from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches against hypocrisy of religion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Do Good in Secret - Matthew 6:1-18
January 09, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MBGod blesses those who do good with the right motives. This message draws from Matthew 6:1-4 where Jesus teaches against hypocrisy of religion.
Walking in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-17
January 02, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBThis sermon pulls insights from Galatians 5:16-17 to see how the Holy Spirit directs Christians in the right desires.
To Us a Son Is Given - Isaiah 9:1-7
December 25, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBEvery good and perfect gift is from the Father above (James 1:17). This message draws from the great prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7 that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Days of the Messiah Foretold by the Prophets - Acts 3:17-26
December 20, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBDo you see the blessings of Christ in your life? This message reflects upon the days of refreshing that have come by Christ as presented in Acts 3:17-26. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Days Foretold by the Prophets - Acts 3:17-26
December 20, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBDo you see the blessings of Christ in your life? This message reflects upon the days of refreshing that have come by Christ as presented in Acts 3:17-26.
How God Came in Flesh and Blood - Hebrews 2:14-18
December 13, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBGive close attention to the message of salvation. This expository sermon draws from Hebrews 2:14-18 to give close attention to what Christ accomplished by coming in flesh and blood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
He Became Flesh and Blood - Hebrews 2:14-18
December 13, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBGive close attention to the message of salvation. This expository sermon draws from Hebrews 2:14-18 to give close attention to what Christ accomplished by coming in flesh and blood.
He Came to Call Sinners - Matthew 9:9-13
December 04, 2022 22:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB"Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go?" This message draws from the words of Christ in Matthew 9:9-13 to see the purpose of Christ's coming, reveal His identity as the Son of God, and call sinners to repentance.
Why Christ Came to Call Sinners - Matthew 9:9-13
December 04, 2022 22:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB"Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go?" This message draws from the words of Christ in Matthew 9:9-13 to see the purpose of Christ's coming, reveal His identity as the Son of God, and call sinners to repentance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Loving Your Enemies - Matthew 5:38-48
November 27, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhy would Jesus teach His followers to love their enemies and not to resist evil? Are Christians to be pushovers? This message draws from Matthew 5:38-48 to see the wisdom of God and the completeness of God's love.
How to Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:38-48
November 27, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhy would Jesus teach His followers to love their enemies and not to resist evil? Are Christians to be pushovers? This message draws from Matthew 5:38-48 to see the wisdom of God and the completeness of God's love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Why the Faithful Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
November 21, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBThis sermon draws from a number of scriptures encouraging Christians with the benefits of giving thanks to God in all circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Christians Give Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
November 21, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBThis sermon draws from a number of scriptures encouraging Christians with the benefits of giving thanks to God in all circumstances.
To Promise or Tell the Truth? - Matthew 5:33-37
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBBlessed are the honest who recognize the power of God. This sermon gives an exposition of Jesus's instruction not to swear oaths from Matthew 5:33-37. Only God can swear oaths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Tell the Truth - Matthew 5:33-37
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBBlessed are the honest who recognize the power of God. This sermon gives an exposition of Jesus's instruction not to swear oaths from Matthew 5:33-37. Only God can swear oaths.
Promise or Tell the Truth - Matthew 5:33-37
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBBlessed are the honest who recognize the power of God. This sermon gives an exposition of Jesus's instruction not to swear oaths from Matthew 5:33-37. Only God can swear oaths. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/church-of-christ/support
Adultery in the Heart - Matthew 5:27-30
November 07, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBWould men divorce their wives if they did not covet other women? Jesus preached that looking with lust produces adultery in the heart. This expository sermon draws insights from Matthew 5:27-30 of Christ's great sermon on the mount.
Cheating on Your Spouse in Your Heart - Matthew 5:27-30
November 07, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBWould men divorce their wives if they did not covet other women? Jesus preached that looking with coveting produces adultery in the heart. This expository sermon draws insights from Matthew 5:27-30 of Christ's great sermon on the mount. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Be Reconciled - Matthew 5:21-26
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBThis expository sermon draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5:21-26 so that we counter the murderous heart that acts in wrath and insults to others. This sermon includes Matthew 5:38-45.
How to Reconcile Relationships - Matthew 5:21-26
October 31, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBThis expository sermon draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5:21-26 so that we counter the murderous heart that acts in wrath and insults to others. This sermon includes Matthew 5:38-45. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Simple Evangelism - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
October 25, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBThis message draws from 1 Corinthians 15 and more to understand how to share the gospel with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Christ Fulfilled the Law - Matthew 5:17-20
October 24, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBChrist declared that He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. This message draws from Matthew 5:17-20 to understand the implications of Jesus's teaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
The Kingdom of Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-16
October 17, 2022 21:20 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBChrist told His followers that they were salt and light. This expository sermon draws out the meaning of Matthew 5:13-16 to realize the significance of Christ's words.
The Nature of the Kingdom of Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-16
October 17, 2022 21:20 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBChrist told His followers that they were salt and light. This expository sermon draws out the meaning of Matthew 5:13-16 to realize the significance of Christ's words. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Theirs Is the Kingdom - Matthew 5:1-12
October 10, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBThis message is an expository sermon of the Beatitudes from Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This preaching draws from Matthew 5:1-12 to see questions answered by Christ, the fulfillment of prophecies via the Beatitudes, and the reality of the good news of Christ's kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Make Disciples - Matthew 28:18-20
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis sermon draws from the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 to focus the church on Christ's mission for the church. This is one of the most hated scriptures in the Bible by many believers who have not put Christ as the first and greatest priority in their lives.
Can We Make Disciples? - Matthew 28:18-20
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis sermon draws from the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 to focus the church on Christ's mission for the church. This is one of the most hated scriptures in the Bible by many believers who have not put Christ as the first and greatest priority in their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Led by the Spirit - Galatians 5:13-18
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBAre you led by the Spirit? Is the fruit of the Spirit present in your life? This expository sermon draws from Galatians 5:13-18 to help Christians focus on fulfilling the law of Christ.
What It Means to Be Led by the Spirit - Galatians 5:13-18
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBAre you led by the Spirit? Is the fruit of the Spirit present in your life? This expository sermon draws from Galatians 5:13-18 to help Christians focus on fulfilling the law of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support
Not Ashamed - Romans 1:14-17
September 13, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBDoes the world want Christians to ashamed of the message of Christ? This lesson draws from Romans 1:14-17 to stand for the power of God to salvation.
Why We Are Not Ashamed by the Gospel - Romans 1:14-17
September 13, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBDoes the world want Christians to ashamed of the message of Christ? This lesson draws from Romans 1:14-17 to stand for the power of God to salvation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support