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Biblical Preaching

516 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Biblical preachers among the churches of Christ preach exegetical and expository messages which means that they drawing directly from the Bible. This podcast is a source of exegetical preaching from Scott Shifferd and special speakers for the Thomasville church of Christ (Thomasville, GA). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

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Love that Depends on Faith - Luke 6:27-36

February 07, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 23.5 MB

How can anyone obey the command to love one's enemies unless they have faith that Jesus is the Son of God? This message draws from Christ's teaching to love enemies in Luke 6:27-34. Jesus teaches the good that comes from His followers loving those who hate, abuse, slander, and beat them.

The Book of God - Luke 24:44-49

February 01, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MB

How did Jesus receive the Jewish Bible? Did He question it, doubt it, or reject any of it? This message draws from Jesus's words and teachings about the Bible to establish how Christians are to receive the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

True Faith in Christ - Luke 4:16-30

January 25, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

How much do you believe Jesus's claims of His identity? How much do you accept Jesus's authority? This message draws from Luke 4:16-30 to think deeply about Jesus beyond recognition and confession. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Devotion Stops Deceivers - Titus 1:10-16

January 18, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

The church will face deceivers, imposters, and false teachers. How is the church to be prepared and to respond? This message draws from Titus and 2 Timothy to gain God-given wisdom from the apostle Paul. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Is Hell Real? - Matthew 13:36-43

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MB

Jesus described Hell in great detail. This message draws from the words Christ as the everlasting punishment of Hell and the nature of its torment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Teach No Different Doctrine - 1 Timothy 1:3-7

January 11, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MB

What can churches do about false teaching? This message draws from 1 Timothy to understand the Christian charge against erring doctrine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Extent of Forgiveness - Matthew 18:21-35

January 10, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MB

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy (Matthew 5:7). Do you forgive as God has forgiven you? This message draws from Jesus's teaching in Matthew 18:21-35 to further understand forgiveness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Effect of God's Grace - Titus 2:11-15

December 27, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Has anyone ever done you a favor that changed your life? God has given life, breath, and everything. Ultimately, God given grace for eternal life in Jesus Christ. This message draws from Titus 2:11-15 to see the effect of God's grace upon the lives of the faithful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Greatest Commands - Mark 12:28-34

December 20, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MB

If you could ask a prophet of God anything, what would you ask? A scribe comes to Christ after hearing Jesus answer antagonists and he asked, "Which commandment is the most important of all?” Christ is more than a prophet and Christ presents the core of devotion to God. This message also digs a little deeper into the passages behind Christ's answer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

God's Great Gifts - Romans 5:15-17

December 20, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MB

This message reflects upon the theme of God's gift of salvation and the Christian's response. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus's Transfiguration - Mark 9:2-8

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

To whom do you listen? What expert and authority has influence upon you? The fallacy of authority holds power by not recognizing that authorities can be wrong even in concensus. The transfiguration of Christ is a reminder of ultimate authority and truth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Transfiguration - Mark 9:2-8

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

To whom do you listen? What expert and authority has influence upon you? The fallacy of authority holds power by not recognizing that authorities can be wrong even in concensus. The transfiguration of Christ is a reminder of ultimate authority and truth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/church-of-christ/support

The Greatness of Christ - Colossians 1:15-20

December 13, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MB

What Christians think about Christ shapes every fundamental belief of the Christian faith from creation to the new creation of the final resurrection. This is how Jesus is the beginning and end --- the Alpha and the Omega. Furthermore, the identity of Jesus will offend every person's pride. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Listening to the Hymn of Christ - Philippians 2:1-11

December 07, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MB

Blessed is the one who humbles oneself according to the model of Christ. Christ's life, death, and resurrection set the example for every Christian's life. This message pulls from Philippians 2:1-11 that includes the "hymn of Christ" to teach the depth of Christ's humility to serve and obey unto death. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Boasting in the Lord - 2 Corinthians 10:13-18

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

How do you boast? The apostle Paul exposes the foolishness of boasting of oneself. This message pulls from 2 Corinthians 10:13-18 to reveal how Christians should boast in the Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Christ's Purpose for Evangelism - Acts 26:12-20

November 29, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MB

Blessed are those who see that God had appointed them for a purpose in the great commission. This message draws from Acts 26:12-20 to observe how Christ appointed the apostle Paul to bear witness of Christ before the nations and see how each Christian has a part.

Giving Witness of Christ - Acts 26:12-20

November 29, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MB

Blessed are those who see that God had appointed them for a purpose in the great commission. This message draws from Acts 26:12-20 to observe how Christ appointed the apostle Paul to bear witness of Christ before the nations and see how each Christian has a part. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Magnify God with Thanksgiving - Psalm 69:29-32

November 22, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

A lack of gratitude is very revealing of a person's character. This message draws from Psalms like Psalm 69 to see each person's need to magnify God with thanksgiving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The God of All Encouragement - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

November 18, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Blessed are those who seek out God in difficult times. Why is knowing God so comforting to the faithful? This message draws greater insights about the encouragement and comfort of God from 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-20

November 15, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

God has given Christians what they need to be strong and stand against evil. It is not by one's own morals or claims of faith. This message draws from Ephesians 6:10-20 to recognize the strength of the armor of God.

Put on the Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-20

November 15, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MB

God has given Christians what they need to be strong and stand against evil. It is not by one's own morals or claims of faith. This message draws from Ephesians 6:10-20 to recognize the strength of the armor of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Edification in the Assembly - 1 Corinthians 14:12-19

November 08, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

Why do Christians assemble? Can Christians not worship on their own, read their own Bibles, and take their own communion? Christ did not organize the church to operate remotely. This message draws from 1 Corinthians 14 to understand the gathering of the whole congregation and the significance of its purposes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

To Gain Christ - Philippians 3:2-11

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MB

Why would God not align with our personal goals and help us individually to attain them? Blessed are those who lose their personal goals and accomplishments to gain Christ. This message pulls from Philippians 3 to understand the power of Christ's resurrection that sets life's priorities for what is kept in heaven. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

To Meet the Lord in the Clouds - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

November 01, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MB

Blessed are those who believe in the resurrection because they have hope for the coming of Christ. This message draws from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 to observe details about the coming of Christ and why the gospel is the good news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Foundation of Christ - 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

October 26, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Can Christians agree? Can followers of Christ unite in the same mind and same purpose? This message draws from 1 Corinthians to understand the possibilities of Christian unity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Word of the Cross - Matthew 27:24-50

October 25, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MB

The Word of the cross is the power and the wisdom of God. The truth of the Christian faith is revealed in the person of Christ fulfilled in His suffering and death. This message draws lessons from Matthew 27:24-50. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Endurance of Faith - James 1:2-8

October 22, 2021 15:30 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Do you find joy in trials, tribulations, and temptations? James wrote to consider it all joy to endure trials. Why and how? This message draws from James 1:2-8 to see why Christians can find joy in hard times and endure by faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Use Your God-Given Talents - Matthew 25:14-30

October 18, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 28 MB

The kingdom of God is God entrusting gifts according to the ability of His servants. Do you use your talents? This message draws from Matthew 25:14-30 to recognize Christ's exhortation to use talents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Fellowship with God - 1 John 1:5-2:2

October 11, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

God loves you and He has given continual forgiveness through Jesus Christ to the faithful. This message pulls from 1 John to observe how those who walk in the light have unity with God and are cleansed from all sins. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Parable of the Wedding Feast - Matthew 22:1-14

October 06, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MB

What do we think about inconvenient social events? "Well, I was planning to attend but I've got so much to do. They won't miss me." God's kingdom is like a wedding feast prepared by a king for his son, yet the guests are too busy to come. This message draws from Matthew 22:1-14 to look deeper into Jesus's parable of the wedding feast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

To Walk in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-26

September 27, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

Are you struggling with sin in the flesh? God has given baptized believers freedom from sin so they can walk by the Spirit. This message draws from Galatians 5:16-26 to live for the blessings of walking in the Spirit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Sheep without a Shepherd - Matthew 9:35-38

September 23, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 23.5 MB

Is the harvest plentiful today for evangelizing the lost? This sermon draws from Matthew 9:35-38 to observe the need for laborers and for prayers today to reach those who have no shepherd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Live by the Spirit - Romans 8:1-11

September 21, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

Who can help humanity with sin living in the flesh? This message helps those struggling with temptation and addictions to sin. The lesson pulls points from Romans 8 to see that God has enabled the faithful to live by the Spirit and teaches how Christians put to death sin in the flesh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Where Is Your Wealth? - Matthew 6:19-24

September 14, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Did Jesus teach not to store up wealth on earth? This message pulls from Matthew 6:19-24 and other passages to know the most important things about wealth and basic needs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Sin in the Flesh - Romans 7:5-13

September 12, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

What do you struggle to resist to do? This message pulls from Romans 7:5-13 and the rest of Romans 7 to help Christians to understand freedom from sin that most do not have the ability to resist. However, Christians have a strength to put to death sin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support

When Sin Lives in the Flesh - Romans 7:5-13

September 12, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

What do you struggle to resist to do? This message pulls from Romans 7:5-13 and the rest of Romans 7 to help Christians to understand freedom from sin that most do not have the ability to resist. However, Christians have a strength to put to death sin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Spirit over Temptations - Matthew 4:1-11

September 07, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Why did the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus and then lead Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil? This message draws from Matthew 4:1-11 to think more about Jesus's model for strength to endure temptations.

God's Spirit over Temptations - Matthew 4:1-11

September 07, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Why did the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus and then lead Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil? This message draws from Matthew 4:1-11 to think more about Jesus's model for strength to endure temptations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Freedom from Sin - Romans 6:1-11

September 05, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MB

Blessed are those who have died, been buried, and risen with Christ because they are free. This message draws from Romans 6:1-11 to understand how Christians have freedom from sin in the body and can live in the way of the Spirit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The New Jerusalem - Revelation 21:1-8

August 29, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

What is the New Jerusalem? God promised a holy city for His people where there will be no more crying, pain, or death. This message pulls points from Revelation 21:1-8 to further understand the place where God dwells with His people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Armageddon and then the Millennium - Revelation 16-20

August 23, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Are Christians reigning with Christ as King now? Revelation is teaches Christians to see Christ's ultimate victory. This message pulls from parts of Revelation 16, 19, and 20 to understand the victory at Armageddon and the Millennial period of reigning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

In the Latter Days - Micah 4:1-5

August 23, 2021 00:30 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MB

How does God's Word comfort and strengthen the faithful? Micah reports that the nations will flow to hear the Word of the LORD. This message pulls from Micah to realize the power of God's Word especially in the time of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

New Heavens and a New Earth - Isaiah 65:17-25

August 19, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 9.06 MB

Do you hope for things in this life more than the afterlife? In Isaiah, God declared that He would create new heavens and a new earth where life continues and there would be no more weeping. This message pulls from Isaiah 65:17-25 to encourage believers to hope for more than a vague afterlife but a new life resurrected to the joy of the heavenly homeland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Dragon and the Beasts - Revelation 12-13

August 16, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MB

The Book of Revelation reveals how the world worships power and authority rather than worshipping God. In the midst of persecution from authorities of the world, God urges the faithful to endure for victory because Christ will conquer. This message draws from Revelation to see who the Beast is, who influences the world to worship the Beast, and what the mark of the Beast is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Holy Fasting - Isaiah 58:1-12

August 12, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

The Judeans in Isaiah's day fasted, sought God daily, and delighted to know God's ways. However, God did not call for this fast while they were oppressing others. This message draws from Isaiah 58:1-12 to see the true and holy fast of those who humble themselves before God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

God's Judgments upon the Earth - Revelation 6-11

August 09, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MB

Revelation reveals catastrophic events that God brings upon the earth. During this period, Christians endure the storm of tribulations by faith and many will give their lives for the Word of God. This message draws from the Bible to understand the 4 Horsemen, the 7 Trumpets, and the 2 Witnesses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Christ's Light to the Nations - Isaiah 49:1-6

August 05, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Is the gospel for all people of all ethnicities? This message draws from Isaiah 49:1-6 to observe predictions of God's Servant who is born in the womb to be a light to the nations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The Light to the Nations - Isaiah 49:1-6

August 05, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Is the gospel for all people of all ethnicities? This message draws from Isaiah 49:1-6 to observe predictions of God's Servant who is born in the womb to be a light to the nations.

Wisdom to Understand the Book of Revelation - Revelation 1

August 02, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MB

Do you have the strength to outlast authoritarian leaders to victory? Revelation gives churches the strength and assurance for living counter to wicked authorities. This message draws from the 1st chapter of John's Revelation to reveal why John wrote the book and why it exalts Jesus Christ as the Almighty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Christian Devotion - Acts 2:41-47

July 25, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

What should a Christian do after baptism? This message draws from Acts 2:41-47 and it tells what the early church was like and sets a model for all Christians today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support