Avenue T Church of Christ Sermon & Bible Class Podcast

In this episode, Cole Tuck explores the biblical teachings surrounding Pride Month and God's design for humanity. Beginning with the truth that every person is a sinner in need of God's grace, he examines passages from both the Old and New Testaments to demonstrate the consistency of Scripture regarding marriage, holiness, and repentance. The lesson also addresses several common cultural objections while encouraging Christians to speak the truth with humility, compassion, and love. Ultimately, listeners are reminded that God's Word—not culture—is the final authority, and that forgiveness and salvation remain available through Jesus Christ to all who turn to Him in faith and repentance.

Join Cole Tuck as he continues our study through Proverbs 3:19–35, exploring how God's wisdom is woven into creation and how it transforms everyday life. This lesson examines the peace, confidence, and security that come from trusting God while challenging believers to live with integrity, generosity, compassion, and humility. Discover how pursuing biblical wisdom shapes our relationship with God and with others.

In his powerful sermon, Love Like Christ, Cole Tuck challenged Christians to consider what they are truly known for. Drawing from John 13:34-35, Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you," he emphasized that love is the defining characteristic of a disciple of Christ.

Cole explored the biblical definition of love found in 1 Corinthians 13, showing that genuine Christian love is far more than emotion, affection, or acceptance. It is patient, kind, selfless, forgiving, and rooted in truth. This Christlike love requires sacrifice, humility, and a willingness to put others before ourselves.

Using examples from Scripture and history, including the heroic sacrifice of the Four Chaplains during World War II, he illustrated how true love reflects the heart of Jesus. While no one can perfectly love as Christ loved, Christians are called to pursue that standard. The world is watching, and our love, or lack of it, shapes how people see Christ.

The sermon concluded with a challenge to let Christ's love define our reputation, influence our relationships, and become the clearest evidence that we belong to Him.

In this week's study of Proverbs, Cole Tuck examined one of the most beloved passages in Scripture: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). Solomon's message to his children remains just as relevant today, true wisdom begins when we stop relying on ourselves and place our confidence in God.

The class explored the difference between simply believing in God and genuinely trusting Him. Trust means placing our full weight upon God's promises, even when circumstances are difficult or when our own understanding points in another direction. By acknowledging God in all our ways, He provides direction, purpose, and peace amid life's uncertainties.

The discussion also examined honoring God with our resources, time, and talents. Rather than giving God our leftovers, Solomon challenges us to give Him our first and best. Participants were reminded that God's blessings are not measured merely by earthly wealth but by His faithful provision both now and eternally.

The lesson concluded by highlighting the value of God's discipline and the incomparable worth of wisdom. Just as loving parents correct their children for their good, God's correction demonstrates His love and concern for our spiritual growth. Ultimately, wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or any earthly possession because it leads us toward peace, purpose, and eternal life.

In a powerful and convicting sermon, Cole Tuck challenged Christians to evaluate their relationship with God's Word honestly. While many believers profess faith in Christ, statistics and personal reflection reveal that Bible reading is often neglected in favor of entertainment, social media, and other distractions. The problem is not a lack of access to Scripture—we carry entire libraries of Bible translations in our pockets, but rather a lack of priority and commitment.

Drawing from passages such as Psalm 1, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 119:105, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and Acts 17:11, Cole emphasized that God's Word is essential for spiritual growth, guidance, maturity, and preparation for every good work. Just as our physical bodies require daily nourishment, our souls require regular feeding on Scripture. Christians cannot expect spiritual strength, wisdom, or confidence in their faith while neglecting the very source God has provided for those things.

The sermon also highlighted the danger of avoiding Scripture because it challenges us to change. God's Word shines light into our lives, exposing sin and guiding us toward righteousness. Rather than fearing that light, believers should welcome it and allow it to transform them.

Ultimately, the message was simple yet profound: if we truly love God, we will spend time listening to Him. Reading the Bible is not merely a religious duty, it is the natural response of a heart devoted to Christ. Spiritual maturity begins with hearing God's Word and continues through faithfully putting it into practice.

On Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, Cole Tuck continued our study through the book of Proverbs, focusing on Proverbs 2 and the opening verses of Proverbs 3. The class explored the foundational truth that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" and emphasized that true wisdom comes from God and is reserved for those who seek Him with sincere hearts.

Cole highlighted how wisdom serves as a guardrail in life, protecting believers from destructive influences, moral compromise, and the consequences of foolish decisions. Through Solomon's teachings, the class examined the dangers of wickedness, the importance of integrity, and the value of remaining faithful to God's covenant. The lesson also stressed that many of life's greatest troubles are avoidable when we follow God's wisdom rather than our own desires.

As the study moved into Proverbs 3, participants were reminded of the importance of remembering God's teachings, practicing kindness and truth, and allowing God's wisdom to shape every aspect of daily life. The class reinforced that a life built on God's wisdom leads to righteousness, peace, protection, and ultimately a closer walk with Him.

Sunday 24, 2026, Guest speaker Rodney Carter led our morning bible class on Foundations for Disciples.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Guest Speaker: Alfredo Heredia

In a powerful bilingual message, Alfredo Heredia challenged the congregation to examine how they see the people around them. Using the account of the blind man in Mark 8:22-25, who required a second touch from Jesus before he could see clearly, Brother Heredia asked a penetrating question: Do we need a second touch from Christ to see people the way God sees them?

The sermon emphasized that while the world often sees hatred, division, greed, injustice, and conflict, God sees souls worthy of His love and redemption. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because of their spiritual blindness, and today many remain spiritually blind to the peace and salvation available through Him.

Drawing from the blind man's healing, Brother Heredia explained that many Christians can fall into the habit of seeing people as objects, obstacles, statistics, or inconveniences rather than as eternal souls created in God's image. Our evangelism suffers when we fail to view others through God's eyes.

Through personal testimony, Brother Heredia shared how an older man named Weldon Bennett persistently knocked on his family's door, refusing to give up despite repeated rejection. Because one faithful Christian saw a family as souls rather than a closed door, an entire family eventually came to Christ. That story served as a powerful reminder that every Christian is where they are today because someone cared enough to share the gospel.

The lesson called believers to remember their own salvation, recognize the lost condition of the world, and develop Christ-like compassion. True love for God is demonstrated by love for our neighbors and a willingness to share the hope of salvation. Christians must look beyond appearances, social status, race, age, or personal differences and see what God sees: souls in need of Jesus.

Brother Heredia concluded by urging the church to pray for a "second touch" that restores spiritual clarity, deepens compassion, and renews a passion for evangelism. When we see people through God's eyes, we become more effective disciples, more compassionate neighbors, and more faithful ambassadors of Christ.

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, guest speaker Rodney Carter from Home Mission led the morning Bible class, "Evangelism: Our Mission." Drawing from Matthew 28:18-20, Rodney reminded the congregation that evangelism is not reserved for preachers, elders, or ministry leaders; it is the responsibility of every Christian. Jesus' Great Commission calls believers to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach, continuing Christ's mission of seeking and saving the lost.

Rodney emphasized that evangelism begins with understanding the gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and sharing that message with others through both our words and our daily example. He challenged Christians to move beyond their comfort zones, invest in the spiritual growth of new believers, and recognize that evangelism often starts with simple acts of faithfulness, kindness, and hope.

The class highlighted the importance of spiritual maturity, ongoing discipleship, and a genuine concern for the eternal destiny of others. Rodney encouraged believers to pray for open doors, seize opportunities to share their faith, and trust that God can use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary kingdom work. His message was a powerful reminder that the harvest is ready, and every Christian has a role in bringing souls to Christ.

On Sunday, May 17, Cole Tuck delivered a powerful sermon titled “Missionary Mentality,” challenging Christians to embrace the mindset of true evangelism. Drawing from Matthew 28 and 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the message emphasized that every believer is called to share the Gospel, not just preachers or church leaders.

Cole contrasted the world’s “killer instinct” mentality, illustrated through athletes like Kobe Bryant, with the Christ-centered mindset believers should have when reaching the lost. He explained that effective evangelism is not about aggression, but about faithfully communicating the Gospel with words, evidence, conviction, and godly character.

The sermon highlighted four essential elements of biblical evangelism:

Cole encouraged the church to examine what may be missing in their own evangelism and challenged believers to carry out the Great Commission with courage, authenticity, and compassion for souls. The message served as both a call to action and a reminder that God can strengthen every weakness as His people seek to reach others for Christ.