Jesus sang with His disciples before going to the Garden of Gethsamane on the night of His betrayal. Psalm 22 prophesied of the Messiah singing and glorifying God in the congregation. As Christ sang, singing is an essential behavior of the Christian faith. As Christians are priests in God's temple --- the church, Christians offer spiritual offerings of praise as the fruit of the lips. This message draws points on the purpose of congregational singing as commanded in the Scriptures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

How can you know that you have not been deceived? A person must have an objective foundation for knowing the truth. For the church of Christ, the foundation is Jesus Christ. Many want to build carnal things by worldly wisdom upon Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul revealed that all things will be tested by fire. He also taught that God will destroy anyone who destroys His holy temple --- the church. This message explores the Scriptures drawing insight for avoiding deception in the church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Every spiritual blessing is in Christ. Redemption and eternal inheritance are all in Christ. The Scriptures reveal only one way to get into Christ. This message goes to Bible to see how one receives the blessings that are in Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

What are the beliefs of the churches of Christ? This message gives a brief introduction to the beliefs and mentality of the churches of Christ. The church of Jesus Christ must maintain the apostles' traditions as they delivered them (1 Cor 11:1-2). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Lot chose to move to Sodom, into the midst of sin. People cried out to God against the city. The sins that we overlook every day have consequences. Lot is an example of such dismissal and casting pearls before swine. Righteousness does not partake of lawlessness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

The church at Corinth was divided and had many problems. The apostle Paul wrote appealing to them to unite and agree, because Christians can. The philosophy of the world infected this church's core beliefs, brought forth sin, and produced division. This message focuses on church unity and preaching God's wisdom who is Jesus Christ. Christians must start with the pure gospel to unite together in God's authority taught in the words of the apostles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

When God destroyed the Earth with a flood, God had seen the evil and violence throughout the world. God saw that the intentions of everyone and the thoughts of their hearts were evil continually. However, Noah found God's favor and grace because he was righteous, blameless, and walked with God. God's grace came with instructions to build an ark for salvation. This sermon looks to Noah's example of faithfulness and leadership as a father to save his family through the water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Jesus's resurrection is the victory over death. How Jesus resurrected determined the beginning of the church. Jesus sent His disciples out to proclaim the gospel as witnesses, but first, Jesus had to address their acceptance and belief of the witnesses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

This message considers the encouraging account of Ruth with her loyalty and love for Naomi. Such character is always needed in Christian homes and the church today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support

Should preachers dismiss Jesus's burial from the gospel of Jesus Christ? Many have in their preaching and by excluding baptism as a burial with Christ. This message draws from significant details attesting to the honoriable burial of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/churches-of-christ/support