Gooch Lane Church of Christ Podcast

The mention of the word modesty typically brings to mind clothing, measurements, and decency. Biblically, however, it is much more. As Paul wrote to Timothy, he instructed the young evangelist regarding matters of modesty that relate to both men and women. While the subject of clothing is an important part of his discussion, Paul's teaching also addresses the deeper foundation of godliness, exploring the attitudes and responses that characterize those who seek first the kingdom. This  sermon will explore the apostle's teaching.

Recorded on July 26, 2026

Lack of appetite can result from sickness or from being filled with the wrong foods. Perhaps both contributed to the spiritual condition in first-century Laodicea, causing the Christians there to lose their hunger and thirst for righteousness. The Lord’s warnings to this church were serious, and they echo across the centuries to modern churches that struggle with the same dilemma.

This sermon will examine this church and explain how paying close attention to the Lord’s powerful Sermon on the Mount can keep us from being filled with the wrong things, helping us maintain the spiritual health that produces faithful service rather than complacency.

Recorded on July 19, 2026

At first glance, Matthew 5:31–32 can seem out of place in the Sermon on the Mount. Amid discussions of building solid kingdom principles, the Lord's brief words on divorce seem better suited for another teaching. To take this view, however, is to miss the wisdom of our all-knowing Lord. This sermon will explore the Lord's teaching and its purposeful placement within the Sermon on the Mount. It will also examine what makes a wholly holy marriage when kingdom principles are applied.

Recorded on July 12, 2026

This "Question & Answer" sermon is focused on three questions submitted in the past few months. 

Recorded on July 5, 2026

For years, churches have labored to make a clear distinction between the Lord’s Supper and the collection. The concern is that Christians might view these two Sunday practices as one and, in doing so, miss the significance of each. At the same time, to say they are entirely "separate and apart" is to overlook an important bond they share. This sermon will explore that common bond and demonstrate the importance of grace both in our taking and our giving.

Recorded on July 5, 2026

This is the fifth and final of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas. 

Recorded July 1, 2026

This is the fourth of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas. 

Recorded June 30, 2026

This is the third of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas. 

Recorded June 29, 2026

This is the second of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas. 

Recorded June 28, 2026

This is the first of five lessons from our gospel meeting series titled “First Things First” with visiting preacher Bubba Garner from Pasadena, Texas. 

Recorded June 28, 2026