La Porte Church of Christ Podcast

What kind of fruit is growing in your life?

In this lesson, we explore the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and what it truly means to walk in the Spirit. This lesson challenges us to look beyond outward appearance and examine the character being formed within us as we follow Christ.

What makes a king good… or bad? In this episode, we examine the lives of kings like Josiah and Ahab to discover that God’s evaluation isn’t based on power or success—but the heart. A powerful study on faithfulness, influence, and responding to God’s Word.

In a world that was rapidly descending into corruption, one man chose a different path—Enoch walked with God.

In this sermon we explore the remarkable life of Enoch, the prophetic pattern hidden within the genealogy of Genesis 5, and the powerful testimony about him in the New Testament. His life reminds us that even when the world is walking away from God, it is still possible to walk faithfully with Him.

In this lesson, we explore the danger of falling into comfortable ruts in our spiritual lives. Using Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Luke 11:1–13, we consider how something once extraordinary—walking with God—can slowly become ordinary through routine, familiarity, and complacency. Just as wagon wheels settle into deep ruts that determine the direction of travel, our habits and expectations can quietly shape the direction of our faith. But faith was never meant to settle. This lesson challenges us to lift our eyes, renew our vision, and rediscover the extraordinary nature of a life lived with God.

Is your faith flowing like a river or sitting still like a reservoir? In this lesson from John 7:37–39, we explore the difference between a faith that merely receives and a faith that moves, flows, and pours into the lives of others. Through biblical examples such as Noah, who was moved by faith, and Jesus, who was moved with compassion, we are reminded that true faith is never stagnant. When our hearts remain connected to Christ, living water flows outward—encouraging others, teaching truth, and bringing life wherever it goes.

In this sermon, Spiritual Enigmas: Puzzling Mysteries of the Human Heart, we examine several spiritual contradictions that reveal the condition of our hearts. Through the teaching of Jesus and the wisdom of Scripture, we explore how self-examination, proper priorities, and genuine devotion can resolve these mysteries and draw us closer to God.

Life often feels like a table full of scattered pieces—moments of joy, seasons of struggle, unanswered questions, and unexpected turns. In this lesson, The Master’s Puzzle, we explore how God uses every piece of our lives for His purpose and glory. Through Scripture and illustration, we are reminded that what appears confusing to us is never chaotic to God. When we trust the Master and follow His Word, the pieces begin to fit together, revealing a life shaped by His design and grace.

In this lesson of Asking for a Friend, we explore one of Jesus’ most intriguing statements in Matthew 10:16: “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” What did He really mean? How can Christians live with discernment in a hostile world without compromising purity or love?

Join us as we examine the balance between spiritual wisdom and moral innocence, learning how to remain faithful sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd—even in the midst of wolves.

In this lesson from the Book of Ecclesiastes, we explore the timeless question: Is the grass really greener on the other side? Drawing from Solomon’s reflections on life “under the sun,” we examine how comparison steals contentment, how chasing more costs peace, and why true satisfaction can’t be found in changing circumstances. Ultimately, Scripture reminds us that God never promised greener grass—He promised daily bread. This message calls us to stop looking over the fence and start walking faithfully with God, remembering that the only side that truly matters is God’s side.

Truth in the Midst of a Confused Culture draws from Acts 17 as we walk with Paul onto Mars Hill and watch the gospel confront a world full of idols, philosophies, and competing truths.

In this lesson, we explore how Paul’s stirred spirit, thoughtful reasoning, and bold proclamation of Christ model for us how to speak truth with compassion and conviction. You’ll be challenged to see your own “Mars Hill,” to understand God’s nearness and authority, and to consider your response to the risen Christ—whether to mock, delay, or believe. A timely reminder that God still calls His people to shine truth into a confused culture.