Isaiah 53 may be one of the most familiar passages in Isaiah, and even the Bible as a whole. How many people know the context of this great chapter? This sermon examines the context and provides hope for us all that God always has something better in mind for his people.

This sermon describes some of the core values of Lawson Rd Church of Christ. We seek to match these core values with the overall movement of Scripture. Because the following day is Martin Luther King Day, we also look at how he incorporated these values in his teaching regarding the Civil Rights Movement.

Jesus' birth is more than an historical event. Jesus' birth is the First Coming of the Son of God. It gives us a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven, and it prompts us to long for the Second Coming of the Son of God.

If Jesus came to make us free, why do so many churches make so many rules for people to follow? What does it mean for people to be "free indeed"?

Matthew's account of Jesus life begins with an empty manger. Before he introduces the Messiah, he tells us Jesus origin story. Within this big picture he mentions four women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba. These women set the stage for Jesus by reminding us that God responds to faith with mercy.

The book of Proverbs doesn't mention the Exodus, or other major events in Israel's history, yet God is all through it. Proverbs reminds us to recognize and seek God in the small stuff. And that's something for which we can give thanks.

Everyone makes foolish decisions at various points in our lives. Sometimes the book of Proverbs sounds like it writes us off as a lost cause because of those decisions. However, Proverbs is a redemptive book that encourages everyone to pursue wisdom. Small wise decisions have long-term consequences.

The book of Proverbs contains many warnings about the way we speak. The wise speak differently from the fool. Words of wisdom originate in the heart, not the mind. Do your words more often build others up, or tear others down?

This short series from Proverbs seeks to spark interest in a portion of the Bible often overlooked. The writers of Proverbs have a lot to say about money. But most of the time they're using money to measure the character of a person's heart. Consider this sermon a spiritual EKG.

This short series from Proverbs seeks to spark interest in a portion of the Bible often overlooked. This sermon encourages us to use Proverbs as a catalyst for considering how we pass on Godly wisdom to younger members of our spiritual and physical families.