Maryville Church of Christ

Sermon Series: Songs of the Season

Sermon Title: Part 3: Peace in the World

Scripture Basis: Luke 2:8-14

Summary: The third song surrounding Jesus' birth is an angelic chorus praising the peace (completeness, wholeness) God brings to Creation.

Sermon Series: One Verse

Sermon Title: Part 5: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Scripture Basis: Numbers 14:18

Summary:  The Bible is a big book more easily digested one verse at a time.  By examining pivotal verses in the Bible's narrative, we get a clearer view of God.  God desires a reciprocal relationship with us based on love--the very thing he initially designed us for.

Sermon Series: Songs of the Season

Sermon Title: Part 2: Freedom in the World

Scripture Basis: Luke 1:67-79

Summary: The second song surrounding Jesus' birth celebrates the freedom the Savior brings.  The true freedom we seek is found by experiencing repair and realignment with our created design.

Sermon Series: One Verse

Sermon Title: Part 4: Numbers 14:18

Scripture Basis: Numbers 14:18

Summary:  The Bible is a big book more easily digested one verse at a time.  By examining pivotal verses in the Bible's narrative, we get a clearer view of God.  God discloses himself to Moses and reveals his true nature as a God who is gracious, patient, loyal and wise in dealing with his children.

Sermon Series: Songs of the Season

Sermon Title:  Part 1: God in the World

Scripture Basis: Luke 1:46-55

Summary: This time of year the air is filled with songs and carols--and for good reason.  Surrounding his birth are four songs that explain how Jesus truly brings joy to the world.

Sermon Series: The Great Awakening

Sermon Title: Part 8: The Together Generation

Scripture Basis: Malachi 4:1-6

Summary: One of the biggest things that can cause spiritual disillusionment is when God's people can't seem to get along. But when our hearts are devoted to Christ, he brings unity between diverse groups of people.

Sermon Series: House of Prayer

Sermon Title: Part 3: Prayer for Those Who Have Lost Their Way

Scripture Basis: Mark 11:17

Summary: Jesus said that his gathered people should comprise a house of prayer for the nations.  In this guided prayer meeting, we focus on praying for the those who have lost their way, have never found Jesus, or have wandered from him.

Sermon Series: Light in the Darkness

Sermon Title: Part 4: Drawn to the Light

Scripture Basis: John 13:34-35

Summary: How can we effectively make a difference in a world of darkness?  There are three essentials for the church to be effective.  Anything beyond these are only matters of preference.  To be light in the world, we must resist allowing the non-essentials to crowd out the essentials.

Sermon Series: The Great Awakening

Sermon Title: Part 7: The Long-Term View

Scripture Basis: Malachi 3:13-18

Summary: When we see unspiritual people prospering while people of faith struggle, we often wonder if living for God is really worth it.  But there is day of judgment coming when all things will be made right and God's people will be confirmed as his own special treasure.

Sermon Series: One Verse

Sermon Title: Part 3: Leviticus 11:45

Scripture Basis: Leviticus 11:45

Summary:  The Bible is a big book more easily digested one verse at a time.  By examining pivotal verses in the Bible's narrative, we get a clearer view of God.  God calls his covenant people to be holy.  Holiness is more than just moral living, it is about belonging to God.