Maryville Church of Christ

The Center of the Target

Bledi Valca Missionary Visit

Understanding Islam in Our World Today

Why is peace in the Middle East so illusive? Is Islam a threat to America?

Christianity and Islam in Tension

Tension between Christians and Muslims rises from basic assumptions that make solution through dialogue doubtful.

Islam: An Introduction

Islam professes one God, known in the Arabic language as Allah, but the Muslim perception of Allah, the universe, and humanity differs significantly from the Christian perception.

Sermon Title: (Part 3) I'm the Problem

Summary:  When we feel stuck in life, we often tend to blame others or our circumstances.  Yet, frequently when we feel stuck in life, we must come to terms with the fact that maybe I am the problem.  In the gospel, Jesus provides a way, by the Spirit, to win the battle with yourself.

Scripture Reading: Romans 7:15-8:1

Sermon Title: (Part 2) The Spark of Life

Summary: Although we often avoid hard questions in life, sometimes the question of purpose hits us squarely in the face.  There are all types of sparks we chase to try and find purpose.  But ultimately, the spark that brings real purpose in life is not a concept but a person.

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5, 9-14

Sermon Title: (Part 1) It's Not Just You

Summary:  Sometimes in life you just feel stuck.  If you have felt this way, you are not alone.  God himself felt stuck with us.  The entire story of the Bible explains how God provides a way to become unstuck.

Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Sermon Series: The Power of Invite

Sermon Title: (Part 3) A Gospeled Environment

Summary: In this series we explore the power of inviting people into the community of faith.  In Part 3, we examine the importance of environment.  The difference between a warm church and a cold one has everything to do with whether we are simply religious people or people who have been transformed by the gospel.  

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:11-20

Sermon Title: Love Your Neighbor

Summary: True discipleship requires both gospel-messaging but also gospel-neighboring.  We must be gospel messengers who take the gospel to everyone and urge them to believe it.  But we must also be gospel neighbors who meet the needs of everyone around us whether they believe the message or not.

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37