Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

The work of a preacher is often misunderstood. For example, some believe that a preacher only works twice weekly. Some confuse his work with the work of the elders or shepherds. Some think a preacher is responsible for all the converting and growing of the church. Some even believe a preacher is hired to satisfy […]

Despite being constantly provided for by God, Israel demanded a king (1 Samuel 8:1-9). They didn’t want to be judged by Samuel’s wicked sons. Nor did they desire to continue listening to the aging prophet Samuel. Instead, they now desired a physical king who sat on a throne and reigned over them. This was a […]

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s […]

If you see water dripping from the ceiling after a rainstorm, do you leave it or get it looked at? What are the chances that somehow the leak will just solve itself? Probably not very likely, since minor problems usually turn into bigger ones. With that thought in mind, when we venture out into the […]

Acts 12 is loaded! It contains murder, imprisonment, prayer, miracles, angels, and the death of a king. The chapter begins with King Herod persecuting the church (Acts 12:1). This is not Herod the Great (Matthew 2:1) or Herod Antipas (Luke 23:8-12). This is Herod Agrippa I. Herod Agrippa did much to protect and help the […]

Names make up big sections of the Bible (Genesis 5:1-32; Ezra 2:1-70; 10:18-44; Nehemiah 3:1-32; 1 Chronicles 1-9; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Hebrews 11:1-32). Paul concludes many of his epistles by listing the names of fellow disciples and co-workers in the cause of the gospel (Romans 16:1-15; 2 Timothy 4:9-22; Titus 3:12-13; Philemon 23-24). Colossians […]

The fear of public speaking continues to top the list of people’s greatest fears. Having a whole room full of people looking at them on stage is mortifying, to say the least. Wouldn’t it be much better to sit in the audience and blend in? Ask yourself, “How much do I blend into the world […]

The establishment of the church was a significant moment in human history (Acts 2:37-47). It marked the official beginning of Christianity and people being added to the universal body of Christ. The first followers of Jesus also formed a local body of believers in Jerusalem. This church was extremely large (3,000 members). It eventually grew […]