Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

People pursue happiness through a variety of different avenues. Some seek it through education and success. Others seek it through money and possessions. Some even seek it through trying to acquire perfect circumstances in life. Unfortunately, none of these avenues produce true happiness and satisfaction in life. While happiness is something that everyone wants, few […]

Do you know who you are? Do you know the truth about your identity? Sadly, many young people spend much of their teenage years confused about these questions. They are confused because of the conflicting messages they hear from those around them. The atheist wants them to believe they are nothing more than the product […]

As Creator and King, Jesus has complete authority over all humanity. He has the right to set the standard for marriage, parenting, morality, and daily conduct. He even has the right to tell us what clothes to put on our bodies (1 Timothy 2:9-10). Modesty begins with us submitting our hearts to God. When our […]

While the temple constructed by Solomon was glorious, it would be expanded by both the Hasmoneans and King Herod. Herod was the king of Judea when Jesus was born. He was known as “Herod the great” because of his great building projects. He built huge fortresses in Caesarea and Masada. He made impressive theaters, a […]

We live in a dangerous world. It is a world full of physical and spiritual dangers. It celebrates sexual immorality and devalues marriage. It contains racism, atheism, and the devaluing of the life of the unborn. Many don’t believe in absolute truth and have no respect for the laws that govern society and those who […]

As a teenager, I looked forward to the day when I’d leave my parent’s house and find my place in the world. Like many, I left my Mom and Dad’s home and got married, starting a family of my own. But it wasn’t until recently that I realized how my role in my parents’ lives […]

Solomon’s temple was one of the great wonders of the ancient world. It was a massive architectural achievement. It impressed even the Queen of Sheba (2 Chronicles 9:3-6). It exceeded her expectations! David played a huge role in the temple’s construction. Before Solomon’s ascent to the throne, David assembled the officials of Israel and encouraged […]

Eli is often an overlooked Bible character. He was a priest and judge in Israel. He also had two sons who were priests, and he mentored and raised the prophet, Samuel. While Eli did many good things in the service of God, he also experienced many failures. He made many bad decisions that impacted his […]

If you’ve ever lost something valuable, you’ll know the sense of dread and seriousness that accompanies the desperate search. The more valuable, the more intense the effort to find it. And as we approach our upcoming Jesus Through the Scriptures chapter in Luke 19 this week, Jesus continues to show us his search and rescue […]