Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

Imagine being the Apostle Andrew. He was the brother of Peter. Peter is one of the most famous people in the Bible. He preached the gospel first to the Jews and Gentiles (Acts 2:14-36; 10:34-48). He was an elder in the church (1 Peter 5:1). He was with the Lord on the mount of transfiguration […]

If you’ve ever seen a late-night infomercial, you’ve probably seen some black and white footage of someone trying to do some simple — yet seemingly impossible — task very badly. Maybe they’re scrubbing away at a stubborn stain, loosening a screw that’s been stripped, or trying to open an impenetrable pickle jar. If only they […]

Christians should live each day overflowing with gratitude (Colossians 2:6-7). A spirit of thanksgiving should be obvious in the life of those who follow Jesus. In Luke 17:11-19, we find an encounter with Jesus that is unique. It is only found in the gospel of Luke. Jesus healed ten lepers. As Jesus makes His way […]

The Psalms are rich with wonderful truths about God. They reveal God’s identity, love, and feelings toward us. They also tell us how to respond to God properly. We should worship Him (Psalm 99), praise Him (Psalm 117), trust Him (Psalm 37), stand in awe of Him (Psalm 34), and be thankful. Psalm 118 is […]

Jesus experienced the worst death imaginable in Golgotha. But technically, He did not die alone. There were two other men (thieves) also being crucified on this day. One of these thieves stands out in Luke’s account (Luke 22:33-43). This thief has become the most famous thief in religion today. Unfortunately, many go to his story […]

Sometimes when we worship, we’ll sing songs that center around a theme — often to help focus our minds on a particular sermon. Each song builds on the previous, teaching us a poetic message. And in the Hebrew songbook — the Psalms — we find plenty of songs that fit together like that, building on […]