Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

It is indeed a true blessing to be able to talk to God through prayer at any time we desire (Psalm 34:15, 17a; 1 Peter 5:6; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). But, like any good father, God wants us to be comfortable going to Him with requests (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7). So often, […]

If you knew that you would not speak to the people you love for a while, what would you say to them? What would be the last things you wanted them to remember? In Revelation 22:21, we find the last verse of the Bible. It contains God’s final message to humanity. What words should stand […]

The transfiguration was a crucial moment in the life of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-8). It was an occasion when Jesus was confirmed to be the Messiah and chief spokesman for God. Let’s travel up the mountain and consider what the Bible reveals about this glorious event. What does the Bible tell us about this glorious event? […]

In Mark 14:1-9, we reach a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is the Saturday before the final week of Jesus’ life. The Lord stops in Bethany to spend time with his friends Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (John 12:1-11). During this time, Mary does something that Jesus commends and praises. She takes a […]

After experiencing a great physical restoration in Jerusalem, a great spiritual one occurred (Nehemiah 8:1-18). It took place in front of the Water Gate. The people of Israel formed a great assembly and listened to Ezra read the word of God. Consider three attitudes the people had towards God’s word. They craved it. They asked […]

Friendship is one of the great topics of the Bible (Proverbs 17:17; Ecclesiastes 4:9-11). Who are your friends? Who are the people that you trust, confide in, and allow to help you navigate through life? David was someone who knew how to pick the right kinds of friends. His companions epitomized what godly friendship is […]

Soon after being converted, Simon did something terrible. He tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit with money (Acts 8:14-23). Peter rebuked him because he had the spiritual poison of bitterness in his heart. Have you ever been poisoned by bitterness? This a serious sin for many of God’s people. It is something […]

What does grace do? How does it change us? Every one of us was dead in our old way of living. We were enemies of God without hope. “But God” — maybe the two most impactful words in our lives — “being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, […]

Freedom has become synonymous with America. It is one of the great treasures that come with being a citizen in this country. Our liberty was not gifted to us by politicians. Instead, it was given to us by God (James 1:17). God is the giver of every good thing! Do you value your freedom? If […]