Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

In Acts, we see what first-century Christianity was all about. We know what the early church taught, how they worshipped, and how they won souls for the glory of God. We also see how they were committed to being one in the cause of Christ. Despite being a group of several thousand people, Luke describes […]

The topic of church discipline is probably the most neglected topic in the Bible. It is neglected both when it comes to being studied and carried out. It is a topic that is often met with resistance among the family of God. And yet, the topic challenges us in a variety of different ways. It […]

1 Peter 5:1-14 Introduction Only a few short weeks ago, Americans came out in record numbers to cast their vote for our future president. And if there’s anything we saw clearly over the campaign, it’s that we all have very strong — and divided — opinions about what leadership looks like in this country. But […]

Through the years, the song “Ten Thousand Angels” has become one of my personal favorites. It is based on the words Jesus says to Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-53). The song shortchanges the number of angels Jesus says He could have called. He says that He could have called “more than twelve […]

When it comes to preaching, God holds both the preacher and audience accountable. The preacher must proclaim God’s word in a clear, organized, and concise way. And the audience must listen carefully. Throughout the Bible, a strong emphasis is placed on the importance of good listening (Romans 10:17; Matthew 17:5; James 1:19; Matthew 11:15; Matthew […]

Have you ever struggled with worry? Are you worried about something right now? I think it is safe to say that every person has dealt with worry before. It is a common struggle that can debilitate us in our lives. Thankfully Jesus gives some solutions to the problem in Matthew 6:25-34. Consider four things that […]

How often do you think about Jesus as a child? We may not think about this that much because the Bible only really gives details about the last three years of Jesus’ life (from the time He was 30 to 33). The gospels are not a biography of Jesus’ life. And yet, there is a […]

In 2 Samuel 6:1-15, we find a very troubling story. God kills Uzzah for what appears that on the surface, Uzzah was doing a good thing. He was protecting the most treasured possession of the Israelites. This ought to be a significant moment in Israelite history. King David has consolidated his reign and the people […]

After traveling to Israel and seeking out the prophet Elisha, Naaman the Syrian received instructions on how to be miraculously healed of his leprosy (2 Kings 5:5-14). How did Naaman find out about a prophet in Israel that could help him? It was through the testimony of a little girl in his home. The Servant […]