Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

What will it be like to be in heaven? Some think it will have pearly gates. Some believe it will have angels playing harps and blowing trumpets. The Bible doesn’t answer all of the trivial questions we have about heaven. It does provide us with clear facts about its glory and why we should want […]

“Don’t judge me!” Have you ever heard someone say this? This statement is often used in our culture. Usually, when people say this, they are referring to the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:1. What does Jesus mean when He talks about judging in Matthew 7:1? Is Jesus condemning all forms of judgment? Is He […]

The saints in Thessalonica made up a good church. Paul established it on his second missionary journey (Acts 17:1-9). In his first epistle to these brethren, Paul praises them for being true believers in Jesus. What made them true believers? They were busy about the Lord’s work (1 Thessalonians 1:1-8). Their “work of faith” is […]

The Ark of Covenant is a crucial part of the history of the people of Israel. It is mentioned several times throughout the Old Testament. Many fail to realize how it foreshadows many of the blessings that Jesus would bring to His people. What was the Ark of the Covenant? It was a sacred item […]

Our theme in 2020 is “experiencing the fullness of Christ.” As a result, this year, I will be preaching many sermons about Jesus from the pulpit. Several of these sermons will deal with the topic of “discipleship.” Our first sermon on this topic will be a study of the words of the Lord in Luke […]

In keeping with our theme of “experiencing the fullness of Christ,” in this lesson, we will study the character of Jesus. We will carefully consider some qualities about His character that get overlooked. As we dig deep into what the gospel tells about the “real Jesus,” we will be challenged. We may even start to […]

In keeping with our theme of “experiencing the fullness of Christ,” in this lesson, we will study the character of Jesus. We will carefully consider some qualities about His character that get overlooked. As we dig deep into what the gospel tells about the “real Jesus,” we will be challenged. We may even start to […]

Beginning today (and continuing every other third Sunday of each month), I am going to be presenting some lessons aimed to encourage and equip our youth. We will begin this series by addressing the topic of “friends.” There may be no issue that has more relevance in their lives than this one. What does God […]