Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

After being falsely accused and arrested in Jerusalem, the Apostle Paul is transferred by the Romans to Caesarea. The reason for this move is given in Acts 23:12-35. Once arriving in a new and safer location, Paul has an opportunity to make a case for his innocence before the Roman governor Felix (Acts 24:1-21). Their […]

After being falsely accused and arrested in Jerusalem, the Apostle Paul is transferred by the Romans to Caesarea. The reason for this move is given in Acts 23:12-35. Once arriving in a new and safer location, Paul has an opportunity to make a case for his innocence before the Roman governor Felix (Acts 24:1-21). Their […]

In Matthew 14:22-32, we find one of the strangest walks in all the Bible. We read about Peter walking on water with Jesus. Peter’s walk on water involved some huge risks. Since he and the other apostles were in the middle of the Sea of Galilee during a terrible storm, Peter could have died. Peter’s […]

In Matthew 14:22-32, we find one of the strangest walks in all the Bible. We read about Peter walking on water with Jesus. Peter’s walk on water involved some huge risks. Since he and the other apostles were in the middle of the Sea of Galilee during a terrible storm, Peter could have died. Peter’s […]

Around this time of the year, many people are thinking about the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12). Many people are thinking about Jesus as a baby/child. This portrait of Jesus is not demanding and intimidating. While it is undoubtedly a biblical way to view Jesus, there is so much more that we need to […]

Around this time of the year, many people are thinking about the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12). Many people are thinking about Jesus as a baby/child. This portrait of Jesus is not demanding and intimidating. While it is undoubtedly a biblical way to view Jesus, there is so much more that we need to […]

Both in the Old and New Testaments, David is referred to as “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). This statement is indeed a very high compliment! It is also a puzzling statement (especially when you consider the terrible sins David committed). How could a man who committed adultery and murder […]