Sermons by the Monte Vista church of Christ

The story of Daniel being delivered by God from the lions’ den is famous (Daniel 6:1-28). It is a story that many Christian parents begin teaching their children early. It provides lessons about God’s power, God’s protection, prayer, and the need to always trust in the Lord. Many forget that Daniel wasn’t a young person […]

Spiritual growth matters to God. Peter devoted an entire section to emphasizing this truth (2 Peter 1:1-11). In this section, Paul provides the ingredients for spiritual growth and maturity. Before proper growth can begin, a Christian must desire to grow and possess a solid foundation of faith. What does faith involve? It involves believing in […]

In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul says that salvation is “not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” James teaches that we are justified by works and not faith alone (James 2:17, 24). Many Bible critics suggest that Paul and James contradict one another. Are the critics right? Let’s begin with a few […]

What motivates you? We all have different drives that push us forward — for some, it’s a carrot, and for others, it’s a stick. Whether we’re trying to get through school, become a better spouse or parent, or even aspiring to grow our hobby into a career, motivation is a huge factor in whether we’ll […]

Thessalonica was one of the several cities visited by Paul on his second preaching journey (Acts 17:1-4). The city was founded 300 years before the birth of Jesus by one of the generals of Alexander the Great. It was the capital city of Macedonia and a commercial trading center. It was also full of idolatry […]

After defeating the Philistine giant Goliath, David became popular in Israel. The people would begin to sing his praises and view him as a mighty warrior. King Saul even initially admired David, but it wouldn’t be long before he began to resent him. He would become an enemy of David and attempt to destroy him. […]