The church of Christ on McDermott Road

In Eden, God graciously provided humanity (his image-bearer) with many tress. These trees were “pleasant to the sight and good for food.” Two of those trees were of particular importance: the “tree of life” and “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” The second tree was the only tree from which humanity was not to eat. What does this opening scene teach us about God? about humanity? and about the primary choice we face? (Scripture: Genesis 2:5-9)

Mission Sunday (Scripture: Acts 11:19-24)

Delivering Sunday morning worship services that encourage universal participation, consistently including communion, prayer, scripture reading, singing, teaching/exhortation, and offering Honoring acapella music as the only appropriate model for our corporate worship

Like many of us, the Pharisees were concerned about titles and status. They wanted to receive the honor they felt they were due. But status and title are traps laid for us by the evil one. Jesus uses the Pharisees’ desire for honor as an introduction to seven “woes” that he pronounces upon them. Jesus was warning that their desire for greatness would lead to their ruin and destruction. So, if we want to avoid the fate of the Pharisees, we must allow Jesus to reshape the way we think about greatness. (Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11)

Offering Bible classes at all age levels across multiple meeting times each week Providing relevant and engaging lessons from the pulpit that ”bring the Bible to life” by combining Biblical teaching with practical application Encouraging and facilitating consistent Bible study in our homes Supporting and equipping our youth with relevant and engaging programs and services […]

Zebedee’s wife, the mother of James and John, wanted what nearly every mother wants, the success of her children. She wanted her children to have good seats at an important table. So, she boldly asked Jesus for her sons to have the seats of honor in his kingdom. But the seats of honor in Jesus’ kingdom look radically different than the seats of honor in the world. Do we really know what we’re asking for when we ask the Lord to make us great? (Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28)

Honoring the Bible as the inspired, complete, inerrant Word of God to be used for instruction, correction, and engaging the lost

Jesus’ disciples (not unlike us) were very concerned with the question, “Who is the greatest?” In nearly every area of life, we try to determine and assign greatness. Consequently, it makes sense to ask, “What actually makes a person great? Is is skill, ability, wisdom, spirituality, or self-discipline?” Jesus’ answer to these questions—and the person he exalts as an example of greatness—is still shocking 2,000 years later. (Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6)

Sadly, a lot of the religious world is under the impression that if a person merely confesses Christ, or prays a sinner’s prayer, they are saved. It is easy to come to that conclusion when verses like Romans 10:10 are read in isolation, but the context paints quite a different picture. When Paul speaks of confessing Christ, he doesn’t mean a one-time confession. Romans 10 will challenge and encourage even longtime disciples. (Scripture: Romans 10:8-13)