Vaughn Park Church of Christ (Sermons)

Are you ready to go camping with God? In today’s lesson, we find Jesus attending the Feast of the Tabernacles in John 7. There he speaks to the people camping in booths about the need for water and light — the living water of the Holy Spirit and light that saves rather than condemns: Jesus himself!

When I face trouble, fear, and shortages, where do I look for help? Me or God? In today’s lesson, Tim leads us on our journey into John 6 where we are confronted with a hungry horde. What’s the giant-sized task you’re facing? Where are you looking for answers? Me or God?

Are you looking good? What about on the inside? Is there sickness and shame that needs healing? Do you want to get well? In today’s lesson, Tim helps us see Jesus standing in front of us offering help. We’re simply asked to stand, pick up the junk tying us down and walk!

Do you ever feel “unusual?” You’re not alone. On this Friends’ Day, we continue our study of John’s gospel in the series titled, “Come and See.” Tim helps us see the unusual nature of Jesus’ character; His unusual interaction with the Samaritan woman; and the unusual gift of Living Water available to us — no matter how unusual we are. 

Are you confused? Or, do you think you’ve got God all figured out? If you answered 'yes' to either question, it might be time to join Nicodemus as we Come & See about rebirth through the Holy Spirit. Tim’s lesson today centers on John 3. Come & See!

Have you ever had a problem you couldn’t solve? For guests of the wedding at Cana, the answer wasn’t in WHERE or HOW to get more wine but in WHO could provide. In John Chapter 2, Tim helps us rediscover that what’s important to us is important to God. He who meets our needs in unexpected ways invites us to fill jars as He does transformative work to bring about something new and better.

Are you missing Jesus? Come and See! In John Chapter 1, we get a clearer picture of God through The Word. But the world didn’t know him. His own didn’t receive him. As Tim begins our series on the Gospel of John, we’re invited to Come and See Jesus, and once we’ve discovered Him anew, to share the Good News with others.

What one word describes Jesus? How about God? What word would God use to describe you? As we prepare for “Come and See,” our fall study of John, Tim challenges us to think about our perceptions of God the Father, Jesus and ourselves. When we begin to see the Word, Jesus, as the expression of God’s heart, it changes the way we study, observe, apply and pray through scripture.

Do you ever feel you’re losing your faith? If so, you might need to ask if you’re using your faith. In today’s lesson, Tim guides us through Genesis 22 as we look at Abraham’s obedience, faith, focus on God and willingness to complete the journey.

Adoption and restoration aren’t new concepts. They are part of God’s redemptive plan for His creation. In today’s lesson, Steve Duer of Agape draws a parallel between the Japanese art of kintsugi and the way God can take the broken pieces of our lives — or the families Agape serves — and make something new and beautiful.