Vaughn Park Church of Christ (Sermons)

When Adam and Eve sinned, they felt fear and shame, which led them to hide from God and cast blame. Sin has the same effect on us. In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to take off the mask and be authentic with ourselves and others. 

As we continue to work on letting go of the sins we've surrendered to God, Tim turns to the Genesis account of mankind's fall to unpack how Satan uses shame to force us into hiding. 

Do you know you have eternal life? In today's lesson, Tim turns to 1 John to understand how we walk in the light and receive the purification that leads to eternal life. The beginning of this formula might surprise you. 

As we ReVamP our Hearts so we can enjoy the full life Jesus promises, Tim and John Mark lead us through a serious exercise — one of repentance. Having asked God to search us, as in Psalm 139, and create in us a pure heart, as in Psalm 51, we now have an opportunity to surrender the sin that so easily entangles us. 

Do you want a clean heart? The first step is recognizing we need help from God. In today's lesson, Tim turns to Psalm 51 for a better understanding of how God's mercy can meet us where we are and restore the joy of our salvation. 

Are you ready for God to search your heart? Guess what. He already knows what's there. As we begin to ReVamP our hearts, Tim turns to Psalm 139 for both encouragement and challenge. 

Are we experiencing the extraordinary life Jesus promised in John 10:10? Perhaps we need to ReVamP our hearts, our seat in the Church, our community and our mission. This morning, Vaughn Park's full-time ministers outline our 2026 theme: ReVamP!

As the calendar turns to 2026, Tim asks whether we will approach the new year with the "What About Me" attitude of the older brother in the parable to of the prodigal, or will we adopt Joshua's commitment and follow the Lord. 

Where is your joy? In today's lesson, Tim reminds us the source of joy is Jesus — and once we've tapped into His wellspring, it flows into every part of our lives. 

While the scene of sleeping animals on a cold still night may be comforting, John Mark reminds us Jesus' birth was anything but quiet. Rather, God's inbreaking changed everything and continues to transform us today.