Vaughn Park Church of Christ (Sermons)

What is forgiveness? Or, more importantly, what is it NOT? In today's lesson, Tim uses Jesus' instruction about forgiveness to Peter in Matthew 18 to help us see the importance of making a decision in faith to trust God's justice. 

Tim is joined by his longtime friend Harry Ogletree as they demonstrate how a common love for Jesus united two men from diverse backgrounds and revealed to both the abundant life we can have through Christ. 

A major theme of Jesus' longest recorded prayer in John 17 is Unity. In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to stop focusing on ourselves and others and instead focus on God as we seek to love our brothers and sisters better. 

As we continue our Real Life Answers series, Tim interviews Maribeth Ward Francis about how God met her in grief following the loss of her first child, Opal Joy.

If you feel you're under attack by the enemy or the challenges of life, John Mark has a message for you:  You are not crushed: you are not in despair; you are not abandoned; you are not destroyed. You are a Survivor!

When we face tough situations, we seldom ask, "How can God be glorified?" But that's exactly the reason scripture gives for everything from the parting of the Red Sea to Lazarus' resurrection. In today's lesson, Tim challenges us to be more concerned for God's glory than our relief. 

In today's lesson, Dennis and Terri Rine share how the Lord demonstrated His presence and comfort following the murder of their daughter, Micah, and how they've worked to honor her legacy by comforting others in grief. 

Imagine being trapped between a raging sea and a mighty army. Now, imagine God providing a way out. In today's lesson, the story of the Israelites passing through the Red Sea is a reminder God is with us -- even when there seems to be no escape. 

How could Paul face being beaten, stoned, shipwrecked and more yet still find joy? Tim uses Paul's description of hardship in 2 Cor. 11, to introduce our summer series, Real Life Answers. It's a study that will allow us to ask tough questions and hear real-world examples of how Jesus provides the answer.

Are we filling our time or redeeming it? In today's lesson, Donovan guides us through Psalm 90 as we are challenged to make the most of our time.