Veterans Parkway church of Christ

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover how to walk wisely according to Ephesians 5, living out God’s will in daily life with wisdom that brings peace, purpose, and eternal hope.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/09/07/walking-in-wisdom-living-gods-will-every-day-transcript.

• True wisdom comes from God and is revealed in His Word.
• Walking in wisdom means living carefully, redeeming the time, and seizing kingdom opportunities.
• God’s will is not mysterious—it is revealed in Scripture for us to follow daily.
• Filling our lives with the Spirit enables us to live wisely and shine as lights in the world.
• Walking wisely leads to peace, security, evangelism, and turning others to righteousness.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Scott Beyer

What is true Christian fellowship? Beyond meals, Scripture calls us to share in Christ’s body, sufferings, service, and generosity together.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/09/07/true-fellowship-sharing-in-christ-together-transcript.

• Fellowship is participation—not passive consumption. We share in something bigger than ourselves (Acts 2:42).
• Koinonia at the Table: The cup and the bread are a participation in Christ’s blood and body (1 Corinthians 10:16).
• From consumers to contributors: Biblical fellowship shows up in generous, cheerful giving and shared work (2 Corinthians 8–9).
• Shared life rhythms: Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep; pursue harmony and humility (Romans 12:13–16).
• Fellowship in suffering: Knowing Christ includes sharing His sufferings to become like Him (Philippians 3:10).
• Hospitality matters: Opening our homes/hearts grows genuine, Christ-centered community.
• Mindset shift: Ask, “What’s my part?”—anticipate needs and take initiative instead of waiting to be asked.
• More than pizza: Meals can be a doorway, but real fellowship is shared faith, mission, sacrifice, and hope.

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Simple Lessons From Jesus

Service: 5th Sunday PM

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Joe Greer

Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus shows His mission to seek and save the lost, teaching us about humility, repentance, and God’s mercy.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/09/01/seeking-and-saving-the-lost-lessons-from-zacchaeus-transcript.

• Zacchaeus’ story illustrates that no one is too sinful to be reached by Jesus.
• Jesus looks at the heart, not outward appearance or reputation.
• Repentance is shown through action—Zacchaeus made restitution to those he wronged.
• Salvation comes to those willing to humbly receive Jesus and obey Him.
• Christ’s mission was, and still is, to seek and save the lost.

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Simple Lessons From Jesus

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Joe Greer

The Transfiguration of Jesus reveals His divine glory and God’s command to hear Him. This lesson from Matthew 17 calls us to listen and obey Christ’s words.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/31/the-transfiguration-of-jesus-hear-him-gods-beloved-son-transcript.

• The Transfiguration in Matthew 17 revealed Jesus’ glory before Peter, James, and John.
• Moses and Elijah appeared, but the Father exalted Jesus as the one we must hear.
• God’s voice declared Jesus as His beloved Son, greater than all who came before.
• The apostles’ eyewitness accounts confirm the truth of Jesus’ authority.
• Faith is strengthened when we hear and obey the words of Christ.
• Scripture remains powerful and faith-building, even 2,000 years later.
• Jesus’ words will judge us on the last day—true discipleship means hearing and living by them.

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Simple Lessons From Jesus

Service: 5th Sunday Bible Class

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Joe Greer

Jesus declared His identity and authority at Caesarea Philippi, revealing that He is the Son of the living God and promising to build His church on the rock of truth. Discover why His words still matter today and how they call us to faith.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/31/on-this-rock-jesus-revelation-at-caesarea-philippi-transcript.

• Jesus chose Caesarea Philippi, a center of pagan worship, to reveal His true identity as the Son of the living God.
• Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” highlights the foundation of faith on which the church is built.
• False gods and human-made idols crumble, but Christ is the eternal Rock and chief cornerstone of God’s building.
• Jesus promised, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
• The apostles were given the keys to the kingdom, opening the door of salvation to all through the gospel.
• Christ’s resurrection confirmed His authority and ensures the church’s foundation is unshakable.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Stop crawling off the altar and learn what it means to be a daily living sacrifice for Christ. God calls us to full surrender, not leftovers.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/24/stop-crawling-off-the-altar-daily-surrender-to-christ-transcript.

• Romans 12:1–2 calls Christians to be “living sacrifices” who stay fully devoted to God.
• God’s mercy is the reason we give ourselves to Him completely—it is our “reasonable service.”
• Daily surrender means resisting conformity to the world and being transformed by renewing our minds.
• Leftover devotion is not enough; God desires our first and best, not our scraps.
• Transformation is an inside-out process like metamorphosis, not surface-level change.
• God provides step-by-step guidance, like headlights illuminating the road ahead.
• True commitment to God is total sacrifice—not just a casual contribution.
• Following Jesus requires a daily choice to take up our cross and stay on the altar.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Schrader

God’s providence opened doors in Peterborough, Canada, where a month-long mission trip brought opportunities to teach, encourage, and strengthen brethren in faith.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/17/mission-peterborough-gods-providence-in-action-transcript.

• Providence guided the opportunity to serve in Peterborough, opening doors almost immediately after prayer and planning began.
• Over 22 lessons were taught across 22 days, including studies in both English and Mandarin with new tools to bridge language barriers.
• The local congregation showed deep faith and hospitality, highlighting the power of encouragement and shared labor in Christ.
• The mission reinforced that the fields remain white for harvest, both abroad and at home, reminding all Christians to be ready to go and to send.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

God’s Word is full of signs that guide us, warn us, and give hope. From Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Psalms, we learn to see God’s signs in daily life and follow them toward salvation in Christ.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/17/do-we-see-gods-signs-in-the-bible-warnings-wisdom-assurance-transcript.

• Signs in Scripture are God’s way of guiding us toward wisdom, peace, and eternal life.
• Proverbs warns that neglecting signs leads to spiritual ruin and poverty of soul.
• Jesus’ parables serve as signs of the kingdom, making God’s truth clear to those who will listen.
• Worry can be overcome when we see God’s care in the signs of birds, lilies, and daily providence.
• Psalm 1 reminds us to watch where we walk—warning signs reveal the path of the wicked and the way of the righteous.
• Signs of salvation are seen in conviction, repentance, confession, baptism, and a changed life in Christ.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Tandy Rainey

Heaven is not a vague concept or distant dream—it is the real and eternal dwelling place of God, prepared for those who are faithful to Him. This lesson explores the Bible’s teaching about heaven, including its reality, who will enter, and what will happen before we arrive there. Jesus’ promise in John 14 reminds us that heaven is a prepared place for God’s people, offering hope, comfort, and the assurance of eternal life.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/10/heaven-is-real-gods-prepared-place-for-his-people-transcript.

• Heaven is the eternal dwelling place of God, promised to His faithful people.
• Before entering heaven, the Bible teaches that the world will be destroyed, the resurrection will occur, and judgment will take place.
• Jesus personally prepares a place in heaven for His followers (John 14:2-3).
• Heaven is a place without death, sorrow, crying, or pain—only perfect joy and fellowship with God.
• Only those who obey the gospel and remain faithful will enter heaven’s gates.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

By faith and obedience to God's grace, Joshua led Israel to victory over Jericho, showing how courage, mentorship, and trust in God can overcome any barrier, and how important it is to prepare future generations to fight their battles.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/10/joshua-and-the-walls-of-jericho-raising-leaders-who-bring-walls-down-transcript.

• Joshua's leadership was grounded in God's grace, courage, and obedience to His law.
• Facing spiritual "giants" requires strength, courage, and faith in God's presence.
• Mentorship and modeling, as Moses did for Joshua, are crucial in raising future leaders.
• God's instructions for Jericho show that victory comes through His plan, not human strength.
• Developing the next generation for leadership in God's kingdom begins now, with intentional training and opportunities to serve.