Veterans Parkway church of Christ

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover how God’s relationship with Jesus in the flesh reveals sacrifice, dependence, and love, guiding us toward deeper fellowship and eternal life in Christ.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/03/the-relationship-of-god-and-jesus-in-the-flesh-transcript.

• Jesus’ incarnation models ultimate sacrifice and giving—He laid aside divine glory to serve and save.
• The Father and Son work in perfect unity; Christ’s mission shows obedient labor that honors God.
• Jesus exemplifies complete dependence on the Father, teaching us to rely on God’s strength rather than self-sufficiency.
• The bond is rooted in divine love; believing that love empowers disciples to trust and obey.
• Through Christ, God offers new life to those dead in sin—our relationship with Him mirrors the Father-Son pattern.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Learn how Scripture (James 5:19-20 and other passages) guides us to address sin with humility, patience, and love to help save souls and restore fellowship.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/08/03/how-to-speak-with-someone-about-sin-transcript.

• We confront sin because eternal souls are at stake—James 5:19-20 urges rescue, not silence.
• Begin with sincere self-examination and humility before addressing anyone else’s wrongdoing (Gal 6:1).
• Patience is essential: allow time for God’s word to work and for genuine repentance to grow.
• Warning, prayer, and practical support can prevent sin’s spread and ease its suffering.
• The ultimate goal is restoration and forgiveness that reconnects the sinner to Jesus and the church family.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

This sermon uncovers the root of shame, traces its painful fallout, and points to godly sorrow, repentance, and Christ’s cross as the only path to lasting freedom.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/07/27/what-a-shame-transcript.

• Shame began in Eden when Adam and Eve hid after sin, exposing our vulnerability before God.
• Unchecked shame brings physical and emotional pain—worldly “fixes” only numb it briefly.
• “Godly sorrow” is designed to move us to repentance; worldly sorrow leads to spiritual death.
• Jesus willingly bore our shame on the cross, disregarding it for the joy of our redemption.
• Baptism is the covenant “circumcision of the heart” that rolls away reproach and clothes us in Christ.
• Serving righteousness sets believers free from sin’s slavery and empowers an unashamed life.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Is modern-day Israel still central to God’s plan? This sermon explores what the Bible really teaches about the identity of God's people today and the fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. Discover how Scripture shifts our focus from physical Israel to spiritual Israel—those who belong to Christ.

Read the full transcript HERE.

• God’s promises to Abraham were ultimately fulfilled in Christ, not in a modern nation-state.
• The New Testament teaches a shift from physical Israel to spiritual Israel—those who are in Christ.
• True identity in God's eyes is not based on ethnicity or geography but on faith and obedience to the gospel.
• The church, not modern-day Israel, is God's chosen people under the new covenant.
• Christians should focus on the kingdom of God, not national allegiances or political Israel.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

What defines your truth—your circumstances, your body, your status, or God’s voice? This lesson explores how idols today aren’t just statues but false identities we build through social expectations, physical appearance, and worldly voices. The true model of life and worth is found only in Christ.

Read the full transcript HERE.

• Isaiah 44 powerfully contrasts the one true God with the vanity of man-made idols.
• Modern idolatry comes in the form of self-image, social validation, and performance metrics.
• Truth isn’t found in our bodies, grades, status, or cultural norms—it’s found in God’s word.
• Even well-meaning Christians can unknowingly serve these idols by defining life through circumstances.
• The beauty God values is inward: a meek and quiet spirit, not the world’s physical standards.
• Scripture uses lowly terms (poor, weak, stranger) to emphasize how God exalts the humble and redeems them through Christ.
• Jesus is the true model and image to be shaped into—He became poor to make us rich in spirit.
• Psalm 119 repeatedly affirms that God's word is trustworthy, strengthening, and redemptive.
• The world offers shifting standards and false gods, but God alone does not lie—His truth saves.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Randall Thomason

Heb 11:6 & Peter's calling in Luke 5 reveal a faith that God prizes—sacrificial, devoted, humble, active. We are called to test and align our faith by that same standard.

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• Faith that pleases God is sacrificial—obedience even when tired, uncomfortable, or inconvenienced.
• Devoted faith is guided solely by Christ’s word, not personal logic or cultural norms.
• Humble faith recognizes God’s power and our unworthiness, prompting worship and dependence.
• Committed faith demands decisive action; like Peter, we “forsake all” and follow Jesus.
• We must examine our own definition of faith through Scripture instead of worldly assumptions.

Series: Four-Letter Words

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover three vital four-letter words—GOOD, PRAY, GIVE— that shape godly children as this sermon equips parents to model Christ-centered living.

Read the full transcript HERE.

• Parents must model vital four-letter words—GOOD, PRAY, GIVE—for their children to truly grasp them.
• Goodness is defined by God; Scripture guides children in discerning good from evil.
• Prayer is a constant lifeline; teach children to pray about everything and depend on God.
• Giving without expecting return mirrors Christ’s sacrifice and nurtures compassionate hearts.
• Daily illustration of these values guides children toward committing their lives to Jesus.

Series: VBS 2025: The Heart of the Kings

Service: Vacation Bible Study

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Allen Jent

This sermon examines King Josiah’s radical reforms in Judah and shows how a humble, tender heart before God can restore a people’s lost faith. Listeners are urged to measure their own lives against Scripture, repent where needed, and act with courage and compassion.

Drawing parallels between Josiah’s discovery of the Law and today’s spiritual drift, the lesson reminds us that circumstances do not dictate destiny—our choices do. A heart of humility responds to God’s Word, removes idols, and walks the gospel path of faith, repentance, confession, and baptism.

• Humility starts with honest acknowledgment of God’s Word—Josiah tore his clothes when the Law was read.
• Our circumstances do not determine our faith; the condition of our heart and the choices we make do.
• Being pleasing to God is an intentional, daily decision that outlasts every hardship.
• True renewal demands removing every “idol” and returning wholeheartedly to Scripture.

Read the full transcript HERE.

Series: VBS 2025: The Heart of the Kings

Service: Vacation Bible Study

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Allen Jent

Explore how David’s kindness to Mephibosheth foreshadows Christ’s invitation to His table and calls believers to live with repentance, love, and active compassion.

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Series: VBS 2025: The Heart of the Kings

Service: Vacation Bible Study

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Allen Jent

Allen Jent unpacks 1 Samuel 15, revealing how King Saul’s partial obedience led to his downfall and urging modern Christians to choose wholehearted obedience.

Read the full transcript HERE.