Veterans Parkway church of Christ

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover how true obedience stems from a deep love and fellowship with God, transforming our lives and preparing us for eternity in heaven.

Key Takeaways:

• Fellowship is the Goal: God desires a deep connection with us rather than just mindless adherence to rules.
• Love Drives Obedience: Keeping God's commandments is the natural result of loving Him with all your heart.
• Sin Breaks Fellowship: Choosing to ignore God's commands leads to a devastating separation from His presence.
• Transformation Through Connection: Walking closely with God brings peace and joy while transforming our character.
• Eternity is the Destination: Our current relationship with God prepares us for an everlasting fellowship in heaven.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/22/what-does-god-want-from-me-transcript.

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

A sermon from Genesis 3 exposing Satan's deception and the danger of living "your truth" over God's objective truth.

Key Takeaways:

• Satan's primary tactic: He introduces doubt by questioning God's word and motives.
• The danger of "your truth": Postmodernism encourages us to be our own truth-makers, leading to spiritual death.
• The illusion of being enough: Society pushes the idea that we are self-sufficient, but scripture reveals our need for a Savior.
• The reality of objective truth: The gospel of Jesus Christ remains the absolute truth regardless of personal beliefs.
• Jesus is the ultimate answer: Only through Christ can we find true righteousness, holiness, and life.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/22/did-god-really-say-transcript.

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Jesus is a rock of offense. This sermon uses 1 Peter 2, Matthew 15, Mark 6, and John 6 to show how biblical truth challenges unbelief.

Key Takeaways:

• The Cornerstone: Jesus is described in scripture as a chief cornerstone that some will stumble over.
• Prioritizing Truth Over Tradition: The Pharisees were offended because they valued their man-made traditions more than the commandments of God.
• Familiarity Breeds Unbelief: Even in His hometown, Jesus offended people because their lack of faith prevented them from accepting His truth.
• The Hard Sayings of Jesus: When faced with difficult teachings, true disciples recognize that Jesus alone holds the words of eternal life.
• The Purpose of Offense: Jesus did not offend out of malice, but spoke bold truths to draw people closer to God despite their discomfort.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/15/offensive-jesus-offensive-truth-transcript.

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Overcome spiritual exhaustion by waiting on the Lord. Learn from Isaiah 40 and the life of Joseph how to find strength in weakness and rest in God.

Key Takeaways:

• God Strengthens the Weak: God's power is perfected when we admit our exhaustion and rely entirely on His sustaining grace rather than our own efforts.
• Everyone Experiences Weariness: Even the strongest among us will face hardship and fatigue, but God provides an unlimited power source when we feel drained.
• Waiting is an Act of Faith: Waiting on the Lord is not a passive delay, but an active intertwining of our lives with God's character and trusting His perfect timing.
• Endurance for Every Season: God equips us not only for the soaring mountaintop moments, but also for the intense running and the ordinary, everyday walking of faith.
• God Redeems Our Hardships: Like in the life of Joseph, God is sovereign and can take situations meant for evil and weave them together for our ultimate good.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/08/strength-for-the-weary-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

A reflection on James 4 to find the root of conflict. Discover how grace, humility, and submitting to God bring true reconciliation.

Key Takeaways:

• Origin of Conflict: Wars and fightings stem from our own internal lusts and desires for self-gratification when they are frustrated or restricted.
• Spiritual Adultery: Elevating our personal desires and ambitions above God's will is a form of spiritual unfaithfulness that makes us an enemy of God.
• The Antidote of Grace: God resists the proud but offers abundant grace to the humble, providing a much better path than our self-centered demands.
• Steps to Peace: Submitting to God, resisting the devil, and drawing near to God are essential and progressive actions for resolving spiritual conflicts.
• Godly Sorrow: True repentance requires mourning and weeping over our selfish actions rather than celebrating personal victories in our arguments.
• Reconciliation: Resolving conflicts biblically requires taking the initiative to seek peace and unity, especially if we are the cause of the division.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/08/does-this-have-to-happen-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Explore faith-based parenting based on Moses' words in Deuteronomy 6. Learn how modeling Christian values and spiritual guidance prepares kids to live as godly children.

Key Takeaways:

• Values Drive Behavior: What we assign supreme value to dictates our actions and the legacy we pass on to our children.
• The Power of Modeling: Children learn more from watching their parents live out their faith than from mere words or lectures.
• Diligent Instruction is Required: Parents must actively and continuously teach God statutes in everyday situations.
• Faith-Based Discussions: Engage children in meaningful conversations about the reasons behind our beliefs and moral standards.
• Prepare Kids for the New Land: Parenting involves equipping children to maintain their faith when they encounter new stages of life.
• Specific Prayer for Children: Parents must pray diligently and specifically for their children spiritual growth and character.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/01/passing-on-values-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Explore how the Holy Spirit-produced Word of God is the ultimate source of faith, true life, and spiritual wisdom for salvation. Uncover the Bible's purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• Holy Spirit Produced: The Bible is not merely a collection of human ideas but the perfect, complete, and unalterable revelation given by God.
• Spiritually Appraised: To truly understand and value the Scriptures, one must approach them with a spiritual mindset rather than a purely physical or worldly one.
• The Ultimate Source of Faith: Beliefs dictate actions and attitudes, and the Bible eliminates guesswork by providing absolute truth to ground our convictions.
• Essential for True Life: The words of God are not just ancient texts but the very sustenance needed for spiritual vitality and finding ultimate purpose in Jesus.
• Wisdom for Salvation: In a world filled with worldly wisdom and deception, the Scriptures provide the necessary, divine wisdom to lead a person to eternal life.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/03/01/what-do-we-know-about-the-bible-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Learn from Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4 how to fight the good fight, keep the faith, and finish your spiritual race without regret.

Key Takeaways:

• Overcoming Regret: Like Paul, you can overcome past mistakes and end your life with peace and hope.
• Fighting Righteous Battles: Focus on defending the truth of the gospel rather than arguing over personal preferences.
• Enduring to the End: Avoid worldly distractions and run the spiritual race with endurance by keeping your eyes on Jesus.
• Guarding the Faith: Truth is a valuable treasure that must be protected and never exchanged for temporary worldly approval.
• Anticipating the Reward: God, the righteous judge, promises an eternal reward for all who faithfully complete their spiritual journey.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/22/fight-finish-keep-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

"Read this first!" Discover the inspiration, origins, and transformative power of God's living Word before you open your Bible.

Key Takeaways:

• Divine Inspiration: The Bible was written over 1500 years by 40 writers moved by the Holy Spirit.
• Accessible Language: Though originally in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, translations allow us to understand God's word.
• Structured Wisdom: Scripture is organized into major divisions like Law, History, Poetry, and Letters.
• Honest History: The Bible does not whitewash the sins of its heroes, providing real examples for us to learn from.
• Transformative Power: God's living word acts as a mirror and a sword, revealing our hearts and calling us to obedience.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/15/seven-things-to-know-before-you-read-the-bible-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Daniel Curtis

From the Tabernacle in Exodus to the Church in Ephesians 2, discover how the blood of Jesus tore the veil so we can become God's holy dwelling place.

Key Takeaways:

• God Desires to Dwell With Us: From the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle and now the Church, God has always wanted to be in the midst of His people.
• Sin Created a Barrier: In the Old Testament, the veils of the Tabernacle demonstrated that a holy God could not be fully accessed by a sinful people without sacrifice.
• Jesus Tore the Veil: Through His perfect sacrifice, Jesus provided total and eternal access to God, removing the barriers that once kept us on the outside.
• We Are God's Temple: Believers are no longer strangers but full citizens and living stones being built together into a holy dwelling place for the Spirit.
• A Call to Holiness and Unity: Because we are the temple of God, we must remove division, gossip, and sin from our lives to maintain a pure and unified dwelling place.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/08/built-to-be-his-dwelling-transcript