Veterans Parkway church of Christ

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover the true motives for Christian living. This sermon explores Philippians 2, revealing how Jesus' sacrifice empowers us to live selflessly for His sake.

Key Takeaways:

• The Importance of Motive: The true genuine test of any action lies within the underlying motive behind it.
• Christ's Condescension: Jesus left the riches of heaven to become poor so that we might become spiritually rich.
• The Shift in Perspective: Because Christ sacrificed Himself for our sake, believers are now called to live entirely for His sake.
• Expanding the Calling: Living for Christ naturally extends to laboring for the sake of the gospel, the church, and the elect.
• A Life of Self-Sacrifice: The Christian life is marked by setting aside personal recognition to serve others and the Kingdom.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/08/the-true-motives-of-a-christian-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Colton Frame

Explore moving from comfort to faith. Overcome fear and delayed obedience by trusting God's direction over certainty, as seen in Hebrews 11.

Key Takeaways:

• Comfort Can Lead to Complacency: Resting in physical or spiritual comfort can prevent us from taking the necessary risks that faith requires.
• Obedience Without Full Knowledge: Like Abram, we are often called to follow God's direction without seeing the entire plan or final outcome.
• Faith Despite Unqualification: Gideon's story shows that God calls us to confront false security and obey Him even when we feel unqualified or fear others' opinions.
• Delayed Obedience is Disobedience: Waiting for the perfect time to serve or reconcile is often an excuse; true faith acts immediately upon knowing God's will.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/01/when-comfort-becomes-complacency-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Psalm 147 reveals God's sovereignty over winter's cold. Discover how God humbles Job and melts hearts frozen in a "spiritual winter" through the warmth of Jesus and His Word.

Key Takeaways:

• God's Sovereign Control: God commands nature, including snow and ice, reminding us that we are not in control and must depend on Him.
• The Lesson of Job: Like Job, we cannot demand answers from the Creator but must humbly find shelter under His authority during life's storms.
• Spiritual Winter: Sin and lawlessness can gradually freeze our affection for God and others, leading to a hardened and brittle heart.
• The Power of God's Word: Just as spring follows winter, God sends His fiery Word to melt frozen hearts and restore spiritual vitality.
• The Warmth of Jesus: Christ entered the cold world and the grave to bring life, offering a refuge of grace for those who have grown cold.
• Community Encouragement: Encouraging one another daily is essential to keep our love warm and protect us from the deceitfulness of sin.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/02/01/who-can-stand-against-his-cold-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover your essential role in the Body of Christ. Explore 1 Corinthians 12, the encouraging example of Barnabas, and how to find unity and overcome isolation.

Key Takeaways:

• Value Every Member: Just as the human body needs every part to function, the church relies on every individual's unique gifts, meaning no one is insignificant.
• Serve Where You Are: Like Barnabas, who acted as a ligament connecting people, you should find a specific way to encourage others and strengthen the church body now.
• Protect Unity: Division and gossip act like an autoimmune disease that destroys the body from within, so believers must actively guard the peace of the congregation.
• Connection is Vital: You cannot love the Head (Jesus) while rejecting His Body (the Church); spiritual health requires staying connected to both Christ and His people.
• You Are Not Alone: Even great prophets like Elijah suffered in isolation, proving that we need the community of faith to sustain us during spiritual dry spells.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/18/together-in-christ-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Explore 1 Timothy 1 to find redemption, memory transformation, and grace. Learn how Paul and Joseph's brothers overcame past sin through the depth of repentance.

Key Takeaways:

• Memory Transformation: Instead of trying to erase or deny the past, Christians should view their history through the lens of God's redemption and purpose.
• The Depth of Repentance: True recovery from sin requires a godly sorrow that acknowledges the severity of the offense and leads to a complete turning away from it.
• Exalted Gratitude for Grace: While sin is grievous, the believer must magnify God's abundant grace more than their own failures, recognizing that grace is greater than any transgression.
• Using Your Story for Others: God uses the redemption of sinners as an example to encourage others that they too can find hope and salvation in Jesus.
• Spiritual Vision: Just as glasses clarify physical sight, Scripture helps us see the true perspective of our past, understanding that God can use even evil for good.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/18/gods-manner-of-redemption-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Explore the biblical role of church elders in shepherding the flock. Learn why submission and obedience to shepherds protects the flock from spiritual danger.

Key Takeaways:

• Elders as Protectors: Spiritual leaders are not merely administrative decision-makers but guardians appointed to watch over souls and prevent them from entering dangerous spiritual territories.
• The Pulpit Rock Metaphor: Just as sheep can wander onto precarious cliffs like the Pulpit Rock in Norway without realizing the danger, Christians often drift into perilous situations; listening to our shepherds can help us prevent that from happening.
• Leading with Joy: The attitude and responsiveness of the congregation determine whether elders perform their duties with joy or with grief, the latter of which is unprofitable for the church.
• Submission and Obedience: Obedience is the act of following instructions; submission is the attitude of the heart that yields rights and will, fostering true unity and peace within the body.
• The Power of Prayer: One of the most effective ways to support spiritual leadership and align one's heart with God's will is to pray for elders publicly and consistently.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/11/they-keep-watch-over-your-souls-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Joel Jobe

This lesson is a report from the elders that looks back on 2025 and looks forward to 2026 with a vision of fostering more fellowship at Veterans Parkway church of Christ in the new year.

Key Takeaways:

• Intentional Fellowship: True Christian connection goes beyond casual conversation and requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice to truly know and love the brethren.
• Shared Spiritual Life: As defined by Koinonia, fellowship is a partnership and deep spiritual connection to Christ that involves shared burdens, joys, and a unified mission.
• The Necessity of Assembly: Gathering together is not just about attendance but is a divine command designed to encourage faith, stimulate good deeds, and prevent spiritual drift.
• The Danger of Isolation: Attempting to live a faithful life alone often leads to discouragement and leaves one vulnerable to sin, whereas fellowship provides protection and accountability.
• Mutual Accountability: Spiritual growth requires the humility to accept correction and the courage to speak the truth in love, sharpening one another like iron sharpens iron.
• Active Participation: Building up the body of Christ requires every member to use their talents in service, whether through teaching, hospitality, or simply being present to encourage others.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/11/elders-report-2026-transcript

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Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Remove doubt by embracing biblical authority and personal responsibility. Discover how God's standards of judgment and mercy overcome cultural shifts.

Key Takeaways:

• Authority Removes Doubt: Recognizing the divine origin of scripture provides a firm foundation that replaces uncertainty with conviction.
• Personal Responsibility: Every individual is accountable to God for their own choices and cannot use the sins of others or difficult circumstances as an excuse.
• The Standard of Truth: God holds all people to the same biblical standards regardless of cultural shifts or personal situational challenges.
• Character and Dependability: A life defined by doubt and a lack of standards leads to an unreliable character that others cannot trust.
• Judgment and Mercy: Divine authority is balanced by perfect judgment and excellent mercy which provides both a warning and an opportunity for repentance.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/04/doubting-my-beliefs-part-2-transcript

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Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Explore how to navigate doubt and build unshakable faith. This sermon examines biblical examples like Thomas and Peter to reveal how searching for truth and prayer can transform uncertainty into conviction.

Key Takeaways:

• Reality of Doubt: Every person experiences uncertainty at some point in their spiritual journey.
• Power of Truth: Faith is built by hearing the word of God and seeking answers from reliable sources.
• Danger of Stagnation: Doubt becomes harmful when a person refuses to learn or follow a subjective heart.
• Role of Prayer: Asking God for wisdom without wavering is a critical step to conquering double-mindedness.
• Necessity of Evidence: God provides enough information in Scripture to make a confident decision to follow Him.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2026/01/04/doubting-my-beliefs-transcript

Series: Reverence

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover the power of personal reverence, private devotion, and prayer through Psalm 121 and Jesus' example in Luke 6 for spiritual growth and renewal.

Key Takeaways:

• Personal Reverence Strengthens Public Worship: Private devotion is the fuel that enhances corporate worship and daily Christian living, preventing hypocrisy and spiritual burnout.
• Jesus Modeled Solitude: Christ frequently sought isolation for prayer, such as in Luke 6, demonstrating that if the Son of God needed time alone with the Father, believers need it even more.
• Spiritual Neglect Leads to Hardness: Failing to allot time for religious exercises like meditation and scripture reading can leave a believer feeling lean, cold, and hard-hearted.
• Salvation Requires More Than Self: Working out salvation with fear and trembling means reverencing God's plan while recognizing that human ability is insufficient to save itself.
• Prayer Shapes Public Behavior: A steadfast prayer life directly influences how believers speak with grace and interact wisely with the world around them.