Veterans Parkway church of Christ

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Jason Page

Discover the power of God-breathed Scripture from 2 Timothy 3:16. Learn how the Bible offers reproof, correction, and training to equip you for every good work.

Key Takeaways:

• Divine Origin of Scripture: The Bible is not merely human literature but is God-breathed, meaning every word originates from the breath of God using human writers as instruments.
• The Authority of the Word: Because Scripture is inspired by God, it serves as the final authority that judges us, requiring our obedience rather than just being a suggestion.
• Fourfold Profit of Scripture: The Bible is profitable in four specific ways by teaching doctrine (what is right), offering reproof (what is wrong), providing correction (how to get right), and training in righteousness (how to stay right).
• Spiritual Completeness: The ultimate purpose of Scripture is to make the man of God adequate and fully equipped for every good work, providing all necessary spiritual gear.
• Active Obedience: Merely hearing or reading the Word is insufficient; true discipleship involves abiding in the Word and letting it actively transform behavior and habits.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/12/21/god-breathed-the-profit-of-scripture-transcript.

Series: Reverence

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

A sermon on illustrating reverence through the lives of Joseph, David, and the Apostles. Explore Hebrews 11 faith, being salt and light, and suffering for Jesus.

Key Takeaways:

• The Accusation of Arrogance: When the world claims Christians think they are superior, it is often a reaction to a reverent life that sets a different moral standard.
• Reverence in Isolation: Joseph illustrated reverence by maintaining his integrity in Egypt despite isolation, temptation, and the absence of accountability partners.
• Imperfection and Repentance: David shows that reverence is not about perfection but about a heart that quickly seeks repentance and restoration after sin.
• The Value of Visible Faith: Believers are called to be salt and light, letting their good works be seen not for self-glory but to point others toward God.
• Worthy Suffering: Like the apostles in Acts 5, Christians should count it a privilege to suffer shame for the name of Jesus rather than compromising to fit in.
• The Prodigal's Return: Worthiness is found not in staying in sin but in returning to the Father, who alone has the power to restore and exalt the humble.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/12/21/reverence-illustrated-in-a-hostile-world-transcript

Series: Reverence

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

This sermon explores biblical reverence for God, warning against the idolatry of people and material wealth while urging believers to seek His Kingdom first.

Key Takeaways:

• Reverence Defined: Reverence is holding God in the highest and holiest esteem, acknowledging His supreme authority and nature as the Creator who deserves exclusive honor.
• The Danger of Exalting Man: Believers must avoid idolizing human leaders, relationships, or themselves, as humans are created beings and all glory should be directed solely to God.
• The Trap of Materialism: Accumulating and revering material possessions often leads to anxiety and spiritual darkness, whereas seeking God first provides true peace and satisfaction.
• Submission to Authority: Respect for earthly authorities, such as government or law enforcement, is ultimately an act of submission to God who ordains all power and expects order.
• Godly Fear vs. Human Fear: A proper fear of God eliminates the fear of man, allowing believers to accept correction and spiritual guidance without defensiveness or intimidation.
• True Satisfaction: The human soul finds lasting fulfillment not in the accumulation of wealth or human praise, but in thirsting after God and meditating on His love and power.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/12/14/reverence-forbidden-transcript

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Discover how to handle spiritual pressure using 4 powerful illustrations: The Balloon (pride), Play-Doh (conformity), Dodgeball (resilience), & Pressure-Treated Wood (durability).

Key Takeaways:

• Self-Inflicted Pressure: Like a balloon we inflate ourselves, much of our stress comes from pride and the desire to impress others rather than God.
• Resisting Conformity: The world constantly tries to mold us like Play-Doh, but we must remain soft to God's hands while resisting the shape of culture.
• Spiritual Resilience: Just as a dodgeball returns to form after being squeezed, a Christian should bounce back from affliction through reliance on God.
• Pressure-Treated Faith: We must be "pressure-treated" by God's Word and prayer to withstand the decay, pests, and moisture of worldly trials.
• Regulator vs. Gauge: Instead of being a gauge that merely reflects the pressure around you, be a regulator that sets the spiritual atmosphere.

Series: Reverence

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Rediscover the fear of God and true reverence. A sermon on 2 Timothy 3, Habakkuk 2, and obeying the Exalted Lord who sees all.

• Reverence is Missing: Modern culture often loves pleasure more than God, holding a "form of godliness" while denying its power. We must identify where we have lost our sense of awe and respect for the Creator.
• God is Exalted: God is not merely a "buddy" or on our level; He is the Most High, dwelling in the high and holy place. Recognizing His exalted position is the first step toward true worship.
• God Sees Everything: Just as God saw Hagar in the wilderness and David's inmost thoughts in Psalm 139, He sees our actions and hearts. We cannot hide from Him, and this truth should lead us to ask Him to search us and lead us.
• Silence Before God: In a world full of arrogance and noise, Habakkuk 2:20 reminds us that because God is in His holy temple, the proper response is silence. We must stop our rebellion to listen to His authority.
• Fear Leads to Obedience: True reverence is not just a feeling of terror, but a respect that drives action. Like Peter in Luke 5, realizing God's holiness compels us to follow Jesus and keep His commandments.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/12/07/seriously-reverent-transcript

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Things Jesus Said and Did

Service: 5th Sunday PM

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Wiley Deason

In this sermon from Mark 5, discover how Jesus heals the demon-possessed man Legion with compassion and power, commissioning us to share our story.

• Jesus Prioritizes Compassion: Rather than running away from the broken, the outcast, or the frightening, Jesus runs toward them with mercy and understanding.
• The Authority of Christ is Absolute: Even a "Legion" of demons recognizes the supremacy of Jesus, bowing before Him and obeying His command to leave.
• Spiritual Problems Require Spiritual Solutions: Just as no chain could bind Legion, human efforts often fail to cure deep internal struggles like addiction or bitterness; only Jesus provides true freedom.
• Grace Includes Truth: Jesus offers profound mercy, but He also establishes clear authority, expecting us to listen to His words and obey His commands.
• Faith Requires Action: Jesus did not allow the healed man to stay in the boat; instead, He gave him a mission to go home and tell his friends what the Lord had done for him.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/11/30/the-man-called-legion-transcript.

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Things Jesus Said and Did

Service: 5th Sunday AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Wiley Deason

Jesus, the Great Physician, calls sinners in Matthew 9. He models compassion over sacrifice, befriending tax collectors and redefining the church's mission.

• Jesus Seeks the Outcasts: Jesus intentionally sought the company of tax collectors and societal rejects because He valued their souls over their social reputation.
• The Great Physician: Christ came to heal the spiritually sick, emphasizing that He desires compassion for the lost rather than empty religious sacrifice.
• Spiritual Equality: Regardless of social status, job title, or past sins, every person is equally a sinner who needs to be rescued by Jesus.
• The Church as a Hospital: The church should be a welcoming family where people from all backgrounds can find a place to belong and heal from their past.
• Redefining Our Mission: Our goal is not just to speak to comfortable circles but to preach the Gospel to every creature without pre-judging who will listen.
• Two Categories of People: In the grand scheme of eternity, there are only two types of people that matter—those who are lost and those who are saved.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/11/30/a-friend-of-tax-collectors-and-sinners-transcript.

Series: 5th Sunday Series--Things Jesus Said and Did

Service: 5th Sunday Bible Class

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Wiley Deason

In John 6, Jesus challenges the crowd with the "Bread of Life" sermon. This hard saying on eating His flesh confronts consumer Christianity and tests true faith.

• Seek Jesus for the Right Reasons: Jesus discerns our hearts and knows if we are following Him for material benefits or genuine spiritual truth.
• Quality Over Quantity: Jesus was not interested in maintaining a large crowd for the sake of numbers; He prioritized genuine, committed discipleship over popularity.
• Truth Over Comfort: The Gospel contains "hard sayings" that may be offensive or difficult to accept, but we must prioritize the words of eternal life over cultural comfort.
• The True Bread of Life: Eternal life is found only in believing in Jesus and internalizing His sacrifice, not in temporary miracles or physical provision.
• Unwavering Commitment: When faced with difficult teachings, true disciples echo Peter's confession that there is nowhere else to go, for only Jesus has the words of eternal life.

Read the full transcript at https://www.vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/11/30/the-bread-of-life-a-cringeworthy-sermon-transcript.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

We are called to possess the mind of Christ. Explore Philippians 2 to learn how Jesus' mindset of obedience and sacrificial service creates true spiritual unity.

In this lesson, we examine the profound instruction found in Philippians 2, where the Apostle Paul urges the church to be of the same mind and love. This "mind of Christ" is not merely an intellectual state but a heavenly and spiritually focused way of living. Even when Jesus took on flesh and experienced the world through human senses—seeing corruption, hearing false teachings, and feeling pain—His mind remained steadfastly focused on the Father's will.

We delve into two specific characteristics of this mindset: obedience and service. We look at Matthew 4 to see how the mind of Christ resists temptation through the Word of God, and we look to Mark 10 to understand the mind of a servant. Jesus, though equal with God, emptied Himself to serve others. To call ourselves Christians means we must emulate this pattern, prioritizing the things of God over the things of men to maintain unity and peace within the church.

Read the full transcript at vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/11/23/the-mind-of-christ-obedience-and-service-transcript.

• A Heavenly Focus: The mind of Christ remains spiritually focused, filtering every earthly experience and sense through the will of the Father.
• Obedience in Temptation: Jesus demonstrated that a godly mindset relies on "It is written" to defeat Satan's strongholds and remain obedient.
• The Servant Heart: True greatness in the Kingdom is found in service; we must be willing to "empty" ourselves of status to serve the needs of others.
• Unity Through Humility: Faction and vain glory are defeated when we count others better than ourselves, just as Jesus did for us.

Series: N/A

Service: Sun PM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Shawn Bain

Listen to a journey of faith and connection, exploring opportunities to spread the gospel and support Christians in a beautiful, yet historically complex, land.

Read the full transcript at https://vpchurchofchrist.org/media/articles/2025/11/16/the-value-of-the-gospel-connecting-with-christians-in-romania-transcript.

• The gospel is needed globally, just as much in Romania as it is in the United States.
• Supporting and edifying Christians in Romania, particularly through children's classes, is a vital mission.
• Opportunities arose following Romania's liberation from communist rule in 1989, enabling the spread of the gospel.