Sermons By The Monte Vista Church Of Christ

How important is being a member of a local church to you? Would you put it on your list of things necessary to do to be pleasing to God? Sadly, many people believe that God is okay with them obeying the gospel plan of salvation and then isolating themselves from other Christians. They don’t view […]

Asaph is the writer of at least 12 of the psalms. In Psalm 73, he seems to be experiencing a crisis of faith. He wants to abandon following God and devote himself to worldly living! Why would he contemplate doing that? Because he was frustrated with the prosperity of the wicked. The blessings that came […]

If you are a member of the church of Christ, how do you respond when people ask you, “Why?” Do you eagerly and confidently give them a good answer to their question? Or, do nervously not know what to say? Peter says that every disciple has a responsibility to defend their faith (1 Peter 3:15). […]

1 Peter 3:15 is a challenging verse. It reveals a responsibility that every Christian has to defend their faith. Do you feel that you adequately do that? What kind of faith do you possess? Is it a blind and weak faith? Or, is it a faith that is rock-solid, strong, and your own? Are you […]

One of the most intriguing stories in the Old Testament is found in 1 Kings 13:1-25. After the kingdom of Israel divided under the leadership of King Rehoboam, God gave Jeroboam ten of the tribes (1 Kings 12:16-25). These ten tribes would form the northern kingdom of Israel. Almost as soon as Jeroboam became king, […]

How does the Holy Spirit work in the lives of God’s people today? Does He lead us to certain people and places? Does He speak to us directly? Does He still give believers the ability to perform miracles? Sadly, many people are confused and believe myths about the work of the Holy Spirit. So, let’s […]

In Acts 19:1-2, Paul came across some men who were confused about the Holy Spirit. Many today are just as confused. Some say that the Holy Spirit is nothing more than a feeling or experience. Others suggest that He is nothing more than a mythical and indefinable substance or the active force of God. What […]

Nothing seemed more refreshing on a hot summer day as a kid than drinking from the hose. But as an adult, I’d have to be pretty thirsty to want to drink that unfiltered and over-chlorinated municipally-sourced hose-water. My wife’s also somewhat of a “water snob,” with particular brands of bottled water she won’t tolerate. “Water […]

It is indeed a true blessing to be able to talk to God through prayer at any time we desire (Psalm 34:15, 17a; 1 Peter 5:6; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). But, like any good father, God wants us to be comfortable going to Him with requests (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7). So often, […]

If you knew that you would not speak to the people you love for a while, what would you say to them? What would be the last things you wanted them to remember? In Revelation 22:21, we find the last verse of the Bible. It contains God’s final message to humanity. What words should stand […]

The transfiguration was a crucial moment in the life of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-8). It was an occasion when Jesus was confirmed to be the Messiah and chief spokesman for God. Let’s travel up the mountain and consider what the Bible reveals about this glorious event. What does the Bible tell us about this glorious event? […]

In Mark 14:1-9, we reach a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is the Saturday before the final week of Jesus’ life. The Lord stops in Bethany to spend time with his friends Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (John 12:1-11). During this time, Mary does something that Jesus commends and praises. She takes a […]

After experiencing a great physical restoration in Jerusalem, a great spiritual one occurred (Nehemiah 8:1-18). It took place in front of the Water Gate. The people of Israel formed a great assembly and listened to Ezra read the word of God. Consider three attitudes the people had towards God’s word. They craved it. They asked […]

Friendship is one of the great topics of the Bible (Proverbs 17:17; Ecclesiastes 4:9-11). Who are your friends? Who are the people that you trust, confide in, and allow to help you navigate through life? David was someone who knew how to pick the right kinds of friends. His companions epitomized what godly friendship is […]

Soon after being converted, Simon did something terrible. He tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit with money (Acts 8:14-23). Peter rebuked him because he had the spiritual poison of bitterness in his heart. Have you ever been poisoned by bitterness? This a serious sin for many of God’s people. It is something […]

What does grace do? How does it change us? Every one of us was dead in our old way of living. We were enemies of God without hope. “But God” — maybe the two most impactful words in our lives — “being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, […]

Freedom has become synonymous with America. It is one of the great treasures that come with being a citizen in this country. Our liberty was not gifted to us by politicians. Instead, it was given to us by God (James 1:17). God is the giver of every good thing! Do you value your freedom? If […]