Sermons By The Monte Vista Church Of Christ

The work of a preacher is often misunderstood. For example, some believe that a preacher only works twice weekly. Some confuse his work with the work of the elders or shepherds. Some think a preacher is responsible for all the converting and growing of the church. Some even believe a preacher is hired to satisfy […]

Despite being constantly provided for by God, Israel demanded a king (1 Samuel 8:1-9). They didn’t want to be judged by Samuel’s wicked sons. Nor did they desire to continue listening to the aging prophet Samuel. Instead, they now desired a physical king who sat on a throne and reigned over them. This was a […]

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s […]

If you see water dripping from the ceiling after a rainstorm, do you leave it or get it looked at? What are the chances that somehow the leak will just solve itself? Probably not very likely, since minor problems usually turn into bigger ones. With that thought in mind, when we venture out into the […]

Acts 12 is loaded! It contains murder, imprisonment, prayer, miracles, angels, and the death of a king. The chapter begins with King Herod persecuting the church (Acts 12:1). This is not Herod the Great (Matthew 2:1) or Herod Antipas (Luke 23:8-12). This is Herod Agrippa I. Herod Agrippa did much to protect and help the […]

Names make up big sections of the Bible (Genesis 5:1-32; Ezra 2:1-70; 10:18-44; Nehemiah 3:1-32; 1 Chronicles 1-9; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Hebrews 11:1-32). Paul concludes many of his epistles by listing the names of fellow disciples and co-workers in the cause of the gospel (Romans 16:1-15; 2 Timothy 4:9-22; Titus 3:12-13; Philemon 23-24). Colossians […]

The fear of public speaking continues to top the list of people’s greatest fears. Having a whole room full of people looking at them on stage is mortifying, to say the least. Wouldn’t it be much better to sit in the audience and blend in? Ask yourself, “How much do I blend into the world […]

The establishment of the church was a significant moment in human history (Acts 2:37-47). It marked the official beginning of Christianity and people being added to the universal body of Christ. The first followers of Jesus also formed a local body of believers in Jerusalem. This church was extremely large (3,000 members). It eventually grew […]

Introduction Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6 Song: Lord, We Come Before Thee Now The Joy of Walking in God’s Way Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8 Song: Blessed Are They The Joy of Keeping God’s Word Scripture: Psalms 119:9-24 Song: How Shall The Young Secure Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22 Song: Where He Leads I will Follow The Joy of Being […]

The penalty for violating the Sabbath Day was death (Exodus 35:1-2). Israel was commanded to observe the Sabbath when God began giving them manna from heaven (Exodus 16:22-31). God also included the requirement in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8). It was the fourth commandment. Sabbath means “rest.”  The word is found over 150 times in […]

Do you love to fail? Of course, the question seems nonsensical as everyone would prefer to succeed. But as hard as it might be to accept, sometimes failure is the correct option — sometimes failure is real success. Let’s consider Jesus, as Hebrews 12 describes him: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a […]

While the Jerusalem church was increasing in number, a problem arose that threatened their unity (Acts 6:1). Some Hellenistic Jews felt that the native Hebrew widows were receiving preferential treatment. They felt that their widows were not receiving equal benevolence. This problem could have divided the brethren. It could have also distracted the apostles from […]

One of the many things that makes this church different is how we worship. We do not use mechanical instruments while we praise God. We only sing. Why do we do that? Many people who claim to be members of the Church of Christ are beginning to believe that God doesn’t care if we sing […]

Acts 8 focuses on Philip. Philip is the same disciple listed in Acts 6:5. He was one of seven men appointed to be a deacon in the Jerusalem church (Acts 6:6). He also had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses (Acts 21:9). During a time of intense persecution in the church (Acts 8:1-3), God uses […]

The book of Colossians is about spiritual growth and maturity in Christ (Colossians 1:9-10). Growing in Christ involves growing in our understanding of Christ’s identity (Colossians 1:13-18). It involves understanding that Jesus is King, God, firstborn over all creation, and the Redeemer of our souls. It also involves developing a new identity after receiving spiritual […]

Sodom was a wicked and sexually immoral city in ancient times. Due to the city being fertile and well-watered, Lot chose to move there with his family (Genesis 13:10-13). This would prove to be a horrible decision! Lot would suffer and reap all kinds of problems. Who was impacted by Lot’s choosing of Sodom? Lot’s […]

Solomon once passed by the field of a lazy man (Proverbs 24:30-34). The field was overgrown, messy, and full of weeds. The condition of this field taught Solomon the value of diligence and hard work. This lesson can also be applied to a local church. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-7, Paul uses various terms for the […]

Would you do your current job if it didn’t involve a paycheck? Though you might love your career, most folks wouldn’t jump at the chance to work for free. And that’s not a bad thing! We don’t view teachers, police officers, or plumbers with disdain just because they’re getting paid. With that in mind, let’s […]