Paris Avenue church of Christ podcasts

From Sin to Salvation

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:58:00 -0600

This lesson is a very fundamental presentation of how why one needs salvation, how one can escape the consequences of sin, and how one can find salvation. It essentially chronicles the life (in a general way) of every man is ultimately saved.

Message presented Sun 11 Dec 2011 06:15p
Posted online Wed 28 Dec 2011 12:58p

If Anyone Wishes to Come After Me

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:50:00 -0600

In Caesarea Philippi, Jesus began to talk with a greater sense of urgency about real discipleship (Mt. 16:21ff). Following Jesus is not something that He can impose upon us; it is something we must choose for ourselves.

Message presented Sun 11 Dec 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 06:50p

For What Should We Pray?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:45:00 -0600

In this lesson, we try to learn from Jesus and His apostles about what kinds of things that should be included in our prayers. It is okay to pray for physical things, but spiritual things should dominate our prayers.

Message presented Sun 04 Dec 2011 06:15p
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 06:45p

Elder Qualifications: Another Look

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:30:00 -0600

This lesson attempts to provide a better context from which to view the qualities that must be in those who are elders. It must be admitted that this lesson draws heavily from material by Tom Hamilton, but only because it is Biblically accurate.

Message presented Sun 04 Dec 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 06:30p

Prayer That Is Acceptable

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:03:00 -0600

This lesson is aimed at trying to help us improve our praying by considering what conditions must be met in order for our prayers to be acceptable.

Message presented Sun 27 Nov 2011 06:15p
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 05:03p

Being Thankful to God

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:00:00 -0600

A study of the New Testament makes it clear that followers of Jesus ought to be thankful people. In this lesson, we consider some of the things we ought to appreciate.

Message presented Sun 27 Nov 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 05:00p

Prayer: A Measure Of Our Faith

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:55:00 -0600

It is apparent from Scripture that how much we pray (how consistently and how effectively) is a measure of what we are as disciples. This lesson demonstrates the connection between our prayer life and our faithfulness as Christians.

Message presented Sun 20 Nov 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:55p

Are You a Believer?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:45:00 -0600

True "believers" in every generation have always been considered "weird" and "strange." But "believer" is a noble designation and should not be carelessly applied. He is the most noble of all God's creatures, made and remade in the image of the Creator.

Message presented Sun 06 Nov 2011 06:15p
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:45p

Becoming a Praying Church

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:41:00 -0600

The book of Acts reveals that the Jerusalem church was a praying church. The church learned to pray from the apostles, who learned it from Jesus. Their success was clearly rooted in the fact that they were a praying church. We must be too.

Message presented Sun 06 Nov 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:41p

Wisdom: Available If You Want It

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:35:00 -0600

This lesson considers a couple of early sections in the book of Proverbs to investigate "Wisdom." What it demonstrates is that God's wisdom is there for the taking, if only I want it enough to grab a hold of it. It is in our best interest to listen to God.

Message presented Sun 30 Oct 2011 06:15p
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:35p

Letting the Word Prevail

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:30:00 -0600

The apostle Paul's work in Ephesus (Acts 19:11-20) resulted in a resurgence of spirituality and commitment in the disciples there. One of the keys to any revival in spirituality among Christians has to be that the Word of God must win out in our lives.

Message presented Sun 30 Oct 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:30p

Recapping Our Gospel Meeting

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:25:00 -0600

This sermon is basically a review of all the sermons preached during our gospel meeting with Steve Bonk. We try to stress important work and lay groundwork for the application and implementation of Steve's sermons.

Message presented Sun 23 Oct 2011 11:15a
Posted online Tue 27 Dec 2011 04:25p

The Beginning of Knowledge and Wisdom

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:25:00 -0600

This lesson looks at the introductory section of the book of Proverbs and points us to the true wisdom that comes from God. Real knowledge and wisdom begin with a right attitude (of reverence) toward God.

Message presented Sun 11 Sep 2011 06:15p
Posted online Thu 22 Dec 2011 10:25a

Remember Your Creator in Your Youth

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:57:00 -0600

The best time to remember our Creator is while we are yet young...before we face life's calamity and the inevitable aging process (Ecclesiastes 12:1ff). This lesson considers what specifically we ought to remember about our Creator.

Message presented Sun 02 Oct 2011 06:15p
Posted online Wed 21 Dec 2011 02:57p

What Makes a Strong Faithful Church?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:00 -0600

This sermon considers Paul's speech at Miletus to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-38). The goal of this sermon is to find and apply principles that will help us build a strong faithful local church.

Message presented Sun 02 Oct 2011 11:15a
Posted online Wed 21 Dec 2011 01:00p

God Knows You Personally

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:35:00 -0600

Yes, you are important to God. He created you, He knows you intimately, He is always with you and He desires you to be with Him. But because God knows you so intimately you must recognize that you are accountable to Him in all things.

Message presented Sun 25 Sep 2011 06:15p
Posted online Wed 21 Dec 2011 12:35p

An Appeal for Modest Clothes

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:50:00 -0600

In this lesson we make a positive and kind appeal for modesty in the way we dress ourselves. The lesson attempts to constructively define "modest clothing" and it point to the reasons why we ought to be concerned about dressing modestly.

Message presented Sun 18 Sep 2011 11:15a
Posted online Sat 10 Dec 2011 04:50p

Rejoice in Hope and Tribulation

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:15:00 -0600

What kind of people is God looking for to be His people? This lesson points to the fact that God is looking for a specific type of character: He is looking for people of faith who trust Him no matter what life throws at them.

Message presented Sun 11 Sep 2011 11:15a
Posted online Sat 10 Dec 2011 04:15p

My Personal Devotion to God

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:53:00 -0600

This is a very personal lesson in which we consider our own personal devotion to God. As a spiritual leader, am I in private what I am in public? Am I truly devoted to God; and if not, what can be done to help me be more devoted to Him?

Message presented Sun 28 Aug 2011 06:15p
Posted online Sat 10 Dec 2011 03:53p

Knowing or Doing?

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:30:00 -0600

Can men, using reason and common sense, interpret the Bible correctly? Jesus answered this question in His discussion with a lawyer who asked about eternal life (Luke 10:25-37). In this discussion, Jesus gets to the real issue affecting our interpretation of Scripture.

Message presented Sun 04 Sep 2011 06:15p
Posted online Sat 10 Dec 2011 03:30p

Truth or Lies? (continued)

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:25:00 -0600

This lesson continues to consider the role of lying in human history, and more specifically points to principles about lying that need to be considered by us all.

Message presented Sun 04 Sep 2011 11:15a
Posted online Sat 10 Dec 2011 02:25p