Leominster Church of Christ Sermons

4/10/2022 - We Love Because... by Leominster Church of Christ

3 /13/2022 - Children Of God w/Decker Clark by Leominster Church of Christ

3/6/2022 - Spirit Of Fearlessness w/Scott Delbaugh by Leominster Church of Christ

1/26/2022 - "Uncomfortable" w/Kyle Buckner by Leominster Church of Christ

The Book of Joshua concludes with an appeal to serve God no matter what comes or who's in charge. On Jared's last Sunday with the Leominster church, he appeals to the church to serve the Lord in a likeminded manner.

In a climactic battle of the Book of Joshua, God wages war against Canaan in spectacular fashion. Join us this morning to learn of the lengths God will go to in order to make things right in the world.

"No one will ever know. . ." It's with words like these that we deceive ourselves into thinking we can bury secret disobedience. This morning as we continue our series in the book of Joshua, we see the reality of sin's consequences -- even the ones we think we can get away with.

It's tempting to believe that God is on our side on every issue, every battle. But as we examine the calm before the storm, the night before the siege of Jericho begins in Joshua 5, we see a surprisingly odd encounter with God's messenger with relevant implications for us today. Please join us!

Today we take a look at an ancient story of a scandalous woman's scandalous faith.

Have you ever returned to the scene of your greatest failure? The moment that haunts you? This morning we begin a journey with Israel in a story of second chances, triumph, failure, and faithfulness. You're invited to join us as we begin a new sermon series in the Book of Joshua.

Preached by Decker Clark 10/10/21

Sometimes it seems like we're far from God. As if we're down here surrounded by sin and evil, whereas He is up in heaven in the presence of angels in peace and paradise. We might know that we're saved, but question God's nearness. This morning we'll follow a roadmap from Eden to the New Jerusalem as we learn about how God makes it possible for us to be near to Him.

One of the common objections to Christianity is that there is a lack of evidence supporting our claims of faith. This morning we ask tough questions and turn to 1 John to examine the underlying reasons for why we follow God with confidence.

Following up on our study of the Reformation and Restoration Movements, we turn to Scripture as we ask, "Is there anything worth continuing to restore in the church, or should we simply sit back and reap the rewards?"

Join us today for worship as we explore the topic of "Mind" with one of our Elders: Scott Delbaugh

Many of us might pray, but what does it mean to be devoted to prayer? We speak many words, but what does it mean for our words to always be full of grace? This morning as we listen to a word from Colossians 4, Paul gives a pair of commands about our conduct before the world - and they're challenges easier read than lived.

Life's Roles and Relationships. All types of relationships we have. Fathers, Mothers, Wives, Husbands, Children, Bosses, Employees, and so many more. How should we handle these?

Join us for this special sermon from one of our Elders; Decker Clark.

Now, it may seem that the spiritual happens on Sundays and the rest of the week is the Wild West. But in Jesus, we have a new perspective on our work. Join us this morning for a message from Colossians about learning to see the spiritual side of everyday life.

Here's the thing - we all have a number of distinctives about us that make us unique. The church is a diverse group of people from all walks of life. But the very same traits that make us unique also have the potential to divide us. Join us this morning for worship and a message from Colossians in which Paul emphasizes how Jesus brings us together despite our differences.

Over and over, Paul tells the church to have a Christ-like mindset. The trouble is, sometimes our minds have a mind of their own. This morning we will learn about how to take our thoughts captive for Christ.

We dive deep into the meaning of baptism as we continue our study of Colossians.

Join us for worship this morning as one of our elders, Scott Delbaugh, preaches from Ephesians 4.

It's no secret that Christianity doesn't look the same from place to place, person to person. How do we distinguish between the real deal and something that has the appearance of religiosity? Paul cuts to the chase in Colossians 2. We hope you'll join us.

Today as we take a look at how Jesus relates to God the Father, we ask ourselves how to be better fathers and how we might better relate to God our Father.

In a world full of storms that threaten to uproot us, Colossians 2 speaks to us about how to be deeply rooted and firmly established in Christ.

Do you ever wonder how much of life is hidden below the surface, yet to be discovered? Sure, there are things out in the open, easy to grasp--especially with the internet at our fingertips. But this morning we will dive into the mysteries of Christ and the implications on everyday Christian living as we continue our series in Colossians.

You might be wondering, if God is good and all-powerful, why is there so much suffering in the world? While we might not have a perfect answer, we can show the world what it looks like to suffer in such a way that honors God. Join us this morning to find out.

Let's face it--we often need a visual representation for larger-than-life concepts. Take music, for example. This morning we turn our attention to Colossians 1 as Paul lays out a rich and complex Christology oriented toward putting Jesus at the forefront of our lives.

Here's the thing--we often sell our selves short, resigning ourselves to sin with a statement like, "What can we do? We're sinners, after all." But it gets better. This morning we begin our study of Colossians as Paul addresses the church as "saints!" How does a saintly perspective impact our walks with Christ?

Join us as we accompany Jesus to a very interesting wedding. . .

Here's the thing--every breath is a gift from God. Unfortunately we waste so many moments in our lives on things that are neither meaningful nor godly. Join us this morning for a time of using our breath to glorify God and for a lesson from Psalm 150:6.

Jesus wants us to serve others, much like he has served us. Join us together with Paul Piper as he delivers his sermon from the example shown to us in Luke 22:24-27.

This is crazy — The New Testament uses the same word for overcoming evil that we find emblazoned all over athletic gear. What's the connection? Join us this morning to find out.

4/11/21 - The Humanity Of Jesus - Preached By: Gordon Daly by Leominster Church of Christ

On a day filled with candy, bunnies, eggs, and pastels, we're spending Easter Sunday in the Valley of Dry Bones, surrounded by corpses. What does this have to do with today's special occasion? Join us to find out!

What if we could tour one of the frequent stops in the life and ministry of Jesus? What would we find there? What stories would linger as part of the heritage of when the Son of God came to visit? Join us this morning as the Bible serves as our tour guide to the ancient city of Bethany--the last stop before Jesus went to Jerusalem to give his life.

Let's face it -- in our efforts to protect ourselves and one another from the spread of the virus, there are serious spiritual side effects. This morning we turn our attention to the words of Jesus for a reminder of the importance of being connected to God and to one another.

Let's face it—sometimes it's tempting to just blend in and be like everyone else. It can be easy to settle for less than the person God intends for you to be. Join us this morning to learn about the kind of transformation only God can offer.

Why do we often blame God in the face of tragedy? Let us look to the story of Job to see an example of how grief and faith can coexist healthily.

Throughout the pandemic, we've been scattered, disrupted, and out of sync. This morning we turn to the story of God gathering His people from exile to learn about His saving grace in such a situation.

How do you respond when confronted with sin? Today we take a look at a few different people in the Bible who take drastically different responses in an effort to come to display genuine repentance in our own lives.

When we look at idol worship in the Old Testament, it might at first glance look like an ancient problem for a primitive people. But on closer examination we might just discover that we have our own statues that surround us, competing for our devotion. . .

In so many ways the pandemic has been difficult on all of us--especially churches. This morning we turn to Scripture for a word of hope and restoration. We hope you'll join us!

This morning we come alongside the disciples, who in the wake of tragedy are eager for life to get back to normal. But Jesus has something else in mind.

Join us as one of our Elder's, Scott Delbaugh, dives into the touchy subject of Judgement and where in the character of God it lives and how it is shown to us through his Son Jesus Christ - always reminded that Judgment belongs to God, and God alone.

As we wrap up our year-long look into the life of Jesus, we go back to where we started: what did John mean when he said, "We have seen his glory, full of grace and truth?"

What does the Great Commission have to do with Christmas? Join us this morning to find out!

In a year in which it has been difficult to be with the people we love, discover in what ways God is with us as we embrace the meaning of the name, 'Immanuel."

Here’s the thing—gratitude isn’t primarily about turkeys, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It’s central to the way of Jesus. Join us for worship to find out what role gratitude plays in the Lord’s Supper and the Resurrection.

There are a lot of things in life we people try to convince us are "important." This morning we look at the most important event that ever happened and why it's so important for us today.