a congregation of christians in Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Southside church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant Texas
What's the difference between complaining & lamenting? Sermon by Drew Nelson
“Baptism is necessary for salvation” has been the thesis for many sermons. But those sermons need a sequel. Scripture has more to say about baptism than “God said you have to do it.” Baptism isn't just necessary, it's deeply meaningful.…
From Mark 11:12-21 Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
From Hebrews 11:22 Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
From Genesis 18 Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
From Acts 2:37-42 Spring Gospel Meeting with Chuck Durham
Sermon by Richard Montgomery
Together we read Luke 23 & 24. Sermon by Drew Nelson
The funny thing about the resurrection narratives (like John 20) is they don't actually tell us about the resurrection itself. We're not told about the moment the moment Jesus gets up, removes his burial clothes, and rolls away of the…
The pat definition of grace is “unmerited favor.” Perhaps that's the best definition one can give using only 2 words. But in Ephesians 2 Paul needs more than two words to help us understand the rich & multidimensional concept of…
Question: Was Cornelius saved when he received the Holy Spirit? Sermon by Drew Nelson
“Majesty” is not a word we use very often. But scripture uses “majesty” to describe the God of the universe. Beholding his majesty is key to understanding & worshipping God. 3 aspects of God's majesty from 3 texts… God is…
Lots of people have lots of ideas about what makes for good preaching. But more important than our ideas are the ideas of scripture. 2 Corinthians 4 tells us that genuine gospel preaching… Is confident, straightforward, & enlightening (1-6) Highlights…
Jericho is the consummate story of victory. But it's not simply a triumphalist account of a battle. The story gives insight about what true victory is and how it's achieved. From Joshua 6… Victory is in submitting to God, not…
Question 1: Jacob had 12 sons & 1 daughter. What was her name? Question 2: In John 1:19ff why did the questioners of John the Baptist connect baptism with the Messiah, Elijah, and “the prophet?” Sermon by Drew Nelson
Everyone has questions about the second coming & afterlife. The Christians in Thessalonica were no exception. In answer to their questions Paul tells them (and us) and think about the second coming of Jesus. From 1 Thessalonians 4 & 5……
Question: What is the parable of Luke 19:11-27 about? How does it relate to Jesus' reason for telling it in v11? Sermon by Drew Nelson
Jeremiah is a sad book with a hopeful core. In the midst of God's judgment of Judah, God reveals that judging sin is not all he wants to do. He wants to redeem and restore his chastised people. Jeremiah 32…
Together we read Luke 20-22. Sermon by Drew Nelson
Anyone who's prayed for a while knows the reality of unanswered prayer. Aside from obvious explanations for this having to do with unfaithful requests emanating from unfaithful lives (James 4:3-4), what insight does scripture give us? Don't lose heart (Luke…
Jesus' conversation with a woman at a well (John 4) is not about one thing, but about everything. 4 lessons from this wide-ranging conversation: Jesus conforms to God's will, not our expectation (1-9) Jesus offers what we need, not necessarily…
Psalm 29 explores a blessed tension within the life of faith. The middle of the psalm portrays God's thunderous voice breaking cedars in half and sending mountains running for cover. Yet bookending these scary demonstrations of power are expressions of…
Can you comment on the phenomenon in the Bible of husbands being led by their wives? Sermon by Drew Nelson
Sermon by Tyler Sams Fall Gospel Meeting
Sermon by Tyler Sams Fall Gospel Meeting
Together we read from the gospel of Luke. Sermon by Drew Nelson
Whenever you see the phrase “do not be deceived” in the New Testament, something is about to be said about which people tend to be deceived. 3 truths about which we tend to be deceived: The unrighteous will not inherit…
Psalm 2 reassures us of God's sovereignty in a world full of invasions & wars, tyrants & terrorists, chaos & disorder. In answer to the question of who's really in charge, the psalmist answers… The kings of earth foolishly think…
Question: Can the Lord's Supper ever be observed at a time in addition to the first day of the week? Sermon by Drew Nelson
1 Corinthians 5 is not a fun text to read or preach. It is a shameful chapter in the history of Corinth. The subjects it raises are things we'd rather not have to think about: brethren in sin; confrontation; and…
When Abram starts building altars in Genesis 12, it's not immediately obvious to modern people what they mean beyond some vague ideas about worship. But the altars Abram builds have important lessons to teach every subsequent generation. Altar building is……
When Jesus says, “I am the way,” he evokes the image of a path. To follow Jesus is to walk the same path he walked: the way of holiness; the way of service; and the way of peace. Sermon by…
In 1 Cor 9 & 10 Paul reminds a church who had begun to rest on their laurels that they wouldn't be the first group of God's people to start well but then stumble. On the doorstep of the Promised…
When the preacher announces his subject is Bible authority, the eyes of many glaze over. But this subject is really a matter of being good citizens of the kingdom of God, honoring and obeying the kingdom who has saved us.…
Question: What did Jesus mean in Matthew 6:10 when he said, “thy kingdom come?” Sermon by Drew Nelson
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