Lessons from God's Word presented by ministers at the church of Christ on McDermott Road in Plano, Texas. Visit us on the Web at www.ccmcdermott.org.
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One of the best aspects of The Church of Christ on McDermott Road podcast is the profound wisdom and knowledge shared through each sermon. Wes does an excellent job in delivering these messages, making them relatable and applicable to everyday life. The teachings are filled with biblical references, providing a solid foundation for understanding God's word. This podcast has helped me deepen my faith, gain clarity on spiritual matters, and grow closer to God.
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While The Church of Christ on McDermott Road podcast has numerous positive attributes, there are a few aspects that could be improved upon. One area for growth could be expanding their content to include translations in Spanish or other languages. As mentioned earlier, there are many brothers and sisters who do not speak English but would greatly benefit from these teachings. By making translations available, the reach of this podcast could expand even further, touching more lives across different communities.
In conclusion, The Church of Christ on McDermott Road podcast is a true blessing in my life. Through its teachings and preachings led by Wes, I have experienced tremendous spiritual growth and continue to learn more each day. While there may be areas for improvement, such as providing translations for non-English speakers, the positive impact this podcast has had on my faith cannot be overstated. I am grateful to God for leading me to this podcast and pray for its continued success in spreading the word of God.
As many commentaries have remarked on this passage, “Holiness begins in the home.” When Israel was commanded to be holy, the first instruction was for children to revere their parents. This idea is not only echoed in the New Testament, it is infused with even greater meaning “in Christ.” When we listen to, learn from, honor, obey, submit […]
Sexual immorality has always been a sin with very serious consequences; it defiles everyone involved and makes them unclean. Additionally, under the Law of Moses, even the lawful intimacy of a husband and wife made them temporarily unclean. In Christ, our bodies have been purchased and have become the temple of God. This makes sexual […]
Under the Law of Moses, if a person came into contact with bodily discharges or skin diseases, that person was unclean and unable to participate in tabernacle worship until they had been purified. They had not sinned by touching the sick, but they were no longer holy. Jesus, on the other hand, is incorruptibly holy. He touched the sick […]
A Christian woman is a holy priest. When she gives birth to a baby, she is (especially in the ancient world) risking her health and her life for the sake of another. She is coming in close contact with mortality (Leviticus 12), but Jesus has defeated and removed ceremonial impurity. So now, a woman can be in the […]
The new creation has arrived and we are part of it in Christ. Therefore, we need to learn to see the present world as a place where we don't belong, because it is passing away. This world around us is a dying and decaying place, filled with mixed-up priorities and empty promises. When we see the world through […]
When a person believes the Good News and is born again by the water and Spirit, they become part of the new creation. In a sense, they've already been resurrected and are living as a bit and piece of the new creation right in the middle of the old creation. The new creation life is […]
Scripture is that a new heavens and new earth is coming. God will raise the dead and bring about the renewal of all things. Many of the first-century Jews believed this promise and were waiting for this day. However, what they didn't seem to expect is for the new creation to break out right in […]
As surprising as it might be to us, the Creator of the Universe loves humans. He created us to co-rule with him over creation, to be his images in the world. So, when he sent his Son to become a human and die to rescue humanity, it makes sense within the overall story. Therefore, if […]
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a […]
Paul expressed his gratitude for what God had done in the lives of the Thessalonians. He saved them, not just in what they are saved from, but in what they are saved to become. Paul prayed for “our Lord Jesus Christ, and God our Father,” to continue strengthening these Christians. God doesn't just expect people to do good through […]
In his second letter, Paul praised the Thessalonians for their steadfastness “in all [their] persecutions and in the afflictions that [they were] enduring.” Paul said their suffering was making them, “worthy of the kingdom of God.” Suffering is an important part of the process of sanctification. Of course, none of us relish suffering, but if we desire to be […]
The Thessalonians were surrounded by unbelievers who gave their bodies over to “the passion of lust.” They lived their lives in the darkness. But Paul told the Christians that God's will for them was their “sanctification,” telling them to “control [their] own body in holiness and honor.” They were to live as, “children of light, children of day.” […]
After Paul was run out of town, he was concerned about the Thessalonians church: Had they been taught enough? Would they persevere through trials and persecution? Would they remain faithful? Finally, Paul received word from Timothy that the church was in deed “standing fast in the Lord.” Paul prayed that they would continue to do […]
When Paul preached in Thessalonica, not everyone believed. A mob was formed, a riot broke out, and the city was thrown into turmoil. In spite of this “severe suffering,” those who believed, “became a model” to believers in other areas. Paul commended these Christians for turning “to God from idols to serve the living and […]
Being saved, cleansed, purified, and sanctified means we have no need to fear the Second Coming of Jesus. In fact, we ought to long for that day and pray that it comes quickly. Furthermore, knowing that day is coming should completely change the way we live our lives. As Peter says, “Since all these things are thus to […]
Being God's chosen, elect, and called people is not a passive identity. It is an identity we must live into. Peter tells his audience to “be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election.” In other words, we need to live in such a way that proves or demonstrates we are God's sanctified […]
Most modern Westerners think very individualistically, even about our spirituality. When it comes to the church, we tend to think of the church in the same category as a business at which we are customers, an organization to which we are donors, or an establishment in which we have a membership in order to receive goods and services. […]
Followers of Jesus are like a flock of sheep in need of good shepherds. Peter described how the elders were to shepherd in such a way that they would please Jesus, “the chief Shepherd.” McDermott Road members will soon begin recommending men to serve as additional elders of our congregation. These men should have the sort of character […]
Followers of Jesus are called to bless, do good, pursue peace, and show hospitality, using whatever gifts we've been given to serve one another. This is what it looks like to live a saved life; but a saved life is not always a safe life. Sometimes Christians must follow Jesus' example by suffering while doing good. Whether we […]
When Peter refers to followers of Jesus as chosen, royal, and holy he does not do so to merely make them feel good about themselves. He is helping them understand that salvation comes with a vocation. In fact, the two are inseparable. Being God's people, priesthood, and nation is a lifestyle and a full-time job. What would […]
From the very first words of Peter's letter, it is obvious that Peter wants followers of Jesus to see themselves as God's chosen people, set apart by the “sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood.” We are saved and set apart to live a particular sort of life […]
All year we have studied about loyalty, faithfulness, and allegiance to King Jesus. In this final lesson, we will consider some of Jesus' strongest words on the sort of loyalty he is looking for in his followers. He wants a loyalty without limits. A loyalty that, by comparison, makes all of our other commitments look […]
The birth of Jesus is the vindication of hope. The faithful children of Abraham had been waiting for centuries for God to fulfill his promises. Of course, his promises seemed too good to be true and it had been hundreds of years since the Jewish people had returned after the exile. So, those who continued […]
Hope cannot be exercised when we are comfortable and at ease. It is exercised when we are starving and famished, but are also joyfully confident that we be “satisfied as with fat and rich food.” In other words, we don't hope for what we already have, but for what we know God will provide because […]
Hopeful people are often attacked by the cynical, who see the hopeful as “a leaning wall” or a “tottering fence.” They scoff and say things like, “He trusts in the Lord; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” (Psalm 22:8). If we're not careful, we can take these cynical […]
Hope acknowledges the present reality, appreciates what God has done, and anticipates God working in similar ways in the future. Psalm 16 is a psalm of hope. David is likely in the midst of a challenging time. However, he is confident God will rescue him from death, because of the ways God has been faithful […]
Nearly everyone wants to experience peace, especially the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. We want this peace guarding our hearts and minds. However, sometimes we fail to do what Paul told the Philippians to do in order to have this peace. It begins with this command, “Rejoice.” How can, “Rejoice” be a command? How can we […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
Receiving God's gift of salvation and “working it out” in our lives includes eliminating grumbling and disputing. When we are committed to being obedient children of God, who obey with joy an unity, we stand out like stars shining in the night sky. If we recognize that this generation is just as “crooked and twisted” as it was […]
Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison. How would you feel if you were imprisoned unjustly? Paul actually expressed gratitude for his imprisonment. This attitude of gratitude helped him to see the good things God was doing through his circumstances. If Paul was angry and bitter about his situation, he might not have seen […]
Every Christian should be grateful for their church family. Not just grateful in their heart, but verbally express their gratitude to their brothers and sisters, and to God. Just as importantly, every Christian should demonstrate their gratitude towards their church family. Even when we're frustrated with our church family—perhaps, especially when we're frustrated—we should express, demonstrate, and practice gratitude. […]
The new Jerusalem is called “the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” It is a beautiful and enormous city (large enough to cover the land mass of the entire Roman Empire). It stands in direct contrast to the beastly empire and the prostitute city that have been destroyed. This is the city that will endure forever, the city […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
In contrast to Babylon's drunkenness and debauchery, a new feast is announced, “The marriage supper of the Lamb.” This is the final celebration that all of history is moving towards, the feast that will celebrate the destruction of Babylon, the victory of the Lamb, and the reconciliation of heaven and earth. Not everyone will be […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:39
Finally, in chapter 18, an angel declares with a mighty voice, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon (a figurative name for Rome) the great!” Though John's audience would not live to see Rome fall, they needed to know that day was coming. The city who lived like a queen, would someday experience torment and mourning. The compromisers in John's audience […]
The great enemy of Revelation is the dragon, “who is called the devil and Satan.” The dragon “gave his power and his throne and his great authority” to beasts, one from the sea and one from the land. This vision reveals that the Empire is not as beautiful and glorious as it seems, it is […]
Those who are loyal to the Lamb do not have a comfortable and easy life. They are pursued, persecuted, and put to death. They cry out to God, “How long before you will judge and avenge our blood?” They are told to wait, because even more loyal followers of the Lamb would be killed. However, […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-20
The world thinks that a conqueror must be a lion. In order to win and be worthy, a king must devour his enemies. However, Revelation reveals that the Lion who has actually conquered has done so as a Lamb, “standing, as though it had been slain.” This is how God and his people conquer, not by slaughtering others, […]
John shares seven messages from Jesus, addressed to seven representative churches in Asia Minor. These messages set the stage for the rest of the book. They reveal the struggles Christians were facing, how some were compromising the faith, and how others were being loyal to the Lamb. Pay special attention to the fact that the churches who seem […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16
From all appearances, Caesar was running the world. He was glorious, powerful, and ruling over the kings of the world, but Caesar's rule was a farce. Revelation reveals reality: Jesus is the actual “ruler of the kings on earth.” Jesus, “the faithful witness” and “the firstborn of the dead,” has been glorified. He is the one who died, […]
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