Sunday Sermons

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Welcome to Sunday Sermons – your midweek connection to what matters most. Each episode features the sermon from our Sunday gathering at Ashland City Church of Christ, offering you a chance to catch up, reflect deeper, or share the message with someone who needs it.We know life gets busy. Whether you were chasing toddlers during the sermon, out of town, or just want to listen again without the distractions, this podcast is for you. Expect biblical teaching, honest reflection, and practical encouragement—always rooted in Scripture, always pointing to Jesus.No pews, no pressure—just real messages for real life, delivered straight to your headphones. New episodes drop every week.

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Episodes 38

Who Are We To Stand In God's Way?
7d ago · 28:48
One of the oldest struggles in the Christian faith is not just believing the Gospel, but living it out across the lines we draw between ourselves and others. The story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 11 reveals a tendency deeply embedded in human nature: we draw lines, build walls, and decide who is in and who is out. God's vision has always been a multiethnic, multinational family brought together under the authority of Christ. When Peter encountered Cornelius, God challenged him to stop making distinctions between people, and that same challenge echoes into our lives today. We can stand in Go
A Gift For All
14d ago · 27:40
From the very first pages of Scripture, God's plan was never limited to one group of people. When He made His covenant with Abraham, the promise was always that every family on earth would be blessed through him. That mission runs through the law, the Psalms, the prophets, and the life of Jesus Himself. The early church was slow to fully embrace this, even after witnessing the Holy Spirit fall on Gentile believers in Acts 10. Paul later described it as a mystery now fully revealed: every nation and ethnicity is brought into the same body, sharing the same inheritance through Jesus Christ. Shar
Why Be Baptized?
2mo ago · 34:15
Baptism is one of the most debated topics in Christianity, but 1 Peter 3:21-22 gives us a clear and powerful foundation for understanding it. The word baptism itself means to dip, plunge, or immerse, pointing to full immersion in water as the biblical model. Baptism and the blood of Jesus work together: the blood is how we are cleansed from sin, and baptism is when that cleansing takes place. Just as the floodwaters carried Noah safely through a corrupt world, immersion carries us through the corruption of our past. When we are baptized, we come before God with a good conscience, not because o
What is Baptism?
2mo ago · 33:20
Baptism is one of the most discussed topics in Christianity, but the original Greek words of the New Testament reveal something powerful about what it truly means. Three Greek words, nipto, luo, and pluno, all describe different forms of washing and cleansing, and each one is connected to baptism in Scripture. The blood of Jesus is what actually cleanses us from sin, but baptism is the specific moment when that cleansing is applied to a person's life. At the moment of baptism, a person is justified, purified, and sanctified all at once. The blood is the how, and baptism is the when. You cannot
Persevering Through Crisis
2mo ago · 31:38
Life's unexpected challenges can transform personal crises into crises of faith, making us question God's love and our worthiness of His help. David's story in 2 Samuel 15 and Psalm 3 shows us how to find confidence during our darkest hours. When his own son Absalom betrayed him and forced him into exile, David faced both political defeat and personal devastation. Yet in Psalm 3, David demonstrates remarkable confidence, declaring God as his shield and the lifter of his head. His secret was understanding that confidence in crisis comes not from perfect behavior or favorable circumstances, but
Persevering Through Disappointment
2mo ago · 56:48
Life inevitably brings disappointments that can make us feel abandoned by God. Psalm 22 begins with the familiar cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" - words that Jesus Himself spoke on the cross. This ancient psalm doesn't end in despair but declares that God has not hidden His face from the afflicted and hears when they cry to Him. Jesus experienced the ultimate abandonment so that we would never truly be alone. The empty tomb proves that God's faithfulness to Jesus extends to all who trust in Him, reminding us that our feelings of abandonment don't reflect spiritual reality.
Persevering Through Guilt
3mo ago · 28:25
Guilt and shame from our failures can feel overwhelming, but Psalm 32 reveals a path to freedom through God's forgiveness. The psalm describes three types of human failure - transgression, sin, and iniquity - and God's complete response of forgiveness, covering, and erasure. When we hold onto guilt, it destroys us physically and relationally, creating a cycle of self-hatred and resentment. True freedom comes through honest confession and trusting God's promise of forgiveness. The blessed life isn't one without mistakes, but one that knows complete forgiveness through Christ's sacrifice.
Persevering Through Doubt
3mo ago · 33:38
Life brings seasons of spiritual dryness and emotional doubt that can feel overwhelming. Psalm 42 teaches us that these struggles are normal and expected in the Christian journey. The psalmist compares our spiritual longing to a thirsty deer desperately seeking water, acknowledging that we sometimes feel abandoned by God even when we're not. The psalm provides a three-step process for handling doubt: acknowledge our feelings honestly, question whether those feelings reflect reality, and speak hopeful truth to our souls. Rather than avoiding doubt, we can learn to persevere through it with hope
Persevering Through Trials
3mo ago · 30:48
Life brings inevitable storms, and families must balance protecting loved ones while preparing them for challenges. The Psalms offer timeless wisdom for navigating this tension. Psalm 57 teaches us to expect difficulties rather than be surprised by them, helping us make better decisions during trials. David shows us how to find refuge in God's unchanging character - His faithfulness, love, and commitment to His people. Even when people hurt us or circumstances overwhelm us, we can maintain steadfast hearts anchored in God's steadfast love. The Psalms teach us to praise God not only after storm
Healing the Body
3mo ago · 37:36
Christianity offers a revolutionary perspective on the human body that stands in stark contrast to worldly views. Our bodies are not disposable or merely functional, but treasures that God wants to redeem completely. Through biblical examples like Peter's healing of Aeneas and raising of Tabitha, we see God's deep concern for physical restoration. Paul teaches that our bodies belong to Jesus and should be presented as living sacrifices for His glory. This understanding impacts how we make personal choices and treat others, recognizing every person as God's image bearer. The ultimate destiny of
Walking in Fear and Comfort
4mo ago · 37:54
Recruited - Saul
4mo ago · 36:14
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is an unchanging reality, whether we accept it or not. Like Saul of Tarsus, who violently opposed Christians until encountering the risen Christ on the Damascus road, we must stop fighting against this truth and align our lives accordingly. After his encounter, Saul spent three days in quiet reflection, rethinking everything about his life in light of this new reality. The resurrection should transform how we handle sin, share the gospel, study Scripture, treat the church, love our neighbors, and worship God. True life begins when we stop living as if the resur
A Sharing People
6mo ago · 35:54
A Gathered People
7mo ago · 30:44
Pentecost wasn't just a historical event - it was the moment when God's future kingdom broke into our present reality. The Old Testament prophets promised God would gather His scattered people from every nation, and this began happening when the apostles spoke in languages they'd never learned to people from across the world. Today, this gathering continues as God's mighty works are proclaimed in every language globally. We're not just waiting for a future kingdom; we're actively participating in it right now. When faced with God's work, we can either marvel and participate or mock and miss ou
Saved to Serve Lesson 2 - Sin
7mo ago · 35:59
We were created to work as faithful stewards of God's creation, but sin occurs when we serve other masters instead of our Creator. When good things like family, career, or personal success become ultimate things, they become idols that lead to corruption. Genesis reveals this pattern through three key stories: the Garden of Eden where humanity chose to listen to the serpent's voice over God's, the flood where spiritual beings abandoned their posts to pursue their own desires, and Babel where people worked for their own glory rather than God's. Each example shows that when servants don't listen
Saved To Serve - Lesson 1 - Working
7mo ago · 31:54
Work isn't a curse or something to endure for a paycheck - it was part of God's original design before sin entered the world. As beings made in God's image, we're called to be stewards who bring order from chaos in service to our Creator. Whether you're an accountant organizing numbers, a teacher sharing knowledge, or a parent caring for children, your work has divine purpose when done in God's service. The key question isn't what you do, but in whose service you're doing it. When we embrace our role as God's stewards, every task becomes an opportunity to participate in His ongoing work of bri
A Spirit-Filled People
7mo ago · 33:29
The Day of Pentecost marked a revolutionary shift in how God dwells with His people. No longer confined to temples made of stone, God's Spirit now resides within believers, making each of us a living temple. This reality means we cannot compartmentalize our lives into sacred and secular categories. Every aspect of our existence—work, relationships, daily decisions—becomes sacred because we carry God's presence wherever we go. Understanding this truth should transform how we live, recognizing that our actions either honor or defile God's dwelling place within us.
Our God He Is Alive V1 God's Majesty
9mo ago · 36:57
The timeless truth that God is the great I Am offers both transcendence and tenderness in our uncertain world. Isaiah 40 reveals four essential aspects of God's character that bring hope: His imminence as King of Kings, His permanence as the eternal God, His benevolence as our caring Shepherd, and His preeminence over all creation. When we grasp that the same God who holds oceans in His palm and names every star also knows our name and cares for our specific situations, we find comfort in difficult times and gain perspective on our problems. Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength
How Do I Submit to the Elders?
9mo ago · 40:15
In a culture that values autonomy above all else, biblical submission to church leadership can feel uncomfortable. However, Scripture calls us to voluntarily yield to elders who serve as shepherds, not dominators. This submission looks like following their example, learning from their teaching, encouraging them as fathers, asking for their prayers, and having confidence in their leadership. The key to healthy submission is humility - both toward one another and ultimately toward God himself. When we trust that God cares for us and has established loving leaders to watch over our souls, we can
Am I Forsaking the Assembly?
9mo ago · 39:42
“Am I Forsaking the Assembly?” explores what the Bible really means when it calls Christians to gather together. This sermon examines Hebrews 10:24–25, the heart behind assembling, and how our commitment to the church strengthens faith, love, and spiritual endurance.
Do I Have to go to Church?
9mo ago · 27:51
Many Christians wonder if they can follow Jesus without being part of a church. However, the church isn't just an activity to attend or a building to visit - it's God's unified body that displays His wisdom to the world. According to Scripture, we are reconciled to God together, not individually. The church is something we belong to, not something we go to. Being a Christian involves both believing in Jesus and belonging to His body, the church. This unity requires effort, humility, and love, especially when it's challenging to love difficult people.
Revealing God's City
10mo ago · 36:39
Our true citizenship isn't earthly but heavenly. The book of Revelation contrasts corrupt earthly powers (Babylon) with God's eternal kingdom (New Jerusalem). This heavenly city represents both a place and God's people - a multicultural, multinational community where God dwells with humanity. The New Jerusalem is described as large enough for all nations, with the Tree of Life providing healing for all peoples. Entry requires washing our robes in the blood of the Lamb and following Him faithfully. While this is our future hope, it should shape how we live today - with primary loyalty to God's
Revealing the Lamb's Feast
10mo ago · 38:28
Many Christians live in fear as if evil might actually win, but Revelation teaches us that God's victory is absolutely certain, not just probable. The book isn't primarily about timing but about the guaranteed triumph of good over evil. We live between celebration of what Jesus has accomplished and anticipation of His return. The marriage supper of the Lamb represents the ultimate reconciliation between heaven and earth, and we prepare for it through righteous deeds outlined in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus achieves victory not through conventional warfare but through His sacrificial love and
Revealing Babylon's fate
10mo ago · 32:24
In Revelation 17, John sees a vision of Babylon the Great, representing Rome as a harlot city built on seven hills. This great city enriches itself through exploitation and greed, trading in everything including human souls. God calls His people to come out of her before judgment falls. The message warns against divided loyalty between worldly kingdoms and Christ. While earthly cities promise permanence, they ultimately crumble under corruption. Christians must place their hope in God's eternal kingdom rather than temporary worldly powers.
Revealing the Beast
10mo ago · 36:42
The mark of the beast in Revelation 13 isn't about microchips or the number 666, but about ultimate loyalty and allegiance. John used symbolic language to show first-century Christians that Rome, like all empires, demanded worship that belonged only to God. The beast represents any power that exalts itself to divine status and demands absolute loyalty from its people. Christians faced a choice: compromise their faith to participate in economic and social life, or remain faithful to Jesus even unto death. This same choice confronts believers today when political, cultural, or economic pressures