What does the church of Christ teach about God?

We have provided all the sermons, studies and Bible lessons that we have available on the topic of God from the church of Christ.  These lessons have been recorded and published here for the good of all.  Please feel free to use any of this material for research, edification, sermon or lesson preparation.  Thank you for your interest and may God bless you in your efforts in His kingdom.   

Mark 16:15-16
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Sermons on God from the church of Christ

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Names Of God Part 3

Recall that Yahweh is the personal name of God. It means to be, or exist. Recall what he said to Moses in the burning Bush. I am that i am, exodus 3: 14, the eternal one – uncaused, John 8: 54-58.

This is the name used when God is making a covenant- Noah, Abraham, moses.

The name Yahweh. Each reveals something special about Jehovah.

God reveals Himself through his names.  It is important for us to study God's names. Through this, we come to know him more intimately.

1. He is almighty God

2. He is God most high

3.  He is holy God

4. God of Truth

There is Much in a Name
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A name in the Hebrew language helps to know much about that person, the qualities and the nature.  It is very important in understanding the concept of God.  Read Exodus 9:16.  “But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.”  NKJV

I.            Elohim

II.          YHWH

Psalm 19:14 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” NKJV  Lord (Jehovah)  What does the Lord mean to you?  Is He truly your Lord? 

Bobby Stafford  October 15, 2017

Many say “the God of the Old Testament is not the God of the New Testament.”  Did God change His nature or character?

Text:  Romans 11:22  “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God:  on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness.  Otherwise you also will be cut off.” NKJV

Body: 

I.  The God of the Old Testament

A.  Good in the Old Testament

B.  Severity in the Old Testament

II.  The God of the New Testament

A.  Good in the New Testament

B.  Severity in the New Testament

Conclusion:

God has never changed His nature or character.  He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Bobby Stafford 
December 13, 2015

In our busy day-to-day lives, we can get so caught up in the things of this world that we forget to focus on our wonderful God.  Distractions come from all directions:  job, family, house, sports, entertainment, friends. . .  But we must take time to think about God and who He is.  This lesson is a basic reminder of what our God is like.

Body:

I.     God Is Holy

II.   God Is All-Knowing

III. God Is All-Powerful

Conclusion:

Our God is truly a wonderful God.  (Psalm 145:1-3)  He is the only being who is truly good.  (Psalm 145:8-9)  Those who call upon Him in truth shall be saved.  (Psalm 145: 18-19)

Bobby Stafford   June 16, 2013

The Scripture is filled with the promises of God.  (II Peter 1:2-4)  The child of God can go to God’s Word whenever and find peace, comfort, and joy from these promises.  Let’s examine some of these now.

Body:

I.      The Righteous Are Blessed

II.   God’s Dwelling Place

III.          God Is Our Refuge

IV.          God Is Our Shield

V.   God Is Our Fortress

Conclusion:

These are only a few of the promises of God.  Read: John 14:1-3

Bobby Stafford              December 16, 2012

 

The subject of God’s justice is not an enjoyable one; it’s not supposed to be.  To consider the justice of God demands that we consider eternal punishment, because one implies the other.  Justice implies a standard by which men’s actions are judged.  A standard implies the existence of one who gave the standard.  Therefore all of us must be accountable to the authority behind the standard.

Theme:  God is just in punishing men eternally.

Body:

I.            Nature of God

1.   God of Mercy  (Psalm 86:15) “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” NKJV  “Abundant in”  Full of compassion

2.   God of Love  (I John 4:8) “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” NKJV  but also

3.   God of Holiness  (Leviticus 19:2) “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.’ ” NKJV  “I the Lord your God am holy.”

4.   God of Justice  (Deuteronomy 32:4) “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of Truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.” NKJV  Lawful and right; fitting 

II.          God’s Righteous Judgment       

Conclusion:

(Romans 3:23-26) “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as  a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” NKJV

We are all sinners and that is what is wrong with the world.

Bobby Stafford  September 9, 2018

Throughout the ages, kings, rulers, and presidents have enforced the strictest conditions and requirements for those wanting admittance to their presence. Jehovah, the Supreme Ruler, has set down conditions for coming to His presence as well.  The writer of Hebrews 10:22 gives the conditions for those of us who wish to draw near to Jehovah. 

Text:  Hebrews 10:22  “let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”  NKJV

I.  A True Heart

II.  An Assured Faith

III.  A Clean Conscience

Conclusion:

For us to approach God, we must possess a true heart, an assured faith, and a clean conscience.  Then we can serve the living God with confidence.  (Hebrews 10:19-22)  “Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” NKJV 

Bobby Stafford  January 31, 2016

Moses had been on Mount Sinai for forty days.  The people decided to build a golden calf to worship.  Moses came down, saw this, and broke the two tablets of stone.  Three thousand Israelites were killed because of their idolatry.  God told Moses that He was not going to be in their midst anymore.  This is further seen by a tent being set up outside the camp where Moses would go to speak to Jehovah.  Moses’ relationship with God was not affected by the people’s rebellion.  Read Exodus 33:11.  But Moses desired a closer relationship with God.  Read Exodus 33:12-13.  He wanted to know Him more personally.  Read Exodus 33:17-23.  “Please, show me Your glory.”  God responded, not by giving Moses a vision of how Jehovah appears, but rather by describing Himself to Moses; His nature.

Body:

God’s Self-Revelation

Read Exodus 34:1-9.  This is probably one of the most important texts in all of the Old Testament.  Jehovah reveals Himself as He really is.

A.  The Lord, the Lord God 

B.  Merciful 

C.  Gracious  

D.  Longsuffering  

E.  Abounding in Goodness 

F.  Abounding in Truth  

G.  Keeping mercy for thousands 

H.  Forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin  

I.  No means clearing the guilty 

Invitation:  Notice Moses’ response.  He made haste to worship.  He prayed for pardon.  When we realize who God is, we will do the same! 

Bobby Stafford   March 30, 2014

Those who have had the privilege of growing up listening to the great accounts of God’s creation are truly blessed.  The power to command material things to come into existence out of nothing is beyond our ability to fully grasp.  We do indeed worship an awesome God!

But the physical material of our world is not the only “stuff” He has created.  The Bible speaks of other created things and it is to these we turn our attention.

Body:

I.   The Material of the Universe 

II.   Life 

III.   Eternal Spirit 

IV.   Spiritual Creation 

Conclusion:

We have a wonderful Creator!  He has made it possible for us to live with Him forever in Heaven. 

Bobby Stafford       

June 23, 2013

Why is this question important?  It is important because your view of who God is shapes your view of yourself and how you should live in this world.  The source of our information about God must be His revealed Word.  So who is God?

Body:

I. The Creator·

II. The Heavenly Father

III. The Savior

Conclusion:

Let us always remember that God loves us and will never forsake us. 

Bobby Stafford 

November 2, 2014 

 

     Both the Old and New Testaments tell us of God’s wrath, His divine anger, “flaring nostrils.”  This anger is based upon His justice and holiness.  (Deuteronomy 4:25-26)  One primary purpose of His anger is to get His people to turn from their evil ways and come back to Him.  (Deuteronomy 13:16-18)

     Scripture informs us that Jehovah is a consuming fire who will ultimately destroy all who are opposed to His holiness.  Because He is also a jealous God, He demands our complete commitment to Him.

 Body: 

I.   A Jealous God   (Exodus 34:14)

 II.   A Consuming Fire   (Psalms 97:1-5)

 III.   The Fear of the Lord   (Matthew 10:26-28)

 Conclusion: 

Read Deuteronomy 10:12-13. 

Bobby Stafford   September 23, 2012