Not Ashamed - Biblical Teaching
By Scott J Shifferd
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). This is a broadcast of sermons and lessons drawing directly from the Bible and preached by Scott Shifferd and special speakers among churches of Christ.
Not Ashamed - Biblical Teaching Oct 29, 2024
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Be Angry and Do Not Sin - Ephesians 4:26-27
Do you struggle with anger? This message applies the truth about anger in the Ephesians 4:26-27 so that Christians know what to do with our anger. This sermon draws from the Bible to recognize sinful anger and give it to God.
Jun 05, 202531:58
A Mother Who Magnifies the Lord - Luke 1:26-33
How important are mothers and mother figures to discipling the next generation? This message draws from the life and words of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to recognize the great influence of Godly women.
Jun 02, 202531:52
Gender Roles in the Church - 1 Timothy 2:8-15
The Bible's teachings about the rules of men and women liberates believers from cultural confusion. This message draws from 1 Timothy 2:8-15 to hear God's Word about the roles of men and women in the church especially instruction for women including modest dress and not taking authority over men.
Jun 01, 202537:04
The Coming of the Lord - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
What will it be like when Christ returns? What would you feel about Him returning any day now? This message explores these questions by drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 plus 5:1-11 to see how Jesus's resurrection accomplished the final resurrection.
Apr 27, 202526:25
He Is Risen - Mark 15:42-16:8
This message draws from Jesus's burial and appearances of His resurrection in Mark 15:42-16:8 to observe the hope of the Gospel.
Apr 21, 202530:13
Truly This Was the Son of God - Mark 15:1-39
This sermon draws from Mark 15 to examine Christ's suffering from trials through His scourging and mockery unto His last breath in the cross.
Apr 21, 202527:21
Jesus Instituted His Supper - Mark 14:22-26
This message draws from Jesus's institution of His memorial supper from Mark 14:22-26. This sermon notes the extraordinary claims of Christ about the Lord’s Supper and searches how the early church observed this communion under the apostles' oversight.
Apr 06, 202530:16
Let the Children Come to Me - Mark 10:13-16
Jesus was displeased when children were not permitted to come to Him. This message starts from Mark 10:13-16 to learn from Christ's teaching about the safety of children in God's kingdom and then to recognize Jesus's severe warning against those who lead children astray from Him in Mark 9:42-48. To complete this message, we apply Jesus's teaching about marriage and divorce in Mark 10:1-12.
Mar 28, 202526:10
Accepting the Purpose of Christ - Mark 8:27-33
Jesus rebuked Peter saying to him, "Get behind me, Satan!" This message launches from Mark 8:27-33 to tell the story of why this happened and how Peter grew from this to accept fully the purpose of Christ.
Mar 17, 202528:44
Can You Trust Your Heart? - Mark 7:14-23
This message draws from Jesus's teaching about the heart in Mark 7:14-23 to see what is in the heart of man.
Mar 13, 202524:21
The Bread that Satisfies - Mark 6:32-44
Is there a difference in craving junk food and hungering for nutrient-rich food? This message from Mark 6:32-44 observes how Jesus of Nazareth feeds 5,000 men plus their families with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Who is Jesus of Nazareth that He can feed 5,000 plus with so little?
Mar 06, 202524:12
Why Is There Vain Worship? - Mark 7:1-13
What did Jesus teach about worship? This message launches from Mark 7:1-13 to see how Christ exposed the "vain" meaningless worship of those teach the commands of men over the commands of God. Jesus revealed that those who add man's traditions to God's Word have hearts that are far from God. This lesson also addresses the traditions through history and today that false teachers are adding to God's Word.
Mar 03, 202529:33
Do Not Be Afraid - Mark 5:35-43
Does God meet your expectations in seemingly hopeless situations? Should He? This message draws from Mark 5:35-43 to see Christ's power over death when He resurrected Jairus's daughter giving us hope of the resurrection to come on the last day.
Mar 02, 202525:34
The Mystery of the Kingdom - Mark 4:1-20
This message draws from Jesus's parable of sower in Mark 4:1-20 because Jesus revealed that this parable unlocks the secrets of all other parables. Whatever is influencing your heart is seen by your behavior.
Feb 26, 202525:12
When Is a Time to Do Good? - Mark 3:1-5
If you want to find everyone a hypocrite, you can. You can even err in judging God and Christ. In Jesus's day, religious leaders did just that. This message launches from Mark 3:1-5 to observe the forced conflict that people infer between God’s commands to allow them room to neglect a command of God. Can you see where this is happening today?
Jan 28, 202522:45
The New Ways of Christ - Mark 2:18-22
This message launches from Mark 2:18-22 to consider the traditions of men in the light of Jesus's teaching. This lesson explores what has changed and what stays true in the new ways of Christ.
Jan 23, 202526:09
Christ Came with Authority - Mark 1:21-28
The kingdom of God is near. This was the Gospel that Jesus came proclaiming. This message draws from Mark 1 to see the power of His words and draw humanity to respond.
Jan 21, 202523:26
Be Transformed - Romans 12:1-2
How does Jesus Christ transform believers? The power is in the Word that commands His followers to take up the cross. This message launches from Romans 12:1-2 to look into a sacrificial life given to God.
Jan 16, 202528:14
God's Gift to Humanity - Romans 5:15-19
This message explores God's gift to humanity --- Jesus Christ. No one can afford God's gift and no one can afford to go without God's gift. This message draws from a list of scriptures to see the compression and grace of God in Jesus Christ.
Jan 14, 202525:27
The Beginning of the Gospel - Mark 1:1-13
Does your life reflect the forgiveness and repentance of the beginning of the Gospel? This message launches from Mark 1 to consider how the gospel changes our world.
Jan 05, 202529:02
The Humility of Christ's Coming - Philippians 2:5-11
The apostle Paul revealed that Jesus gave up His devine form to come in the likeness of humanity. Christ came as servant humbling Himself to the cross according to Philippians 2:5-11. This message examines the effect of Christ's sacrifice on our lives.
Dec 17, 202423:27
Why Did My Savior Come to Earth - Luke 5:27-32
Christ did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. This message draws from the words of Christ to align ourselves with His purpose and mission for coming into this world.
Dec 15, 202425:19
What the Creation Reveals - Genesis 1:1
Nature glorifies its Creator, and reality points to God. People are without excuse for claiming agnosticism. This message launches from Genesis 1:1 to recognize the evident attributes of God revealed by Creation and how sharing the gospel of Jesus and His resurrection connect with presenting God and His Creation.
Dec 01, 202433:48
Speaking to Build Up the Church - 1 Corinthians 14:1-5
This message draws from 1 Corinthians 14 to see what gifts are most important to build up the church and why speaking understandable words from God are essential to the gathering of the church.
Nov 26, 202431:25
Giving by Faith - Hebrews 7:1-10
This sermon examines giving and the example of tithing in Hebrews 7:1-10. Furthermore, Christ promises blessings to those who give. Giving certainly demonstrats one's faith and trust in God.
Nov 04, 202431:54
The Schemes of the Devil - Revelation 12:7-11
This sermon draws from 2 Corinthians 11 and Revelation 12 to be able to recognize the works of the Satan. This message is believers to use their rights as citizens for the good of the sharing of the gospel.
Nov 03, 202426:26
Life-and-Death Statements about the Gospel - Luke 13:3 & 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
This lesson is eye-opening and essential for every believer to know and believe. This message looks at life-and-death statements from the New Testament and what the Scriptures mean by obeying the gospel.
Nov 01, 202430:43
Why Christ Did What He Did - 1 Timothy 2:5 & Jude 24
This lesson looks at what Christ has done to be the Mediator between God and man and how Jesus has made the faithful to stand without fault before God. This sermon presents the gospel of first importance and this is the gospel that the saved needs to tell the world.
Oct 30, 202426:25
To Know You Have Eternal Life - 1 John 5:13
This lesson covers how to know and who to know to have everlasting last. First John 5:13 is a key passage teaching how we can know that we have eternal life. Furthermore, this sermon adds John 8:24 where Jesus gives a life-and-death statement about believing that He is the "I AM."
Oct 29, 202431:05
What If Satan Were AI - Revelation 13
This message launches from Revelation 13 to exhort all Christians to prepare for the spiritual war and schemes of Satan while examining what AI says it would do if it were Satan.
Oct 27, 202429:29
The Light of the Gospel - Luke 8:16-18
This message draws from the words of Christ in Luke 8:16-18 to consider how we, Christians, hear the gospel and what we do with the gospel.
Oct 22, 202423:07
God's Word Is Living and Powerful - 1 Peter 1:22-25
Can God's Word create life in people dead in their sins? This lesson shows the imperishable seed that is God's Word starting with 1 Peter 1:22-25. People are born again by the Word of God.
Oct 20, 202431:50
Every Scripture Is God's Breath - 2 Timothy 3:1-17
What is the best thing that we can pass on to the next generation? In Paul's final letter of 2 Timothy, he passed on this essential truth for Timothy and the coming generations of Christians.
Oct 15, 202434:57
Offering the Other Cheek - Luke 6:27-31
This message draws from Christ's teaching to offer the other cheek and how this is not a passive action but active in exposing evil or reliance on God's judgment.
Oct 13, 202430:13
God's Grace: Saves, Trains, and Makes God's People - Titus 2:11-15
What leads people to repent and become a Christian? This message observes key points from Titus 2:11-15 to recognize how God's grace changes believers and produces great things in their lives.
Sep 01, 202426:13
Redemption from Rejecting God - Hosea 4:7-14
What modern-day idols keep people from knowing God? This message draws from the account of spiritual adultery in Hosea 4:7-14 and texts about Hosea's life to see God's just judgment against those who reject Him and God's offer of redemption.
Aug 27, 202425:09
Who Needs Evangelism? - Acts 28:23-31
This message draws from Acts 28:23-31 to see what the Bible means by preaching the kingdom of God. This message considers what is the best method and material for sharing the Gospel with others and what is missing from proclaiming the good message.
Aug 18, 202437:18
Who Needs to Repent? - Acts 26:12-18
What does repentance entail? Is it merely sorrow for sins? Is it just changing one's behavior? This message digs deeper into repentance drawing from Acts 26:12-18 and other scriptures to how repentance connects to salvation and why we should take joy in repenting from sin.
Aug 18, 202431:02
Who Needs a Good Conscience? - Acts 24:10-21
Does your conscience confess that your faith is sincere? This message draws from Acts 24:10-21 and other scriptures to see how the internal witness, the conscience, reveals whether we are truly following Christ from the heart.
Aug 13, 202426:08
Who Needs Church? - Acts 20:6-7
This message draws from the gathering of Christians in the assembly as found in Acts 20:6-12. This message observes the importance of Christians meeting on the first day of the week, worshipping according to the truth, and worshipping from the heart as Christ commanded in John 4:23-24.
Aug 11, 202430:57
Who Needs Baptism? - Acts 18:24-28
Why would a Christian couple need to correct a well-educated preacher who is mighty in the Scriptures? In Acts 18:24-28, Aquila and Priscilla rightfully did so by correcting Apollos. This message draws lessons from that event.
Jul 07, 202429:34
Who Needs a Father? - Genesis 18:17-19
This message draws from God's plan for Abraham to act as the father of many and the father of faith to many nations to see the importance of fatherhood.
Jun 16, 202427:48
Who Needs the Resurrection? - Acts 3:1-26
This message draws from Peter's preaching based on the healing of a lame man. Peter reveals the gospel of Jesus's resurrection and the significance of His resurrection and God's promise of the resurrection to come.
Jun 11, 202434:59
Who Needs the Gospel? - Acts 2:37-42
This message emphasizes everyone's need for the gospel of Christ and Peter's preaching of the gospel that launched the Great Commission in Acts 2.
Jun 02, 202429:32
Who Needs to Be Saved? - Matthew 7:13-14
This message draws from Christ's teaching that few will be saved for believers to rethink some assumptions. Many false beliefs that keep us from lovingly sharing the faith with devoted and generous people who are not saved yet.
May 19, 202430:32
The Faith of Sarah - Hebrews 11:11-12
This message launches from Hebrews 11:11-12 to pull from the Book of Genesis seeing the strength of Sarah's faith and how she became a mother in her old age according to the promise of God.
May 12, 202422:38
Treasures in Heaven - Matthew 19:16-26
This message draws from Jesus's encounter with the rich young ruler to examine the criticism of the rich, the acquiring of wealth, and the perspective that Christians should have about money.
May 05, 202422:40
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled - John 14:1-21
This message draws from John 14:1-21 to know the comfort and peace of knowing Christ.
Apr 23, 202423:59
The Model of Servant Leadership - John 13:1-18
This lesson pulls from Jesus's example and model of service from John 13:1-18 to see how leadership among Christians is to by serving others with humility. This message also looks for the need for male leaders in the church.
Apr 22, 202427:36
Glorify God with Your Body - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
This message draws from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 to see how Christians are to view their bodies, use their bodies to glorify God by abstaining from sins against the body, and recognize that God's Spirit dwells in them.
Apr 07, 202426:27