Embry Hills church of Christ Podcast

Series: JonahService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Bill SanchezSummary Running from God The Prophet Jonah📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Bible Study / Old Testament ProphetsInstructor: Bill SanchezDate: 2025-10-12 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: Jonah (with background from 2 Kings 14)🧠Key LearningsJonah’s calling and initial refusalJonah is commanded by God to go to Nineveh and cry out against its wickedness (Jonah 1:1–2). Instead of obeying, Jonah flees toward Tarshish—the opposite direction—attempting to escape God’s command. His flight is deliberate, extensive (willing to go ~2,000 miles), and funded, showing strong intent to avoid obedience. This illustrates that people sometimes disobey God not from ignorance but from deliberate refusal when God’s will conflicts with…

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Larry BrownSummary What Are You Afraid Of📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian/Biblical StudiesInstructor: Larry BrownDate: 2025-10-2 Sunday AM WorshipChapter/Topic: The Fear of the Lord (based on Psalms 103 and related Scriptures)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The Biblical Presence of Fear of GodThe fear of God is a recurrent theme across both Old and New Testaments. It appears as dread and reverence in Old Testament accounts (Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Job) and persists in the New Testament (apostles’ reactions to miracles, Hebrews’ warning, Paul’s admonitions, early church conduct). Scripture frames fear of God as a proper response to God’s holiness, sovereignty, and power.Examples analyzed:Psalms…

Series: In Defense of FaithService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin ClarkSummary Defending God's One True Church📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian Apologetics Instructor: Kevin ClarkDate: 2025-10-05 Gospel Meeting Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: Defending God's One True Church🧠Key LearningsJesus established one churchSummary:Jesus promised to build a single church (Matthew 16:13–19). The promise is grounded on the confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. The New Testament presents the church in the singular — the Lord’s church — as an objective, divinely-founded reality rather than a human invention or one of many equally-valid alternatives.The church belongs to Jesus (He said, “I will build My church”). It is purchased and…

Series: In Defense of FaithService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin ClarkSummary In Defense of The Deity of Jesus📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian ApologeticsPreacher: Kevin ClarkDate: 2025-10-05 Sunday AM WorshipChapter/Topic: The Deity of Jesus — Defending that Jesus is God🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: Jesus claimed to be GodSummary: Jesus made explicit verbal claims that identify Himself with Yahweh and assert unique divine authority (e.g., “Before Abraham was, I am”; “I and the Father are one”; “I am the way, the truth, and the life”). These claims were understood by his contemporaries as claims to deity and provoked hostile reactions, including attempts to stone him.Detailed explanation:John 8:48–58 — Jesus’ “Before Abraham was,…

Series: In Defense of FaithService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin ClarkSummary Defending the Resurrection📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Biblical Studies / Christian Apologetics (inferred)Instructor: Kevin ClarkDate: 2025-10-05 Sunday Bible Study Chapter/Topic: John 20:1–7 — The Empty Tomb and the Resurrection; Defending the Resurrection🧠Key LearningsThe empty tomb evidences the resurrectionDetailed explanation: The narrative in John 20:1–7 reports Mary Magdalene finding the stone rolled away and the linen wrappings and headcloth left in the tomb. Peter and the beloved disciple inspect the tomb; the grave clothes are present but the body is missing, and the headwrapping is folded separately — details the speaker argues point toward an actual bodily resurrection rather than theft…

Series: In Defense of FaithService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin ClarkSummary Defending the Inspiration of Scripture📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian Apologetics / Bible Doctrine (inferred)Instructor: Kevin ClarkDate: 2025-10-04 Gospel Meeting Saturday EveningChapter/Topic: Defending the Inspiration of Scripture — Why the Bible Is the Inspired Word of God🧠Key LearningsBelief in Scripture as the Foundation for Christian HopeThe instructor emphasized that believing the Bible is God’s inspired revelation is foundational to Christian faith—especially to knowledge of Jesus’ resurrection, His deity, His sacrificial death, the establishment of the church, and the believer’s hope of eternal life. Without accepting Scripture as inspired, one cannot reliably claim the hope of eternal life.The Biblical Claim: Scripture…

Series: In Defense of FaithService: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin ClarkSummary In Defense of Existence of God📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian Apologetics / Fundamentals of the Christian FaithInstructor: Kevin ClarkDate: 2025-10-03 Gospel Meeting Friday NightChapter/Topic: In Defense Of — Defending the Fundamentals: Existence of God, Scripture, Christ, Resurrection, and the Church (focus: Defense of the Existence of God)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The necessity of examined belief (faith with reasons)Summary:Christians should move from inherited or convenient belief to personally owned, examined faith.While family training and cultural influence are appropriate and commanded (Deuteronomy 6:6–9), there must come a point where the individual can articulate why they believe.Knowing answers to fundamental questions (God,…

Series: ParentingService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Russ LaGroneSummary Biblical Principles for Parenting and Spiritual Growth📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Christian Living / Biblical ParentingPreacher: Russ LaGroneDate: 2025-09-28 Sunday AM WorshipChapter/Topic: Emulating God's Discipline — Biblical Principles for Parenting and Spiritual Growth🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: God’s discipline flows from steadfast loveSummary of knowledgeThe Bible presents God’s discipline as an expression of His love (Hebrews 12:5–6; Romans 5:6–10; 2 Peter 3:9). Even when God reproves or allows hardship, His purpose is restorative, not merely punitive.Discipline from God aims to restore relationship and draw people toward repentance and faith.Practical implication: parents should model unconditional love while disciplining, making clear that love…

Series: GenesisService: Wed Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Anthony CaudillSummary Genesis Isaac L06📘 Course InformationCourse Title: Bible Study — Genesis (Old Testament Studies)Instructor: Anthony CaudillDate: 2025-09-94 Wednesday Bible Study Chapter/Topic: Genesis 16–22 (Focus: Ishmael, Isaac’s birth, Abraham’s testing/Offertory of Isaac)🧠Key LearningsAbraham and Hagar / Birth of IshmaelSummary: Sarah, barren and advanced in age, offers her maid Hagar to Abraham so he might have offspring through her — a culturally familiar but problematic arrangement. Hagar conceives Ishmael, which produces jealousy and strife; Hagar flees but God (El Roi, “God who sees”) intervenes and instructs her to return. Ishmael is born and Abraham is 86 at his birth (by chronology), later…

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Bill SanchezSummary Maintaining Spiritual Inheritance📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Maintaining Spiritual InheritancePreacher: Bill SanchezDate: 2025-09-21 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: 1 Kings 12 — Rehoboam: Foundations, Inheritance, and the Burdens of a Godly Upbringing🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The importance of spiritual foundationsA strong spiritual upbringing gives practical examples, transmitted faith, prayerful covering, and early wisdom that shape a person’s life. The speaker emphasized that being raised in a God-fearing home supplies children with concrete habits (e.g., how family members relate, prayer patterns, basic biblical knowledge) that others often must learn later in life.Detailed explanation: Practical demonstrations from parents (how they love, submit, discipline, pray)…

Series: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel - 2025-26 ThemeService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip ShumakeSummary Not Ashamed of the Gospel📘 Sermon InformationSermon Title: Not Ashamed of the Gospel Instructor: Phillip ShumakeDate: 2025-09-21Chapter/Topic: Romans 1 — "Not Ashamed of the Gospel" (inferred topic)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The theme — "Not ashamed of the gospel" as a congregational focusPaul's statement in Romans 1:16 ("I am not ashamed of the gospel") is chosen as the church's annual theme to set a tone of courage, confidence, and joy. The theme is not merely devotional but invites deep, sustained engagement with the gospel's full implications — doctrinally, morally, and practically — and prepares the congregation to address challenging social…

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Marty BroadwellSummary of the Last Day📘 Sermon InformationSermon Title: The Last Day New Testament Exposition (inferred)Preacher: (Not mentioned)Date: 2025-09-14 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: The Last Day — 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11 (study of Paul’s teaching on the second coming and related pastoral exhortations)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The immediate pastoral context — why Paul wrote about the Last DayPaul wrote to a very young church (Thessalonica), established during his second missionary journey, whose members had been converted recently and were experiencing persecution and death among their number. He addresses their confusion and grief about believers who had died ("fallen asleep") and gives clear, literal…

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip ShumakeSummary Biblical Financial Stewardship📘 Sermon InformationSermon Title: Biblical Financial StewardshipPreacher: Phillip ShumakeDate: 9/14/2025 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: 1 Timothy Chapters 1 & 6 – Financial Wisdom and Contentment🧠Key LearningsThe Importance of Spiritual Progress in Financial StewardshipPaul encourages Timothy to "fight the good fight" using military imagery in chapter 1 and athletic imagery in chapter 6, emphasizing perseverance and continuous progress in faith and godliness, especially in financial matters. The lesson highlights that true financial progress is rooted in spiritual growth and alignment with God's principles rather than cultural or materialistic approaches.The Danger of Misplaced Financial AimsA key teaching is the contrast…

Series: N/AService: OtherType: SermonSpeaker: Colton HamlettSummary David Parting Words to Solomon📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: Biblical Studies / Old Testament Narrative (inferred)Instructor: Colton HamlettDate: 2025-09-11 Thursday Noon SermonChapter/Topic: 1 Chronicles 28–29 — David’s Parting Words to Solomon; Knowing, Serving, and Seeking God (generated topic)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: Context and purpose of 1 ChroniclesThe book of 1 Chronicles (originally combined with 2 Chronicles) was compiled—likely by Ezra—during the post-exilic return to emphasize temple worship, proper worship practices, and re-establishing the nation around God’s temple and ordinances. The chronicler retells Israel’s history with particular focus on David’s role in preparing for the temple and the transition to Solomon.Explanation:Chronicles…

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Bill SanchezSummary Spiritual ProcrastinationSermon: Biblical Studies / Homiletics (inferred from content)Preacher: Bill SanchezDate: 2025-09-07 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: Haggai — Spiritual Procrastination and the Call to Build God's House🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: The consistent divine task — build and tend a dwelling for GodSummary: From Genesis through Exodus, the United Kingdom, and the post-exilic period, God’s recurring command to humanity is to build and tend a place for His dwelling. The Great Commission (Matthew 28) is a continuation of that same mission — to make disciples and build God’s spiritual house. This shows continuity in God’s purpose: He desires to dwell with…

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip ShumakeSummary The Role of Singing in Community and FaithPreacher: Phillip Shumake Date: 2025-09-07 Sunday AM WorshipChapter/Topic: Singing with the Heart — Colossians 3:16 and Biblical Foundations for Congregational Singing🧠Key LearningsNew Identity and Relationships Foster Corporate SingingSinging together flows from the Christian's new identity in Christ and renewed relationships with other believers. Paul’s exhortations in Colossians 3 (putting off the old self, putting on the new self, bearing with one another, forgiving, and putting on love) form the relational and moral context that makes corporate singing natural and appropriate. Because believers are reconciled into one body, singing is a communal expression…

Series: Learning to Evangelize from the PsalmService: Wed Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: James Newman

Series: Learning to Evangelize from the PsalmService: Wed Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake

Series: Learning to Evangelize from the PsalmService: Wed Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Dave Jamieson

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Colton HamlettSummary Why Jesus Came to Earth📘 Sermon InformationCourse Title: New Testament StudiesInstructor: Colton HamlettDate: 2025-08-31 Sunday PM WorshipChapter/Topic: Why Jesus Came to Earth — Four Purpose Statements (inferred topic)🧠Key LearningsKnowledge point 1: Jesus is eternal, Creator, and the source of life and lightSummary:John 1:1–4 establishes Jesus (the Word) as existing from the beginning, being with God, and being God. He was not created; he is eternal.All things were created through him; he is not merely a witness but the Creator with intimate understanding of creation.Life and light are in him: Jesus embodies and reveals eternal life and truth (light) to…