Sierra Ave Church of Christ

In this lesson, Brother Cole Branch will continue our expository study through the gospel of Mark. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

As we continue our series on Fundamental Differences, Deacon Brian Osburn, will focus on one central theme: the music of the heart and the biblical foundation for a cappella worship.From the instrumental praise of Psalm 150 under the Old Covenant to the heart-centered singing commanded in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, tracing the shift from physical instruments to spiritual worship under Christ’s New Covenant.The lesson will explore the “one another” nature of congregational singing, the meaning of making melody in the heart, and the historical testimony of the early church. Worship is not performance—it is participation. God is not listening for perfection of pitch, but for sincerity of heart.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this opening lesson of Fundamental Differences, Elder Greg Branch, will focus on one central theme: how God’s Word is taught.Is Scripture fully inspired—or partially influenced by man? Should preaching prioritize emotion or edification? Does public worship follow a biblical pattern? And does authority still matter today?Walking through key passages such as 2 Timothy 3:16–17, 1 Corinthians 14, and 2 Timothy 4:1–5, this lesson calls us to examine whether our faith is shaped by tradition, preference, or the revealed Word of God.Truth must be taught with clarity, reverence, and authority—because it is God’s Word, not ours.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Deacon Monte Wood will continue our expository study through the gospel of Mark. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Elder Mike Scheuber will continue our expository study through the gospel of Mark. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Jimmy Cating will continue our expository study through the gospel of Mark. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Cohen Osburn will give an overview and begin our expository study through the gospel of Mark. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Evangelist Glen Osburn will begin our study through the book of Ephesians. Glen will cover Acts 19 and Ephesians 1: 1-14. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Deacon Brian Osburn will explore what the bible teaches about how God’s people are to treat foreigners.The lesson traces God’s heart for strangers from the Law of Moses through the life and teachings of Jesus, highlighting Jesus’ own experience as a refugee and His compassion toward those society rejected. Leading to a call for Christians to treat strangers as neighbors, reminding them that how we respond to the vulnerable is ultimately how we respond to Christ Himself.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Elder Greg Branch will discuss Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13)God allows good and evil to coexist in the world because His love is patient and aimed at giving people time to repent. The lesson emphasizes that the same environment can lead some people to faith and others to rejection, and that final separation will come at the end of the age, not before. Listeners are called to examine themselves, choose to be “good seed,” and embrace the transformation God offers through faith, repentance, and obedience.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Tom Zavala will discuss a social experiment using facial scars to show how people often expect judgment and rejection. This experiment will be show how this concept affects Christian life, arguing that believers often live guarded and distant because they still feel “marked” by past sins, even though scripture teaches that Christ has fully removed condemnation. The core message is that when Christians renew their thinking and live confidently in God’s forgiveness, their relationship with God, others, and their joy are transformed.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Gavin Stone will discuss the topic of justified by faith. Abraham and David were justified by faithfulness—trusting, obeying, and pledging allegiance to God—demonstrating that faith is not perfect performance or knowledge, but a growing, obedient reliance on God. The message concludes with assurance and peace: because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers can live confidently in God’s favor, growing in sanctification with hope rather than fear, and responding to grace with faithful obedience.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Scott Smith reflects on entering a new year with a biblical understanding of trials and temptations.Drawing heavily from James chapter 1, he will explore why trials are inevitable, how endurance is formed through faith, and how temptation works—from its roots in the heart to God’s promised way of escape through Christ. The message closes with a call to lean on Jesus, restore one another with gentleness, and move forward into the year strengthened by prayer, perseverance, and hope.We invite our listeners to join us in this lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Evangelist Luke Goad will discuss what Cornelius had to do in Acts 10-11. This lesson shows how the gospel was intentionally opened to the Gentiles through the conversion of Cornelius and his household. It addresses a crucial biblical question: why a devout, moral, God-fearing man still needed to hear the gospel, believe, repent, and be baptized for the remission of sins. Along the way, it clarifies the role of grace, obedience, and the Holy Spirit, reminding us that salvation comes not from goodness alone, but from responding to God’s revealed will.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Evangelist Luke Goad discuss a dream found in Daniel 2 . God revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s dream to demonstrate that earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but God alone establishes an eternal kingdom. That kingdom, fulfilled during the Roman era, is identified in the New Testament as Christ’s kingdom—the church—established with power at Pentecost and spreading throughout the world under one eternal King, Jesus. Listeners are urged to recognize the privilege and responsibility of belonging to this kingdom and to respond in faith through repentance, baptism, and faithful living.

In this lesson, Brother Harrison Cating will discuss the Corinthian church and uncover the marks of a spiritually childish church. Though gifted and active, the church at Corinth was divided, deceived, and driven by carnality rather than love. Paul exposes how selfishness, tolerance of sin, and misuse of spiritual gifts distorted their worship and unity. This lesson challenges the modern church to rethink what biblical love truly is—not passive acceptance, but patient, truthful love that confronts sin, seeks restoration, and calls believers to spiritual maturity.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Ron Jordan will discuss four familiar biblical accounts—Moses, David, the poor widow, and DorcasThese examples show that God accomplishes great work through what may seem small or insignificant in human hands. Each story emphasizes that faith, willingness, and right attitude matter more to God than wealth, talent, or strength. The central question for every Christian is not “How much do I have?” but “What is in my hand, and am I willing to give it to the Lord for His work?”We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Boek DePonte will discuss several names the bibles uses for satan. The devil, the accuser, the wicked one, and the tempter, each name reflects his role in opposing God and leading people into sin. Although Satan accuses both God and humanity, believers must overcome him through faith, God’s grace, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Urging listeners to return to God through repentance and prayer if they have fallen into sin. We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Tegan Trent will discuss the Good Shepard and our roles as His sheep. God is our ultimate protector and shepherd, who sacrifices for us and carries us to safety, illustrated through the stories of the Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd. God’s fatherly care, helps us to liken Him to a shelter in life’s storms and a rescuer when we are lost, while emphasizing our responsibility to remain connected to Him. Just as a sheep must choose to follow the shepherd, we must actively accept God’s guidance and salvation.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.

In this lesson, Brother Hunter Zavala will discuss how putting on helmet of salvation helps us. The helmet of salvation protects our minds from the accusations of Satan and the weight of negative thoughts. Through scripture and real-life struggles, we’re reminded that God defends His people, defines our worth, and silences the lies that tell us we’re not enough. When we remember who we are in Christ, we find confidence, security, and unshakable assurance in God’s love rather than the opinions of others.We invite our listeners to join us in this biblical lesson and its application to our daily Christian lives.