Longmire Road Church of Christ

Longmire Road Church of Christ

Lessons and Sermons from the Longmire Road church of Christ in Conroe Texas USA

  1. 4d ago

    Angels and Demons (Part 1) - Morne Stephanus - Oct. 25th, 2026 PM

    Summary Morne Stephanus argues that claims about angels should be tested against Scripture rather than folklore or assumption. He reviews their origin and service, then examines biblical limits on worship, messages, and claims about guardian angels. Takeaways The authority on angels is the Bible.Angels cannot possibly be eternal.When we look at the origin of angels, we look no further than the God of heaven.Angels have been created by God to serve God.They are the messengers of God.You do not deserve worship. Jehovah is the only one who deserves worship.They can only deliver a message that was approved by God.Nothing in the construction assigns an individual angel to an individual believer.I don't need to know the ins and outs about it.Don't expect to understand the Bible themes if you don't take time to study Bible facts. Chapters 00:00 The potato rumor: why biblical claims need evidence02:31 The series begins with the origin of angels03:24 Do humans become angels after death?06:37 Why angels are created, not eternal12:44 Why Scripture is the source for angelology14:11 Angels' purpose: serving God's glory and will18:28 Angels guard, avenge, protect, minister, and deliver messages25:55 Limits on angel worship and angelic messages31:57 Wings, cherubim, seraphim, and popular imagery33:53 Testing the guardian-angel doctrine against Hebrews 138:32 Providence, miracles, and claims of angel encounters41:29 Matthew 18:10 and the case against individual guardian angels46:08 Why the gospel, not angels, brings people to Christ48:17 Study Scripture and respond to the gospel invitation (00:00) - The potato rumor: why biblical claims need evidence (02:31) - The series begins with the origin of angels (03:24) - Do humans become angels after death? (06:37) - Why angels are created, not eternal (12:44) - Why Scripture is the source for angelology (14:11) - Angels' purpose: serving God's glory and will (18:28) - Angels guard, avenge, protect, minister, and deliver messages (25:55) - Limits on angel worship and angelic messages (31:57) - Wings, cherubim, seraphim, and popular imagery (33:53) - Testing the guardian-angel doctrine against Hebrews 1 (38:32) - Providence, miracles, and claims of angel encounters (41:29) - Matthew 18:10 and the case against individual guardian angels (46:08) - Why the gospel, not angels, brings people to Christ (48:17) - Study Scripture and respond to the gospel invitation

  2. 5d ago

    Can These Bones Live? - Morne Stephanus - Oct. 25th, 2026 AM

    Summary Morne Stephanus examines Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones, asking whether Israel could live again after breaking its covenant and going into captivity. He traces Israel’s rebellion and judgment before turning to the sermon’s central message: God’s grace brings hope to Israel and, through Christ, offers salvation and new life to sinners. Takeaways Ezekiel leaves the answer in the hands of the Almighty God. The question relates to the nation of Israel and whether or not they can be revived from the grave of captivity.The very nations that Israel ran to for safety became the nations that enslaved them.Their sin did not merely betray God, it built the prison that held.These bones are dead, and dead they should remain. Yet... what we see is the power of God.This passage in Ezekiel chapter 37 is specifically about the power of God's grace.Your soul can live because God has made a way to be saved from the death that sin brings.We're not talking about my goodness, we're talking about God's goodness.Salvation is available and your soul can live, but you have to choose it and you have to want it. Chapters 00:00 Ezekiel’s vision and the question of the dry bones02:19 The deeper question: can Israel return from captivity?04:42 The covenant Israel pledged to keep10:20 Idolatry breaks Israel’s covenant with God13:38 A nation consumed by idolatry, corruption, and injustice20:18 God’s grief and the judgment of captivity24:10 The covenant warnings fulfilled in Jerusalem’s destruction27:30 Why the dry bones could not live on their own30:24 God promises restoration through grace32:49 Can a sinner’s soul live?35:01 The resurrection of Jesus as the answer36:19 The invitation: believe, repent, confess, and be baptized AM Sermon 10-25-2026 (00:00) - Ezekiel’s vision and the question of the dry bones (02:19) - The deeper question: can Israel return from captivity? (04:42) - The covenant Israel pledged to keep (10:20) - Idolatry breaks Israel’s covenant with God (13:38) - A nation consumed by idolatry, corruption, and injustice (20:18) - God’s grief and the judgment of captivity (24:10) - The covenant warnings fulfilled in Jerusalem’s destruction (27:30) - Why the dry bones could not live on their own (30:24) - God promises restoration through grace (32:49) - Can a sinner’s soul live? (35:01) - The resurrection of Jesus as the answer (36:19) - The invitation: believe, repent, confess, and be baptized

  3. Oct 4

    The Bible: 6 Ways To Get It Wrong - Morne Stephanus - Oct. 4th, 2026 PM

    Summary This lesson explores common pitfalls in Bible interpretation, emphasizing the importance of approaching scripture with an open mind and proper hermeneutic principles. Morne Stephanus discusses prejudice, preconception, passion, presumption, authority, and popularity as barriers to understanding God's word accurately. Key Topics Six ways that lead to misinterpretation of scriptureThe danger of prejudice and bias in Bible studyThe impact of preconceptions and opinions on understanding scriptureThe role of passion and emotion in biblical interpretationThe importance of studying the whole counsel of GodThe danger of relying on human authority over God's wordThe influence of popularity and peer pressure in doctrinal beliefs Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of scripture interpretation challenges02:34 Prejudice: Bias towards certain parts or doctrines of the Bible05:23 The danger of lopsided study and focusing on only parts of scripture07:42 The importance of respecting all of God's commandments10:01 Bias towards certain doctrines and viewpoints13:47 Preconception and opinion in Bible study17:37 Naaman's example: Truth versus personal opinion21:25 The danger of arriving at Bible study with a verdict already written25:21 The fallacy of passion and emotional appeal in interpreting scripture33:45 The influence of human authority and popularity on biblical beliefs43:57 The importance of seeking the truth and staying faithful to God's word47:24 Invitation to obey the gospel and avoid eternal loss PM Sermon 10-04-2026 (00:00) - Introduction and overview of scripture interpretation challenges (02:34) - Prejudice: Bias towards certain parts or doctrines of the Bible (05:23) - The danger of lopsided study and focusing on only parts of scripture (07:42) - The importance of respecting all of God's commandments (10:01) - Bias towards certain doctrines and viewpoints (13:47) - Preconception and opinion in Bible study (17:37) - Naaman's example: Truth versus personal opinion (21:25) - The danger of arriving at Bible study with a verdict already written (25:21) - The fallacy of passion and emotional appeal in interpreting scripture (33:45) - The influence of human authority and popularity on biblical beliefs (43:57) - The importance of seeking the truth and staying faithful to God's word (47:24) - Invitation to obey the gospel and avoid eternal loss

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Lessons and Sermons from the Longmire Road church of Christ in Conroe Texas USA