Shadyside Church of Christ
Evangelist Jeff Kent and the Shadyside Church of Christ present a weekly lesson to help and encourage listeners in their daily walk with Christ and spread the Gospel. We are non-denominational and all lessons are taken directly from the scriptures.
Episodes
424 episodes
The People of God (pt.3)
Just as God's people are in the world but not of the world, they are also living in a human body but not of that body. They are "living stones" being built up in a spiritual house, the new living temple of God with Jesus as the chief corn...
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Episode 421
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25:04
The People of God (pt.2)
Even though the people of God still live in this world, their conduct is to reflect that of their Lord Jesus. Being redeemed by the precious blood of Christ and born again through the living Word of God, they are to be a holy people who h...
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Episode 420
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25:41
The People of God (pt.1)
God's people are aliens on this earth, travelers who are on a journey elsewhere. They are playing the "long game." Their values are other worldly, their love is for Someone they have never seen nor talked with, and their hope is for...
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Episode 419
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29:31
Read the Book!
We have all grown up believing in family and church traditions, legends and such like which have become "truth" for us. Many of these beliefs are not true at all. The Sadducees learned a hard lesson when they posed a question to Jes...
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Episode 418
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34:24
Seeing the Beautiful
With all of the shootings, fraud, drug overdosing, political divisiveness, etc. in the news, it's often difficult to think there's anything good in the world. We can't allow ourselves to be distracted by all the evil (one of the devil's t...
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Episode 417
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You Cannot Be Replaced
In our "throw away" society where people get new smart phones more often than a new pair of shoes, and ballplayers change teams when the wind changes direction, too many people are led to think they are replaceable also. But God has a dif...
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Episode 416
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Five Smooth Stones
Sometimes our problems in life seem overwhelming and insurmountable. Goliath of the Philistines was such a problem for Saul and Israel. They cowered in fear at this nine foot war machine. But David, the shepherd lad, had the a...
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Episode 415
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35:21
It is Finished
We know this is one of the things which Jesus said while being crucified. We might just explain this by saying that Jesus did what He was sent by His Father to do. This of course is true, but when we look at everything which Jesus a...
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Episode 414
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Keeping the Traditions
In the first century, people from both Jewish and pagan religious backgrounds were being added to this new church of Christ followers. In their former religions, they had traditions which they observed. The question became, then, wh...
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Episode 413
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34:13
Which Side Is God On?
Over the years, kings, countries and individuals have claimed that God is on their side in some conflict or struggle. We see this all through history, and even in the events of today. Does God choose sides in these kinds of situatio...
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Episode 412
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33:30
Becoming Great
James and John made a request of Jesus that they could sit in places of honor on either side of Him in the kingdom. Jesus had to set them straight about how to become "great." He said if you wanted to be great or be first in His kin...
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Episode 410
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31:36
Dirty Laundry
When our clothes get dirty and smelly we put them in the laundry basket and eventually into the wash machine to get clean. When a Christian sins, how does she get those sin stains removed? Only one thing can remove sin and that's th...
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Episode 411
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33:55
Nameless
Because of the fierce competition in today's world, people want recognition for their accomplishments. Every person and every company is seen to promote themselves. The Lord is not averse to honoring people, but He does so for reaso...
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Episode 409
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31:13
Evil Begets Evil
Acts of evil and violence seem to be escalating in our world. Countries and individuals are taking lives for the most selfish of reasons and without remorse. What is the source of all of this? What should be the church's respo...
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Episode 408
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36:10
How Rich Are You?
Most of us dream (drool?) about what we would do if we won one of those multi-million dollar lotteries. New house and vehicles? Pay off all debts and loans? World travel? Maybe even do some good for those in need? ...
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Episode 407
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Blessed Assurance
Are you saved? Can you know for sure? Scholars and believers of all stripes have debated this over the years. To be sure of one's salvation, it must be based on something which cannot fail under any circumstances and will alwa...
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Episode 406
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The Word on Work
From the beginning, work has been a part of God's plan. Scripture records about creation: "By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done." Adam was given the task of tending the Garden. Even Jesus was a carpenter...
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Episode 405
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29:16
The Thief on the Cross #2
"The Thief on the Cross" #2 - Last time we heard Jesus make a promise to the one thief crucified beside Him, that he would be in Paradise that day with Jesus. Some folks today try to draw the conclusion from this that since this thief was...
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Episode 404
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36:10
The Thief on the Cross #1
One of the robbers crucified along with Jesus admitted his guilt and asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His kingdom. Jesus told him that he would be with Him in Paradise on that day. This event continues to be a point of ...
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Episode 403
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37:05
Sharing the Gospel
After He was raised from the dead, Jesus told His disciples to go proclaim the gospel - this good news - to all creation. That Somebody came back from the dead and now promises eternal life to all those who will follow Him is incredibly g...
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Episode 401
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29:49
Giver or Hoarder?
Jesus said "It is more blessed to give than to receive." In our very materialistic and self-centered world, even Christians have a hard time with this statement. Of course it's true, and we must find the blessedness in learning to g...
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Episode 400
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32:35
Bible Study Basics
Every Christian needs to engage in their own personal Bible reading and study. In order to help us in that pursuit, the Holy Spirit has provided in the word itself some key basics for profitable study. If we use these guidelines, we...
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Episode 399
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30:49
Know Your Enemy (pt 2)
Last time, we observed that the devil is the master of lies and deception, opposing the word of truth and making counterfeit Christians. The devil met his match in the Son of God as Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and provide...
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Episode 398
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