Tent Meeting Columbia Missouri 2010
The Rice Road Church of Christ is currently hosting a Gospel Tent Meeting with evangelists Clint Defrance and Shahe Gergian. The services have been wonderful and over a dozen visitors from the community have heard the gospel preached. A young lady was baptized into Christ on Wednesday night!
The meeting is still underway and you still have time to come to Columbia to be part of this exciting work. For directions please visit the Rice Road Church of Christ webpage.
The sermons (as preached nightly) are available below for your enjoyment. Please note that the audio quality is not perfect because of the outdoor nature of the recording but the preaching is top-notch!
Monday night: "Obey From the Heart"--Shahe Gergian: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Tuesday night: "Binding the Hands that Bless"--Clint Defrance: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Wednesday night: "Come to Repentance"--Shahe Gergian: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Train up a child in the way he should go (Psalm 22:6)
One thing we know beyond doubt is that life is short, and we must work diligently to provide a strong spiritual foundation for our children. Clint Defrance addresses this timely issue in this sermon “Another Generation.”
We hope you enjoy!
Orthodox Jews
In Galatians 3:19 the Apostle Paul poses a very significant question for all Bible believers:
“What purpose then does the law serve?” (Galatians 3:19)
Today evangelist Clint Defrance looks at the subject of the Old Testament and how the law of Moses applies to us today.
The meeting was wonderful this year and many great sermons were preached! We will upload sermons as they are available. We begin at the end of the meeting with Johnny Elmore’s poetic vision of the book of Revelation.
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In this sermon by evangelist Clint Defrance, we hear the thrilling story of Jonah and his journey from God.
God calmed the waters after Jonah was cast into the belly of the fish for 3 days and nights. In similar fashion, God calmed the waters of divine retribution for sin after Jesus chose to enter into the heart of the earth for three days and nights.
Have we repented at the preaching of Jesus?
Could you easily find someone to tell you the details of birth of Siddhartha Gautama (the founder of Buddism), or Guru Nanak (the founder of Sikhism), or perhaps the details of the nativity of Zarathustra (the founder of Zoroastrianism)? What about the details of the birth of Muhammad? Few people could be found who would be able to relate the details.
But ask a stranger on the street about the birth of Christ, the story of that night when Jesus came into the world, and you will find that many and perhaps most will be familiar with the story.
Clint Defrance takes a look at the most marvelous night in history when God was made manifest as a human being, born into the world as a little baby, heralded by the angels. We hope you enjoy this sermon and thrill to the wonder of God made flesh.
The Beauty of Baptism
The God-ordained ordinance of baptism is so wondrous and beautiful! Like Naaman of old the obedient servant arises from the waters with his lepromatous stains washed away.
Clint Defrance addresses this all important Biblical subject in this wonderful sermon. We hope you enjoy.
(Correction: within this audio sermon there are some mistakes
that need correcting. In the opening statements I intended to say
that baptism is “central” in the Christian system, rather than
“centrifugal”. Secondly, the passage of scripture that discusses the
baptism of Jesus is not Mark 4:1, but rather Matthew 3:13-17. Please
note these corrections when considering the lesson. CED)
In this sermon by brother Randy Tidmore the topic of suffering and pain is examined. Who originates suffering? Is it God? Or is it the devil?
Have you opened the door?
What blessings should Christians desire the most? Money, health, influence? Certainly not! As evangelist Clint Defrance teaches in this sermon, Christians are to set their affection on heavenly ‘blessings’.
Sadly we are too often spiritual pygmies who fail to open the door to the true gifts of Christ. We hope you enjoy this sermon!
Tags: blessings, Clint Defrance, gospel, Gospel blessings, peace, rest, security
Loren Gorrell is a Godly father, husband, and teacher at the Rice Road church of Christ. In a recent sermon he addressed the topic of Christian apparel. We hope you listen with an open heart to his sincere words of admonition.
“Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.”
John 18:12 (NKJV)
The modern religious world has all but dismissed the idea that the ‘modern dance’ is sinful and inappropriate for Christians. Liberals teach that modest clothing is an ‘outward’ sign (not true ‘inner’ spirituality), so dancing with the opposite gender is inconsequential and indeed appropriate for the servant of Christ.
As preachers of previous generations have protested dancing as a work of the flesh, so evangelist Clint Defrance draws our attention to the true nature of dancing. If you believe dancing is godly, we ask you to listen to this sermon.
In this wonderful sermon from evangelist Ronny Wade we learn that the Lord’s church is a house of life, a house of worship, a house of fellowship, a house of service, and a house of joy. Here is an excerpt:
“When we serve other people we forget about ourselves. When we serve other people we don’t have time to worry about ourselves. The more you try to help someone else the more you are going to help yourself. We serve other people by visiting, by writing letters, by cards, by phone calls and by menial tasks. In so doing we can come to learn and love and enjoy the benefits of serving other people. I tell you, I believe we can create a revolution in every congregation if people would stop worrying about what people do for me and be concerned about what they can do for someone else.”
Many vital Biblical topics are left unaddressed and unsaid by the crowd pleasing psuedo-preachers of false religion. Evangelist Ronny Wade addresses seven of these scriptural truths in this wonderful sermon.
Evangelist Ronny Wade is currently conducting a gospel meeting at the Rice Road church of Christ (Columbia, MO) April 7th-11th. We will make his sermons available to you as the meeting progresses. May God bless the work of the church!
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This week brother Defrance presents the polar opposite of last week’s discussion of the depravity of sin in his sermon on how the believer can have assurance and security. We hope you enjoy!
For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. (2 Tim 1:12, NKJV)
Lust of the eyes (1 John 2:16)
What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. As it is written:
“There is none righteous, no, not one. There is none who understands. There is none who seeks after God. They have all turned aside. They have together become unprofitable. There is none who does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have practiced deceit. The poison of asps is under their lips; Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways, And the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” (Romans 3:9-18)
(by Clint Defrance)
The Right Hand of Fellowship (Galatians 2:9)
Have you ever wondered why there is so much division and strife in the world? In this recent sermon, evangelist Sean McCallister looks at Bible history, the arrogance of men, and the faithfulness of God to provide a path to unity through the Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless your study of His word!
Orphan girl, Belgium 1947
Despite the protestations of Calvinists against the scripture, the Bible says that Christians are to be good workers. Too often modern believers feel that their responsibility of working in the vineyard is fulfilled by hiring a ‘minister’ to visit the sick, do the preaching, and study with converts.
Evangelist Clint Defrance addresses the issue of the work of every Christian and shows through the scripture that every Christian has both opportunity and responsibility to do good works for the Lord.
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work.” (Titus 3:1)
A reason that people sometimes give for their lack of commitment to the Lord is that ‘it is impossible to know what the early Christians believed.’
This is a good question that begs to be answered! Is it possible to know for certain that the way you worship is correct and right in the eyes of God?
We can look to the Apostle Paul for guidance. He was a man of certainty. He wrote the following to the young evangelist:
“…I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” (2 Tim 1:12, NKJV)
Are you certain in your faith? Shahe Gergian teaches that it is possible to be absolutely confident in your Christian walk.
We live in a world that is refusing to retain God in its rush to worldly wisdom. This, of course, is not novel but is as old a story as mankind itself.
We need to ask ourselves (as Christians) whether we are being transformed by God into saints or being conformed by the world into rebels. Shahe Gergian uses Romans chapter 1 as a springboard to discuss 21st century morality:
“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving,unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.” Romans 1:28-32
There is a humorous (or not so funny) T-shirt that reads: “It’s only a gambling problem if you are losing!”
Is that ungodly sentiment true? Gambling has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. More money is spent on gambling than movies, video games, amusement parks, and spectator sports combined! (91 Billion/year)
Whether it is the office pool, the lottery, or Las Vegas casinos the servant of the Lord is going to have to take a stand on this issue. Where do you stand? Shahe Gergian instructs us from the word of God in this timely article called “Rolling the Dice.“
The censer of Aaron
In the book of Numbers we read the thrilling story of how Aaron stood with a burning censer to stop the plague of the wrath of the Lord:
So Moses said to Aaron, “Take a censer and put fire in it from the altar, put incense on it, and take it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from the LORD. The plague has begun.” 47 Then Aaron took it as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and already the plague had begun among the people. So he put in the incense and made atonement for the people. 48 And he stood between the dead and the living; so the plague was stopped. Numbers 16:46-48 (NKJV)
Jerry Dickinson uses this story to point out some things (and some individuals) in the modern world that stand between the dead and the living. Are you one of those who is standing in the midst of a sinful people? May God bless us to do His will.
Evangelist Jerry Dickinson
After a successful meeting at Rice Road Church of Christ from January 27th-31st, we make available to you these wonderful sermons presented by evangelist Jerry Dickinson. If you have a love for the scripture and enjoy being stirred up by gospel preaching, your time will be well spent by listening to these lessons!
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Put down your waterpot before Jesus
The story of the Samaritan woman who left her waterpot to go tell others about the Messiah is considered one of the most gripping and fascinating in the New Testament.
Allow evangelist Jerry Dickinson to thrill you with his riveting retelling of this epic encounter at Jacob’s well. We hope you enjoy.
The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” (John 4:28-29, NKJV)
The feast of Belshazzar, Rembrandt, 1635
The Bible is a literary miracle that we too often ignore, overlook, and disregard in our everyday life. Skeptics assail the Bible, but their efforts are as fruitless as throwing a handful of water against the light of the blazing sun.
In this recent sermon, evangelist Clint Defrance teaches that the Bible is not the book of the week, not the book of the year, but the book of the ages.
Psalm 119:89 Forever O Lord, Your Word is settled in heaven.
Are you confused about the ‘kingdom’ that Christ came to establish on the earth? Have you been taught that this kingdom has not yet come and is still in the future? If so, please listen to a three part series about Christ’s kingdom in prophecy, at hand, and with power. Evangelist Shahe Gergian skillfully expounds the scripture and brings great clarity to this subject. God bless you as you study His will.
The expression ‘know your enemy’ is attributed to the 6th century BC Chinese author Sun Tzu. This aphorism was intended for the carnal but applies even more readily to the spiritual realm. The Christian must make it his or her occupation to know the tactics of Satan, the great enemy of truth. In this sermon Clint addresses three areas that Satan uses to great effect to destroy the elect: 1) Materialism 2) Sports (athletics) and 3) Popular media. We hope you listen with a warrior’s heart.
“…lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 2nd Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)
Did you know that some denominations teach that our tears will follow us into heaven? Sorrows and sadness we will not escape, but instead pain and anguish will plague our souls in eternity.
Evangelist Clint Defrance addresses this heresy in a recent sermon entitled ‘Tears in Heaven’. We hope you enjoy.
The Judas Tree
Judas Iscariot was quite the admirable disciple of Christ. He had the right reputation, the right association, and the right profession (as a gospel preacher). He was a saved person! Yet, despite these marvelous advantages he fell from the Lord and became the prototype of apostasy.
Evangelist Clint Defrance addresses this tragic man and challenges us to take to heart the dire lessons from his life.
Committed to you?
In John Chapter 2 we find somewhat enigmatic scripture:
“Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.” John 2:23-25
Clint expounds on the idea found in this scripture, that Jesus does not commit to all ‘religious’ people. Are you a deceived psuedo-disciple of Christ?
For the remission of sins
There are many who would have you believe that God has selected a fixed number of the ‘elect’ to be saved. The remaining numbers of countless lost have no hope and are outside the grace of God. This horrible and disastrous man-made theology flies in the face of myriad of scriptures including:
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men…” (Titus 2:11)
God is “…not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Evangelist Clint Defrance addresses this devil-spawned doctrine in this recent sermon. We hope you enjoy!
"Test the spirits"
Did you know that in one place the Bible teaches Christians ”do not believe?”
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)
Unbelief is a necessary attribute of every Christian. We must test all teachings to see whether they are found in God’s word. In this sermon evangelist Clint Defrance discusses how Christians are to be like metallurgists testing metals as we run an ‘assay’ on every doctrine that we hear.
Have you ever wondered about how the Bible was so marvelously crafted by God and how that it arrived in its current form? Perhaps skeptics have challenged you with questions about recent high profile ‘new’ gospels (such as the gospel of Thomas)? If so, this presentation by Mike Criswell will be very informative to you. We hope you find it a blessing.
After a successful meeting at the end of October at the Rice Road Church of Christ, we make these audio sermons available to you. We hope you enjoy Mike’s teaching.
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