How can different people hear the same thing but respond in dramatically different ways? Jesus answers that question in Matthew 13 in the parable of the sower. The four types of soil in the text represent the four types of listeners. As we read this text may we all ask ourselves what Jesus wants us to ask, “How are we receiving the word of the kingdom? Are we allowing the word of the kingdom to take root in our hearts or are we keeping things at surface level?” This sermon was recorded on Nov 16, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

In this powerful gospel of Matthew, Jesus comes onto the scene sharing the message about His reign among us. His message, filled with deep and challenging truths stands in opposition to the status quo. But however confounding His message may have been, His powerful works confirmed His majesty! In today’s message Jesus takes His understudies and compels them into action, empowering them with His authority, inspiring courage and devotion to the Kingdom, warning them of their opposition, and offering assurances of their eternal value in His service. Matthew 10:5-33 This sermon was recorded on Nov 09, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Jesus was not just telling people about his authority and power, in Matthew chapter 8 he SHOWS US his power and authority. In our text today, we have six different scenes, but we have one supreme King. Like these men and women in our text, we’ve seen when we try to fix our own problems or rely on our own strength, it just makes us tired and frustrated. What all six of these people have in common is a need. Some leave their need at a place of intention, while others take a step of faith. What will you do with your need? Will you leave it in your hands or in Jesus‘? This sermon was recorded on Nov 2, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

As Jesus brings His sermon to a close in the chapter 7 of Matthew, we see the conclusion of His description of what this new kingdom will look like. The source of judgment is not earthly, but heavenly. Jesus closes with the charge for His listeners to live out all He's spoken of not simply listen to a new moral teaching. Join us as we explore the "call to action" from the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 7 This sermon was recorded on Oct 26, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Having prepared their hearts to develop different attitudes that mirror His character, Jesus invites His followers to employ those qualities in their choices, in their actions, and in their hearts. He challenges them to obey without seeking the endorsement of their fellow man, but rather to trust that their pure motives are seen by an all-knowing God.  In this text, Jesus addresses the anxiety we feel when we care too deeply for what others think.  Seek Him first and His righteousness and all the things we need will be provided. Matthew 6:25-33 This sermon was recorded on Oct 19, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Jesus is preaching to a group of people that likely never considered themselves to be blessed. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus continues to show us a picture of His “upside down kingdom.” This crowd who had been mourning, marginalized, and without a physical inheritance is now hearing that the kingdom of heaven is theirs and that they can see God. This blessing not only brings them a new perspective, but it also helps them to know that they will be able to live out the rest of the sermon on the mount. When we know we have received a blessing, it completely changes how we see everything. This sermon was recorded on Oct 12, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

In first-century Judea, Rome became the occupying force and Herod was just a client king of the Emperor.  Caesar was king.  He was revered, had his way, and no one dared trample on his authority.  With that backdrop of experience, with all the aggravations that brought, the Jews longed for their promised Messiah - a King who would rule over all kings forever.   It seemed odd that a crazy man in crazy clothes would be the herald of such a promised King and yet John the baptizer's words, "Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" was audacious and in the face of those in power.  Could this man, Jesus of Nazareth be THAT King? This sermon was recorded on Oct 5, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

As we’ve talked about the past few weeks, the Holy Spirit transforms us as individuals as we continue to live in rhythm and walk in step with Him. But what happens when an entire group of people, the church, live in rhythm with the Holy Spirit and are dependent upon Him? In our text today, the Holy Spirit encouraged the believers to speak God’s word with boldness, despite the threats and the risks. As we will study today, there’s a direct connection between our collective dependence on the Holy Spirit and an outpouring of love and hope in the church and to the world. This sermon was recorded on Sep 28, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

It’s amazing how God takes things we understand from a physical perspective and uses them to teach us deeply spiritual truths that are hard to see with our eyes, but easy to identify when we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through it.  Today’s passage reminds us again that though we live in the flesh, our real battle is in a different realm.  While it is internal in nature, it is eternal in its impact.  Paul challenges us to take up arms in a spiritual battle that will ultimately lead to our refinement in the Spirit. This sermon was recorded on Sep 21, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

The Holy Spirit is one of the least talked about and often misunderstood aspects of God. This evening, Dr. Justin Rogers continues this study of who the Holy Spirit is by discussing what the Holy Spirit does. This sermon was recorded on Sep 14, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

The Holy Spirit is one of the least talked about and often misunderstood aspects of God. This morning, Dr. Justin Rogers will kick off a study of who the Holy Spirit is. This sermon was recorded on Sep 14, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

As we have seen in the narrative of Ruth, God is working behind the scenes in the life of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. While God is no doubt working in the background of their life, what helped turn their heartbreak into hope, was their faithful responses in the middle heartbreak. The decisions that Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz made left a legacy that everyone of us in this room today are getting to experience. God can do the same thing in your story too. The faith filled decisions that you and I make today will outlive us and bless future generations we will never see. As we read this text, may we all be reminded that God is working behind the scenes, but also through our everyday acts of faithfulness, creating a legacy of faith. This sermon was recorded on Sep 7, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

This sermon was recorded on Aug 31, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Ruth was so close to redemption, but knowing that you have a redeemer and responding to the redeemer are two different things. In this text, Ruth makes a bold move to put herself in a place to be redeemed. Ruth’s response is symbolic of our own response. What brings about changing in our life is not just knowing we have a redeemer but putting ourselves in a place to be redeemed. Today we will look at Ruth and Boaz‘s responses and what we can learn about our own responses, redemption, and rest. This sermon was recorded on Aug 24, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

This sermon was recorded on Aug 17, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Ruth and Naomi found themselves in the middle of one of the darkest points in Israel’s history. Like Naomi, it would be easy and maybe normal to only ask “why?” when we’ve lost so much. But thank God for people like Ruth that come alongside us when we’re asking “why?” Although hurt, both Naomi And Ruth take a step that changes their lives and their future families lives. These women’s steps are symbolic of the ones that you and I choose to make that also change the course of our lives and others too. When we’re completely broken, we can still see the presence, power, and providence of a very good God. This sermon was recorded on Aug 10, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

Jordan Abrams, who will soon be leading the kickoff event for the Madison Church of Christ Children's Ministry, brings a back to school lesson on Zacchaeus as well as a special message (and prayer) for the students, teachers, and administrators embarking on a new school year. This sermon was recorded on Aug 3, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

In Romans 14 & 15, Paul addresses the issue of unity within the early church, particularly regarding differences in practices and opinions between "weak" and "strong" believers. Paul urges both groups to accept and love one another, focusing on how to live together in harmony despite their differing viewpoints. Like these first generation Christians, when we practice this kind of unity, our identity in Christ builds a powerful influence. This sermon was recorded on July 27, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

In Romans 13, Paul is writing to a group of Christians in Rome that are discouraged by what’s happening in their government. While it’s okay to be discouraged, Paul would argue it’s not okay to be hopeless or unhelpful. It could be easy to see what’s happening in Rome as an obstacle, but God wants us to know it also creates a unique opportunity. In our text, Paul shows how those that govern have a responsibility, but those of us that are governed also have a responsibility to be light in the darkness. Our role is to not just submit to authorities, but also to submerge ourselves in our culture in a way that reflects Christ. This sermon was recorded on July 20, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.

This sermon was recorded on July 13, 2025. madisonchurch.org Find us on Facebook. Find us on Instagram.