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Portage church of Christ — 379 episodes

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4/19/26 - Accountability To Myself & Others

2

4/12/26 - Why Me (Joe Schrouder)

3

4-5-26 - Is The Resurrection Foolishness Or Logical?

4

3/29/26 - Signs Of Backsliding & The Cure

5

3/22/26 - The Church & The Influence Of Culture

6

3/15/26 - What Does The Bible Teach About Hell?

7

3/8/26 - Genesis: Historical or Fable?

8

3/1/26 - What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

9

2/22/26 - Once Saved Always Saved?

10

2/15/26 - Improving or Repairing Your Marriage

11

2/8/26 - The Joy Found In Christ

12

2/1/26 - False Arguments For Division As "Christians".

13

1/25/26 - What Does It Mean To Lead As A Christian?

14

1/18/26 - The Collection For The Saints

15

1/11/25 - Is There A Relation Between The Church & The Kingdom?

16

1/4/26 - Eternally Purposed Church & The Word of God.

17

12/28/25 - Will I Grow Spiritually In 2026?

18

12/21/25 - The Bible & History On Christmas

19

12/14/25 - You Are Known By Your Fruits (Joe Schrouder)

20

12/7/25 - Will Purity Be Worth It?

21

11/30/25 - "Reasoning" To Maintain Purity

22

11/23/25 - Purity: Our Choices of Interaction

23

11/16/25 - The Danger Of Ignorance To Purity.

24

11/9/25 - Controlling Desire To Maintain Purity

25

11/2/25 - Purifying Your Heart

26

10/26/25 - Living Faithful As A Christian

27

10/19/25 - Dealing With Doctrinal Division

28

10/12/25 - Neglect Of Salvation

29

10/5/25 - Conversion Of The Samaritans

30

9/28/25 - Is "By Faith" Ever "By Faith Only"?

31

9/21/25 - The Son Of Man

32

9/14/25 - Am I Even Making A Difference?

33

9/7/25 - Truth & It's Impact On Salvation

34

8/31/25 - Honesty (Joe Schrouder)

35

8/24/25 - What Does The Bible Teach About Heaven

36

8/17/25 - Isaiah's Prophecies Of Christ & Kingdom

37

8/10/25 - Marriage: Practical Advice From The Bible

38

8/3/25 - Peace (Joe Schrouder)

39

7/27/25 - Marriage: From The Beginning & For Today

40

7/13/25 - Defining What The Church Is

41

7/6/25 - A Place of Suffering & Strength

42

7/20/25 - The Grace Of God

43

6/29/2025 - Learning From Joseph

44

6/22/25 - The Unique Church of Christ

45

6/15/25 - Making Our Calling & Election Sure!

46

6/1/25 - When The Gospel Is Your Adversary

47

5/25/25 - Understanding Suffering & Trials In Life

48

5-18-25 - What Does Religion Mean To You?

49

5/11/25 - Approaching The Throne Of God (John Roberts)

50

5/4/25 - Bible Facts About Alcohol

51

4/27/25 - Suffering: Our Light Affliction

52

4/20/25 - Our Passover Sacrifice

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4/13/25 - Fear (Joe Schrouder)

54

4/6/25 - Apostasy & Luke-warmness

55

2/23/25 - Destroyed Through Ignorance

56

2/16/25 - Conditions Of Salvation

57

2/9/25 - Some Lessons From Elijah

58

2/3/25 - Confusion Regarding The Bible

59

1/26/25 - Christian Unity In Action

60

1/19/25 - The Modern Church Of The Bible

61

1/12/25 - Christ Is Superior To The Jewish System

62

1-5-25 - Understanding Faith Through Belief

63

12/29/24 - Overcoming & Preventing Sin In Your Life

64

12/22/24 - What Can We Learn From The "Wise Men" of Matt. 2?

65

12/15/24 - The Lord Is My Strength

66

12/8/24 - Justification & Peace Through Faith

67

12/1/24 - Wisdom For A Better Life

68

11/24/24 - Disappointments In The Christian's Life

69

11/17/24 - The Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Builders

70

11/10/24 - Are All Churches "of Christ"?

71

11/3/24 - If One Never Obeys Or No Longer Believes Bible

72

10/27/24 - The Sincere Milk Of The Word

73

10/20/24 - Divinely Designed With Emotions

74

10/13/24 - Psalm 42

75

10/6/24 - Mark 16:9-20

76

9/29/24 - Equipped For The Faith

77

9/8/24 - Where Do The Dead Go

78

9-22-24 - Dealing With Trials & Temptations

79

8/25/24 - The Resurrection & Surrounding Events

80

9/1/24 - Temptations (John Roberts)

81

8/18/24 - Titus Ch. 3

82

8/11/24 - Titus Chapter 2

83

8/4/24 - Titus Chapter 1

84

7/28/24 - Godly Characteristics

85

7-21-24 - The Significance of the “insignificant”

86

7-14-24 - What Is Your Response To Sin?

87

7/7/24 - Overcoming Entanglement With Sin

88

6/30/24 - Purer In Heart, O God

89

6/23/24 Matthew's Evidence Of the Christ

90

6/16/24 - Sanctification And The Christian

91

6/9/24 - Our State In Life Produces Our State In Death

92

6/2/24 - Dealing With Anger & Being A Provider (Joe Schrouder)

93

5/26/24 - Needed Wake-up Calls!

94

5-19-24 Preparing Your Heart, Seeking God, Doing & Teaching (John Roberts)

95

5/12/24 - The Godly Woman Of Proverbs

96

5/5/24 - Dealing With Relationship Issues

97

4/28/24 - Biblical Understanding Regarding Suffering

98

4/21/24 - Preparing & Protecting our Marriage

99

4/7/24 - The Wealth of Christians

100

3/31/24 - Isaiah's Foretelling Of Christ

101

3/24/24 - The Way, The Truth, & The Life

102

3/17/24 - Faith & Family Roles

103

3/3/24 - The Third Heaven

104

3/10/24 - Addressing Unfaithfulness & Unbelief

105

2/25/24 - I'm Not Who I Used To Be (But I Can Be Better)

106

2/18/24 - Man's Standard Of Morality

107

2/11/24 - Secrets Now Revealed

108

2/4/24 - Overcoming Differences In The Congregation

109

1/28/24 - Truth Of The Narrow Gate

110

1/21/24 - True Servitude

111

1/14/24 - Lessons From Obadiah

112

1/7/24 - The Goodness And Severity of God

113

12/31/23 - Feeling Separated From God

114

12/24/23 - Remembering The Death Of Christ

115

12/17/23 - Overcoming Sin

116

12/10/23 Amos 5 (John Roberts)

117

12/3/23 - Fellowship With God

118

11/26/23 - Worldly Lies Christians Believe

119

11/19/23 - The Premillennial Lie

120

11/12/23 - Spiritual Anemia

121

10/29/31 - What About The Thief On The Cross?

122

11/5/23 - The First Gentile Conversions

123

10/22/23 - Working Obedience To Salvation

124

10/15/23 - Routines For Spiritual Maturity

125

10/8/23 - Hindrances To The Church

126

10/1/23 - The Tree of Life

127

9/17/23 - Understanding Repentance

128

9-10-23 - Contending For The Faith

129

8/27/23 - Before The World Began

130

9/3/23 - The Destructive Nature Of The Tongue

131

8/13/23 - Love of Money (Joe Schrouder)

132

8/6/23 - The Appearing Of Satan

133

7/30/23 - Understanding The Gospel

134

7/23/23 - Saved Like The Thief?

135

7/16/23 - Ascertaining Bible Authority

136

7/9/23 - Where Does Man Go When He Dies

137

7/2/23 - Rightly Dividing The Word

138

6/25/23 - Living In Christ

139

6/18/23 - Defining The Christian Struggle

140

6/11/23 - The Exalted Servant

141

6/4/23 - Judging By One's Fruit

142

5/28/23 - Transformation With Forward Vision

143

5/21/23 - Are You Ready For Christ's Return?

144

5/14/23 - Different Views Of Christ & The Cross

145

5/7/23 - The Basics Of Sin

146

4/30/23 - When The Gospel Is Hidden Or Rejected

147

4/23/23 - Being A Disciple Of Jesus

148

4/16/23 - Dangers To The Christian Faith

149

4/9/23 - Proofs of the Resurrection

150

4/2/23 - Our Character Regarding Other's Choices

151

3/26/23 - Righteousness Through The Word (Rom. 10)

152

3/19/23 - Dealing With Struggles In Life

153

3/12/23 - Imitators Of Christ

154

3/5/23 - My Identity As A Christian

155

2/26/22 - When We Get Distracted...

156

2/19/23 - Two Aspects Of The Church

157

2/12/23 - Basic Facts About Death

158

2/5/23 - The Babylonian Pattern

159

1/29/23 - Being A Disturbing Christian

160

1/22/23 - Is Worldliness Affecting Me Or The Church?

161

1/15/23 - Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

162

1/8/23 - Ignorance In Religion

163

1/1/23 - Questions About Christ's Church

164

12/25/22 - Jesus Was Born To Die

165

12/18/22 - Bible Teaching On Porneia

166

12/11/22 Being Refined (John Roberts)

167

12/4/22 - When Men Pervert The Gospel

168

11/27/22 - Thanksgiving Through Christ

169

11/20/22 - Hindrances To Contentment

170

11/13/22 - Perseverance

171

11/6/22 - Accountability

172

10/30/22 - The Consequences Of Pride And Humility

173

10/23/22 - Practicing Self-Control

174

10/16/22 Repentance (John Roberts)

175

10/9/22 - What Is A Biblical Worldview?

176

10/2/22 - What Is Man That God Is Mindful Of Him?

177

9/25/22 - What Occurs When 2 or 3 Are Gathered Together?

178

9/18/22 - The Christian & The Holy Spirit

179

9/11/22 - What Is Speaking In Tongues?

180

9/4/22 - Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

181

8/28/22 - The "God-Breathed" Word

182

8/21/22 - The Book Of Job: Suffering For Righteousness

183

8/14/22 - The Everlasting Kingdom

184

8/7/22 - Contentment Vs. Complacency

185

7/31/22 - Effective Even Under Trials

186

7/24/22 - Clarifying Salvation

187

7/17/22 - Where Would Jesus Worship Today?

188

7/10/22 - Tolerance & Intolerance Which Promotes Unity

189

7/3/22 - Difficulties When Living In The World

190

6/26/22 What Would This World Be Like Without God?

191

6/19/22 - Why Do We Sin

192

6-12-22 Speech of Jesus

193

6/5/22 - Forgiveness

194

5/29/22 - Common Excuses When Challenged With Gods Standard

195

5/22/22 - Comforted By The Gospel or Uncomfortable Of The Gospel

196

5/15/22 - Hebrews 11:6 "Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him"

197

5/8/22 - Becoming Desensitized To Worldliness

198

5/1/22 - Gnashing Against The Christian Faith

199

4/24/22 - A World Which Suppresses The Truth

200

4/17/22 - Knowing & Trusting Our Translations

201

4/10/22 - Teaching Of Christ VS. Teachings Of Christ

202

4/3/22 - As A Lamb To The Slaughter

203

3/27/22 - Why Should You Believe In God? (Payton Hoskins)

204

3/20/22 - Worship In Spirit & Truth

205

3/13/22 - Letting Your Light Shine

206

3/6/22 - What Do You Think of Other People & Nations?

207

2/27/22 - The Son of Man

208

2/20/21 - Is Tolerance "All-Accepting"?

209

2/13/22 - Man's Makeup: Design & Choice

210

2-6-22 - Trusting The Witnesses of Christ

211

1/30/22 - Church: 1st Century Vs. Today

212

1/23/22 - A Moldable & Changed People

213

1/16/21 - Biblical Courage

214

1/9/22 - Common Questions Regarding Sin

215

1/2/22 - Congregational Works Of The Elect

216

12/26/21 - Focusing On The Death Of Christ

217

12/19/21 - What Is Discipleship?

218

12/12/21 - The Savior's Sacrifice (John Roberts)

219

12/5/21 - Deliver Us From Evil

220

11/28/21 - The One Holy Scriptures

221

11/24/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 30

222

11/17/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 29

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10/27/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 28

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10/20/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 27

225

11/21/21 Generational & Cultural Differences of Concern

226

11/14/21 The Patience Of God (John Roberts)

227

11/7/21 Prayer (John Roberts)

228

10/31/21 Repentance (John Roberts)

229

10/24/21 - 2nd Member of the Godhead

230

10/13/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 26

231

10/17/21 - Addressing The Question of Evil

232

10/10/21- Marriage: The Responsibility Of The Wife

233

10/3/21 - The Great Struggle (Rom 7)

234

9/29/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 24

235

9/26/21 - Marriage: Responsibility Of The Husband

236

9/22/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 23

237

9/19/21 - The Danger of Religious Error

238

9/15/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 22

239

9/12/21 - Selfishness

240

9/8/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 21

241

9/5/21 - What The Bible Teaches About Work

242

9/1/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 20

243

8/29/21 - The Premillennnial Rapture

244

8/22/21 - Gaining Balance In Life

245

8/15/2021 - Alcohol & The Bible

246

8/11/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 18

247

8/4/2021 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 17

248

8/8/21 - When Truth Is Your Enemy

249

8/1/21 - Living & Leaving A Christian Legacy

250

7/28/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 16

251

7/25/21 - Jacob: History & Lessons

252

7/13/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 14

253

7/18/21 - Three Reasons For Unfaithfulness To God

254

7/11/21 - Forgiveness & The Christian's Mindset

255

7/7/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 13

256

6/30/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 12

257

7/4/21 - Divisions Within The Church

258

6/27/21 - Does the Church of the 1st Cent. Look Like Today's Churches

259

6/23/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 11

260

6/20/21 - Better Than The Scribes & Pharisees

261

6/16/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 10

262

6/13/21 - History of Idolatry & It's Existence Today

263

6/9/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 9

264

6/6/21 - Man's Conscience

265

6/2/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 8

266

5/30/21 - The Christian's Peace

267

5/26/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 7

268

5/23/21 - Developing Faith In Life

269

5/19/21 - Wed. Bible Study - 1 John Class 6

270

5/16/21 - Things Have Changed & Are Changing

271

5/12/21 - Wed. Bible Class - 1 John class 5

272

5/9/21 - Dealing With Sin In My Life

273

5/5/21 - Wed. Bible Class - 1 John Class 4

274

5/2/21 - Pure In Heart

275

4/28/21 - 1 John Class 3

276

4/25/21 - Understanding Sin

277

4/21/21 - 1 John Class 2

278

4/18/21 - Do You Really Love The Church

279

4/14/21 - 1 John Class

280

4/11/21 - An Ounce Of Prevention...

281

4/7/21 - Can You Lose Your Salvation? (Bro. John Roberts)

282

4/4/21 - Are You Ready For Judgment? (Bro. John Roberts)

283

3/28/21 - Things The Cross Changed

284

3/23/21 - Why Do Christians Often Struggle Alone

285

3/21/21 - Ye Do Err, Not Knowing The Scriptures

286

3/16/21 - Why Are You Always Speaking About Jesus?

287

3/14/21 - All Life Is Precious

288

3/9/21 - The Nature/Attributes of the Word (John 1:1-5)

289

3/7/21 - Understanding Worship

290

3/2/21 - Elders: Qualifications, Roles & Authority?

291

2/28/21 - Restoring The Faith Of The Bible

292

2/23/21 - Calvinism Vs. The Bible (Eph 1:3-5)

293

2/21/21 - Hebrews 11:6

294

2/16/20 Being Born Again

295

2/14/21 Opposition To Christ

296

2/9/21 - The Parable of the Tares

297

2/7/21 Man's Issues And The Solution

298

2/2/21 - Understanding Inspiration of the Scriptures

299

1/31/21 Preparing For Eternity

300

1/24/20 - Understanding The Sin Problem

301

1/19/21 - The Foundational Teachings About The Church

302

1/17/21 - The Christian's Influence

303

1/12/21 - What A Great Time To Be Alive!

304

1/10/21 - Physical And Spiritual Disappointment

305

1/5/21 - Romans 5:1-11

306

1/3/2021 - Love Made Perfect

307

12/29/20 - Sowing And Reaping

308

12/27/20 - Dying, Hiding, Looking

309

12/22/20 - Christmas: Holy Day, Holiday, Both?

310

12/20/20 - The Prophecies Of The Messiah

311

12/16/20 - The Importance Of Truth

312

12/13/20 - Being Made Perfect "in One"

313

12/8/20 - What Do We Know About Judas

314

12/6/20 - The Prince of Peace Who Brings Division

315

11/29/20 Being Refined (John Roberts)

316

11/22/20 Ezra 7 (John Roberts)

317

11/17/20 - Spiritual Strength

318

11/15/20 - The Christian's Personal Library

319

11/10/20 - Controlling Your Tongue & Euphemisms

320

11/8/20 - Nation of Abomination

321

11/4/20 - 1st Century Church Growth

322

11/1/20 The One Gospel

323

10/27/20 - Biblical Congregations

324

10/25/20 - Losing My Religion: The Identity of God's People

325

10/20/20 Polygamy & Concubines

326

10/18/20 - A Balanced Approach To Teaching

327

10/13/20 - Which do you Prefer: The Wisdom of God or Man

328

10/11/20 Biblical Healthy Marriages

329

10/6/20 - Will You Also Leave

330

10/4/20 - Suffering

331

9/29/20 Overlooked Words In Scripture

332

9/27/20 Attitude Problems

333

9/22/20 Spiritual Rebellion

334

9/20/20 When God's People Dishonor His Name

335

9/15/20 Problems In The Church Have Not Changed

336

9/13/20 Understanding Prayer

337

9/8/20 - Uses of the Tongue

338

9/6/20 - The Necessity of the Pure Gospel

339

9/1/20 Mid-Week Lesson: Christ Died For You

340

8/30/20 What You Need To Know About Retaliation

341

8/25/20 - A Christian's Profile

342

8/23/20 The Gospel's Effect on Relationships

343

8/18/20 - Does John 3:16 Teach Faith Only Salvation

344

8/16/20 Understanding The Beast & The Mark of the Beast

345

8/11/20 OT Prophecy & NT Fulfillment of the Kingdom

346

8-9-20 When You Read You MAY Understand

347

8/4/20 Credentials of Faithfulness (Individually & Congregationally)

348

8-2-20 Premillenialism: Rejecting The Promises

349

7-28-20 From Knowing God To Hating God

350

7-26-20 Understanding The Nature Of God's Grace

351

7-22-20 The Attraction Of The Gospel

352

7-19-20 The Christians Responsibility to Government

353

7-14-20 Different Types of Believers

354

7-12-20 - John Roberts

355

From 9-30-18 Truth About The Church And It's Issues

356

7-5-20 Brother John Roberts Brings Us The Lesson

357

1-7-18 The Indwelling Of the Holy Spirit?

358

6-28-20 Learning From Paul: When Is One Saved

359

6-23-20 Wed. Bible Study - Sinful People Claiming To Be Good

360

6-16-20 Wed. Bible Study - The Work & Organization Of The 1st Century Church

361

6-14-20 Sanctification

362

6-9-20 Wed. Bible Study - Confidence At The Judgment

363

6-7-20 The Most Offensive Word

364

6-2-20 Wed. Bible Study - The Foundation Stands Sure!

365

5-31-20 Worldly Problems Also Seen In The Church

366

5-26-20 Correcting Bible Doctrine: Does It Help Or Hurt

367

5-24-20 What Parents & Children Need To Know

368

5-20-20 Wed. Bible Study - The Faithful Congregation

369

5-17-20 What Difference Does It Make?

370

5-12-20 The Death of a Congregation

371

5-10-20 More Than Lovers of God

372

5-5-20 Wednesday Bible Study - Hindering the Truth

373

4-28-20 Virtual Worship

374

4-28-20 Questionable Situations

375

4-14-20 Wed. Bible Study - The Warning To Flee

376

4-22-20 Wed. Bible Study - Ashamed/Not Ashamed

377

4-5-20 The Faithful Few

378

4-12-20 Worried About Wrong Sickness

379

12-15-19 Prayer (John Roberts)