Shadyside Church of Christ

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

September 28, 2025 31 mins

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 reasons different from the world, and He does it in a very different way.

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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 response?  What can an individual Christian do?

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September 14, 2025 34 mins

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?  But Jesus spoke of "true riches."  And Paul writes of "the unfathomable riches of Christ."  What are these?  And how much are they worth?

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September 7, 2025 33 mins

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 always be available.  What would that be?  Do you have it?

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August 31, 2025 29 mins

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.  So, work is part of human life, and is seen by God as necessary and important.  How we do our work matters to God.

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August 17, 2025 36 mins

"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 not baptized then people today do not need to be baptized either.  Two things make this position illogical and untenable.  First, when correctly understood, scripture will never contrad...

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August 10, 2025 37 mins

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 controversy.  What can we make of this?  Is Jesus establishing another way to be saved without the need for being baptized?  What else did this man NOT do which is taught elsewhere in scripture?  Let&a...

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July 20, 2025 29 mins

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 great news!  Why do His followers have so much trouble sharing it?

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July 13, 2025 32 mins

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 give as God has given to us.  Not only material possessions are in view, but skills, time, smiles, prayers, et al.  And God even offers a special blessing for those who give freely.

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July 6, 2025 30 mins

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 will keep ourselves from misinterpreting scripture and wandering too far to the right or to the left of the truth of God's word.

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June 29, 2025 29 mins

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 His people with the weaponry to fight him off.  The devil's final end may surprise you.

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June 22, 2025 28 mins

We all know the phrase "Know your enemy."  This is especially true when it comes to knowing our very real adversary the devil.  He is a beaten enemy who will do anything to oppose God and His people.  We need to know his tactics so we can recognize them and stand against them.

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June 15, 2025 26 mins

Since the beginning, Adam and Eve have brought the human race into bondage to sin and Satan.  Jesus came to set free the captives and those who were oppressed.  One example of this is when Jesus healed a woman bent double for eighteen years by a disabling spirit.  This demonstrated, again, Jesus power over Satan.  We can learn much from this encounter.

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May 25, 2025 35 mins

 In today's world, people have opinions about nearly everything.  From sports teams to social issues to politics & religion (of course), we have a position.  However, dialogue on those positions seems to quickly turn to arguing or even worse!  Paul and Barnabas had a "dust up" over a difference of opinion.  How did they resolve it?  What does the Bible teach about holding opinions? 

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May 18, 2025 35 mins

The Psalms refresh and inspire us as they keep our hearts focused upon God and all of His mighty works in creation and compassionate dealings with humanity.  In Psalm 103, David  seems to exhort himself to praise God and "to forget none of His benefits" which he sings about.  We should join David to "Bless the Lord, O my soul."



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May 11, 2025 33 mins

When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His leaving the earth, He said that He was giving them His peace.  What was He talking about?  Much of the world is not at peace, and there seems to be trouble and even chaos in many places.  So many people today seem to be worried, agitated and confused.  Is it possible today to have the peace of which Jesus spoke?

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May 5, 2025 39 mins

Over the years, most of us have enjoyed our sci-fi thrillers about wars in outer space.  But all of us humans are actually engaged in a real warfare with enemies which are not flesh and blood.  We tend to forget this (if we are even aware) and stay focused on our day to day lives.  We need, from time to time, to be reminded of the big picture of what is really happening all around us.

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April 27, 2025 35 mins

When David committed adultery with Bathsheba and sent her husband to the front lines to die in battle, he needed help in order to deal with his sins and move forward in his life.  Today, we need the same things that David did to deal with our sins and renew our relationship with God.  But we need to have the right heart, a heart like David's.



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April 20, 2025 24 mins

Scripture teaches us that Jesus was in agony in the garden when He was facing the cross.  Certainly, anticipating the excruciating pains of being crucified would be enough to cause any human being to be deeply troubled.  However, when we consider everything that happened with Jesus on the cross, we can see another reason which would cause Him to be in agony.

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April 13, 2025 29 mins

We all know how a "promo code" or "coupon code" works.  Enter the proper code, and you get the deal - free shipping, discount, etc.  When it comes to forgiveness of sins and salvation for eternal life, we need a "Promo Code" to get the "deal."  We have nothing to offer except our sinful selves.  Paul tells us that Christ is our "righteousness and sanctification, and redemption."  On...

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