In Sermons:

Faith Is Our Shield: Testudo Faith Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 21, 2026

Psalm 91 reminds us, our ultimate protection is not found in the shield itself, but is found in the God behind the shield. Our faith is only as strong as its object, and the object of our faith is the Almighty God Who covers us, guards us, and walks with us through every battle.

FAITH IS OUR SHIELD: Testudo Faith PSALM 91:1-16 #shieldoffaith VIDEO ILLUSTRATION… youtube.com/shorts/dQ0YS6HFrKo (0:00-0:32) INTRODUCTION The shield wall is one of the oldest and most successful military formations in history. Although different cultures developed their own versions, the basic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Our Shield: The Shield Wall Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 21, 2026

That's the Church Jesus died to build. Please don't fight alone. Keep your own shield of faith up. Lock it together with the believers beside you. Don't let Satan pull the strands apart. Don't leave gaps in the wall. Stand together.

FAITH IS OUR SHIELD: The Shield Wall ECCLESIASTES 4:9-12 GALATIANS 6:1-5 #shieldoffaith VIDEO ILLUSTRATION… youtube.com/shorts/dMraOrZWhTU INTRODUCTION The shield wall is one of the oldest and most successful military formations in history. Although different cultures developed their own versions, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Our Shield: Close The Gaps Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 21, 2026

Take up your shield of faith...and keep it close to the shield of every other believer. Because the enemy is looking for gaps. But our God is stronger than every attack.

FAITH IS OUR SHIELD: Close the Gaps NEHEMIAH 4:15-20 1 PETER 5:6-11 #shieldoffaith VIDEO ILLUSTRATION… youtube.com/shorts/W-uQSlmrAlo (missed last week, use this week) INTRODUCTION Every military commander throughout history knows one simple truth: Enemies don't attack your strength, they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:15-20, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Our Shield: Hold The Line! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 2, 2026

We are going to look at a passage that describes all of Who God is for us amid spiritual struggles in very poetic language. We are going to learn what King David learned after a lifetime of actual physical battles, emotional struggle, and spiritual tough times.

FAITH IS OUR SHIELD: HOLD THE LINE 2 SAMUEL 22:1-4 #shieldoffaith VIDEO ILLUSTRATION… youtube.com/shorts/W-uQSlmrAlo INTRODUCTION The air is thick with dust and smoke. The sound of steel crashing against steel echoes across the battlefield. Soldiers are exhausted. Helmets are dented. Arms ache ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Biblical Parenting Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 23, 2026

In Deuteronomy 6, Moses stands before Israel as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He knows he will not be with them much longer. His concern is not military strength, economic prosperity, or political success. His concern is that the next generation knows the Lord.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: BIBLICAL PARENTING DEUTERONOMY 6:1-25 #personhood RESPONSIVE READING FROM DEUTERONOMY 6 (ESV) READER: [verses 1-3] “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Our Shield: Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 23, 2026

#1 What are the attacks against us? #2 How does a shield of faith defend us?

FAITH IS OUR SHIELD: THE SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6:16 #shieldoffaith VIDEO INTRODUCTION…youtube.com/shorts/oe1huHxrEeY (0:00-0:20) READ EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (ESV) “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Bibilical Marriage Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 6, 2026

The Apostle Peter's entire teaching on submission moves from government to masters to Christ and then to marriage. Marriage begins with discipleship. I challenge you to begin to ask the question: "How can I better reflect Jesus Christ in my marriage?"

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: BIBLICAL MARRIAGE 1 PETER 2:13-3:7 #personhood INTRODUCTION Today we’re continuing a new sermon series; one that has far-reaching implications. What we have been exploring doesn’t just stay in the realm of ideas. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we see others, how we think ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Manhood (New Testament) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2026

Manhood is not loud. It is not selfish. It is not fragile. It is alert, grounded, courageous, enduring—and above all, loving. That is the shape of a man in the New Testament.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: MANHOOD (NT) 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 #personhood INTRODUCTION… QUOTES ABOUT MEN Because we are talking about men, manhood, and a Biblical view of maleness today, I was perusing the internet looking at what people say about men. Some of them are humorous and some of what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Womanhood (New Testament) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2026

The characteristics or traits that the Apostle Paul talks about are interconnected and form one unified calling and definition of womanhood. Together, they form the shape of a godly woman illustrated by Priscilla.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: WOMANHOOD (NT) TITUS 2:3-5, Acts 18:1-28 #personhood INTRODUCTION… QUOTES ABOUT WOMEN Because we are talking about women, womanhood, and a Biblical view of femaleness today, I was perusing the internet looking at what people say about women. Some of them are humorous and some ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Women (Old Testament) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2026

The role of a woman is strong and corresponding, not subordinate. The design of a woman is essential and valuable, not optional. The function of a woman is life-giving and primary, not secondary.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: WOMANHOOD (OT) GENESIS 2:1-25 #personhood INTRODUCTION READ GENESIS 2:1-25 (ESV) “Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Manhood (Old Testament) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2026

Be strong, and show yourself a man by keeping your center on God.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: MANHOOD 1 KINGS 2:1-4 #personhood INTRODUCTION… Mulan (1998) ‘Make A Man Out of You’ (3:23) INTRODUCTION Let’s get down to business. There is a crisis in our postmodern society. Well, of course there are several and most of them erupt every so often, but I am talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Personhood: Image Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 15, 2026

What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a person created by the Almighty God? How we answer that question changes everything about our beliefs, actions, and reactions.

BIBLICAL PERSONHOOD: IMAGE OF GOD GENESIS 1:26-31 #personhood INTRODUCTION Today we’re beginning a new sermon series; one that has far-reaching implications. What we’re going to explore doesn’t just stay in the realm of ideas. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we see others, how we think about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10,000 Bricks Kickoff: Eyes On God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2026

I feel like Nehemiah 13 reminds us that it is possible to have a great victory, a beautiful building, powerful moments with God… and still drift if we’re not careful.

10,000 BRICKS: 10,000 BRICKS KICKOFF NEHEMIAH 1-13 #10000bricks INTRODUCTION Many churches hit a moment where they realize… “We might be outgrowing this place.” Ours has! At Cincinnati Christian Church, which started in 1919, had a moment like that in 1937, when a strip of land adjacent to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: Jesus Makes Everything Different

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2026

Jesus makes everything different.

EASTER 2026: JESUS MAKES EVERYTHING DIFFERENT MATTHEW 28:1-10 #easter2026 READ MATTHEW 28:1-10 (MSG) “After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God’s angel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Towards Easter: Lifted Up

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2026

The “lifting up” of Jesus was an actual event which has great theological meaning. The death of Jesus on the cross… His being “lifted up”… means much to our souls.

TOWARDS EASTER 2026: LIFTED UP JOHN 12:20-36 #easter2026 INTRODUCTION… The “Lion King” Lift (p) When I was a teenager, my very first job was at the Wagon Wheel Theater on a US Army base in Baumholder, Germany. I worked at the theater in my junior and senior year of high school. The years I did ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, John 8:23-30, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ