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Believers are called to be faithful soldiers of Jesus Christ, enduring hardship and remaining steadfast through life's trials. By reflecting on spiritual rebirth, holding fast to the character of God, and keeping sight of eternal promises, Christians can persevere with confidence. Every believer is encouraged to lean into God's grace and actively pursue righteousness every day. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Worldly pleasures and material achievements offer only fleeting satisfaction, leaving spiritual hunger unfulfilled. True contentment and lasting peace come from pursuing God's righteousness and prioritizing His kingdom above all else. When faith becomes the primary pursuit, God promises to supply every genuine need. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

What are we actually getting ready for? Noah Diestelkamp opens the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ Men's Weekend (September 18-20, 2026, Lubbock, TX) by looking at the kind of readiness that matters most. We spend a lot of time preparing for big events like a test, a marriage, retirement, or a trip. But the readiness this weekend is about doesn't come from handling a hundred little things well. It comes down to one decision: which side are you on? The outcome of the battle already belongs to the Lord, so being ready means choosing Jesus and living like you have. This is not a self-help seminar. It's a challenge to choose Jesus and let that decision shape every part of your life. Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 21:30-31 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Romans 8:1, 8:37 1 John 5:4-5 John 16:33 Matthew 7 (preview of the next day's lesson) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: what are we getting ready for? 1:21 Things in life that require us to get ready 6:29 Big events vs. the readiness we're talking about 7:11 The battle belongs to the Lord (Proverbs 21) 9:33 Choose the right side 11:06 Victory over death 12:12 Victory over sin 14:04 Victory over the world 15:17 What's coming this weekend 17:52 Not a self-help weekend 19:18 Are you ready? More from Men's Weekend 2026: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQSilN6aZmZg Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ Lubbock, Texas https://www.machurch.org/

Are you ready for self-control? In this men's breakout session at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Noah [Last Name] starts by asking the room what real men do: hunting, deep-sea fishing, working on cars, chopping wood. Then he turns to Proverbs, where the strongest man isn't the one who conquers a city but the one who rules his own spirit. This is an interactive class, and the men in the room help build out what self-control is, where we need it, and what it takes. In this session: - A man without self-control is a conquered city; a man with it is mightier than the conqueror (Proverbs 25:28; 16:32) - There's no area of life where self-control isn't needed - Self-control is productive, not just preventive: Jesus chose the cross - Self-control is about making the choice, not just making the right choice - The prerequisites: knowledge, a greater goal, practice, diligence, trust in God, and humility (1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 10:1–12) - Self-control is a choice, and self-control is submission: "Blessed are the meek" Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series. 0:00 What do real men do? 4:40 A city with broken walls (Proverbs 25:28) 5:58 Better than the one who takes a city (Proverbs 16:32) 8:24 Where do we need self-control? 19:56 Self-control is productive, not just preventive 34:36 The prerequisites of self-control 42:43 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 9 55:03 Humility, choice, and submission 📖 Scripture: Proverbs 25:28; Proverbs 16:32; Titus 2:11–12; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 1 Corinthians 10:1–12; Matthew 5:5 🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040440/episodes/19850459-noah-breakout-session ⛪ Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas #SelfControl #ChurchOfChrist #MensMinistry

Are you ready? It starts in the heart. In this session from our men's weekend at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Rickie Jenkins shows that readiness is never an accident or something we're shamed into. It's a deliberate choice that starts with what we treasure and guard in our hearts (Proverbs 4:23; Luke 6:45). Using Jesus' call to count the cost in Luke 14, Rickie leads us through a spiritual audit in three parts: - Remember what we were: Joseph, Jacob, and "such were some of you" (1 Corinthians 6) - Remember who we are: Paul's "not that I have already attained," and pressing toward the mark of becoming like Christ (Philippians 3) - Remember where we're going: a heavenly citizenship and a glory that will be revealed in us (1 John 3; Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 3) "We don't go to heaven. We grow to heaven." He closes with three questions for each of us: Who am I becoming? Do I have joy in who I'm becoming? Do I really have an appetite for the glory to be revealed? Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series. 📖 Scripture: Proverbs 4:23; Luke 6:45; Luke 14:25–33; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Philippians 3:12–21; 1 John 3:1–2; Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18 🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040440/episodes/19850406-rickie-opening-session ⛪ Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas #ReadinessStartsWithin #BibleStudy #ChurchOfChrist

Are you ready for action? In this Sunday morning sermon at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Noah Diestelkamp of the Cedar Park church opens with something we all do: playing out hypothetical scenarios in our heads that we're not actually prepared for. The danger is doing the same thing spiritually. In 1 Peter, our hope is a living hope, grounded in the resurrection of Jesus, that can't be corrupted, destroyed, or lost. And true hope changes the way we live. Like a farmer who plows and plants because he believes the rain will come, real hope moves us to act. In this sermon: - A living hope that gives us direction and motivation (1 Peter 1:3–9) - "Preparing your minds for action": girding up the mind for the work God has for us (1 Peter 1:13) - Being aware: sober-minded, watchful, and looking outside ourselves - Being equipped: called to be holy as our Father is holy, and growing into it (1 Peter 1:14–19) - Getting ready now: serving one another and working with one another (1 Peter 4:7–11) "If we wait for some big, important time in the future to take action and do what is right, we'll find it's too late. The time to prepare is now." Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series. 📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3–19; 1 Peter 4:7–11 🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040440/episodes/19850386-noah-am-sermon ⛪ Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas #1Peter #LivingHope #ChurchOfChrist

Ready to stand firm? In this men's breakout session at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Rickie Jenkins opens Ephesians 6, where Paul, writing from prison, tells Christians three times to "stand." This is an interactive class. The men in the room help define conviction and courage and name the Bible's great "standers": Abraham, Moses, Nehemiah, Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Jude, and Paul himself. In this session: - Standing firm requires conviction, and conviction is tested when there's a price to pay - Courage isn't fearlessness: Polycarp's "Eighty and six years I have served Him" - Knowing who we're standing against: not flesh and blood, and not each other - Getting right with God at home, in purity, and in the church - The whole armor of God, piece by piece - Hope for the future: God's promises, the power of the resurrection, and a home waiting for us - The Cheyenne Dog Soldiers and the question: will you hold your ground until everyone passes safely? Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series. 0:00 Reading Ephesians 6:10–20 5:58 The wild boar experiment 8:32 Standing firm requires conviction 18:01 Standing firm requires courage 30:26 Putting on the armor of God 📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–20; Psalm 139; Joshua 24; 2 Corinthians 11; 1 Corinthians 15 🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040440/episodes/19850378-rickie-breakout-session ⛪ Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas #Ephesians6 #ArmorOfGod #ChurchOfChrist

Are you ready to let go? In this Sunday morning Bible class at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Rickie Jenkins walks through Philippians 3, where Paul lays out a lifetime of credentials and then counts it all as loss "for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord." Paul wasn't letting go of evil things. He was letting go of good things he had held onto tightly for years, so his hands would be open to gain Christ. Rickie draws a clear line between release and resignation. Resignation gives up because there's no hope left. Release is an active choice that comes from trust. In this lesson: - Paul's "resume of resumes" and why he walked away from it (Philippians 3:4–7) - Three things we struggle to let go of: a grudge, a role we used to fill, and a promise we haven't fully accepted - "Forgetting those things which are behind": honoring the past without living there - Putting off the old man and renewing the mind (Ephesians 4, Romans 6) - Abraham, Isaac, and the question: how many Isaacs do we need to let go of? (Genesis 22) - The relay race: sometimes you have to hand off the baton to win Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series. 📖 Scripture: Philippians 3:4–14; Genesis 22; Ephesians 4; Romans 6; Hebrews 12 🎧 Listen on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040440/episodes/19850321-rickie-jenkins-bible-class ⛪ Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas #Philippians #BibleClass #ChurchOfChrist

True readiness for Christ's return requires intentional, daily preparation rather than waiting for a midnight crisis to strike. By cultivating daily intimacy with God, staying grounded in His Word, and remaining active in Christian community, believers can maintain their spiritual stamina. Waiting until the last minute leaves one caught off guard when the door is finally shut. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Facing life's heavy obstacles often feels overwhelming, but true victory comes from surrendering daily struggles to God rather than relying on personal strength. By remaining steadfast in prayer, guarding speech against discontent, and trusting in divine promises, believers can overcome temptation and experience true spiritual breakthrough. The story of Jericho reveals how quiet faithfulness and obedient praise open the door to God's power. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

The Parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the depth of God's compassionate love and the immense joy in heaven whenever a lost child returns home. No matter how far someone strays or how deeply self-righteousness takes root, God eagerly pursues every heart with undeserved mercy. Embracing this divine forgiveness transforms broken relationships and invites everyone to share in the Father's joy. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

An exploration of Jesus's beatitude on meekness reveals how gentleness and yielding control to God are central to kingdom life. Looking at examples from Moses and Christ, true meekness is shown not as weakness, but as active trust in God's ultimate justice and eternal promise. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Jesus offers a radical invitation to true happiness by turning worldly expectations upside down. Exploring the second Beatitude in Matthew 5, this lesson reveals how acknowledging personal heartbreak, sorrow over sin, and grief for a broken world leads to divine comfort and lasting peace. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Daily routines and busy schedules can easily crowd out time spent with God if faith is limited to Sunday morning services. Following the example of Jesus, who made intentional time early in the morning to pray, believers are challenged to build small daily spiritual habits. Setting aside even a few minutes each day for prayer and Scripture creates lasting spiritual growth and draws believers closer to God. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

Jesus turns the world's definition of success upside down by declaring that true blessing belongs to those who recognize their deep need for God. By exploring the Beatitudes and the Hebrew concepts of blessing, we discover how spiritual powerlessness opens the door to the kingdom of heaven. Embracing complete reliance on Christ transforms our perspective on what it truly means to live a good life. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/