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What if our biggest blind spots have nothing to do with our eyes? In John 9, Jesus gives sight to a man born blind. The disciples ask whose sin caused his condition. The Pharisees question the healing. As the man comes to recognize who Jesus is, others resist what the miracle reveals. In “Come and See Miracles,” Part 7 of our journey through the Gospel of John, we explore Jesus’ response to suffering, the temptation to assign blame, and how our assumptions can get in the way of belief. Beginning with a personal journey through eye disease and surgeries, this message connects physical sight with our need for spiritual light. Jesus invites us to trust Him, respond to His words, and bring His light into our families, workplaces, and communities. Scripture: John 9 For reflection: Where might your assumptions be keeping you from seeing Jesus more clearly? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Does your worst moment have to define you? In John 8:1–11, a woman caught in adultery is brought before Jesus. Publicly accused and facing condemnation, she encounters grace and truth: “Neither do I condemn you…go now and leave your life of sin.” In “Come and See Grace,” Part 6 of our journey through the Gospel of John, we explore how Jesus responds to failure, why grace invites us to change, and what it means to extend that same grace to others. The message closes by pointing to Jesus’ sacrifice - the love behind our opportunity for forgiveness and a new beginning. Scripture: John 8:1–11 For reflection: Where do you need to receive grace, and who needs you to extend it? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ 00:00 Harvest Festival Welcome 00:22 Campus and Youth Ministry Updates 01:54 Jesus Meets Us with Grace and Truth 03:24 Moments We Wish We Could Forget 07:04 A Woman Faces Public Accusation 10:08 The Trap Behind the Accusation 12:35 “Neither Do I Condemn You” 16:32 Grace Invites a New Direction 19:05 Leaving the Old Life Behind 20:48 Jesus, the Light of the World 21:33 A King Takes His Daughter’s Punishment 24:22 Communion and Closing Prayer

What do you reach for when your soul feels empty? After Jesus feeds the 5,000, the crowd follows Him for more bread. But Jesus invites them to see beyond their next meal and recognize who stands before them: the Bread of Life. In “Come and See the One Who Satisfies Your Soul,” we explore John 6 and the difference between temporary substitutes and the life Jesus offers. He doesn’t just provide what we need but He is what we need. Jesus’ invitation also challenges us. Will we believe, trust, and surrender when following Him becomes difficult? When many walk away, Peter’s response brings us back to the One who has the words of eternal life. Scripture: John 6 For reflection: Where are you turning to satisfy your soul? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Does Jesus have something for someone like you? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and responds to a royal official whose son is close to death. Their circumstances are different, but both encounters reveal the Messiah’s invitation to believe. In Come and See the Messiah, Part 4 of our series through the Gospel of John, we explore how Jesus crosses barriers of prejudice, offers living water, and speaks truth that changes lives. His conversation with the woman opens up questions about our deepest needs and what it means to worship in spirit and truth. The royal official’s response challenges us to take Jesus at His word. Together, these encounters invite us to consider who Jesus is, trust Him with our needs, and share His good news with people we might otherwise overlook. Scripture: John 4 For reflection: What would it look like to take Jesus at His word this week? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What does it really mean to believe in Jesus? John 3:16 tells us that God loved the world and gave His Son. Those familiar words invite us to consider our own response: do we trust Jesus as Savior, and how does that trust shape our lives? In Come and See the Savior, Part 3 of our journey through the Gospel of John, we explore Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, His teaching about being born of water and the Spirit, and the connection to baptism and new life. We also revisit the bronze snake in Numbers 21 to understand why Jesus said He must be lifted up—pointing toward the cross and the salvation He came to bring. At the heart of this message is God’s love and an invitation to respond to Jesus with belief, trust, and surrender. Scripture: John 3; Numbers 21:4–9 This week’s reflection: What would it look like for you to trust Jesus as Savior in your everyday life? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What do Jesus’ signs reveal about who He really is? In John 2, Jesus performs His first miraculous sign by turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. But this miracle addresses more than an immediate need—it reveals His glory and points toward the abundant life, true cleansing, and new covenant He came to bring. Jesus then enters the temple and overturns the tables of those misusing His Father’s house. Through this act, He demonstrates righteous zeal and divine authority while identifying His own body as the true temple that would be destroyed and raised again. In Part 2 of our Come and See series, Kyle Lounsbury explores how these events invite us to recognize Jesus’ glory, submit to His authority, and love Jesus Himself—not merely the things He can do for us. In this episode: Why John calls miracles “signs”What the wedding at Cana reveals about JesusThe meaning of the ceremonial water jarsJesus and true cleansingWhy Jesus cleared the templeRighteous zeal without compromiseJesus as the true templeMiracles versus genuine faithSeeking Jesus rather than only His blessings Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 00:42 Campus Ministry Update 01:42 Come and See the Divine 03:27 What Is a Sign? 05:12 Reading John 2 07:35 The Wedding at Cana 08:47 Mary Trusts Jesus 10:46 Why Jesus Turned Water into Wine 13:41 Jesus Offers Something Better 15:22 Jesus Clears the Temple 17:23 A Zeal for What Is Right 18:58 Zeal Without Compromise 20:10 Jesus Is the True Temple 22:46 The Authority of Jesus 25:05 What the Signs Reveal 27:44 When the Wine Runs Out 30:36 Letting Jesus Disrupt Our Lives 33:32 Loving Jesus Beyond the Miracles 36:14 Communion and the Cross

Who is Jesus really? The Gospel of John begins by presenting Jesus as more than a teacher, religious leader, or historical figure. Jesus is the eternal Word, the Creator, and the One who makes the invisible God known. In the opening message of our Come and See series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores John 1 and the meaning of Jesus as the Logos—the personal bridge between God and humanity. He explains the incarnation, what it means for Jesus to be full of grace and truth, and John’s invitation to believe in Jesus and receive life in His name. This series invites us to do more than know facts about Jesus. It invites us to encounter Him, believe in Him, and grow in our relationship with Him. In this episode: Why John begins differently from the other GospelsWhat it means for Jesus to be the WordHow Jesus makes God knownThe meaning of the incarnationGrace and truthBelieving and becoming children of GodThe signs and “I Am” statements in JohnWhy John wrote his Gospel Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 00:27 Introducing Come and See 02:02 Knowing About Jesus vs. Knowing Jesus 03:41 A Little Translation Humor 07:50 Why John Begins Differently 11:26 What Does “The Word” Mean? 13:29 Jesus Makes God Known 19:57 The Word Became Flesh 22:22 Full of Grace and Truth 25:08 Believing and Becoming God’s Children 28:09 Who Is Jesus? 31:19 Signs and “I Am” Statements 32:52 Why John Wrote His Gospel 34:41 Final Blessing Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What is Jesus worth to you? In Matthew 26, two people encounter the same Jesus and respond in completely different ways. One woman pours out expensive perfume worth nearly a year's wages in an extravagant act of devotion. Judas chooses 30 pieces of silver to betray Him. What made the difference? How we view Jesus determines how we respond to Jesus. In He's Worth It, we explore the contrast between devotion and betrayal, why Judas called Jesus "Rabbi" while the disciples called Him "Lord," and the difference between simply being around Jesus and actually being close to Him. The question isn't only what Judas thought Jesus was worth. What is Jesus worth to you? We'd love to hear from you: What helps you keep Jesus at the center of your life? Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Why can we know the right thing to do and still struggle to do it? In the ninth and final message of Life on the Vine, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores self-control, the final fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Through Scripture, personal stories, humor, and research, Gregg examines why self-control matters, what gets in the way of it, and why simply trying harder isn't always enough. He looks at temptation, peer pressure, pleasure, denial, wise and foolish choices, and the relationship between God's grace and personal discipline. Rather than treating self-control as sheer human willpower, this message points toward a life shaped by God's Spirit through surrender, worship, community, prayer, fasting, and learning to deny ourselves. In this episode: Why self-control mattersWhy willpower has limitsTemptation and peer pressureResearch on self-controlWise vs. foolish choicesObstacles to self-controlGrace and disciplinePractical ways to cultivate self-control Timestamps: 00:00 The Final Fruit of the Spirit 01:03 Why Self-Control Matters 01:09 Self-Control Can Be Funny 06:09 What the Bible Says About Self-Control 10:21 Why Willpower Isn't Enough 13:22 Temptation & Peer Pressure 16:54 What Research Says About Self-Control 22:00 We All Need Help 23:45 Wise Choices vs. Foolish Choices 25:31 What Gets in the Way of Self-Control? 30:06 Grace & Discipline 31:39 How to Grow in Self-Control 33:03 Final Prayer Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What are you doing with what you've been given? In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar has wealth, power, influence, and seemingly complete control. But during an extravagant banquet, he takes sacred objects from God's temple and uses them to mock the very God who gave his kingdom its blessings. Then a hand begins writing on the wall. In Weighed, Kyle Lounsbury explores this dramatic moment and what Belshazzar's story reveals about our own lives. The gods may look different today, but we're still tempted to build our lives around money, comfort, desires, image, and the illusion that we're ultimately in control. When Daniel interprets the words Mene, Tekel, Parsin, Belshazzar receives a sobering verdict: his life has been weighed and found wanting. This message challenges us to consider how we're stewarding what God has entrusted to us, the convictions we're passing to the next generation, and the responsibility of mature Christians to help those coming behind them with both truth and love. But being "weighed" isn't where the message ends. When our own strength isn't enough, we're reminded of the promise of 2 Corinthians 12:9: God's grace is sufficient. Chapters00:00 Intro and Theme 00:16 Daniel in Babylon 01:37 Belshazzar's Feast 03:43 Modern-Day Idols 06:51 Bobblehead Lesson 12:53 Writing on the Wall 16:08 Daniel Interprets 18:24 Next-Generation Convictions 22:25 A Charge to Older Disciples 27:07 Weighed and Found Wanting 30:56 Grace Is Enough 31:41 Communion Reflection 36:45 Prayer and Closing Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Gentleness is often mistaken for weakness—but what if it's actually strength under control? In Part 8 of the Life on the Vine series, Martin Chairez explores the fruit of the Spirit known as gentleness and shows how Jesus demonstrated incredible strength through humility, compassion, and self-control. Discover how God's kingdom calls us beyond aggression and passivity into a life that restores others and reflects the heart of Christ. Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23 • Matthew 11:29 • Matthew 21 • Matthew 8 • Matthew 12 • Matthew 26 00:00 Welcome and Worship 00:21 Pentecost and Languages 02:23 Fruit of the Spirit 06:06 Aggression vs Passivity 07:11 Defining Gentleness 12:48 Gentleness in Matthew 21:22 Postures and Church Formation 23:30 Moving Beyond Extremes 32:14 Jesus Authority in Action 34:29 Healing the Outcast 38:29 Faith of the Centurion 42:21 Restoring the Marginalized 44:05 Isaiah Fulfilled Today 46:09 Communion Reflection and Prayer Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Can People Still Be Counted On?Trust is built over time. So is faithfulness. In Part 7 of the Life on the Vine series, Marcel Hall explores the fruit of the Spirit known as faithfulness and why it begins long before our actions. Drawing from Galatians 5, this message shows that true faithfulness flows from a transformed heart—a growing desire to do what is right because we are becoming more like the God who is always faithful. Along the way, Marcel explores the connection between faith and faithfulness, the ongoing battle between the flesh and the Spirit, and how lasting character is formed as we stay connected to God. Rather than focusing on behavior alone, this message challenges us to cultivate the kind of heart that naturally produces loyalty, trustworthiness, and steadfast commitment. Whether you're striving to be a better spouse, parent, friend, leader, coworker, or disciple, this message reminds us that faithfulness isn't something we manufacture—it is something God grows within us as we walk with Him. Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:56 Why Faithfulness Matters 02:26 Faith and Faithfulness 04:44 God Is Faithful 08:00 The Spirit Forms God's Character 11:39 The Heart of Faithfulness 14:35 The Battle Within 19:30 Transformation from the Inside Out 20:21 Cultivating Faithfulness 24:18 Faithful People Together 27:47 Faithful to God's Mission 30:00 Final Challenge Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What Kind of Person Are You Becoming?Character isn't built overnight. It's formed one decision, one relationship, and one act of faithfulness at a time. In Part 6 of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores the fruit of the Spirit known as goodness and why true goodness is far more than good behavior. Drawing from Galatians 5 and the rich biblical idea of tov, this message shows how genuine goodness flows from a heart transformed by God and naturally overflows into the lives of others. Along the way, Gregg reflects on the lasting impact of youth camp, shares the story of a camper named Jimmy whose life was forever changed, and challenges us to build a culture marked by empathy, grace, integrity, truth, justice, generosity, and Christlike love. Whether you're raising a family, leading at work, serving in your community, or simply asking what kind of legacy you'll leave behind, this message reminds us that the greatest influence we have often comes through the character we cultivate. 00:00 Sermon on Goodness 01:50 Fruit of the Spirit 02:38 Defining True Goodness 03:29 God Is the Source 05:09 Greek Meaning Agathosune 06:54 Generosity Over Selfishness 09:41 Building a Tov Church 11:34 Treat People as People 13:28 Circle of Tov Values 15:18 Gooder Church Challenge 15:36 Selflessness and Surrender 16:41 Spirit Overflowing Goodness 18:05 Choose Spiritual Over Carnal 19:37 Proverbs On Good Reputation 21:39 Grace Trains Us For Good 24:23 Obstacles To Being Good 25:58 Cultivating Goodness Practices 26:55 Gratitude And Heart Change 29:42 Affirm Goodness In Others 31:40 Habits And Final Charge Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

Kindness shouldn't be rare. Yet in a culture marked by busyness, distraction, and growing division, slowing down to genuinely care for another person often feels harder than it should. In Part 5 of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores kindness as one of the fruit of the Spirit and why biblical kindness goes far beyond good manners or random acts of niceness. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, personal stories of unexpected generosity, and practical everyday applications, this message challenges us to become people who notice others, extend compassion, and reflect the kindness God has shown us. Whether you're trying to strengthen your relationships, become more present with the people around you, or simply bring a little more hope into a world that often feels rushed and divided, this message offers practical encouragement and a timely challenge. Chapters00:00 Why Kindness Matters 01:47 Stories of Everyday Kindness 05:19 Kindness as Fruit of the Spirit 06:13 Defining Biblical Kindness 11:27 Empathy and Listening 13:48 Guerrilla Kindness 16:39 The Good Samaritan 21:03 Loving Your Neighbor 24:35 Obstacles to Kindness 28:19 Cultivating Kindness 32:16 Practical Applications 35:06 Closing Prayer Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

What If Your Biggest Failure Isn't the End?Everyone fails. The question isn't whether we'll make mistakes—it's whether those mistakes will define us. In Part 4 of the Life on the Vine series, Steve Stevenson explores the fruit of the Spirit known as patience through one of the most powerful restoration stories in Scripture. After Peter denies Jesus three times, Jesus doesn't discard him or shame him. Instead, He patiently restores him, rewrites his story, and calls him forward into his purpose. Along the way, Steve shares personal stories about family, fatherhood, and answered prayers, illustrating how God's patience continues to transform lives across generations. He also examines the biblical meaning of patience, not as passive waiting, but as steadfast, love-driven endurance that reflects the very character of God. Whether you're wrestling with regret, waiting for someone you love to change, or wondering if God has given up on you, this message offers a hopeful reminder: Jesus is patient with us, and His grace is often greater than our greatest failures. Chapters00:00 Father's Day Welcome 03:39 Patience as Fruit of the Spirit 05:19 Why Patience Is Difficult 08:06 Everyday Stories of Patience 13:17 Jesus Is Patient With Us 14:42 Peter Denies Jesus 23:43 Jesus Restores Peter 27:24 Rewriting Our Story 33:17 A Daughter's Return to Faith 34:41 Father's Day Challenge Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ