<![CDATA[Plain Dealing Church of Christ]]>https://pdchurch.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hmP2!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe9a200b1-5bb4-48e4-a627-94d31e7d14a9_262x262.pngPlain Dealing Church of Christhttps://pdchurch.substack.comSubstackWed, 02 Sep 2026 20:11:21 GMT<![CDATA[Lesser-Known Lessons: The Shunammite Woman]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/lesser-known-lessons-the-shunammitehttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/lesser-known-lessons-the-shunammiteTue, 18 Aug 2026 17:28:24 GMT
Elisha and the Shunammite Woman by EECKHOUT, Gerbrand van den

In this week’s sermon, we look at one of the lesser-known stories from 2nd Kings. The Shunammite woman is a great example of faith and service.

]]><![CDATA[The Failure of Pride]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-failure-of-pridehttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-failure-of-prideThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:59:11 GMT

In this week’s episode, we lay many of the presuppositions and claims of the pride movement against the Scriptures, and see that Pride falls short.

]]><![CDATA[Choosing the Better Part]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/choosing-the-better-parthttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/choosing-the-better-partMon, 08 Jun 2026 17:02:31 GMT

In this week’s lesson, we look at a story of two sisters with different priorities, and ask the question: Am I focused on the right thing?

]]><![CDATA[Glorify God In Your Body]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/glorify-god-in-your-bodyhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/glorify-god-in-your-bodyTue, 26 May 2026 16:06:35 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we see that the future resurrection calls for present action.

]]><![CDATA[The Proverbs 31 Problem]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-proverbs-31-problemhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-proverbs-31-problemThu, 14 May 2026 18:00:55 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we take a moment to focus on the impossible goal the “Proverbs 31 Woman” can be. It is important to think correctly about this well-known, well-used passage when it comes to wives and mothers.

]]><![CDATA[The Resurrection Body]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-resurrection-bodyhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-resurrection-bodyTue, 05 May 2026 15:52:15 GMT

In this episode, we talk about the fact of a general resurrection of the dead, and what that new body will be like.

]]><![CDATA[The Thief on the Cross]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-thief-on-the-crosshttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-thief-on-the-crossTue, 21 Apr 2026 17:54:36 GMT

Three crosses stand on a hill under a clear sky.
In this week’s sermon, we look at the most common argument against baptism - The salvation of the thief crucified with Jesus. Not only will we see that it is a poor argument, but it entirely misses the point and the power of this man’s story.
]]><![CDATA[Anger]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/angerhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/angerWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:06:09 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we talk about anger, and how we should deal with it as Christians.

]]><![CDATA[The Results of Resurrection]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-results-of-resurrectionhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-results-of-resurrectionMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:58:18 GMT

brown rock formation during daytime
Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash

In this episode, we look at various things that resulted from the empty tomb.

]]><![CDATA[Transformative Events]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/transformative-eventshttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/transformative-eventsThu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:36 GMT

woman in grey t-shirt and black pants in water
Photo by Josue Michel on Unsplash

In this week’s sermon, we look at the transformation that takes place in baptism.

]]><![CDATA[The B-I-B-L-E]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-b-i-b-l-ehttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-b-i-b-l-eTue, 24 Mar 2026 15:38:13 GMT

open book on top of desk

This week, we take a moment to think about the role of the Bible in our daily life. Are we reading it? Is it changing us? As simple as that sounds, it is profound and transformative.

]]><![CDATA[The Sufficiency of Grace]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-sufficiency-of-gracehttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-sufficiency-of-graceMon, 16 Mar 2026 19:04:59 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we emphasize the amazing grace of God, and note how it is sufficient for us, even in our weakness.

]]><![CDATA[John 11 ]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/john-11https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/john-11Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:55:41 GMT

This week, we made some observations from the narrative of events in Bethany found in John 11.

]]><![CDATA[The Impact of Goodness]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-impact-of-goodnesshttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-impact-of-goodnessThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:39:48 GMT

man tying boy's shoes on field

In this week’s sermon, we look at the impact good deeds and small actions can make in the world.

]]><![CDATA[The Christian & Israel]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-christian-and-israelhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-christian-and-israelSat, 21 Feb 2026 15:57:55 GMT

a flag flying in front of a stone building

In this week’s sermon, we answer multiple questions and requests for a sermon on this topic. This is currently a hot button issue in our culture, but our desire is to be Biblically solid in our understanding.

]]><![CDATA[Dealing with Doubt]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/dealing-with-doubthttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/dealing-with-doubtWed, 11 Feb 2026 16:33:40 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we talk about the struggle that we all battle - doubt.

]]><![CDATA[Access to the Throne]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/access-to-the-thronehttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/access-to-the-throneWed, 04 Feb 2026 19:12:40 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we dig into Hebrews 10:19-27 and examine the amazing access we have into the Most Holy Place through Jesus.

]]><![CDATA[The Three Holy Youths]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-three-holy-youthshttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/the-three-holy-youthsTue, 13 Jan 2026 15:23:53 GMT

In this week’s sermon, we take a look at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three young Jews who find their faith challenged in a foreign land.

]]><![CDATA[An Offering that Costs]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/an-offering-that-costshttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/an-offering-that-costsWed, 07 Jan 2026 11:58:22 GMT

create an image of a price tag with the word “Sacrifice” on it

In this week’s sermon, we look at a story from the end of David’s life, and how he recognized that any offering to God must be tied to a cost.

]]><![CDATA[Committed to the Crown - New Heaven & New Earth]]>https://pdchurch.substack.com/p/committed-to-the-crown-new-heavenhttps://pdchurch.substack.com/p/committed-to-the-crown-new-heavenTue, 06 Jan 2026 16:31:17 GMT

a scenic view of a valley with mountains in the background

In this sermon, we talk about the great promise of a new heaven and a new earth. This hope is a primary reason for our commitment to the Savior.

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