By Stan Cox, on June 29th, 2010%
I don’t understand the fact that some Christians, those who should have an unquenchable zeal for the Lord, have about as much commitment to His cause as the typical American has for the World Cup. They respond to the gospel as if it were the “flavor of the day”, enthusiastic for the moment, but lacking in the steadfastness required by God.
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By Stan Cox, on June 29th, 2010%
It’s great to be an American. But, it can’t compare to the freedom we have in Christ!
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By Stan Cox, on June 29th, 2010%
We are fortunate in our day to receive the protection of the state as we practice our faith. However, too often Christians in our time lack the virtue to stand for God’s word, without compromise, no matter the cost. This is what God requires, and each of us must count that cost as we live for Christ.
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By Stan Cox, on June 27th, 2010%
This sermon discusses the principle of Necessary implication, as it impacts how we establish Biblical authority for our teaching and practice.
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By Stan Cox, on June 20th, 2010%
The Lord’s church is unique. The sermon discusses its nature. Both universal and local, showing Christ’s lordship, the pattern established by Christ, and the concept of local autonomy.
. . . → Read More: Sermon: The Uniqueness of the Church
By Stan Cox, on June 16th, 2010%
If you offend me with boorish behavior, you may think, “Too bad for you!” But, in reality, you hurt yourself. You show yourself to be an obnoxious jerk, and appeal only to others who likewise suffer a retarded sense of propriety. And, you displease the Almighty God of heaven, who requires you to “be kind to one another” (cf. Ephesians 4:32).
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By Stan Cox, on June 13th, 2010%
This sermon shows that the Jewish concept of a military savior was unscriptural. The savior, of necessity, came to suffer and die as a sacrifice for mankind.
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By Stan Cox, on June 13th, 2010%
The sermon teaches the importance of modesty in dress and conduct.
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By Stan Cox, on June 12th, 2010%
Some idiots agree with us. We can’t help that, but we must be sure that we are not one of them! Truth sets man free (cf. John 8:32). It uplifts and ultimately saves mankind. It is also commonly wrested by men “to their own destruction” (2 Peter 3:16). The moral is… Don’t be a complete idiot!
. . . → Read More: From the Preacher’s Pen: A Complete Idiot
By Stan Cox, on June 6th, 2010%
A practical lesson from Dennis Scroggins, teaching the importance of purity in speech.
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By Stan Cox, on June 6th, 2010%
An examination of sin.
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By Stan Cox, on June 6th, 2010%
So the question isn’t whether you want to be free to do your own will. The question is who do you want to be a slave of — a slave of “sin, leading to death”; or a slave of “obedience, leading to righteousness.” The freedom to flout God’s will, thus “self-dominion” is an illusion — one that will be shattered at the judgment day.
. . . → Read More: From the Preacher’s Pen: Sole Dominion Over Their Own Lives