Sound Teaching

This is the teaching site of the West Side church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials were written and prepared by Stan Cox

Index by Subject

Quarterly Singing

Next Singing

May 19, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Please come and bring a friend!

Invitation: An Invitation From Family

Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell

Justin points out that when the invitation is offered, it is offered by a family to any member of that family who has a need, or to anyone future family member who desires to obey the Lord. It is an invitation offered from love.

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Invitation: Familiar, but Profound

Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell

Many of the passages detailing God’s scheme of redemption are familiar to us. It is important that we not allow familiarity to breed contempt. If the words of inspiration are read with care, they are profound and uplifting.

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Invitation: The State of the Bible

Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox

Surveys show that most consider the Bible to be Holy, but not particularly relevant to our time and society. However, the Holy Spirit affirms that it is capable of perfecting those who read it (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

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Invitation: Growing in Grace and Knowledge

Invitation delivered by: Jerry Gallman

To grow in the favor of God, it is necessary to know God’s will for man. Growth in knowledge through study leads to growing in the favor or grace of God (cf. 2 Peter 3:18).

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Invitation: Taught by God’s Grace

Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox

Titus 2:11-ff speaks of the grace of God, and what it teaches us with regard to obedience to Him.

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Invitation: That’s Irrational

Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell

Among other irrational thoughts discussed, Justin points out the absurdity of the idea that a person can be a Christian while practicing sin (cf. 1 John 3:4-9).

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Invitation: Itching Ears

Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson

Darren discusses Paul’s warning that in the last days, some would “heap up to themselves teachers, having itching ears” (2 Timothy 4:3-4). He points out the importance of heeding God’s worth, as only truth can save us!

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Invitation: God’s Way is Best

Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera

Men constantly believe that their way of looking at things is best. Often it is foolish and destructive. In contrast, if we accept the wisdom of God, we will always be blessed.

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Invitation: Striving for Perfection

Invitation delivered by: Joshua Cox

It is true that no one is perfect. We all sin (cf. Romans 3:23). But, the fact that we aren’t perfect does not give us the right to not strive for perfection. Passages such as 1 John 3:6 show us as Christians that we must strive for perfection.

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Invitation: Give Me Thy Heart

Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell

Justin notes that all we have belongs to God. We are merely stewards. If we recognize this, whether it is our money our our heart, all decisions we make will be made with God at the forefront of our mind.

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Invitation: Teach us To Number Our Days

Invitation delivered by: Dennis Craig

Dennis uses the text of Psalm 90, the prayer of Moses near the end of a generation’s wandering in the wilderness, to discuss the frailty and duration of our life on earth.

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Invitation: Physical VS Spiritual Cleansing

Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson

We take baths each day to cleanse ourselves physically, and yet so many are unwilling to wash in water to cleanse ourselves from the filth of sin. Why is that? Baptism is necessary for salvation.

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Invitation: We Need to be Diligent

Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson

Joshua exorts us regarding the need for continual diligence and attention as we live each day as Christians.

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Invitation: Do or Do Not, There is No Try

Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson

In our lives as Christians, we either do, or we do not. Too often Christians say that they “tried” to obey, or “tried” to avoid sin. Consider passages such as Matthew 25:34-46, either we will have done God’s will, or not. Our eternal destiny is at stake. Yoda had it right!

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Invitation: Living for the Moment

Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox

Jeremiah uses the text of Luke 16 (The Rich man and Lazarus) to point out the consequences of living life for the moment, without concern for the future.

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