Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Why Should You Live a Holy Life?
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 1 Peter 1:15-16 Peter gives us the single and completely sufficient reason a Christian should live his life differently than those around him.
Invitation: Burdens & Loads
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Galatians 6:1-5 reveals two important points:
1) We need to show love for one another by helping our brethren get to heaven.
2) Ultimately, each individual will be held accountable by God for his own actions and words.
Invitation: The Day of the Lord
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 establishes that the judgment day will come at a time we can not predict. We must be prepared for judgment!
Invitation: Rejoicing in Tribulation
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
This short lesson uses the text of 1 Peter 1:3-6 to note that our living hope is cause for rejoicing despite the suffering we may experience in this life.
Invitation: Born to Redeem
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
As so many spend one day a year remembering the day of Jesus’ birth, Paul noted in Galatians 4 the intent of that birth was to bring the Savior into the world to redeem men. Faithful Christians remember this EVERY first day of the week.
Invitation: Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians
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In Ephesians 3, Paul’s prayer for them was that they might know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge.
Invitation: Now is the Day of Salvation
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 6:2, Paul expresses the immediate nature of the need to get right with God, “Behold, now is the day of salvation.”
Invitation: Be Patient, Brethren
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
James describes rich individuals in James 5 who were guilty of oppressing the poor, and perpetrating fraud. He assures their righteous victims that the Lord will settle accounts in eternity. We, as they, must simply be patient.
The Love of Christ Which Passes Knowledge
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Ephesians 3:14-19 the apostle Paul uses the language of superlatives (but not hyperbole) to describe the nature of Christ’s love.
Invitation: Godly Sorrow Described
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Psalm 38, the Psalmist describes his great sorrow in sinning against his God.
Invitation: Satan Transforms Himself
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 11:12-14 Paul warns of false teachers who seem to be ministers of righteousness. This teaches us to test all teaching by the Word of God, and also to test ourselves to ensure we are teaching only truth.
Invitation: Escaping the Bondage of Sin
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Through God’s redemptive work, we are able to escape the bondage of sin, and inherit eternal life.
Invitation: A Doorkeeper in the House of My God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Psalm 84:10-11, the Psalmist describes beautifully the advantages to having a relationship with the Almighty.
Invitation: Preaching Redemption to All Men
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Ephesians 3:8-12, Paul indicated his purpose was to preach redemption to all men. We too have that obligation.
Invitation: Wait on the Lord
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The Psalmist, in Psalm 37:30-38, notes that ultimately God will save the righteous. Wait on the Lord.
