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By Stan Cox, on August 17th, 2011
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin uses Hebrews 5:12-ff to point out the sadness of a Christian life that is marred by apathy. He uses this as a call to conviction and committment as the invitation is offered.
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By Stan Cox, on March 15th, 2010
Revelation 3:14-22
Our Lord’s final letter to the seven churches in Asia was addressed to the Laodiceans. Laodicea was about 100 miles inland of Ephesus, just northwest of Colosse.
The city was a wealthy one, and apparently the church was as well. This letter is unique among the twelve, in that there is nothing positive said about the congregation.
Though rich materially, Jesus said that the church was, “wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.”
The sin of the Laodiceans was apathy, colorfully described as being “lukewarm.” Equally colorful is the response of the Lord, “because you are lukewarm … I will vomit you out of my mouth” (vs. 16).
The Lord rebuked the Laodiceans because He loved them. He loves us as well. Remember, apathy is unpalatable to Him. If we are going to stand acceptable in His sight, we must give ourselves wholly to His service. Nothing less will suffice.
By Stan Cox, on February 6th, 2010
One of the most admirable qualities of the apostle Paul was his zeal. That zeal was present before he became a Christian, and in fact was partly responsible for his destructive work as a persecutor of God’s people. Paul said as much in Galatians 1:14, “And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.”
We readily accede to the fact that zeal alone is insufficient to ensure admirable action. In fact, Paul admonished the Jews despite their zeal. He said, “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God” (Romans 10:2-3).
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By Stan Cox, on December 6th, 2009
 It got cold outside this past week! I got an email from a preacher friend in Edna, TX (down south), who told me they got between 1” and 2” of snow a couple of days ago! Snow in south Texas?
The grass is going dormant, and the leaves have just about all given up the ghost, and it certainly is not my favorite time of the year! Oh well, knowing North Texas, it will probably be in the 70’s on Christmas day.
The cool weather reminded me of Revelation 3:15-16, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish that you were either cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth.”
I’m not saying that our Lord likes the cold, but He at least prefers it to lukewarm Christians!
By Stan Cox, on December 6th, 2009
 It got cold outside this past week! I got an email from a preacher friend in Edna, TX (down south), who told me they got between 1” and 2” of snow a couple of days ago! Snow in south Texas?
The grass is going dormant, and the leaves have just about all given up the ghost, and it certainly is not my favorite time of the year! Oh well, knowing North Texas, it will probably be in the 70’s on Christmas day.
The cool weather reminded me of Revelation 3:15-16, “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish that you were either cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth.”
I’m not saying that our Lord likes the cold, but He at least prefers it to lukewarm Christians!
By Stan Cox, on November 18th, 2009
I am going to include in this post all of the sermons preached by brother Keith Greer in our recent meeting, November 7-12, 2009.
The Perils of Postponement (Saturday)
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Rise Above Minimal Service (Sunday Class)
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Prayerlessness (Sunday AM)
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Uncompromising Faith (Sunday PM)
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Will God Bless America? (Monday)
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Sermon Audio: Sorry, did not record.
Same Principles in Every Age (Tuesday)
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Keys to Joy (Wednesday AM)
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Gratitude (Wednesday PM)
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God Said, But… (Thursday)
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Brother Greer did a fine job this past week, and I commend each of these lessons to you!
By Stan Cox, on April 16th, 2009
Preachers sometimes compare notes about the congregations where they preach. I have noticed a term that several have used, (and I have used myself), to describe some Christians. The term is “high maintenance.”
 Some cars are referred to as “high maintenance.” I came across a quote from a man who drove a Fiat. He said it stands for, Fix It All the Time. But, in his mind it was worth the headache to be able to drive a high performance machine. Of course, there are some jalopies that are high maintenance as well. Another word for these cars is “junk”, and they are hardly worth the effort to keep them running.
Some ladies are referred to as “high maintenance,” referring to the amount of attention they demand. They expect constant gifts and attention, and if they don’t get what they want their feelings are hurt or they lose interest. Used in this way, the term is certainly not a compliment. Nor is it normally a complement when a preacher refers to a Christian as “high maintenance.” However, it is not always a negative thing either.
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By Stan Cox, on December 28th, 2008
Too many Christians are apathetic in their Christian walk. Rather than working diligently in our Lord’s service, they are “at ease in Zion” (cf. Amos 6:1)
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By Stan Cox, on December 21st, 2008
The Lord’s church has many enemies, some without, and more damaging, others within. The lesson details 7 “instruments” opposing the church.
- Persecution
- The World
- Mammon
- Discord
- Division
- False Doctrine
- Lukewarmness
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By Stan Cox, on July 29th, 2008
Guest speaker Joshua Cox establishes from scripture that as Christians we are to live lives of contentment. The pursuit and love of money is problematic in the Christian life.
One exception to note: A Christian must not be content with regard to his knowledge of God’s word. He must press on, and strive for perfection.
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By Stan Cox, on July 2nd, 2008
There are few that will find the narrow way that leads to Life (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). There are many impediments. It is a strict and difficult way, many are prejudiced or deceived. Others are led astray by peer pressure. Some are untaught. Concerning the latter, Christians have the responsiblity to preach the gospel.
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By Stan Cox, on July 2nd, 2008
Men show themselves to be fools when the deny God’s existence, disobey His commands, prate, meddle and show carelessness in their lives.
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By Stan Cox, on March 30th, 2008
We care the most when an event or circumstance impacts us directly. The Sermon points out that the grace of God and the gospel of Christ have a direct impact upon each and everyone of us. We should show our care by becoming obedient to God’s word.
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By Stan Cox, on March 11th, 2008
Revelation 3:1-6
The Lord’s fifth letter to the seven churches, written to the church in Sardis, identifies a local congregation that was “dead.”
Sardis was the capital city of ancient Lydia, a province of Asia Minor. The Lord noted that the congregation there had “a name that you are alive.”
It must be noted that God does not see things the way man does (cf. Isaiah 55:8). That the church in Sardis was seen to be alive (perhaps by others, perhaps by themselves), held no sway with the Lord. He reserved his strongest condemnation for this congregation, and called them to repentance.
Note that their “works” were not “perfect before God.” God judges us by the things we do, whether good or bad (cf. 2 Cor. 5:10). He demands righteous and steadfast obedience to His will. This is a serious consideration as any congregation examines her standing before God.
By Stan Cox, on February 17th, 2008
Apathy, the distractions of sin, lack of study, discouragement, a lack of love… All of these things can be an impediment to spiritual growth.
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