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By Stan Cox, on February 19th, 2012
The sermon uses Paul’s exhortation to godly living in 1 Timothy 4:7-9 as a basis for needed admonitions. Paul contrasted godly living with physical exercise. Things such as physical exercise, money, education and tradition all have a “little profit.” However, they are also subject to abuse. In contrast, godliness is “profitable for all things.”
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By Stan Cox, on February 14th, 2011
This lesson by Stan was based on an article written by Joe Price. In recognizing that one has no control over his reputation, Stan establishes that the most important thing is to establish yourself as righteous in character. Reputation is only what others think you to be, Character is what you are, and God knows how you truly are.
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By Stan Cox, on October 25th, 2010
This sermon by Josh Cox examines the text of 2 Peter 1:5-11 to determine the characteristics that make for Spiritual Maturity. (Virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love).
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By Stan Cox, on January 16th, 2010
2 Peter 1:5-11
Here the apostle Peter calls Christians to add to themselves various righteous characteristics. The list includes: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love.
Peter indicates they are to do this for “this very reason”, referring back to the previous verses where eternal promises are alluded to as being given by God’s divine power. In effect, the promise of redemption and hope of heaven are our motivation to living a godly life. Considering what God has done for us in sending Jesus leads us to diligence, that we might mature into the disciples God would have us to be.
Verses 8-11 indicate that these promises are conditional, but sure. If we add these characteristics to the foundation, faith; there is no doubt as to what we will receive. “For so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom…” (vs. 11).
It is our choice. Will we choose apathy, leading to spiritual blindness and apostasy? Or, will we choose zeal, leading to a sure standing with God, and an eternal abode with our “Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”?
By Stan Cox, on May 31st, 2009
Sermon based on the text of Ephesians 4:17-24. The new man of God is to live a life characterized by righteoueness.
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By Stan Cox, on February 11th, 2008
Jeroboam convinced the Northern Tribes that it was too much to ask them to return to Jerusalem to worship God. Instead he fashioned golden idols, and introduced idolatry to the nation of Israel. (cf. 1 Kings 12). It is often claimed that God requires too much of us. Is it true? This sermon establishes that what God requires is reasonable and doable for the Christian.
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By Stan Cox, on May 3rd, 2007
AOTS Number 24
As Christians, we are held by our God to a higher standard. It is appropriate for us to work on our faults, and conquer them that we might please God.
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By Stan Cox, on March 8th, 2007
Podcast Number 43
King David was an adulterer and a murderer. Still, the Bible calls David a man “after God’s own heart”. How could this be?
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By Stan Cox, on December 3rd, 2006
Podcast Number 29
The Apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 7:1 admonishes Christians to purify themselves from filthiness,
and perfect holiness. This lesson describes and explains how this can be accomplished.
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By Stan Cox, on October 8th, 2006
 A couple of weeks ago two events happened on the same day, that represented the best and worst of our society.
First, former pro golfer Byron Nelson passed away from natural causes after having led a long and eventful life. Second, Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Terrell Owens was admitted to the hospital after overdosing on pain medication.
Continue reading » In The News: T.O. & Lord Byron
By Stan Cox, on August 25th, 2006
Podcast Number # 15
The twelfth chapter of Romans gives a list of characteristics, identifying the ideal for a Christian.
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By Stan Cox, on June 11th, 2006
The Apostle Paul stated in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The Christian, with the help of the Lord, is able to accomplish what Christ requires in the areas of: Courage, Selflessness, Influence, Godliness & Steadfastness.
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By Stan Cox, on June 4th, 2006
Sermon Title: The New Man
Ephesians 4:17-24. As Christians, our life should be a life of righteousness and godliness rather than being characterized by the worldliness of our past existence.
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By Stan Cox, on May 7th, 2006
Sermon Title: Godliness
Heath Rogers preached this lesson regarding the necessity of adding to our faith the Christian grace of Godliness (as per 2 Peter 1). This was as good a lesson as I have heard on the subject of Godliness, and I commend the lesson to you.
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