By Stan Cox, on December 26th, 2010
It is not surprising to know that this morning’s sermon is on the subject of Resolutions. Its intent is to encourage us to greater work and diligence to God in 2011. New Year’s resolutions are a natural topic as we begin 2011.
But, as this is the last Sunday of the old year, it is also appropriate for us to look back. As important as resolutions are, introspection is necessary as well.
No, we are not to look back with longing, nor despair, nor pride at the accomplishments of the past. Our intent as we remember is self-examination. “Examine yourselves, as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves…” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
How did you do in 2010? What did you do right? What do you need to do better in 2011? Today is a good day to ask yourself.
By Stan Cox, on December 26th, 2010
The sermon encourages all to examine their priorities, and determine any needed changes to serve God acceptably in the new year.
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By Stan Cox, on August 15th, 2010
A Study of Psalm 101. The Psalm reveals the resolution of the King of Israel to reign with justice and righteousness in the Kingdom. His resolve, and attitudes toward both the wicked and just serve as an object lesson for Christian’s today.
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By Stan Cox, on December 27th, 2009
A new year is upon us, and it is a good time to resolve to do a better job of living for our Lord. Of course, any time is a good time to resolve to do a better job of living for our Lord, but none better than the present.
We are now a full decade into the 21st century. It is an amazing thing that despite the passing of time, God and His word remain just as relevant and significant today as He and it have ever been.
What do you want to do this next year to better serve Him? Study more? Pray more? Be more diligent in attending Bible class or worship? Share the gospel with more lost souls? Be more loving? More hospitable? More longsuffering? More patient? More diligent?
All are laudable goals, and are well worth considering. Surely we all have room for improvement!
By Stan Cox, on January 6th, 2009
Clip these, and stick them on your refrigerator or some other
conspicuous space!
Personal
- Read entire Bible within a year’s time.
- Practice Hospitality.
- Host a Bible Study.
- Increase prayer quality and frequency.
- Meditate often.
- Preach to others.
- Worship elsewhere while on vacation.
At West Side
- Attend the 5:40 pm personal work meeting each Sunday.
- Sign the duty lists in the foyer to volunteer.
- Be diligent in both preparation for and participation in Bible classes.
- Avoid conflicts with our scheduled gospel meetings and singing.
- Increase weekly giving if possible.
- Greet Visitors
- Attend quarterly singings.
- Take notes during preaching.
- Tell others about our web site.
- Request CD’s to hand out to others.
By Stan Cox, on January 6th, 2009
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
~ Philippians 3:13-14
The apostle Paul determined to “press toward the goal.” The record of his ministry in the New Testament attests to his success in this determination. Paul was not successful by chance. He was resolute, making it his primary purpose in life to fulfill the ministry given him by God. “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also” (Romans 1:15).
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