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

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Sermon: The Correct Path to Unity

John 17 and other passages are used to establish that unity can be obtained only as disciples submit to the authority of Jesus Christ in doctrine and conduct.

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Sermon: Must We be Perfect to be Pleasing?

Sermon by Kris Braddock – Third of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. In this lesson Kris establishes that the call for unity based on doctrinal uniformity does not demand perfection. Our Lord makes provision for growth and maturity.

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Sermon: Coming to Agreement on Matters of Faith

Sermon by Kris Braddock – Second of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. In this lesson Kris shows that those with a good heart, and a willingness to study together, can come to unity in matters of faith.

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Sermon: The Biblical Basis of Fellowship

Sermon by Kris Braddock – First of three sermons discussing in detail the basis for fellowship in unity. This lesson establishes the fundamental truths upon which the series is based.

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Sermon: The Platform of Unity

This sermon examines the text of Ephesians 4, which establishes a platform every Christian must accept, forming a basis for unity.

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Sermon: Choices Local Churches Must Make

Each local congregation must decide to be steadfast in the face of opposition and false doctrine; Zealous in the Lord’s work; and, work for Unity and Peace.
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Sermon: Open Our Eyes That We May See

Sermon based in part on a text from 2 Kings 6:11-18. Open our eyes that we may see the:

  • Power of God
  • Power of Truth
  • Power of Love
  • Power of Unity in Christ
  • Power of Forgiveness

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Sermon: Finding Common Ground

This seventh sermon preached by Jerry Fite in our gospel meeting May 9-14, 2009 reveals the only legitimate way we can find common ground religiously.

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Sermon: Unity – Is It Based in Diversity? Or Truth?

The sermon used the recent rift in the Episcopal church to teach a lesson on the importance of Biblical unity. The scriptures clearly teach that unity is based on the truth of God’s word.

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Elijahs and Obadiahs

In 1 Kings 18, we have the record of a conversation between the prophet Elijah and a steward of King Ahab named Obadiah.

Obadiah

The name Obadiah is a common one in the Old Testament. We know nothing of the man other than what is revealed in this text. From the text we can state with confidence his faithfulness to Jehovah, even though he was “in charge of his [Ahab’s] house” (vs. 3).

Verses 4 and 5 of 1 Kings 18 reveals that Obadiah “feared the Lord greatly”, and had personally secured the safety of 100 prophets by hiding them from the murderous actions of Jezebel.

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Sermon: Unity in the Body of Christ

Ephesians 4:1-16. The text indicates that there are certain attitudes necessary for Christian Unity (lowliness, gentleness, longsuffering, and love); and certain doctrinal truths upon which the unity of the Spirit is based (cf. 4:4-5)

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Sermon: Four Little Things

Four little creatures, listed in Proverbs 30:24-26 (The ant, rock badger, locust and spider) teach us wise lessons about industry, God’s protection, unity and boldness in serving God.

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Sermon: Unity and Diversity

In 1 Corinthians 12;12-ff, the apostle Paul indicates that we as Christians are diverse members of the one body. With Christ as head, we each do our part to edify the body as we give heed to Him.

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Podcast: Is Sincerity Sometimes Enough?

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Podcast Number 56

Denominationalists have long called for union and tolerance of doctrine error, and vain religious practices. The common claim is that as long as one is sincere, he is accepted by God. This is not true. There is a litmus test for acceptance by God, abiding in truth!

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Sermon: Divine Signposts

There are certain aspects of the Christian life and demeanor that, when seen by the unbeliever or the true seeker, serve to indicate the true Christian, and the right way to God.

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