Author: Stan Cox

Minister, West Side church of Christ since August of 1989 ........ Editor of Watchman Magazine (1999-2018 Archives available online @ http://watchmanmag.com) ........ Writer, The Patternists: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatternists

Sermon: Lessons Learned from King Abijah

King Abijah

The text of 2 Chronicles teaches us that the battle is not won by superior forces or brlliant tactics. It is won when righteous men trust in their God.

Sermon: Doctrine – What is It? Why is it Important?

Doctrine

A discussion of the concept of doctrine as it is revealed in the Bible. Why is doctrinal preaching not popular today? What is it? and why is it so important?

Sermon: Singing Praises to God

 

Singing

The lesson is a discussion of singing as an act of worship, and a means by which we can offer the sacrifice of our lips to a deserving God.

Sermon: The 5 Fingers of Prayer

The 5 Fingers of Prayer

Using the five fingers of your hand as a mnemonic, the lesson teaches us to pray for loved ones, teachers and healers, leaders, the weak and troubled, and ourselves.

Sermon: The God of Comfort

In 2 Corinthians 7, the apostle noted the comfort he received from Titus, when told of the Corinthians penitent hearts. God supplies comfort to His people. Often the people themselves are the source of that comfort, as they supply support and help to each other.

Sermon: Providence – Protection & Punishment

The Lesson explains the text of Acts 12, noting both God’s protection of Peter and the punishment inflicted upon Herod for not giving glory to Him.

Sermon: Valiant Gideon

The lesson is a textual examination of Judges 6-8, which records the life and person of Gideon, a valiant man of God. Several applications that are germane to us can be made.

Sermon: R-E-S-P-E-C-T & Disrespect

Respect2

Three points: 1) Christians must always respect others; 2) Christians must always live in such a way to gain the respect of others; 3) God is worthy of, and demands our respect of Him.

Keith Lambert Meeting (November 4-7, 2018)

Below are all of the sermon audio files, Powerpoint files, and video files of the meeting with brother Keith Lambert, which was conducted on November 4-7, 2018.

Sunday Class, 11/4/18:  A Clean Heart

Sunday AM, 11/4/18:  What Will Make the Church Grow?

Sunday PM, 11/4/18: Learning to Hate What God Hates

Monday, 11/5/18: Are There Saved People in Every Church?

Tuesday, 11/6/18: The Devil is a Roaring Lion

Wednesday, 11/7/18:  The Judgment Day

  • Sermon Audio
  • Powerpoint
  • Video Note:  Due to some technical difficulties, the video has been broken up into 3 segments (By watching all three, you get all but 5 minutes of the 51 minute lesson.

Sermon: Propitiation

Propitiation

What does the term Propitiation mean, and how does the term relate to God’s scheme for redeeming man?

Sermon: The Evil Reign of King Jehoram

The Evil Reign of Jehoram

(2 Chronicles 21). King Jehoram of Judah was, unlike his father, an evil king. He abused his power, was corrupted by his wife, and his pride and amibition led to his demise. There are many good applications to be made as we seek to avoid his mistakes.

Sermon: Confession

Confession

The lesson is a discussion of the nature of and requirement to confess the good confession before men – “with the mouth confession is made to salvation.” (Romans 10:10).

Sermon: A Christian’s View of the Unborn

Christian View of the Unborn

A Christian’s view of the unborn requires a respect for the sanctity of life, even in the womb. In the face of societal division, the Christian should bring light, not heat to the discussion.

Sermon: The Attributes of God

The Attributes of God

The lesson looks at what the scripture reveals about the person, position and character of Jehovah.

Sermon: Proverbs on Parenting

Proverbs on Parenting

The book of Proverbs has much to say about Parenting. Emphasis in this lesson is on Love, Instruction and Correction.