Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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
Invitation: There is No Profit Without Love
Invitation delivered by: Chad Gallman
As we contemplate the holiday seasons, and those less fortunate, Chad reminds us of the importance of acting with love and selflessness toward God and man.
Invitation: At the Rumor Mill
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin reads the lyrics of a song titled “At the Rumor Mill” to establish the spiritual damage done to those who both listen to and spread gossip.
Sermon: 5 Things God’s Children Should Never Worry About
Paul exhorts us to “be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). Among other things, 5 things stand out that the Christian should never worry about: 1) Being forsaken by God; 2) Feeling Useless; 3) The future; 4) Bothering God with prayer; and, 5) Feeling unforgiven.
Sermon: I Can Do All Things
Lesson 6 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.
The Apostle Paul affirms that with the Lord’s help, all necessary things can be accomplished. To obtain victory in Jesus, we must meditate on those things that are noble and praiseworthy.
Invitation: The Persecution of Christians Today
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Josh points out that more and more in our day and our society Christians are beginning to suffer for their faith. While Americans live in a tolerant society, there is no promise that religious freedom will continue. In John 15:18-19 Jesus warned about the inevitability of persecutuion. Are you prepared for such persecution?
Sermon: Accepting the Bible at Face Value
Much of the religious error and problems that exist do so because men are not willing to accept the Bible as it is written. The problem can be present among God’s people as well as those caught in denominational error.
Sermon: Hard Pressed but Not Crushed
Lesson 5 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.
In 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 the apostle Paul indicated that as children of God, though we are hard pressed on every side and in every way, we can persevere and gain victory with the help of our Lord. Our focus is not on the present, but on our future home with God.
Mining the Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-3
In the previous chapter, Peter had indicated that we are to purify our hearts through obeying the truth, revealed in God’s will for man. In our text, he continues the thought, calling for the Christian to remove evil from his character, (malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and evil speaking), and to replace it with God’s word. The Christian’s desire to know God’s word is to match the desire of a baby for his mother’s milk.
The word of God is here described by Peter as “pure” (NKJV). The KJV renders it “sincere.” God’s word is not harmful as long as it remains unsullied by the impurities men supply. Even in passages such as these the importance of doctrinal purity is evident. Be wary of those who seek to minimize the importance of such purity.
The pure word of God, when ingested, results in growth. By ingested we mean studied and applied. By growth we mean Christian maturity. Babes in Christ become full grown when they, “by reason of use [of God’s word], have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14). This desire for God’s word is a byproduct of His extended Grace. In fact, the totality of our life and faith is motivated by His gift to us (cf. Titus 2:11-12).
Invitation: Responses to the Invitation
Invitation delivered by: Jonathan Hinds
Jonathan uses the parable of the marriage feast in Matthew 22 to indicate the proper response to the invitation of God.
Sermon: The Defense of Paul
Paul, in chapters 21-26 of the book of Acts, had several opportunities to defend his actions when accused of heinous crimes. It is evident that Paul was persecuted because he was a Christian.
Sermon: The Resurrection
Lesson 4 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.
The Apostle Paul reveals the evidence for, and consequences of the Lord’s resurrection from the dead.
Invitation: Preaching the Word of God
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
Josh emphasizes that our preaching must be centered in the words of God rather than the opinions and philosophies of men.
In the News: Blasphemy and Idolatry
It is obvious that our country has undergone substantial and fundamental changes in the 236 years since our forefathers declared independence from English rule. A country founded upon the promise of religious freedom has become decidedly secular. Traditional moral standards have been replaced by a situational ethic, and what was once scorned is now championed. While there is obvious concern about our present economic and debt problems, few are interested in discussing moral issues.
Sermon: Philip’s Part in the Eunuch’s Conversion
As we consider all of the acts of conversion recorded in the book of Acts, there are different circumstances, but the same steps required for conversion. Philip’s interaction with the Ethiopian Eunuch supplies us the opportunity to see the part that a preacher plays in the conversion of men.
Sermon: Super Conquerors
Lesson 3 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.
Romans 8:31-39 gives us great comfort as we realize that in Christ we are “more than conquerors.”
