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

Podcast: The Babylonian Account of the Flood

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Podcast Number 27

A comparison of ancient Babylonian traditions regarding a worldwide flood, and what the scripture teaches in the book of Genesis, gives external evidence regarding the historicity of the actual event.

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Sermon: The Will of God

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Ninth in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. “He who does the will of God abides forever.” In this lesson, we have described what the will of God demands of the child of God.

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Sermon: The Pride of Life

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Eighth in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The third of three tools Satan uses to influence men to sin, the Pride of Life. The Pharisees and Sadducees are used as object lessons regarding the danger of Pride.

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Sermon: Eternal Blessings in Christ

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Seventh in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. Where the world passes away, those who live according to God’s will have the hope of eternal blessings through their relationship with the Son of God.

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Sermon: The Lust of the Eyes

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Sixth in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The lust of the eyes is examined, with a special emphasis placed upon the sin of covetousness.

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Sermon: The Lust of the Flesh

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Fifth in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The lust of the flesh is examined, as gluttony, drunkenness and sexual immorality are cited as common examples of said lust.

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Sermon: Sacred and Sinful Desire

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Fourth in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The concept of lust is examined and defined. There are certain things that Christains can and should desire. However, illicit desire is properly referred to as lust.

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Sermon: The Proper Objects of Love

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Third in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. While a love of the world is properly condemned by scripture, there are certain objects that we as Christians are obligated to love.

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Sermon: Love Defined

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) Second in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The concept of love is properly defined. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of “agape” love.

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Podcast: Saving a Soul from Death

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Podcast Number 26

One way to express love for our brethren, as revealed by James in James 5:19-20, is to turn back one who has fallen in sin to a life of righteousness.

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Sermon: The World

(Gospel Meeting: Mark Mayberry) First in a series of nine lessons based on 1 John 2:15-17. The world is properly defined in the text cited as the “Realm of Sin.”

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Sermon: The Power of the Gospel

The book of Acts contains numerous accounts of the gospel working in the hearts of man. Some responded to the preaching of truth to their salvation, others refused repentance. But, the word of God is a sharp, two-edged sword, and the power of God unto salvation.

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Sermon: Following Jesus

Matthew 16:24 is a record of Jesus’ invitation to His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him. It contains the essence of discipleship and should be carefully studied by all Christians.

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Podcast: Justified by Faith

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Podcast Number 25

The doctrine of justification by faith is a doctrine full of comfort to the Christian. It is also one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Bible.

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Sermon: False Teachers and Their End

In 2 Peter, chapter 2, the apostle describes false teachers who were endangering the welfare of the saints. He describes their character and lifestyle, and proclaims their eventual judgment before God.

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