Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Winning the War Against the Flesh
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The apostle Paul, in Galatians 5 talks about the conflict that exists in every man, between the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. He also explain how to win the war against the flesh.
Invitation: The Foundation of Men
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The invitation was based upon Proverbs 12:2-3. Men are not established by sin. Rather, the foundation is to be found with God.
Invitation: Seeing the Invisible
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
When we look for the invisible rather than the visible, it gives us the ability to handle the despair and pressures of this life. “Our light affliction” is “but for a moment.”
Invitation: Tension then Rejoicing
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
It is easy to see the point at which the penitent achieved reconciliation with God in the New Testament. In examples such as the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8), Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9) and the Philippian Jailor (Acts 16), those who heard the gospel and were convicted of their sin were concerned, showing immediate desire to respond to God’s commands. Having done so, and finally being baptized for the remission of their sins, they “went on their way rejoicing.”
Invitation: Election by God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Stan examines 1 Thessalonians 1:4, and discusses what it means to be “elected” by God. The text itself, (see verse 9) shows that in order to be elected by God, it was necessary that they had turned to God from idols. This is an indication of the necessity of repentance.
Invitation: God Was Not Well Pleased
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
1 Corinthians 10:1-5 is used to show how continued faithfulness is necessary for us to be saved eternally.
Invitation: The Wisdom of God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The talk contrasts the wisdom of God with the words of men. (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5).
Invitation: Why God’s Armor is Needed
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Using Ephesians 6:12, Stan explains why the armor of God is needed.
Invitation: The Character of the New Man
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin gives a paraphrase of Colossians 3, as Paul describes the character of the new man of Christ.
Invitation: We Shall Stand Before the Throne
Invitation delivered by: Ben Schmidt
Ben read from Matthew 25, Mark 9 and Revelation 20 to show the difference between everlasting destruction, and everlasting reward. He made the point that our obedience, or lack thereof will determine whether our names are written in the book of life, as he called for needed repentance and obedience to the gospel.
Invitation: Modesty is Important
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
It is possible for us to dress immodestly simply because we aren’t careful. Your dress affects your influence, and may be a stumbling block to others. This lesson is an exhortation to modest dress.
Invitation: You Must Repent!
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The lesson establishes that all who are in sin (whether an alien sinner, or one who has become a Christian) must repent! Paul’s writing in 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 explains what repentance truly is.
Invitation: Take Heed to Yourself
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Armando uses the text of Deuteronomy 4:7-14 to emphasize how God expects us to keep the statutes and commandments that He delivers to man.
Invitation: The Need to be Steadfast
Invitation delivered by: Ben Schmidt
Ben points out that it is not enough to start serving God. We must continue steadfastly, loving him with all our hearts, souls and minds. cf. Mark 12:30.
Invitation: Readings Concerning the Christ
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin reads a series of passages which serve to identify and describe Jesus as the only begotten Son.
