Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Invitation: Christ Our Sacrifice
Invitation delivered by: Kyle Chamblee
Kyle reads the text of Hebrews 9 as a means of offering the invitation.
Invitation: Submitting to One Another
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin describes the aspect of love that would preclude a Christian offending his brother or sister in Christ.
Invitation: Parenting 101
Invitation delivered by: Kyle Chamblee
Kyle appeals to the scriptures to give instructions on parenting children.
Invitation: What is the Kingdom?
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin uses parables found in Matthew 13 to help explain what is the Kingdom of God.
Invitation: Nor Do They Understand
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Armando explains the importance of understanding God’s will that we might be saved. Text: Matthew 13:1-ff.
Invitation: The Right Way to be Right
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin explains that while it is necessary to be right concerning the things of God, such should emanate from a love for God and truth, not pride.
Invitation: Godly Sorrow
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Josh uses the text of 2 Corinthians 7:8-ff, to explain the godly sorrow that should be present in every person guilty of sin, that they might repent and be saved.
Invitation: Why Do We Sing?
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
In an invitation talk given on our 5th Sunday singing night, Jeremiah Cox asks and answers the question, Why Do We Sing? (Psalm 63).
Invitation: Fear God
Invitation delivered by: Chad Gallman
Chad uses the book of Ecclesiastes to establish the truth that man, because he is man, should fear God.
Invitation: Bible 101
Invitation delivered by: Kyle Chamblee
In his first effort to speak to the brethren, Kyle uses the construct of a “pop quiz” to teach some fundamental truths from God’s word.
Invitation: How to Prepare for the Day of the Lord
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Since, as 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 indicates that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, many will be unprepared for that day. We can not know when the Lord will come, so those in the light will be sure and prepare themselves for that day.
