Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Be Who Jesus Knows You Can Be
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Jesus is certain we can make it to heaven. That’s why he prepared those mansions for us. We can have confidence too, and live for Him. All men can be saved!
Invitation: Being in Christ
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
In this talk, Josh describes the hope, peace and promises that are ours when we are in Christ, and work to add the fruit of the Spirit to our lives (cf. Galatians 5).
Invitation: Practice
Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson
One thing common to all Olympic athletes is that they practiced continually and diligently in order to become the best athletes they possibly could be. Darren points out, using passages such as 2 Peter 1:5-11, the importance of practicing the Christian faith. As we do so, we grow and mature, and benefit from God’s blessings.
Invitation: Faith and Obedience
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Ephesians 2:8-10 expresses the correct relationship sustained between faith and obedience in the salvation of man.
Invitation: Fair Minded? Or Simply Curious?
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Acts 17 describes two different responses to the gospel of Christ. The Bereans were noble in their fair minded reception of truth. The Athenians however, were largely undiscerning as they equated the truth with any other “new thing.”
Invitation: Hitting the Bullseye
Invitation delivered by: Roger Paulsel
In this talk, brother Paulsel asks an interesting question. Do we “hit the bullseye” regarding our spiritual activity because we are fulfilling our own expectations? Or because we are fulfilling God’s expectations?! It is only truly hitting the mark if we submit ourself to God’s requirements of us.
Invitation: Wisdom of Men VS Wisdom of God
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Jeremiah uses the text of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 to emphasize that our preaching should not be based in or heavy on illustrations, quotes and the wisdom of men. Effective preaching and teaching has its basis in God’s word!
Invitation: The Light We Are to Shine is not Our Own
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Armando uses the text of Christ’s sermon (Matthew 5 & 6) to point out that we are to be the lights of the world, but not to bring attention to ourselves! The point is that good works are to be done, but we must take care both of our motivation, and the way in which we do those works.
Invitation: Liberty in Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
On July 4, 1776, America declared her independence. In a similar vein, one who becomes a child of God obtains independence from sin – liberty is found in Christ Jesus (cf. Galatians 5:1).
Invitation: The Greatest Gift of Love
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Jeremiah points out in his talk that God’s gift of His Son, sent to earth to die on the cross for the sins of man, constitutes the greatest gift ever given to mankind.
Invitation: A Story about Joe
Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson
Darren gives a concise history of the man who penned the poem that was put to music, and is now known by the title, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” His life was an example of Jesus’ call to obey the two great commandments, Love God and Love your neighbor.
Invitation: The Methods of Satan
Invitation delivered by: Ron Doss
In this talk, Ron discusses what the scriptures reveal about Satan’s attempts to destroy the faith of Christians. Whether deception, persecution or temptation, we must be on guard against his devices.
Invitation: An Invitation From Family
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin points out that when the invitation is offered, it is offered by a family to any member of that family who has a need, or to anyone future family member who desires to obey the Lord. It is an invitation offered from love.
Invitation: Familiar, but Profound
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Many of the passages detailing God’s scheme of redemption are familiar to us. It is important that we not allow familiarity to breed contempt. If the words of inspiration are read with care, they are profound and uplifting.
Invitation: The State of the Bible
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Surveys show that most consider the Bible to be Holy, but not particularly relevant to our time and society. However, the Holy Spirit affirms that it is capable of perfecting those who read it (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17).