Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Growing in Grace and Knowledge
Invitation delivered by: Jerry Gallman
To grow in the favor of God, it is necessary to know God’s will for man. Growth in knowledge through study leads to growing in the favor or grace of God (cf. 2 Peter 3:18).
Invitation: Taught by God’s Grace
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Titus 2:11-ff speaks of the grace of God, and what it teaches us with regard to obedience to Him.
Invitation: That’s Irrational
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Among other irrational thoughts discussed, Justin points out the absurdity of the idea that a person can be a Christian while practicing sin (cf. 1 John 3:4-9).
Invitation: Itching Ears
Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson
Darren discusses Paul’s warning that in the last days, some would “heap up to themselves teachers, having itching ears” (2 Timothy 4:3-4). He points out the importance of heeding God’s worth, as only truth can save us!
Invitation: God’s Way is Best
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Men constantly believe that their way of looking at things is best. Often it is foolish and destructive. In contrast, if we accept the wisdom of God, we will always be blessed.
Invitation: Striving for Perfection
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Cox
It is true that no one is perfect. We all sin (cf. Romans 3:23). But, the fact that we aren’t perfect does not give us the right to not strive for perfection. Passages such as 1 John 3:6 show us as Christians that we must strive for perfection.
Invitation: Give Me Thy Heart
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin notes that all we have belongs to God. We are merely stewards. If we recognize this, whether it is our money our our heart, all decisions we make will be made with God at the forefront of our mind.
Invitation: Teach us To Number Our Days
Invitation delivered by: Dennis Craig
Dennis uses the text of Psalm 90, the prayer of Moses near the end of a generation’s wandering in the wilderness, to discuss the frailty and duration of our life on earth.
Invitation: Physical VS Spiritual Cleansing
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson
We take baths each day to cleanse ourselves physically, and yet so many are unwilling to wash in water to cleanse ourselves from the filth of sin. Why is that? Baptism is necessary for salvation.
Invitation: We Need to be Diligent
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson
Joshua exorts us regarding the need for continual diligence and attention as we live each day as Christians.
Invitation: Do or Do Not, There is No Try
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson
In our lives as Christians, we either do, or we do not. Too often Christians say that they “tried” to obey, or “tried” to avoid sin. Consider passages such as Matthew 25:34-46, either we will have done God’s will, or not. Our eternal destiny is at stake. Yoda had it right!
Invitation: Living for the Moment
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Jeremiah uses the text of Luke 16 (The Rich man and Lazarus) to point out the consequences of living life for the moment, without concern for the future.
Invitation: Saved in Childbearing
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin supplies an explanation of the text of 1 Timothy 2:11-15, as well as making proper applications regarding the teaching opportunities and responsibilities available to women.
Invitation: Focus on the Gift, Not the Box!
Invitation delivered by: Roger Paulsel
Roger uses a humorous personal experience to illustrate an important point from Acts 17. All God gives us is for the purpose of our seeking for and finding Him (cf. vs. 27).
Invitation: Euphemisms
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Jackson
Josh discusses the importance of grace in speech, pointing out that the use of Euphemisms (substitutes for profanity and blasphemy) are inappropriate for Christians.
