Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Sincerity is not Enough
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Jeremiah uses the example of Paul, who was sincere even when persecuting Christians, to establish the truth that sincerity is serving God is insufficient. We must also be living in accord with His will.
Invitation: The Greater Blessing is in Giving
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Stan uses the text of Philippians 4:10-ff, to establish the truthfulness of the adage, it is better to give than receive. Paul was blessed by the gift given by the Philippians, but the church received the greater blessing.
Invitation: The Joy of Salvation
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Using the example of the Philippian Jailor’s conversion, Stan points out the joy that we obtain when we are obedient to the gospel (cf. Acts 16:30-33)
Invitation: When Enlightenment Really Isn’t
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin examines a misguided claim of spiritual enlightenment, showing the fallacy of focusing on the faults of others rather than the challenges of self.
Invitation: Gospel Meeting Attendance
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
In this short talk (5:45), Josh discusses the text of Hebrews 10:24-25, and the importance of attending services as a means of edifying one another. Application was made to the upcoming gospel meeting.
Invitation: Jesus Christ, Lord and Sustainer
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The text of John 15 is used to sustain the assertion that Jesus Christ is preeminent, and that we are spiritually sustained only through Him.
Invitation: Almost Persuaded is Eternally Lost
Invitation delivered by: Joshua Scroggins
Josh uses the text of Acts 26:28 and the lyrics of the song “Almost Persuaded” to exhort the audience to make the decision to serve Christ acceptably while time and opportunity remains.
Invitation: Why Do We Have the Invitation?
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin discusses why the tradition of offering an invitation at the end of our Wednesday Bible Study is a beneficial one.
Invitation: A Going Home Celebration
Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson
Darren discusses the fact that Christians should consider heaven to be our home, and celebrate the hope we have after this life is over.
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Invitation: When Was the Last Time You Fasted?
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
In this short talk, Justin discusses the benefit of fasting as a tool to growing our faith.
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Invitation: A Doer of the Word
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Jeremiah appeals to Matthew 7:21-ff and James 1:21-25 to establish the necessity of doing the will of God. This is contrasted with religious people who claim to serve God, but only practice the aspects of God’s will that suit them.
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Invitation: Priorities – God or Money?
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Josh uses teaching in Luke 12 and Mark 10 to point out that a focus on worldly possessions, or the means of obtaining said possessions, is a vain pursuit. Instead, it is proper to focus primarily on our service to God.
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Invitation: Delivered and Molded
Invitation delivered by: Ron Doss
Romans 6:15-17 is the text used to point out that Christians should not continue to sin. Rather, we are molded by the gospel of Christ to become far different. A new creature, transformed by God.
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Invitation: How Many Apples in a Seed?
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin uses the song to illustrate the importance of sharing the Word of God with others. Who knows how much fruit will be born in the planting of a single seed?
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Invitation: No Luxury of a Deadline
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Sometimes we can procrastinate when we know what the deadline is. However, we do not have that luxury when we are preparing for the day of the Lord. (cf. 2 Peter 3:10).
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