Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: The Help of God
Invitation delivered by: Brantley Gallman
The text of 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 contains the account of Jabez’ petition to God. It teaches us that the prayers of the righteous are heard by God, and God can and will help us.
Invitation: The Eyewitnesses KNOW Who He Is
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The Apostle Paul and other eyewitnesses of the resurrected Jesus have absolutely no doubt that He is the Christ!
Invitation: The One Body
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 1 Corinthians 12 the apostle Paul uses the concept of a physical body as a metaphor for the church. The lesson teaches the necessity of each member, and the care each should show toward one another.
Invitation: Working at Prayer
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 4:12-13 Paul identifies Epaphras as a friend to the Colossians. He said he was always “laboring fervently for you in prayers.” An interesting way to describe the act of prayer – as labor.
Invitation: A Summary of God’s Scheme of Redemption
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
The text of Ephesians 2:1-10 is examined to provide a concise summary of God’s scheme of redemption for mankind.
Invitation: No Partiality with God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Paul, in Colossians 3:18-25, gives numerous exhortations, emphasizing that a man’s standing with God is dependent upon his obedience. There are no exceptions to this, because God does not show partiality.
Invitation: Woe is Me!
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 1 Corinthians 9:3-16, the apostle notes that the preacher is worthy of support. But, Paul’s motivation was not money. As he wrote, “woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! (16).
Invitation: Equipped to Share the Gospel
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Gospel meetings are important, and give opportunity to preach to brethren, and the lost. Of greater importance is all disciples equipping themselves for the work of evangelism on a personal level.
Invitation: The Character of the Elect
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Colossians 3:12-15 Paul describes the proper character of the elect. Three things are noteworthy: Love, Humility and Peace.
Invitation: The Persuasive Power of the Gospel
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The apostle Paul, in Acts 19:8 is said to have boldly proclaimed the gospel of Christ. It saved through persuading the hearts of men.
Invitation: Be Prepared for Judgment
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
Josh uses the Lord’s parable of the Wheat and the Tares, recorded in Matthew 13:24-30, to establish the importance of preparation for the day of judgment.
Invitation: Wisdom and Grace
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 4:5-6, the Apostle calls for wisdom, and graceful speech.
Invitation: Burdens and Loads
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Galatians 6:1-5 is examined, discussing the burdens and loads a Christian is called upon to bear.
Invitation: The Stupidity of Evil
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Proverbs 12:1-3, shows clearly that a wise man accepts the instruction of the Lord, while the evil man is stupid in not doing so.
Invitation: The Realization of the Christian’s Hope
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The resurrection is the realization of the Christians hope! Because Christ was risen, we have the hope of life after death as well. (1 Corinthians 15)
