Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Beside Ourselves for God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 5:12-15 the Apostle Paul acknowledged that he was beside himself for God. It was his great zeal, a zeal that should be present in each of us who name the name of Christ.
Invitation: Our Desire to be Further Clothed
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 a desire for immortality that he describes as a groaning. The language is beautiful, and describes a desire that every child of God should have.
Invitation: Well Pleasing to Him
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 5:7-11 Paul expressed his desire to be with Christ after death. As such, he determined to be well pleasing to Him.
Invitation: Steadfastly Set Your Face!
Invitation delivered by: Wesley Jobe
In Luke 9:51, the gospel writer reveals a very difficult moment in the life of Jesus. Knowing the end was near, Jesus “steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.”
What a wonderful example for us. When times of difficulty present themselves in our lives, will we face them steadfastly, and serve the Lord?
Invitation delivered by: Stan CoxInvitation: Contrasting Light and Darkness
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
In Ephesians 5:6-16, the apostle Paul contrasts light and darkness. We are to expose, rather than participate in the unfruitful works of darkness.
Invitation: Crucified With Christ
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
In Galatians 2:20, the apostle Paul expressed his recognition that his salvation was dependent upon Jesus Christ. We too should be crucified with Christ, and have Him direct our lives.
Invitation: The Precious Work of Preaching
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Romans 10:15 Paul describes how precious and important are preachers, and their efforts to save the souls of men. The gospel is the means by which God has chosen to save the world.
Invitation: Desire to Save Souls
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul requested prayers, that he might be able and effective in the preaching of the gospel. He expresses that we need to have the same desire.
Invitation: Receive the Kingdom as a Little Child
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
In Luke 18:16-17, Jesus commented on the innocence of the little children, noting the importance of becoming as a child to enter the kingdom of God.
Invitation: Ongoing Christian Development
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
2 Peter 1:5-11 talks of the need of continual spiritual development as a child of God.
Invitation: Our Response to the Love of Christ
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul states that we have been saved by grace. Isaiah 53 expressed what Christ suffered for us.
The love that we have for Christ should bring us to show our love by obedience to Him.
Invitation: The faith once for all delivered
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Jude 3, Jude indicates that the faith was once for all delivered. The Bible was authored by the Holy Spirit, and through Divine providence has been protected in its integrity until today.
Invitation: God Judges Faithful Stewardship
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, the apostle Paul notes that God is the sole judge of faithful stewardship. Therefore, we must please Him!
Invitation: “If then you were raised with Christ”
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 3:1-3, the apostle Paul shows the obligation of the child of God, based upon what has been obtained through Jesus Christ.
