Category: Invitations
Invitations and short talks delivered by the men at the West Side congregation.
Invitation: Perverting the Gospel
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Both in Galatians 1, and 2 Corinthians 11, Paul warns his readers about “putting up with” a perverted gospel. A perverted gospel can not save! We must contend for and accept the faith as it was once delivered to us!
Invitation: Demolition and Rebuilding
Invitation delivered by: Brad Gallman
In this talk, Brad noted that one must first demolish a building before a new, better building can be erected. The same is so with God’s efforts toward men. The old man is demolished, that a new man may be created by Him.
Invitation: Taking Responsibility for Your Soul
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
The Bible teaches that man has a certain amount of responsibility for his own standing before God. Faith working together with obedience is the message of scripture.
Invitation: Living and Dying
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 2 Corinthians 4, the apostle Paul contrasts the ultimate resolution of our physical lives (death) with the ultimate resolution of our spiritual lives as Christians (eternal life).
Invitation: You Reap What You Sow
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Galatians 6:7-8, Paul warns that we will reap what we sow, and gives the exhortation to do good, to reap God’s approval.
Invitation: For the Love of God and Man
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In 1 John 5:1-2, the apostle reveals that obedience to the commands of God are necessary for us to properly express our love both for God, and for man.
Invitation: Preaching, the Gospel, Faith and Salvation
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Romans 1 and Romans 10 show the relationship between the preaching of the gospel, and the formation of the faith that saves men’s souls.
Invitation: Come to the Water’s Source
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
In Jesus’ discourse to the Samaritan woman (John 4) he teaches us the importance of coming to Him, the source of Living water!
Invitation: If then you were raised with Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 3:1, Paul introduces an “if/then” statement which establishes two things. If you were raised with Christ, you have an obligation to serve Him, and you have the hope of reward for such service.
Invitation: Further Clothed
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In, 2 Corinthians 5, Paul expressed his hope and aim to live for God to be further clothed in immortality.
Invitation: Christian Characteristics Equip Us
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The Christian attributes listed in such places as Galatians 5, 2 Peter 1 and Ephesians 6 equip us to handle Satan’s onslaughts, and prepare us for an eternity in heaven with God.
Invitation: Christ, Our Perfect High Priest
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Hebrews 7 describes the superiority of Christ as our High Priest. He is perfect, both as sacrifice and priest. Therefore, He is able to save us to the uttermost.
Invitation: Making Your Call and Election Sure
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The text of 2 Peter 1 shows that we can impact (either by diligence or neglect) our standing with God.
Invitation: Consider God in All Aspects
Invitation delivered by: Jonathan Hinds
Jonathan uses Romans 11:22 to introduce the thought that we should consider all aspects of God’s nature. To emphasize either His goodness or His severity to the dtriment of the opposite is to develop an incorrect view of Him.
Invitation: Our Sufficiency is in Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The 10th chapter of 2 Corinthians is examined to make the point that our sufficiency is not in ourselves, but in the Lord. Therefore, “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” (vs. 17)
