Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Subject Index
Study Material Categorized by Subject
Sermon: Faith and Friendship
Good Christians make good friends. This is because the basis of good friendship is love, which is the same basis of the Christian walk. The sermon examines Faith and friendship, to show how using Scriptural principles will help us to become better friends.
Invitation: Be Who Jesus Knows You Can Be
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Jesus is certain we can make it to heaven. That’s why he prepared those mansions for us. We can have confidence too, and live for Him. All men can be saved!
Sermon: This is a Faithful Saying…
Sermon by Jeremiah Cox (Note: His first time preaching a full sermon, Age 19).
The scriptures are profitable to complete a man, and equip him for every good work (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17). Jeremiah identifies and applies the truths found in four verses designated by the Holy Spirit as “faithful sayings.”
Mining the Scriptures: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Paul’s gracious prayer for the Thessalonians acknowledges that it is according to God’s grace that they would be glorified in the Lord Jesus Christ (vs. 12). This statement brings to mind two important considerations. First, we are saved by grace. Our glorification is a direct result of Christ’s gift, as He died on the cross for our sins. Second, to be glorified, we must be recipients of that grace.
Paul prayed that the Thessalonians would be counted “worthy of this calling” by God. It is God alone who determines whether one is or is not worthy. As revealed in the preceding verses, those who are not found worthy are punished with “everlasting destruction” (vs. 9), while the worthy are granted rest, “when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels” (vs. 7).
Here Paul enlarges on the blessings of being found worthy. Those who are “fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness.” Again, it about God, not ourselves. Even when we have done all, we admit “We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do” (Luke 17:10). When we live for Jesus Christ, His name is glorified in our obedience — and as a result, we too will be glorified as the result of our association with Him.
Examine Yourselves – Are You Saved?
It is an unfortunate truth that many are deceived in their belief that they are saved. While they may sincerely believe such to be true, their view is based upon their own subjective feelings in the matter, rather than the objective reality that they have satisfied the requirements given by the Holy Spirit in scripture.
Others may be unsure of their standing before God. This can be beneficial if it brings a careful examination of their faith before Him. However, constant questioning can undermine the faith, bring anxiety and unhappiness, and have a negative affect on the spiritual growth of the Christian. With this in mind, we ask the following questions as a means to “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
In the News: Politics and Faith
In the past couple of weeks some have watched with interest the two political conventions that officially kick off what has already been a long and sometimes contentious campaign for the Presidency. In many ways it is the same old same old — with dire warnings of impending doom, fear mongering, and “pie in the sky” promises by both parties.
There is nothing wrong and many things right with Christians participating in the political process. Voting has long been held as a civic duty in our republic, and allows Christians to support candidates who will, at the very least, allow us to continue the free expression of our faith.
Sermon: Perilous Times
The lesson is an examination of Paul’s warning of perilous times in 2 Timothy 3:1-9. The description given of ungodliness is explained, and the warnings to “turn away” from “such people” is noted.
Sermon: The Shedding of Blood
The lesson explains the reason why the shedding of blood is necessary for the redemption of man, and why it is that Jesus Christ is the only sufficient blood sacrifice.
Invitation: Being in Christ
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
In this talk, Josh describes the hope, peace and promises that are ours when we are in Christ, and work to add the fruit of the Spirit to our lives (cf. Galatians 5).
Sermon: The Nature of Paul’s Preaching
In 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, the apostle Paul declared that his preaching in their presence was characterized by the power of God rather than the wisdom of men. It is unfortunate that in many cases today, preachers place too much emphasis on the words of men rather than keeping proper attention to the words of God.
Invitation: Practice
Invitation delivered by: Darren Johnson
One thing common to all Olympic athletes is that they practiced continually and diligently in order to become the best athletes they possibly could be. Darren points out, using passages such as 2 Peter 1:5-11, the importance of practicing the Christian faith. As we do so, we grow and mature, and benefit from God’s blessings.
Sermon: A Personal Relationship with God
The Phrase “A personal relationship with God” is used often today. Unfortunately it is sometimes used to mean something other than what God requires for such a relationship. Such a relationship requires contact, spending time together, trust and nurturing.
Sermon: Concepts of Authority (9) Inference and Silence
The lesson discusses Hebrews 7, and the precedence there set in establishing authority and its limits through the use of necessary inference and silence.
Invitation: Faith and Obedience
Invitation delivered by: Jeremiah Cox
Ephesians 2:8-10 expresses the correct relationship sustained between faith and obedience in the salvation of man.
Sermon: Learning from Israel’s Mistakes
The apostle Paul instructed the Corinthians, using the sins of Israel as an example from which to learn. The church today can be guilty of the same mistakes and failings if we do not learn from Israel’s example.
Sermon preached by Josh Cox
