Category: Salvation
Subject: Salvation
The “I Am” Statements of Jesus
Interestingly, Jehovah revealed Himself with the use of the phrase, “I am” to Israel in Exodus 3. “Then Moses said to God, ‘Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they say to me, “What is His name?” what shall I say to them?’ And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “I AM has sent me to you”’” (3:13-14).
Sermon: My Witness is True
Lesson 21 in series:
Jesus defends His statement, “I am the light of the world” to the Pharisees in John 8:13-20.
Work Out Your Own Salvation
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13).
Paul’s admonition here is also partly a word of praise for the faithfulness of the Philippian brethren. They had shown themselves to be obedient in the past, he calls upon them to continue. A significant point made in the passage is that continued obedience is necessary to be saved. The idea of working out “your own salvation” is not in any way at odds with the concept of grace. God requires faithfulness unto death to receive the crown of life! (cf. Revelation 2:10). Paul himself told them, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).
Sermon: No Hurry
Complacent individuals believe that they can wait until later to begin to serve the Lord. This malady affects Christians and non-Christians alike. The gospel is replete with admonitions to urgency in obeying God!
Sermon: Fall Meeting 2020, Jeremiah Cox
The following lessons were preached from November 1-6, 2020 during the West Side Fall Meeting.
Brother Jeremiah Cox is the evangelist for the Elm Street church of Christ in El Reno, Oklahoma. He and his wife Zoe and little girl Collins live in Yukon, OK.
Sunday Sermon in two parts
Boldness to Enter the Holiest (Hebrews 10)
Sunday Class
Asking for Wisdom in Faith (James 1)
Monday
The Defense for My Hope
Tuesday
Walking in the Light (1 John 1)
Wednesday
Memories from Home
Thursday
The Generic Jesus
Friday
If They Were Here, What Would They Say?
Sermon: Stop Waiting in Line!
The spiritual blessing we receive in Christ, we do not have to wait to receive. We must only seek them diligently, and God will provide. This includes the salvation of our souls!
Sermon: Paul’s Sermon on Mar’s Hill
An exegetical lesson examination Paul’s description of the “Unknown God” given to the Athenians on Mars Hill in Acts 17.
Sermon: Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood
Sermon 15 in series: John 6:52-59
Jesus ends His teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum by provoking the Jews with His insistence that unless they ate of His flesh, and drank of His blood, they had no life in them.
Sermon: Jesus Asserts He is the Bread of Life
Lesson 14 in series (6:41-51)
Jesus answers the objections to the Jews who murmured at His assertion to have come down from heaven. He is the true bread of life, that brings eternal life to all who are His.
Sermon: You Have Not Passed This Way Before
As Moses taught Israel in Joshua 3 as they were preparing to cross the Jordan, it is reckless to launch out on your own, without direction. So long as we trust in God and His word, the untrod paths can be traversed accurately and safely.
Sermon: How’s Your Relationship with God?
A relationship with God requires contact with Him, time spent in His presence, trust in Him, and an effort to nurture that relationship. How are you doing?
Sermon: May the Lord Bless You
A discussion of Psalm 20. A petition from the Psalmist that his readers might be protected and defended, may be strengthened, that God may accept them, and answer their prayers, and ultimately that they might be saved.
Sermon: Why Jesus Came
There are a number of answers which Jesus Himself supplied while on earth. This lesson examines the reasons Jesus came to earth 2,000 years ago.
Sermon: God Has Plans for You!
Sermon preached outside during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The lesson affirms to all who love God, that He has great plans for us!
Sermon: God is Our Refuge and Strength
Sermon preached outside during COVID-19 Pandemic.
The text of Psalm 46 is used to express the great protection and strength granted to us as His children.
