Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sermon: The Ark of the Covenant
The lesson gives a concise history and description of the ark of the covenant. Examining Israel’s dealing with the ark, several applications come to mind:
- God’s instructions are to be followed
- What happens when the glory of God departs
- The concept of Sanctification
- The consequences of disobedience
Invitation: Why God’s Armor is Needed
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Using Ephesians 6:12, Stan explains why the armor of God is needed.
Invitation: The Character of the New Man
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin gives a paraphrase of Colossians 3, as Paul describes the character of the new man of Christ.
Sermon: Saving Your Life by Losing It
Luke 9 is the text considered in this lesson. Self denial is the subject, as indicated in verse 24 of the text. The importance and benefits of self control and denial are considered.
Invitation: We Shall Stand Before the Throne
Invitation delivered by: Ben Schmidt
Ben read from Matthew 25, Mark 9 and Revelation 20 to show the difference between everlasting destruction, and everlasting reward. He made the point that our obedience, or lack thereof will determine whether our names are written in the book of life, as he called for needed repentance and obedience to the gospel.
In the News: “We Don’t Condone Heroics”
I read this past week of a student in Calgary who was punished with in-school suspension for coming to the aid of a classmate who was being threatened with a knife.
According to the article, Briar MacLean stepped between a bully and his victim, pushed the knife brandishing boy away, and shortly after the aggressor was subdued. Briar was thanked by the victim, and went about his school day until being called into the office where he was required to remain until the end of the day, and was questioned by school officials and police. His locker was also searched.
Sermon: Are You A Mature Christian?
Hebrews 5:2-ff helps to shape a discussion about Christian Maturity. What are some of the characteristics you will have if you can say that you are a mature Christian?
Sermon: There Is Only One God
The text of 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 is examined. Paul prohibits idolatry. He states that when we offer up worship to idols, we provoke the Almighty God.
Idolatry is alive and well today, in various forms.
Invitation: You Must Repent!
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The lesson establishes that all who are in sin (whether an alien sinner, or one who has become a Christian) must repent! Paul’s writing in 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 explains what repentance truly is.
Sermon: The Best Way to Live Your Life
The wise man of the book of Ecclesiastes describes the despair of a life lived without God, the best way to be content while living upon the earth, and his final conclusion concerning the best way to live your life, for God (Ecclesiastes 12:9-13).
Sermon: Three Responses to the Gospel
The lesson is a textual sermon on Acts 17, showing the different responses shown to Paul’s preaching in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens.
Sermon: On What Are You Building Your Life?
Jeremiah Cox asks “On what are you building your life?” He then shows through the scriptures the proper foundation for a life that is acceptable to God.
Sermon: The Call of Christ
Jeremiah Cox discusses the call of Christ, referred to in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15.
Invitation: Take Heed to Yourself
Invitation delivered by: Armando Vera
Armando uses the text of Deuteronomy 4:7-14 to emphasize how God expects us to keep the statutes and commandments that He delivers to man.
Sermon: Where Paul’s Authority Came From
In 2 Corinthians 10:8 Paul noted that he had authority to preach the gospel to the Corinthians. This lesson answers the question concerning the origin of Paul’s authority, and makes applications.
