The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 2)Church, Local
The church is according to God’s eternal purpose in Christ (cf. Ephesians 3:10-11). By design, the church is to bring glory to God in Christ. However, it is important we understand this functions on the local level. It is a Christian’s obligation to be joined to a local body of believers, and to contribute to …
Continue reading Sermon: The Local Church and Me (Part 1)The New Testament is clear about who Jesus is, and what He requires. He is the exclusive way to the Father (cf. John 14:6). His church contains the saved, and He only has one. However, some in His church speak in indefinite language about Him and His kingdom, and it makes them lest distinct from …
Continue reading Sermon: The Generic JesusIn Acts 3, Peter and John came across a man that was lame from birth laid at the gate called “Beautiful” asking for alms. Peter gave him more than he could have ever imagined, healing him completely. However, what Peter went on to do in preaching Jesus and offering the forgiveness of sins shows even …
Continue reading Sermon: “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you”Exodus 25 records God’s command that Moses make a request before the Israelites that they bring free-will offerings to God for the building of the sanctuary. Exodus 35 and 36 record their fulfillment of this request. We can learn from the liberality and willingness in their Offerings for the Sanctuary. Ppt: Offerings for the Sanctuary …
Continue reading Sermon: Offerings for the Sanctuary
If we wish to please our Creator, we must first understand that, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). A lion’s hunger cannot be satiated with a bale of hay, nor can a cow’s with a juicy piece of meat. God cannot be pleased with mere …
Continue reading Making Spiritual Things Carnal“Let brotherly love continue” (Hebrews 13:1). Christians are a part of God’s family, and as such, there is fraternal affection for one another. This brotherly love is to be continuously shown in word and deed (cf. 1 John 3:18). Paul’s epistle to Philemon serves as a wonderful example of the strength of brotherly love. Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: An Appeal For Brotherly Love“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them” (Romans 12:6). The local church is composed of members with various roles and abilities. Each member has something he or she is able to do in contribution to the local work. The Lord requires active membership. Ppt: “Having …
Continue reading Sermon: “Having then gifts…let us use them”The following lessons were presented by brother Stan Cox of Ft. Worth Texas. The downloadable audio links can be found in the 2016 Sermon Archives.
Continue reading Gospel Meeting with Stan CoxThis sermon discusses the importance of joining a local group of believers. In order to fulfill all responsibilities God has given the Christian, this must occur. Ppt: Identifying Oneself With A Local Congregation Outline: Identifying Oneself With A Local Congregation
Continue reading Sermon: Identifying Oneself With A Local Congregation