Jesus had effectively communicated the severity of causing offenses. The Pharisees and scribes are historically notorious for such. They refused to submit to the evidence of Jesus as the Christ, and were dedicated to influencing His followers. With high and venerable positions in the Jewish faith they exploited “little ones” and caused them to be …
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How far can a husband or wife venture with another before the door of infidelity is opened? Such a question reveals an improper mindset in the first place. In marriage one is bound by God to another (cf. Romans 7:2). There is no leniency! Those who understand this would never give a “free pass” to …
Continue reading Article: Spiritual InfidelityThe world view of love is not the same as the Biblical view. The love the Bible describes can be both tough to receive, and to give. This sermon discusses some actions of love that are not always easy, but necessary. Ppt: Tough Love Outline: Tough Love Download: mp3
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Ancient Babylon is alluded to in order to refer to Rome. The reason is evident, for Babylon and Rome share despicable qualities. Both were world-ruling cities filled with ungodliness, and a haughtiness which ignored impending doom. Thinking herself invincible, Babylon fell. The same would be true for Rome. Rome did not stand alone in indecency, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8“And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last” (Luke 23:46). These last words spoken by our Savior from the cross are considered. There is no comfort greater than that received from God when you commit …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Father, into Your hands I commit My spiritOne of the 7 sayings of Jesus as He was crucified was simply, “I thirst!” (John 19:28). This sermon considers the humanity of Jesus, and also makes various points in light of the phrase. Ppt: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Outline: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst! Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – I thirst!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.
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Read God’s word – Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). The apostles orally revealed God’s will when they went everywhere preaching. However, God’s will was for His word to be written down in completed form (cf. 1 …
Continue reading Article: Read!“In the beginning God created” (Genesis 1:1). His purpose was not withheld from Him (cf. Job 42:2). His abilities transcend the impossible (cf. Matthew 19:26). With His power and through His Word creation ensued (cf. John 1:3). From nothing came something. He announced, “’Let there be light’; and there was light…’Let there be a firmament…let …
Continue reading Article: Defying Immutable LawsThe task set before a Christian is not meant to be accomplished by self. In order to get to heaven we must attain Power to Persevere from above. This lesson discusses this concept. Ppt: Power to Persevere Outline: Power to Persevere
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