Sermon audio of March 8-11 gospel meeting with Roy Fenner of Highlands, Texas. What is Faith? (Class) Roy uses Hebrews 11 to discuss the concept of faith, how it looks, and what it does for the one who has it. Audio: mp3 Church Membership Matters Roy discusses responsibilities of members of the Lord’s body, and …
Continue reading Gospel Meeting With Roy FennerJeremiah Cox
As our gospel meeting begins this week with brother Fenner, it is beneficial to remind ourselves what makes a gospel meeting great, and successful. The Bible reveals unto us the keys to success when evangelizing. Great Preparation. Prior to preaching the message of the gospel is the preparation of that message. The apostles were prepared …
Continue reading Article: A Great Gospel MeetingIn the first four chapters of Paul’s first Corinthian letter he dealt with sectarianism, and pride amongst his readers. Some were saying, “’I am of Paul,’ or ‘I am of Apollos,’ or ‘I am of Cephas,’ or ‘I am of Christ’” (1 Corinthians 1:12). In doing so they were exalting themselves above others. This caused …
Continue reading Article: Received not Achieved“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1) David expressed the proper attitude toward worship. He recognized it as an opportunity to “draw near to God” (James 4:8). It is with that same attitude we should approach this gospel meeting week. Laid before us …
Continue reading Article: Glad to Worship!The doctrine of hereditary depravity is certainly not new to the scene. This age-old doctrine has led many astray throughout its existence, and has contributed to the birth of other false doctrines. Hereditary depravity is the idea that the original sin of Adam and Eve is inherited at birth. It also teaches, “from this original …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Hereditary DepravityThe given text records the first four disciples called by our Lord after being tempted in the wilderness (cf. 4:1-11). These four men were “two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew” and “two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John.” In order to understand their response to the Lord’s demand, it is important …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22Many search for wisdom. It is treasured amongst mankind. However, because there are two different kinds of wisdom (cf. James 3:13-18) we must know which is true wisdom, and where it is found. True wisdom is heavenly wisdom, and it is found in God. Ppt: Ways of the Wise Outline: Ways of the Wise Audio: …
Continue reading Sermon: Ways of the WiseWhile defending his authority in Christ, Paul described the weapons of spiritual warfare as “mighty in God for…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). This sermon discusses this concept and how it relates to Christians. Ppt: Taking Every Thought Captive Outline: Taking Every Thought Captive Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Taking Every Thought CaptiveIn Paul’s first letter to young Timothy he labels the church as “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). This language paints an image of the church that must be understood. Truth is that which always has been, and always will be. It is objective in nature, and therefore is independent of …
Continue reading Article: The Pillar and Ground of the TruthAnyone would think it absurd to turn away from a sincere, loving, and caring individual to a self-serving, manipulative, and hateful one. However, ironically Paul found the Corinthians acting thusly. Their actions were instigated by certain false teachers who claimed to be apostles themselves. The Corinthians were greatly influenced by their deception to the degree …
Continue reading Article: Paul’s Concern For All The Churches