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!When adversity strikes, our true person is revealed – “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). Jesus showed great strength and character in the hours leading to His death, and as He hung upon the cross. The words He uttered while suffering on the cross show His character …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – When Adversity StrikesThis 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 CongregationThe concept and importance of zeal is discussed. In addition, absent, misdirected, and properly directed zeal are compared. We must be the “special people [of God], zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14). Ppt: Zeal Outline: Zeal To download audio go to the sermon archives. Right-click “mp3” link and choose “Save As…”
Continue reading Sermon: Zeal“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” (1 Corinthians 9:24). The apostle Paul alludes to athletic games in the Hellenic world which attracted audiences like our own in America. The Isthmian games were well …
Continue reading Article: Run to WinAfter the healing of the lame man in Acts 3, in the fourth chapter, Peter and John were identified by the Sanhedrin as having been with Jesus. Their firm conviction in Christ, and the manner of living it translated to made their discipleship apparent. Ours should be as well. Are you Identified With Jesus? Ppt: …
Continue reading Sermon: Identified With JesusWe as Christians must seek to imitate the Divine. What if God were like you? Does your life add up to the standard? Ppt: What If? Outline: What If? Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: What if?Longing for heaven is manifest in desire and action while living on earth. If someone is longing for heaven it will be apparent by how they live. Ppt: Longing for Heaven Outline: Longing for Heaven Audio: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: Longing For HeavenMary is a woman that exemplifies maintaining proper perspective. She is a role model whose actions speak of immense focus, and fidelity. She is seen at the feet of Jesus on three separate occasions, showing her dependence upon her Lord. To learn – “And [Martha] had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ …
Continue reading Article: At His Feet