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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Despite the plain teaching of the gospel – “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day” (John 12:48) – several standards of judgment exist. Driven by obstinacy and ignorance, men continually refuse the flawless standard of …
Continue reading The Patternists: Suffering – An Ambiguous Standard of Judgment
The first half of this short epistle acknowledged righteous living. Gaius was one who was walking in truth. He eagerly housed brethren, and as such became a fellow worker for the truth (v. 8). This section presents a stark contrast to the commendable character Gaius displayed. Diotrephes had the audacity to arrogate any position of …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 3 John 9-12
“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …
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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 …
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Jesus was crucified between two robbers. Both joined the crowed in blaspheming the Son of God as He died for their sins, but one had a change of heart. He defended the Savior, and petitioned Him. Jesus had mercy, and promised Him salvation. This account is discussed, and application is made. (Unfortunately, there was a …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Today you will be with Me in ParadiseAn age-old argument used by advocates of the “faith only” doctrine (primarily arguing against the necessity of baptism) is that which asks the question, “What about the thief on the cross?” Their affirmation is that because the thief was saved without baptism, baptism is not necessary for salvation. Using scripture, this false doctrine, and misuse …
Continue reading Sermon: What about the thief on the cross?The appearance of leadership roles being filled by women in various religious bodies is common. This has affected the church, and must be addressed in one way, by appealing to scripture. We must not ask what society says about the role of women, but what God said. Using the inspired word, the role of women …
Continue reading Sermon: Women Preachers – Authorized, or not?
Any honest person with the slightest sense of morality and sound logic has a strong aversion for Planned Parenthood or any other related institution. The fundamental idea of abortion is abysmal, and their support and practice of it is enough to set them apart as the scum of the earth. They have no regard for …
Continue reading Notable News: Planned Parenthood Radio AdAs Jesus hung on the cross, His mother, and disciple whom He loved, stood nearby. Even in tremendous pain Jesus had compassion for them. They were filled with sorrow while watching their close companion suffer, and Jesus acknowledged their troubled hearts. (Lesson 3 of 8 – Spoken From The Cross) Ppt: Spoken From The Cross …
Continue reading Sermon: Spoken From The Cross – Woman, behold your son!