My Father’s Pulpit

"Dost Thou Still Retain Thine Integrity?" – Job 2:9
Preached to the high school class of 2011, this challenging sermon from Job 2:9 calls young people, and all believers, to determine to keep their integrity no matter the cost. As Job faced unimaginable suffering and pressure to give up, he chose to remain faithful to God.
Pastor Jeff Cox encourages listeners to resist sin, stand for what is right, and remain steadfast through every season of life. In a world that constantly pressures Christians to compromise, this message is a strong reminder that integrity is worth protecting and that faithfulness to God matters more than comfort, popularity, or success.

"David, Abishai, and Ishbi-benob" – 2 Samuel 21:15–17
In this powerful sermon from 2 Samuel 21:15–17, Pastor Jeff Cox draws from the account of David, Abishai, and Ishbi-benob to remind us that the battles do not end, and neither can our faithfulness. Even David, a seasoned warrior, grew weary in the fight and needed the help of the next generation.
Pastor Cox challenges believers with a vital truth: we will continue to face giants, and we must stay at the work. The older generation must faithfully train and invest in those coming behind them, while the younger generation must rise up with courage and take their place in the battle. This message is a call to unity, perseverance, and generational faithfulness in serving the Lord.

 
 
"The Extremity of the Gospel" – Luke 2:17
In this challenging sermon from Luke 2:17, Pastor Jeff Cox emphasizes the far-reaching impact and responsibility of the gospel message. The shepherds made known abroad what they had seen and heard—and we are called to do the same.
Pastor Cox reminds us that we have been greatly blessed, especially in a nation of abundance, but those blessings are not meant to be spent on ourselves. They are given so that we might use them for the glory of God and the spread of the gospel. This message calls believers to examine their priorities and to ask a serious question: are we sacrificially taking part in world evangelism?

"The Exclusivity of the Gospel" – Isaiah 45:22
In this powerful sermon from Isaiah 45:22, Pastor Jeff Cox declares the clear and uncompromising truth that there is only one way of salvation. Because the gospel is exclusive, it demands a response—not only to believe it, but to share it. Pastor Cox challenges believers to embrace the responsibility of reaching the world, reminding us that if Jesus is the only way to heaven, then we must be willing to sacrifice to get that message to others.
In this message, he also shares his personal testimony of how God worked in his life, leading him toward a burden for world evangelism. This sermon is both a call to conviction and a call to action—to believe the gospel fully and to carry it faithfully to a lost world.

"Your Father Wants You in Heaven"
On the 14th anniversary of Pastor Jeff Cox’s homegoing, we share this short message preached on Father’s Day in 2011. In “Your Father Wants You in Heaven,” Pastor Cox speaks the most important desire a father could have for his children, that they know Christ and have the assurance of a home in heaven. 
If Pastor Cox could share one desire with you, the listener, today, it would be this: that you would be certain of your salvation and your eternal home with the Lord. This simple message points to the hope of the gospel and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

"Grace" - Titus 2:11-14
In this uplifting sermon, Pastor Jeff Cox magnifies the amazing grace of God. Grace not only saves us from sin—it transforms the way we live. Pastor Cox shows that the same grace that brings salvation also strengthens, teaches, and enables believers to live for the glory of God each day. This message reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in our own strength, but through God’s sustaining grace working in us and through us.

“A Good Family Gone Bad” – Genesis 19:1–20
In this sobering sermon from Genesis 19, Pastor Jeff Cox addresses the all-important issue of the family. Lot’s life stands as a powerful warning of what happens when priorities slowly shift away from God and toward the world.
Pastor Cox asks a searching question: in our homes, do we—like Lot—allow the surrounding culture to so influence our families that even when we are removed from Sodom, Sodom is never removed from the hearts of our children? Lot had opportunities to teach his wife and children the ways of the Lord, yet instead they were shaped by the values of Sodom, with eternal consequences.
While it may be easy to stand in judgment of Lot, Pastor Cox reminds us that we are blessed not to have our sins and their results recorded for all to read. The story of Lot’s family serves as a warning for every home. This sermon calls parents and spouses to honest evaluation: your walk with God, your priorities, and the influences shaping your family. Are your children being indoctrinated by the culture of Sodom—or are they being taught the ways of God?

"The Spirit-Filled Home" – Ephesians 5:15–21
In this practical and challenging sermon from Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Jeff Cox calls believers to order every part of life for the glory of God—especially the home. He teaches that a Spirit-filled life produces a Spirit-filled family, marked by obedience to God’s clear and sometimes difficult commands. Pastor Cox addresses loving leadership in the home, willing submission, and the importance of holiness in daily living.
This message challenges families to remove influences that hinder spiritual growth and to intentionally fill their homes with what honors Christ, including godly music and Christ-centered priorities. Pastor Cox also reminds listeners that a strong marriage begins with a genuine relationship with Christ. You are not ready for a spouse until you are walking with Him. This sermon is a timely call to build homes that reflect the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

"Are You Led By the Spirit?" – Romans 8:14
In this searching sermon from Romans 8:14, Pastor Jeff Cox challenges believers to honestly examine their walk with God. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Pastor Cox offers a practical and convicting test: if you want to know whether you are led by the Spirit, look at where you have been—and where you are going. This message calls Christians to reflect on their direction, desires, and obedience, urging a life that is clearly guided by the Holy Spirit and marked by spiritual growth.

"Wandering in the Wilderness Because of the Disbelief of Others" – Numbers 13:1–20
In this sermon from Numbers 13:1–20, Pastor Jeff Cox examines the cost of unbelief and how the disbelief of others can affect even the strongest believers. As Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land, fear and doubt prevailed—and the nation was sentenced to wander. Pastor Cox reminds us that even Moses, one of the greatest men of faith, endured deep discouragement because of the unbelief around him. This message challenges us to guard our own faith, remain confident in God’s promises, and stay faithful even when others choose fear over trust.