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 throug...

"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 conti...

"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 ourselv...

"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 heave...

"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,...

"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...

“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 famili...

"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, wi...

"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 ca...

"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 greates...

"The Blessedness of Fatness"

In this memorable and thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Jeff Cox explores a biblical truth that often runs contrary to modern thinking. “The Blessedness of Fatness” is not about physical excess, but about spiritual fullness—being richly supplied, satisfied, and strengthened by the Lord. Pastor Cox challenges believers to desire more than survival Christianity and instead pursue a life t...

"A Tale of Two Wives" – Leviticus 10:10; Exodus 11:7

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Jeff Cox compares two women from Scripture who both experienced devastating loss and had knowledge of God: the wife of Lot and the wife of Job. Though their circumstances shared similarities, their endings could not have been more different. Lot’s wife looked back and was lost, while Job’s wife, though pushed to the brink...

"The Blessedness of Brokenness" – Job 2:7-8

In this tender and deeply moving sermon from Job 2, Pastor Jeff Cox reflects on one of Scripture’s most difficult themes: the blessing God brings through brokenness. Drawing from Job’s suffering—where even a piece of broken pottery brought a measure of comfort—Pastor Cox reminds us that God often uses what is shattered to accomplish His greatest work.

He poin...

"The Judgment Seat of Christ" – Romans 14

In this sobering and motivating sermon from Romans 14, Pastor Jeff Cox turns our attention to the reality that every believer will one day stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. With clarity and urgency, he reminds us that this judgment is not about salvation, but about accountability—giving an answer for how we lived, served, and stewarded the opportunities God gave us. Past...

"The Lordship of Jesus Christ" – Philippians 2:9

In this strong and stirring sermon from Philippians 2:9, Pastor Jeff Cox calls believers to wholehearted surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He reminds us that Jesus is not simply Savior—He is Lord, exalted above every name, worthy of full obedience and devotion. Pastor Cox challenges Christians to lay down every area of life under the authority of Christ. If Jesus...

"Led By the Spirit" – Romans 8:5–17

In this rich and encouraging sermon from Romans 8:5–17, Pastor Jeff Cox teaches on the daily walk of the believer who is led by the Holy Spirit. He contrasts the life lived in the flesh with the life lived in the Spirit, showing that true Christian living is not powered by our own strength, but by the indwelling Spirit of God. This message will encourage you to yield to the Spir...

"Doing the Will of God in an Evil Day" – Ephesians 5:15–21 In this timely and convicting sermon from Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Jeff Cox challenges believers to walk wisely and faithfully in a world that grows darker by the day. He reminds us that doing the will of God requires spiritual discernment, surrender, and a life filled with the Spirit. Pastor Cox calls Christians to live intentionally—to redeem the...

"Count the Cost" – Mark 2:1–12

Preached the Sunday before Vacation Bible School, “Count the Cost” from Mark 2:1–12 captures Pastor Jeff Cox’s heart for reaching people with the gospel. Drawing from the story of the friends who carried the paralytic to Jesus, Pastor Cox challenges the church to work together, overcome obstacles, and make personal sacrifices so others can meet the Savior. This serm...

"The Heart of the Matter" – Romans 10:9–13

In this clear and powerful sermon from Romans 10:9–13, Pastor Jeff Cox gets to the heart of the gospel message. Salvation is not found in works, rituals, or religion—it is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Pastor Cox explains the simplicity and certainty of God’s promise: that anyone who believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth that J...