Category: Sermons

Sermons Preached at West Side. Outlines, PPT Presentations and Audio files

Sermon: Emulating Christ

Even as we pattern ourselves by those who live righteously… (“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ”, 1 Corinthians 11:1), …ultimately our pattern to follow is the Lord Himself.

What did Christ do for us as our example?

  • He suffered for us
  • He repelled the tempter through God’s word and prayer
  • He forgave sinners seeking His mercy
  • He was compassionate
  • He exemplified humility

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Sermon: Working With Others

Being a Christian involves working and worshipping with a sound local congregation of God’s people. In so doing, we must work with others of different backgrounds and personalities. For this reason it is important for us to learn how to better work with others. The sermon establishes five things that must be present for Christians to work well together.

  • Mutual Respect
  • Love
  • Trustworthiness
  • Honesty
  • Humility

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Sermon: Forbidden to Go Beyond

The sermon is based upon a well known sermon chart, in which it is established that man must not go beyond the doctrine of Christ. Things such as the doctrines of men, perversions or changes of the gospel, acting outside of personal faith, standards of righteousness established by men, and the wisdom that emanates from man are condemned in scripture.

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Sermon: Identifying the New Testament Church

The New Testament reveals characteristics concerning the church established by Christ. This church, as contrasted with the denominations of our day, is the only legitimate religious organization in which Christians should be members. This sermon reveals what are the identifying characteristics of that church.

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Sermon: What Does the Lord Require of You?

Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”

The sermon examines God’s requirements for Christians today to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him.

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Sermon: Paul’s Defense of His Ministry

In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul gives one of his many defenses of his work as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Paul affirms that he came to the Corinthians with the gospel, and as such, with the authority of Jesus Christ.

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Sermon: Beware Lest Anyone Cheat You

The sermon is based on the text of Colossians 2:8. The philosophies of man may defraud us of that which has the greatest value. True value is found only in Christ, as He is the giver of our hope!

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Sermon: Faith in the Workplace

A Christian should exhibit righteousness in character and life in all relationships. This includes the workplace. The lesson details the responsibilities of both an employee and employer.

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Sermon: The Kingdom of Heaven

The sermon describes and establishes the identity and nature of the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Sermon: Preaching Like Paul

Paul, as a preacher, should be emulated by Christians. He preached plainly the whole counsel of God, despite persecution and a lack of support. And he did it all with joy and zeal.

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Sermon: Marriage Roles and Authority

The divine wisdom of God has established the roles of men and women in the home. The husband is the head, and must be deferential and loving in his treatment of his wife. The wife is submit to the leadership of her husband in the home (Ephesians 5:22-33; 1 Peter 3:1-7).

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Sermon: Plain Preaching

Jesus was plain in His preaching (cf. John 10:22-28), as were the apostles (cf. 2 Cor. 3:12). We should strive to be as well. The sermon describes 5 areas where plain speech is needed in teaching others:

  • How to be saved from sins
  • The Nature of the Church of Christ
  • Assembled worship is required of Christians
  • Christians are called to godly living
  • A Judgment is coming!

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Sermon: Love in the Family of God

Love is of the utmost importance in any relationship. This is especially so in the relationships sustained with the brethren. The Christian needs to have a fervent, sincere love for his brothers and sisters in Christ, that abounds, and knits them together in unity.

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Sermon: The Nature of the Christian’s Assurance

A proper understanding of why the Christian has hope will dispel much of the religious error surrounding the concept, and will benefit the child of God by increasing his assurance based upon his faith in God.

The basis of the Christian’s assurance is NOT:

  • Predestination
  • Experiences (Emotions)
  • Good Works

Rather, the basis of the Christian’s assurance is the promises of God.

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Sermon: God Is

This sermon establishes certain attributes of God, and correlates the attributes with what is required of the child of God in response. God Is:

  • Spirit
  • True
  • Light
  • Love
  • Faithful
  • One

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