Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: The Certified Gospel

Various evidences certify or establish the veracity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermon describes these evidences.

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Sermon: How Faith Increases

A simple sermon explaining how a child of God can increase their faith.

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Sermon: The Eldership – Qualifications and Work

As the West Side congregation considers appointing a new man to serve as elder of the congregation, this sermon gives an overview of the qualifications of the work.

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Sermon: Describing False Teachers

The Bible does a very good job clearly describing what a False Teacher is, in passages such as Jude, and 2 Peter 2.

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Sermon: Thinking that God is Like Man

Men make a grave error when they think of God as being like a man. This is the reason for false religions, and blasphemy against God.

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Sermon: What Is Man?

Man is different than the animals. He was created by God in His image. His purpose on earth is to serve God, and do His will. In doing this, he secures for himself a place in eternity in the presence of God.

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Sermon: Diffusing the Fragrance

In 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 the apostle Paul uses the metaphor of fragrance or aroma to describe the preaching of the gospel. To some, the word is the aroma of death, while to others it is the aroma of life. We are to preach that gospel (diffuse the aroma), and those who are right minded will accept and embrace it.

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Sermon: Elijah’s Prayer

The Prayer of Elijah. 1 Kings 18:41-46. Elijah was a righteous man who prayed to God fervently in accord with Jehovah’s will. As such, his prayer was answered. This example serves to teach us important lessons regarding prayer.

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Sermon: Divine Impartiality

Romans 2:11 states that there “is not partiality with God.” Because God is impartial and just, he has given everyone the right to hope. It follows that He requires the same with regard to the redemption of all men. God doesn’t play favorites. He “commands all men everywhere to repent.”

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Sermon: Liberty as a Bondervant

An expository sermon discussing what might first be considered a paradox. The liberty we have in Christ comes as we make ourselves a slave to Him. (Text: Galatians 5:1-6).

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Sermon: What It Means to Believe in Jesus

The question before us is, What does the Bible require we believe, in order for it to be said that we believe in Jesus. Points made:

  • Jesus is the Christ
  • Jesus is the Son of God
  • The Virgin Birth
  • The Death, Burial and Resurrection
  • The Only One Who Can Save

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Sermon: Christian Characteristics

Guest speaker Brantley Gallman, from the vantage point of what a Christian young person would want in a future spouse, identifies three characteristics that all Christians should possess. They should be spiritually motivated, able and willing to communicate (especially with God), and possess confidence in the knowledge that they are in Christ. These things will help a Christian be a good mate and a faithful child of God.

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Sermon: Will You Obey Jesus?

Because of Christ’s authority and position, the wind and waves, the unclean spirits, disease, and even death obey His commands. If all of these things obey Christ because of who He is, and the authority He has been given (Matthew 28:18), should not we quickly, completely and unquestioningly submit to His authority?

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Sermon: Cities of Refuge

In Israel’s covenant with God, cities of refuge were established, that allowed one who had taken a life accidentally to flee and escape the wrath of any avenger until such time as the congregation could rule on his fate. Hebrews 6:13-ff reveals that Christ is our refuge, and those who flee to Him reside in hope.

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Sermon: Prepare to Meet Your God

Israel disregarded the chastisement of God, causing the prophet by inspiration to proclaim in Amos 4:12, “Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel; Because I will do this to you, Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!” We too must recognize the inevitability of judgment, and prepare that our meeting with God will lead to life rather than destruction.

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