Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: Back to the Basics

Sometimes Christians need to contemplate some basic truths about the Christian faith, hope, love, peace and joy, which will allow us to rejuvinate our Christian walk. We need to get back to the basics.

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Sermon: Reflecting Christ

It is important that we reflect Christ to the world, and our brethren. We should imitate Christ, those approved examples of Christians in the New Testament, and even mature and spiritually minded Christians in our day.

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Sermon: I Can Do It!

The Apostle Paul stated in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The Christian, with the help of the Lord, is able to accomplish what Christ requires in the areas of: Courage, Selflessness, Influence, Godliness & Steadfastness.

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Sermon: Authority By Implication

One of the ways Bible Authority is established is by Implication. The implication must be present in the text, so that the inference made is a necessary one. This lesson explains the principle.

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Sermon: The New Man

Sermon Title: The New Man

Ephesians 4:17-24. As Christians, our life should be a life of righteousness and godliness rather than being characterized by the worldliness of our past existence.

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Sermon: Prices We Pay

Sermon Title: Prices We Pay

Anything that is of value costs us something. We must be diligent and focused to obtain the imperishable crown, and all the spiritual and valuable objects in life.

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Sermon: Paul’s Preaching at Lystra

Sermon Title: Paul’s Preaching at Lystra

The example of Paul’s preaching at Lystra (Acts 14) shows us that the efficacy of the preaching of the gospel is dependent entirely upon the goodness of the hearts of men.

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Sermon: Filled, In Christ

Sermon Title: Filled, In Christ

Passages such as Ephesians 1:3 and Romans 8:31-36 teach that we have abundant blessings (“we are more than conquerors”) in Christ Jesus. This lesson examines the fact that we are “Filled” in Christ.

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Sermon: Christ – Bringer of Division? or Peace?

Sermon Title: Christ – Bringer of Division? Or Peace?

The Bible reveals Jesus to be the Prince of Peace. And yet, in Luke 12 Jesus said He came to earth to bring division. The sermon explains how these seemingly contradictory statements are in fact both true, and that the key revolves around the individuals response to the grace of God extended in Jesus.

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Sermon: Why I Should Attend the Worship Assembly

Sermon Title: Why I Should Attend the Worship Assembly

This sermon examines the attitudes which sometimes cause people to neglect assembling to worship God, and what the scriptures teach about our responsibility to assemble.

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Sermon: Apologetics

Sermon Title: Apologetics

The Christian faith must be defended by Christians. There is credible evidence which can be supplied to answer in the affirmative the following questions: 1) Does God Exist?; 2) Is the Bible Inspired?; 3) Are our Bibles today dependable?; 4) Did the Man Jesus Really Live on Earth?; 5) Is Jesus the Son of God?

(Note: The audio of this lesson came from Stan Cox’s presentation of the material at the Forum Terrace church of Christ on May 12, 2006. The material was also presented by Stan at the West Side church in two parts on Sunday, May 14th).

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Sermon: Why I Believe in Heaven

Sermon Title: Why I Believe In Heaven

Heath Rogers preached this sermon, his last in the meeting. It was a fitting end to our gospel meeting, as brother Rogers gave credible evidence as to the existence of that eternal abode.

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Sermon: Who Pays When I Sin?

Sermon Title: Who pays When I Sin?

Heath Rogers preached this sermon, examing the consequences, to self, family, friends, the church, and even the Lord Himself as a result of sin. Excellent Lesson!

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Sermon: Judas Iscariot

Sermon Title: Judas Iscariot – The Man Who Became a Traitor

Heath Rogers preached this sermon, detailing the events surrounding the betrayal of Jesus, and examining the motives and actions of Judas Iscariot and the Lord.

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Sermon: Lot – How to Make A Terrible Decision

Sermon Title: Lot – How to Make a Terrible Decision

This sermon by Heath Rogers establishes that bad influences (in this case the men of Sodom) can corrupt our thinking and judgment to the point that we make bad decisions. Great lesson for young people.

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