Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: Hear Him!

Hear HIm

A study of the transfiguration of Jesus, recorded in Luke 9, establishing the major truth – that God wants us to hear His Son in these final days.

Sermon: Antisemitism

Antisemitism

A discussion of the form of racism known as antisemitism (a hatred of Jews). This, like any kind of prejudice against men, is sinful.

Sermon: The Sin of Gossip

The Sin of Gossip

Gossip is one of the most destructive sins of the tongue that a Christian can commit.

Sermon: Principles of Leadership

Principles of Leadership

Jehoshaphat was an outstanding king of Judah. By looking at his character and reign, we can learn a great deal about the need for godly leadership in our country, homes and churches.

Sermon: Taught and Established

Taught and Established

Peter wrote in 2 Peter 14-18 that untaught and unstable people may twist the scriptures to their destruction. This shows us how important it is to be taught, and established in the faith.

Sermon: Lessons from the Baptism of John

John Baptism

As we contrast the baptism of John with baptism in the name of the Lord (for the remission of sins), we are left with truths that need to be taught today.

Sermon: I Am the Resurrection and the Life

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Lesson 28 in series:

A discussion of Jesus’ teaching in John 11, as Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

Sermon: The Church as Family

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Speaker: Ian Tilley

Ian Tilley describes and shows by the scripture what it is like to be a member of a faithful congregation of God’s people. As Christians, we are a family!

Sermon: Spring Meeting, 2021 with JR Bronger

Bronger Meeting

JR Bronger from Blue Springs, MO preached a wonderful series of gospel sermons for the West Side congregation, May 1-6, 2021:

Saturday PM: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9)

Sunday 1st Service: Evangelizing the World

  • In the first century, Christians were able to spread the gospel throughout the known world, despite opposition and challenges. If we have the same mindset today, we can be just as successful!
  • Facebook Live Video of Sermon

Sunday Class: Successful Marriages

Sunday 2nd Service: The Hate of Christ and Christians

Monday PM: Christians Are Running a Race

Tuesday PM: A Rebel Returns

Wednesday PM: Do You Want to be Made Well?

  • If you really wish for spiritual healing, you must stop thinking of yourself as a victim, stop blaming others for your failings, free yourself from fear and recognize the difference between wanting relief, and wanting a cure.
  • Facebook Live Video of Sermon

Thursday PM: Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart

  • There were three responsible parties in the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. God Himself with His demands. The wicked court magicians. And most prominently, Pharaoh himself.
  • Facebook Live Video of Sermon

Sermon: The Burning Bush

The Burning Bush

In Exodus 3, Jehovah spoke to Moses from the midst of a bush that burned, but was not consumed. A number of important lessons can be learned from that occasion.

Sermon: Philosophy

Philosophy

Paul warned against the deceitful words of philosophy that come from misguided men. Our lesson examines four different philosophers, contrasting them with the truths found in God’s word.

Sermon: The Life of Paul

The Life of Paul

An examination of the apostle Paul’s life, discussing his persecution of the church, his conversion, his work, and his reward.

Sermon: Sinful Lusts

Sinful Lust

Defining it, determining its origin, discussing who is vulnerable, and a discussion of the admonitions against the lust that brings sin and death.

Sermon: Choosing a Good Local Church

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Speaker: Josh Cox

A discussion of the scriptural guidelines that should be considered when considering which local congregation of Christians to join.

Sermon: The Tents of the Righteous

Tents of the Righteous

The Psalmist stated in Psalm 118:15, “The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous…” Tents were familiar to the Jews and Christians in the first century. The use of the image in scripture teaches some good lessons.