Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Sermons
Sermons Preached at West Side. Outlines, PPT Presentations and Audio files
Sermon: Walking in Truth
A discussion about the emphasis that John places upon obedience to the truth that abides in us, using the text of 2 John. Truth, commandments, doctrine, they all mean the same thing in the context of the epistle. This is necessary for fellowship with God.
Included in the lesson is this wonderful poem about God’s word, attributed to John Clifford.
The Anvil of God’s Word
“Last eve I paused beside the blacksmith’s door,
And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime;
Then looking in, I saw upon the floor,
Old hammers, worn with beating years of time.
“‘How many anvils have you had,’ said I,
‘To wear and batter all these hammers so?’
‘Just one,’ said he, and then with twinkling eye,
‘The anvil wears the hammers out, you know.’
“And so, I thought, the Anvil of God’s Word
For ages skeptic blows have beat upon;
Yet, though the noise of falling blows was heard,
|The Anvil is unharmed, the hammers gone.”
Sermon: What is Conversion?
Speaker: Josh Jackson
In this lesson, Josh defines what true conversion is as found in scripture, and explains how one can make such a complete change to serve God.
Sermon: The True Bread of Life (6:22-40)
Lesson 13 in series (6:22-40)
Jesus admonished the people for seeking carnal bread, rather than seeking Him, the true bread of life.
Sermon: Cannot See Afar Off
Some people are spiritually nearsighted. They cannot see far behind, remembering their former life of sin. They cannot see far ahead, being mindful of their heavenly hope. They cannot see far within, to examine themselves as to whether they are in the faith.
Sermon: The Witnesses for Jesus (5:31-47)
Lesson 12 in series (5:31-47)
John the Baptist, God Himself, and Moses all bear witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Sermon: Is There Anything I Have to Do?
More and more religious people are insistent that man has to do nothing to be saved, save to trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Is this a scriptural concept? No, it is not!
Sermon: What’s Standing Between You and Your Blessing?
Speaker: Justin Carrell
God wants us to receive great and wonderful blessings from Him. If we are not receiving them, then there is obviously something wrong on our end, which needs remedying.
Sermon: Competing for a Crown
Based on 1 Corinthians 9:25, the sermon establishes the importance of self-control, rule following and endurance for the Christian. Using the metaphor of athletic endeavor, which the apostle Paul used as illustration.
Sermon: Life and Judgment in the Son (5:24-30)
Lesson 11 in series (5:24-30)
Jesus in affirming His Sonship, declares Himself to be the righteous judge of manking. He gives life or condemnation in accord with His Father’s will.
Sermon: The Language of Zeal and Apathy
When scripture uses the term zeal, with all its synonyms, it is universally praised when it is exercised toward God. In contrast, the strongest words of condemnation are reserved for those who are apathetic in their attitude toward God.
Sermon: Absalom’s Treachery
Absalom was an evil, selfish and self-centered man. He murdered his brother and sought to steal the throne of his father David. His vanity and selfishness eventually destroyed him.
Sermon: Honor the Son as the Father (5:17-23)
Lesson 10 of Series (5:17-23)
The miracles of Jesus prove, that as they show the approval of God in heaven, all men should honor His Son, just as they Honor Him.
Sermon: Colorful Thoughts
Our thoughts can be black (despair and defeat); Red (anger and envy); Yellow (cowardice and weakness), but they should be white (true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, praiseworthy
Sermon: Who Are Your Friends?
Speaker: Tommy Davis
This lesson discusses the importance of having righteous friends with their good influences, and the danger of evil companionship.
Sermon: The Scriptural Meaning of the Word “Church”
Religious people today use the word “church” in ways that are obviously not scriptural. If we respect God’s word and His will for man, we will be careful of our usage of the term, and align ourselves with those who recognize and respect the church as He made it.
