Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: For Conscience’ Sake

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Paul expresses the type of attitude we should have toward Jews, Gentiles and God’s people, always expressing and showing concern for how our actions may impact our reputation, and the spiritual welfare of others.

Sermon: A Hard Heart

A Hard Heart

Hebrews 3 uses the Israelites in the wilderness as an object lesson about hardening our hearts against God. How does it happen, and can it happen to us? These are important questions to answer.

Sermon: The Judgment of Stewardship

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Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 give us some interesting and important insight into the importance of stewardship, and the reality that judgment comes from God, not man.

Sermon: The Establishment of False Religion

The Establishment of False Religion

Judges chapters 17 and 18 record a man of Ephraim called Micah, who established his own religion by fashioning and idol, and hiring a Levite to be his priest. The record of Micah supplies some surprising parallels to the establishment of false religion in every age, including our own.

Sermon: The Preacher and the Penitent

The Preacher and the Penitent

Luke’s narrative of the conversion of Cornelius and his household is unique in its use of two viewpoints to relate the facts. Both the preacher and the penitent are followed, with the two meeting as the gospel is preached and souls are saved.

Sermon: Boasting Against the Lord

Boasting Against the Lord

There are many who seek to elevate themselves against God. They quickly learn that God is sovereign, and humbles the proud. Victory is found in humble service to the Lord.

Sermon: The Promises of God

The Promises of God

The lesson shows that some of God’s promises are unconditional in nature, while others are conditional. God’s most wonderful promises are available through His Son Jesus, showing God’s mercy and grace.

Sermon: God Hates Divorce / God Loves the Home

A two part lesson. Part one: God Hates Divorce (preached in the morning). Part two: God Loves the Home (preached in the evening. Note: Only the last 14 minutes of the evening lesson were recorded).

Sermon: The Christian’s Role in Politics

Speaker: Josh Cox

Josh explains some scriptural principles that should guide every Christian as we seek to navigate voting and political involvement in a divisive culture.

Sermon: Be Strong and of Good Courage

Be Strong and of Good Courage

Lessons taught from Joshua 1: God keeps His promises. We must be faithful and obedient to Him. God is always with us. We need to encourage one another!

Sermon: The Clarity of Revelation

The Clarity of Revelation

The lesson answers two questions using the scriptures:

  1. Is scripture sufficiently clear to be understood by man?
  2. Is our understanding relative? Does a lack of understanding on our part excuse false teaching or sinful action?

We must defend the truth of God’s word against those who teach error. False doctrine cannot be tolerated among the people of God.

Sermon: Radical Christianity

Speaker: Tommy Davis

Using young King Josiah as an example, Tommy notes the importance of being radical in our service to the Lord

Sermon: The Sad Short Reign of King Ahaziah

King Ahaziah

King Ahaziah’s short and sad reign helps to reinforce the toxic nature of evil influence. Ahaziah never rose above the culture of Ahab’s house, and in fighting against God he sealed his fate. There are great applications to be made to our lives as we learn from his sad example.

Sermon: Hearts of Servants

The Lord’s admonition of his disciples in Matthew 20:24-28 expresses very clearly that as Christians we should not seek exaltation, but should have the hearts of servants.

Sermon: Meditations on God’s Word

Meditations on God’s Word

The text of Psalm 119:73-80 consists of a number of meditations of the Psalmist upon God’s revealed word, the holy scriptures. They teach the basis of our relationship with God, God’s justness, God’s provision for the obedient, and the shame of man’s disobedience.