Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: You Must Be Born Again (3:1-8)

The Words of Jesus

Lesson 5 in series (John 3:1-8)

The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, regarding the new birth, is discussed and explained.

Sermon: In Everything Give Thanks

In Everything Give Thanks

A discussion of things for which we should give thanks: Christ’s victory over sin and death, the revelation of truth, life’s physical provisions, our brethren, God’s grace, the authority of our Lord. All are established scripturally and discussed.

Sermon: Examine Your Faith

Speaker: Joshua Cox

Josh’s lesson establishes the need for every Christian to determine for themselves whether they are living faithfully for the Lord.

Sermon: Jesus Cleanses the Temple (2:13-22)

The Words of Jesus

Lesson 4 in series (John 2:13-22)

This lesson discusses the first time Jesus cleansed the temple of the money changers, and His words, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

Sermon: The Conversion of the Eunuch

The sermon is an examination of the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch, recorded in Acts 8.

Sermon: Hope, Self Esteem and Our Spiritual Family

Speaker: Josh Jackson

The world struggles with despair. The rise in suicide, drug abuse and sexual promiscuity are all indicators of dysfunction. The answer to these problems is spiritual in nature. Hope, Self-Esteem and the spiritual family of God.

Sermon: Why is Repentance So Hard?

Why Is Repentance So Hard

Repentance is absolutely imperative for man’s salvation. So, why does it seem so hard for men to come to repentance? Three reasons are discussed in this lesson.

  1. It requires a humble heart
  2. It requires a radical change
  3. It requirest great sacrifice

Sermon: The Wedding Feast (2:1-12)

The Words of Jesus

Lesson 3 in series (John 2:1-12)

Jesus’ conversation with his mother Mary at the Wedding Feast in Cana. This conversation reveals the first public sign that Jesus is God’s Messiah, bringing faith to His disciples.

Sermon: Who Can Find a Faithful Man?

Who Can Find a Faithful Man

A simple premise. To find a faithful man, one must know his attributes. These attributes can be seen by looking at the characters of faithful men such as Abraham, Moses and Daniel.

Sermon: Philip and Nathanael (1:43-51)

The Words of Jesus

Lesson 2 in series (John 1:43-51)

Jesus’ conversations with Philip and Nathanael are discussed. It is revealed that Jesus is the means of God’s provision, as He serves as a mediator between God and man.

Sermon: The Reforms of Nehemiah

The Reforms of Nehemiah

The three reforms that Nehemiah enacted, as recorded in Nehemiah 13, serve to instruct when applications are made for us today.

Sermon: What Do You Seek? (1:35-42)

The Words of Jesus

Lesson 1 in series (John 1:35-42)

Jesus’ conversation with Andrew, and an unnamed disciple (John?) raises important spiritual considerations. 1) What Do You Seek? 2) Come and See!

Sermon: Are You Still Fighting Sin?

Still Fighting Sin

Paul’s letter to Corinth reveals several truths about our struggles with sin. The devil will never stop probing, and his devices are many. However, there are things we can do to fight him, and faithfulness is possible!

Sermon: For Conscience’ Sake

Bible hold

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.