Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Sermons
Sermons Preached at West Side. Outlines, PPT Presentations and Audio files
Sermon: Building a Christ-Like Character
Using the text of Colossiansa 3:1-17, the lesson discusses how to build a character that emulates that of the Lord. Such a character stands fast in the face of adversity, trial and temptation.
Sermon: The Law of Moses
The Lesson discusses weaknesses inherent in the Law of Moses. (Not mistakes made by God, but limitations of the law, by design). Also, the Purpose the Law of Moses serves in the redemption of man.
Sermon: The Church and Politics
There are civil laws governing how involved churches may become in the political arena. More importantly, there are guidelines that the church and individual Christians are given by God. These must be respected and obeyed!
Sermon: Teaching Our Children
This sermon deals with the concept of accountability to God, and explains how important it is to teach our children. So, when God holds them accountable for their actions, they will live righteously before Him.
Sermon: God’s Choice
As with Israel, God chose his Children. As such, there is no reason for vain pride.
Sermon: Reactions to Religion
The sermon is a discussion of the responses received to a Facebook video we created, called “The Christian Faith is Under Attack.” There were several comments critical of religion that were made in reponse to the video. The sermon explains the proper response to such objections to religion.
Sermon: Faith, Hope, Love
The text of 1 Corinthians 13:13 is a famous one. However, Paul’s explanation of his intercessions for the Colossians (Colossians 1:3-7) gives interesting insight on how faith, hope and love work together for the Christian.
Sermon: Giving Thanks
To give thanks, you must first know you have been blessed and know the source of those blessings. Thanksgiving is appropriate before, during and after the blessing occurs.
Sermon: The Easy Way
Where is self denial? Where is “giving all diligence”? Where is “striving”? Too few are willing to sacrifice for their faith and their God.
Sermon: What Obedience is Not
Obedience to God’s commands does not constitute earning your salvation. It is also not “self-defined”, as it is God who determines what must be done. Finally, it is a necessary thing!
Sermon: Respecting the Sanctity of Life
The lesson discusses the Biblical view of the sanctity of life, making applications with regard to the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia, and what constitutes murder.
Sermon: What Kind of Fool are You?
Which kind of fool do you wish to be? The fool who is only called a fool in the eyes of men? Or the fool who is really a fool in the eyes of God?
Sermon: Spiritual Bullies
The lesson discusses the existence of spiritual bullies, much like the Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus. Such exist today, and there are ways to effectively respond to their evil.
Sermon: Reputation vs Reality
Even godly men like John the Baptist, Paul, and even the Lord Himself had bad reputations in the eyes of the world. Christians will too. The crucial thing is to be blameles in God’s sight!
Sermon: The Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer
Acts 8:9-35 contains the narrative describing the conversion of Simon the Sorceror. This conversion followed the pattern established with all conversions in the New Testament. However, the unique circumstances of his conversion teach us some other important lessons.
