Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: What is that in your hand?

ImageIn Exodus 4, God showed Moses that the rod in his hand could be used to prove to the people that He had chosen Moses to lead them out of Egyptian bondage.

We also have things in our hand, which if used well, can accomplish God’s purposes for us in our lives.

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Sermon: Love’s Imperative

ImageIn 1 John 3, the apostle describes the vital importance of love in the Christian’s relationship both to his God and his brethren.

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The Good Confession

ImageThe good confession Paul refers to in 1 Timothy 6:6-11 is that Jesus is the King of the Jews, the Annointed, the Son of the living God. This is why it is so important to live for Him.

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Keep Your Wedding Vows!

ImageWhen a man and woman say “I Do”, and agree to the marriage covenant, the vows they make to one another are also made to God. The obligations are serious, and to break the vows is treacherous.

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The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)

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Speaker: Caleb Westbrook

The parable examines the different hearts of men as they hear the gospel of Christ, by comparing them to different types of soil. Which type of soil are you?

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The Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50)

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Speaker: Kris Braddock

Five parables about the Kingdom of heaven are discussed, establishing truths about power, influence, value and judgment.

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The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)

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Speaker: Chip Foster

This parable teaches us that we must forgive in order to be forgiven, that forgiveness is to be offered without limitation, and that it must come from the heart.

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

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Speaker: Nathan Quinn

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is actually a parable about two brothers, with two important lessons:

1) Return to God
2) Rejoice at the salvation of a lost soul

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The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21)

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Speaker: Amos Long

As the rich fool, too many today are seeking riches for themselves, and lacking in their commitment to God.

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The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers (Matthew 21:33-46)

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Speaker: Brantley Gallman

The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers teaches the ultimate authority of Jesus Christ, and the end of those who would seek to deny that authority.

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The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

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Speaker: Josh Cox

The Parable of the talents expresses the importance of bearing fruit, and continued growth as servants of the Lord.

Applications are made regarding the responsibilities we have as members of a local congregation.

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Teaching by Parables

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Speaker: Stan Cox

The series begins with a discussion of the parable as a form of teaching commonly used by Jesus in His ministry. The lesson serves to introduce the week’s series.

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Sermon: Total Commitment

Image Christ requires a total commitment from His disciples. This is too often lacking in our day.

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Sermon: Identifying Sin

Image The lesson seeks to identify sin using Biblical descriptions, and discusses the consequences of that sin.

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Sermon: A Heart Filled with Jesus

Image Speaker: Brantley Gallman

The lesson calls upon us to have a heart filled with Jesus, and describes what constitutes such a heart.

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