Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: Elders and Deacons (Appointment and Qualifications)

A quick word study of the qualifications of elders and deacons, given for the purpose of presenting two men (one for the office of elder, and one for the office of deacon) to the congregation.

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: Hiding Your Faith

Four different examples of individuals hiding their faith drive home the truth that if you desire to be saved, you must be willing to confess Jesus! (cf. Matthew 10:32-33).

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: Brotherly Love

The text uses Paul’s epistle to Philemon to show how brotherly love can work wonders even during difficult times of potential conflict and trouble.

Audio

Sermon: What is the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Too many are quick to embrace Jesus Christ as their Savior, but have no real understanding of what it means to embrace Jesus Christ as their Lord. This lesson seeks to explain the importance of such an action.

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: Top Deathbed Regrets

The sermon examines from a Biblical perspective the 5 most commonly stated regrets voiced by individuals who are on their deathbed.

Audio

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: King David’s Charge

The text of 1 Kings 2:1-4 is examined, clause by clause. King David’s charge to his young son Solomon, as he neared his death, is one that has applicable principles for us today.

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Sermon: Rebellion Against Authority

Preacher: Bob Ward

Old Testament examples are used to indicate the danger then and now of rebelling against the authority of God.

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Sermon: Hope

Sermon by Armando Vera

The sermon is a scriptural examination of the basis of the Christian’s Hope. It is not in self, but in God!

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Sermon: Is There Not a Cause?

In 1 Samuel 17:29, David asked his brother “Is There Not a Cause?” He desired to be of service to Jehovah, and slayed the giant Goliath. The question can be asked today, and three “giants” that need slaying are mentioned. False Doctrine, Worldliness and Complacency.

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Sermon: May the Lord Bless You

The sermon is an analysis of Psalm 20. The lesson examines the petitions made to God by Israel on behalf of David. Applications are made.

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Sermon: A Good Old Age

Sermon by Bob Ward.

The sermon uses Psalm 90:10-12 to note the life of man, both in its span and its purpose.

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Sermon: That Good Part

Sermon by Bob Ward

Bob discusses and applies principles from Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Marth as recorded in Luke 10:38-41.

Audio

Sermon: Are Those in the Church the Only Ones Saved?

The lesson discusses the true identity of the church, the sin of denominationalism, and answers scripturally the question asked in two ways…

1) Are those in the church the only ones saved?

or, more commonly

2) Do you think that only those who are members of the church of Christ going to heaven?

Audio (Part 1)

Audio (Part 2)

Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: Six Things Christians Should Just Stop Saying

Spring Meeting 2014

The lesson is a review of the contention of a religious writer for the Huffington Post, who claimed that Christians should just stop saying:

  1. The Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God
  2. We just believe the Bible
  3. Jesus is the only way to heaven
  4. The rapture of Jesus is imminent
  5. Homosexuality is a sin against God
  6. The earth is less than 10,000 years old

Audio

Sermon: How to Know You Are Spiritually Dying

Spring Meeting 2014: Kyle Campbell

Five signs are discusses that indicate you are spiritually dying…

  1. You have left your first love.
  2. The story of the Cross no longer moves you.
  3. You don’t actively participate in the church’s work.
  4. You have no interest in saving souls.
  5. Worldliness is more attractive to you than spirituality.

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