Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: When Did Jesus Establish His Kingdom?

Jesus promised to establish his Kingdom in Mark 9:1. Many religious people todaly still look for him to keep that promise. However, he already has. Scriptures are examined to establish at what point the Kingdom came into existence.

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Sermon: True Joy

While the world can offer a momentary happiness, true and lasting joy comes only to one who has the hope of eternal life. It is dependent upon a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Sermon: It’s All About Jesus Christ

The Apostle Paul in dire conditions or in times of abundance, depended upon Jesus Christ, his Savior, for comfort and fulfillment. This is evident from a textual study of Philippians 4, and gives us a wonderful lesson as application.

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Sermon: Wise Men Still Seek Him

When the Messiah was born, wise men from the East came seeking the baby Jesus. Today, wise men still seek Him as their Lord and Savior.

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Sermon: The Consequences of Accepting Jesus as Lord

Many religious people are willing to accept that Jesus Christ is the Lord of their lives. However, they are resistant to accepting the consequences of that pledge. As Lord, Jesus is to be obeyed without hesitation or questioning.

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Sermon: A Single Minded Pursuit of the Kingdom

Jesus promised in His sermon on the mount that if we seek first the kingdom of God, all the necessities of life would be added to us (cf. Matthew 6:33). This lesson does not emphasize the promise, rather what does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God.

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Sermon: Increase Our Faith

In Luke 17:5-10, the apostles asked the Lord to increase their faith. In response, Jesus challenged them with suggestions to follow that their faith might increase. The lesson discusses those suggestions.

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Sermon: Stand Still

In Exodus 14:13, Moses told the people of God to, “Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord.” We must be discerning to know when to press forward, and when to stand still. The phrase is used several times in scripture.

No audio was recorded of this lesson.

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Sermon: Divergent Views of Baptism

The conversion of Lydia and her household (Acts 16) is contrasted with a modern, evangelical example of Baptism.

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Sermon: What Can the Righteous Do?

The Psalmist asked in Psalm 11:3, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The lesson seeks to answer the question, by suggesting that the righteous can:

  • Continue to keep faith in God
  • Continue to pray
  • Be careful not to be consumed by anger
  • Overcome evil with good
  • Remember that they are living for heaven
  • Obey God rather than men

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Sermon: The Outward Man VS The Inward Man

The apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 4, explains how, though the outward man is perishing, the inward man is renewed each day.

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Sermon: The Ark of the Covenant

The lesson gives a concise history and description of the ark of the covenant. Examining Israel’s dealing with the ark, several applications come to mind:

  • God’s instructions are to be followed
  • What happens when the glory of God departs
  • The concept of Sanctification
  • The consequences of disobedience

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Sermon: Saving Your Life by Losing It

Luke 9 is the text considered in this lesson. Self denial is the subject, as indicated in verse 24 of the text. The importance and benefits of self control and denial are considered.

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Sermon: Are You A Mature Christian?

Hebrews 5:2-ff helps to shape a discussion about Christian Maturity. What are some of the characteristics you will have if you can say that you are a mature Christian?

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Sermon: There Is Only One God

The text of 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 is examined. Paul prohibits idolatry. He states that when we offer up worship to idols, we provoke the Almighty God.

Idolatry is alive and well today, in various forms.

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