Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: Age of Accountability

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In this lesson Marc answers from scripture the often troubling question, “When do children become accountable for sin, before Almighty God?” Scriptural principles give parents guidance on the question.

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Powerpoint Slides

Sermon: Dwelling in the House of Mourning

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In the lesson, given in the special class on Wednesday morning, Marc gives comfort by explaining the process of mourning, and giving the child of God help in dealing with the grief one experiences at the loss of loved ones. (Note: the first 5-8 minutes of the lesson were not recorded. Also, the lesson was recorded from a loudspeaker rather than directly from Marc himself, so the audio suffers a bit).

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Sermon: Why We Do Not Use Hand Made Music in Worship

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In this lesson Marc gives a reasoned and thorough explanation of why Christians, in New Covenant worship, refrain from using mechanical instruments of music in their worship to God.

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Sermon: Desensitized!

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In this two part sermon, preached Sunday and Monday nights, Marc emphasized the danger of our becoming desensitized to sin, and gave suggestions and applications to ensure we remain sensitive to and obey God’s commands for us.

Audio Part One

Audio Part Two

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Sermon: “Borne by Four”

Sermon by Marc Smith.

In this lesson, Marc uses Mark 2, and the phrase from the KJV indicating that the paralytic man was carried by four men to see Jesus. The phrase is used to illustrate the point that each of us have those who have borne, or influenced us in our lives. Saul of Tarsis is a good example, and four men are mentioned: Gamaliel, Stephen, Annanias and Barnabas who had a profound influence upon him and his conversion to Christ.

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Sermon: Jesus’ Five Principles of Prayer

Sermon by Marc Smith.

This simple lesson by Marc establishes five important principles, taught by the Lord, important for a healthy and effective prayer life.

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Sermon: Conservative or Liberal

Sermon by Marc Smith:

In this lesson, Marc points out that while the terms conservative and liberal have been helpful in differentiating between churches in the past, they are irrelevant with regard to a congregation’s standing before God. Only one scriptural term is truly relevant: Sound. Is a congregation sound?

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Sermon: Spiritual Soundness

Primarily using Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, the apostle indicates that spiritual soundness must include being sound in the faith, in personal faith, in speech, and in moral conduct.

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Sermon: Are Gospel Meetings Relevant?

In preparation for the upcoming Gospel Meeting, the sermon shows through scripture how that these efforts to share the gospel of Christ remain relevant in our time.

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Sermon: Things that Prevent God from Answering Prayer

While God can not be kept from answering prayers offered to Him, there are things that a man can do that can interfere with his petitions to God.

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Sermon: The Power and Purpose of the Resurrection

The sermon is an exegetical treatment of 1 Corinthians 15.

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Sermon: After the Trial of Christ

In this sermon, preached by Chad Gallman, the events that followed the trial of Jesus Christ are discussed.

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Sermon: Shall I Get a Tattoo?

In this sermon preached by Josh Cox, Josh goes to the Bible to establish principles to guide a Christian who is contemplating getting a tattoo.

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Sermon: Associating with the Worldly

The sermon explains the proper relationship the Christian should sustain with those who have not accepted Christ as their Savior.

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Sermon: The Voice of God

Many today deny the existence of God. However, the clarion call of His voice can be heard in many ways. And, it will be heard by the unprejudiced heart.

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