Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: 5 Things God’s Children Should Never Worry About

Paul exhorts us to “be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). Among other things, 5 things stand out that the Christian should never worry about: 1) Being forsaken by God; 2) Feeling Useless; 3) The future; 4) Bothering God with prayer; and, 5) Feeling unforgiven.

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Sermon: I Can Do All Things

Lesson 6 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

The Apostle Paul affirms that with the Lord’s help, all necessary things can be accomplished. To obtain victory in Jesus, we must meditate on those things that are noble and praiseworthy.

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Sermon: Accepting the Bible at Face Value

Much of the religious error and problems that exist do so because men are not willing to accept the Bible as it is written. The problem can be present among God’s people as well as those caught in denominational error.

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Sermon: Hard Pressed but Not Crushed

Lesson 5 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

In 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 the apostle Paul indicated that as children of God, though we are hard pressed on every side and in every way, we can persevere and gain victory with the help of our Lord. Our focus is not on the present, but on our future home with God.

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Sermon: The Defense of Paul

Paul, in chapters 21-26 of the book of Acts, had several opportunities to defend his actions when accused of heinous crimes. It is evident that Paul was persecuted because he was a Christian.

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Sermon: The Resurrection

Lesson 4 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

The Apostle Paul reveals the evidence for, and consequences of the Lord’s resurrection from the dead.

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Sermon: Philip’s Part in the Eunuch’s Conversion

As we consider all of the acts of conversion recorded in the book of Acts, there are different circumstances, but the same steps required for conversion. Philip’s interaction with the Ethiopian Eunuch supplies us the opportunity to see the part that a preacher plays in the conversion of men.

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Sermon: Super Conquerors

Lesson 3 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

Romans 8:31-39 gives us great comfort as we realize that in Christ we are “more than conquerors.”

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Sermon: One Mind and One Mouth

An expository lesson covering the text of Romans 15:1-6. God calls us to unity, to be of one mind, and one mouth as we receive one another.

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Sermon: The Testimony of Nature

Lesson 2 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

Psalm 19:1-6 reveals that nature itself testifies to God’s existence and His glory. The man with an open and unbiased heart recognizes and accepts that testimony.

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Sermon: The Throne Room of God

Lesson 1 of 8 in a series on Awesome Texts.

Revelation 4 and 5 reveals a vision of John, where he describes the throne room of God. The text reveals a most important point. God is the center of the universe, and all of creation exists to offer up praise to Him, and the Lamb of God.

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Sermon: Strive to Enter In!

Sermon by Marc Smith.

Marc ended our gospel meeting with his exhortation to the congregation to “strive to enter in” to the narrow gate that leads to life. He rightly pointed out that effort is required in staying faithful and pleasing the Lord.

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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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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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