Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: They Had Been With Jesus

The actions of Peter and John (recorded in Acts 4) indicated to the Jewish leaders that they had been with Jesus. The lesson explains the characteristics of those who walk with the Lord, and asks the important question, “Can people see that you walk with Him?”

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Sermon: How to be Just a Christian

In this lesson the Seed principle is discussed. When the word of God is planted in purity, what results is a Christian. As such, division and the denominational concept is unacceptable to God.

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Sermon: Must We Obey Jesus?

This lesson is a discussion of free will, and how it impacts our call to obey the Lord.

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Sermon: The Promises to Abraham

In Genesis 12, God made 3 promises to Abraham. He promised that Abraham would have descendents who would become a great nation; He promised that He would give that people a land to call their own; Finally, He promised that through Abraham’s seed all nations of the earth would be blessed. This lesson examines those promises.

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Sermon: What Is Godly Sorrow?

Most people experience sorrow as a result or consequence of sin. Is that sorrow godly sorrow, leading to repentance, or worldly sorrow leading to death? The lesson examines the difference between the two.

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Sermon: Defeatism

In this sermon by Bob Ward, Bob discusses the defeatist attitude which can harmfully effect the Christian’s life and profession of faith.

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Sermon: The Importance of Christ’s Church

Many New Testament verses clearly teach the value that Jesus Christ put on the church He purchased with His own blood. As we learn of that importance, the question remains – How much do we value that church?

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Sermon: “You thought that I was altogether like you”

The 50th Psalm reveals God to be a righteous judge. One that will reward the righteous, and punish the wicked. We have no right to question God and His righteousness, but man commonly does, not realizing that God is not like us!

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Sermon: Mental Divorce

The sermon deals with the doctrine commonly referred to as Mental Divorce. Arguments are made regarding what the Bible teaches about marriage and the bond between a husband and wife. The doctrine is shown to be erroneous.

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Sermon: Apathy to Zeal

The terms apathy and zeal are defined, and examples are given of each in scripture. God’s response is also noted, as exhortations are given for Christians to exhibit fervor for God and His work.

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Sermon: Now that the Meeting is Over, What Next?

Sermon 9 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

In this lesson, brother Foster brought the meeting to a close with an encouraging and uplifting exhortation to zeal and steadfastness in applying the preaching we hear to our daily lives.

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Sermon: Priscilla and Aquila

Sermon 8 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

Paul’s companions, Priscilla and Aquila, are wonderful examples of what can be accomplished before God if husband and wife work together to serve Him.

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Sermon: Lamentations of Jeremiah

Sermon 7 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

The third chapter of Lamentations is used to express the truth that despite the trials of life, there is hope if we wait on the Lord, and bear our yoke before Him.

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Sermon: Delilah and Jezebel

Sermon 6 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

Old Testament characters Delilah, Jezebel and Nabal are used to warn young people of the dangers of choosing a mate unwisely.

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Sermon: Salvation and the Man from Ethiopia

Sermon 5 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

The conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8) is examined, to determine what did and did not happen in the conversion. The lesson’s application contrasts what men teach and what the Bible reveals that a man must do to be saved.

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