Category: Sermons

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

Sermon: Two Cons

Sermon 4 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

Two concepts are examined, using Jeroboam as an example (1 Kings 12:25-30). The first, CONvenience. The second, CONviction. Good application is made to Christians in our time.

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Sermon: Hosea’s Seven

Sermon 3 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

The sermon uses the text of Hosea to look at the state of Israel during the time of the prophet, and makes seven applications. Today we can be guilty of the same sins of Hosea’s time: 1) Lack of Knowledge; 2) Pride; 3) Instability; 4) Mixing with the World; 5) Corruption; 6) Backsliding; and 7) Idolatry.

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Sermon: Angels

Sermon 2 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

The sermon (delivered during the Bible class on Sunday morning) reveals what God’s word teaches on the subject of angels, and contrasts what is revealed with the misconceptions and superstitions of men.

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Sermon: The Tri-Fold Character

Sermon 1 of 9
Gospel Meeting May 5-10, 2012
Speaker: Chip Foster

The sermon examines the character of the Centurion in Luke 7:1-10, as it is assessed by those who witnessed his behavior, as he humbly assessed in himself, and finally as assessed by the Savior. The applications are obvious, and clearly established by brother Foster.

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Sermon: You. Sir. A Prophet. The Messiah! (John 4)

The sermon examines the conversation between Jesus and the woman of Samaria, recorded in John 4. The woman, who conceivably began the interlude with animosity toward Jesus, a Jew, eventually believed Him to be the Messiah.

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Sermon: The Goodness and Severity of God

Romans 11:22 affirms that God is both good, and severe, depending upon our standing with Him. The lesson affirms the need for obedience, that we might witness God’s goodness.

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Sermon: 7 Things the Lord Loves

Proverbs 6:16-19 identifies 7 things that are an abomination to God. It stands to reason that an approximate opposite of these things would be pleasing to God. The sermon shows that this is true, with practical applications.

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Sermon: Abraham – A Friend of God

The Bible identified Abraham as a “friend of God.” The sermon discussed the attributes of Abraham that commended him to God, and makes application for God’s children today.

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Sermon: The Responsibilities of Parents

Children are gifts given to us by God (cf. Psalm 127:3-5). As such, parents are obligated to care for them. They have the responsibility to provide for, teach, be an example to, and discipline their children.

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Sermon: Further Clothed

The sermon is an expository treatment of 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 emphasizing the nature of our hope, serving as motivation for our aim to always “be well pleasing to Him.”

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Sermon: 7 Promises of God

The sermon first establishes that all of God’s promises are sure. Then, discusses the following promises of God:

  1. To supply every need we have.
  2. That His grace is sufficient for us.
  3. That His children will not be overtaken in temptation.
  4. Victory over death.
  5. That all things work together for good to those who love Him.
  6. Those who believe and are baptized will be saved.
  7. Eternal Life.

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Sermon: Dangers Facing the Church

This sermon was adapted from an old bedsheet sermon chart created by Steve Hudgins years ago. The sermon was preached in two parts, AM and PM. I combined the two into a single recording of about 83 minutes. The sermon discusses 9 dangers facing the church: Ignorance, Neglectfulness, Worldliness, Boastfulness, Compromise, Materialism, Indifference, Doctrinal Error and Apostasy.

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Sermon: The Facts About Jesus

The fundamental facts about Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God and Savior of mankind. These facts make up what is referred to in scripture as the Gospel. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation (cf. Romans 1:16).

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Sermon: Who is the minister in your church?

It is an oft asked question, and an opportunity to teach. In fact, there is not clergy/laity distinction in the Lord’s church. In fact, we are all ministers (servants) in the Lord’s church.

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Sermon: Walking in the Light

Walking in the light of God’s will reaps great benefits, including: Fellowship with other Christians, access to the cleansing blood of Christ, joy and exaltation and the assurance we will never stumble (cf. 1 John 1:7).

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