Westside Church of Christ

Brother Steve ends our sermon series on the family by discussing how to raise children to love God and love others, which is the ultimate goal of a Godly family.

We must frequently reflect and correct the way we live our lives in order to ensure we are following God's will, looking to his word as our instructions.

Continuing our sermon series on the family, brother David gives a lesson on children's role in the family, not just when we are young, but throughout our lives. He discusses both our relationship to our physical parents and to our heavenly father.

Brother Curtis gives the third sermon in our sermon series about families. He explains the roles, traits, and impact of a Godly mother.

As part of our sermon series about families, Jacob gives a sermon on what a father's role is in the family and traits of a godly father.

Brother Steve begins our sermon series on God's design for the family by giving an overview on the subject.

Everyone has differnent strengths and weaknesses no one is able to de everything on their own. We will be the most succesfful in our Christian walk and mission if we rely on each other and work together.

Brother Mike warns against being apathetic in our faith. We must be careful to do everything we do dedicated to God, not out of habit, but out of genuine conviction and love.

Brother Jacob presents evidence within the Bible that points to the books validity.

In our Christian walk, we may face many challenges, but must endure in order to receive our eternal reward.

God has created us and put us on Earth with a purpose. It is not to work and pursue our own wants and pleasures, but in order to glorify God. We must obey God's will in order to fulfil our purpose of glorifying him.

This parable given by Jesus describes different ways that someone could react when presented with the word of God, highlighting potential problems. In order to be like the good seed that grows into a flourishing plant, we must hear and believe the word of God, not being distracted by worldly things.

The Parable of the Potter's house reveals to us the nature of our relationship with God. God is like the potter and we are the clay. God is our creator and has a purpose for us, and if we do not submit to his purpose, he will destroy us unless we repent.

God gives us many gifts such as instruction, water of life, opportunities, and Christ's example. It is our duty to accept and use the gifts to fulfil God's will.

Brother Jacob presents evidence from sources outside of the Bible that point to its validity, in order to help strengthen our faith.

Brother Jeremy uses the story of Philip and the Eunuch in Acts chapter 8 to highlight how Philips faith and obedience allowed him to bring someone to Christ.

Fathers should be spiritual leaders in their homes, leading by example with love. The decisions that a father makes has a larger impact on his family's spiritual lives. Fathers should be careful to keep God as the focus within their family.

As Christians, we should attempt to imitate Jesus, as a child would follow the example of their parents. We should look to the actions of Jesus given to us in the Bible as a guide, being loving, forgiving, servants, in order to demonstrate the nature of Jesus.

Everything we do is a decision we make. We make these decisions based on our priorities, current information, predictions about the future, and our priorities. Our top priority as Christians should be following God's commandants, and knowledge of its importance should guide us in all our decisions.

Brother David gives three examples of people who were tested by God in the Old Testament, how they reacted to these test, and the consequences they faced.

When we are baptized, we undergo a spiritual resurrection, and should become a new person who's life is dedicated to God.

Brother Ian presents some of the evidence we have of the Bibles validity, and rebuts some the common arguments against the Bible.

Our fays on Earth are limited and we do not know how long we have left. After our life, we will face the judgment of God, so we must be aware of life's fleeting nature and dedicate the time we have to following God's will, as if each day could be our last.

Brother Ian explains what the Great Commission is and how we should follow it. The Great Commission, given by Jesus and featured in the four gospels, commands us the preach the gospel, repentance, and remission of sins to all, so that they may believe, be baptized, and become disciples of Jesus.

Brother Ian uses the parable of the prodigal son, focusing on the younger brother, to show how out sin separates us from God and how God is eager to welcome back any of his children who stray from him.

Brother Ian explains what it means to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, dedicating our lives to God's will out of gratitude for the great sacrifice he made for us.

Brother Ian explains how Jesus was sacrificed, taking on our sins, so we are able to be considered righteous before God, and can be rescued from the punishment that we deserve.

Brother Ian tells the story of King David's sin's and the consequences of those sins in 2 Samuel, which was the inspiration for Psalms 51, and explains what we can learn from these writings about the effects of sin and what to do after we have committed sin.

We are commanded by God to worship him. The focus of our worship should be to please and exalt God, meaning that we should worship in the way that we have been commanded to and with our hearts and minds focused on God.

Brother Ian explains why and how the Bible should be used in order to show us a standard for how we should be, examine ourselves against that standard, and make the changes in areas we do not meet the standard, as we strive to follow God's will.

Peace is a blessing from God and he has given us instructions on how to obtain it. God can help us find peace in our relationships with those in the world, our relationships within the church, our relationship with God, and our relationship with ourselves.

In Isaiah 36, the Rabshakeh, an Assyrian representaive, goes to Jerusalem to convince the Jewish people to surrender. However, the people of Jerusalem ignore whta the Rabshakeh says to them, and God delivers him. We should learn from this story to ignore fears, lies, and desires that do not align with God's will, and instead trust in God to deliver us.

We all get frustrated from time to time. Listen in as Jacob relays the story of someone in the Bible who got very frustrated and how God helped him overcome it.

What does it mean to be a Christian? What do we have to give up and what do we gain? Listen as David explains that there is nothing of value we lose and everything of value we gain be following Christ.

We are all building something. Sometimes literally: a house, a car, etc. but also metaphorically: a career, a family, a legacy. Listen as Lanny explains the most important and lasting thing we should be building in our life.

In the book of John he records a statement from Jesus that he gave us a "New Commandment". What is this new commandment that Jesus brought? And how do we obey it? Listen as Jacob explains what this new commandment means for us today.

Elders and deacons are given specific roles in the church to lead and serve with humility and dedication. Elders are responsible for overseeing the congregation and making decisions that benefit the flock, while deacons lead by example in serving others. Both roles are vital for the growth of the church, and they must be carried out with a selfless mindset, always seeking to glorify God and protect the well-being of His people.

Listen as we sing praises to our God!

The resurrection of Lazarus shows Jesus' power over death, and demonstrates that Jesus is the only way to eternal life. Lazarus was hated for his association with Jesus, and we may also face this hatred, but must continue to boldly follow Jesus. This story also demonstrates the love and compassion Jesus has for us, and how anyone, regardless of their background may have eternal life through Jesus.

We all have the ability and responsibility to encourage one another. Those who preach have a particular responsibility to encourage through their teaching, but we can all encourage each other through other means. Encouragement can come through personal relationships and assembling together to worship God. When we encourage others we bring them comfort and strength in their walk as Christians.

Hospitality is not only a requirement for an elder, but something all members of the church can and should take part in. We should be hospitable, not for the sake of recognition or with hopes of being given something in return, but out of love for others and for God. Being hospitable helps further God's will and connect us with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Because of Jesus' sacrifice, we are adopted into God's family, and we are able to come before him boldly in prayer. We are able to ask for spiritual and physical needs and comforts, and will receive them if it is God's will. We should pray selflessly and while putting God before ourselves.

Sickness and need were brought into the world by sin. Ministering to the sick and needy allows for us to show Christ love to the world. Need is abundant in the world, giving us many opportunities to minister to others. It is our responsibility to identify these opportunities and take them.

A teacher in the church can be someone who teaches publicly in the assembly, or privately in personal studies. Public teachers must be male members of the church who have sound knowledge and understanding of the scriptures. While we can't all be public teachers, we may all contribute to teaching by either private study or connecting others to those who can teach.

Someone who holds the office of an evangelist is a person who spreads the gospel as their vocation. While most are not able to fill that role, we can all contribute to evangelism, by either supporting evangelist or by spreading the Word ourselves. We should work to build relationships with those around us, so we can teach them about the gospel.