Westside Sermons

Wilderness U | Part 1 | Exodus 16 & 17

April 08, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

To learn how to trust God when tested in the wilderness, we look at the Israelites struggling to trust God's provision after they were delivered out of Egypt. What's the deal with all this manna, and how does it point to Jesus? Learn how to see Jesus throughout the wilderness.

Deliverance | Part 8 | Exodus 14 & 15

April 01, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

As we celebrate Easter Sunday, we see a split-screen view of what God did for us through Easter and the resurrection and what God did for the Israelites when he delivered them from Pharoah in Egypt.

Deliverance | Part 4 | Exodus 5 & 6

March 04, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

At the time when Israel found itself in utter despair under the rule of Pharaoh and the Egyptians, trying to work themselves out of the harsh reality of bondage, we can find ourselves in the same predicament. Each and every person is born into the bondage of sin, rebellion against God, and no amount of work could ever free us from an eternity of death. This is why we need Jesus. By trusting His work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, we will be set free. We fight despair by tru...

YTH WKND 2024 | Deuteronomy 6:4-9

February 29, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

This is the closing sermon of YTH WKND 2024. You will learn three things: Listen to God, Love God, and Talk About God.

Deliverance | Part 3 | Exodus 4

February 20, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

God works in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases him. As we study how God works through Moses, we see that he equipped Moses with powerful signs and sent Moses a ministry partner. For us, that is Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Moses was leading people to Israel as Jesus delivers us from death to eternal life. Jesus is the better Moses.

Deliverance | Part 1 | Exodus 3

February 12, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

God delivers His children. We kick off the series by looking into the lives of Shiphrah and Puah, two midwives whom God used to deliver Moses into this world. They recognized that we must subject everything to God's authority. Through this sermon, you will learn how you will face the temptation to create prisons out of God's provision that could ultimately lead you away from having an intimate relationship with your creator.

Deliverance | Part 1 | Exodus 1

February 05, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

God delivers His children. We kick off the series by looking into the lives of Shiphrah and Puah, two midwives whom God used to deliver Moses into this world. They recognized that we must subject everything to God's authority. Through this sermon, you will learn how you will face the temptation to create prisons out of God's provision that could ultimately lead you away from having an intimate relationship with your creator.

Called to More | Part 4 | Acts 8

January 29, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

The Holy Spirit wants us to expand his church. We must build on the firm foundation God has given us through intentional faith formation, gospel conversations, voices for the voiceless, and exponential mission expansion. What ingredient will you be to expand the kingdom?

Called to More | Part 3 | Acts 8

January 24, 2024 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

God has torn down the barriers to bring worship to him. We are called to be bridge builders to that type of worship of a perfect and holy God. We are called to more voices for the voiceless.

Called to More | Part 2 | Acts 8

January 18, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

You are called to more gospel conversations. We all are! As we look at the example in scripture of Philip's obedience leading to a gospel conversation with the Ethiopian Eunuch, we pray that we have that same faith and courage. Learn more about gospel conversations at westsidebaptist.org/g3

Prepare The Way | Part 4 | Luke 4:16-21

January 04, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Humanity is born in sin, in rebellion against God and held captive to death. However, only Jesus offers us liberty from an eternity of hopelessness, giving those who trust him joy. Looking at Jesus' teaching in Luke 4:16-21, we see how the Christian responds to the freedom offered to us by Jesus.

Prepare The Way | Part 3 | Luke 7

December 18, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

You will doubt God at some point in your life. You will be confused about his plan for your life and those around you. Looking at John the Baptist, we see three lessons to take when living in doubt and confusion.

Prepare The Way | Part 2 | John 3

December 11, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A key part of preparing the way for Jesus was being a person of strong character. As we look at the life of John the Baptist, we see he values the eternal kingdom of God more than his power, position, or privilege.

Prepare The Way | Part 1 | Luke 1

December 04, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

As we study the life of John the Baptist, we see that he lives in contrast to the culture around him. He makes intentional decisions guided by God to help prepare the way for Christ. Are you willing to do the same? All followers of Christ have a call to do ministry with the people in their lives.

Designed For Gratitude | Psalm 104

November 27, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Gratitude is at the root of recognizing the goodness of God. In this message, you will learn what ingratitude is, where it stems from, and how to cure it.

More Than Meets The Eye | Part 2 | Habakkuk 3

November 20, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

An Ode to Joy. Habakkuk is lamenting what is going on in the world. Yet, he recognizes God's glory and sovereignty through the suffering he is witnessing. This teaching will challenge you to do the same. We must live by faith to ultimately trust in the work of Christ.

Truth You Can Trust For Joy in Life | 1 John 1:1-4

November 13, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Dr. Clayton Cloer takes a look at 3 alarming trends we are facing today and points us back to the truth we can trust for joy in life. He lays out the framework, the facts, and the friend we can trust in.

More Than Meets The Eye | Part 1 | Habakkuk 1 & 2

November 06, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

How does God work through suffering? Even when we can't see it in the here and now, it is evident that throughout history, God has orchestrated everything for the good of the believer and for the glory of his kingdom.

MissionFest 2023 | Revelation 5

October 30, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenges us to live on mission. Recognizing who Jesus Christ is helps us to see a creation and people in need of the gospel. Are you willing you go? Live on mission for Christ every day of your life.

Blueprints | Politics & Government | Romans 13

October 23, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What is God's design for politics and government? First, we must recognize that God is the supreme governing authority. We look to Romans 13 as we discuss how this plays out in our lives today.

Blueprints | The Family | Part 2 | Genesis 2:18-24

October 17, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

What is God's design for gender, sex, and marriage? The Bible must be used as a blueprint to answer this. Learn what it says about gender, sex, and marriage in this teaching.

Blueprints | The Family | Part 1 | Ephesians 5:15-6:3

October 09, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

How does a wife submit to her husband? How does a husband love his wife as Christ loved the church? We dive into Ephesians 5 and 6 as we talk about what the Bible says about God's design for the family.

Blueprints | The Church | Part 6 | Acts 6:1-7

October 02, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

You were designed to serve. What does this mean in the context of the local church and how does your serving reflect Christ? Join us as we tackle the importance of serving in the church.

Blueprints / The Church / Part 5 / Titus 1

September 25, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

God's design for church leadership is a topic that many people disagree on. What is a pastor? How does scripture define a pastor? Is there a difference between pastors and deacons? These questions must be answered before answering the big question, "What is God's design for church leadership?" As we look to God's blueprint, the Bible, we see the pastor role defined and ultimately how we can best reflect the kingdom of God through the church's leadership structure.

Blueprints | The Church | Part 4 | Luke 22

September 18, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Why does Jesus command us to observe the Lord's supper? On the surface, it can seem like a strange concept. But when we dive deep, we will see what the Lord's supper reminds us of.

Blueprints | The Church | Part 3 | Matthew 28 & Romans 6

September 12, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

How and when should you get baptized? Why is it important to get baptized? Do you have to get baptized to go to heaven? These are all questions that the Bible answers clearly. In this sermon, we will examine the passages about baptism and discover how our baptism illustrates Christ's ultimate baptism from death on the cross to resurrected life.

Blueprints | The Church | Part 2 | Acts 2:42-47

September 05, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

You are designed to gather. In this sermon, you will learn why the local congregational gathering of the universal church is critical in your life as a follower of Christ.

Blueprints | The Church | Part 1 | Ephesians 2

August 28, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

What is the church designed to do? To answer this question, we must look at who it was made by, what it was made of, and who it was made for. The church is critical in unifying the body of believers. Join us as we kick off week one of "Blueprints".

By Faith | Part 8 | Hebrews 12:3-16

August 21, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

What helped Emmitt Smith lead the NFL in all-time rushing yards? Daryl Johnston cleared a path for him. Who are you clearing a path for on your journey? What are you doing to care for and advance the kingdom of God in your circle of influence? This sermon takes a look at the importance of discipline in our lives and in the church.

By Faith | Part 7 | Hebrews 12:1-7

August 14, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Christian life is one that requires endurance. In the New Testament, Paul talks a lot about running races. Are you running a race? Where are you drawing your strength? This sermon dives deep into running your race with endurance.

By Faith/Part 6/Hebrews 11:29-38

August 07, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Have you ever asked God, "Why?" Sometimes, God doesn't make sense to us. Why would he let someone have cancer? How could he use that suffering? Through Hebrews 11, we see how powerful faith is.

By Faith | Part 5 | Hebrews 11:23-28

July 31, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Faith says yes to God every single time. During this sermon you will see the story and character of Moses as he acted by faith to bring glory to the kingdom of God.

By Faith | Part 4 | Hebrews 11:17-22

July 24, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

By faith, we trust in the promises of God. Time and time again, God proves himself faithful to the promises he makes. They give us a launching pad for our faith. Today, we can rest in the fact that God's promises will be fulfilled!

By Faith | Part 3 | Hebrews 11:8-16

July 18, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

By faith, the righteous desire a better kingdom. Looking at the life of Lottie Moon, you will be challenged to live on mission in every aspect of your life. Find a place to serve in the local church and around the world!

By Faith | Part 2 | Hebrews 11:4-7

July 10, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

How does our faith reveal our righteousness received through Jesus Christ? This sermon dives into that and will challenge you to live by faith.

By Faith | Part 1 | Hebrews 11

July 03, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

What does the righteous shall live by faith mean? Who are the righteous and what is true faith? In this sermon, you will learn the definition of our faith, the commendation of our faith, and the revelation of our faith.

Revelation | Part 13 | Revelation 22

June 27, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Revelation 22 is the last chapter in the Bible. Jesus is coming back one day and we can rest in that. The main challenge of this message is to be ready for Christ's return.

Revelation | Part 12 | Revelation 21

June 20, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Revelation 21 talks about a new heaven, a new earth and a new Jerusalem. What happens when a follower of Jesus Christ dies? You will learn what it looks like to be in the father's house for eternity.

Revelation | Part 11 | Revelation 20

June 12, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

The millennial kingdom is the title given to the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth. There are a lot of questions surrounding when this kingdom will occur. This message challenges you to encourage your neighbor, share the gospel with unbelievers, and examine yourself.

Revelation | Part 10 | Revelation 19

June 06, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Truly believing the gospel of Jesus Christ shapes our perspective of scripture. Often, scripture can get twisted if we are not discerning and wise with how we use it. Revelation 19 is all about the second coming of Jesus. You will learn what this means for the believer and how it challenges us to live longing for the second coming.

Revelation | Part 9 | Revelation 17 & 18

June 06, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

How do you stay faithful to Christ in times of tribulation? We will look at key identifiers of the prostitute seen in Revelation 17-22 and how we can use the glory of God to defend against the enemy while moving toward Christ.

Revelation | Part 8 | Revelation 13 & 14

May 22, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

A day is coming where the spirit of the Antichrist will present an unholy trinity. How can we stay grounded in our faith that the one true God is infinitely more powerful than the enemy? You will learn that it is essential to recognize the perfection of our Creator.

Revelation | Part 7 | Revelation 12

May 17, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Revelation 12 speaks of a dragon and a pregnant woman. What does the dragon mean? Who is the woman? You will learn about this woman and what principles we can take from this chapter.

Revelation | Part 6 | Revelation 10 & 11

May 08, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Revelation 10 & 11 tells of perilous times not entirely unlike our own. Using the lessons of this text, believers today can discover four essential things needed for an unsinkable faith in our chaotic world.

Revelation | Part 5 | Revelation 8

May 03, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

What can we expect when the time of tribulation comes? How does it play into the bigger picture of God bringing a new heaven and new earth? This is part 5 of our study through the book of Revelation. I. The Heavenly Prompting II. The Earthly Process III. The Daily Implications

Revelation | Part 4 | Revelation 7

May 03, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Who can stand in the time of tribulation? What does 144,000 people have to do with it? Revelation 7 is a beautiful picture of the sacrifice Jesus made for us through the pouring out of his blood. I. God Will Command a Merciful Praise II. God Will Save a Great Multitude from Across the World III. God Will Receive Forever the Praise He Deserves Application: 1. Join the Sealed 2. Join the Service 3. Join the Singing

Revelation | Part 3 | Revelation 6

April 18, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

How do we find rest in God's wrath? Should we be scared about the world ending? Indifferent? Happy? What is our role in it all? I. The Pattern of God's Wrath is Predictable II. The Purpose of God's Wrath is Righteous III. The Pinnacle of God's Wrath is Coming Application: 1. Receive the Salvation God Offers You 2. Rest in the Suffering Ahead of You 3. Resist the Crazy Cycle Inside and Around You

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