West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/jXLmneiBJg4 Summary: Title: People Pleasing vs. God Pleasing Introduction The song This World Is Not My Home reminds us that we’re just passing through—but often that “passing through” feels like a grind of endless demands and expectations. Every time we turn around, someone wants something more from us. In those moments, it feels easier to say yes t...

Watch the Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/83Hd5FKgW58 Summary:  Here’s a structured summary of your sermon with section headers: Introduction: A Personal Turning Point Each year at PTP brings deep reflection and sometimes a “spiritual meltdown.” This sermon grew out of that experience—not about the preacher personally, but about the bigger theme of home . Pictures and personal stories are use...

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/rlgamoAhMKo Summary: Sermon Summary: The Four Types of Prayer Introduction Worship through singing must be “with the spirit and with the understanding” (1 Corinthians 14). Songs that include Scripture help us worship with clarity and understanding (Colossians 3:16). Illustration: CMYK printing model – four colors combine to make every color. Similarly...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/n_96w3q7KKY Summary: Summary: Be Prepared Opening & Context Preacher expressed gratitude for the congregation and their encouragement. Reflected on a recent visit to the Ark Encounter —the size, design, and purpose of the ark highlighted God’s wisdom and Noah’s obedience. Transitioned to the theme: Are we spiritually prepared? Lessons from Script...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/bafcxsFwrMo Summary: “You Can’t Trust Your Heart—But You Can Trust God” (summary of your message) Big idea Our inner perceptions can mislead us—like a pilot’s inner ear in the somatogravic illusion —so don’t let your heart lead . Instead, train your heart to follow God and His Word . Key text flow: Psalm 64 → Proverbs 20:5 → Jeremiah 17:9–10 → John 1...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/EeOsQsCmqwo Summary: Here’s a structured summary of your sermon transcript with the key flow, illustrations, and Scripture references preserved. Sermon Summary – “Jesus’ Playbook” Opening Illustration: Armando Galarraga’s Almost Perfect Game Story : Since 1901, only 24 “perfect games” have happened in Major League Baseball (27 batters up, 27 down). I...

Watch the Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/rOj0vYRU028 Summary: The speaker shares a real-life story of Scott Thompson, former Yahoo CEO, who lied on his resume about having a computer science degree—despite already being highly qualified. He lost his job when the truth came out. This story illustrates how lying doesn’t pay and introduces the root of lies: Satan is the source of lies . Key Scr...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/jyEhowHNElY Summary: Introduction: County Fairs and the Desire to Be the Best County fairs highlight our competitive nature—art contests, tractor pulls, pie baking, etc. People naturally want to be seen as the best—even if it means faking it. Story of Han van Meegeren , a Dutch painter who faked 17th-century masterpieces, even deceiving Nazi official...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/klHV20BwAFA Summary:  Introduction — Information Means Nothing Without Action The preacher opens with a simple physics question (a rock splashing in water) to show that bigger forces create bigger waves. He then tells the real‑life story of the Vajont Dam disaster in northern Italy (9 Oct 1963). A 60‑story‑tall, mountain‑sized landslide (≈ 20 footbal...

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/FUat7V23xUA Summary: Introduction: The Largest Movable Structure in the World The speaker introduces the New Safe Confinement at Chernobyl —the world’s largest movable land-based structure. Dimensions: 850 feet wide, 530 feet long, 350 feet tall. Built 600 feet away from its final location due to deadly radiation, then slid into place over the failed...

Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/hxZqZLBXcTQ Summary: Main Questions: What do you want? Not just short-term desires, but ultimately—at the end of your life—what do you truly want? What does God want? This is the central question the lesson seeks to answer. Scripture Foundation: Isaiah 53–57 (ESV excerpts) Isaiah 53: The prophecy of the Suffering Servant (Jesus), who bore our griefs, carri...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/aD1WUsL7FTI Summary: Summary: If You Believe Something, You Must Do Something 1. Real-Life Example: Irena Sendler and the Warsaw Ghetto Background: In 1941, Poland was under Nazi occupation. Jews were rounded up and confined to the Warsaw Ghetto in horrific conditions: starvation, overcrowding, and disease. Irena Sendler’s Courage: Irena was a social...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/qaOpaiROmRI Summary: Introduction: The Challenge of Being a Parent Recalls the previous Mother's Day sermon on how hard it was for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to watch her son at the cross. Shifts focus to Father’s Day, emphasizing: "Being Daddy is Hard Too." Notes there’s no instruction manual for being a dad—everyone starts out learning as they go....

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/0haa2bhbfH0 Summary: Introduction & Audience Engagement The sermon begins by asking the congregation to open their Bibles to 1 John 3 and mark it, hinting that they’ll revisit it throughout the lesson. The preacher sets up the theme with questions about the biggest, hardest, and easiest decisions in life, emphasizing the impact of our choices. Scr...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/eEuCJnSaIDM Summary: Summary: Prepping With God's Preparation Introduction: The Grueling Dakar Rally The Paris-Dakar Rally is the world’s longest and most grueling endurance race (started in 1979, about 6,200 miles). It takes place in an environment that is hostile to both man and machine; survival depends on preparation. Story of Mark Thatcher (navi...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/D6DjTL0iWHo Summary: Overview The sermon uses Memorial Day as a springboard to explore forgiveness —not as a cold doctrine but as a costly, emotional gift that restores broken relationships. Joseph’s long reconciliation with his brothers (Genesis 37 – 50) becomes the primary case study. 1. Remembering and Our “Negativity Bias” Memorial Day reminds us...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/58nHNE4V58Y Summary: Title: Hearts Ready for the Seed (Based on Matthew 13: Parable of the Sower) Opening Thoughts The preacher expresses gratitude for the opportunity to preach and acknowledges recent storms in the community. Reflects on the simple things we take for granted (like electricity) and encourages the church to pray for those who have suf...

Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/UKy6oESufms Summary: “Being Momma Is Hard” – Mother’s Day Sermon Opening Thoughts Greeting and Honesty: The preacher expresses that Mother’s Day is the hardest Sunday to preach, acknowledging he’s not a mother and can’t fully understand a mother’s experience. “What do I know about being mama?” Purpose: The lesson is not to instruct mothers, but to sa...

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/MNpr80ITs44 Summary: Jesus Is Like Wi-Fi: How’s Your Connection? Introduction: Wireless Expectations Reference to the famous Verizon ad: “Can you hear me now? Good.” Wireless technology (cell phones, Wi-Fi) is something we depend on daily but rarely think about—until it stops working. On September 22, 2024 , AT&T’s nationwide outage affected 125 m...

Watch The Video Version Here:  https://youtu.be/dek9IAc24wI Summary: Summary of Sermon: The Power of Encouragement Personal Introduction Speaker expresses deep pride in Colin Gregory for handling song service challenges calmly. Recalls personal story where Chris Kaufman helped him during a mistake, highlighting how important calm encouragement is. Leads into the theme: Encouragement has powerful,...

In this episode, I pretend to be the apostle Thomas preaching one year after the resurrection of Jesus. Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/yujK2-wkO_8 Transcript:  Shalom. Shalom, brothers and sisters, grace and Peace to each and every one of you. If you don't know my, my name is Thomas and I don't bring this up to. To build myself up in any way, but I was blessed to be one of the 12...

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/R0B5JrO6IrY Summary: Introduction – Why “Right & Wrong” Still Matters A Culture in Moral Free‑Fall Headlines normalize what Scripture condemns; those who question it are branded judgmental. The question beneath the noise: Who gets to draw the line between virtue and vice? Aim of This Lesson Show that God’s fixed moral law is loving, protective, an...

Watch The Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/OcnjT_U-NhI Summary: Sermon Summary: What Would Jesus Say to a "Normal" Church? Introduction: A Leadership Change on the USS Santa Fe In 1999, the USS Santa Fe was the worst-performing submarine in the Navy despite its massive budget and crew. The traditional leader-follower model failed; the captain was the bottleneck. David Marquet was assigned as c...

Watch The Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/HifbaM40nLI Summary: Heaven Throws a Party: A Sermon from Luke 15 Introduction Main Text: Luke 15 Jesus is speaking to a crowd that includes tax collectors and sinners (Luke 15:1) — people society avoided — and also the Pharisees and scribes , who grumbled that He “receives sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:2). In response, Jesus tells three parabl...

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zOwDWD_wvb8 Summary: Sure! Here's a concise summary of that message, broken into sections with bullet points and supported by Scripture where relevant (ESV) : Main Theme: The Danger of Lying to Ourselves The speaker uses both historical and biblical examples to demonstrate how self-deception can be spiritually and personally devastating. Introduction:...