Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

In the final sermon of the series One of Us, Assistant Pastor Nathan preaches through Philippians 2:1-11. 

Pastor Stuart considers the question "Why the God Man?" in the third part of the series One of Us. The passage this morning is Hebrews 2:17

Join Pastor Stuart for the second sermon in the series, One of Us. Today, we look at Galatians 4:4-5 to hear a message . . . "Born Under the Law". In this message, we are encouraged by the fact that Jesus, the Son of God, was born under the law for us. Being under the law, at the very least, includes the idea that we must meet the demand or face the penalty. Jesus met all the demands of God's law....

Join Pastor Stuart for the first sermon in the series, One of Us. Today, we look at John 1:1-14 to hear a message . . . "The Mystery of the Incarnation". In this message, we are encouraged to see the incarnation as a deeply profound and unfathomable mystery.   At the same time, we need to understand that the incarnation is foundational to knowing God and experiencing salvation. The appropriate res...

Join Pastor Stuart for the ninth and final lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at 1 Peter 3:13-16 to hear a message . . . "Hope to be Shared". In this message, we are encouraged to always be ready to explain our hope in Christ.  Here are some of the main points from the sermon: Being prepared begins and ends (and includes everything in-between) with Jesus. When we share our hope with...

Join Pastor Nathan for the eighth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Titus 2:11-14 to hear a message . . . "Waiting for the Blessed Hope". You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net . Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart for the seventh lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Colossians 1:24-27 to hear a message . . . "Christ in You, the Hope of Glory". In this message, we hear the following points: We are to find great encouragement in these seven words: Christ in you, the hope of glory. Christ dwells with and in his people by the Holy Spirit. The hope God promises in Christ is glor...

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at 1 Peter 1:3-5 to hear a message . . . "A Living Hope". Today, we are reminded that: All who trust in Jesus have a living hope. This hope is “alive” because Jesus is alive. Because Jesus has been raised from the dead, we who believe have new life as well. This living hope contains the promise that we are guarded by...

Join Pastor Stuart for the fifth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Titus 1:1-4 to hear a message . . . "In Hope of Eternal Life". Today, we are reminded that: The God who never lies has promised eternal life to those who trust in Jesus. The eternal life God promises is not simply about the quantity of life; it is also about the quality of life. The life God promises is the life o...

Join Pastor Stuart for the fourth lesson in our series, High Hopes. This week, we turn to Romans 5:1-5 to hear about . . . "Glorious Hope". Today, we are reminded that: Those who trust in Jesus have a glorious hope. This hope is grounded in God’s grace to us in Christ. Because of Jesus, we who believe have a right standing with God. Since we have this standing in Christ, we not only have peace wit...

Join Pastor Stuart for the next part in our new series, High Hopes. In this third lesson, we turn to Jeremiah 29:4-14 to hear about . . . "Plans Full of Hope". Today, we are reminded that: God’s plans for his children give us hope for the future. God’s plans are not our plans. God’s plans have an ultimate goal in mind. God’s plans for our ultimate good are found in Christ. So let’s trust God as we...

Join Pastor Nathan as we continue in our new series, High Hopes. In our second lesson, we turn to Lamentations 3:19-24 to learn about . . . "Hope in the Darkness". Today, we are reminded that: In the Scriptures, hope is the joyful anticipation of a confident expectation. Because the Lord’s love never ceases, we can hope in Him. So, let us keep our hope in the faithful love of Jesus. You can learn...

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, High Hopes. In this first lesson, we turn to Romans 15:13 to learn about . . . "The God of Hope". In this lesson, we learn: God is the God of hope. In the Scriptures, hope is the joyful anticipation of a confident expectation. We can abound in joyful and certain hope because the almighty God who cannot lie has promised. This kind of hope only comes th...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:10-12 to learn how . . . "The Good Life = Persecution for Following Christ". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, those who are persecuted for following him have the good life. If we truly follow Jesus, we can expect some form of persecution. We experience God’s blessing in persecution in...

Join Pastor Nathan for the sixth lesson in our series, The Good Life. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:9 to learn how . . . "The Good Life - Peacemaking". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, peacemakers have the good life.  So let us cling to Jesus and follow him in the way of peace. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net . Join us Sunda...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:8 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the pure in heart have the “good life." Jesus emphasizes the internal over the external To be pure in heart is, at the very least, genuine integrity without hypocrisy. The breathtaking promi...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:7 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the merciful have the “good life." Mercy is displayed in at least two ways: Willingly withholding deserved judgment. Kindness and care for those in need. God blesses the merciful because he...

Join Pastor Nathan for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:6 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness have the "good life." let’s ask the Spirit to produce Christ-like meekness in our lives. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Churc...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:5 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the meek have the “good life." “Meek” refers to those who are humble, gentle, and willing to lay aside their rights and desires for a greater good. Jesus is the perfect example of this kind...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:4 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, those who mourn have the "good life." Mourning is good because there is much Mourning is good because there is much in this fallen world that is not good. Throughout Scripture, God shows a s...

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Romans 13:13-14 to learn about . . . "Walking Properly". In this final lesson, we learn: Followers of Christ are to walk properly. We do this by putting on the Lord Jesus Christ. At the very least, this means: We identify with Jesus. Our allegiance is to Jesus. We reflect Jesus in the...

Join Guest Pastor Devin for the twelfth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Romans 6:1-4 to learn how we . . . "Might Walk in Newness of Life". In this lesson, we learn: Believers in union with Christ have been radically changed, we walk with newness in life Believes have died to sin Romans 6:2 we have already died Romans 6:3 we have been baptized into...

Join Pastor Stuart for the eleventh lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Ephesians Ephesians 5:15-17 to learn how we . . . "Walk Circumspectly". In this lesson, we learn: Followers of Jesus are to walk circumspectly. Walking circumspectly entails: Considering how we live in light of God's wisdom. Aligning our lives to the will of God. Remembering that t...

Join Pastor Stuart for the tenth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Ephesians Ephesians 5:3-14 to learn how we . . . "Walk as Children of the Light". In this lesson, we learn: Followers of Jesus are to walk as children of light. Walking as children of light entails: Recognizing our undeservedly bestowed identity as light in the Lord. Abstaining from w...

Join Pastor Stuart for the ninth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Ephesians 5:1-2 to learn how we . . . "Walk in Love". In this lesson, we learn: Followers of Jesus are to walk in love. To do this, we start with the love of God in Christ for us. Walking in the love God calls us to entails sacrifice. Walking in sacrificial love is difficult, so we ke...