Westside Chapel Sermons

The Importance of Personal and Social Christ-Likeness Living as the People of God in a Hostile World  1 Peter 2:11-12 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

The Resurrection Story Familiar Phenomena Mark 15:40 - 16:8 Westside Chapel | Billy Poe

Called for a Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-10 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

The Normal Christian Life 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

The Responsibilities of Grace 1 Peter 1:17-21 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

The Imperatives of Grace 1 Peter 1:10-16 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Blessing from Adversity 1 Peter 1:6-9 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Things that Matter Most 1 Peter 1:3-5 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Welcome to 1 Peter 1 Peter 1:1-2 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

The Ultimate Game Changer 2 Timothy 2:1-9 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Tonight’s service is a departure from our normal Good Friday service. We invite our scattered body to join us for a short retelling of the Scriptures relating to Jesus’ prayers during his last 24 hours. In Deep Distress: The Prayers of Jesus in Gethsemane and on Golgotha.

Who Really Is Our God? Luke 19:28-44 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Where is God in All of This? James 1:1-4 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Running Well Hebrews 12:1-3 1. Faithfully run the race that God has given us, v. 1-2 With the encouragement of the faithful, v. 1a By removing any hindrance, v. 1b Always keeping our eyes on Jesus, v. 2a  As He can sustain our faith, v. 2b As He was focused on the reward, v. 2c As He received His reward, v. 2d 2. Only Jesus can give us the endurance to run well and finish well, v. 3 Westside Chape...

This Kind Needs Prayer Familiar Phenomena Mark 9:14-29 Westside Chapel | Billy Poe

Certainties in an Uncertain World Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 5:18-21 Context 1.   We know...we are secure, v. 18 2.   We know...we belong to God, v. 19 3.   We know...the true God, v. 20 But...be careful, v. 21 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Promises and Questions Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 5:13-17 Context 1.   The assurance of eternal life, v. 13 2.   Our confidence in prayer, vs. 14-15 3.   A ministry of restoration, vs. 16-17 Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

How Can We Know? Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 5:6-12 Context 1.   The testimony of God, v. 6-9 2.   Accepting the testimony of God, v. 10-12 Three witnesses testify…  The first witness is water The second witness is blood The third witness is the Spirit The witness of God that testifies that Jesus is the Savior  And the testimony that Jesus is the Savior means that there is...

Love in the Real World Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 5:1-5 Context 1. The ideal of love, v. 1 2. The practice of love, v. 2 3. The blessing of love, v. 3 4. The possibility of love, v. 4-5 So what do we learn?  Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Marked by Love Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 4:7-12 Context 1.   The importance of loving one another, v. 7-8 2.   Understanding God's love, v. 9-10 3.   The implication of God's love, v. 11 4.   The community of love, v. 12 A few reflections on the love of God Westside Chapel | Ken Mitchell

Who Touched My Clothes? Familiar Phenomena Mark 5:21-43 Context Jesus and Jairus, vs. 22-24 Jesus and the Unwell Woman, vs. 25-34 Jesus and Jairus's Daughter, vs. 35-43 Conclusion Jesus has the power and authority to purify those who are unclean, without being corrupted Himself. As those who have been touched by and cleansed by the gospel of Jesus, the redeemed of the Lord, we now have the ca...

Truth Matters Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 4:1-6 Context 1.   The need for discernment, v. 1. 2.   The test for truth, vs. 2-3 Identifying the truth, v. 2. Identifying error, v. 3. 3.   The battle for truth, vs. 4-5. Those from God, v. 4.  Those from the world, v. 5.  4.   The spirit of truth, v. 6. Summary and take away There is a body of authoritative truth that really mat...

Confidence in the Midst of Discouragement Life in the Son: Belief, Obedience, and Love 1 John 3:19-24 Context 1 John 2:22 1 John 2:3-4 1 John 3:11 1 John 3:16 Confidence that we are walking in the truth, vs. 19-20. Confidence in our relationship to God, vs. 21-22. Confidence through keeping His commandments, v. 23. Confidence of our fellowship with Him, v. 25. Galatians 5:16  Summary and Conclusio...

Surprised by Forgiveness Familiar Phenomena Mark 2:1-12 Context The Surprise Roof Makeover, vs. 1-4 The Surprising Authority of the Man, vs. 5-9 The Surprised Crowd, vs. 10-12 Conclusion The friends of the paralytic were intentional, tenacious, and creative in their efforts to get their friend to Jesus.  The most important and immediate need for the paralytic was the need for a right relationship...

Modeling the Incarnation Christmas in Carols Philippians 2:3-11 Context A model of selflessness: the incarnation, vs. 5-11. The mind of Christ, v. 5. The preexistence of Christ, v. 6. The incarnation of Christ, v. 7.  The humiliation of Christ, v. 8. The exaltation of Christ, vs. 9-11. The Spirit of the Incarnation The exhortation to selflessness, vs. 3-4. Ken Mitchell, Pastor Westside Chapel