Westside Church of Redding Sermons

 MAIN IDEA: Walk by the Spirit!  1) To walk by the Spirit is a command. (v.16a)  2) To walk by the Spirit is a promise. (v.16b)  3) To walk by the Spirit is a conflict. (v.17)  4) To walk by the Spirit is a liberation. (v.18)  THE NEWS WE PROCLAIM, Pt. #23 Galatians 5:16-18  "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The ruling principle of Christian freedom is always love. 1) What you’ve been called to (Gospel freedom; a freedom that comes through the gospel). (v.13a) 2) Why you’ve been called to it (to serve one another through love— other Christians most specifically, but all people ultimately). (v.13b-15) 3) How you’ve been called to live it out (by walking in dependence on the indwelling Holy Sp...

BIG IDEA: Counterfeit teachers of counterfeit truth will always plague Christ’s Church. * Seven characteristics of the Judaizers (and all false teachers generally): 1) They hinder obedience to the truth. (v.7) 2) They are not of God. (v.8) 3) They contaminate the church. (v.9) 4) They will be judged. (v.10) 5) They persecute true teachers. (v.11a) 6) They obscure the offense of the cross. (v.11b) ...

BIG IDEA: For freedom Christ has set us free. *Three features of freedom: 1) The conferring of freedom. (v.1a) 2) The commitment to freedom. (v.1b-4) 3) The conclusion of freedom. (v.5,6) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: You are spiritual Isaacs! *Three distinctions the law illustrates about spiritual Isaacs: 1) The Reality: Those of the Covenant of promise are born into freedom (not slavery). (v.21-26) 2) The Reason: Those of the Covenant of promise are born according to the Spirit (not according to the flesh). (v.27-28) 3) The Result: Those of the Covenant of promise are born as sure heirs (not as cast...

BIG IDEA: A right relationship between God’s Apostles and God’s people will go hand in hand with a right relationship to the Truth.  *Two relational contrasts:  1) How the Galatians related to Paul in the past vs. now. (v.13-16)      a. They received him sacrificially instead of rejecting him scornfully.      b. Now they treat him as an enemy for telling them the truth plainly.  2) How the false t...

BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardless of nation, gender, or social status. All of you were slaves under the Law. (v.1-3) All of you are sons in Christ. (v.4-7) God not only redeems and adopts you as His children by sending His Son. God also then seals you as His children by sending the Spirit of His Son. The Spirit confirms we are sons of God. (v.6,7a)...

 BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardless of nation, gender, or social status.  1) All of you were slaves under the Law. (v.1-3)  2) All of you are sons in Christ. (v.4-7)  "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Law is good if used lawfully, and destructive if misused. 1) The Law can’t provide life. (v.21) 2) The Law can put everything under sin. (v.22-23) 3) The Law can prepare you for Christ. (v.24-26) 4) The Law can’t plunge Jews and Gentiles into joyful unity. (v.27-29) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

EASTER SUNDAY, 2026  Acts 26:19-29  BIG IDEA: A risen Jesus is a message worth sharing.  *7 reasons it’s worth sharing:  1) Because it’s a message that’s divine. (v.19)  2) Because it’s a message that’s for everyone. (v.20a)  3) Because it’s a message that’s for changing lives. (v.20b)  4) Because it’s a message that’s worth dying for. (v.21)  5) Because it’s a message that’s consistent. (v.22,23)...

BIG IDEA: The Law is given to AMPLIFY God’s promise. *Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise: 1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16) 2) By showing up late. (v.17,18) 3) By turning up the volume of sin. (v.19a) 4) By offering up inferiorities. (v.19b-20) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Law is given to amplify God’s promise.  *Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise:  1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16)  2) By showing up late. (v.17,18)  3) By turning up the volume of sin. (v.19a)  4) By offering up inferiorities. (v.19b-20)  THE NEWS WE PROCLAIM, Pt. #13  "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: You belong to sacred history. * Four reasons your story fits into sacred history: 1) You’re justified the same way as Abraham. (v.6,7) 2) You’re blessed the same way as Abraham. (v.8,9) 3) You’re cursed the same way as Abraham’s descendants if you try some other way. (v.10-12) 4) You’re redeemed the same way as Abraham’s descendants if you turn and trust God’s way. (V.13,14) "This I...

BIG IDEA: Both salvation (justification) and all its promised benefits belong to Jews and Gentiles alike through faith alone in Christ. * Three proofs that justification and its benefits are ours on the basis of faith: 1) A proof from the obvious. (v.21) 2) A proof from their experience. (v.1-5) 3) A proof from faith’s provenance. (v.6) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric...

BIG IDEA: To trust in Jesus Christ, and so to become united to Him by faith, is to begin a whole new life. *Two things true faith in Christ involves: 1) A death. 2) A new life. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: No one is justified by their own works. 1) Justification is either a declaration of your righteousness based on your perfect works… *(“Justification by works”— Right standing with God earned by demonstrating your perfect obedience to God’s laws.) OR 2) Justification is a declaration of your righteousness based on Christ’s imputed works. *(“Justification by faith”— Right standing with God...

 BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13) 2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14) 3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21) 5) It was...

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13) 2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14) 3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21) 5) It was...

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13) 2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14) 3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21) 5) It was...

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1)It was something he once violently opposed. (v.13) 2)It was something he says went against his best interests professionally. (v.14) 3)It was something he didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4)It was something he didn’t immediately consult with anyone about before preaching it. (v.16b...

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God.  *Four proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God:  1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13)  2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14)  3) It was something Paul didn’t seek out and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a)  4) It was something Paul didn't immediately consult with anyone about before preach...

Christmas Eve Service "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God will be with you. 1)God will be with you in your fears— He sends His people and His promises. 2)God will be with you in your faithlessness— He sends His pledges. 3)God will be with you in your frailty— He sends His own Person.  "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Don’t be afraid— your God will come and save you. *3 reasons God’s people don’t have to be afraid: 1) The promise of salvation. (v.1-4) 2) The power of salvation. (v.5-7) 3) The procession of salvation. (v.8-10) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Christ is coming forth. *The Christ who is coming forth… 1) …will be miraculous from the start. (v.1) 2) …will be moved by the Spirit of the LORD. (v.2) 3) …will be marked in His rule by: a. Righteous judgment (v.3-5) b. Peace and love through changed natures (v.6-9) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.