Westside Church of Redding Sermons

BIG IDEA : Christians should remember the importance of Palm Sunday. * 7 reasons Palm Sunday is important: Because it teaches us that Jesus knew beforehand the disappointment and rejection that was coming, but “went on ahead” anyway. (v.28) Because it teaches us we’ll always find things ‘just as Jesus has told us.’ (v.29-32) Because it teaches us that the claim of Jesus (as Lord) supersedes the ri...

BIG IDEA: All true Christians are connected to each other in Christ Jesus. *Four parts of Paul’s connecting closing words: A greeting for each one in the Philippian church community. (v.21a) A greeting from Paul’s immediate companions. (v.21b) A greeting from ‘all the other saints’ close by. (v.22) A blessing for a connected people from a shared Christ. (v.23) "This Is My Father's World&...

BIG IDEA: Any gift, whether to the Lord’s work or to the Lord’s workmen, is of greater worth and higher significance when viewed as a gift to God. 1) Paul’s commendation to the church for the gift. (v.14-16) 2) Paul’s motivation for bringing up the gift. (v.17) 3) Paul’s clarification about the gift. (v.18) 4) Paul’s reciprocation for the gift. (v.19) 5) Paul’s declaration about the God of all gif...

BIG IDEA: Christ gives strength sufficient for any situation.  * “Contentment” = Christ-sufficiency. Christ-sufficiency to face situations of lowness. (humiliation, poverty, suffering, persecution, opposition, sickness, lack, defeat, sorrow, failure, weakness, obscurity… etc.) Christ-sufficiency to face situations of abundance. (triumph, wealth, pleasure, safety, support, health, plenty, victory,...

BIG IDEA: Every-“thing” that is excellent and worthy of praise belongs to God. * Two connected commands that summarize Paul’s letter : Carefully consider “these things” (cultivate a Christ-like mindset)…so as to Purposefully practice “these things” (live-out the Christ-like pattern). "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Think and Act like Christians— as those known by their LOVE, JOY & PEACE. * Three questions answered by the mature Christian life: What LOVE looks like. (v.2,3) How JOY is always possible. (v.4,5) Why PEACE is the necessary result. (v.6,7) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

Big Idea: For the citizen of heaven, Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord. *So / Therefore / In light of that… Stand firm in the Lord (v1) In the face of persecution In the face of temptation Have the mindset in the Lord. (v. 2, 3) For the sake of the gospel. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL, Pt. #16  Philippians 3:15-21 BIG IDEA: Finish well. Paul’s four pointers for finishing well:  1) An exhortation about how to think.  2) Two commands about who to follow.  3) A warning about who to avoid.  4) A reminder about where and to Whom we belong.  "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Pursue the final prize of salvation in its fullness— knowing Christ in the glorified state.  *Three parts of presently pursuing that final prize: Forget what lies behind. (v.13a) Strain forward to what lies ahead. (v.13b) Press on toward the goal for the prize. (v.14) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA : Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1) Recognize (v.2) Remember the truth. (v.3) Review the evidence. (v.4-7) Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9) Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11)   "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, co...

BIG IDEA : Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1) Recognize (v.2) Remember the truth. (v.3) Review the evidence. (v.4-7) Reaffirm what’s worth more. (v.8,9) Refocus on relationship. (v.10,11) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, cour...

BIG IDEA: The greatest honor among the people of God should be shown to the greatest servants among the people of God. *Christ’s greatest servants are… Christ’s greatest servants are those who are submitted to the will of God. (v.19) Those who are concerned for the welfare of others. (v.19-21) Those who prove themselves by faithfulness in following Christ. (v.22-26) Those who risk their lives for...

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

BIG IDEA: We’re to serve the God of the impossible, whether He does the impossible thing we want or not. But whether He does the impossible thing or not, He is with us. * 7 segments of our story : The unreasonable command. (v.1-7) The underhanded accusation. (v.8-12) The unwitting challenge. (v.13-15) The undaunted choice. (v.16-18) The ultra-hot furnace. (v.19-23) The unaccountable presence. (v.2...

* Four stages on the way to Naaman’s cure:        1)    Needing the Lord. (v.1-3) 2)    Seeking the Lord. (v.4-10) 3)    Resisting the Lord. (v.11-12) 4)    Trusting the Lord. (v.13-15a) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Trouble isn’t the end of the story. *Four facts about trouble: 1) Freedom from bondage isn’t freedom from trouble. (v.10) 2) God doesn’t free us from bondage to abandon us in our trouble. (v.11-12) 3) God can make a way through any trouble. (v.13-16; 19-29) 4) God is free to use trouble for His glory and for our good. (v.17-18; 30-31) "This Is My Father's World" performed...

BIG IDEA : Nothing will be impossible with God. God is an eternal Being. God is a self-existent Being. God is a self-revealing Being. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

*Five facets of application:  Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And for the perfection of joy. (v.17-18) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And for the perfection of joy. (v.17-18) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness.   The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2) The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4)  The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mindset of Christ. (v.5-11)   *Two expressions of Christ-mindedness:  1)    As God … a.    W...

BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2) The right response to Paul’s appeal: Like-mindedness in humility. (v.3,4) The illustration of Paul’s appeal: The mind of Christ. (v.5-11) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, cou...

BIG IDEA: The opposition and suffering Christians face is not for nothing— it’s ultimately for the sake of Christ. *3 encouragements in the face of opposition for Christ: 1) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a proof of faith in Christ. 2) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a privilege of the Christian life. 3) To suffer for the sake of Christ is a participation in the same conflict as other Chr...

BIG IDEA: Live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel. *3 marks of citizens living worthy of the gospel: 1) They stand firm in the one Spirit for the faith of the gospel. (v.27a) 2) They strive side-by-side as one person for the faith of the gospel. (v.27b) 3) They surmount any fear of the ones opposing the faith of the gospel. (v.28) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric...

BIG IDEA: The Christian’s deepest desire should be to honor Christ through his/ her body. * 3 gifts of grace God works in you to honor Christ: 1) A certainty of deliverance. (v.18b-20) 2) A clarity of purpose. (v.21-24) 3) A conviction of service. (v.25,26) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: All events can be redeemed for the Lord’s sake. *Pauls’ four words on a redeemed event: 1) Paul advocates the divine perspective. (v.12) 2) Paul articulates the direct products. (v.13,14) 3) Paul admits the divided purpose. (v.15-17) 4) Paul asserts the dominant point. (v.18) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.