Westside Murray Sermons

To keep the sixth commandment means we recognize the value of human life and treat people through that proper lens. Exodus 20:13.

The parent-child relationship is the God-given training ground where people learn to live under authority. This is a weighty responsibility for parents, and an essential need for children. Exodus 20:12.

As we continue to see the character of God revealed in the 10 commandments, God specifically through the 4th commandment shows his followers how to honor, worship, and remember the work that he has done for them as they observe the Sabbath. Exodus 20:8-11.

God's name is more than just a label or word we use in prayer. His name reveals his identity, his reputation, and his character. And he forbids us from using his name in an empty and worthless way. Exodus 20:7

People often think that as long as they worship the "right" God, then they are worshipping correctly and in a manner that is acceptable to Him. The Lord doesn't just call us to worship him alone; he also calls us to worship him as he deserves to be worshipped. Exodus 20:4-6.

The Ten Commandments aren’t only still applicable, but they are essential for followers of Jesus today, specifically the First Commandment. If we obey the First Commandment, we will obey them all! Exodus 20:1-3.

The letter of James ends with a specific charge to the church. Join us as we walk through the ending of the letter and see 4 aspects of this incredible charge. James 5:12-20.

To live our lives for Christ, we must recognize the vices of wealth, the virtue of patience, and just how often we get theses topics wrong. James 5:1-11.

All of us, if we call ourselves believers, are being sent into the harvest that is plentiful. Join us as we turn to the text where Jesus sends out the twelve to do ministry. Looking specifically at the prayer beforehand, the commission given, and the mindsets they should keep as they are working for the cause of Christ. Matthew 9:35-10:42.

When we live our daily lives according to our plans rather than His, we are living proudly. We  aren't called to just acknowledge God and his plans for our lives; we must actively seek to live our daily lives in line with His will and purposes! James 4:13-17.

We must never think we've outgrown our need to hear the good news of Jesus or that we've mastered it – in fact, it is only through the gospel that we can grow and become who Christ has saved us to be! 1 Corinthians 15.

How you answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” not only determines your eternity but also how you respond to Jesus and worship Him. Join us as we look at the events surrounding the triumphant entry and see who Jesus is shown to be. Luke 19.

As we look at this incredible account of the Lord doing something incredible in the life of his people, join us as we zoom in specifically at the wonderful way in which the Lord works. Genesis 18 & 21.

To experience new life in Christ or to experience life to the fullest in Christ, we must humble ourselves before him. We must look to Jesus, see how far we fall short, and be humbled by his amazing and greater grace. James 4:7-10.

Christians sin... but do we take our sin seriously? Do we really understand the ugly truth about sin for believers? Often, the answer is no. James wants us to see the reason why we sin and the effect it has on our relationship with Christ. James 4:1-6

Everyone lives by one of two wisdoms: earthly or heavenly. So, what is the difference between wisdom from above and wisdom from below? How can we know which one we, and others, are living by? Join us in James 3:13-18 to find out.

While we often think our greatest battle is with our actions, that's actually not true. Our greatest battle is with our words, and they are the greatest indicator of what is truly in our hearts.  James 3:1-12

While many people claim to have faith in Christ, not all that we call "faith" really is faith as the bible describes it. Join us as James describes the difference between dead and living faith. James 2:14-26.

The sin of partiality affects all of us and if we aren't battling against it we will fall into it. Join us as we continue our series in James as we look at how we are called to love like a child of God. James 2:1-13

We have numerous stories in scripture of people having life changing encounters with God. Join us as we wrap up our student ministry weekend looking at Jesus's encounter with a blind beggar. Luke 18:35-43.

How can we know if we've been born again? James gives us a clear litmus test to listen and evaluate ourselves. Join us as we study this vital passage. James 1:26-27

Just as it is only through the power of God's word that we can have new birth in Christ, we can only experience new life in Christ through the power of his word. Join us as we talk about how the word enables us to live our new life in Christ. James 1:19-25

We will all battle sin and temptation. Join us as we learn from James's writings of how we can see the sin in our lives rightly and fight against it. James 1:13-18. 

Join us for a sermon from Pastor Merrick on the Sanctity of Life. Tune in and be empowered by God's Word on this important topic.

By nature, we seek to avoid trials and hardships. We see them negatively and struggle to understand how good can come from them. But, James helps us see that trials are not only helpful for us, but they are necessary. Join us as we start this series in James.