Westside Murray Sermons

Psalm 145 is a reminder of who God is and what he has done for us. Why should we respond to God in worship and praise? Do we speak these truths to others and ourselves?

How do you endure trials? Where do you turn when life serves you a gut punch? David teaches us a valuable lesson about trusting God in Psalm 62.

GUEST PREACHER: Jacob Brothers from Glenrothes, Scotland, was with us to preach the Word. He challenged us to ask ourselves: Are you living in light of eternity? What does that even mean? How can we do so?  Join us in 1 Peter chapter 4 as we discover how we are called to live heavenly-minded.

When Christ changes someone's heart, it will produce a change in their life. So, What are the marks of someone whose heart's been changed by Christ? Join us as we see the answer to this question in Psalm 15.

What makes the Bible so special? Why is it worthy of meditating on daily as the Psalms call us to? Join us in Psalm 19:7-14 to discover the glory of God's Word.

What does it mean to live the blessed life? How can we live the blessed life? Join us as we begin our new series in the book of Psalms. Psalm 1:1-6

John begins his first epistle making sure his readers are correct on who Jesus is. Join us as we dissect those truths and ask what that ought to change us.  1 John 1:1-4

Jesus’s prayer to the Father on behalf of his current and future disciples demonstrates his heart’s desire for them. He prays to God on their behalf, and this prayer shows us not only what he desires the Father to do, but also what he desires us to do! John us as we close out our series In The Upper Room.

John 17 is the prayer of Jesus before he is taken and crucified. In it, we see the heart of Jesus on full display. What is his heart’s desire? How does that affect the way we see and live? What does it even mean to truly live? Join us as we answer these questions and more.

Pastor Merrick interviews Wade and Leslie Clark about their call to Scotland and how the church can partner with them. 

Trials and sorrows are a part of this life, however, Jesus promises that there may be joy that comes through those things. How can this be and how can we have peace amid those trials? Join us as we learn from Jesus's teaching in John 16.

Jesus is about to leave his disciples, but he says it’s for their good. How is it better for Jesus to leave? What is the role of the Holy Spirit? John 16:4-15

When we follow Jesus, we may be opposed by the world, but we are accepted by Him. Join us in John 15:18-16:4 to look at four core truths that Jesus gives to His disciples and what the implications are of those truths.

When we abide in Christ, we will bear fruit. What’s the nature of that fruit? Join us as we look at five aspects of bearing fruit in John 15

What does it mean to have life in Christ? Join us as we look at the crucial aspect of abiding in Him.

In chapter 19, John shows us how it was God’s plan throughout Scripture for Jesus to be the way of salvation. Jesus died for our sins in our place and shows how we are to respond. Who do you say Jesus is? Will you see the truth and believe in Jesus?

In John 18, we see Jesus's betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus's trial.  Join us as we reveal the truths that this chapter shows us about Jesus and ourselves.

In verses 25-31, Jesus teaches truths that we can rest our lives upon that lead us to rejoice in Him no matter what obstacles or circumstances we face in life.

What would it be like to be known as those who love Jesus? What would that look like? Join us as we see how love for Jesus changes everything. John 14:15-24.

Jesus tells us that his followers will do his works and even greater works than him after he leaves. What does that mean, and how is it possible? John 14:12-14

What is revival? How can we experience it? Join us as we look at God’s word to his people in Isaiah.

Why is living faithfully often neglected as a follower of Christ? What are common practices we fall into that hinder our faithfulness to the Lord? 

Is Jesus the only way to God? Why doesn’t God just reveal himself to us? Join us as we answer these questions by looking at two core truths about Christ and the Christian faith.

Jesus’s disciples are in immense distress as he shares about the coming betrayal, denial, and separation. Yet, in the midst of their distress, Jesus comforts them with his words and oddly, a command, to not be troubled in heart. This sermon is for those of us who struggle with worry, fear, and anxiety. Join us as we hear the comforting words of Jesus.

How is the cross the place where Jesus is most glorified? And how should the cross be the focus for every follower of Jesus? Join us as we learn about our need to look to the cross.