Westside Sermons

As we study the life of John the Baptist, we see that he lives in contrast to the culture around him. He makes intentional decisions guided by God to help prepare the way for Christ. Are you willing to do the same? All followers of Christ have a call to do ministry with the people in their lives.

Gratitude is at the root of recognizing the goodness of God. In this message, you will learn what ingratitude is, where it stems from, and how to cure it. 

An Ode to Joy. Habakkuk is lamenting what is going on in the world. Yet, he recognizes God's glory and sovereignty through the suffering he is witnessing. This teaching will challenge you to do the same. We must live by faith to ultimately trust in the work of Christ.

Dr. Clayton Cloer takes a look at 3 alarming trends we are facing today and points us back to the truth we can trust for joy in life. He lays out the framework, the facts, and the friend we can trust in. 

How does God work through suffering? Even when we can't see it in the here and now, it is evident that throughout history, God has orchestrated everything for the good of the believer and for the glory of his kingdom.

Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenges us to live on mission. Recognizing who Jesus Christ is helps us to see a creation and people in need of the gospel. Are you willing you go? Live on mission for Christ every day of your life.

What is God's design for politics and government? First, we must recognize that God is the supreme governing authority. We look to Romans 13 as we discuss how this plays out in our lives today.

What is God's design for gender, sex, and marriage? The Bible must be used as a blueprint to answer this. Learn what it says about gender, sex, and marriage in this teaching.

How does a wife submit to her husband? How does a husband love his wife as Christ loved the church? We dive into Ephesians 5 and 6 as we talk about what the Bible says about God's design for the family.

You were designed to serve. What does this mean in the context of the local church and how does your serving reflect Christ? Join us as we tackle the importance of serving in the church.  

God's design for church leadership is a topic that many people disagree on. What is a pastor? How does scripture define a pastor? Is there a difference between pastors and deacons? These questions must be answered before answering the big question, "What is God's design for church leadership?" As we look to God's blueprint, the Bible, we see the pastor role defined and ult...

Why does Jesus command us to observe the Lord's supper? On the surface, it can seem like a strange concept. But when we dive deep, we will see what the Lord's supper reminds us of. 

How and when should you get baptized? Why is it important to get baptized? Do you have to get baptized to go to heaven?   These are all questions that the Bible answers clearly. In this sermon, we will examine the passages about baptism and discover how our baptism illustrates Christ's ultimate baptism from death on the cross to resurrected life.

You are designed to gather. In this sermon, you will learn why the local congregational gathering of the universal church is critical in your life as a follower of Christ.

What is the church designed to do? To answer this question, we must look at who it was made by, what it was made of, and who it was made for. The church is critical in unifying the body of believers. Join us as we kick off week one of "Blueprints".

What helped Emmitt Smith lead the NFL in all-time rushing yards? Daryl Johnston cleared a path for him. Who are you clearing a path for on your journey? What are you doing to care for and advance the kingdom of God in your circle of influence? This sermon takes a look at the importance of discipline in our lives and in the church. 

The Christian life is one that requires endurance. In the New Testament, Paul talks a lot about running races. Are you running a race? Where are you drawing your strength? This sermon dives deep into running your race with endurance.

Have you ever asked God, "Why?" Sometimes, God doesn't make sense to us. Why would he let someone have cancer? How could he use that suffering? Through Hebrews 11, we see how powerful faith is.

Faith says yes to God every single time. During this sermon you will see the story and character of Moses as he acted by faith to bring glory to the kingdom of God. 

By faith, we trust in the promises of God. Time and time again, God proves himself faithful to the promises he makes. They give us a launching pad for our faith. Today, we can rest in the fact that God's promises will be fulfilled!

By faith, the righteous desire a better kingdom. Looking at the life of Lottie Moon, you will be challenged to live on mission in every aspect of your life. Find a place to serve in the local church and around the world!

How does our faith reveal our righteousness received through Jesus Christ? This sermon dives into that and will challenge you to live by faith.

What does the righteous shall live by faith mean? Who are the righteous and what is true faith? In this sermon, you will learn the definition of our faith, the commendation of our faith, and the revelation of our faith. 

Revelation 22 is the last chapter in the Bible. Jesus is coming back one day and we can rest in that. The main challenge of this message is to be ready for Christ's return.

Revelation 21 talks about a new heaven, a new earth and a new Jerusalem. What happens when a follower of Jesus Christ dies? You will learn what it looks like to be in the father's house for eternity.