You'll want to listen to this message as Pastor Marcus shares from God's Word in response to the coronavirus and the fear that is gripping our nation. This is truly a test of faith... will we trust God in the middle of this trial? While we should heed warnings and take precautionary steps to walk in wisdom, what we can't do is live in fear. We can't allow this to terrorize and paralyze us. Joshua 1:9 tells how to deal with covid-19. We'll be posting the video of this message on our YouTube channel soon:www.YouTube.com/WestsideEmmanuelBaptistChurch

In this message, Pastor Marcus visually illustrates some theological terms which may be hard for us to understand at times... Words like Justification and Sanctification and Glorification. When we understand what they mean and what Jesus has done to make them happen, prepare for a little shouting to happen... especially when we understand the hope to hold on to in that one word - glorification. This is the only way we will be able to enjoy the Lord forever. Take a moment to watch this sermon from Sunday, March 8, 2020 and thanks for liking, sharing and subscribing.

Are we settling for substitutes? Striving for cheap imitations instead of seeking after God's glory? In this message, Pastor Marcus uncovers some idols in our lives that we may be placing before our relationship with Christ. If your life seems futile at times (never quite satisfied, spinning your meals, lacking meaning and purpose), maybe you're foolishly settling for substitutes that can never satisfy. Don't forget to check out the video of this message on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/WestsideEmmanuelBaptistChurch

We exist to give God glory... but when we leave out the "L" then all we're left with is the gory details of this life. When we leave out the Lord, and His Love, and His Light then we're left wandering in the darkness. In this 2nd message in our 4-part series, Pastor Marcus continues to press in on how we were created to give God glory... but if you're suffering right now, you'll realize how He is often glorified the most in the darkest of times... it is in those times that we realize - only God can deliver - only God can get all of the glory in the gory details of my life.

There is a word in the Bible that paints a bigger picture of your purpose in life... a word that helps us find meaning in the tear-stained seasons... a word that carries great weight in every area yesterday, today and forever. The word is "glory." In this first message in our newest series, Pastor Marcus helps us discover what we've been created for... to give God Glory!His Glory... My Story... Created for this Purpose

What a blessing it was to have former pastor, Dr. Perry Hancock, President and CEO of the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home join us for our Homecoming Celebration for Westside. You'll want to hear his message not only to the church, but to all of us as Christians who are running the race of faith. Plus you'll want to take a moment to hear the Reunion Choir singing, "Is He Worthy?"

This was such a moving service as Pastor Marcus concluded the "20:20 - Hold Nothing Back" Series. In this message we'll focus on the motivation... the heart behind holding nothing back. There's only one reason good enough for us to give our all - His name is Jesus. Check out this message from Romans 8 and take a moment to share with someone who needs to hear this word of encouragement.This and other videos in our series can be seen on our youtube channel...YouTube.com/WestsideEmmanuelBaptistChurchWestsideBogalusa.podbean.comhttps://onrealm.org/WestsideEmmanuel/-/give/now

In part 2 of our "Hold Nothing Back" series, Pastor Marcus turns our attention to one of the most moving stories in the Bible... Abraham offering up his son, Isaac, to the Lord. In this message, we'll be challenged to "lay our Isaac down." Our focus for this year based on Acts 20:20 is simple - Hold Nothing Back... in our love for God and people... in the way we serve Him wholeheartedly... in the way we're used as a church for His glory... Hold Nothing Back. If you haven't seen the Lord and His purpose for your life as clearly as you'd like to then let's prepare our hearts for 2020 and ask the Lord to give us a 20:20 Vision!

Join us Sunday, January 12, 20:20 at 3:16 PM for our Second Sunday Serving as we hold nothing back. We’ll be reaching out to our neighbors with care packages and prayer. See you there.

How's your vision? Near-sighted? Far-sighted? Blind-sighted? OK, that last one may not be a word... but do you have 20/20 vision? As we look forward to 2020, join us for a 4-part series based on Acts 20:20 as we focus on God's Vision for our lives in 2020. Our theme for this year is simple... Hold Nothing Back... in our love for God and people... in the way we serve Him wholeheartedly... in the way we're used as a church for His glory... Hold Nothing Back. If you haven't seen the Lord and His purpose for your life as clearly as you'd like to then let's prepare our hearts for 2020 and ask the Lord to give us a 20:20 Vision!...