Westside Sermons

When we look to God, we have a reason to praise. But why?

Pastor David dives deep into establishing the foundations of our praise as we open this 3-week series, The Path to Praise.

God has given you influence. In 2 Corinthians 10, the people are called to use their influence in a way that allows for the gospel to expand. As we approach the election, we must praise God, pray for the nations, and share the gospel until the whole world hears. 

MissionFest is a week-long Missions conference in Gainesville, Florida, where people are equipped to reach their neighborhoods and nations with the gospel. 

Dr. Stephen Rummage, Executive Director of The Florida Baptist Convention, preaches Luke 22 on the strength it takes to surrender and how God uses surrendered people.

God used Daniel as a blessing to Babylon. 

Our view of government must be informed through the lens of the unshakable nature of the kingdom of God.

You have been given vision. Is your life backing the vision up with virtue? 

We look to the example of Joseph in the Bible to see how he was a man of both vision and virtue.

Nehemiah used his influence for good. He examined the issues, exercised his power, and exemplified the truth. 

We must speak the truth in love. 

To have a full house, we must flee sexual immorality. 

The enemy is common—the devil. In your marriage, it can be easy to fight with each other. Pastor David challenges us to fight for our marriage instead of in our marriage.

The words of marriage matter. Scripture clearly teaches that the words and actions of our marriage and relationships should be an act of worship. 

Ephesians 5:1-2 says, "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

Are you an imitator of God in your relationships?

When we read Ephesians 5 in the Bible, we see clear guidelines for the practice of marriage. 

It's easy to see only what's right in front of us. Our problems can consume us, and we fail to keep our perspective on eternity. 

This teaching is a good reminder that when we look at people, do we see that person as someone who the blood of Jesus has covered? 

One essential practice of marriage is applying the forgiveness you have experienced in Christ. 

God is working in your spouse's life to make them more like him.

Before your date, define your mate. 

When we look at scripture, we see an emphasis on being in a relationship with someone who has a heart for God. 

The truth is, you will not find a perfect person for you. But scripture lays out the relationship that should exist in a marriage.