Westside Sermons

A key part of preparing the way for Jesus was being a person of strong character. As we look at the life of John the Baptist, we see he values the eternal kingdom of God more than his power, position, or privilege.

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.