Archive for October, 2009

Hell in Perspective

Posted by Walter | Filed under Services

Jesus’ words in Luke 12:4-7 raise an uncomfortable but important subject: hell. While the pastor works here to dispel some myths about hell, Jesus’ primary point was showing his disciples the wise, merciful, and loving character of God the Father. *Theological addendum: The pastor says several times in the sermon that Jesus “went to hell” [...]

Read more | Comments (0) | Oct 26, 2009

Hypocrisy

Posted by Walter | Filed under Services

In Luke 12:1-3, Jesus warned his disciples about the “leaven” of hypocrisy, the essence of which is self-deception. This sermon shows us the subtle power of hypocrisy, as well as the severe mercy of exposure that Jesus brings.

Read more | Comments (0) | Oct 19, 2009

Overcoming Fear

Posted by Westside Church | Filed under Services

Guest preacher Carson Pittman brought us this sermon from 1 Peter 3:12-18. In it he addresses the reality of fear in our lives and the power Jesus gives us to overcome it. Carson is finishing up a Masters of Divinity at Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia this Spring, and is a candidate for joining us as [...]

Read more | Comments (0) | Oct 13, 2009

Sabbath

Posted by Walter | Filed under Services

Our final sermon in the Forming Habit series looks at  “not doing”  something — the habit of Sabbath rest. Moses’ restatement of the 4th commandment in Deuteronomy 5 shows us how to recapture Sabbath in ways that resemble the rhythm, volume, and melody of good music. To download the podcast, right click here, and click [...]

Read more | Comments (0) | Oct 6, 2009