John 11:17-44
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Jonathan Edwards said that the “resurrection of Christ is the most joyful event that ever came to pass; because hereby Christ rested from the great and difficult work of purchasing redemption, and received God’s testimony, that it was finished”. But how does His finished work apply to our joy today? Join us this Sunday as we contemplate and celebrate our risen Lord and Savior!
Philippians 1:1-2
Rev. Charlie Phillips
For the past three weeks we’ve discussed Westminster’s vision of cultivating joy in Jesus Christ in Hall County and beyond. Perhaps there’s no better book to follow up our vision series than Philippians—a letter from Paul that’s often called the most “joyful” book in the Bible. Join us this Sunday as we get a preview of what’s to come in the next six months at Westminster!
John 1:6-20
Rev. Charlie Phillips
If the highlight and focus of Christmas is the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, then our worship and adoration of Him must be at the forefront. Why? Because that’s where our true Christmas hope, peace, joy, and love are found. We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to attend two services crafted to help us all enjoy our blessed Savior together. We’ll gather on Christmas Eve at 6pm for a service of carols and Scripture lessons. And on Christmas Day we’ll come together for our Sabbath worship at 11am. Please feel free to come as you are to both services. Children in pj’s are quite welcome!
Isaiah 61:1-11
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said that “a prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent”. Join us this Sunday as we consider joy from the perspective of the redeeming work of Christ!
Ephesians 2:11-22
Rev. Charlie Phillips
It’s ironic that we celebrate Christmas as a season of peace (enter in all the lyrics of our beloved Christmas carols—“sleep in heavenly peace”, “peace on earth, goodwill toward men”, etc) when it is likely our most hurried and restless season of the year. Join us this Sunday as we trace the peace we’re promised—the peace that should dominate our hearts and lives this holiday—back to its origin.
Jeremiah 29:1-14
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Join us this first Sunday of Advent as we study the theme of hope. RC Sproul said that hope is the anchor of the soul. The reason? Because hope “is not simply a wish that such-and-such would take place. Rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” Bring a friend or family member and gather with us for hope-filled worship!
Daniel 12:1-12
Rev. Charlie Phillips
I always get emotional at the end of a good book. Daniel is no exception. The past three months have led us through the hills of God’s sovereignty, our suffering in exile, and the grace of Christ that fortifies the faithful. Join us this week as we conclude our series by studying the end of days.
Daniel 10:1-21
Rev. Charlie Phillips
John Calvin once said this of all Christians—that by God’s Word we have been “forewarned that an enemy relentlessly threatens us, an enemy who is the very embodiment of rash boldness, of military prowess, of crafty wiles, of untiring zeal and haste, of every conceivable weapon and of skill in the science of warfare”. Clearly, Calvin took spiritual warfare seriously…and so should we! Join us this Sunday as we pull back the curtain on the hidden spiritual realties of life.
Daniel 9:1-27
Rev. Charlie Phillips
John Owen once famously said this—“what an individual is in secret, on his knees before God, that he is and no more”. The first time I read that quote I was filled with shame. The reason was that I had struggled to connect with God in prayer on and off throughout my lifetime. But it wasn’t Owen’s intention to shame Christians. The shame was all mine, and it was because for a large portion of my life I simply didn’t know how to pray. I suspect that I’m not the only one in the church that’s dealt with this struggle. For people like me, Daniel chapter 9 is a Godsend. Join us this Sunday as we encounter the great prophet praying the promises of God.
Daniel 7:1-28
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Last week we studied one of the most well known stories in the entire Bible. This week we turn the page to a new section in the book of Daniel with visions and details much less known. But are they less important? Join us this week as we dive into one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament
Daniel 6:1-28
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we will conclude the first half of the book of Daniel with a story that everyone has engaged with dozens of times-perhaps the most well-known story in the Bible. What can we learn from Daniel as he faces the lions? What overarching themes are woven throughout the entire first section of the book? Join us as we dive into chapter 6!
Daniel 5:1-31
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This week we’ll be jumping ahead in time in the book of Daniel to encounter another ruler bent on defying God and living for himself. It begs the question as to why Daniel is so stuck on this theme? What is it that he wants for us to take away from this series as a whole? Join us this Sunday as we meet the devious and pathetic ruler, Belshazzar.
Daniel 2:1-23
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Just when you think things can’t get any worse for Daniel and his friends, the evil king Nebuchadnezzar has a bad dream. And a bad dream for Nebuchadnezzar is bad news for everyone under his thumb. How will Daniel and his friends evade the newly adopted death sentence against their lives? What will be their source of help and redemption? Join us this week as we continue our new series in the book of Daniel.
Daniel 1:1-21
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we’ll be diving back in time nearly 2500 years to 605BC when the forces of darkness prevailed upon God’s people in an unimaginable way. This was surely one of the darkest seasons in redemptive history, and yet hope shone through and was magnified by a few faithful exiles. Join us this week as begin our study of the captivating book of Daniel.
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Luke 24:36-53
Rev. Charlie Phillips
It’s hard to believe that after 21 months we will finally conclude our series on the Gospel of Luke this Sunday. Not surprisingly, Luke ends his Gospel with a detailed account of the extraordinary grace of Christ…topped off with an incredible blessing to boot. Join us this week for one last glimpse into the life of Jesus through the lens of the beloved physician and evangelist, Luke.
Luke 24:13-35
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Some of the best conversations in life happen on the road…when the past is in the rearview and the future lies ahead. There’s just something about the journey that creates special fellowship and depth of thought and interaction. Not surprisingly Jesus was quite the conversationalist on the road. Join us this Sunday as we encounter perhaps the greatest conversation ever to take place on the journey.
Luke 24:1-12
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Looking back in my life I can actually remember a season when I wished I was an elephant (not kidding…I even wrote a poem about it:) Why an elephant, you ask? Because an elephant never forgets, and my memory during that season was cloudy to the things of the Lord. Join us this Sunday as we learn how our memory relates to our walk with God as we study the resurrection of our Savior.
Luke 23:50-56
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever been outside right after the wrath of a hurricane or major storm? It’s almost shocking how peaceful and gentle the weather feels. This week we’ll be examining the calm after the storm of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. It would be tempting to jump right past this part of the story to get to the finale of the resurrection, but Jesus bids us to pause in the silence of the moment. See you on Sunday.
Luke 22:54-62
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday as we steadily approach the crucifixion we’ll study Peter’s three-fold denial of Jesus. As you prepare for Sunday ask yourself these questions—“What is my attitude towards sin? How susceptible am I to the wiles of sin? How far am I from committing a grievous sin like Peter’s?” Alongside these questions ask yourself this—“How powerful is grace? What can/will grace do for me when I’m at my lowest?” Join us this Sunday as we study the effects of sin and grace.