" The Path Less Taken"

Luke 18:9-14

Rev. Charlie Phillips

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells yet another parable about prayer. This time He focuses on the way we approach God, honing in on the sin of self-righteousness. According to Jesus, this sin is much more deadly and deceptive than we will ever realize. Charles Spurgeon was right when he said, “The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation”. Join us this Sunday as we fight our self-righteousness and pursue humility in Christ.

" The Power of Persistent Prayer"

Luke 18:1-8

Rev. Charlie Phillips

George Mueller, the great minister to orphans once said, “The great fault of the children of God is, they do not continue in prayer; they do not go on praying; they do not persevere. If they desire anything for God’s glory, they should pray until they get it”. Is that our attitude in prayer? Are we persistent in our efforts in communicating with Almighty God? Do we believe it makes a difference? Join us this Sunday as we learn about the power of persistent prayer in Luke 18:1-8.

" Thy Kingdom Come"

Luke 17:20-37

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Once a month we say the Lord's Prayer as a body of believers in church and when we do we pray for the coming of God's kingdom. What do we mean when we pray that? When will God's kingdom come and what will it be like? Jesus addresses these questions and more at the end of Luke 17, telling us that when a believer truly understands the kingdom of God it changes him or her. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke.

" The Power to Bring You Hope"

Psalm 119:17-24

Rev. Lee Lovett

This week Reverend Lee Lovett will continue a series based on Psalm 119 entitled “Tasting the Power of the Word of God!” In recent years, it appears that many churches & Christians seem to be more focused on Christian self-help books and social media in guiding their lives & have lost the truth of what Heb. 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” – FACT: In your hands, you have God’s Word! Power to change your life and others’ lives by the work of the Holy Spirit! This week we'll be diving into verses 17-24 and talking about the power to bring us hope...

" The Power to Keep Your Heart Happy"

Psalm 119:9-16

Rev. Lee Lovett

For the next two weeks, Reverend Lee Lovett will continue a series based on Psalm 119 entitled “Tasting the Power of the Word of God!” In recent years, it appears that many churches & Christians seem to be more focused on Christian self-help books and social media in guiding their lives & have lost the truth of what Heb. 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” – FACT: In your hands, you have God’s Word! Power to change your life and others’ lives by the work of the Holy Spirit! This week we'll be diving into verses 9-16 and talking about the power to keep our hearts healthy.

" Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing"

Psalm 119:1-8

Rev. Lee Lovett

For the next three weeks, Reverend Lee Lovett will be preaching a series based on Psalm 119 entitled “Tasting the Power of the Word of God!” In recent years, it appears that many churches & Christians seem to be more focused on Christian self-help books and social media in guiding their lives & have lost the truth of what Heb. 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” – FACT: In your hands, you have God’s Word! Power to change your life and others’ lives by the work of the Holy Spirit!

Therefore we will be looking at:

1) September 19- Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing. Psa. 119:1-8

2) September 26- The Power to Keep your Heart Healthy. Psa. 119:9-16

3) October 3- The Power to bring you Hope. Psa. 119:17-24

We hope that this “tasting” will encourage you to take in all of Psa. 119 and renew an appreciation of the power of the Word.

"Approaching and Appreciating Jesus"

Luke 17:11-19

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Have you ever given though to your posture towards Jesus or the way you approach him? How do you approach him? Do you approach him? Did you know that the way you relate to Jesus reveals something about you? Join us this Sunday as we encounter 10 men who approached Jesus in a surprising way. From their actions we learn a great deal about ourselves and the God we serve.

"God’s Design for Relationships"

Romans 13:8-10

Dr. Sukhwant Bhatia

One of the casualties of the Covid-19 Pandemic has been broken fellowships/relationships. One of the ministries of the Holy Spirit has been to build a new community for God. On Sunday, August 29, 2021, the worship service will focus on Bible passages to learn about God’s Design for us to enjoy one another in the body of Christ. We will also get an update from our speaker about their ministry in northwest India.

"Do You Want to be Healed?"

John 5:1-15

Rev. Stephen Maginas

In John 5, Jesus asks a man who had been an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to be healed?” This seems like an odd question to pose to a sick person. So, why does Jesus ask it? Whenever God asks a question toward humanity (e.g., “where are you,” “why are you so angry,” “do you not yet understand,” “do you love me” etc.) we need to do the work of exploring the answer. What we find to that exploration, over and over again in the gospel of Jesus Christ, is an invitation towards God’s grace and a call towards gratitude. This passage helps us find that truth.

"A Family Matter"

Luke 17:1-6

Rev. Charlie Phillips

It’s great to be at a church that considers one another family. It’s simply one of the best things about Westminster! But being a part of a family requires a certain measure of responsibility. For example, we all commit to assisting each other in raising our children in the covenant community. We also commit to supporting the church in its worship and work as well as pursuing its purity and peace. One responsibility that is often neglected is our obligation to rebuke one another in love. Join us this Sunday as we wrap our heads around this Christ-exalting challenge.

"Faithful Stewardship"

Luke 16:1-18

Rev. Charlie Phillips

John Piper once said "wise people know that all their money belongs to God". The same can be said for our possessions, talents, abilities, and gifts. That said, when's the last time you took an inventory of all your gifts, talents, abilities, and resources? And how are you putting them to use? Join us this Sunday as we talk about biblical stewardship through the lens of the parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16.

"Joyful Jabs"

Luke 15

Rev. Jeff Thompson

Luke 15 is more than the "Lost and Found" chapter of the Bible. It's an argument. After being found, there is JOY! After joy there is a question, the same question Job had to face. "Why should you be angry at God? Why won't you join in the joyful plan of God to find the lost? Didn't Jesus come to seek and save the lost?" Jesus offers the crowd of worldly sinners, righteous sinners and the Church a three part story time to awaken all to God's joy in finding the lost and bringing them into His family.

"Humbled Under God’s Mighty Hand"

1 Peter 5:5-7

Rev. Alan Foster

This Sunday we’ll be taking a break from our study of the book of Luke. Instead, we’ll be looking at the subject of humility from

1 Peter 5. What does it mean to put the needs of others before our own? Peter tells us to humble ourselves so that God may exalt us. It is important to humble ourselves so that God doesn’t have to.

"Flowing Mercy"

Luke 13:1-17

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Charles Spurgeon once said, “God’s mercy is so great that you may sooner drain the sea of its water, or deprive the sun of its light, or make space too narrow, than diminish the great mercy of God”. Praise be to Him that His mercy flows so freely and intentionally into the hearts of His people. Join us this Sunday as we dig into Luke 13 and encounter Jesus displaying so perfectly His heart of mercy