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Sermons from Westerville Bible Church
October 21, 2012

Good Start—Bad Finish (part 2)

Good Start—Bad Finish (part 2)

The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4,7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).

October 21, 2012

The Despised One (part 2)

The Despised One (part 2)

In a dramatic fashion, Jesus asserts his authority as the heir of God’s vineyard, the One from God and despised by his people. There is life for all who receive Jesus, and eternal death to all who reject him and his offer of salvation.

October 14, 2012

Fellowshipping with Christ’s Suffering

Fellowshipping with Christ's Suffering

Do you know Jesus Christ? How well do you know him? Paul says that we can know him through the power of his resurrection and sharing in his suffering.

October 14, 2012

Faith, Grace, Hope, Joy

Faith, Grace, Hope, Joy

We are justified by faith (5:1). We have access to God through grace (5:2). We enjoy the hope of glory (5:2). We manifest joy in suffering (5:3). This is how we can rejoice in suffering, knowing that God will continue and complete his sanctifying work in us.

October 7, 2012

Good Start—Bad Finish (part 1)

Good Start—Bad Finish (part 1)

The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4, 7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).

October 7, 2012

The Despised One (part 1)

The Despised One (part 1)

In a dramatic fashion, Jesus asserts his authority as the heir of God’s vineyard, the One from God and despised by his people. There is life for all who receive Jesus, and eternal death to all who reject him and his offer of salvation.  

September 30, 2012

True Conversions: Reason to Rejoice!

True Conversions: Reason to Rejoice!

We’re tempted to rejoice in numbers or professions, rather than patterns of true repentance and faith (conversion). Instead, we should rejoice in real conversions—nothing less—because they display God’s salvation at work.  

September 27, 2012

Repentant Faith

Repentant Faith

Why is repentant faith necessary for salvation? God’s intention is not just to deliver people from hell, but to deliver them from sin—changing them from the inside out!

September 26, 2012

The Response to Missions

The Response to Missions

What should be our first response when we are brought face to face with the needs of the mission field? Jesus said we should pray. We should pray because: The needs are primarily spiritual, not physical. The needs are overwhelming and we need wisdom. The needs are greater than we can meet. The Lord of […]

September 23, 2012

Repentance and Saving Faith

Repentance and Saving Faith

God commands all men to repent and believe in his Son, Jesus Christ (Acts 17:30; John 3:18). What is saving faith? Why is it necessary? In what or whom must trust? Where does it come from? Regarding repentance, why is it necessary? How does it relate to saving faith? What is it?

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