Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

I Believe; Help My Unbelief! (Mark 9:14-29)

Join Pastor Stuart for the seventh lesson in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

Today, we turn to the Gospel According to Mark 9:14-29, to hear a father's cry, . . . "I Believe; Help My Unbelief! ".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Contrary to what we may think, we can experience both belief and 
  unbelief simultaneously.
• Nevertheless, we are moving toward either deepening faith or distrust.
• Whatever direction we are moving, we need Jesus.
• Whenever we sense any unbelief within us, let’s cry out to Jesus for the help we need.  

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Asking God “Why?” (Psalm 22)

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

Today, we turn to Psalm 22 to find the psalmist . . . "Asking God 'Why?'".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Asking God “Why?” is not necessarily doubt or sin.
  • The “why” of suspicion questions God’s character or wisdom. 
  • The “why” of curiosity desires to learn.
  • The “why” of bewildered belief trusts God but admits confusion and ignorance.
  • The “why” of anguish expresses our pain and agony to God.
• The type of “why” we ask demonstrates what’s going on in our heart.
• No matter what type of “why” is in our heart, it is good for us to bring our questions to God.
• Working through our questions with God helps lead us from why to worship.
• We can do all this boldly because of Jesus.
• So, whatever “whys” we’re wrestling with, let’s take them to our heavenly Father through Jesus.  

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

To the Choirmaster, A Psalm of David (Psalm 13:1-6)

Join Pastor Nathan for the fifth part in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

In this lesson, we turn to Psalm 13:1-6 to examine a letter . . . "To the Choirmaster, A Psalm of David".

In this lesson, we learn:

•  We must keep our trust and song in Christ.
• So, let's trust in the Lord and sing with joy the salvation of Jesus.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

When Our Expectations Lead to Doubt (Matthew 11:1-6)

Join Pastor Nathan for the next part in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

In this fourth lesson, we turn to Matthew 11:1-6 to answer the question, what do we do . . . "When Our Expectations Lead to Doubt".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Jesus is always greater than our expectations.
• So, let's look at what Christ has done, and is doing, and set our hopes upon Him.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Mercy to Those Who Doubt (Jude 20-23)

Join Pastor Stuart as for the third lesson in our series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

In this lesson, we turn to Jude 20-23 to hear about . . . "Mercy to Those Who Doubt".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Because God has shown us mercy in Christ Jesus, we show mercy . . . even to those who doubt.
• We show mercy to people who doubt in several ways:
  
  1. We don’t judge or condemn them.
  2. We show kindness, compassion, and care.
  3. We listen.
  4. We help them process their doubts.
  5. We encourage them not to give up on Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s grow in showing the mercy of Christ to those who doubt.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

The Heart of Doubt (James 1:5-8)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our new series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

In this second lesson, we turn to James 1:5-8 to hear about . . . "The Heart of Doubt".

In this lesson, we learn:

• The heart of doubt is uncertainty.
• Doubt wavers between belief and unbelief which leads us to be double-minded.
• A divided mind lacks stability.
• Jesus is the answer to our uncertain and double-minded instability.
• So, let’s keep going to Jesus to increase our faith.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Doubt is Universal (Gen. 17 & Matt. 28)

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Head Full of Doubt, where we seek to answer the question, "What do we do with doubt?"

In our first lesson, we turn to Genesis 17:1-8, 15-19 and Matthew 28:1-10, 16-17 to see that . . . "Doubt is Universal".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Everyone wrestles with doubt.
• Because of the prevalence of doubt:
  
  • We need not be afraid to express our doubts to Jesus.
  • We can share our doubts with each other to receive encouragement and help.
• So, let’s be honest about our doubts knowing that Jesus is able to alleviate them.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Responding to God’s Invitation (Luke 14:12-24)

Join Pastor Stuart as we wrap up our series, Someone Like You, where we seek to answer the question, "Who does Jesus care about?"

In our last lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to Luke 14:12-24 to hear the Good News of . . . "Responding to God's Invitation".

In this lesson, we learn:

• The invitation of God in Christ necessitates our response.
• We dare not take God’s invitation for granted.
• Responding positively to God’s invitation entails at least two things:
  1. Trusting Jesus.
  2. Compelling others to join the kingdom feast.
• So, let’s joyfully accept God’s invitation in Christ and urge others to do the same.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

The Seeking and Celebrating God (Luke 15:1-10)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Someone Like You, where we seek to answer the question, "Who does Jesus care about?"

In this lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to Luke 15:1-10 to hear the Good News of . . . "The Seeking and Celebrating God".

In this lesson, we learn:

• The parable of the lost sheep and coin tell us important truths about what God is like.
• God is the diligent seeker of people who are “lost.”
• God celebrates when a sinner repents.
• These two truths sum up the ministry of Jesus.
• They should also sum up the ministry of his church.
• So, let’s all realize the good and gracious character of God the Father, keep coming to Jesus, and grow in reflecting him by the work of the Spirit.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

All Over the World (1 John 2:1-2)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Someone Like You, where we seek to answer the question, "Who does Jesus care about?"

In our 4th lesson, we turn to the Apostle John's First Letter 2:1-2 to hear the Good News for people . . . "All Over the World".

In this lesson, we learn:

• The good news about Jesus is for people all over the world.
• Jesus is a righteous advocate for any sinner who trusts in him.
• He also satisfies God’s just judgment against our sin.
• Two “take aways” from these truths for those who follow Jesus:
  1. We resist the pull of tribalistic and xenophobic tendencies.
  2. We indiscriminately spread the good news far and wide.
• So, let’s find great comfort and joy in Jesus and share his good news with others.

You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net.

Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.