Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

Heaven’s Door Open (Rev 4:1-5:14)

Join us this week as we welcome Pastor David McIntosh back at Westminster. In this message, we turn to Revelation 4:1-5:14 as we learn lessons from . . . "Heaven’s Door Open"

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He Must Rise from the Dead (John 20:1-10)

Join Pastor Stuart for our Easter 2023 Worship Service message from John 20:1-10, as we are reminded in Scripture that . . . "He Must Rise from the Dead". In this lesson, we learn:

• The resurrection of Jesus was necessary.
• The resurrection of Jesus demonstrated his identity as THE  Son of God.
• This means his resurrection calls us to believe all he has said.
• Therefore, we ought to bow the knee in everything to the risen Lord Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Holy Spirit, let’s believe, trust, and obey the resurrected Savior today and always.

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

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Connect through Humility (James 4:6-12)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Connecting with God.

In this lesson, we turn to James 4:6-12 as we hear the importance to . . . "Connect through Humility". In this lesson, we learn:

• Humility is an important way we connect with God.
• Pride is the root of most, if not all, of our God-connection problems.
• Drawing near to God requires humility.
• Therefore, we ought to ask the Spirit to cultivate within us the humility to draw near to God.
• So, by God’s grace in Christ let’s grow in humility that we would connect with him deeply.

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

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Connect through Prayer (Psalm 145:14-21)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Connecting with God.

In this lesson, we turn to Psalm 145 as we are reminded to . . . "Connect through Prayer". In this lesson, we learn:

• Prayer is an important way we connect with God.
• God promises he is near to those who call on him in truth.
• To call on God in truth entails at least 3 things:
  1. We are honest and sincere in our prayers;
  2. We approach God in the truth of what he has revealed to us about himself;
  3. We come to God only in The Truth . . . Jesus.
• Therefore, we ought to call on God in truth often.
• So, let’s boldly go to our Father in prayer by the work of the Spirit and in the name of Jesus.

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

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Connect through Scripture (Heb 1:1-2)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our new series, Connecting with God.

In this lesson, we turn to Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 4:12, and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as we hear the call to . . . "Connect through Scripture". In this lesson, we learn:

• The Scriptures are an important way we connect with God.
• God speaks to us in and through Scripture.
• Scripture ultimately points us to Jesus.
• Therefore, we ought to engage with the Scriptures often.
• So, let’s be captivated by the Scriptures so that we may grow in our connection with God.

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

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Connect through Jesus (John 14:1-11)

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Connecting with God.

In our first lesson, we turn to the Gospel of John 14:1-11 as we consider the call to . . . "Connect through Jesus". In this lesson, we learn:

• A vital connection with God cannot happen apart from Jesus.
• To know God truly, we must know Jesus.
• We relate to God rightly only through Jesus.
• Therefore, we ought to go to Jesus!
• So, let’s recognize and relish a vital connection with God established and enjoyed only in and through Jesus.

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

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The Incredible Love of God (John 3:14-21)

Join us as we welcome our friend and brother Pastor Nate Brock from Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church (https://www.jehovahbaptist.org/). In this sermon, we turn our attention to Jesus' words in the Gospel of John 3:14-21 as we are reminded of . . . "The Incredible Love of God". In this lesson, we learn:

• The love of God is from of old.
• The love of God is extended to everyone.
• The love of God is a purposeful love.
• The love of God gives us choices.
• The love of God calls us to a decision.

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The Value of Your Heart (Prov 4:20-27)

Join Pastor Stuart as we conclude our series, Values.

In our final lesson, we turn to the Book of Proverbs 4:20-27 as we are reminded to "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." Join us as we learn about . . . "The Value of Your Heart".

• God calls us to value the condition of our heart.
• Diligently keeping our heart is important since it is the control center of our lives.
• Keeping our heart requires:
  • Frequency
  • Awareness
  • Intentionality
  • Time

  • Humility

• While our heart-keeping-efforts are important, we ultimately need the grace of God in Christ applied by the Spirit for real “heart health.”
• Therefore, by the power of the Spirit, you ought to be vigilant in keeping your heart.
• So, let’s rely on Christ as we work diligently to keep our heart. 

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Obsession, Maturity, & Valuing Jesus (Phil 3:7-17)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Values.

In our seventh lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:7-17 as we are reminded of Paul's singular focus in "forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Listen in as we learn about . . . "Obsession, Maturity, & Valuing Jesus".

• The value we place on Jesus can look a lot like obsession.
• This “Jesus-obsession” is actually a mark of maturity.
• When we value Jesus above everything else, we are demonstrating to everyone around us something of his true worth.
• Therefore, we can pray for the maturity to have a “Jesus-obsession.”
• So, let’s grow in knowing, loving, serving, and becoming more like Jesus, our all in all. 

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

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Valuable Church (Eph 5:25-32)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Values.

In this sixth lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:25-32 as we learn that God's instruction to husbands and wives reveal Christ's love for His . . . "Valuable Church".

• The value Jesus bestows to the church is staggering. 
• This astonishing value can be seen in at least three ways:
  
  1. Jesus calls the church his bride.
  2. Jesus calls the church his body.
  3. The love and care Jesus lavishes upon the church is profound.
• Therefore, we ought to value Christ’s church.
• So, because of the love Jesus has for his church, let’s grow in loving the church like he does. 

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

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.