Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

Join Pastor Stuart for part 2 of our new series, I Want To Know What Love Is.

In this lesson, we return to the Apostle Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 13:1-13 as the Holy Spirit teaches us that . . . "Love is Patient". In this lesson, we see:

• Love is patient.
• True patience is both active and willing.
• Being patient with others involves at least three things:
  
  1. Waiting.
  2. Bearing with graciously.
  3. Considering context.
• We are enabled to love others patiently because of the patient love of God in Christ.
• Therefore, when you’re tempted to be impatient, remind yourself of God’s loving patience.
• So, by the power of the Spirit, let’s grow in demonstrating patient love to others.

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Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, I Want To Know What Love Is.

In this first lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:29-13:13 as the Holy Spirit teaches us . . . "The More Excellent Way". In this lesson, we see:

• Love is preeminent.
• Love is the greatest of all the virtues.
• Love is what makes our gifting and actions meaningful, significant, and worthwhile.
• Love is THE defining characteristic of the followers of Christ.
• We are enabled to grow in love because God loved us first in Christ.
• Therefore, we ought to take growing in love seriously.
• So, let’s drink deeply of the love of Christ so that we will overflow in love for God and others.

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Join Pastor Stuart in the final installment of our series, Rest in a Restless World.

In our fourth lesson, we turn to the Epistle to the Hebrews 3:7-4:11 as we learn about . . . "Striving to Enter God's Rest". In this final lesson, we see:

• God calls us to “strive” to enter his rest.
• This “striving” is engaging in a diligent, purposeful, and earnest battle against unbelief.
• Unbelief and rest are ultimately incompatible.
• Jesus will bring all who genuinely believe into the ultimate rest of the new heaven and new earth.
• Therefore, we ought to be zealous to promote belief and actively fight unbelief.
• So, let’s grow in trusting that God’s promises of rest are truly “Yes” and “Amen” in Christ.

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Join Pastor Stuart in part 3 of our series, Rest in a Restless World.

In our third lesson, we turn to several passages of Scripture as we learn about . . . "Rhythms of Rest". In this lesson, we see:

• God has graciously given us rhythms of rest.
• The Sabbath rest rhythm is written into the very fabric of creation.
• We harm ourselves when we ignore these rest rhythms.
• These rhythms of rest point us to the ultimate rest we have in Christ.
• Therefore, we ought to apply God’s rest rhythms to your life.
• So, let’s rest well for the glory of God, our own good, and the good of others.

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Join Pastor Stuart in part 2 of our new series, Rest in a Restless World.

In our second lesson, we turn to the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 as we learn about . . . "Resting to Listen to Jesus". In this lesson, we see:

• Jesus offers us rest from the many distractions that trouble and worry us.
• Being still to listen to Jesus is more important than anything else we can do.
• Connecting with Jesus is “the good portion” that will never be taken away from us.
• Therefore, we ought to spend time with Jesus.
• So, let’s resist what distracts us from Jesus and find rest and refreshment spending time with him.

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

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Join Pastor Stuart as we begin a new series entitled, Rest in a Restless World.

In this first lesson, we turn to the Gospel of Matthew 11:28-30 as we hear how . . . "Jesus Offers Rest". In this lesson, we learn:

• Living in a fallen world is wearisome. Jesus offers rest to the weary.
• As we embrace Jesus and his ways, we learn how to have true rest for our souls.
• Jesus assures us his yoke is easy and his burden is light.
• Therefore, we ought to come to Jesus and find rest
  from our restlessness!
• So, let’s find real rest in Jesus.

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Join Pastor Nathan as we conclude our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

In our ninth and final lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to John 15:1-12 as we are encouraged to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Abiding in Christ". In this lesson, we see:

• Life can be confusing. Abiding in Christ can help us navigate it. 
• So let us abide in Christ..

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Join Pastor Stuart for the eighth lesson in our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

This week, we turn to the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs as we learn to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Trusting God’s Sovereignty". In this lesson, we see:

• Life can be confusing. Trusting God’s sovereignty helps us navigate the confusion.
• Because God is both sovereign and good, he can be trusted when we don’t know what to do.
• Even if we make a bad decision, God is more than able to bring about good.
• If we ever doubt this truth, we need to remember Jesus.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, we ought to trust in the good, wise, and sovereign reign of God.
• So let’s trust our sovereign God in all our decisions.

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Join Pastor Nathan for the seventh lesson in our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

This week, we look at the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Philippians 3:17-4:3 as we are encouraged to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Relying on Each Other". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. We need each other to navigate it.
• So let us help each other in every opportunity Christ has given us.

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Join Pastor Nathan for the sixth lesson in our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

This week, we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as we learn to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Praying". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. Prayer helps us navigate the confusion. 

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