Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

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

In this sermon, we look at Proverbs 3:13-23 as we learn to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Growing in Wisdom". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. Wisdom helps us navigate the confusion.
• We need wisdom to:
  1. discern right from wrong;
  2. distinguish what is good, better, and best in various situations;

  3. and, promote flourishing and shalom.

• Ultimately, wisdom is found in the Lord Jesus.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, seek and apply godly wisdom.
• So, let’s rely on the Spirit to grow us in the wisdom of Christ.

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Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

In our fourth lesson, we look to 2 Timothy 3:14-17 to see that we ought to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Employing the Scriptures". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. The Scriptures help us navigate the confusion.
• The Scriptures equip us for every good work.
• The major way the Scriptures equip us is making us wise for salvation.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, we ought to know and employ
  the truth of the Scriptures.
• So, by the power of the Spirit and in the name of Christ, let’s grow in applying the Scriptures in every area of our lives
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Join Pastor Stuart in the next part of our series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

In our third lesson, we return to the Gospel According to Matthew 22:34-40 to see our need to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Loving Our Neighbors". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. Loving our neighbors helps us navigate the confusion.
• We are called to love others as we love ourselves.
• Loving neighbor and loving God are NOT opposing choices.
• We are enabled to love others because of the lavish love God has for us in Christ.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, we ought to practice neighbor love.
• So, by the power of the Spirit and in the name of Christ, let’s grow in our love for others.

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

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart in the next part of our new series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

In this lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to Matthew 22:34-40 to see our need to . . . "Navigate the Confusion by Loving God". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing. Loving God helps us navigate the confusion.
• Loving God is of utmost importance.
• Loving God involves our everything.
• We are enabled to love God because he loved us first in Christ Jesus.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, we ought to identify the focus of our love.
• So, by the power of the Spirit and in the name of Christ, let’s grow in our love for God.

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

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

(Editor's Note: We had several issues with the audio system at the start of the sermon during the worship service this past Sunday. I have edited the sermon audio for flow by removing the unclear portions. Paul Tower; May 8, 2023.)

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Navigating a Confusing Culture.

In this first lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:8-11 as we are reminded of the importance to . . . "Navigate the Confusion with the Good News of Jesus". In this lesson, we learn:

• Life can be confusing.  The good news of Jesus helps us navigate the confusion.
• Simply put, the good news is that Jesus saves sinners from sin.
• The good news of Jesus promotes beliefs and behaviors that are good for us.
• Therefore, when facing confusing issues, we ought to apply the truth about Jesus.
• So, let’s navigate the confusion of life by staying in step with the good news of Jesus.

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

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

In this last lesson, we turn to Ephesians 2:11-22 as we are encourage to . . . "Connect by Being With God’s People".

• As we engage with God’s people, we connect with God.
• God joins us together in Christ to grow as his temple – a dwelling place of the Spirit.
• This is one of the reasons why being together is so important.
• Therefore, we ought to prioritize being with God’s people.
• So, let’s enjoy the communion we have with God as we gather together as his people.

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Join Pastor Stuart as we return to our series, Connecting with God.

In our fifth lesson, we turn to Revelation 3:14-22 as we hear Jesus' words to the church in Laodicea. In this lesson, we learn the need to . . . "Connect through Repentance".

• Repentance is an important factor in connecting with God.
• At its most basic level repentance involves changing our mind about sin.
• Jesus explicitly says that he reproves and disciplines those he loves. 
• Jesus also promises profound connection to those who repent.
• Therefore, we ought to be zealous and repent.
• So, by the power of the Spirit, let’s repent of our sins and experience more of a close connection with Christ.

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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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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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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.

Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.