Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

Good Life - Mourning (Matthew 5:4)

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Matthew 5:4 to learn about . . . "The Good Life".

In this lesson, we learn:

• According to Jesus, those who mourn have the "good life."

• Mourning is good because there is much Mourning is good because there is much in this fallen world that is not good.
• Throughout Scripture, God shows a special concern for the mourner.
• Our mourning should drive us to Jesus.
• So let’s mourn over sin and its pervasive consequences; but let’s also experience the comfort and consolation that can only come through Christ.

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.

Walking Properly (Romans 13:13-14)

Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Romans 13:13-14 to learn about . . . "Walking Properly".

In this final lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Christ are to walk properly.
• We do this by putting on the Lord Jesus Christ.
• At the very least, this means:
  
  • We identify with Jesus.
  • Our allegiance is to Jesus.
  • We reflect Jesus in the way we live.
• We must rely on Jesus in order to “put on Jesus.”
• So, let’s find our all in all in 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.

That We Might Walk in Newness of Life (Romans 6:1-4)

Join Guest Pastor Devin for the twelfth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Romans 6:1-4 to learn how we . . . "Might Walk in Newness of Life".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Believers in union with Christ have been radically changed, we walk with newness in life
• Believes have died to sin
  • Romans 6:2 we have already died
  • Romans 6:3 we have been baptized into his death
  • 1 Corinthians 10 believers are united with Christ in all things including his death on the cross
• Belivers have been raised to life
  • Romans 6:4 Just as Christ was raised from the grave, we were raised and made new with Him, we had to die and be buried with Christ in order to be made new. 

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.

Walking Circumspectly

Join Pastor Stuart for the eleventh lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians Ephesians 5:15-17 to learn how we . . . "Walk Circumspectly".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Jesus are to walk circumspectly.
• Walking circumspectly entails:
  
  1. Considering how we live in light of God's wisdom.
  2. Aligning our lives to the will of God.
  3. Remembering that time is a gift from God. Dont waste it.
• Ultimately, Jesus is our wisdom.
• By the work of the Spirit, let's entrust ourselves fully to God's wisdom in Christ.

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.

Walk as Children of the Light (Ephesians 5:3-14)

Join Pastor Stuart for the tenth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians Ephesians 5:3-14 to learn how we . . . "Walk as Children of the Light".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Jesus are to walk as children of light.
• Walking as children of light entails:
  
  1. Recognizing our undeservedly bestowed identity as light in the Lord.
  2. Abstaining from works of darkness.
  3. Exposing the works of darkness.
• We must always remember: our light is utterly dependent on Christ, who is the Light of the world.
• So because of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit, let’s live as children of light.

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.

Walk in Love (Ephesians 5:1-2)

Join Pastor Stuart for the ninth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians 5:1-2 to learn how we . . . "Walk in Love".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Jesus are to walk in love.
• To do this, we start with the love of God in Christ for us.
• Walking in the love God calls us to entails sacrifice.
• Walking in sacrificial love is difficult, so we keep relying on Jesus.
• So by the power of the Spirit at work in us, let’s continue to grow in loving others as Christ has loved us.

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.

A New Walk (Ephesians 4:17-24)

Join Pastor Nathan for the eighth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians 4:17-24 to learn about . . . "A New Walk".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Walking the way of Jesus requires a mindset framed by Jesus.
• So, let our thoughts be framed by Jesus Christ.

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.

Walk Worthy (Ephesians 4:1-3)

Join Pastor Stuart for the seventh lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians 4:1-3 to learn about . . . "Walk Worthy".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Christ are to walk worthy of our calling.
• In and of ourselves, none of us can live up to this responsibility.
• Yet because of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit, we can grow into it.
• Walking worthy of our calling in Christ looks like:
  1. Humility
  2. Gentleness
  3. Patience
  4. Bearing with one another in love
  5. Eagerness to maintain unity.
• All these qualities reflect the goodness of our Lord Jesus.
• So by the work of the Spirit, let’s continue to grow in walking in a manner worthy of our calling in Christ.

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.

Walk in Good Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Ephesians 2:8-10 to learn about . . . "Walk in Good Works".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Followers of Jesus walk in good works.
• These works do not earn anything from God.
• In fact, these works are a part of the gracious salvation God gives us in Christ.
• We do these works because we are God’s workmanship, a new creation in Christ.
• So by the power of the Spirit, let’s engage in the work God has prepared for us.

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.

Walking in Wisdom with Those Outside the Church (Colossians 4:5-6)

Join Pastor Stuart for the fifth lesson in our series, Walk This Way, about following Jesus.

This week, we turn to Colossians 4:5-6 to learn about . . . "Walking in Wisdom with Those Outside the Church".

In this lesson, we learn:

• God calls us to walk in wisdom toward those outside the church.
• At the very least, this looks like:
  1. Being intentional.
  2. Be gracious in our speech.
  3. Helpful influence.
• We can grow in these areas because of Jesus.
• So by the work of the Spirit let’s abound in treating others in the wisdom of Christ.

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.