Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

Go On to Maturity (Heb 5:9-6:3)

Join Pastor Stuart for Part 8 in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 5:9-6:3 as we hear an exhortation to . . . "Go On to Maturity".

In this lesson, we learn:

• God calls us to maturity in Christ.
• Because this is true, we have a responsibility to:
  • Start where we are, but not stay where we are.
  • Grow in discernment.
  • Be on guard against dullness of hearing and spiritual lethargy.
  • Rely on God.
• Maturity is not simply knowing more; it is pressing on to deeper expressions of our fellowship with Christ.
• Therefore, by the work of the Spirit, we can commit 
  to grow in maturity in Christ.
• So, let’s pray for and pursue maturity 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.

Our Great High Priest (Heb 4:15-5:10)

Join Pastor Stuart for the seventh part in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we turn to Hebrews 4:14-5:10 as we take a closer look at . . . "Our Great High Priest".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Jesus is our great high priest.
• He is appointed to this position by God the Father.
• He has been perfected in this role.
• He sympathizes with our weaknesses.
• He has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sin. 
• He deals gently with the ignorant and wayward.
• He is the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.
• Therefore, because Jesus is our great high priest, we can hold fast to our confession.
• Furthermore, through Jesus, we can draw near to God daily with confidence to receive the mercy and grace we need.
• So, let’s celebrate our great high priest, 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.

Deal with Unbelief Today (Hebrews 3:3:7-4:13)

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we examine Hebrews 3:3:7-4:13 as we learn learn the how to . . . "Deal with Unbelief Today".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Today is the day to deal with unbelief.
• Unbelief is what keeps people from God’s rest.
• God’s promise of rest is fulfilled only in Jesus.
• Therefore, we can and should take our unbelief to Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s rely on Jesus to change our unbelief to belief.

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.

Guarding Against Unbelief and Hardness of Heart (Hebrews 3:1-14)

Join Pastor Stuart for the fifth lesson in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Today, we examine Hebrews 3:1-14 as we learn about . . . "The Problem of Drift".

In this lesson, we learn:

• We need to beware of an unbelieving, hard heart caused by the deceitfulness of sin.
• Three ways we can guard against unbelief and hardness of heart: 
  
  • Focus on Jesus.
  • Hold fast to our confession of Christ.
  • Exhort each other daily  to stick with Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s help each other pursue and persevere with 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.

Our Humble High Priest (Hebrews 2:14-18)

Join Pastor Nathan for the fourth lesson in our series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

In this lesson, we examine Hebrews 2:14-18 as we learn about . . . "Our Humble High Priest".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Salvation is found in the merciful and faithful love of Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let us look to our merciful and faithful brother, our High Priest, 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.

Your Destiny Awaits (Hebrews 2:5-13)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our new series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

In this third lesson, we examine Hebrews 2:5-13 as we see that . . . "Your Destiny Awaits".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Part of the mission of Jesus is to restore people to their God-given destiny.
• The Son of God assumed human nature to fulfill our destiny so he could restore us to that destiny.
• Jesus not only restores fallen sinners; he calls us “family.”
• Knowing our identity and our future destiny in Christ affects the way we live today.
• Therefore, you can live in light of your destiny in Christ.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s celebrate and live out of our destiny 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.

The Problem of Drift (Hebrews 1:1-2:4)

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our new series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

In our second lesson, we examine Hebrews 1:1-2:4 as we learn about . . . "The Problem of Drift".

In this lesson, we learn:

• Give close attention to the message of Jesus lest you drift away.
• If messages given by angels should be heeded, how much more should we heed the message of the Lord Jesus.
• There are several reasons why we may drift:
  
  • Deception.
  • Doubt.
  • Discouragement.
  • Distraction.
  • Disengagement.
• Therefore, no matter what you’re facing in life, keep going back to the good news of Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s keep our focus on Jesus
  knowing he will never fail to keep 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.

The Culmination of Revelation (Hebrews 1:1-4)

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Don't Stop Believin', a sermon series on the Epistle to the Hebrews.

In our first lesson, we turn to Hebrews 1:1-4 as we learn about . . . "The Culmination of Revelation".

In this lesson, we see:

• Jesus is the culmination of God’s revelation to us.
• If the truth from God through the prophets is important, how much more vital is the truth found in God’s Son.
• The Son of God is the apex of God’s revelation because he is:
  
  • The Creator of all things.
  • The Sustainer of all things.
  • The heir of all things.
  • The radiance of God the Father’s glory.
  • The exact imprint of his nature.
  • The great High Priest.
  • The Lord of all.
• Therefore, don’t disengage from Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s grow in knowing and abiding 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.

Christ-Centered Mindfulness (Colossians 3:1-4)

Join Pastor Stuart as we conclude our series, Dark Side of the Mind, a sermon series on dealing with the "dark emotions" (anger, anxiety, depression, envy, guilt, and shame).

In this final lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:1-4 as we learn about having a . . . "Christ-Centered Mindfulness".

In this lesson, we are encouraged to:

• Remember your status in Christ.
• Set your mind on Jesus and all you have in him.
• Seek Christ and all his benefits.
• Savor all you have in Jesus.
• So, by the work of the Spirit, let’s seek and savor Jesus now and forevermore.

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.

Minding Our Shame (Various Passages)

Join Pastor Stuart as we move toward the end of our series, Dark Side of the Mind, a sermon series on dealing with the "dark emotions" (anger, anxiety, depression, envy, guilt, and shame).

In this seventh lesson, we turn to various passages in the Old and New Testament as we here an encouragement on . . . "Minding Our Shame".

In this lesson, we see:

• In one way or another, shame affects everyone.
• Shame affects our subjective identity.
• When we feel shame, we tend to hide and cover-up.
• We also tend to either shift the blame or take the blame inappropriately.
• Ultimately, the remedy for shame is Jesus.
• Therefore, you can:
  • Single out your shame.
  • Huddle.
  • Admit your need.
  • Meditate on the good news of Jesus.
  • Embrace Jesus and all he has for you.
    
• So, by the power of the Spirit, let’s address our shame appropriately in the name 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.