Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC

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!

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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.

Concerning Guilt (Various Passages)

Join Pastor Nathan for the next part in 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 lesson, we turn to various passages in the Old and New Testament as we here a lesson . . . "Concerning Guilt".

In this lesson, we see:

• The love of Christ takes our guilt and gives us innocence.
• So, let’s walk faithfully after God, for Jesus, in his amazing love, has taken our guilt, and given us innocence.

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 Envy (Various Passages)

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

In our fifth lesson, we turn to various passages in the Old and New Testament as we here an exhortation on . . . "Minding Our Envy".

In this lesson, we see:

• To deal with envy well, it’s helpful to understand a few things:
  1. While often conflated, envy and jealousy are technically not the same. 
  2. There is a good bit of complexity with both envy and jealousy.
  3. Envy is often subtle and hidden.
  4. Envy drains joy.
  5. The love of Christ for us is the cure for the sin of envy.
• Therefore, we ought to:
  • Grant that you may be envious.
  • Refuse to allow envy to grow.
  • Aim for God’s glory and relational peace.
  • Speak truth to yourself. 
  • Pray for those you envy.
    
• So, by the work of the Holy Spirit, let’s put away our envy and grow in humble gratitude.

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 Grief & Depression (Psalms 42 & 43)

Join Pastor Stuart for the next lesson in 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 fourth lesson, we turn to Psalms 42 & 43 as we here an encouragement to walk faithfully after God even in the midst of . . . "Our Grief & Depression".

In this lesson, we see:

• Grief, in general, and depression specifically are not sin in and of themselves.
• How we handle grief and depression and what’s underneath our grief and depression may be sin.
• We may not be able to completely control how we feel when we’re depressed, but we can address our thinking and actions.
• Jesus is the ultimate hope for depressed people.
• Therefore, you can:
  1. Set realistic goals.
  2. Allow yourself to feel sadness.
  3. Don’t isolate. 
  4. Note the how’s and the why’s.
  5. Evaluate.
  6. Speak truth to yourself.
  7. Savor Christ.
     
• So, by the work of the Holy Spirit, let’s focus on Jesus and grow in managing our grief and depression well.

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 Anxiety (Various Passages)

Join Pastor Stuart for the third part in our new series, Dark Side of the Mind, a sermon series on dealing with the "dark emotions" (anger, anxiety, depression, envy, guilt, and shame).

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

In this lesson, we see:

• Anxiety in and of itself is not sinful.
• What is often sinful is how we handle anxiety and what is underneath our anxieties.
• Anxiety is often driven by desires for security, control, and certainty.
• While these desires are not sinful in and of themselves, they can become idolatrous.
• Jesus speaks calm and comfort into our anxious minds.
• Therefore, you can:
  1. Admit your anxieties.
  2. Note your how’s and why’s.
  3. Xanax can be helpful.
  4. Involve your body.
  5. Evaluate your values.
  6. Try facing your fears.
  7. Yield to your heavenly Father’s good, sovereign care.
     
• So, by the work of the Holy Spirit and because of Christ Jesus, let’s grow in managing our anxieties well.

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.