11-14-21 “It is Time to Get Out of the Boat”

Our plan was to video the service and provide a link to youtube.  However, Lee’s smart phone had a malfunction, so there is no video.  Lee will give it a go next week and hopefully, will have success.  Meanwhile, here are the familiar scriptures that Ted Van Dyken (our new pastor) used for his message, … Read more

11-7-21 “Suffering for Being a Christian”

West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, November 7, 2021 – Communion Sunday Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Suffering for Being a Christian () i. Review of our last message: I. In the same way as Christ, let us submit to the Father’s will (3:1-14) A. without retaliation, threats, disobedience II. Are you prepared to … Read more

10-24-21 “Following the Example of Christ”

West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, October 24, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Following the Example of Christ () I. Christ’s Example (2:21-25) A. In His Steps by Sheldon spawned the WWJD movement of the 1990s (MVCA is on “WWJD Lane”) B. No sin C. No retaliation, no threats D. Entrust ourselves to … Read more

10-17-21 “It’s About Time”

10-17-21 Sermon Notes “It’s About Time” This is week eleven of our 1st and 2nd Peter series.   Introduction Since this passage focuses on time, it might be helpful to understand how we, on the average, spend our time assuming that we live to the average age of 79 (28,835 days) Average life in numbers … Read more

10-10-21 “Submission to Rulers”

10-10-21 Sermon Notes “Submission to Rulers” This is week ten of our 1st and 2nd Peter series. Introduction/Questions  This is one of the sensitive issues of our time as well as the time that Peter wrote this letter. How are we supposed to react/submit to our leaders when we disagree with them? That is a … Read more

10-3-21 “Chosen People – Part 2”

West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, October 3, 2021 – Communion Sunday! Prepared by Charles B. Lutz i. Review of last week’s teaching:  () I. What about Peter, isn’t he a rock too? a. Confession of faith in Christ b. cultural/historical context II. A chosen people (vss. 9-10) a. Who is Israel? (promise of … Read more

9-26-21 “Chosen People”

West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, September 26, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Review of last week’s teaching: I. The Living Stone A. Jesus is the Rock – of the sanctuary/temple, of refuge, and of stumbling, the capstone and cornerstone B. We are like living stones 1. Built into a spiritual house, a … Read more

9-19-21 “The Living Stone”

West Shore Community Church Message Outline Sunday, September 19, 2021 Prepared by Charles B. Lutz Review of last week’s teaching: I. If God is all-powerful and all-good, how can evil exist? The answer lies in the definition of “good”. II. Prepare for action – self-controlled, hope on future grace when Christ is revealed III. Always … Read more

9-12-21 “Born Again Into The Spiritual Household Of The Living God’ and “The Living Stone”

“Born Again Into The Spiritual Household Of The Living God’ and “The Living Stone” – and     Review of last week’s teaching: I. If God is all-powerful and all-good, how can evil exist? The answer lies in the definition of “good”. a. He is perfecting His love in us b. Remember even Jesus willingly … Read more

9-29-21 “Do You Have A Puny Jesus?”

Ted Van Dyken will once again be our guest message bringer this Sunday, August 29th.  The title of his message is “Do You Have A Puny Jesus?” from Hebrews 1:1-4. Here are Ted’s notes. First, let’s review what we studied last week. Hebrews Il says -SAYS IN THE PAST but IN THESE LAST DAYS Looking … Read more

8-22-21 “God Spoke”

Ted Van Dyken will be our guest message bringer this Sunday, August 22nd.  The title of his message is “God Spoke” from . Cartoons: WHAT WE SAY TO DOGS… WHAT DOGS HEAR. WHAT WE SAY TO CATS .. WHAT CATS HEAR. · GOD SPOKE …WHAT DO WE HEAR? ? The letter to the Hebrews begins … Read more

8-15-21 “Prepare For Action”

“Prepare For Action” () Review of last week’s teaching: I. Rejoicing amid grief, even as Jesus did (vss. 6-7) II. There is purpose in the pain (vss. 8-9) A. Charlie Brown was right when he always exclaimed, “Good grief!” B. It is good for faith C. The heavenly inheritance cannot perish (vs. 4) III. The prophecies … Read more

8-8-21 “Looking”

“Looking” ()   I. Rejoicing amid grief (vss. 6-7) A. We rejoice over all the things contained in vss. 1-5 B. The grief involves suffering and trials 1. What is suffering? 2. What are trials? a. Isaiah says the messiah is a suffering man of sorrows and grief ()   II. There is purpose in … Read more