“Uproar” This is week 7 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week we saw another surprising response to the mob by Paul that had tried to kill him. This week, we will see the mob’s response to Paul’s response. Message Read 21 “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; … Read more
“Another Surprise” This is week 6 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week we examined Paul’s surprising response to an unusual request. This week, we will look at another surprise – Paul’s response to the mob that just tried to kill him. Message Read (NIV) Paul Speaks to the … Read more
“Freedom?” This is week 5 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week we looked at Paul’s determination to do God’s will. This week, we will examine Paul’s surprising response to an unusual request. Message Read (NIV) 15 “After this, we started on our way up to Jerusalem. 16 Some … Read more
“Doing God’s Will” This is week 4 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week, we looked at Paul’s admonition to “guard the gate.” This week we will look at Paul’s determination to do God’s will. Message Read (NIV) On to Jerusalem 21 “After we had torn ourselves away from … Read more
“Gate Keeping” This is week 3 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week, we focused on the story of Paul’s journey to Troas and his stay there. This week we will be looking at Paul’s admonition to “guard the gate.” Message Read (NIV) 22 “And now, compelled by the … Read more
“Spreading the Good News” This is week 2 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Last week, we began the series with Paul’s stay in Ephesus and being ‘run out town’ by the idol makers. Now, we pick up the story of his journey to Troas. Message Read (NIV) 20 “When … Read more
“Time In Ephesus” Acts 19:1-41 and Acts 20:1-3 This is week 1 of the series “Bound and Determined! – Paul’s Farewell Tour” Introduction Paul’s first missionary journey established churches in southeast Asia Minor. In his second, he had intended to build up those churches, but the Holy Spirit led him further afield, across the Aegean Sea into Greece … Read more
4-19-20 “An Unforgettable Walk” This is going to be more like a blog than a sermon. Most of us are familiar with the account in Luke 24 where two of the disciples of Jesus had an encounter with Him on the road to Emmaus soon after His Resurrection. One of the disciple’s names was Cleopas … Read more
1-6-20 Sermon Notes There are no notes for this Sunday’s message because we spent our morning discussing the vision of West Shore Community Church in the coming days and years. Below, you will find a copy of our financial report for 2019 and discussion topics. Total Financial Report- August 11, 2013 – December 31, 2019 … Read more
1-12-20 Sermon Notes “The Fear of the Lord” This week, we begin the first of our ten-week series on Proverbs, “Heavenly Wisdom.” Introduction 1. Our approach to studying the book to the book of Proverbs will be using a topical rather than textual approach and noting recurring themes dispersed throughout the proverbs 2. A good … Read more
1-19-20 Sermon Notes “Wisdom” Proverbs 2:1-7 Last week, we focused on what the fear of the Lord means and how it applies to us. This is week two of our ten-week series on Proverbs, “Heavenly Wisdom” and will concentrate on how to seek God’s wisdom and its benefits. Introduction Life is full of situations where we … Read more
1-26-20 Sermon Notes “The Power of the Tongue” Proverbs Last week, we focused on how to seek God’s wisdom and its benefits. This is week three of our ten-week series on Proverbs, “Heavenly Wisdom” and we will examine the blessings of wisely choosing our words. Introduction The Power of the Tongue A person can speak … Read more
2-2-20 Sermon Notes “Relationships” Proverbs Last week, we examined the blessings of wisely choosing our words This is week four of our series “Heavenly Wisdom” and we will be looking at some verses in Proverbs that deal with relationships. Introduction Relationships with others are often times pretty complicated. Sometimes they seem to ebb and flow … Read more
2-9-20 Sermon Notes “Honesty and Integrity” Proverbs Last week, we examined what Proverbs says about relationships. This is week five of our series “Heavenly Wisdom” and we will be looking at some verses in Proverbs that deal with honesty and integrity. Introduction In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word translated “integrity” means “the condition of … Read more
2-16-20 Sermon Notes “Faith and Trust ” Proverbs Last week, we examined what Proverbs says about honesty and integrity. This is week six of our series “Heavenly Wisdom” and we will be looking at some verses in Proverbs and other places that deal with faith and trust. Introduction What is your definition of faith? And … Read more