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Join Pastor Stuart in the seventh lesson in our series about Joy. In this sermon, we look again to the Old Testament to be reminded that  . . . "Celebration is God’s Idea" The feasts of the Old Testament show us that God wants his people to celebrate. We celebrate what God has done, is doing, and will do for us. Jesus is the heart of our celebrations. Therefore, we can be intentional to celebrate the goodness of God in Christ often. So, let’s celebrate all we have in Jesus. In concert with this sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Nathan in the sixth lesson in our series about Joy. In this sermon, we find ourselves in Psalm 119:1-16 to hear about  . . . "Pleasant Precepts" There is great joy in truth. So, let’s delight in the truth that our Savior revealed to us. In concert with this sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart in the next lesson in our series about Joy. In this sermon, we turn to Nehemiah 8:1-12 to learn about  . . . "The Happiness of Holiness" Holiness and happiness harmonize. One reason we doubt this truth is that we misunderstand holiness. Another reason we doubt the connection between holiness and happiness is that we misunderstand joy. The good news we can celebrate is that our holiness and our happiness connect in Jesus. Therefore, we can ask the Holy Spirit to make the connection between holiness and happiness more vividly real in your life. So, let’s celebrate with holy happiness the gift we have in Jesus. In concert with this sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://ww

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue learning what the Scriptures show us about Joy. In this sermon, we turn to Psalm 98 to find our delight in the LORD and all that He has done as we embrace the  . . . "The Joy of Worship" There is a substantial connection between worship and joy. This makes sense because worship gets us “outside ourselves.” Part of the joy of worship is rejoicing in what God has given us in Christ. Therefore, we ought to enjoy God as frequently as we can. So, let’s find great joy in worshiping our great God. In concert with the start of this sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue learning what the Scriptures show us about Joy. In this third installment, we look to the prophet Zephaniah 3:14-17 to remember God's delight in His People and . . . "The Joy of Being Enjoyed" As believers in Christ, we can have great joy because God rejoices over us! This truth is in stark contrast to the way we are often tempted to think about God. God’s joy over us is displayed in his extravagant love for us in Christ. Therefore, we can "marinate" often in the joyful love of God for you in Christ. So, let’s dare to believe and celebrate that in Christ God rejoices over us. In concert with the start of this sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.wes

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue our journey exploring what Scripture teaches us about Joy. This week, we examine God's Word in Galatians 5:13-26 as we learn about the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit and see that . . . "Joy is Relational" Joy is fundamentally relational. Selfishness and self-centeredness are in opposition to joy. God’s design is that joy is to be experienced and shared with others. Jesus frees us to experience and share joy with others.  Therefore, relying on the Spirit, we can seek opportunities to experience and share joy with others. So, for God’s glory and our good, let’s share the joy God has given us with one another. In concert with the start of this new sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more abo

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series Joy. We begin our journey examining several passages from the book of Ecclesiastes (2:24-26; 3:12-13; 5:18-20) as we learn that . . . "Joy is a Gift from God" God is the wellspring of every experience of joy we have. The greatest and most lasting joy is the fruit of the Spirit coming from our relationship with God through Christ. Therefore, we can pray for joy. So, let’s believe that as we ask our heavenly Father for the good gift of joy, he will give generously. In concert with the start of this new sermon series on Joy, please consider taking some time to listen to the sermon Pastor Stuart preached earlier this year at our April 10th 2022 worship service. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbRzS-XpRQ&t=1733s Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6mns6/Sermon_Apr_10_2022bewkr.mp3 You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Nathan as he offers the church encouragement from 1 John 4:8 about the truth of . . . "Our God" You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart for the final lesson our series Life Together. This week, we turn to Hebrews 10:19-25 to hear one final mark of the Church living life together . . . "Encourage Ministry Involvement" Christ-followers are to encourage one another to be involved in ministry. Ministry is basically any good work we do in the name of Jesus that demonstrates love. Rather than being passive observers, we are called to engage in and stir up others to good works of love. We’re enabled to do these good works of love because of what Christ has done for us. Therefore, we can look for ways to encourage other Christ-followers to grow in love and good works. So, let’s flourish in stirring up one another to goodness and love. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart for the fourth lesson our series Life Together. This week, we look to the letter of James 5:13-18 to hear that another distinctive mark of the Church living life together is that we . . . "Focus on Prayer" Christ-followers are called to pray for one another. Our prayers for one another are not limited to one area. God gives us powerful encouragement to pray. Our greatest encouragement to pray is found in Christ. Therefore, we can pray specifically for specific people.. So, by the power of the Spirit and in the name of Jesus, let’s abound in praying for each other. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart for the third lesson our series Life Together. This week, we turn to 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 to see that another distinctive mark of the Church living life together is that we . . . "Invest in Each Other" Christ-followers are called to invest in one another. As a covenant community, we don’t simply share information with one another; we share ourselves. The investment we make in others is an expression of love. Investing in others reflects the loving investment Christ has made in us. Therefore, we can intentionally invest in a few folks for Christ’s glory and their good. So, let’s invest well in others knowing the return on those investments is priceless. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our new series Life Together. In our second lesson, we look to Colossians 3:16 to see that one distinctive mark of the Church living life together is that we . . . "Learn Together" Christ-followers are called to learn together. We not only learn from pastors and teachers; we are to learn from one another. As the word of Christ dwells richly in us, we are able to teach and admonish one another wisely. Therefore, we ought to lean into learning the ways of Christ in community. So, let’s mature together in Christ as we learn with and from each other. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series Life Together. In our first lesson, we turn to Romans 12:4-5 to be reminded that we are . . . "Called to Community" Christ-followers are called to community. We belong to Christ and to one another. We need one another. Our witness to the world is best seen through community. Therefore, we ought to actively engage in the community of the church by practicing LIFE: Learn together, Invest in one another Focus on prayer Encourage each other to ministry involvement So, because of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit, let’s commit to active engagement in the covenant community of the church. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart as we turn to Isaiah 52:7-10 to hear . . . "The Need for Beautiful Feet" The church needs people with beautiful feet . . . that is, people who proclaim the good news of Jesus to others. At the heart of this good news is the reign of Jesus as Lord. The Lord who died and rose from the dead is abundantly able to bring salvation to all who call on him. A significant part of the mission of the church is to make sure people hear this good news. Therefore, we ought to be a part of the mission to spread the good news of Jesus. So, let’s do our part to bring the good news of Jesus to the world around us. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart in our final lesson on The Truth About Truth. This week, we turn to the Apostle John's First Letter 1:5-10 for an exhortation reminding us that . . . "Truth is to be Practiced" The truth about truth is this: Truth is to be practiced. Three significant ways for us to practice the truth: We embrace our identity as those created to reflect God’s goodness and to have fellowship with him. We are quick to confess how we fall short. We cling to Jesus as our only hope and submit to him as Lord. Therefore, we ought to practice the truth. So, by the power of the Spirit and in the name of Jesus, let’s continue to grow in practicing the truth. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart in our seventh lesson about The Truth About Truth. This week, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:11-19 to see that . . . "Truth is to be Handled with Care" The truth about truth is this: Truth should be handled with care. This is true about all truth, but it is especially true when we are handling the truth of Scripture. We need to handle the Scriptures carefully because it is too easy to twist them to say what we want them to say. If we fail to see how the Scriptures point us to Jesus, we have failed to understand them correctly. Therefore, we ought to endeavor to know and understand God’s truth. Ruminate on Scripture, especially on how it leads to Jesus! Ask questions in community. Pray. Trust those who teach faithfully, but verify what they say. So, Let’s make every effort to handle God’s truth with the care it deserves. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Nathan for our sixth lesson about The Truth About Truth. For this lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to John 17:13-19 to be learn that . . . "Truth Can Sanctify Us" For those who are in Christ, we know that the Truth will sanctify us. Therefore, we can continually embrace God’s Truth. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Nathan for our fifth lesson about The Truth About Truth. This week, we turn to the Gospel According to John 16:12-15 to be encouraged that . . . "The Spirit Leads Us in Truth" You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.

Join Pastor Stuart in our fourth lesson about The Truth About Truth. This week, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Romans 1:18-32 to be reminded that . . . "Sinners Suppress Truth" The truth about truth is this: Sinners Suppress Truth Sinners tend to deny God and his truth while making something other than God central to life. This suppression of truth leads to all kinds of deviations from what is truly good. Christians are not immune to the truth suppressing effects of sin. All of this emphasizes our great need for Jesus. Therefore, we ought to AFFIRM the Truth. Admit how you personally suppress God’s truth. Face the truth of your need for Jesus. Find truth in Christ. Internalize the truth of Scripture. Rely on the Spirit to guide you in truth. Meet regularly with other truth pursuers. So, in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit, let’s grow in affirming the truth of God in our lives.  You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us o

Join Pastor Stuart in our third lesson as we consider The Truth About Truth. We continue this week in Isaiah 65:13-17 and Hebrews 6:17-18 to be reminded of the foundation principle that . . . "All Truth Is God’s Truth" The truth about truth is this: All Truth Is God’s Truth. This is because God is the God of truth. Whatever God reveals to us through the Scriptures or the created order in general is always true. This means we can trust God in all that says . . . even the extraordinarily staggering and mind-boggling promises in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we can believe the truth as God has revealed it. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter.