West Side Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Pastor Josh tell of Jesus being led out to be crucified and Simon is compelled to carry the cross. It is fitting this way because it is really our cross, not Jesus'.
Pastor Josh takes us to the new testament, teaching us the beginnings of the Christian Church.
Pastor Josh leads us in a study of a difficult subject, that being Christ's humiliation by Roman soldiers.
Pastor Josh reminds us to let go of the things that have happened in the past and to remember what Christ is doing in our lives now. God is not done yet, He is still working.
Pastor Josh reminds us the great importance for God's people to patiently wait for Him.
Pastor Josh outlines the first 3 of 6 (mis)trials Jesus endured before His crucifixion.
Pastor Jason helps us to understand what condemnation is, and what it means for someone to be condemned.
Pastor Jason teaches some essential that all churches should be built upon, so that unity is preserved.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the events surrounding Christ's betrayal and capture.
Pastor Josh reminds us that with all our possessions and knowledge we should still have the wisdom to fear God.
Pastor Josh uses God's Holy Word to teach the great responsibilities that all fathers hold.
Pastor Josh warns us about one of the most prevalent stumbling blocks in our Christian walk.
Pastor Josh reminds us that in our salvation God is also calling us to add to our faith.
Pastor Josh recounts Jacob's wrestling to obtain his blessing, drawing parallels to Christians today.
Pastor Josh draws some fascinating truths from the episode of the fiery serpents that beset the children of Israel.
Pastor Josh describes how Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray and is overwhelmed by the weight of our sin that he has taken upon himself.
On this Mother's Day, Pastor Josh reminds us that we are commanded to honor our mothers, and mothers are commanded to be worthy of that honor.
Pastor Josh brings some great insights and truths out of Christ's statement that He is the vine and His Father is the husbandman.
Pastor Josh reminds us of the great importance the ordinance of the Lord's Supper is to the Baptist believer.
Pastor Josh shares the story of Moses and the burning bushy. His personal encounter with the living God.
Pastor Josh proves through scripture that Jesus reveals He is the Messiah and that Judas knows exactly who he betrayed.
Pastor Josh gives us some great context in Mark's account of the disciples arranging the Passover.
Pastor Jason preaches a fascinating sermon about all of the different people that witnessed Jesus's trial and crucifixion.
Pastor Josh reminds us that if even the great Apostle Peter can backslide, so can we. And as Peter repented and was forgiven, so can we.
Pastor Josh brings several remarkable truths from Jesus' visit to Simon the Leper's house.
Pastor Josh preaches regarding the days after the tribulation and the coming of Christ. We must be ready.
Pastor Josh makes a good argument that the abomination of desolation spoken about by Christ, is fast approaching.
Pastor Josh give us some fascinating historical background on how and why the church baptizes believers.
Pastor Josh preaches a wonderful sermon on the great faith of Daniel, and how we can have it too.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand Christ's prophecy of the start of the Great Tribulation.
Pastor Josh tells us that the way we work and live has a large impact on our lives and how others see us. Reminding us to maintain and keep our testimony.
Pastor Josh helps ut to understand how tithing and giving to the church is an act ot worship.
Pastor Josh preaches that when we don't know what to do about something, we should pray and enquire of God for the answer of what to do and then do what God says.
Pastor Josh preaches a sobering reminder that God will rightly and justly punish all sins, and only by believing on His son, can we escape the wrath to come.
Pastor Josh preaches a wonderful Christmas message, from the perspective of the shepherds.
Pastor Josh speaks of the three wise men following the Star of Bethlehem. Jesus is the Bright and Morning Star.
Pastor Jason reminds us of all the goods things God has done for usand to not forget the The Lord our God when things are going well.
Pastor Josh teaches that heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. Jesus is that treasure.
Pastor Josh continues his study of Mark, this time Christ is the one asking questions to the scribes.
Pastor Josh reminds us that the Lord our God is one Lord and we should love Him with all of our heart and all of our soul.
Pastor Josh deeply mines what it means for us to be saved, sharing remarkable insights of this wondrous work of Christ.
Pastor Josh highlights the tensions between the Christian church and secular government giving us practical advice on how we are to be good Christian citizens.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand Christ's parable of the vineyard with the wicked husbandmen.
Pastor Josh shares some great tools and examples on how we should approach and make decisions.
Pastor Josh shows us how Jesus responded when the chief priests and scribes questioned His authority.
Pastor Josh reminds us to have confidence and faith in God's abilities as he has confidence in His own ability.
Pastor Kosh reminds us to show repentance toward God. Not only when we are saved, but through our lives continually repent our sins.
Pastor Josh reminds us that God always preserves those that serve Him, no matter how small the number. We should all strive to be among His remnant.
Pastor Josh teaches from the Epistle of Jude. We are bound by the absolute truth and absolute God and we must contend for the faith.
Pastor Josh explains how God shows up in history and in our lives. He leaves signs and timestamps of His presence.
Pastor Josh reminds us that God has wonderful plans for His people and it's a terrible sin for us to feel God is mistreating us.
Pastor Jason walks us through the prophecies of Christ's crucifixion and death, giving us some important context into the Lord's Supper.
Pastor Josh explains in the Book of Mark that Jesus arrives in Jerusalem yet He finds no fruit there. The temple is a marketplace and the people cannot find God in God's own house.
Pastor Josh reminds us that someone who believes in Christ, salvation and the grace of God, yet still walks away was never really a Christian at all.
Pastor Josh concludes last Sunday morning's sermon, showing us how Christ preserves us after He saves us.
Pastor Josh reminds us that Christ is the only way. Once saved, there is no turning back. There is nothing to go back to.
Pastor Josh reminds us that it is faith that brings us closer to Jesus and when he calls to us, jump up and run to Him.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the context around James and John's request and Christ's refusal.
Pastor Josh reminds us we need to grow up in our faith so we may understand God's great truths.
Pastor Josh reminds us that Christ should be our greatest treasure. He is more valuable than possession.
Pastor Josh teaches of the warning in Hebrews that we should examine ourselves to be sure that we are true followers of Christ.
Pastor Josh explains the challenges that wealth (or lack of wealth) holds for one that is seeking salvation.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the context of the warning given to all believers in Hebrews 2.
Pastor teaches us that we have been adopted by God. He has done this so that we may be holy and without blame before Him in love.
Pastor Josh reminds us the great importance God places on the mother's role in the church and the home.
Pastor Josh says the Apostle Paul is teaching the Corinthians that the goal of worship is to sing unto God, not to get personal satisfaction.
Pastor Josh continues on the series in the Book of Mark. In this lesson Jesus is admonishing the Disciples for being offended by a man casting out devils in Jesus' name.
Evangelist Wiley Shelby (98 years young!) presents a beautiful and clear call to repentance and salvation.
Pastor Josh brings us some remarkable insights about our God, starting with Nebuchadnezzar's declaration.
Pastor Josh gives Christians some helpful tools on how they should respond when the devil brings the past up.
Pastor Josh shows us how Jesus would often explain His mission to the disciples and they did not understand
Pastor Josh reminds us that God's holiness demands justice for our sin. However His love wants to forgive us. Both are satisfied through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor Josh helps us to see Christ's awesome power as he cast out the demon that his disciples could not.
Evangelist Adam Braden reminds us of the wonderful safety and security that's found in God's Will for his people.
Pastor Josh reminds us, it is by faith alone that we are saved by our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are justified by this faith and have peace with God through Jesus.
Pastor Josh reminds us that all people need Jesus. Satan is forever trying to destroy us because we bear the image of God. Teach your children of God.
Pastor josh shows us how Paul argued against those that tried to add things to the simple gospel.
Pastor Josh continues in the Gospel of According to Mark. Jesus takes Peter, James and John up high on a mountain. While there, Jesus is transfigured before them and the light shines from Him, not around him. Jesus is the light. Jesus is the promised Messiah.
Pastor Josh preaches from Romans 8:1. For those who walk in the Spirit and not the flesh there shall be no condemnation. Keep following Jesus. Let Him do His work in your life.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand not only that Jesus saves us, but how Jesus saves us.
Pastor Josh explains the context and meanings behind this remarkable event in Christ's earthly ministry.
Pastor Josh tells of the Apostle Paul, who in the Book of Romans comes to the realization that he is a wretched man and needs God's forgiveness to be delivered. So do we all for we have all fallen short of the glory of God.
Pastor Josh returns to his lessons in the book of Mark. There are things more important in our lives than our own comfort. We need to deny ourselves and follow Jesus more closely.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand that God's Law alone cannot save or sanctify anyone.
Pastor Josh reminds us that the Lord's Supper is not to be taken lightly. Confess any unrepented sin in your life before taking it. The Lord's Supper is not an option, it is something He has commanded us to do.
Pastor Josh continues his lesson in the Book of Acts that defines what a Christian church should be. Praise God for what God has done.
Pastor Josh teaches through Luke and Philippians that Jesus didn't just begin in Bethlehem, but has always been.
Pastor Jason reminds us how God uses ordinary people to do amazing things through the power of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Jason preaches on the sad accounts of various people leaving Christ after initially following Him.
Pastor Josh continues his lesson from the Book of Acts on what the Christian Church is. it's not us in Christ, it is Christ in us.
Pastor Josh continues his series in the Book of Mark. It is very important for us to understand who Jesus Crist really is and what we think of hium.
Pastor Josh reminds us that Jesus alone saves. There may be different circumstances between us in our experience of being saved, but the end result is the same. We should not judge others experience by our own.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand how small inconveniences can distract you from great truths.
Pastor Josh reminds us that we need to become the Christians that God intends for us to be.
Pastor Josh tells us that a Christian is only a Christian because they believe in Jesus Christ. That we don't belong to a local church, but to the body of Christ.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand why Jesus refused to give any signs to the Pharisees.
Pastor Josh tells of a woman possessed by a spirit of divination which brought her masters much gain. Today the same is still happening with people possessed by sins of the flesh. We can be saved by our Lord Jesus Christ. He is more powerful than any addiction. Jesus is sufficient.
Pastor Josh preaching from the Book of Acts, tells of Peter and shows how he summarizes that we can have remission of sins through Jesus' name and believing in Him.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand how God directs our circumstances and brings us all together.
Pastor Josh explains how the people turned their backs on Jesus, in the Book of Jeremiah. They have forsaken Jesus, the fountain of the living waters. Mankind goes their own way, digging cisterns that hold no water. You must come to Jesus, the source of the living waters.
Pastor Josh reminds us that we should seek Jesus and the Kingdom of God before our own comfort. He teaches from the Book of Mark about Jesus having compassion for the multitudes that have been with Him for three days and not eating.
Pastor Josh, preaching from Isaiah- reminds us that we all are like sheep and we have gone astray. However there is good news- Jesus took upon himself the iniquity of us all. He was brought to the slaughter as a lamb, taking our place. Praise the Lord-
Pastor Josh recounts Jesus healing the deaf and mute man, and how the crowd responded to it.
Pastor Josh preaching from the Book of Mark and Matthew about a woman beseeching the Lord to cast the Devil out of her daughter, but Jesus is abrupt with her. Sometimes Jesus hurts our feelings in order to to bring us to a place of faith. She can't be turned away though and says Oh Lord, help me.
Pastor Josh teaches from Isaiah and the prophecy of the coming of Jesus. He will grow up unnoticed and be rejected and crucified, dying for our sins. We live our lives not knowing that God is doing great works and we don't even see.
Pastor Josh Continues his lesson in the Gospel According to Mark. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands. Do not let yourself find fault for petty things, but rather draw closer to Jesus and his teachings.
Pastor Josh speaks of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus in the Book of Luke 22-3-6. Betrayed for 40 pieces of silver. He had seen all of Jesus' miracles, heard the sermons, yet he did not know Him. We must search ourselves to be sure we know that we know we are saved.
Pastor Josh explains the miracles Christ performed in Gennesaret and proved them by using sources other than scriptures.
Pastor Josh reminds us that God is the Potter and we are the clay. He shapes and forms us. God is good, we can trust Him and lean on Him through all our trials.
Pastor Josh brings some interesting truths from Mark's account of Christ walking on water and calming the storm.
Pastor Josh explains what Jesus being our advocate does for all of us who believe and follow Him.
Pastor Josh speaks about baptism. This is what jesus has told us to do. It is a union between you and Christ. He is in you and you are in Him. We are baptized into one body by one Spirit. We are all in Christ jesus.
Pastor Josh goes to the book of Deuteronomy which tells of how God casts out the tribes of Canaan Land for His chosen people. In this same way He works on us all through our lifetime to sanctify us.
Pastor Josh helps us to gain a greater understanding of the meaning behind the elements of the Passover.
Pastor Josh concludes his sermon on how we must be trust and depend on God when seeking to build our family.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand why Jesus sees us as Sheep in desperate need of a shepherd.
Pastor Josh tells us about how God prepares Abraham to find a bride for his son Isaac. This shows how God is interested in our lives and building our families. God must play the lead role in our love story to be what He wants it to be.
Pastor Josh brings us a Father's Day message on how we can be -and support- a good dad.
Pastor Josh reminds us that the God of today is the same as the God of days gone by. He can do things in our lives if we but thirst for Him and let the Spirit lead us.
Pastor Josh reminds us that while there are many good men that serve the Lord and proclaim the gospel, only God can save your soul.
Evangelist Adam Braden proves the existence of a place called Hell, and presents a clear gospel message on how we can avoid going there.
Pastor Josh asks us to read the Bible over and over to be able to understand the context. Using the story of Abraham and his son Isaac for example, reminding us that God is good and has a plan for us.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the circumstances surrounding John the Baptist's beheading.
Pastor Josh leads us to consider Hagar, the mother of Ishmael and how the Lord blessed and helped her.
Pastor Josh Continues in the Book of Mark and speaks about evangelism. We should strive to share the Gospel and win souls to Jesus. He will help us with this if we ask Him.
Pastor Josh reminds us that God is in charge. Using the example of Abraham and Sarah with the birth of Isaac in their old age. God does this in His own time because He is in charge, He rewards faithfulness and keeps His word.
Pastor Josh shares from the Book of Mark how Jesus sends all twelve disciples out to preach the gospel. We need to evangelize to show others how Jesus has affected our lives.
Pastor Josh relates to us what God is doing in Abraham's life. Showing us how like Abraham, we walk in faith but live in the flesh, but God's grace preserves us.
Pastor Josh helps us to learn from this terrible scene of Lot and his 2 daughters in the mountains of Zoar.
Pastor Josh continues our study of the Book of Mark. He reminds us that Jesus was not welcomed in His hometown of Nazareth. They knew him from growing up there and wondered how he came by such wisdom and power. We are admonished to not do the same as we study the word in church regularly and maybe come to take Him for granted.
Pastor Josh reminds us of how we should behave in Church. That church is where God comes to meet with his people.
Pastor Josh presents clear evidence of Christ's resurrection, and the fact that He is alive today.
Pastor Josh teaches us how Jesus was taken to Calvary and how and why he suffered on the cross for us.
Pastor Josh shares some great truths from the account of Christ resurrecting Jairus' daughter.
Pastor Josh helps us to gain a greater understanding of God's judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the account of Jesus healing the woman by touching his clothes. Also he teaches us to place our trust in the power and wisdom of God. Place your faith in Christ and be saved.
Pastor Josh digs deep into the context of Jesus removing the legion of demons from the Gadarene man.
Pastor Josh teaches powerful lessons using the account of Jesus being awoken by His disciples to calm a storm.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand why God's plan for Abraham's people included circumcision.
Pastor Josh helps us to gain a greater understanding of Christ's parable of the mustard seed.
Pastor Josh uses the relationship of Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham as powerful lessons for us.
Pastor Jasin gives us some good advice on how we can walk in the spirit verses the flesh.
Rev. Wiley Shelby uses the account of the Prophet Jonah to illustrate what can happen when we disobey God.
Pastor Josh concludes his reminder of the huge importance God's Word should be held in our lives.
Pastor Josh reminds us of the great importance God's written word should have to our lives.
On this final sermon of 2023 Pastor Josh reveals to us the greatest commandment, tells us why, and helps us understand how you and I can keep it.
Pastor Josh helps us to remember how quickly life passes. He then gives some good practical ways to live to the fullest.
Pastor Josh teaches us that just like family members resemble each other- so do those that follow Jesus resemble Him.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith.
Pastor Josh tells us how Abraham met and was blessed by Melchizedek, the Priest of the Most High God.
As we enter into the Holiday Season, Pastor Jason teaches us how to find happiness from the book of Romans.
Pastor Josh preaches how the Scribes and Pharisees ignored Christ's answers and continued to question Him.
Pastor Josh shows us how Abraham chose to follow God, as opposed to Lot who left Abraham.
Pastor Josh brings some wonderful context into the account of Christ's call of Matthew.
Pastor Jason poses this question to each of us- -What do you want to be remembered for---
Pastor Josh continues his lesson on how Abraham stumbled- teaching us the consequences Abraham suffered.
Pastor Josh shows us that when God tested Abraham, he stumbled. He gives us some practical ways for us to avoid stumbling.
Pastor Jason helps us to understand the hope to be found in the prophecy of the valley of dry bones.
Pastor Josh shows us how important it was for Jesus -and us- to have frequent private devotion and prayer time.
Pastor Josh continues his study of the beginning, dealing with the first family and first murder.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand Adam and Eve's sins, that caused them to be cast from the garden.
On this Lord's Supper evening, Pastor Josh shows us the beautiful simplicity of this holy ordinance.
Pastor Josh shares the evidence of a historical Adam and the importance of his existence to our faith.
Pastor Josh continues his sermon on understanding the creation account. Giving evidence of what one day actually means.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the creation account and realize it's importance to our beliefs.
Pastor Josh warns us of the dangers of making up, adding, or taking away from the Word of God.
Rev. Wiley Shelby preaches a call to salvation on the backdrop of the parable of the prodigal son.
Assistant Pastor Jason Turner takes us to the book of Ezekiel, drawing a parallel between the state of Israel at that time and the United States today.
Pastor josh helps us to understand the wonderful changes the hope of heaven brings to a believer's live.
On this Mother's Day morning, Pastor Josh takes a Biblical look at the family, particularly the mother's roles.
Pastor Josh uses Christ's example to show the necessity, beauty, and power of forgiveness.
Pastor josh helps us to gain a greater understanding of why we ought to take the Lord's Supper
Pastor Josh uses the account ot Doeg the Edomite to show us the goodness and justice of God.
Pastor Josh holds a lens up to the scriptures and asks us to see if our faith lines up with it.
Pastor Josh gives us an instructive message on how to raise children according to the Bible.
Pastor Josh recounts the scene when Christ resurrected Lazarus, further giving evidence of Christ's power.
Pastor Josh calls for all people to think and use reason while considering their relationship with Christ.
Pastor Josh explores the question that every believer has asked during their lifetime- -Why does bad things happen to good people--
Pastor Josh considers the state of the world today, encouraging us to prepare ourselves for Christ's return.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand this difficult subject, what could make a sin unto death.
Pastor Josh preaches Peter's answer to this question that is constantly asked, even today.
Pastor Josh continues his study of Christ on the cross- focusing on those surrounding the cross.
Pastor Josh finds some insights in the episode of Christ freeing the woman bound in infirmity for 18 years.
Pastor Josh invites us to witness Christ on the cross- pointing out things we should notice.
Pastor Josh reminds us that no matter what we are going through, God is a strong and comforting refuge to us.
Everyone has strength in something, be it good or bad- Pastor Josh teaches us where we should place our efforts and strength.
Pastor Josh describes the restless state of people today and offers rest in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Josh brings fresh insights and practical instruction from the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Pastor Josh asks and answers the question- Why didn't the armies of Israel do anything about Goliath--
Pastor Josh encourages us to pattern our lives after Paul who lived his life for Christ.
Pastor Josh preaches how Moses reacted to God, contrasting how people react to Him today.
Pastor Josh showcases the power of God through the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Josh preaches a power filled sermon on why we, through Christ, can overcome the world.
Pastor Josh challenges us to view the great importance baptism has in the believer's life.
Pastor Josh shares the qualities of the Wise Men from the East that we should seek to emulate.
Pastor Josh searches the scriptures for clues as to what our resurrected bodies will be like.
Pastor Josh preaches the everlasting love God has for His people, and encourages us to love one another.
Pastor Josh preaches the circumstances where one would confess the Jesus Christ is Lord.
Pastor Josh admonishes us to continue to serve Jesus however we can, even as we grow older.
Rev. Wiley Shelby explains what Paul means when he said that we should walk in newness of life.
Rev. Jason poses an interesting question concerning the 15 years the Lord gave Hezekiah at the end of his life.
Pastor Josh brings some powerful insights and life lessons from this, the shortest verse in the Bible.
Pastor Josh recounts the encounter the Apostle Paul had with Felix, the Governor of Judea.
Pastor Josh preaches a powerful Homecoming message- giving us a glimpse of Christ's return.
Pastor Josh brings forth a truth, some practical advice, and a personal challenge from a single verse.
Youth Minister Jason Turner brings a message highlighting several young biblical heroes.
Pastor Josh describes the circumstances when one would be tempted to sin and how we can resist.
Pastor Josh illustrates how hard Jesus worked during His earthly ministry- and how hard He continues to work today.
Pastor Josh continues to further define when someone is of God versus someone of the world.
Pastor Josh uses this little known biblical event to teach us how to change your life for the better.
Pastor Josh makes a clear distinction between those that hear the spirits of the world and those that hear the Spirit of God.
Pastor Josh recounts the four witnesses Christ speaks of- proving Christ is who He says He is.
Pastor Josh teaches us how to differentiate between the Holy Spirit and all the other deceiving spirits.
Pastor Josh teaches us how to make it right with those we have wronged, as Jacob did with Esau.
Is it ever appropriate for a Christian to disobey a local law or ordinance- Pastor Josh shares the conditions where such disobedience would be very appropriate.
Pastor Josh cautions us that we can harm others thinking we are serving God, but be outside of His will.
Pastor Josh shines a spotlight on how the entertainment industry has led to the decline of the churches in America.
Pastor Josh draws a clear distinction between the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the gospel of the LGBTQ- groups.
Pastor Josh helps us to understand the greatest expression of love that has ever happened.
Pastor Josh reminds us of the importance of how we conduct ourselves in God's presence.
Pastor Josh warns us how a Christian's sin can separate them important spiritual foundations.
Pastor Josh brings some context to this psalm, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of David's prayer.
Is there a sin unto death- Pastor Josh clearly answers this question with several New Testament examples.