Westside College Sermons: Recent Episodes
Braden Hilton
College Ministry of Westside Baptist Church in Murray, KY. The Gathering College Worship Service Wednesday @ 8
As we conclude the Joseph narrative, I want us to see the why behind Joseph's life: Why has God allowed this to happen, and why has God placed Joseph in a position of influence within Egypt? And to close, I want us to see what God wants to do with us.
As we see Joseph brought before the Pharaoh and finally removed from the pit, we see the purpose of the pit all along. We see the qualities of the one whom God uses. Genesis 41.
As we read about a season of God’s apparent distance and desertion in Joseph's life, we see that God is still at work, showing us that he is always bringing about the spiritual formation of his people. Genesis 40
As we continue looking at the life of Joseph, we see that the Lord was with him, yet his life remained tumultuous. And we see that in all of this, as Joseph stays obedient to the Lord, he enters into blessing, as well as opposition. Genesis 39
As we step into a story where everything seems to go wrong for Joseph, we will see how God continues to work in spite of sin and circumstance, and how he ultimately provides a way to save us from our greatest issue. Genesis 37.
We wrap up our series "Good Question" with one that has the most lasting ramifications. Join us as we see the truth about our reality, God's judgment, heaven and hell, and how love can play a part in all of it.
As we address 3 common misconceptions that we see in regards to science and faith, our hope is for us to see that science doesn’t have to drive us away from Jesus; rather, it can bring us to him.
Pain and suffering are a part of this world, but does that mean that God isn’t good, or that God isn’t strong enough to change it? Join us as we look at John 11 to see how
What does God's word say regarding homosexuality? Why does the church take the stance it does? And how should believers respond to the truth regarding this topic?
Bible’s teachings on sex is intentional and is designed to most fulfill us, while our culture’s view is something very different and ultimately leads us to brokenness.
1 Corinthians 6:9-20
What we believe about the Bible is paramount to how we live the Christian life. So lets answer the question can we trust the word of God? 2 Timothy 2:16-17.
Guest Speaker, Jonathan Howard, explains what our role is in the church from Acts 6:1-15.
The world is against the claim that there is one true religion. However, God's word shows us that we can argue for exclusivity in regards to truth. And that the Christian faith is the source of truth.
Oftentimes we look at the season of Christmas with nostalgia, warm feelings, and even remark on the details of the Christmas story and how Jesus came and the situation surrounding it. But often in the Christmas season, we neglect or overlook the why Jesus came. How does his incarnation affect us? 1 John 1:1-4
As we wrap up our sermon series, I want to walk through Paul’s conclusion to his letter and show us 3 things that we commit to, to live a gospel centered life. Galatians 6:6-18
Tonight, as we walk through this passage, we see the type of friends believers shouldn’t be, what types of friends they should be, and ultimately how believers truly love their friends. Galatians 5:26-6:5
So often in our walk with Christ we can fall into the trap of fighting temptation on our own power. Paul pulls back the curtain on the heart of a believer and ultimately shows us that the only way we can walk by the Spirit is through helplessly relying on the Spirit. Hear from one of our residents, Noah Gray, as he preaches through Galatians 5:16-25
Join us as we look at the freedom that the gospel brings. And what that freedom manifests, grows, and becomes in the life of a believer. Galatians 5:1-15.
Paul uses an Old Testament illustration to show us the miraculous, restoring power of our Lord. And how, no matter the situation or bondage you find yourself in, Jesus can bring joy to the desolate. Galatians 4:21-31.
Idolatry is at the core of every sin. And naturally we run to them. In this passage I want to show us how idols are formed in our lives, but more importantly how we can tear them down. Galatians 4:8-20.
As we look at the beauty of divine adoption, I want us to see what it means for us to be sons of God, but also how we ought to live in the midst of that sonship. Galatians 3:26-4:7
The law has a specific purpose and place in the midst of the gospel and for the life of a believer. Join us as we look at what it doesn’t do, but also what it does. Why is the law a blessing to us before coming to know the Lord and after. Galatians 3:15-26.
Join us as we look at how Paul shows the Galatians the foolishness of moving past the gospel. Showing them that it is not only the thing that saves them, but sustains them. Galatians 3:1-14
Paul knows that the truth of the gospel is at stake. Join us tonight as we will look at two things that the gospel confronts, things that oppose the truth of how we can find freedom in Christ. And also, we will see what the gospel promotes and what it demands of our lives. Galatians 2:1-21
As we look at Paul’s own account of how God moved in his life, we will see the power of change that the gospel can have in a person’s life. How we can know the gospel is true and how that truth radically changes those who have faith in it. Galatians 1:10-24
As we walk through the introduction to the letter of Galatians we see Paul introduce why he is writing this letter, and show us why the gospel of Christ is our means of freedom. Galatians 1:1-10
As we wrap up the Jacob narrative we see him fulfilling the vow he makes to the Lord in Genesis 28. Look with us to his example of how to live fully devoted to God. Genesis 35:1-15.
As we look at an account where grace pours from the page, and we see reconciliation come. My hope for us to see that our greatest need, like Jacob, is to be reconciled. Genesis 33.
As we come to a pivotal point in Jacob’s life we see all the events that led up his confrontation that he has with God. Join us as we examine the setting and see things that brought about lasting changed. Genesis 32.
The Lord calls Jacob back to the land of promise. Join us as we walk through and see how the Lord leads his people into his will. Genesis 31.
Paul opens his letter to speak to the truth of the good news of the gospel of Jesus, how it impacts our lives and how we need to stand firm in the truth of the gospel. Do you know what makes the gospel good news? Do you trust the gospel to lead you in your life?
Galatians 1:1-10
As Jacob comes into the land of Haran the Lord begins to provide for him the means of the blessing. Also in the land, Jacob, the deceiver, is now being the one deceived. As we walk through this passage we will observe how the Lord provides Jacob, as well as using the acts of others to discipline him and reveal the sin he is still clinging to. Genesis 29:1-35
We continue on in our series through the life of Jacob with Jacob running for his life. God comes to Jacob in the midst of this trial affirms the blessing given to him. Join us as we look at this encounter and the lessons that we can learn from it. Genesis 28:10-22.
Jacob's pursuit of blessing drives him to deceive Isaac in order to obtain it. Join us as we look about the aspects of the blessing and the struggle that comes with pursuing it. Genesis 27
We are beginning a series over the life of Jacob. The situations surrounding Jacob's birth and the selling of the birthright give us a glimpse into the struggles he will face in his life. Genesis 25:19-34
Our God is a sending God. Jonathan Howard, pastor and planter of Bridge City Church in Cincinnati, OH, joins us to show us the need and privilege of going for the sake of the gospel. Acts 8:26-40.
Join us as we continue with our mini-series Life on Mission. Tonight we will look at the charge Paul gives to see how we can live missionally by examining his perspective, position, and proclamation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2.
The Apostle Paul radically devoted his life to the mission of Christ. Join us tonight as we examine the motivation of Paul and how we too can live radically this semester, our college career, and all of our lives for the mission of the gospel. 2 Corinthians 5:11-15.
We often look over the extraordinary situations that surround the birth of Jesus. Tonight as we tune our hearts for the Christmas season, join us as we look intently at the factors surrounding, the birth of Christ and the events that follow that shows us the glory of our Lord. Luke 2:1-21
As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount we see the need to respond to his words. Join us as we breakdown differences that we see within this text. Matthew 7:24-29.
As Jesus begins the conclusion of his sermon he challenges his listeners to evaluate their standing before him Matthew 7:13-23
As Jesus closes the body of the Sermon on the Mount he challenges his followers with four principles for wise living. Join us as we walk through Matthew 7:1-12.
In the second half of Matthew 6 Jesus now turns his attention to the believer's life in the public world, with questions of possessions, money, food, drink and clothing. As we walk through this text we are going to ask ourselves the questions Jesus challenges his people with to see what side of the fence we are sitting on. Matthew 6:19-34
Jesus shows his followers how they should pray and how their prayer should look. Join us as we walk through the roadmap Jesus gives us for a model prayer. Matthew 6:7-15.
How can we live our lives for an audience of one? How can we give for his glory? How can we pray to commune with one? How can we fast to depend on one? Join us as we look into Matthew 6:1-6;16-18.
As we finish up the six antitheses we see Jesus raising the bar on how his disciples should love the world and their enemies. Join us as we see to define the radical love Jesus commands that we live in. Matthew 5:38-48.
As we continue on through the six antithesis we see Jesus calling his disciples to live radically committed lives in regards to divorce and oaths. Jesus again raises the standard for his disciples. Join us as we look to see how this applies to us as college students.
We are continuing on in our series Kingdom Living as we look at the beginning of the six antitheses. Jesus calls his disciples to live radically pure lives by guarding against anger and fleeing from lust. Join us as we see what Jesus prescribes to be able to live set apart. Matthew 5:21-30.
Do believers in Christ still need the Old Testament? Has Christ done away with the old law? How should a disciple of Christ see the Word of God? Join us as we continue on in our series "Kingdom Living" through the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:17-20
Join us as we walk through the second half of the beatitudes and see the way a kingdom citizen ought to live amongst the world. Matthew 5:7-12.
What should be the defining attributes of followers of Jesus? How should a citizen of the kingdom of heaven live? Join us as we kick off our fall sermon series "Kingdom Living" through the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:1-6
The Lord will see to the Lamb. Join us as we finish our series in the life of Abraham by looking at the most known narrative of this patriarch's account. Genesis 22
The son of promise finally arrives! Join us as we look at the wonderful aspects of the encounter between God and Sarah as he affirms the promise of a son. Genesis 18 & 21.
The story of Hagar and Ishmael can leave us scratching our heads. Join us as we look in depth at the characters involved in this account and see what they teach us about the Lord and how to follow him. Genesis 16 & 21
Doubt is an aspect of our faith that we all will inevitably deal with. Join us as we look into a conversation between God and Abram and see the realities of doubt and how God addresses it. Genesis 15
As conflict begins to arise in the land of promise, we see an unwavering trust in the Lord from Abram. Join us as we walk through chapters 13-14 of Genesis, make observations of the text, and apply it practically to our lives.
After we introduced to an incredible man of faith we see an immediate blunder in Abram's faithfulness. Join us as we unpack this narrative and try and understand the truths that it is trying to teach us. Genesis 12:10-13:4
We pick up in Genesis with mankind spiraling towards wickedness and hope diminishing. However, God intervenes and calls Abram to radically trust in Him. Join us as we kick off a new series through the life of Abraham. Genesis 11:27-12:9
Ungodliness is the sin that leads to all other sin in our life. Join us as we seek to gauge how ungodly we are and ask how we can defeat this sin and all others in our lives.
Anger is a sin that will always breed more sin. How do we as college students struggle with anger? How can we defeat the anger that often puts chains on us? Ephesians 4:24=32.
Our culture says one things about sex while God's word says another. How can we know what is true? How can we break free from the sexual sin that enslaves the college campus? 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
Our natural disposition is to be unthankful. Unthankfulness will always lead to pride. And pride will always lead to our ruin. Join us as we discuss how we can identify these sins in our lives and defeat them through the power of the Spirit. Deuteronomy 8.
Anxiety plagues our generation and runs rampant on the college campus. Because it has such a widespread effect, can it really be defeated? Join us as we look into God's word to see how we can break the chains that anxiety has on us. Matthew 6:25-34
If we want to defeat the sin that so easily ensnares us we have to know how we can fight against it. Join us as we kick off our new sermon series No Longer Slaves by studying Romans 6.
If the word gospel literally means "good news" then what is that good news? Is there bad news? Join us as we walk through Ephesians 2:1-10 and seek to understand the gospel of Christ.
As Peter wraps up his first letter he gives intentional charges to his readers. Things that they must actively do and focus on to remain faithful to the Lord and his mission. Join us as we finish up our series "Exiles". 1 Peter 5:5-11
What should the believer's life look like? And what is the truth that defines that lifestyle? Join us as we examine 1 Peter 4:1-11 to understand the truth that should define our lives.
Peter reminds his struggling audience with reminding them of the suffering Christ has endured on their behalf and how they can be comforted by his work, and current authority. 1 Peter 3:18-22
Can good can come from persecution and opposition? How are we uniquely able to proclaim Christ in the midst of these hard times? Join us as we continue on in the letter of 1 Peter.
What does it mean to be a servant of God? What does true submission look like? Who is our example when it comes to these disciplines? Join us as we continue in our series through the letter of 1 Peter. 1 Peter 2:13-3:7
What does it mean to die to sin? How can we live for Christ? Join us as we look at a pivotal passage in the letter of 1 Peter.
We often struggle in life when we forget who we are in Christ. Peter intentionally reminds his readers of the "spiritual house" they are being built into through Christ. Join us as we look at what creates in us as believers and the implications that those things have on our lives. 1 Peter 2:4-10
How can we have a longing for the word of God? Why is this necessary for the believer? Join us as we continue in our "Exiles" sermon series in 1 Peter.
If you are a child of God, how should you live? Why ought we live this way? Join us as we continue on in 1 Peter in our "Exiles" sermon series. 1 Peter 1:13-21
How can we have hope in the midst of trials and temptations? How should a born-again believer in Jesus Christ view his or her salvation? Join us as we finish up the introduction to 1 Peter. 1 Peter 1:3-12
We are kicking off our sermon series in 1 Peter! Join us as we seek to understand the label that Peter gives to the group of believers he is writing to and how we as college students live with that identity. 1 Peter 1:1-2
The commission of Christ is usually understood, but we often struggle with the execution. Join us as we look at Matthew 10 to see Jesus's words to the disciples before he sends them out.
Cain's devotion to the Lord can be described as one word: apathetic. How does this text warn us to guard ourselves against the same fate? Join us as we finish our "In the Garden" series.
After the fall of man, the Lord was quick to respond. Join us as we look at the end of Genesis 3 to see The Lord's questions, judgment, provision, and future hope. Genesis 3:8-24
The Serpent tempts the woman with the allure of sin. Join us as we look at his method, attack, and success and see what this means for us. Genesis 3:1-7
Why is extra detail given about the creation of man? What does it reveal to us about his role and expectations? What truth does it show us about ours? Genesis 2:4-25
What does the creation account show us about God? What does it reveal about his character? Why did God originally share this account with the Israelites? Join us as we start a new sermon series in the book of Genesis.
Join us as we look to the parable of the prodigal son. We'll examine how the love of the father shown to both of his sons reveals to us the truth about the love of God. Luke 15:11-32
We often ask this question, but we are looking for the wrong answer. What is the will of God for you? Join us as we seek to answer this question.
Is it rational to believe in God and be in line with science? Does the Big Bang theory and evolution disprove the need for a creator or point to one? Join us as we discuss life's origins, the universe, and the truths they expose.
Is the idea of having a "soul-mate" a biblical concept? What is the problem with thinking this is true? What is the truth concerning this topic?
Join us as we kick off a new sermon series where we will examine common misconceptions about God or the Christian faith. We start by looking at the truth of what God says about judging others. Matthew 7:1-5
What do you want this year to be defined by? How can we make an impact for the name of Christ? Join us as we kick off our Spring Semester and discuss how we can have an outward-focused faith.
The last exhortation in John's first letter seems out of place. Why does John remind his readers to guard themselves against idols? What is idolatry? How do we guard ourselves against them? 1 John 5:21
Why is John writing this letter? What does he want his readers to know? Join us as we begin the conclusion to the letter of 1st John.
Has God given us ample evidence to believe what He tell's us about Jesus? If He has, how must we resond? 1 John 5:6-12
Is there a way we can know if we have been born again? If so, how can we? Join us as we look at 1 John 5:1-5 for the answers God's word gives us.
What is the origin of love? What is the best example we have of love shown? What is love's purpose? Join us as we answer these questions from 1 John 4:7-21.
Join us as we seek to understand the love that John pushes believers to display in 1 John 3 and how we are to show it.
When Christ appears will we be found in confidence or shrink from Him in shame? Join us as John shows us what the keys are to being found confident when Jesus returns. John 2:28-3:10
We must recognize that we are in a time where many are against Christ and we must be able to identify and guard ourselves against those who are anti-Christ. 1 John 2:18-27
John reminds his readers of who they are in Christ and how that enables them to not love the things of the world. Join us as we study 1 John 2:12-27.
Are you in Christ? Are you living the way that Jesus did? Join us as we seek to test ourselves with the qualifications John shares for the believer in Christ.
John poignantly shares the nature and character of God. Join us as we discuss what that means, and how we must respond. 1 John 1:5-2:2
Kicking off our fall sermon series in the Epistles of John. John starts his first letter by sharing the truth about who Jesus is. Join us as we seek to answer the question as to why that matters for us. 1 John 1:1-4