http://www.whillschurch.org Western Hills Baptist Church Podcasts en Western Hills Baptist Church Podcasts Western Hills Baptist Church no Western Hills Baptist Church Psmart@whillschurch.org ℗ & © 2008 Western Hills Baptist Church 720 I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. I Corinthians 15:3-4 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/it-has-to-be-true http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070819.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:15:31 CDT The 15'ers truth,resurrection 32:22 Don't Forget.... http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/dont-forget http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070805a.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:01:50 CDT Don't Forget.... memories,forgetting 16:18 Law - A set of rules to follow – I you follow them perfectly then you are righteous. Grace – While you can’t perfect the law Jesus will fulfill the law and then extend that perfection to us as a gift, even though we don't deserve it. http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/matthew-15-10-20 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070729.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:53:56 CDT The 15'ers law,grace,15 29:33 Why is there an elephant in the living room? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/elephant-in-the-living-room http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070722.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:43:40 CDT The 15'ers hypocracy,elephant,living_room,denial 34:50 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-story-of-the-shoe-shine-boy http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070715.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:15:07 CDT 34:22 Mission Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” ...I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings…. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/mission http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070708.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:10:18 CDT Mission Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” ...I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good ... serving,service,mission 33:18 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-first-commandment http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070701.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:03:47 CDT 35:26 What Does It look Like? The Church - Us And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 ● The church in the New Testament is described as a irresistible, prevailing presence of Christ distributed in and through His followers. Missvipose >Vision >Purpose >Mission Vision A clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be. Visioneering http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/vision-2007-part-3 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070624.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:45:40 CDT Vision 2007 vision,reaching,connecting,growing,serving,worshiping 34:40 What do You See? ● Close your eyes: OK picture your favorite place on the planet. Where are you going this summer? So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 ● Look beyond the physical to the spiritual, beyond the present to the future, beyond the visible to the invisible, we must look past the temporary – what is perishing to the forever http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/vision2007-part-2 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070617.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:17:19 CDT Vision 2007 vision,reaching,connecting,growing,serving,worshiping 28:58 What do You See? So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 What Does It look Like? And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Missvipose >Vision >Purpose >Mission Vision & Purpose Vision Translate in Purpose – Pursuing purpose is what brings the vision to reality. Reaching: Extending ourselves and the Good News of Jesus Christ to spiritually uninvolved people. Mt. 28:19-20, Luke 19:10, 2 Cor. 5;20, 1 Cor. 9:19-22, 1 Cor. 10:33 Connecting: Sharing in authentic friendships and fellowship in small groups. Eph.2:19, Pro. 27:17, Acts 2:26, Gal 6:2, Eccl. 4:10 Growing: Experiencing spiritual transformation into Christ likeness Rom. 12:2, Eph. 4:23,24, 2 Peter 3:18, Eph 4;15,16, Col. 1:10 Serving: Meeting the needs of others. Col.4:5-6, Mt 22:39, Mt. 20:26-28, Gal 5:13 Worship: The practical expression of displacing oureslves and acknowledging God at the center of it all. Mt. 22:37, Mt. 4:10, John 4:23,24, http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/vision-2007-part-1 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070610.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:00:34 CDT Vision 2007 vision,connecting,growing,serving,mission,worship 40:53 1. It is Human Nature to Consider Self First 2. People are of Little Use without Change 3. True Greatness is Marked by Humility http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/gateway-to-greatness http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070603.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:40:34 CDT 1. It is Human Nature to Consider Self First 2. People are of Little Use without Change 3. True Greatness is Marked by Humility human_nature,first_place,changing 31:03 First Principle: Acceptance Paves The Way For influence. Second Principle: Competence Paves The Way For Influence. Third Principle: Authenticity Paves The Way For Influence. http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/what-jesus-said-about-influencing-people http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070527.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 17:25:05 CDT Brad Brisco First Principle: Acceptance Paves The Way For influence. Second Principle: Competence Paves The Way For Influence. Third Principle: Authenticity Paves The Way For Influence. salt_and_light 28:59 The Power of Connection “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Mt. 18:20 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-power-of-connection http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070513.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 18:13:28 CDT Living On A PRAYER connection,prayer 24:19 I will climb my watchtower and wait to see what the Lord will tell me to say and what answer He will give to my complaint. The Lord gave me this answer: ‘Write down clearly on tablets what I reveal to you, so that it can be read at a glance. Habakkuk 2:1-2 (TEV) http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/how-to-receive-gods-guidance http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070429.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:02:53 CDT Living On A PRAYER guidance,prayer 31:25 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/why-worry-you-can-pray http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070422.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:09:52 CDT Living On A PRAYER worry,prayer 33:33 1. Start with WORSHIP 2. Move to COFESSION 3. Claim God’s PROMISES 4. Boldly ask for SUCCESS http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/dont-just-do-something http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070415.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:28:11 CDT Living On A PRAYER prayer,nehemiah 42:18 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory,the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/lifes-choice http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070408.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:06:17 CDT So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory,the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die ... choice,life 28:55 WHY GOD ALLOWED MY PAIN 1. He's Given Me A Freewill 2. To Get My Attention 3. To Teach Me To Depend On Him 4. To Give Me A Ministry To Others http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/recycling-my-pain http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070401.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:52:53 CDT the Road to a Fresh Start attention,pain 33:30 What can cause a relapse to our old habits? How do we prevent relapses in our lives? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/maintaining-momentum http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070325.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:53:21 CDT the Road to a Fresh Start relapse 54:05 In the scriptures, energy is translated into boldness....Boldness is necessary for the Christian. What has to happen to us, to be bold persons? Why is boldness necessary? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/essence-of-energy http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070318.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:32:56 CDT Phil Smart In the scriptures, energy is translated into boldness....Boldness is necessary for the Christian. What has to happen to us, to be bold persons? Why is boldness necessary? boldness,energy,phil_smart 23:07 Evaluate all my relationships. OFFER FORGIVENESS to those who've hurt me and MAKE AMENDS for harm I've done to others except when to do so would harm them or others. http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/repairing-relationships http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070311.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:58:29 CDT the Road to a Fresh Start 32:06 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/making-changes http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070304.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:18:28 CST the Road to a Fresh Start 37:57 It has to do with ● cleaning up the past, ● letting go of guilt, ● gaining a clear conscience http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/coming-clean http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070225.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:54:10 CST the Road to a Fresh Start 41:30 God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. Matthew 5:5 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/letting-it-go http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070218.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:34:43 CST the Road to a Fresh Start 31:07 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-road-to-a-fresh-start http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20070204.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:27:17 CST the Road to a Fresh Start 37:13 Why doesn't anybody have any time today? Where did all the time go? Peter Kreeft If our condition were truly happy we should not need to divert ourselves from thinking about it. (165b) – Pascal The point is simple: we never want to divert ourselves from happiness, only from unhappiness. If life felt like a holiday, we would not want a holiday from it. – Kreeft http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/considering-whats-important http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20061210.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:21:09 CST Skipping Christmas 31:40 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/cutting-through-the-chaos http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20061203.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:06:40 CST Skipping Christmas 27:29 Evil’s Methodology Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-effects-of-evil-part-2 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060930.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 23:16:25 CST Evil 29:05 What does contentment mean? To limit oneself in requirements, desires or actions. “Contentment is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/being-content http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060924.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:45:35 CST Evil contentment 36:57 Whenever we place a higher priority on solving our problems than on pursuing God, we are immoral. -- Larry Crabb http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-effects-of-evil http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060917.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:16:30 CST Evil 30:28 Investigating the rise and fall of Satan http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-face-of-evil http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060910.mp3 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 18:31:25 CDT Evil 35:23 Why Does Evil Exist? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/origin-of-evil http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060903.mp3 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:22:47 CDT Evil 34:02 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Psalm 139:14a http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/wonderfully-made http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060827.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:29:47 CDT Messages 34:02 ...for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/life-stages-of-the-christ-follower http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060820.mp3 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:26:17 CDT Messages 38:32 Rediscovering Church, Part 5 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/rediscovering-church-part-5 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060806.mp3 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 23:42:44 CDT Rediscovering Church 38:35 Rediscovering Church, Part 4 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/rediscovering-church-part-4 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060730.mp3 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:49:14 CDT Rediscovering Church 34:17 Rediscovering Church, Part 3 CONSUMING PURPOSE “Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ.” http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/rediscovering-church-part-3 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060723.mp3 Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:47:37 CDT Rediscovering Church 31:02 CONSUMING PURPOSE "Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ. "We are Christ's ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to you. We urge you, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, "Be reconciled to God!" 2 Corinthians 5:20 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/rediscovering-church-part-2 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060716.mp3 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:52:55 CDT Rediscovering Church 35:49 CONSUMING PURPOSE; "Engaging spiritually uninvolved people to join us in the life changing journey of knowing and following Christ." http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/rediscovering-church-part-1 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060709.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 13:23:59 CDT Rediscovering Church 40:40 Was There A Mrs. Jesus? How Did Jesus View Women? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-da-vinci-code-part-4 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060702.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:24:37 CDT Cracking the Da Vinci Code 31:50 Is Jesus Really God or Was He Just A Good Man? http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-da-vinci-code-part-3 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060625.mp3 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:25:08 CDT Cracking the Da Vinci Code 37:50 Father's Day message: The importance of fathers http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-father-factor http://www.whillschurch.org/media/6182006.mp3 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:25:47 CDT Messages 31:28 The Da Vinci Code, Part 2 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-da-vinci-code-part-2 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/6112006.mp3 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:26:18 CDT Cracking the Da Vinci Code 38:58 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/the-da-vinci-code-part-1 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060604.mp3 Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:26:42 CDT Cracking the Da Vinci Code 43:10 God Talk Part 4 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/god-talk-part-4 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060521.mp3 Sun, 21 May 2006 13:27:08 CDT God Talk 27:17 God Talk Part 3 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/god-talk-part-3 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/200605014.mp3 Sun, 14 May 2006 13:27:36 CDT God Talk 36:47 God Talk Part 2 http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/god-talk-part-2 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/20060507.mp3 Sun, 07 May 2006 13:27:59 CDT God Talk 25:27 Open your eyes, ears and heart to encounter God. http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/god-talk-part-1 http://www.whillschurch.org/media/043006.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:28:29 CDT God Talk prayer,god_talk,prayer_life 28:30 "Breaking Free" of our addictions and sinful habits. http://www.whillschurch.org/sermon/breaking-free http://www.whillschurch.org/media/breaking-free.mp3 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:29:04 CDT Messages habits,addictions 37:24