Shows
Westside Murray SermonsThe Sanctity of Human LifeJoin us for a sermon from Pastor Merrick on the Sanctity of Life. Tune in and be empowered by God's Word on this important topic.
2025-01-1953 min
Westside Murray SermonsClark Family Mission InterviewPastor Merrick interviews Wade and Leslie Clark about their call to Scotland and how the church can partner with them.
2023-05-2225 min
Westside Murray SermonsProverbs: Wisdom's Immense ValueHow valuable is the wisdom of the Lord, and why is it so valuable? Join us as we answer these questions in Proverbs 2
2022-06-2645 min
Westside Murray SermonsProverbs: To Whom Are You Listening?Do you listen and follow the wisdom of God or do you listen and follow the wisdom of the world? Join us as we look at Proverbs 1:8-33 and discuss this topic.
2022-06-1953 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Twelve: AndrewWhy did Jesus choose the men he did to start his church? How can we learn to be faithful ministers of the Gospel from Andrew specifically? Join us as we get a look into our summer Student Ministry series: The Twelve.
2022-06-1243 min
Westside Murray SermonsProverbs: Introducing WisdomAs we introduce our new series in the book of Proverbs, we will see both the need for and the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 1:1-7
2022-06-0552 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Glory of GodDo you understand that all of life is about God being glorified? Join us as we discuss the motive behind everything Jesus did. John 12:27-28
2022-05-2951 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Time is NowDo you have urgency when it comes to your spiritual life? After all that Jesus had done, why didn't the Jews believe in him? Join us as we seek to shed light on these questions from the end of John 12.
2022-05-2250 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Paradox of ChristianityThe paradox of Christianity is this: You must die in order to have life in Jesus. The question is, have you?John 12:20-34
2022-05-1545 min
Westside Murray SermonsInfluenced by Who?We must ask ourselves this question: who or what influences my view of or belief in Jesus? John 12:12-22
2022-05-0856 min
Westside Murray SermonsTreasuring JesusDo you treasure Jesus above everything? Join us as we look at John 12:1-11.
2022-05-0148 min
Westside Murray SermonsFace the TruthWe all have the tendency to enter into the "Self-Denial Spiral", so how do we get out of it? Join us as we finish John 11.
2022-04-2448 min
Westside Murray SermonsFace-to-FaceWhat is the greatest thing that God can do for us? Join us as we look at the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11 and what it means for us today.John 11:1-44
2022-04-1753 min
Westside Murray SermonsConfronting UnbeliefJesus again is confronted by the temple leaders about being the Messiah. He, in turn, confronts them with their unbelief. Join us as we break down this encounter and the truths from it. John 10:22-42
2022-04-1052 min
Westside Murray SermonsEnter & AbideWhy does Jesus use the metaphor of sheep and a shepherd in John 10? What does this tell us about Him? What does this show us about how our relationship with Him should look? John 10: 1-21
2022-04-0356 min
Westside Murray SermonsBlind-SightedJesus tells us that to "see" you must become "blind". What does he mean? Join us as we look at a powerful story in John 9.
2022-03-2752 min
Westside Murray SermonsSin and SinnersWe have all heard the phrase, "hate the sin but love the sinner," but what does that actually look like? Do we actually follow Jesus in the way he treated "sinners"? Join us as we answer these questions while looking at the story of the woman caught in adultery.John 7:53-8:11
2022-03-2051 min
Westside Murray SermonsLight of the WorldIn John 8, we see some bold claims about who Jesus is and how the crowds around are in contradiction to those things. Join us as we identify these contradictions and discuss why this is important for us today.John 8:12-59
2022-03-1345 min
Westside Murray SermonsSent From GodJesus is asked numerous questions in this chapter, and his answer to them all is that he is from heaven. He has been sent by God. What are the implications of this?
2022-03-061h 01
Westside Murray SermonsSubtle TemptationsJoin us as we look at four subtle temptations that we all face, and to see how Jesus is our example to follow in the midst of them. John 7:1-14
2022-02-2752 min
Westside Murray SermonsRepurposedWe are wrapping up our student weekend, Ignite, with a word from Josh Sanderson, the weekend's speaker, from Isaiah 41 & 43.
2022-02-2039 min
Westside Murray SermonsMissing JesusWhat are the differences between a true and false disciple of Jesus? Join us as we seek to understand why the crowds in John 6 missed Jesus.John 6:60-69
2022-02-1356 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Bread of LifeJesus is the Bread of Life. What does this mean and why does Jesus choose this analogy?John 6:22-59
2022-02-0656 min
Westside Murray SermonsTested to TrustIn the midst of tests, what are the things we need to remember? Join us as we answer this question from the first half of John 6.John 6:1-21
2022-01-3053 min
Westside Murray SermonsJesus on TrialDid Jesus ever claim to be God? Join us as we see Jesus's claims and proofs of his divinity.John 5:19-47
2022-01-2348 minWestside Murray SermonsFive Words to PracticeJonathan Clark, Murray State BCM Director, leads us as we look into Colossians 3 and specifically study 5 words that should be practiced in the life of the believer. Colossians 3:1-17
2022-01-1627 min
Westside Murray SermonsJesus's Authority RevealedJoin us as we jump back into our series in the Gospel of John by looking at one of the oddest miracles of Jesus.John 5:1-18
2022-01-0954 minWestside Murray SermonsLiving in the PromiseHow do we start a year where whatever happens doesn't determine if it's good or not? What promises does the Lord give us to stand on? Join us as we look to answer these questions from Exodus 6 and 7.Exodus 6:1-7:5
2022-01-0244 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe God Who CanWhat can God do? Join us as we walk through Luke 1:26-38 and see. Luke 1:26-38
2021-12-1951 min
Westside Murray SermonsCircumstances Change, God Doesn'tWhat must we do in the midst of life's circumstances? Join us as we learn from the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1.Luke 1:5-25
2021-12-0546 min
Westside Murray SermonsCircumstances Change, God Doesn'tWhat must we do in the midst of life's circumstances? Join us as we learn from the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1.Luke 1:5-25
2021-12-0546 min
Westside Murray SermonsBelieving Without SeeingWhat is true belief? What does true belief do? Join us as we seek to answer these questions as we end John 4.John 4:43-54
2021-11-2846 min
Westside Murray SermonsHis Will, Our WorkHave you ever asked the question: why am I here? Join us as we look in John 4 to the work that Jesus gives to His followers.John 4:27-42
2021-11-2149 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Bad SamaritanJoin us as we examine four parts in the bad Samaritan story and the 3 pictures of Christ this encounter shows us.John 4:1-26
2021-11-1451 minWestside Murray SermonsFaith Lessons from the SaviorJoin us as we hear from Dennis Manley, of the local KBC association, as he breaks down John 11, the raising of Lazarus.John 11:1-45
2021-11-0736 min
Westside Murray SermonsExalting JesusEnvy and jealousy are struggles for everyone, so how do we live with humility? Join us as we look to the example that John the Baptist sets at the end of John 3.John 3:22-36
2021-10-3148 min
Westside Murray SermonsHeavenly CredentialsWhat are the credentials to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? Join us as we look at five points regarding salvation shown to us in John 3.John 2:23-3:21
2021-10-2459 minWestside Murray SermonsA Day of PraiseJoin us as we talk about the necessity of praise in the believer's life from Psalm 145. Psalm 145:1-13
2021-10-1743 min
Westside Murray SermonsCleansing the TempleJoin us as we look at Jesus's zeal and authority on full display as he cleanses the temple in John 2, and as we answer the question, what it has to do with us.John 2:12-22
2021-10-1040 min
Westside Murray SermonsJesus, a Wedding, and Wine in AbundanceJesus’s first sign is turning water into wine. What does the event teach us? What are we called to see? Join us as we look at the context and reason for this signJohn 2:1-11
2021-10-0351 min
Westside Murray SermonsCome and SeeHow does Jesus draw us to Himself? How do we help bring others to Him? Jesus and the first disciples clarify the answer to these questions for us.John 1:40-51
2021-09-2654 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat are you seeking?What are your motives regarding Christianity? Why does it matter? Join us as we look at the first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John.John 1:35-39
2021-09-1953 min
Westside Murray SermonsWho Are You?Who are you? Why does it matter how you answer this question? Join us as we look at how John the Baptist answers this question, and how we should as well.John 1:19-34
2021-09-1253 min
Westside Murray SermonsJesus in the FleshWhat is the importance of the Incarnation of Christ? Why does it matter for us?John 1:14-18
2021-09-0550 min
Westside Murray SermonsLight in a Dark WorldWhy did Jesus have to come? Is humanity really that bad? Join us as we look to John 1:6-13 to answer these questions.John 1:6-13
2021-08-2944 min
Westside Murray SermonsWho is Jesus?Who is Jesus, and what did He come to do? Join us as we start our fall sermon series in the Gospel of John.John 1:1-5
2021-08-2248 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Model ChurchWhat makes a church impactful? Listen in as we look at four characteristics of one of the most impactful churches in history. Acts 11:18-30; 13:1-3
2021-08-1548 min
Westside Murray SermonsLevel GroundDoes God care about the issues of prejudice, racism, and equality? If so, what does He have to say about them? Acts 10:1-11:18
2021-08-0851 min
Westside Murray SermonsA Life Changed by JesusJoin us as we look at the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. What does his conversion tell us about the conversion of every follower of Christ?Acts 9:1-31
2021-08-0146 min
Westside Murray SermonsGod's TypeWhat type of person does God work through? Join us as we look at the characteristics Philip possesses which allows him to be used by God.Acts 8:26-40
2021-07-2549 min
Westside Murray SermonsA Church on the MoveJoin us this week as we walk through the first part of Acts 8. The church is starting to move and they begin by bringing the Gospel to, what some would think is, an unlikely place.Acts 8:4-25
2021-07-1840 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhen Truth Has A CostWhat happens when following Jesus cost us something? Join us as we look at the sermon and stoning of Stephen and the effects that it had on the early church.Acts 6:8-8:3
2021-07-1153 min
Westside Murray SermonsChurch Growth CyclesHow can we navigate conflict in the church, and what role do you play?Acts 6:1-7
2021-07-0447 min
Westside Murray SermonsIf God Is For UsHow can we create momentum in our relationship with Christ? Join us as we study the mentality and momentum that surrounded the incredible early church movement.Acts 5:12-42
2021-06-2745 min
Westside Murray SermonsGod Knows Our HeartsUnity, generosity, hypocrisy...all of these were part of the early church. Come and see what God's Word has to say about each. Acts 4:32-5:11
2021-06-2052 min
Westside Murray SermonsEnabled to be BoldDo you struggle to be bold in your faith? What does God's Word have to say about this? Join us as we look at the boldness of Peter and John in the midst of a difficult circumstance.Acts 4:1-31
2021-06-0649 minWestside Murray SermonsBattles BelongHow do we handle the battles we face in life? What should be our response and actions whenever we face difficult circumstances? Join us as we look to the example of King Jehoshaphat, to see his reaction and priorities in a difficult time.2 Chronicles 20:1-23
2021-05-3042 min
Westside Murray SermonsA Miracle and a MessageAs we continue our series in Acts our gaze shifts from grand events, to a specific and personal one. What does this miracle performed by Peter show us? What does the message that accompanies the miracle teach us? Join us as we dive deeper into this powerful account.Acts 3:1-26
2021-05-2349 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Devoted ChurchWhat does it mean to be devoted to something? What do spirit-filled people devote themselves to? Join us as we learn from the example set by the early church. Acts 2:42-47
2021-05-1646 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Movement BeginsWhat does the Spirit's arrival mean? Who really was Jesus? How are we called to respond to Him? Join us as we answer these questions and look at the birth of the church.Acts 2:14-41
2021-05-0952 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Significance of the Spirits of ArrivalWhat is the significance of the Spirit's arrival? What does this story teach us about our need? Join us as we look at the when, how, and why of His coming.Acts 2:1-13
2021-05-0244 min
Westside Murray SermonsWaiting on the Mission to BeginHow do we effectively wait and prepare for the mission of the Lord? What are things we should focus on? How did the disciples and apostles of the early church do it? Acts 1:12-26
2021-04-2546 min
Westside Murray SermonsOur Divine MissionWhat does Christ set as the mission of the church before he ascends? What divine help does He give us to accomplish this mission?Acts 1:1-11
2021-04-1846 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Truth of the ResurrectionDid Jesus really rise from the dead? What does the Bible say happened at the Resurrection? What are options that explain those facts? What does all of this mean for us as believers?1 Corinthians 15:1-8
2021-04-0450 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat Does it Mean to Serve Jesus?What does it mean to Serve Jesus? What example did Jesus set? How did he redefine the word "service"? John 13:1-17
2021-03-2849 min
Westside Murray SermonsIgniting a Gospel MovementFinishing off our Student Weekend, Ignite, with a message from our weekend's speaker, Cody Mather. What does the church need to Ignite a Gospel movement? Philippians 2:1-2
2021-03-2140 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?What is God's call on your life? What does it mean to follow Jesus? How can you have a relationship with Him? Luke 9:23-26
2021-03-1441 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat Does It Mean to Know Jesus?What does it mean to know Jesus? This is a crucial question for us to understand for ourselves, but also for our church as we seek to make disciples. Join us as we learn the answer to this question by looking at Philippians 3:1-11.
2021-03-0757 min
Westside Murray SermonsOur Mission: Make DisciplesWhat does it mean to make disciples? How can we make Jesus's final words our first priority?
2021-02-2147 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Legacy that LastsHow can we leave a lasting legacy? Join us as we look into 1 Chronicles 22 to gain wisdom regarding this question.
2021-02-1441 min
Westside Murray SermonsVision Sunday // Our MissionWhy does Westside Baptist Church exist? How are we going to complete God's mission for our church? Where does this mission take place?
2021-02-0744 min
Westside Murray SermonsNehemiah week 4: What if His People Obey?What happens when God's people obey him? What can He do? Who can He use? Who could He reach?
2021-01-3143 min
Westside Murray SermonsNehemiah week 3: The Power of FaithHow can we see God do amazing things in our lives? We must live with a persistent faith in Him. But how?
2021-01-2448 min
Westside Murray SermonsNehemiah week 2: The Work BeginsHow should we approach our mission individually and as a church? How can we succeed at following through with the plans the Lord has for us?
2021-01-1743 min
Westside Murray SermonsNehemiah week 1: What Should We Do?How should believers respond to the situation we find ourselves in? What should be our greatest concern during turbulent times? Join us as we answer these questions from the book of Nehemiah.
2021-01-1047 min
Westside Murray SermonsA New BeginningIn this sermon, we dive into Joshua 1 and evaluate the encouragement and charge the Lord gave to Joshua and seek to apply it to us as we start a new year.
2021-01-0339 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat's the plan?What is your plan to grow in Christ in 2021? What do you need to let go of? What disciplines do you need to work on?
2020-12-2747 min
Westside Murray SermonsAdvent Themes: PeaceWhy did Jesus come to bring us peace?What did Jesus do to bring us peace?How can we have His peace today?
2020-12-2043 min
Westside Murray SermonsAdvent Themes: JoyWhat is joy? How can we have it?What's the world's take?What's the bible have to say about it?
2020-12-1342 min
Westside Murray SermonsAdvent Themes: HopeWhat is biblical hope?What are we to be hopeful for?How can we grow strong in hope?
2020-12-0639 min
Westside Murray SermonsPreparing for the King's ComingIn this sermon, we walk through Isaiah 64 to see the steps that scripture lays out in preparation for the coming King.
2020-11-2934 min
Westside Murray SermonsBattle ReadyIn this sermon, we conclude our series through Ephesians by discussing three last looks that Paul gives us to finish his letter.
2020-11-2247 min
Westside Murray SermonsRole Call (Part 2)Continuing from last week, we look at the roles of parents, children, employees, and employers in view of scripture.
2020-11-1551 min
Westside Murray SermonsRole Call (Part 1)In this sermon, we look at Eph. 5:18-33 where Paul discusses different roles. Specifically, we look at the roles of husbands, wives, and members of the church.
2020-11-0850 min
Westside Murray SermonsA Self CheckupIn this sermon, we look at Eph. 5:3-17, where Paul gives the church in Ephesus a self-evaluation checklist.
2020-11-0146 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat to Wear?What does it look like to put on the new self? In this sermon, we will practically apply the truth of our new identity to see what it looks like in everyday life.
2020-10-2546 min
Westside Murray SermonsMarks of a Follower of ChristDo you bear the marks of a follower of Jesus? In this sermon, we will dive into the four marks that Paul lays out in Eph. 4:17-24.
2020-10-1840 min
Westside Murray SermonsMarks of a Healthy ChurchIn this sermon, we look at how Paul discusses three marks of a healthy church, and the role that members play in promoting that health.
2020-10-1140 min
Westside Murray SermonsA Prayer for PowerPaul shows the church of Ephesus how prayer is the key to unlocking God's power in your life.
2020-10-0440 min
Westside Murray SermonsStewards of a Divine GiftPaul turns our attention to recognize the grand calling that God has placed on our lives.
2020-09-2746 min
2020-09-2044 min
Westside Murray SermonsThree Truths From Psalm 1How can we grow in godliness and go against the ways of the world?
2020-09-1326 min
Westside Murray SermonsThe Gospel's Horizontal EffectsHow does the gospel effect our relationships with others?
2020-09-0646 min
2020-08-3046 min
2020-08-2345 min
2020-08-1637 min
2020-08-0942 min
Westside Murray SermonsStudent Pastor- In view of a callThis is the in view of a call sermon from Braden Hilton as he was called to be the Student Pastor at WBC.
2020-08-0234 min
Westside Murray SermonsTruth in the midst of the stormTrials are a part of life, so what can we hold onto during difficult times? How can we still thrive even when times are hard? Mark 4:35-41
2020-07-2641 min
Westside Murray SermonsWhat is God's vision for His church?What does God want His church to look like? Join us as we dive into Colossians 1:28.
2020-07-1938 min