Atlanta Westside Church Sermons

Praying, Giving, & Fasting

2012-05-22T13:22:55Z

Rev. Carson Pittman preached from Matthew 6:1-18.

Jesus' Terms of Inclusion

2012-05-15T12:23:01Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Matthew 15:1-20.

A Church on Special Grace

2012-05-08T14:05:27Z

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Carl Ellis, Jr. and his wife, Karen, to the Westside this weekend. Dr. Ellis is currently a professor at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and preached on Acts 2:42-47, 6:1-7.

How His Kingdom Comes

2012-05-01T13:53:49Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Matthew 10:5-16.

King of the Crowds

2012-04-24T14:10:40Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Matthew 9:35-10:4.

A People for His Possession

2012-04-17T15:55:26Z

We apologize for a poor quality recording this week, but we wanted to still post what we had. Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Titus 2:11-3:15.

Evidence For Your Resurrection

2012-04-10T16:03:55Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preaced an Easter Sermon from Romans 8:8-11.

Authority Under Authority

2012-04-03T14:47:47Z

Rev. Walter Henegar returns to our "Face to Face" series on relationships, with a sermon from Luke 7:1-10.

Parent Child

2012-03-23T15:29:00Z

Unfortunately Josh Lyons' sermon this week is not available.

The Church God's Glory

2012-03-13T16:50:02Z

Rev. Adam Young preached from Ephesians 3.

How Long?

2012-03-06T17:17:01Z

Rev. Carson Pittman resumed our Face to Face series with a sermon from Psalm 13.

Psalm 130

2012-03-01T20:57:48Z

Rev. Zach Bradley filled in for Rev. Henegar this week, preaching from Psalm 130. Our apologies for the audio beginning a few minutes into the sermon. (We've reprinted the missing Scripture text below...)

1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD! 2 O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
3 If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; 6 my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.
7 O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. 8 And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Christian Friendship

2012-02-21T19:43:46Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from John 15:12-17.

Whose Keeper Am I? Redux

2012-02-14T16:01:49Z

Rev. Henegar follows up on his previous sermon, with a "part two" from Galatians 6:1-10.

A Very Long Engagement

2012-02-07T17:42:50Z

Rev. Carson Pittman continues our Face to Face series with a sermon from I Corinthians 7:1-9. 25-31.

Whose Keeper Am I?

2012-01-31T18:56:12Z

In Week 3 of our Face to Face series, Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Galatians 6:1-10.

You Yourself and God

2012-01-24T20:25:50Z

In week two of our Face to Face series, Rev. Henegar preached from Psalm 42.

Born Into Relationship

2012-01-17T19:19:28Z

We begin a new series on Relationships this week, with Rev. Walter Henegar preaching from John 3.

The Way of Christmas

2011-12-20T15:15:02Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached on Philippians 2:1-11.

The Word Fitly Spoken

2011-12-13T15:01:18Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached on Hebrews 1:1-4

Priceless

2011-12-07T15:11:34Z

Rev. Carson Pittman preached on John 1:1-18.

The Other Two "Births" of Jesus

2011-11-29T17:31:19Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached on Colossians 1:15-20

How to be Rich

2011-11-21T16:21:10Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from I Timothy 6:17-19.

Your Blest Life Now

2011-11-15T17:02:53Z

Rev. Walter Henegar preached from Acts 28:11-21. (Please note the mic battery went dead around the 25-minute mark. We've removed the silence, but you'll still notice a brief "hiccup" as you listen.)

Follow the Way of the Cross

2011-11-08T15:22:44Z

Rev. Aaron Jeffrey, RUF Campus Minister at Georgia Tech, preached on Acts 27-28:10

Before Agrippa & Bernice

2011-11-02T13:46:19Z

Unfortunately, Carson's sermon was not recorded this week.

Justice and The Peace

2011-10-25T13:49:17Z

Walter Henegar preached on Acts 24:1-23, 25:1-12.

Navigating Flawed Systems of Authority

2011-10-11T15:17:09Z

Walter Henegar preached on Acts 22:22- 23:11.

*CORRECTIONS:
1. The preacher said there is no punctuation in the original Hebrew of this text in Acts, but he meant to say the original Greek.
2. When Jesus said if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, "turn the other cheek," the preacher said thus would be a left-handed slap -- but it would actually be a right-handed backhand slap

The Story Defense

2011-10-04T14:21:27Z

Walter Henegar preached on Acts 21:37-22:22.

The Christian Identity

2011-09-27T13:45:52Z

Walter Henegar preached on Acts 21:17-36.

There and Back Again

2011-09-20T13:19:23Z

Carson Pittman preached on Acts 21:1-16.

Paul and the Amazing Technicolor Gospel

2011-09-13T14:56:24Z

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian Elders in Acts 20:17-38 is one of the most emotionally, theologically, and practically loaded sections of the New Testament. This sermon attempts to unpack some of Paul's "last lecture" wisdom in the various areas that apply to our lives.

How To Lose

2011-08-29T16:24:08Z

Acts 19: 21-41 finds the Apostle Paul in one of the most difficult moments of his ministry career, a citywide riot that quickly ends his three-year ministry in Ephesus. In the process it teaches us about an important reality of the Christian life: how to lose.

Congregational Meeting August 14, 2011

2011-08-29T16:20:56Z

Real Spiritual Power

2011-08-23T14:32:19Z

Acts 19:11-20 is a strange account with several puzzling, dramatic stories of spiritual power, demonic possession, and renunciation. Upon closer investigation, however, the forces and behaviors begin to look strangely like our own time today. Most importantly, the God who did "no ordinary miracles" at Ephesus continues to demonstrate his kind and gracious power in the lives of people today.

Christians Grow

2011-08-16T13:18:19Z

Acts 18:24-19:10 shows us a compelling picture of various Christians growing -- not just in narrowly "spiritual" ways, but as whole persons. The source of this whole-person growth, however, IS the unmerited, ever-renewing grace of the Holy Spirit of God working in them.

Moving Under the Mercy

2011-08-09T14:18:31Z

The seemingly insignificant events recorded in Acts 18:12-23 give us a beautiful picture of a man walking humbly with his God, or "moving under the Mercy." Among the questions it addresses are: Do we need to give Christianity a PR facelift in order for people to believe? What specific habits remind us of the faithfulness of God? And does God guide Christians specifically in every aspect of life, or at least the important ones?

God at the Seam of Faith

2011-07-26T13:51:09Z

In Acts 17:16-34, the Apostle Paul brought the Gospel of Jesus to the great intellectual proving ground of his day, the Areopagus (a.k.a. Mars Hill) in Athens, Greece. What drew him there, what he said, and how his hearers responded all provide motivation for us, whether Christians or non-Christians, to move toward the seam of faith and expect God to meet us there -- and surprise us!

Sent Away, By Night

2011-07-19T13:58:15Z

How do we come to terms with the paradox of power among the earliest Christians? Jesus said they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. And, on the one hand, the book of Acts tells stories of power. On the other hand, however, the earliest Christians seem to be powerless over lots of bad things happening to them. What's going on?

Right Side Up

2011-07-12T15:08:42Z

Carson Pittman preached on Acts 17: 1-9.

Three Conversions

2011-07-05T14:35:55Z

Despite events beyond Paul's control, the gospel comes to Philippi in Acts 16:11-34, and this church becomes a testimony to God's providence and the fact that God will take care of us, even during the bad times.

Service And Submission

2011-06-28T14:34:31Z

In Acts 16, Paul and Timothy demonstrate how the gospel produces a life of sacrifice, service, and submission.

The Gift

2011-06-21T15:29:59Z

The Hope Of Plentiful Redemption

2011-06-14T15:15:30Z

"Out of the depths, I cry" - that's how Psalm 130 begins. Sooner or later, each one of us finds ourselves in "the depths." What can we expect from God when we're in the depths? The author of Psalm 130 found three answers to that question: forgiveness, steadfast love, and "plentiful" redemption.

Restored

2011-06-07T15:14:08Z

Psalm 126 describes a familiar experience for those who have followed Christ by faith over time: repeated seasons of trial that alternate with rich seasons of blessing. This can confuse the maturest of believers. Does God want to bless you or test you -- or what? Thankfully the Psalm not only describes the experience but also brings a promise that makes sense out of both, giving us an active role in connecting the two redemptively.

Betrayed

2011-05-31T13:43:50Z

Psalm 55 describes the all-too-common experience of betrayal, the equally common temptation to respond by running away, and the godly alternative way for those who follow Jesus -- the Betrayed One -- by faith.

Rescued

2011-05-25T18:09:45Z

We apologize for some intermittent short breaks in this sermon as it was recording. We hope you can still enjoy listening to Carson Pittman who preached on Psalm 18 this week.

Blessed

2011-05-18T14:47:49Z

Who is truly well off? Blessed? God intends for your to flourish through seeking the flourishing of those around you. We all struggle with fear, futility, and hostility in life. Psalm 128 helps us by pointing to the root, fruit, and hope of the God designed flourishing life.

Overwhelmed

2011-05-10T14:54:36Z

In God's wisdom, one of the darkest Psalms in the Bible is written to be sung. While the ancient Israelites literally sang its words as part of temple worship, God now invites us to "sing" our sorrows to him in prayer. In particular, Psalm 88 invites us to sing "in tune" (to God, not against God), to sing "in a minor key" (honestly describing our actual experience), and to sing with Jesus (recognizing how he has borne our sorrows himself).

Quieted

2011-05-03T20:14:15Z

We set a record for logistical problems this past Sunday, including failing to record the sermon on Psalm 131. Please forgive the errors, which we will endeavor to avoid next week.

The Living One

2011-04-26T16:16:59Z

Christians throughout history have proclaimed at Easter that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We believe this, yet it begs the question: What is he doing now? John's symbolic vision of Jesus in the first chapter of Revelation helps us answer that question in a way that comforts and equips Christians for patient endurance until he returns.

Wait. Don't Go

2011-04-19T17:36:10Z

Love Is Other People

2011-04-12T15:25:42Z

In John 13:21-35, Jesus leaves his disciples with a new commandment: love one another. But what does that look like? The answer is ultimately found in the person of Jesus.

Temptation

2011-04-05T18:56:59Z

Jesus' temptation by Satan in the wilderness illustrates how thoroughly he has beat temptation on our behalf -- and how we, united to him by faith, may fight temptation in our lives, too.

Neighborhood Groups

2011-04-04T13:53:07Z

For information on the Neighborhood Groups that were discussed on Sunday please check out the FAQ's link below. If you'd like to participate, you can sign up here Take the Survey & Sign Up.

The Voice Of Heaven

2011-03-28T14:13:00Z

When Jesus was baptized in Matthew 3:13-17, a voice from heaven said these striking words, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." These same words, and the dramatic events surrounding them, still provide a powerful voice from heaven for Christians today, combatting other voices that seek to define our identity apart from Christ.

Relate: To Our Enemies

2011-03-22T14:12:59Z

Reconciliation is vital to church life. How do we garner the courage to engage in reconciliation? Psalm 87 tells us it is by believing that God loves us and will take care of us.

Relate: To Place

2011-03-15T15:21:08Z

How should we relate to the places where we live? Jeremiah 29:5-14 gives a unique answer to a group of Jews long ago who found themselves in a place they didn't want to be. Christians read this text in light of the history-changing work of Jesus, but the general principles still apply to us: We must trust the God of place; we mustlove our places and hate them; and we must not easily leave them.

Relate: To Other Churches

2011-03-08T16:18:32Z

A defining feature of 21st Century Christianity is the fragmentation, polarization, and general suscpiciousness of professing Christians toward one another. 3 John is an ancient letter written between two men, the Apostle John and a leader named Gaius, that illustrates a better way: equal concern for both truth and love, and developed as much as possible through personal, face-to-face relationships.

Relate: To The Rest Of The Week

2011-03-01T16:23:39Z

Is being a Christian just about attending Sunday services, or is it so much bigger than that, that attending Sunday services doesn't really matter very much? The Bible's teaching on the Sabbath answers both questions in the negative, offering a fuller picture of Sabbath as a weekly rhythm that gives unique meaning to every day of the week. Though found among the Ten Commandments (#4), the spirit of Sabbath-keeping is not to obey it as a dull duty, but to receive it as a generous gift.

Relate: To Church Leaders

2011-02-22T15:50:45Z

Most of us have a mixed, if not negative, history with church leaders. The end of Paul's letter to the young church at Thessalonica pictures a compelling alternative, where leaders labor toward a very high standard, and followers are called to "esteem them very highly in love."

Relate: To One Another

2011-02-15T16:50:19Z

This sermon begins a new preaching series called Relate, examining how a Christian relates to various people and things in his or her world. Beginning with Colossians 3:1-17, we see one of the richest pictures in the New Testament of how Christians are to relate to one another.

Fighting For Rest

2011-02-08T16:56:59Z

This sermon concludes our brief series on the book of Esther, ending with the climactic reversal depicted in chapter 9:1-17. The Jews victory over their enemies raises difficult questions about religious violence, but ultimately gives us a beautiful picture of the gospel, as well as three different areas of life to apply it to: fighting personal sin, sharing justice, and winning brothers (and sisters).

Securing Security

2011-02-01T15:39:06Z

Esther 7:1-10

Esther Chapter 7 depicts the fall of Haman and the redemption of God’s people. Security and Insecurity are controlling themes for both Haman and Esther.

Giving Honor

2011-01-25T17:11:35Z

Esther 6:1-11 illustrates two men behaving very badly, Haman and Xerxes. Their symptoms are different, but their problem is the same, what the Bible calls Fear of Man. However, God does not simply judge them, but first stirs them to repent with different "cures": letting Xerxes have what he wants, and not letting Haman get what he wants. God continues to apply these two cures to us today, knowing what each of us needs in our particular moment, and ultimately leading all of us to give honor to the only One who, because of Jesus, even shares his infinite honor with us.

Casting Your Lot

2011-01-18T20:01:42Z

This sermon explores the theme of God's providence, which is so powerfully illustrated in Esther 4:4-17. In it we learn that while our actions cannot thwart the overall plan of God, they DO matter. Our choices lead us to either isolation or identification, worry or prayer, and suffering with or suffering alone.

Stewarding Beauty

2011-01-11T19:01:07Z

This sermon begins a five-week series on the Old Testament book of Esther, starting with an exploration of physical beauty, which God used powerfully in Esther 2:5-18. By starting with the person and work of Jesus and then using Esther as a case study, we find that well-stewarded beauty: Points beyond yourself, Reveals yourself wisely, Enlarges yourself and others, and Moves toward ugliness.

*Due to technical difficulties with microphones, the sermon audio this week was hit and miss. Please accept our apologies. We'll strive to get it right next week.

Jesus Is I AM

2011-01-04T16:44:19Z

Seminary student and Westside member Josh Lyons preached this sermon on John 8: 48-59.

...the Christ

2010-12-28T15:51:30Z

This last sermon in our Advent series completes the summary sentence: God - Sent - to Us - Jesus - the Christ. The visit of the Magi after Jesus' birth highlights his identity as the Christ, the Messiah King. In contrast to King Herod, the Magi show us the effects of true worship, which lies at the root of our motivation and action.

...Jesus...

2010-12-20T15:29:57Z

Hebrews 1:1-4 is our third sermon in our advent series. Within the text we see that because Christ was the final word of God, and because he was God, he could complete the mission of God. He accomplished purification from sins. This sermon was preached by Carson Pittman on Sunday, December 19, 2010.

...to Us...

2010-12-14T16:44:45Z

Continuing our Advent series, this sermon on Matthew 1:1-17 examines the object of Jesus' mission: Us. Jesus' genealogy unexpectedly reveals that Jesus brought all of himself to all of us.

...Sent...

2010-12-07T14:45:21Z

This second Advent message focuses on God's sending of Jesus; that is, his "mission" to the earth. In Isaiah 11:1-10 we learn that its ultimate purpose was to bring cosmic peace or shalom, represented by various images including a lion lying down with a lamb. As we see how Jesus accomplishes this mission, we also learn how we can be a part of it.

God...

2010-11-29T23:27:33Z

Our Advent 2010 series (which will include a 5th Sunday, just after Christmas) explicates a simple sentence on the meaning of Advent: God - Sent - To Us - Jesus - The Christ. This first sermon focuses on the initiative of God as the mastermind behind Christ's coming by examining a classic Messianic propecy in Isaiah 7:10-16.

Brotherhood

2010-11-22T18:08:00Z

Acts 15:22-41 is one of the most beautiful examples of Christian brotherhood (or more inclusively, "brother-and-sister-hood") in the New Testament. In it we learn what's so great about brotherhood, where it comes from, how to cultivate it, and why it's worth it.

Jesus Is Enough

2010-11-15T20:54:25Z

This sermon from Acts 15:1-21 was preached by Carson Pittman.

The Long Way Home

2010-11-10T17:02:48Z

When Paul and Barnabas completed their first missionary journey, instead of taking the short route through Paul's hometown, they re-visited the new believers in all the places they'd preached, braving the same hostilities they faced the first time in order to "strengthen the souls of the disciples" and appoint elders in every church. Luke's description of how they did it shows us not only how to encourage others but how to seek encouragement when we need it ourselves.

Real Life and Its Alternatives

2010-11-02T13:53:22Z

Paul and Barnabas' journeys to Iconium and Lystra prove to be two of their most difficult yet, reminding us that sometimes, even while remaining faithful, Christians lose. However, the contrast between the religion of "unbelieving Jews" at Iconium and the irreligion of the pagans at Lystra -- both of which turn blessings into curses in different ways -- the Gospel is much fuller, richer, and more compelling, actually turning curses into blessings.

The Genius of Judgment

2010-10-28T20:18:38Z

The Conclusion to Paul's sermon at Pisidian Antioch is troubling to our modern ears: It includes a strong warning, which prompts a very divided reaction among the crowds. Luke's explanation of why they were divided then raises a thorny theological issue, and Paul and his companions leave town with a symbolic gesture of judgment against it. Yeesh! On closer examination, however, each troubling point proves surprisingly consistent with the first part of Paul's sermon about Jesus and the grace and freedom he brings to those who believe.

The Message of This Salvation

2010-10-19T11:08:04Z

He Gave Us Jesus

2010-10-12T10:19:10Z

We Are Mission

2010-10-05T11:10:13Z

Another Passover

2010-09-27T10:45:29Z

The Christians

2010-09-22T10:12:13Z

No Distinction

2010-09-22T09:46:39Z

The Great Uniter Part II

2010-09-22T09:37:58Z

Happy Birthday, Atlanta Westside

2010-09-09T09:05:31Z

The Great Uniter

2010-08-30T16:28:41Z

Who Matters to God

2010-08-22T13:03:05Z

A Jesus Shaped Life

2010-08-20T17:34:04Z

How God Redirects Us

2010-08-20T17:33:03Z

Hearers and Doers

2010-08-20T17:32:12Z

Worldly Wisdom and Godly Wisdom

2010-08-20T17:31:49Z

The Expulsive Power of a New Affection

2010-08-20T17:31:15Z

Congregational Meeting Audio

2010-08-18T16:02:10Z

The Blessing of a Curse

2010-08-12T10:04:31Z

Where's the podcast?

2010-08-12T08:46:00Z

Who Shall Go Up?

2010-07-06T12:35:55Z

A Psalm of Hannah

2010-06-27T22:25:51Z

Abigail

2010-06-27T13:30:21Z

Congregational Meeting

2010-06-07T14:23:15Z