West Side Presbyterian Church
Seattle, Washington


Sermons

2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
All sermons by Rev. Paul R. Smith (unless otherwise noted).
Date

Sermon Title

Scripture

Theme/Series

Text

Audio

12-31-06 "Compassion That Leads To Compelling Action"
Preached by Michael Irving, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Matthew 9:35-38 Genuine Compassion NA
12-24-06 "Outside In"
The Miracle of the Incarnation"
Colossians 1:15-23 4th Sunday in Advent
12-17-06 To Rescue Us Philippians 2:1-11 The Incarnation
3rd Sunday in Advent
12-3-06 Rumors of the Light Isaiah 8:19-9:7 The Approach of the Light
1st Sunday in Advent
11-26-06 Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:2-13 God's Guidance
New Members
11-19-06 A Pitched Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 The Battle with Evil
Problem of Evil Series: #5
11-12-06 Shattering The Darkness Revelation 12:7-12 Evil and the Cross
Problem of Evil Series #4
11-5-06 God In The Dark Job 1:1-22; 2:7-10 The Goodness of God
Problem of Evil Series #3
10-29-06 Twisting Paradise James 1:12-18 The Origin of Evil
Problem of Evil Series #2
10-22-06 Something Evil This Way Comes Ezekiel 28:11-19 Nature of Evil
Problem of Evil Series #1
10-15-06 Forgiving the Unforgivable Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness
10-8-06 Your Mission: (Should You Choose to Accept It) Isaiah 42:1-7 Sharing Christ's Mission
10-1-06 If I Whisper Your Name 1 Kings 19:1-18 World Communion
9-24-06 The Heart of the Matter 2 Samuel 12:1-14
Psalm 51:1-17
Humility & Grace
9-17-06 Set My People Free Exodus 3 & 4 (sel.) A God We Must Trust
9-10-06 Abraham's Amazing Discovery Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Coming to Know God
9-3-06 Rise and Shine! Isaiah 60:1-3 Reflecting God's Glory
8-27-06 Is Christianity Intolerant? John 4:1-30 Intolerance
8-20-06 Loose In The Fire Daniel 3:1-30 Following Christ in a
 Hostile World
8-13-06 Come and See
Preached by Rev. Louis Platt
John 1:35-50 The Power of an Invitation NA
8-6-06 A Taste of Grace Psalm 103:1-19 Sin & Grace
7-30-06 The Healing Power of Confession Psalm 32:1-7 Confession & Healing
7-23-06 Escape From Eden Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-12, 22-24 The Nature of Sin and Temptation
7-16-06 On Our Way Home John 13:33-14:7 Our True Home
7-9-06 How Can I Make A Difference?
Preached by Rev. Ron Rice
Matthew 25-31-46; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 Called to Serve
7-2-06 Way to Wait!
Preached by Rev. Louis Platt
Romans 8:18-28 Present Trials,
Ultimate Freedom
NA
6-25-06 Where's the Yeast?
Preached by Rev. Louis Platt
Matthew 13:31-35 Kingdom Growth NA
6-18-06 The Original Alternative Lifestyle Matthew 5:1-16 Christlikeness
Officer Installation
6-4-06 Reading Lips At Pentecost Genesis 11:1-9
Acts 2:1-12
Communication
Pentecost Sunday
5-28-06 Pacifist or Peacemaker? Matthew 5:1-10, 38-45a Pursuing Peace
5-21-06 Rebel Without a Clue Psalm 2 Taking God Seriously
5-14-06 What Do You Really Know? Jeremiah 31:31-34 Head & Heart
Confirmation Sunday
Mother's Day
5-7-06 Mission Accomplished
Preached by Rev. Louis Platt
Mark 2:1-12 Faith Creates Teamwork NA
4-30-06 Dying To Get There 1 Corinthians 15:35-44 Death & Life
4-23-06 Blessed To Be A Blessing Genesis 12:1-3
Acts 3:24-26
God's Blessings
4-16-06 Body & Soul Luke 24:36-43
1 Corinthians 15:42-49
Resurrection of the Body
Easter Sunday
4-9-06 Crosswalk - A Face in the Crowd Mark 8:31-37 Connections:
Building for Community
Called to Sacrifice
Palm Sunday
4-2-06 The Faithful & Wise Steward Luke 12:42-48 Connections:
Building for Community
Called to be Stewards
3-26-06 Investing in the Future 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Connections:
Building for Community
Called to Mission
3-19-06 Common Cents Acts 2:36-47
Luke 12:13-21, 33
Connections:
Building for Community
Called to Community
3-12-06 Sculpting A Masterpiece Romans 8:28-39

Shaping in the Image of God

3-5-06 Repentance and Remorse Luke 22:7-34

True Repentance

2-26-06 The Shocking Truth About Freedom Romans 6

Human Freedom

2-19-06 His Story Of The Universe Nehemiah 9:5b-15

God's Sovereignty

2-12-06 Growing Up Ephesians 4:11-16

Maturing In Christ

2-5-06 Staying Healthy Ephesians 4:1-16

A Healthy Congregation

1-29-06 Selective Hearing Isaiah 6:1-10

Hearing God's Voice

1-22-06 Are You Talking To Me? Matthew 3:1-12

Repentance

1-15-06 Can We Be Good Without God? (1st service)
Preached by Dr. John Patrick
Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Moral Foundations

NA
1-15-06 Can We Be Good Without God? (2nd service)
Preached by Dr. John Patrick
Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Moral Foundations

NA
1-8-06 From The Hand of The Lord 1 Chronicles 29:9-16

Stewardship

1-1-06 Finishing The Race
Preached by Rev. Louis Platt
Hebrews 12:1-4

New Year's Day
Responding to God's Grace

NA