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West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky

West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky

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This podcast includes Sermons and other content for the West Side Church of Christ located at 725 W. Main St, Elkton KY. We hope that you can join us for services. We have bible class on Sunday mornings at 9 am and Worship at 10 am. We meet again at 5:30 pm Sunday Evenings, and Wednesday at 6:30 pm. If you are not able to join us then please enjoy our content. :-)© 2025 Doug Gregory Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • You Can't Trust Your Heart ( From our 8-10-25 worship)

    You Can't Trust Your Heart ( From our 8-10-25 worship)
    Aug 14 2025
    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/bafcxsFwrMoSummary:“You Can’t Trust Your Heart—But You Can Trust God”(summary of your message)Big ideaOur inner perceptions can mislead us—like a pilot’s inner ear in the somatogravic illusion—so don’t let your heart lead. Instead, train your heart to follow God and His Word.Key text flow: Psalm 64 → Proverbs 20:5 → Jeremiah 17:9–10 → John 12:48 → Proverbs 18:4; Romans 11:33; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Matthew 11:28–30.Opening illustrationQuestion: “Which way is up?”Analogy: Pilots who can’t see the horizon (night, weather, clouds) can feel like they’re climbing when they’re not. Trusting that feeling, some have pushed the nose down and flown into the ground.Spiritual parallel: Your heart can do the same—it lies when you can’t “see the horizon.”Jer 17:9 (ESV, excerpt): “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick…”Psalm 64 — What it shows us about the heartTroubled (vv. 1–2)The psalmist cries out from dread and fear of hidden threats.Real life: people can smile on the outside and still carry dread within.Obstinate (vv. 3–6)The wicked pursue their purpose and justify it; they scheme and say, “Who can see?”v. 6: “The inward mind and heart of a man are deep”—hard to probe, easily self-deceived.Dismissive (vv. 7–9)Even when God acts, people often shrug until consequences fall.We delay hard realities (sin, death, judgment) and live for the moment.Tension/hope (v. 10)“Let the righteous… take refuge in Him.”Question: If the heart is deceitful, how can we be upright in heart?The path forward — Train your heart to be a follower, not a leaderDraw the heart out with understandingProv 20:5 (ESV, excerpt): “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.”Practical means: steady Scripture intake, prayerful reflection, wise counsel, even counseling when needed. If you’re not working on your heart, your heart is working on you.Submit to God’s searching and standardJer 17:10 (ESV, excerpt): “I the LORD search the heart and test the mind…”John 12:48 (ESV, excerpt): “The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.”My heart isn’t the standard; God’s Word is.Trust the depth that brings peace, not chaosProv 18:4 (ESV, excerpt): “The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.”Rom 11:33 (ESV, excerpt): “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” (God’s wisdom is deep but not disorienting.)1 Cor 14:33 (ESV, excerpt): “God is not a God of confusion but of peace.”Yoke your life to JesusMatt 11:28–30 (ESV, excerpt): “Come to me… take my yoke upon you… and you will find rest for your souls.”Following Jesus trains the heart to walk in step with Him.ApplicationsCheck your instruments: When emotions are loud and visibility is low, fly by the instruments—the clear commands and promises of Scripture—rather than by feelings.Name the currents: Journal or pray through the “deep water” motives pulling you (Prov 20:5). Ask a mature believer or counselor to help you “draw them out.”Replace self-justification with Scripture-submission: Before acting, ask, “Where does God’s Word authorize or correct this?” (John 12:48).Stay with the body: We help each other keep our eyes on the horizon—stirring one another to love and good works (Heb 10:24–25).Refuge, then rejoice: Take refuge in the Lord (Ps 64:10), then let joy follow obedience, not feelings lead obedience.LandingThesis restated: You can’t trust your heart; you can trust God.Like Peter, we know where to look but can lose focus—so keep your eyes on Jesus, lean on His Word, and let your heart follow Him.Invitation: Whether your heart feels like “deep waters,” you’re ready to become a Christian, or you simply need prayer and a hug—the Lord and His people stand ready to help.
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  • Jesus' Playbook (From our 8-3-25 Worship)

    Jesus' Playbook (From our 8-3-25 Worship)
    Aug 9 2025

    Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/EeOsQsCmqwo

    Summary:
    Here’s a structured summary of your sermon transcript with the key flow, illustrations, and Scripture references preserved.

    Sermon Summary – “Jesus’ Playbook”

    Opening Illustration: Armando Galarraga’s Almost Perfect Game

    • Story: Since 1901, only 24 “perfect games” have happened in Major League Baseball (27 batters up, 27 down).
    • In 2010, pitcher Armando Galarraga had retired 26 batters when a blown umpire call at first base robbed him of perfection.
    • His response: no anger, no argument—he stayed calm and respectful.
    • Later, the umpire apologized in tears.
    • Application: His response was Christ-like—similar to Jesus in 1 Peter 2:20-24 (when wronged, He did not retaliate).

    Main Theme

    • Last week: “Satan’s Playbook” — lies and tactics to destroy.
    • This week: “Jesus’ Playbook” — truths and motives that guide Him.
    • Text focus: Philippians 2:6-11.

    Jesus’ Motivation & Modus Operandi (Philippians 2:6-11)

    1. Selfless Motivation
      • Philippians 2:6: Though God, He didn’t grasp at equality with God.
      • Came to earth not to prove Himself but out of love.
    2. Self-Emptying
      • Philippians 2:7: Left the Father’s side; became a servant, born in humble conditions.
    3. Ultimate Humility
      • Philippians 2:8: Obedient to death—even crucifixion.
    4. God’s Exaltation
      • Philippians 2:9-11: Exalted because He wasn’t self-seeking; every knee will bow.

    Jesus’ Rolodex of Truths

    For Those Who Don’t Care About God

    1. Repent or perish – Luke 13:3,5.
    2. I won’t force you – Romans 1:24-28.
    3. My kindness is to lead you home – Romans 2:4.
    4. I take no pleasure in your death – Ezekiel 33:11.
    5. I don’t want you to perish – 2 Peter 3:9.
    6. Satan is a liar – John 8:44-45.
    7. I care for you – John 10:11-13.

    For Those Outside Christ but Seeking

    1. I came to seek & save you – Luke 19:10.
    2. Come to Me, I’ll never cast you out – John 6:37.
    3. I’ll give you rest – Matthew 11:28-30.
    4. You’re not too dirty to be cleansed – Isaiah 1:18.
    5. You’re not too broken to be restored – Psalm 51:17; 34:18.
    6. You must be born again – John 3:3-5; Acts 2:37-38.
    7. Heaven will rejoice over you – Luke 15:7.
    8. I’ve been watching and waiting – Luke 15:20.

    For Christians

    1. I don’t want to condemn you – Romans 8:1; 1 Timothy 2:3-4.
    2. Satan has already lost—don’t listen to him – Revelation 12:9-10.
    3. You’re different—show it – 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 5:13-14.
    4. You need other Christians & they need you – Hebrews 10:23-25.
    5. When I discipline you, it’s out of love – Hebrews 12:5-6.
    6. You don’t have to be perfect, but you must be faithful – 1 John 1:7-9; Joel 2:12-13.
    7. We’ll spend eternity together—bring others – Matthew 28:19-20.

    Conclusion – Philippians 2:1-5

    • Be united, humble, selfless, and look to the interests of others.
    • Goal: Have the mind of Christ in how we think, act, and respond.
    • Invitation: Wherever you are in your spiritual journey—indifferent, seeking, or a believer—God loves you and calls you to Him today.
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  • Satan's Playbook (From Our 7-27-25 Worship)

    Satan's Playbook (From Our 7-27-25 Worship)
    Jul 31 2025
    Watch the Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/rOj0vYRU028 Summary:The speaker shares a real-life story of Scott Thompson, former Yahoo CEO, who lied on his resume about having a computer science degree—despite already being highly qualified. He lost his job when the truth came out.This story illustrates how lying doesn’t pay and introduces the root of lies: Satan is the source of lies.Key Scripture: John 8:44 (ESV) "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies."The main goal: To help Christians recognize Satan’s tactics (his “playbook”) and avoid being deceived.Section 1: Satan’s Modus Operandi (How Satan Operates)1. Satan is a DeceiverRevelation 12:9 (ESV) "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him."Deception = Pulling people off God’s path. Example: Like a billboard on the side of the road distracting travelers from their true destination.Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV) "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."Satan works to pull us off the “narrow path.”2. Satan is a SchemerEphesians 6:11 (ESV) "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."He constantly plots, tricks, and sets traps.Job 1: Satan tries to prove to God that Job only serves Him because he is blessed.3. Satan Disguises Himself2 Corinthians 11:14 (ESV) "And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light."Satan doesn’t always appear obviously evil; sometimes his temptations seem good or reasonable.4. Satan is an AccuserRevelation 12:10 (ESV) "And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, 'Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.'"Satan accuses believers before God, but God knows us and loves us.5. Satan is a Tempter1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 (ESV) "For when we were with you, we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction, just as it has come to pass, and just as you know. For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn about your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor would be in vain."He tempts us at our weakest points (e.g., tempting Jesus with bread after fasting).6. Satan Seeks to Capture and Ensnare2 Timothy 2:25-26 (ESV) "...God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will."Like a fisherman uses bait to catch fish, Satan lures us with temptations.7. Satan Seeks to Devour1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."His ultimate goal is destruction.Section 2: Satan’s Rolodex of LiesSatan customizes his lies to suit different types of people:A. Lies for Those Who Don’t Care About God“God’s Word Isn’t True.”Genesis 3: The original lie to Eve.People treat the Bible as just a fairy tale or book of morals.“You Can Define Truth for Yourself.”Romans 1:28-32 (ESV) "And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done... Though they know God's righteous decree... they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them."Moral relativism and “my truth/your truth” thinking.“You’re Fine Without God.”Luke 12:16-21 (ESV, Parable of the Rich Fool) "And he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’... But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’"Material success leads to pride and self-sufficiency.“Just Fit In—Don’t Stand Out.”Matthew 7:13-14 (see above)Pressure to conform, avoid being “too religious.”“You Have Plenty of Time.”2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV) "For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation."The lie of procrastination: “You can serve God later.”B. Lies for Those Who Want to Follow God“You Can’t Be Forgiven.”Romans 7:24-25; Romans 8:1 (ESV) "Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?... There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."Guilt ...
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