Westside Church of Redding Sermons

BIG IDEA: A right relationship between God’s Apostles and God’s people will go hand in hand with a right relationship to the Truth. *Two relational contrasts: 1) How the Galatians related to Paul in the past vs. now. (v.13-16)     a. They received him sacrificially instead of rejecting him scornfully.     b. Now they treat him as an enemy for telling them the truth plainly. 2) How the false teachers relate to the Galatians vs. how Paul relates to them. (v.17-20)     a. They flatter them so that the Galatians may make much of them.    b. Paul works for them so that Christ will be formed in them. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardlessof nation, gender, or social status.All of you were slaves under the Law. (v.1-3)All of you are sons in Christ. (v.4-7)God not only redeems and adopts you as His children by sending His Son. God also then seals you as His children by sending the Spirit of His Son.The Spirit confirms we are sons of God. (v.6,7a)The Spirit carries us us into our inheritance as sons of God. (v.7b-11)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

 BIG IDEA: All who believe in Christ are part of the same unfolding plan, regardless of nation, gender, or social status. 1) All of you were slaves under the Law. (v.1-3) 2) All of you are sons in Christ. (v.4-7) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Law is good if used lawfully, and destructive if misused.1) The Law can’t provide life. (v.21)2) The Law can put everything under sin. (v.22-23)3) The Law can prepare you for Christ. (v.24-26)4) The Law can’t plunge Jews and Gentiles into joyful unity. (v.27-29)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

EASTER SUNDAY, 2026 Acts 26:19-29 BIG IDEA: A risen Jesus is a message worth sharing. *7 reasons it’s worth sharing: 1) Because it’s a message that’s divine. (v.19) 2) Because it’s a message that’s for everyone. (v.20a) 3) Because it’s a message that’s for changing lives. (v.20b) 4) Because it’s a message that’s worth dying for. (v.21) 5) Because it’s a message that’s consistent. (v.22,23)6) Because it’s a message that’s true and rational. (v.24-27) 7) Because it’s a message that’s able to make you like Paul. (v.28,29) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Law is given to AMPLIFY God’s promise.*Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise:1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16)2) By showing up late. (v.17,18)3) By turning up the volume of sin. (v.19a)4) By offering up inferiorities. (v.19b-20)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Law is given to amplify God’s promise. *Four ways the Law amplifies God’s promise: 1) By bringing up a difference. (v.16) 2) By showing up late. (v.17,18) 3) By turning up the volume of sin. (v.19a) 4) By offering up inferiorities. (v.19b-20) THE NEWS WE PROCLAIM, Pt. #13 "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: You belong to sacred history.* Four reasons your story fits into sacred history:1) You’re justified the same way as Abraham. (v.6,7)2) You’re blessed the same way as Abraham. (v.8,9)3) You’re cursed the same way as Abraham’s descendants if you try someother way. (v.10-12)4) You’re redeemed the same way as Abraham’s descendants if you turn andtrust God’s way. (V.13,14)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Both salvation (justification) and all its promised benefits belong to Jews and Gentiles alike through faith alone in Christ.* Three proofs that justification and its benefits are ours on the basis of faith:1) A proof from the obvious. (v.21)2) A proof from their experience. (v.1-5)3) A proof from faith’s provenance. (v.6)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: To trust in Jesus Christ, and so to become united to Him by faith, is to begin a whole new life.*Two things true faith in Christ involves:1) A death.2) A new life."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: No one is justified by their own works.1) Justification is either a declaration of your righteousness based on yourperfect works…*(“Justification by works”— Right standing with God earned bydemonstrating your perfect obedience to God’s laws.)OR2) Justification is a declaration of your righteousness based on Christ’simputed works.*(“Justification by faith”— Right standing with God earned by Jesusbut declared to be yours through faith alone.)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

 BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God.*Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God:1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13)2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally.(v.14)3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a)4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about.(v.16b-21)5) It was something Paul did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God.(v.22-24)6) It was something Paul confirmed the Apostles in Jerusalem were incomplete agreement with. (2:1-6)7) It was something Paul partnered with the Apostles in Jerusalem to keepproclaiming. (v.7-10)8) It was something Paul was even willing to confront Peter about. (v.11-14)a. Four reasons Peter “stands condemned”:i. He’s a leading Apostle. v.11ii. He’s leaving the table. v.12iii. He’s dissembling by example. v.13iv. He’s sidestepping the gospel. v.14 "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God.*Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God:1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13)2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14)3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a)4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21)5) It was something Paul did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God. (v.22-24)6) It was something Paul confirmed the Apostles in Jerusalem were in complete agreement with. (2:1-6)7) It was something Paul partnered with the Apostles in Jerusalem to keep proclaiming. (v.7-10)a. Four reasons we can ‘see’ for this partnership:i. They were entrusted with the same gospel.ii. They were empowered by the same Lord.iii. They were exhibiting the same fruit.iv. They were eager to remember the same thing.8) It was something Paul ... (v.11-14)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God.*Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God:1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13)2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14)3) It was something Paul didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a)4) It was something Paul didn’t immediately consult with anyone about. (v.16b-21)5) It was something Paul did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God. (v.22-24)6) It was something Paul confirmed the Apostles in Jerusalem were incomplete agreement with. (2:1-6)7) It was something Paul partnered with the Apostles in Jerusalem to keepproclaiming. (v.7-10)8) It was something Paul… (v.11-14)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God.*Eight proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God:1)It was something he once violently opposed. (v.13)2)It was something he says went against his best interests professionally. (v.14)3)It was something he didn’t look for and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a)4)It was something he didn’t immediately consult with anyone about before preaching it. (v.16b-21)5)It was something he did that caused the churches in Judea to glorify God. (v.22-24)6)It was something he __________________________________. (2:1-6)7)It was something he __________________________________. (2:7-10)8)It was something he __________________________________. (2:11-14)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The gospel is a message from God. *Four proofs that this news Paul proclaims is from God: 1) It was something Paul violently opposed. (v.13) 2) It was something that went against Paul’s best interests professionally. (v.14) 3) It was something Paul didn’t seek out and couldn’t resist. (v.15,16a) 4) It was something Paul didn't immediately consult with anyone about before preaching it. (v.16b-17)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

Christmas Eve Service"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God will be with you.1)God will be with you in your fears— He sends His people and His promises.2)God will be with you in your faithlessness— He sends His pledges.3)God will be with you in your frailty— He sends His own Person. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Don’t be afraid— your God will come and save you.*3 reasons God’s people don’t have to be afraid:1) The promise of salvation. (v.1-4)2) The power of salvation. (v.5-7)3) The procession of salvation. (v.8-10)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The Christ is coming forth.*The Christ who is coming forth…1) …will be miraculous from the start. (v.1)2) …will be moved by the Spirit of the LORD. (v.2)3) …will be marked in His rule by:a. Righteous judgment (v.3-5)b. Peace and love through changed natures (v.6-9)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: It makes no sense to trade the grace of Christ for a different gospel.*Four reasons it doesn’t make sense:1)It represents a desertion of the God who called them. (v.6)2)It entertains a perversion of the good news sent to them. (v.7)3)It results in the damnation of the ones who trouble them. (v.8-9)4)It questions the motivation of why Paul came to them. (v.10)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The news we proclaim is the grace of God to you, that brings peace with God to you, through faith.*Three reasons we have peace with God:1) The gracious payment at the cross.2) The gracious purpose of the cross.3) The gracious plan for the cross.*All of which deserves grateful praise for the cross."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Paul speaks for God to the churches.*Five questions we’re going to answer about this letter:1) Who is writing?Paul, on behalf of the Christian community, but his words ultimately come from God.2) To whom is he writing?The churches in Galatia that he & Barnabas founded during the first missionary journey chronicled in Acts 13.3) When is he writing?A.D. 48-494) Why is he writing?To counter the threat of false teachers.5) What is he writing?a. The news we proclaim is divine. (chap. 1 – 2:14)b. The news we proclaim is justification through faith in Christ. (chap. 2:15 - 4)c. The news we proclaim is going to change the way you live. (chap. 5,6)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: To call lost people ‘Brothers’ requires conditions to be met.*Six conditions that must be met:1) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be chosen by God.2) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be saved through sanctification by theSpirit.3) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be saved through belief in the truth.4) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be called by God.5) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be preached to.6) To call them ‘brothers’ they must be firm/stand firm.2 Thess. 2:13-15MISSIONS EMPHASIS"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Everyone has a place in God’s bigger purpose.*Five places in God’s bigger purpose:1) Boaz became a kinsman-redeemer. (v.13)2) Ruth became a wife & mother. (v.13,14)3) The witnesses & well-wishers became prophets. (v.14,15)4) Naomi became a foster-mother. (v.15,16)5) Obed became a servant. (v.17-22)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Through a redeemer, the dead can live on in the living.* Four parts of the process to perpetuate the name of the dead:1)The custom to confirm the right to redeem. (v.7-8)2)The exercise of that right to redeem. (v.9-10) 3)The response to notarize the transaction. (v.11a)4)The blessing of the witnesses. (v.11b-12)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Redemption comes at a cost.1)Redemption requires public commitment. (v.1-2)2)Redemption requires a willing redeemer. (v.3-4)3)Redemption requires a painful sacrifice. (v.5-6"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Fear God, not people.* 3 reasons to be bold for God and not fear people:1)Nothing stays covered up.2)Nothing is scarier than God.3)Nothing happens apart from God."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Who you are [as one of God’s people] is determined by all your redeemer has done [and will do] for you.1)Who you are isn’t determined by other people. (v.14,15)2)Who you are isn’t determined by your past. (v.16,17)3)Who you are isn’t determined by what you do. (v.18)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks.1)Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6)2)Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9)3)Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11)4)Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a)5)Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Those who trust in God’s loyal love are willing to take risks.1) Such trust risks submitting to earthly authorities. (v.6)2) Such trust risks misunderstanding. (v.7-9)3) Such trust risks putting others first. (v.10,11)4) Such trust risks losing good things for the sake of the best. (v.12, 13a)5) Such trust risks leaving the results in God’s hands. (v.13b)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

 BIG IDEA: Naomi seeks rest for Ruth.*Four steps for rest commanded by Naomi:1) Naomi commands Ruth to wash (v.3a)2) Naomi commands Ruth to anoint herself (v.3b)3) Naomi commands Ruth to put on her cloak (v.3c)4) Naomi commands Ruth to present herself to Boaz (v.4-5)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s loyal love does not forsake the living or the dead.* Three ways God’s loyal love shows through the actions of Boaz:1) Boaz has providentially taken notice of Ruth. (v.19)2) Boaz has the potential to redeem what’s been lost to Naomi. (v.20)3) Boaz has promised extended protection & provision for Ruth and Naomi. (v.21-23)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-18)a.The result of God’s grace is satisfaction beyond mere sustenance. (v.14)b.The result of God’s grace is permission for unusual abundance. (v.15,16)c.The result of God’s grace exceeds hopeful expectance. (v.17)d.The result of God’s grace overflows personal requirements. (v.18)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s people are surrounded by God’s grace.1)The route of God’s grace is a happy-to-do-it Boaz. (v.8,9)2)The recipient of God’s grace is an unentitled Ruth. (v.10)3)The reason for this grace is her loyal love to Naomi. (v.11,12)4)The root of that grace is a self-glorifying Yahweh. (v.13)5)The result of God’s grace is a satisfaction-exceeding abundance that overflows to others. (v.14-16)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God’s [personal, purposeful, powerful] Providence is at work [to showHis people loyal love] even behind [what appears to be] coincidence.1) Naomi ‘happens’ to have an important relative in Bethlehem. (v.1)2) Ruth ‘happens’ to take the initiative out of loyal love for Naomi. (v.2)3) Ruth ‘happens’ to glean in Boaz’s field. (v.3)4) Boaz ‘happens’ to be a god-fearing man. (v.4)5) Boaz ‘happens’ to take notice of her. (v.5-7)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God is ‘the Almighty,’ and nothing can stop His loyal love from comingto His people.1) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unrecognized. (v.19)2) Even if the coming of His loyal love is unappreciated. (v.20-21)3) Even if the coming of His loyal love is underestimated. (v.22) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: God can show His loyal love through others. *Four qualities of loyal love:1)Loyal love commits to go with you.2)Loyal love commits to settle with you.3)Loyal love commits to identify with you.4)Loyal love commits to eternity with you."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The hope of rescue is always found in the direction of God’s gracious visitation.1)Even if the return in that direction is lagging. (v.6,7) 2)Even if the return in that direction is halting. (v.8-10) 3)Even if the return in that direction is revealing. (v.11-18) "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: The story of rescue is always written on dark backgrounds.The dark background of the context. (v.1, 2)The dark background of catastrophe. (v.3-5)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: There are steps we can take to better hear God’s call to service.*Four steps to take when seeking to serve:Be regularly in the place God is found. (v.1)Be routinely serving already. (vv.2-3)Be respectful toward God-given authorities. (vv.4-7)Be receptive to God-given authorities. (vv.8,9)Be responsive to God’s call. (v.10)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern. *The six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response: 1)    Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)2)    Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)3)    Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)4)    Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)5)    The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)6)    The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a) *The six-petition pattern of true prayer in Jesus’ response:A.   For God’s Glory:1)    A petition about God’s character.2)    A petition about God’s kingdom.3)    A petition about God’s commands. B.    For Our Good:1)    A petition about our daily conditions.2)    A petition about our past crimes.3)    A petition about our future crucibles."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.*Six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.* Five sights for witnesses:1) See the tomb— Accept Jesus has died and was buried. (v.1)2) See the angel— Admit something supernatural has happened. (v.2-4)3) See the place— Acknowledge the tomb is empty! (v.5-6)4) See the charge— Announce He’s risen and going before you. (v.7)5) See the Savior— Adore Him first by faith, then face-to-face. (v.8-10)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: It wasn't the particular kind of physical pain Christ endured or the particular extent of physical suffering He endured that made His death particular.What made Christ’s death unique was 1) Who He was,2) How He came to be on that cross, and3) Why. "This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Christians should remember the importance of Palm Sunday.*7 reasons Palm Sunday is important:Because it teaches us that Jesus knew beforehand the disappointment and rejection that was coming, but “went on ahead” anyway. (v.28)Because it teaches us we’ll always find things ‘just as Jesus has told us.’ (v.29-32)Because it teaches us that the claim of Jesus (as Lord) supersedes the rights of ownership. (v.33,34)Because it teaches us Jesus always has a reason for the things He does. (v.35)Because it teaches us we should recognize Jesus as our King. (v.36-38)Because it teaches us Jesus and those with Him will always face opposition. (v. 39,40)Because it teaches us the great tenderness and compassion of Jesus towards sinners. (v.41,42)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: All true Christians are connected to each other in Christ Jesus.*Four parts of Paul’s connecting closing words:A greeting for each one in the Philippian church community. (v.21a)A greeting from Paul’s immediate companions. (v.21b)A greeting from ‘all the other saints’ close by. (v.22)A blessing for a connected people from a shared Christ. (v.23)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Any gift, whether to the Lord’s work or to the Lord’s workmen, is of greater worth and higher significance when viewed as a gift to God.1) Paul’s commendation to the church for the gift. (v.14-16)2) Paul’s motivation for bringing up the gift. (v.17)3) Paul’s clarification about the gift. (v.18)4) Paul’s reciprocation for the gift. (v.19)5) Paul’s declaration about the God of all gifts. (v.20)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Christ gives strength sufficient for any situation. * “Contentment” = Christ-sufficiency.Christ-sufficiency to face situations of lowness. (humiliation, poverty, suffering, persecution, opposition, sickness, lack, defeat, sorrow, failure, weakness, obscurity… etc.)Christ-sufficiency to face situations of abundance. (triumph, wealth, pleasure, safety, support, health, plenty, victory, happiness, strength, fame… etc.)"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Every-“thing” that is excellent and worthy of praise belongs to God.*Two connected commands that summarize Paul’s letter:Carefully consider “these things” (cultivate a Christ-like mindset)…so as toPurposefully practice “these things” (live-out the Christ-like pattern)."This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.