by Westside Christian Fellowship | Dec 22, 2012 | Articles
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). There is a significant shift in the church today to avoid controversial truths, such as sin. God’s Word says to confront, confess, and turn from sin,...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Dec 12, 2012 | Articles
Part two in a series on marriage. Perhaps one of the most difficult Scriptures dealing with divorce or separation is found in 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, “A wife must not leave her husband. But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else go back to him. And the...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Dec 5, 2012 | Articles
The marriage series articles and the sermon series videos on our website are the most requested from our local and national audience; therefore, I’m revisiting the series to close out 2012. Here is part 1: The Bible describes the intoxicating power of passion...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Dec 1, 2012 | Articles
There are many signs of a healthy church such as the proclamation of truth, community outreach, spiritual growth, and so on, but powerful prayer and deep conviction should top the list. This will be my focus. Every year, I try to spend a few days alone in a cabin to...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 24, 2012 | Articles
As a pastor, I often hear this statement. Responses differ depending on the situation, but one thing is clear: Our passion and purpose, along with obedience to God, are closely interwoven. Problems arise when we seek comfort, convenience, money, status, or recognition...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 13, 2012 | Articles
By Shane Idleman This week, the Christian Post ran the following headline: ‘Vampire, Occult Entertainment Going Too Far? Christian Leaders Urge Action’. The article captured the words of Steve Wohlberg, director of White Horse Media: “[These programs] will only...
