Join Pastor Stuart for the third part in our new series, Living on a Prayer. In this lesson, we turn again to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we take a closer look at the idea of . . . "Hallowing Prayer". In this lesson, we see: When we pray, we are to “hallow” the name of God. To “hallow” is to set apart as special and significant. The great desire of our prayers is for God to be honored above everything in our lives, in the church, in our community, and in the world. The good news of Jesus is that he will bring about the universal recognition of God’s glory. Therefore, we ought to ..read more

Join Pastor Nathan as we continue in our new series, Living on a Prayer. In our second lesson, we return to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we take a closer look at . . . "Going to the Father". In this lesson, we see: When we pray, we are going to our Father in heaven. Therefore, we ought to pray with honesty and awe as we and our brothers and sisters go to our heavenly Father. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC! Find us on social media at @WPCSumter ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Living on a Prayer. In our first lesson, we turn to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we take a closer look at . . . "Jesus' Prayer Pattern". In this lesson, we see: Jesus has given us a pattern for prayer. This model prayer of Jesus instructs us in the attitudes and priorities of prayer.  This prayer reminds us we are a community of disciples and not merely individual followers of Christ. Every phrase of this prayer demonstrates the grace of God in Christ towards us. Therefore, we ought to practice praying according to the pattern J ..read more

Join Pastor Nathan as we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:2 to learn about . . . "The Essential Nature of Prayer in the Christian Life". In this lesson, we learn that . . . Prayer is essential in the Christian life. So we should let our lives be filled with prayer. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Find us on social media at @WPCSumter ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart for the final lesson in our series, Let's Get Spiritual. This week, we turn again to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 1:15-23 to be reminded of God's . . . "Resurrection Power". In this lesson, we see: God wants us to know that he is powerfully at work in all who believe. The Holy Spirit works within us with the power of the resurrection of Jesus. There are several reasons why someone may not experience this power: Unbelief. Unenlightened. Unwilling to experience "death." The good news is that even with our deficiencies, God is able to do immeasurably more than ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, Let's Get Spiritual. This week, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:25-32 for a grace-filled admonishment that we . . . "Don't Grieve the Spirit". In this lesson, we see: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit. The fact that the Spirit can be grieved indicates he is personal. How do we grieve the Spirit? Because the Spirit is holy (that is, set apart from sin), there is a sense in which all sin is grievous to him. More specifically, willful, rebellious attitudes and behavior grieve the Spirit. Even more specifically, relationa ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Let's Get Spiritual. In our fifth lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Corinthians 12:1-11 for a reminder of the nature and purpose of . . . "Spiritual Gifts". In this lesson, we see: The Holy Spirit gives gifts to all who are in Christ. While there are a variety of gifts, they are all given for the good of the church. The Spirit decides what gift(s) each believer receives. At the same time, we are encouraged to earnestly desire what is best for the church. The Spirit empowers these gifts so that we are built up in Christ. Ultima ..read more

Join Pastor Nathan for the fourth lesson in our series, Let's Get Spiritual. This week, we turn to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:15-21 to hear the blessings of a . . . "Spirit Filled Melody". In this lesson, we see: Our lives should reflect the work of the Holy Spirit So let's live a life filled with the Holy Spirit. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net. Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC! Find us on social media at @WPCSumter ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart as we continue in our series, Let's Get Spiritual. In this third lesson, we turn again to the Apostle Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:16-26 for a reminder of God's work of salvation bearing . . . "Spiritual Fruit". In this lesson, we see: The fruit of the Spirit is the work of the Spirit. Apart from the Spirit we produce bad fruit. The best we can muster by ourselves is fake fruit. Ultimately, the fruit of the Spirit is about Jesus. Therefore, we can RELY on the Spirit to produce his fruit in us as we . . . Remember God is at work in you. Employ the resources of Christ. L ..read more

Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, Let's Get Spiritual. In our first lesson, we turn to the Apostle Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 2:12-16 for . . . "A Spiritual Primer". In this lesson, we see: A preliminary point – The word “spiritual” in Scripture ordinarily means “pertaining to the Holy Spirit.” The Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for receiving all God has for us in Christ. Apart from the Spirit: We cannot accept or truly understand God’s truth. We have no access to Christ. As the Spirit of wisdom and truth, the Holy Spirit not only points us to Jesus, he connec ..read more