Pastor Jud

Pump Out the Septic Tank (click here to listen)

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When problems arise in our life and in our church we need to consider the underlying cause of the problem and take care of it. Like having a sewage problem in our home we can't ignore things and just step around the overflow. We might pump out the septic tank and stop the trouble for a time but after a while we need to go out to the drainage field and dig out the roots that are blocking the flow.

May you be richly blessed as you hear and apply God's truths to your life.

The Finisher

2012-02-26T18:00:00.001-08:00

God is the author and finisher of our faith. I pray that you will be blessed by this message from Philippians 1: 2-11.

The Price of Peace

2012-02-19T12:37:00.002-08:00

I've been back in the pulpit for four weeks now after taking a short leave of absence when my wife Cheryl was in the final weeks of her fight with ovarian cancer. She stepped across into glory on January 11th and I have had to adjust to life as a widower.

This week's sermon discusses how costly it was for Christ to pay for our peace with God. The war is over but we will still have our skirmishes with the flesh. Our text is found in Romans 5: 1-8.

May you be richly blessed as you listen to this application of God's Word.

Celebrate Christ - Sunday Sermon December 25, 2011

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Today's message is a call for believers to not just celebrate the holiday of Christmas but rather to focus on and celebrate our Lord and Savior. We Celebrate Christ because He is God's perfect gift to mankind. Our scripture is found in Luke 2:1-20.
I pray that you will let Jesus will be your Savior and Lord as you make preparations to begin the new year.

Christmas Travel- Sunday Sermon December 18, 2011

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I hope your plans for Christmas include visits with family and friends. I pray that as you embark on your Christmas Travel that you don't forget Christ in your comings and goings.

Today's sermon looks at how John the Baptist was given a special mission to prepare the way for the coming Messiah and how he was faithful to his calling. The scripture for the message is found in Luke 1: 67-80 and John 1:6-18.

May the Lord richly bless you as you prepare to celebrate the coming of His Son to the earth.

Planning for Christmas- Sunday Sermon December 11, 2011

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I pray that your plans for Christmas include making time for the Savior we celebrate. In today's sermon, we examine how God began to reveal His plans for the first Christmas way back in the Garden of Eden. We then see the fruition of His plan in sending the angel Gabriel to tell Mary that she was to bear the Christ Child. Our primary scripture passage is found in Luke 1: 26-38.

God's perfect plan included the offer of salvation to you and me. Have you accepted God's wonderful gift of His Son? If not, I invite you do do so today.

Can You Give Too Much? Sunday Sermon December 4. 2011

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As we approach the celebration of Christmas, everyone gets in such a stir finding the perfect gifts for everyone on their list. Some folks will put themselves in debt to make sure that their children get everything they want. While there is nothing wrong with giving gifts to those we love, we need to make sure that we are giving the right way. In today's sermon, we examine the question, "Can You Give Too Much?" in light of God's principles of giving. The scripture for today's message is found in 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15.

May the Lord richly bless you as you look forward to coming of the Christ Child.

We've Fallen and We Can't Get Up - Sunday Sermon - November 27, 2011

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This week, we look at man's fallen nature and see that the only way we can come into a right relationship with God is through accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. Please click on the title above to hear the sermon. The scripture for today's message is Romans 3:10-26.

May the Lord bless you as we close out the week of Thanksgiving and look forward to the season of Advent.

"A Thank Offering" Sunday Sermon November 20, 2011

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This week's sermon focuses on the importance of being thankful in all things. The scripture passage for the message is found in Leviticus 7:11-15. Please click on the title above to listen to the sermon.
I pray that you and your loved ones have a blessed Thanksgiving celebration this week.

"Check Your Batteries" Sunday Sermon November 13, 2011

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I hope you enjoy listening to today's sermon "Check Your Batteries"
Scripture Text Galatians 6:7-10.Please click on the title above to hear the MP3.

As believers, we can run completely out of energy if we try to function in our own power. We must remain connected to Christ and continue in good works to His praise and glory.

To download and listen to the sermon on your iPod or other audio player, paste the link below into your web browser
https://minigroup.com/attachments/45267/original/111311.mp3

"Open Arms" Sunday Sermon November 6, 2011

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I pray that you have had a blessed week. Please click on the title above to hear this week's Sunday morning sermon: Open Arms Scripture reference 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.

May you be encouraged by our preaching of the Word of God.

Sunday Sermon October 30, 2011

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Please click on the title above to hear Progress Reports. The scripture for this message is found in Ephesians 1:15-23.
We hope you are blessed by the preaching of God's Word and invite you to come and visit our church when you are in the Hinesville area.

Sunday Sermon October 9, 2011

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We had a great time of fellowship at Homecoming today. The church enjoyed special music presented by Bob Weil before the sermon. The hospitality/homecoming committee went all out to have the fellowship hall set up for a wonderful meal and time of fellowship.
Please click on the title above to hear this week's sermon- "Faithful Servants" Matthew 25:14-30.

Please feel free to come and worship with us any Sunday.

Welcome

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I am Judson Maxwell, Pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Hinesville, GA.

Welcome to Westside Baptist Pastor's Blog

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On October 9th, Westside Baptist will celebrate 58 years of service to the Lord and the Hinesville, Georgia community.
Any time you are in the Hinesville area, we would love to have you come and visit in our Sunday morning or evening services or our mid-week prayer meeting and Bible study.