Walking In Wisdom
Charles Higham preaches on James 3:13-18.
Westminster Presbyterian Church Sumter SC
Sermons of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sumter, South Carolina
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Mixed Messages
Stuart Mizelle preaches on James 3:7-12
Our Severe Tongue Problem
Stuart Mizelle preaches on James 3:3-8.
Watch Your Mouth (And Your Heart)
We as believers are called to be careful with our speech. Stuart preaches on James 3:1-5.
Do Paul and James Contradict Each Other?
A great question. Stuart answers it during this week sermon.
Essence of True Faith
Stuart preaches on James 2:14-26 and discusses one the more difficult passages in scripture.
No Partiality
How do discern who to love? This week Stuart preaches on James 2:1-9.
Practicing Pure Relgion
Is Christianity simply a relationship, or is it a relgion? Ruling Elder Charles Higham clarifies as he steps into the pulpit to preach on James 1:26-27.
What Receiving the Word is Really Like
The good news of Jesus applies to every aspect of our lives. Hear Stuart preach on James 1:21-25.
Put Away and Receive
Stuart preaches on James 1:19-21 and how the looking to Jesus helps us put away our sin.
Knowing the Good and Generous God
God is good, all the time. Stuart preaches on the goodness of God as he continues his series through James. The passage this morning is James 1:16-18.
The Steadfast Life
Assistant Pastor Nathan preaches on James 1:12-15.
Boasting Well
Assistant Pastor Nathan Thomas preaches on James 1:9-11.
Ask God for Wisdom
Have you ever asked God for wisdom? Every last one of us should! Stuart preaches on James 1:5-85 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will…
Life's Difficulties, Faith's Joys
Stuart preaches from the first four verses of the Epistles of James. How could we possibly have joy when we face trials of various kinds?
Faithfulness to Christ
Stuart begins a new series called "Walk the Line." In the opening sermon, Rev. Mizelle reads to the congregation the Epistle of James.
You Follow Me
Stuart concludes his series "I Will Follow Him" by preaching on John 21:18-22. In this passage Jesus tells Peter "You follow me!" Let us be like Peter and follow Jesus.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Stecker
Come listen to Dr. Stecker as he concludes the 2026 Westminster Men's Conference by focusing on Saul and Samuel in 1 Samuel 8-10.
True Disciples Make True Disciples
What does it mean to be "fishers of men?" Join Assistant Pastor Nathan Thomas as he continues the series "I Will Follow Him" with a sermon on Matthew 4:18-22.
From Closed to Open
Join us as Stuart preaches his Easter sermon on Luke 24:13-53. He is risen indeed!
True Disciples Love
How does one know if you are a follower of Jesus? Stuart answers this as he continues his discipleship series by preaching on John 23:34-35.
True Disciples Abide in Jesus' Word Part 2
Stuart finishes up his preaching on John 8:31-32. Do not forget his challenge of engaging with Jesus by going through the Gospel of John a chapter a day.
True Disciples Abide in Jesus' Word Part 1
Continuing the series "I Will Follow Him," Stuart preaches on John 8::31-32. Also, respond to the call Stuart makes by engaging with God's Word. Read and pray through one chapter a day of the Gospel According to John.
Follow Mode
Continuing our series "I Will Follow Him", Stuart revisits Luke 9:23-25 and preaches on pursuing the God who pursues us.
A Call to Die
What does it mean to "take up your cross"? Stuart covers this difficult saying of Jesus. The passage for the sermon is Luke 9:23-25
The Norm of Extreme DIscipleship
We are continuing the series "I will Follow Him" with this week focusing on the extreme nature of being a follower of Christ. Join us as Stuart preaches on the passage of Luke 9:23-25.
Trained to be like Jesus
We begin a new series titled I Will Follow Him. Join us as Stuart preaches on Luke 6:40 and Christians will grow to be like their Savior.
Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus
What do you do when a winter storm moves in and a conference has to be postponed? You worship of course! Listen in as Stuart preaches on 2 Peter 3:18.
Growing Deep and WIde in the Love of Christ
Pastor Stuart closes the series "Deep and Wide" with a call to dive all the way in the love of Christ and experience the riches which can only be found in the love of the Savior. The passage today is Ephesians 3:14-19.
Deep and Wide: Widespread Discipleship Depth
As we continue our series Deep and Wide, Stuart preaches on the role of discipleship in the Christian life. The passage for this morning is Matthew 28:18-20.
Maturity for Everyone
Pastor Stuart begins a new series titled Deep and Wide as he preaches from Colossians 1:28-29.
Our Humble Savior
In the final sermon of the series One of Us, Assistant Pastor Nathan preaches through Philippians 2:1-11.
Why the God Man?
Pastor Stuart considers the question "Why the God Man?" in the third part of the series One of Us. The passage this morning is Hebrews 2:17
Born Under the Law
Join Pastor Stuart for the second sermon in the series, One of Us. Today, we look at Galatians 4:4-5 to hear a message . . . "Born Under the Law". In this message, we are encouraged by the fact that Jesus, the Son of God, was born under the law for us. Being under the law, at the very least, includes the idea that we must meet the demand or face the penalty. Jesus met all the demands of God's law.…
The Mystery of the Incarnation
Join Pastor Stuart for the first sermon in the series, One of Us. Today, we look at John 1:1-14 to hear a message . . . "The Mystery of the Incarnation". In this message, we are encouraged to see the incarnation as a deeply profound and unfathomable mystery. At the same time, we need to understand that the incarnation is foundational to knowing God and experiencing salvation. The appropriate…
Hope to be Shared
Join Pastor Stuart for the ninth and final lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at 1 Peter 3:13-16 to hear a message . . . "Hope to be Shared". In this message, we are encouraged to always be ready to explain our hope in Christ. Here are some of the main points from the sermon: Being prepared begins and ends (and includes everything in-between) with Jesus. When we share our hope with…
Waiting for the Blessed Hope
Join Pastor Nathan for the eighth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Titus 2:11-14 to hear a message . . . "Waiting for the Blessed Hope". 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.
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
Join Pastor Stuart for the seventh lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Colossians 1:24-27 to hear a message . . . "Christ in You, the Hope of Glory". In this message, we hear the following points: We are to find great encouragement in these seven words: Christ in you, the hope of glory. Christ dwells with and in his people by the Holy Spirit. The hope God promises in Christ is…
A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5)
Join Pastor Stuart for the sixth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at 1 Peter 1:3-5 to hear a message . . . "A Living Hope". Today, we are reminded that: All who trust in Jesus have a living hope. This hope is “alive” because Jesus is alive. Because Jesus has been raised from the dead, we who believe have new life as well. This living hope contains the promise that we are guarded by…
In Hope of Eternal Life (Titus 1:1-4)
Join Pastor Stuart for the fifth lesson in our series, High Hopes. Today, we look at Titus 1:1-4 to hear a message . . . "In Hope of Eternal Life". Today, we are reminded that: The God who never lies has promised eternal life to those who trust in Jesus. The eternal life God promises is not simply about the quantity of life; it is also about the quality of life. The life God promises is the life…
Glorious Hope (Romans 5:1-5)
Join Pastor Stuart for the fourth lesson in our series, High Hopes. This week, we turn to Romans 5:1-5 to hear about . . . "Glorious Hope". Today, we are reminded that: Those who trust in Jesus have a glorious hope. This hope is grounded in God’s grace to us in Christ. Because of Jesus, we who believe have a right standing with God. Since we have this standing in Christ, we not only have peace…
Plans Full of Hope (Jeremiah 29:4-14)
Join Pastor Stuart for the next part in our new series, High Hopes. In this third lesson, we turn to Jeremiah 29:4-14 to hear about . . . "Plans Full of Hope". Today, we are reminded that: God’s plans for his children give us hope for the future. God’s plans are not our plans. God’s plans have an ultimate goal in mind. God’s plans for our ultimate good are found in Christ. So let’s trust God as we…
Hope in the Darkness (Lamentations 3:19-24)
Join Pastor Nathan as we continue in our new series, High Hopes. In our second lesson, we turn to Lamentations 3:19-24 to learn about . . . "Hope in the Darkness". Today, we are reminded that: In the Scriptures, hope is the joyful anticipation of a confident expectation. Because the Lord’s love never ceases, we can hope in Him. So, let us keep our hope in the faithful love of Jesus. You can learn…
The God of Hope (Romans 15:13)
Join Pastor Stuart as we begin our new series, High Hopes. In this first lesson, we turn to Romans 15:13 to learn about . . . "The God of Hope". In this lesson, we learn: God is the God of hope. In the Scriptures, hope is the joyful anticipation of a confident expectation. We can abound in joyful and certain hope because the almighty God who cannot lie has promised. This kind of hope only comes…
Good Life - Persecution for Following Christ (Matt 5:10-12)
Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:10-12 to learn how . . . "The Good Life = Persecution for Following Christ". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, those who are persecuted for following him have the good life. If we truly follow Jesus, we can expect some form of persecution. We experience God’s blessing in persecution in…
Good Life - Peacemaking (Matthew 5:9)
Join Pastor Nathan for the sixth lesson in our series, The Good Life. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:9 to learn how . . . "The Good Life - Peacemaking". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, peacemakers have the good life. So let us cling to Jesus and follow him in the way of peace. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian Church at https://www.westminsterpca.net . Join us Sunday…
Good life - Purity of Heart (Matthew 5:8)
Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:8 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the pure in heart have the “good life." Jesus emphasizes the internal over the external To be pure in heart is, at the very least, genuine integrity without hypocrisy. The breathtaking…
Good Life - Mercy (Matthew 5:7)
Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:7 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the merciful have the “good life." Mercy is displayed in at least two ways: Willingly withholding deserved judgment. Kindness and care for those in need. God blesses the merciful because he…
Good life - Thirsting for Righteousness (Matthew 5:6)
Join Pastor Nathan for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:6 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness have the "good life." let’s ask the Spirit to produce Christ-like meekness in our lives. You can learn more about Westminster Presbyterian…
Good Life - Meekness (Matthew 5:5)
Join Pastor Stuart for the last lesson in our series, The Good Life, about following Jesus. This week, we turn to Matthew 5:5 to learn about . . . "The Good Life". In this lesson, we learn: According to Jesus, the meek have the “good life." “Meek” refers to those who are humble, gentle, and willing to lay aside their rights and desires for a greater good. Jesus is the perfect example of this kind…