West Shore Free Church

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Scripture-forward sermons for lived discipleship.

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West Shore Free Church publishes sermon audio rooted in Scripture and congregational life. Recent messages move from Romans and Revelation to Holy Week, the B.L.E.S.S. practices, prayer, listening, and the church mission to follow Jesus and make him known.

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About West Shore Free Church

West Shore Free Church is a weekly sermon podcast built around biblical teaching, congregational worship, and practical discipleship. The feed sounds like a church speaking to its own people, but the themes are broad enough for listeners outside that room. Scripture leads the movement. Recent sermons work through Romans 12, Revelation 1, Revelation 19, Hebrews 12, Good Friday, Easter, and a B.L.E.S.S. series on neighbor-focused mission. The teaching often begins with prayer, then turns toward a passage and asks what faithful life should look like in response. It is doctrinal, but not merely abstract. Humility is treated as a healing force in conflict. Prayer is described as dependence before action. Listening is framed as patient attention that makes space for spiritual conversation. Worship is tied to reverence, awe, and the greatness of God. Holy Week messages slow down over the suffering of Jesus instead of rushing past it to celebration. Easter teaching focuses on the resurrection as a reason for whole-life praise. The sermons also carry the texture of church life, including communion, seasonal services, children's ministry reminders, and mission language. That gives the show a concrete setting rather than a studio polish. The B.L.E.S.S. episodes add a practical rhythm: begin with prayer, listen, eat or linger around tables, serve, and share faith. The approach is invitational in posture but serious about Christian conviction. It treats evangelism as relational, prayerful, and grounded in love for neighbors. The tone can be conversational, with everyday examples and occasional light humor, yet the main register remains worshipful and pastoral. Listeners should expect extended sermon excerpts rather than interview banter or topical commentary. The result is a steady Christian teaching feed for people who want Scripture, church mission, and ordinary discipleship held together.

Made for: For Christians seeking weekly sermon teaching rooted in Scripture, prayer, worship, and practical mission. It also suits listeners exploring church teaching through full-length congregational messages.

What sets it apart: The show combines biblical exposition with the lived rhythms of a church, from Holy Week services to communion and neighbor-focused mission. Its strength is steady pastoral application rather than studio-style conversation.

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Thanks for listening to the weekly sermon podcast from West Shore Free Church

Romans 12 and humilityRevelation and the exalted kingGood Friday and the crossEaster and resurrection praiseB.L.E.S.S. missional practicesprayer and dependence on Godlistening as neighbor lovechurch mission and worship

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How Christians Ought to Think of Themselves?Apr 9, 2026

A Romans 12 sermon on sober self-judgment and humility when believers disagree.

Humility begins here with a sober view of oneself. Preaching from Romans 12, the speaker asks Christians to consider their faith and dependence on God.

B.L.E.S.S. – ListenFeb 27, 2026

A sermon urging Christians to listen patiently when talking about faith.

This sermon begins with Revelation's image of Jesus returning in power and judgment, then turns to a quieter question: how should Christians talk with someone about faith? The preacher's answer starts with listening.

B.L.E.S.S. – Begin With PrayerFeb 20, 2026

Andrew Cottle on praying before speaking to neighbors about Christ, with Jesus as both example and substitute.

In this West Shore Free Church sermon, Andrew Cottle urges believers to pray before talking to neighbors about Christ. A lay elder and supported missionary, he describes that work as a spiritual battle.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    How Christians Ought to Think of Themselves?

    Hidden gem

    A pastor opens a sermon on Romans 12, emphasizing dependence on God and transitioning from gospel doctrine to gospel living.

    Apr 9, 2026·50m·2 clips
  2. 2

    Good Friday Service

    West Shore Free Church's Good Friday Service asks why Christians pause before the resurrection to contemplate Jesus' suffering.

    Apr 6, 2026·27m·2 clips
  3. 3

    The Exalted King

    West Shore Free Church's “The Exalted King” examines Revelation 1:4-5 and the three titles given to the resurrected Jesus: “faithful witness,” “firstborn of the dead,” and “ruler of kings on earth.” The preacher connects Jesus' resurrection with firsthand authority over death, including the claim that Jesus holds “the keys of death and Hades.” The sermon argues that “firstborn from the dead” promises resurrection for those who follow Jesus and calls believers to live as “the new thing” they are.

    Mar 30, 2026·30m·2 clips
  4. 4

    Exalted King: Not All Praise of Jesus Exalts Jesus

    A Palm Sunday sermon connecting the triumphal entry to Easter, encouraging listeners to invite others to church services.

    Mar 26, 2026·50m
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    B.L.E.S.S. – Share Your Story

    Ian Campbell discusses the final step of the BLESS acronym, 'Share,' encouraging believers to share their faith and story with others as part of God's mission.

    Mar 19, 2026·53m
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    B.L.E.S.S. – Serve

    Mar 14, 2026·50m
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    B.L.E.S.S. – Eat Together

    Mar 7, 2026·58m
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    B.L.E.S.S. – Listen

    Hidden gem

    Quay, a junior-high pastor at West Shore Free Church, explains the “Listen” step of the B.L.E.S.S.

    Feb 27, 2026·40m·2 clips
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    B.L.E.S.S. – Begin With Prayer

    Hidden gem

    Andrew Cottle introduces a sermon series on using the B.L.E.S.S.

    Feb 20, 2026·44m·2 clips
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    How God Transforms Us

    Jan 30, 2026·42m
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    Living Sacrifices

    Jan 23, 2026·36m
  12. 12

    What Can’t You Help but Sing to the Lord?

    Jan 16, 2026·49m
  13. 13

    The Great Mercy of God

    Jan 11, 2026·43m
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    Worship God With Reverence & Awe

    A pastor uses a New Year's sermon to remind the congregation of their mission to follow Jesus and make him known, focusing on the importance of reverence and awe in worship.

    Jan 4, 2026·1h
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    Christmas Candlelight

    Dec 25, 2025·29m
  16. 16

    The Incarnation, Humility & Generosity

    Dec 22, 2025·38m
  17. 17

    The Incarnation, Humility & Sympathy

    Dec 19, 2025·48m
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    The Humble King: Reflections on the Humility of Jesus

    Dec 11, 2025·44m
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    How God’s Salvation Produces Humility

    Nov 25, 2025·47m
  20. 20

    Speaking To Unbelief

    Nov 22, 2025·46m
  21. 21

    4 Realities of the Gospel That Make Us Want to Share It

    Nov 14, 2025·57m
  22. 22

    Believing & Proclaiming Christ As Lord

    Nov 6, 2025·44m
  23. 23

    Broken Bridges Of Works-Based Righteousness

    Oct 31, 2025·43m
  24. 24

    Learning to Delight in God’s Sovereignty: Part 3

    Oct 24, 2025·46m
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    Learning to Delight in God’s Sovereignty: Part 2

    Oct 17, 2025·46m
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    Learning to Delight in God’s Sovereignty: Part 1

    Oct 10, 2025·52m
  27. 27

    The Kind of Love The Gospel Creates

    Oct 3, 2025·48m
  28. 28

    Romans 1 – 8 Summary

    Sep 26, 2025·44m
  29. 29

    Remember What God Has Done

    Sep 23, 2025·41m
  30. 30

    Romans 8 Summary

    Sep 19, 2025·47m
  31. 31

    Becoming Certain of God’s Love

    Sep 12, 2025·51m
  32. 32

    Why Build A Church

    Sep 5, 2025·50m
  33. 33

    Unshakeable Assurance God Is For Us

    Aug 22, 2025·48m
  34. 34

    Marveling At The Promise Of God Part 2

    Aug 15, 2025·47m
  35. 35

    Marveling At The Promise Of God

    Aug 8, 2025·50m
  36. 36

    The Spirit Prays For Us

    Aug 1, 2025·53m
  37. 37

    Suffering In The Spirit

    Jul 28, 2025·51m
  38. 38

    Suffering And Glory

    Jul 19, 2025·50m
  39. 39

    Life In The Spirit

    Jul 11, 2025·52m
  40. 40

    The Essential Spirit

    Jul 3, 2025·40m
  41. 41

    The Spirit and Our Minds

    Jun 27, 2025·53m
  42. 42

    How We Know We’re Not Condemned

    Jun 20, 2025·48m
  43. 43

    Life Without Condemnation

    A pastor introduces a sermon series on Romans chapter 8, emphasizing it as the pinnacle of Paul's argument about the normal Christian life free from condemnation.

    Jun 15, 2025·48m
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    Fighting Sin by Understanding Our Inner Battle

    May 30, 2025·52m
  45. 45

    The Amazing Power of Grace Over Sin

    May 23, 2025·44m
  46. 46

    Dead to the Law and Free to Serve in the New Way of the Spirit

    May 15, 2025·34m
  47. 47

    Fighting Sin with Fruit

    A sermon on Romans 6 about fighting sin, using the analogy of an apple orchard, with a Mother's Day greeting.

    May 9, 2025·32m
  48. 48

    Slaves of Righteousness

    May 2, 2025·44m
  49. 49

    Christ; The First Born from Among the Dead

    Apr 18, 2025·28m
  50. 50

    4 True Things About Fighting Sin

    A sermon on four true principles for fighting sin in the Christian life, emphasizing grace and the gospel.

    Apr 10, 2025·48m