First Baptist Church of Westwood, CA

On Sunday we lit the third Advent Candle (The Angel's Candle or the Peace Candle).   We looked at the amazing announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds and specifically Luke 2:14 which says, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."   Those of us who follow Jesus and have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior have true peace in our lives.   While we might face discord in this world we know that we will have peace in the future when we are in heaven.   Despite the hardships of this life we also have peace through Christ.      Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On December 17, 2017 Title: "The Peace of the Messiah" Text: Luke 2:8-14 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!   https://archive.org/download/ThePeaceOfTheMessiah/ThePeaceOfTheMessiah.mp3

On Sunday we lit the second Advent Candle (Mary's Candle or the Love Candle).   We studied through the beginning of Luke and the foretelling and birth of Christ.   In my sermon I point out that Mary showed devotion and love for God and her people (the Israelites.)   I told my group that Christians are called to love God and love others.   Check it out!   Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On December 10, 2017 Title: "A Savior's Love" Text: Luke 1:26-2:7 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/ASaviorsLove/ASaviorsLove.mp3

Yesterday we took a break from 1 Corinthians to start a four week study on the birth of Christ.   Ever since I was a young boy one of my fondest memories of Christmas was the lighting of the Advent Candles.   I remember being told what they stood for but not giving this much thought to it at the time.   Well, starting yesterday and going right through Christmas Eve we will be studying the meaning behind each Advent Candle; starting with "The Prophet's Candle."   The overall theme of this candle was the hope we receive from the Messiah.   I preached through Isaiah 9:1-7 told my group that "We have hope in Jesus, the Messiah." Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On December 3, 2017 Title: "FROM GLOOM TO HOPE: The Messiah Has Come!" Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/FromGloomToHopeTheMessiahHasCome/FromGloomToHope.mp3

Yesterday we finished off 1 Corinthians 11 and Pal's thoughts on the Lord's Supper.   I believe that, in my text, Paul says Christians have two options: (1) worthy worship of God or (2) unworthy worship of God.   When we examine ourselves and make sure our walk with God is one focused on Him instead of ourselves we are worshipping Him in a worthy way and are prepared to partake in the Lord's Supper.       Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On November 26, 2017 Title: THE LORD'S SUPPER PART 3: "Preparation for the Lord's Supper" Text: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/TheLordsSupperPart3preparationForTheLordsSupper_254/TheLordsSupperPart3-PreparationForTheLordsSupper.mp3

Yesterday we studied through 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and Paul's depiction of Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper.   The Lord's Supper (or Communion) is to be a reminder of Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross to forgive us of our sins.   His body was broken and His blood was shed so that our transgressions can be atoned for.   Praise God for the body and blood of Jesus!   Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On November 19, 2017 Title: THE LORD'S SUPPER PART 2: "The Purpose of the Lord's Supper" Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/TheLordsSupperPart2-ThePurposeOfTheLordsSupper/TheLordsSpperPart2-ThePurposeOfTheLordsSupper.mp3

Yesterday I began what will be either a three or four week study on the Lord's Supper according to the Apostle Paul in the book of 1 Corinthians.   In the first part of this study, 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 , Paul addresses divisions within the church (of which there were many).   He tells the church that the divisions and factions that have formed within the church have hindered their worship of God.   Christians need to avoid fighting with each other because all arguing and fighting within the church does is divide the body of Christ and hurt our worship of God.     Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On November 12, 2017 Title: THE LORD'S SUPPER PART 1: "Proper Worship of God" Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 www.fbcwonline.info LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/TheLordsSupperPart1-ProperWorshipOfGod/TheLordsSupperPart1-ProperWorshipOfGod.mp3

Yesterday I began what will end up being a series of sermons through the 11th chapter of 1 Corinthians.   We will be discussing worship, the Lord's Supper, and (as was the topic of this sermon) Christian marriage. Check it out.   Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello At First Baptist Church of Westwood On November 5, 2017 Title: Christian Marriage and Worshipping God Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://archive.org/download/ChristianMarriageAndWorshipingGod/ChristianMarriageAndWorshipingGod.mp3