Pastor Ralph Douglas West - The Childlike Faith That Opens Heaven |Matthew 18:1-5, 19:13-15
- Preacher
- Dr. Ralph Douglas West
- Tradition
- Black Baptist
- Published
- Length
- 36:04
Scripture
About this sermon
Pastor Ralph Douglas West - The Childlike Faith That Opens Heaven |Matthew 18:1-5, 19:13-15 What does it truly mean to have childlike faith? In this inspiring message, Pastor Ralph Douglas West explores Matthew 18:1-5 and 19:13-15, where Jesus teaches that greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found in humility, trust, and dependence on God. Through the example of little children, Christ reveals the kind of heart that welcomes His presence and receives His blessings. Discover why Jesus said, “Unless you become like little children,” and learn how simple, sincere faith can open the door to a deeper relationship with God and the promises of His Kingdom. Dr. Ralph Douglas West serves as founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls (Brookhollow Baptist Church, Houston, Texas). He first preached as a sixteen year old in his native Houston. The church began with 32 members and now embraces 24,000+ families meeting in three locations and conducting six services each Sunday. Dr. West is affectionately known as PAS. Dr. West completed degrees at Bishop College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Beeson Divinity School, where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He serves as Adjunct Professor of Preaching at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. He has an abiding commitment to the church and the academy, relating with equal ease to both venues and using his influence to mentor ministers in both locations. He speaks perennially at colleges, universities and seminaries across America as well as at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University. Dr. West’s preaching style includes careful explanation of Scripture combined with his signature ability to tell detailed, credible and indelible stories from contemporary life that enrich the sermon and relates to the congregation. He also makes penetrating and specific application of the text to his people. He does all of this while maintaining the vibrant preaching tradition of church and culture in an atmosphere of celebration.
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