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Experiencing the life and love of Jesus together.
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Loving our neighbors is central to our identity as followers of Jesus. When we express genuine love and compassion to those around us, it shows true devotion and alignment with Jesus’s teachings.
The significance of Pentecost emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to reach out and communicate God’s love to outsiders. The importance of a welcoming and inclusive church community is highlighted, focusing on living in community, loving neighbors, and keeping Jesus at the center, rather than setting high barriers for entry.
The team dives into Philippians 4:10-23
Contentment comes from actively participating in Christ’s life and surrendering worldly desires. This focus on spiritual fulfillment leads to genuine godly contentment.
This week Pastors Evan, Amelia and Josh it down and talk about Philippians 4:4-9 and what it looks like to find Christ and his joy and peace through suffering and hardship.
Following Jesus doesn’t mean sacrificing our happiness. By focusing on the present moment in relationship with Jesus, we can find peace in God’s presence.
True fulfillment comes from abandoning earthly achievements for a deeper relationship with Christ, transforming suffering into a pathway to divine closeness and future glory.
Pastors Evan, Lindsay and Dave sit down to talk about the worth of following Jesus and Philippians chapter 2 & 3.
From his prison cell, Paul offers insight into Christ’s humility and service, urging believers to forsake selfishness, power, and personal image in pursuit of a life that reflects Jesus Himself.
Listen this week as the Speaking Team of Westside discuss part 3 of the Philippians series; Philippians 2:1-11 and what humility in Christ looks like.
In this week’s Behind the Message, Pastor Evan sits down with Brent Earwicker, Alex Mutagubya and Jackson for part 2 of the Philippians series. They talk through the concept that Paul presented when he said, to live is Christ, to die is gain.
Whether in chains or in crisis, our circumstances can be opportunities to magnify Christ to others when our focus remains on Him.
The Book of Philippians calls us to embrace our identity in Christ, lean into our faith amidst challenges, and actively engage in changing the narrative of the church through love, service, and unity.
In this week’s Behind the Message, Pastors Ben and Evan kick off a 6-part discussion through the book of Philippians. In week 1, they explore Paul’s opening address to the church in Philippi, where he expresses his gratitude and thankfulness for the young church.
Whether your response to Jesus’ resurrection is filled with faith like Mary, or plagued with doubt like Thomas, the risen Savior will meet you with the grace and love He has made accessible to us all.
The same crowd that recognized Jesus as the Messiah on Palm Sunday soon rejected Him, calling for His crucifixion. Unmet expectations continue today among the followers of Jesus, but we don’t have to walk alone as we wrestle with doubts and disappointments.
Jesus’s parables illuminate justice & grace in the kingdom of God, redefining our understanding of fairness and generosity. When we experience God’s love, we can embrace a heart of service, seek spiritual wholeness, and prioritize loving God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
Jesus fed thousands and walked on water to teach us about reliance and trust, rebuking those who would misuse his miracles for personal gain. He invites his followers to embrace a life of selflessness and service, symbolized by taking up our crosses to follow him.
The condition of our hearts determines how we receive God’s Word. And regardless of past conditions or hardships, anyone’s heart can become fertile ground for faith to grow and flourish.
Jesus’ arrival changed the entire social and spiritual ecosystem of his day by healing the sick, welcoming the rejected, and challenging the religious. As modern-day disciples, we embody his revolutionary love through spoken, supernatural, and sacrificial acts.
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Wasn't the Old Testament all they had before Jesus' birth? ~ it's a great history of us before Him