Life on the West Side

Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

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Before All Galaxies

December 04, 2023 • Nathan Guy • Season 3 • Episode 15

Go back before time. Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him?

That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him?

Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you.

The sermon today is titled "Before All Galaxies." It is the first installment in our series "Cosmic Christ." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 1:1-4 (CEV) and John 1:1-14 (CEV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 3, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:

Video Montage from three sources:
- Source 1: Rocket lift-off. (0:45-1:17)
- Source 2: Rocket leaving earth. (0:00-0:37)
- Source 3: Space loop.
Earendel from various sources.
Alan C. Mitchell, Hebrews (Sacra Pagina).
Craig Keener, The Gospel of John: A Commentary.

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