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.
Life on the West Side
Do As He Did
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Nathan Guy
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Season 5
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Episode 2
What is the goal of an apprentice? We have learned to be with Jesus and to become like Jesus. All of this is so that we can do as Jesus did…and does.
The sermon today is titled "Do As He Did." This sermon is the seventeenth installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from 1 John 2:5-6 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 17, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Formation.
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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):
- John Mark Comer, Practicing The Way.
- David E. Garland, Mark (Zondervan Bible Background Commentary).
- Mishnah, Tractate Aboth ("The Fathers") 1:1
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