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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Loving One God

May 14, 2026 • Nathan Guy • Season 5 • Episode 39

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"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the first of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.

The sermon today is titled "Loving One God." This sermon is the second installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Mark 12:28-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Good God, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.
Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.
Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.
Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.

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