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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Life on the West Side

Belonging To One Body

June 03, 2026 • Nathan Guy • Season 5 • Episode 42

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What do Christians mean when they affirm one, holy, universal, apostolic church, and the communion of saints? Join us as we consider the fourth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.

The sermon today is titled "Belonging to One Body." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 31, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts, DISCOVER: A New Community, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.
Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.
Sam Wells, "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." Sermon in Duke Divinity Chapel, May 23, 2010.
Tupperware Illustration: David Platt, "What Makes the Body of Christ Beautiful." Sermon.

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