Life on the West Side
Episodes
329 episodes
Belonging To One Body
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...
Rooted In One Faith
We share one faith. What is that one faith? How do we articulate the gospel? Join us as we consider the third of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Rooted In One Faith." This sermon is the fourth ins...
Following One Lord
"I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son, our Lord." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the second of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.The sermon today is titled "Following One Lord." This sermon is the third insta...
Loving One God
"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 seco...
Finding The Right Hills To Die On
In a world full of competing messages, and with a church divided over competing claims, how do I know what matters most? What are the right hills to die on?The sermon today is titled "Finding The Right Hills To Die On." This sermo...
How and Why Should I Tell Others?
My story is not glamorous. But how can my simple, personal, Christ-centered testimony make any difference? Join us as we wrap up exploring the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How And Why Should I Tell Other...
How Can I Become A Jesus Follower?
How does ChatGPT read the Bible? In this lesson, I ask AI to read Acts, and find a very similar reading to how I have understood the book all of my life. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is ti...
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
How can my future be better? What does repentance bring? How can the Spirit of God give me a brand new life? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can I Make The Most of the Rest of ...
Did Jesus Rise?
Christians believe in the Resurrection. But did it happen? Let us assess 6 historical claims and reason to the best explanation. Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "Did Jesus Ri...
How Can I Resist Evil?
Evil is real. But what can be done about it? How can I resist it? Does it make a difference that the Holy Spirit lives within me? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can I R...
How Can God Guide Me?
Does God really lead me? How do I know the Spirit is guiding me? Will He show me where to go, or will He go with me wherever I go? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can Go...
How Can I Have Faith?
How can a normal person feel assurance? How can I know Jesus is my Savior, I am one with him, and the abundant life is truly mine? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can I ...
Why Did Jesus Die?
Who would anyone want to kill Jesus? What is the historical answer? What is the theological answer? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "Why Did Jesus Die?" This sermon is th...
Who Is Jesus?
Who Is Jesus Christ? Who is the Jesus of history? Who is the Jesus of the Gospels? Who is Jesus...to you? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "Who Is Jesus?" This sermon is t...
Is There More To Life Than This?
Is this all there is? What if I told you the God I see in Jesus Christ offers the answers to your deepest longings? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "Is There More To Life Tha...
What Outsiders Need To Hear
Are we ready for when outsiders start coming in? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.The sermon today is titled "What Outs...
What Insiders Need To Know
Compassion, Civility, Conviction, and Courage. Then...start to speak! This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.The sermon today...
Evangelism And The Jesus Method
What if we went about "gospeling" as a way of life--the Jesus way? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.The sermon today is...
The Return of the King
Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.The sermon today is titled ...
Old Testament Promises
Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.The sermon today is titled ...
Before All Worlds
Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.The sermon today is titled ...
God Gives Family
What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.The sermon today is titled "God Gives Family." This sermon is the fourth installment in the series "
God Gives Forgiveness
What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.The sermon today is titled "God Gives Forgiveness." This sermon is the third installment in the series "
