When God works among His people they should joyfully celebrate His goodness and work. Join us as we rejoice – in God's work for us, in Christ through engaging worship, and to discover more fully how to live in God's joy from Nehemiah 12:27-47! Support the show
Life poses significant questions to us. What is life for? What's true? How can we know God? Join us for engaging worship that considers how Christ answers life's big questions. We hope to see you there and are excited to worship alongside you! Support the show
Why do we worship? We'll see what scripture says in response to this question and how Hebrews 12:18-29 emphasizes how awe inspiring our God is and what our appropriate response should be to His holiness! We will be reminded that worship isn't just about rituals; it's about obeying God's call and practicing for the eternal unshakable Kingdom we eagerly await. We'll worship together as we long to draw closer to His presence and purpose for our lives. Support the show...
How can God's Word and Spirit transform everyday love into something extraordinary? When the Lord moves among His people by His Word and Spirit, they deepen their love for Him in very practical but significant ways. Join Westtown Church to worship the Lord and to discover from Nehemiah 10 fuller ways to love the Lord by His power at work within each and every one of us! Support the show
What is the first word of the Gospel? It is also the first word of John the Baptist's, Jesus' and the apostles first sermons. It is among the last words Jesus spoke before ascending into heaven, and among the last call to the churches in Revelation. Join Westtown Church, as we see from Nehemiah 9, a key way the Lord rebuilds His people, enables them to celebrate the Lord's Supper, and causes much rejoicing in heaven. Support the show...
When the Lord moves to renew His people, He creates within them a hunger for His word that we might know Him and joyfully follow Him. Worship our awesome God and see from Nehemiah 8 how to enrich your Bible reading to know the Lord more deeply and become like Christ more fully! Support the show
Navigating Faith's Journey: Christian Leaders' Unwavering Resilience A Christian leader is anyone who influences others to seek Jesus and his Kingdom, for the glory of God. Yet, Christian leaders often find themselves in the crosshairs of the enemy, with their steadfast commitment making them prime targets for the adversary's tricks. But here's the beautiful part—God delights in preserving His leaders by giving them servants' hearts, blessing them with wisdom, and growing them in Christ-like cha...
When God moves among His people, He transforms them into a holy people who love each other and help the hurting and struggling. What should we do as God’s people when we fall short of that calling? Join us as we see from Nehemiah 5, how God purifies us to love and show mercy to each other just as He does to us. Support the show
As Nehemiah worked to rebuild the city walls, he and the Jews faced all kinds of opposition. This was God's building project, so no opposition could stop it. But would Nehemiah remember God's sovereign protection in the face of opposition? As we follow Jesus, we'll face opposition too. Will we let it discourage us, or will we trust in the Lord's protection and power as we build our lives on him? Join us to be encouraged and reminded of the strength of the Lord, and His perfect plan He has for al...
When the Lord brings us to Himself, He makes us a part of His family. Like all families, the Church at times fails to live up to its calling. However, when the Church lives in Christ’s peace and by the Spirit’s power to serve each other and the world, She ushers the blessings of Christ’s kingdom into the world. Support the show
When the Lord Rebuilds His People, He Moves in response to their prayers of faith. If you’ve wondered whether prayer does anything or questioned the purpose of prayer if God is in control then join us, as we see how Nehemiah 2 answers these key questions and strengthens our faith to pray. Support the show
Jerusalem’s walls were in ruin and Nehemiah longed to rebuild them for God’s glory. Nehemiah however was not content to merely rebuild walls – he yearned to rebuild people’s hearts, Israel’s community, and their witness to a watching and often hostile world. Following Nehemiah’s lead, Westtown should not see the necessity to replace its bridge as a mere construction project, but an opportunity to enlarge our vision, renew our hearts, support our fellowship, and strengthen our witness. Join us ea...
Last week, Psalm 80 helped reveal how to evaluate our walks with Christ. This week, we will see from Psalm 80 – the biblical path to follow to restore our relationships with Christ. This week’s worship service will be a joyful celebration culminating in taking the Lord’s Supper together. Join us at Westtown Church this Sunday, at 9:00 and 10:45 AM, to be refreshed in Christ’s grace! Support the show
We routinely assess our lives to track our progress or determine areas for growth. Be it physical, relational, financial, professional, or work/life balance – self-evaluation is vital for health and well-being. Spiritual self-examination is also necessary so we may identify unhealthy ways of thinking and living to grow in the fullness of Christ’s love. The intention is never to promote condemnation, but rather restoration. We’ll see from Psalm 80 how we may examine our relationships with the Lor...
Dark times can overwhelm God’s people. What do we do when God’s dealings disappoint us, doubts assail us, and our efforts to seek God fail to find Him? Join us, as we come into God’s presence to worship Him – we'll learn from Psalm 77 how remembering enables us to handle life’s painful challenges. Support the show
You've heard of Christmas in July - but this week at Westtown, we're celebrating Thanksgiving. As we see from Psalm 30 – to thank God not only for blessings and trials, but for His nature that blesses us. Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration this Sunday - without the guilt of overeating! Support the show
Psalm 32 is a Wisdom Psalm that teaches us the blessing of knowing forgiveness. When we seek God and live according to his wisdom, we will honestly confess our sins to and seek forgiveness from the Lord. But often we try to hide our sin from God, and in doing so we miss out on the blessed life. Support the show
Rejoicing in King Jesus: A Warning and a Call Psalm 97 is a Royal Psalm that points us ahead to the day when King Jesus will return in all His glory. For followers of Jesus, it is cause for rejoicing! But it is a warning for those who reject Jesus and worship idols instead. By the power of the Gospel, we are called to forsake our idols, turn to Jesus for salvation, and honor Him by hating what he hates, because we love what he loves. Support the show...
Life can toss a number of storms our way. It takes God's wisdom to not only navigate the storms but to praise Him genuinely in the midst of them. Join us as we tune into God's wisdom in Psalm 29, to praise God's power in life's storms, as part of our Songs of Summer message series. Support the show
What does it truly mean to know and have a relationship with God? Through inspiration from Isaiah, we explore the imagery of God's presence and the importance of reverence before Him. As we dive into the depths of our connection with God, we find solace in the fact that He remains on the throne, working tirelessly for our good and His glory. As our knowledge of God deepens, we're inevitably faced with the recognition of our own sins. We also address the importance of submitting to God's will and...
Can the wisdom found in the book of Psalms truly help us apply God's law to our everyday lives? As we explore this powerful scripture, we'll learn how to trust in the name of the Lord and live confidently even when facing great challenges. Join us as we delve into the significance of community and the corporate nature of faith, examining verses from Psalm 20 that express the importance of unity and support during difficult times. We'll also discuss the power of God's love and presence, drawing f...
Serving as book ends to His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ issued a great invitation for people in all ages to follow Him. We'll explore what following Jesus looks like in the 21st century and what difference it makes to us and our world. Support the show
If we long for the coming of the kingdom of God, how do we handle its delay? We'll look to Luke 18, where in verses 6-8 we read..."And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”" If what we want more than anything else, is for the reign and rule of God to be disp...
Between the time of His resurrection and when He ascended to heaven, Jesus provided His followers the words of blessing, challenge and empowerment to follow Him and extend His kingdom until He returns. This Sunday, we’ll see the vital importance God’s Word plays in Jesus provision for us and how we can benefit from it. Support the show
Between the time of His resurrection and ascension, Jesus blessed, challenged, and empowered his followers. He provided for them all they would need to carry out His mission until His return. This Sunday, we focus on the blessings that believing in Christ brings to us – as Jesus declared, ‘ blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed ’ ( John 20:29 ). Worship the goodness of God with us, as we celebrate the great blessings that faith in Christ showers on us. Support the show...
When Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, this was supposed to be very good news. He had said in John 16, "It is to your advantage that I go away...and the Helper comes." But who is the Holy Spirit, why is it better that He is with us, and what does it mean to "receive Him?" Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the last words Jesus spoke after his resurrection. Support the show
At times, doubt and fear can asssail our faith leaving us wonder what God thinks of us, how others might react if we express our doubts, or what to do with our doubts. Upon learning from his friends that Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas voiced his doubts. To see how Jesus' compassionate interaction with 'doubting Thomas' can assist us when we doubt and to interact with others who may doubt, join us at Westtown Church at 9 and 10:45 AM, this Sunday. Support the show...
God the Father sent Jesus on a mission to redeem his people and preach the Gospel. When Jesus rose from the dead, he commissioned his people to continue the mission of spreading the good news to the whole world. This is every Christian's purpose, how will you get involved in missions? Support the show
A new series, focused on the Risen Christ's Blessing, Challenge, and Empowerment for His Church. If we give special weight to a dying person's words, how much more should we heed Christ's words after He rose from the dead! The risen Christ spoke seven great statements that provide His Church all the love, guidance, and gifts it needs to know Him deeply and further His mission. Support the show
Despite the success we’ve enjoyed, reminders of our failures leave us questioning, if they disqualify us from God’s love. The weight of our failures may cause us to doubt our ability to love and follow Christ and produce feelings of shame, worthlessness, and hopelessness. Christ’s resurrection provides Good News of His love that restores our relationship with Him along with our hope, purpose, and power to change. Join us this Easter Sunday, at Westtown Church, as we celebrate Christ’s victory ov...
