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God provides water and food in the desert for 40 years, yet the people continually grumble and complain. How do we know who we’re really trusting to provide? Taught by Jose Zayas
The God who rescues could be a summary statement for the whole Bible, but what else do we learn about God through his nature to rescue? And what can we learn about human nature? Taught by Ryan Doucet
What is the Passover? And how do we celebrate it in light of Jesus? Taught by Andrew Rothrock
What is the purpose of the “signs or plagues” and how do they fit in God’s plan to save His people? Taught by Jose Zayas
God listens and responds. He hears the cry of His people in suffering. And He hears Moses’ questions, as Moses honestly struggles with the mission God is sending him on. Taught by Jose Zayas
What do we learn about God in the birth, early years, and escape into the desert by Moses? Taught by Jose Zayas
God calls Abraham and his family into a covenant relationship. What does it mean to live in covenant with God? Taught by Jose Zayas
Exodus 1v1-7
Learn why this ancient book is so helpful in encountering God and understanding His rescue plan.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Since Jesus is alive, new life is possible for anyone and everyone who puts their trust in Him.
Taught by Jose Zayas
John 4v19-26
Today, we often use “worship" and “music” synonymously. Yet, in a defining moment, Jesus gives us a definition of worship worth revisiting. Taught by Ryan Doucet
Mark 10:17-23 Generosity reveals our heart attitude toward Jesus and his way of storing up treasures in heaven. Taught by Steve Marshman
Matthew 26v36-46 Prayer is an invitation to relationship. What can we learn from Jesus’ prayer life? Taught by Jose Zayas
Relationships matter. Church is about relationship with Jesus, one another, and a life of genuine love. Taught by Jose Zayas
With one final exhortation, Paul gives both the Corinthians and the Church today a powerful final charge for our lives of faith and following Jesus.
Taught by Ryan Doucet
As Paul winds down his letter and wraps up some loose ends, a brief comment about a collection on the first day of every week alludes to three significant elements of the Christian Faith: unity, gathering, and giving.
Taught by Ryan Doucet
Scripture teaches us what awaits: heaven (for those who die before Jesus returns), followed by resurrected bodies, new heavens, and new earth for all who follow Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
Jesus died and rose again. This is the heart of the Good News. But how does the resurrection impact life today as we follow Jesus?Taught by Jose Zayas
In an effort to correct the false thinking of the Corinthians, Paul reminds them of the Gospel by which they were saved. What is the Gospel and how does it have an ongoing effect in our lives? Taught by Ryan Doucet
Men and women are equally given the Holy Spirit and can be used by God to build people up. But what about teaching in the church? What can we learn from the instructions given in 1 Timothy 2-3?
Men and women are equally empowered by the Holy Spirit to encourage and build up the church. So, what does Paul mean by “women should be silent?” And how do we understand and apply challenging passages of Scripture today? Taught by Jose Zayas
Tongues and prophecy can seem so confusing. What is prophecy? And why does it matter? Taught by Jose Zayas
Prayer is our invitation to relationship. The Bible guides us into how we ought to pray in private and when we are together. Taught by Jose Zayas
How do we receive from God? Words. Words shape our world. Look at seven things we know about God and words. Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Thessalonians 5v16-24 There are five practical things we can do to foster growth in following Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
Matt 2: 13-23
Jesus is the light of the world. While He doesn’t always take us out of the situation, Jesus can bring light…real love, joy, peace and more into our experience that gives hope that we are not alone.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 2v1-12 The Magi recognize God lighting up the sky and put forth great effort to come and worship the newborn King, trusting God’s direction throughout their experience. Taught By Ryan Doucet
Matthew 1v17-25 The Advent of Jesus means that God still speaks to His people. Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 1v1-17 Why does Matthew begin the birth of Jesus with a genealogy? Taught by Jose Zayas
More than a feeling, love is an active commitment to the good of others. Taught by Jose Zayas
The Holy Spirit manifests His presence in a variety of ways. Which means we need to honor and appreciate the many ways God builds us up through others. The many gifts are all part of One body. We all belong to Jesus together. Taught by Jose Zayas
As Paul turns his attention toward Spiritual Gifts, a key focus for the next few chapters, he guides the Corinthians (and us) to examine our hearts. What will be the motivation of seeing the Holy Spirit work in and through us? How will that shape our understanding of the Gifts of the Spirit? Taught by Ryan Doucet
Communion is one of the most ancient and central symbols of the church. But what does it really mean? The Corinthians were getting drunk off the communion wine and turning the Lord’s Supper into a party. Are we making the opposite mistake today? Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul gets into the relationship between men and women in the church and the home. It was an edgy, divisive issue in Paul’s day, and it still is today. What does the Bible teach about gender roles? How does that shape life in the church today? Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul returns to the idea of meat sacrificed to idols in the temples and clarifies the idols represent real “gods” or demons. He warns the Corinthians not to get involved in the dark parts of Corinth’s culture. And where they are unsure, they are to always live for the good of others and the glory of God. That is a great rule to live by today in the “gray” areas of morality. What is good for others? What glorifies God? If you ask those questions, the right questions, you will join in Paul’s mission to live the way of Jesus in an upside down city. Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul unpacks the purpose of the Old Testament stories in the life of followers of Jesus. The stories serve as examples to help us avoid sin. But when sin comes after us, God is faithful, and always shows us the way out of temptation. Taught by Jose Zayas
Acts 15v36-16v15 God often brings new people into our lives for the new thing He wants to do. Taught by Jose Zayas
Mark 6v30-44 How did Jesus prepare His disciples to take new ground after his death and resurrection? Taught by Jose Zayas
John 21v1-17 Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection. But it doesn’t start with more activity. It begins with a rekindled love. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 19v11-27
This final parable of Jesus is meant to prepare us, challenge us, and reorient us to the truth that we often overlook—the King is coming, will we be found faithful?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 18v9-14
What is the primary prerequisite for admission to the kingdom of God? Is it being smart enough, moral enough, religious enough—or is it something else?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 18v1-8 God longs to lovingly lead and guide our lives. Prayer is one of the ways we stay close to God and resist the temptation to give up.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 16v19-31 What are we doing with God’s time and money? While we can’t do everything for everyone, we must do something for someone. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 16v1-13 You cannot serve both God and Money. But you can serve God and learn to use money well. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 15v1-10
Jesus shows us the heart of the pursuing God—the question is do we want to be found, do we realize how valuable we are to our God, and will we join His celebration and mission?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 14v1-24
Jesus uses a dinner invitation as an opportunity to teach about humility and the way we view others. The Kingdom of God is like a great banquet that all are invited to. Will we be there? And who are we bringing with us?
Taught by Ryan Doucet
Luke 13v1-9 The parable of the Barren Fig Tree evokes a sense of urgency and presses the listener to repent, but what does true repentance look like? And how exactly does repentance lead to “bearing fruit?" Taught by Ryan Doucet
Luke 12v13-21 Greed is fueled by a small view of God. Greed is fought by generosity towards others. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 11v1-13
The disciples ask Jesus for a lesson on prayer, but what they really need is a deeper understanding of Who they’re praying to. Our image of God will radically shape how we pray to God, so the question is, do you know who you're talking to?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 10v25-37
There is a world of difference between knowing the "right answers" about what the Bible says vs. doing what the Bible says. This most famous parable calls us to move beyond theoretical knowledge of Scripture to active, sacrificial love, exemplified by the Good Samaritan--the question is will we answer the call?
Taught by Stephen Collins
On this Father's Day we kick off a new summer series looking at a story about two lost brothers, a gracious father, and a simple question--will you come home?
Luke 15v11-32
Taught by Stephen Collins
Paul describes the life of a missionary as a race. We are all missionaries. We are all called to run with passion and purpose. What does it look like to live on mission today?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Just because you have the right to something doesn’t mean you should exercise it. The way of Jesus includes choosing love over rights.
Taught By Jose Zayas
When we say the word “God” what do we mean? In this teaching we explore a biblical theology of “God” and what that means as we share the Good News in our diverse and eclectic city. Taught by Jose Zayas
We live in a world filled with endless distractions. What does it look like to live with an undivided devotion to the Lord?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul answers life questions and concludes that Jesus is more important that any life status or circumstance.
Taught by Steve Marshman
Starting in chapter 7, Paul turns to answering honest questions the church had about following Jesus in their different stages of life. We find practical wisdom for the married, single, divorced, and widowed. We can live faithful to Jesus where we are.
Taught By Jose Zayas
In 1 Cor. 6v12-20, Paul talks about the importance of our physical body. We are the embodiment of Jesus to the world and what we do with our bodies affects this. Ultimately, our bodies are part of the Gospel, bought with a price and promised to be raised again.
Taught by Ryan Doucet
Paul gives both a strong warning and a beautiful promise. Entering into the kingdom of God isn’t automatic. But all who repent and believe are “washed, sanctified, and justified.”
Taught by Jose Zayas
We’re looking at another area where the church has lost its way and forgotten who it is—in this lawsuit between believers. Identity leads to activity, behavior follows belief. In today’s text we find 3 areas where Paul reminds the church of our identity, so we can live in alignment with it today.
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 20v24-31 Jesus still bears the scars of His suffering, even after His resurrection. What does that tell us about God? Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 21v1-17Holy Week begins with Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey with a crowd of spontaneous praise. Taught By Jose Zayas
How do we engage in conversations about gender with a biblical worldview?
Taught by Jose Zayas
(Some audio "echo" problems in the first 10 minutes of the podcast. Audio clears up at 12:12)
There is a world of difference in comprehending a vision of Biblical sexuality, marriage, and sexual immorality versus actually living this vision out. World of a difference between knowing it and living it. So, how do we live out this Biblical vision of sexuality? How do we walk in sexual integrity for God’s glory, our joy, and the good of others?
Selected Scriptures
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 4How did Jesus approach people who lived differently? How do Jesus followers navigate differences in healthy ways? And what about specific questions on how to live this out? Taught By Jose Zayas
What do the Scriptures teach us about Sexual Immorality? What are the dangers and how can we find hope in this area of life as followers of Jesus?
What is marriage, according to the Scriptures? And how do we live with a biblical view in a culture that often does not?
How do we live out the way of Jesus together as a church when it comes to human sexuality? When a Jesus follower steps out of the bounds of Scripture, what do we do? How do we live out a biblical worldview in a world saturated with competing worldviews?
Following Jesus implies we live under God's authority and the authority of God's family
Taught by: Jose Zayas
Taught by: Dr. Rev. Sameh Maurice
Dr. Rev. Sameh Maurice is the senior pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church in Cairo, Egypt.
Paul exhorts the Corinthians to change their perspective in the areas of judgment and pride.
Taught by: Steve Marshman
In today’s text, we’re given two pictures for how we grow. We are farmers and builders.
Taught by Jose Zayas
This week we recapped where we’ve been in the letter and covered new material as Paul calls the Corinthian church to grow up and eat solid food.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Jesus is born in Bethlehem, exiled in Egypt, and raised in Nazareth. What do learn about God and our story from the places Jesus lived? Matthew 2 Taught by Jose Zayas
Based on the Old Testament, it shouldn’t have been so unexpected that the arrival of Jesus would entail a mission to reach the poor with the good news, but coming and living as one of the poor? That was unexpected for many then and perhaps for many still today.
Luke 1v39-56
Taught by Ryan Doucet
What does it mean that God took on flesh, why was it unexpected, and how does it shape our lives today?
Selected scriptures
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 2v8-20 We’re looking at the unexpected details that surround the advent of Jesus. What do we learn from the shepherds about encountering God? Taught by Jose Zayas
What does the word “spiritual” really mean? The Corinthians think spirituality is about the immaterial or other worldly. Paul redefines true spirituality as people empowered by the Holy Spirit. - Taught by Jose Zayas
Taught by Dan Braga Paul compares and contrasts the wisdom of God with the “wisdom” of the world as seen in the Greek sophists, itinerate philosophers, and teachers. He gives three examples. The third is preaching. After preaching with “eloquence” on Mars Hill, in the genre of the Greek sophists, Paul travels fifty miles to Corinth and changes his method to preaching “Jesus Christ and him crucified”. Preaching should be focused on the cross.
Paul compares and contrasts the wisdom of God with the “wisdom” of the world as seen in the Greek sophists, itinerate philosophers, and teachers. He gives three examples. The second is God’s people. “Not many noble are called...” God uses the weak, poor, and broken to glorify Jesus and expand the kingdom.
The gospel can’t be understood with the lenses of human wisdom, it’s another way entirely. So will we trust in what makes sense to us according to our human “wisdom” or will we take the risk of faith and trust in Jesus’ counterintuitive cross?
Taught by Stephen Collins
The church in Corinth was divided around personalities rather than united around Jesus. Are we any different today?
How does Paul treat the church? Paul prays for, encourages, and believes in a church with gaping problems and serious issues. We need to learn to see the good in people.
What does it mean to be part of God's church? And what does it mean to be a church "in the city?"
Taught by - Jose Zayas
Before Paul ever writes a letter, his life is radically changed by Jesus Christ.
Taught by Jose Zayas.
What does it mean to help people experience life “in Jesus?” We look at nine different practices found in Scripture that help us be with Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas.
Luke 10v25-37
In part one of a three part series, we are reminded of who we are as a church and how helping people is at the core of everything we do.
Taught by Jose Zayas.
It might be tempting to view the end of Colossians as just a list of random names that has little impact on our lives, but in these "credits of Colossians" there are actually massive revelations and profound truths that we don't want to miss.
Taught by Stephen Collins.
What does it look like to show sacrificial love at school and at work?
Taught by Jose Zayas
It's one thing to show love and care for strangers or people we don't know well. But what about the people who are closest? What does it look like to follow Jesus in marriage, as parents, and as kids?
Taught by Jose Zayas
How do we live in this new family and Kingdom? We’ve got to get our new clothes on, let Christ saturate to our core, and live all of life all for Jesus.
Taught by Stephen Collins
How does being made alive in Christ shape our lives? We've been transferred into a new Kingdom and family, but what does life look like in this new Kingdom and family? Paul says that we've got to get our minds right, get violent with our sin, and get our new clothes on.
Taught by Stephen Collins.
Paul addresses specific pressures the Colossians were facing AND we still face today: struggling to truly know what we believe, being influenced by the "unspiritual" ways of the culture around us, and being disconnected from Jesus and His Church.
Taught by Ryan Doucet
In this turning point of the letter, Paul exhorts the Colossians that as you received Jesus as Lord, now walk in Him, He has set you free, so don't be taken captive again.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Paul explains how we are to mature in Christ - participating in His suffering and presence.
Jesus is Lord over all creation, He is Lord over all new-creation, but is He Lord over you?
Taught by Stephen Collins.
Colossians 1v1-14
In this opening message of Colossians we look at an overview of the letter + see how Christ is supreme and His gospel is sufficient.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Matthew 10v37-42
Who we follow matters. What we live for matters. And why we follow Jesus really, really matters.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Various scripture During the final teaching in the Holy Spirit series, Jose reminds us of us three important things the Holy Spirit wants to do in every Jesus follower.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Corinthians 14
We are invited to “eagerly desire the gift of the Spirit, especially prophecy.” What is prophecy and why is it so important?
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Corinthians 14
One of the many manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s presence is “tongues” (or languages). What are they? Why do they matter?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4
We are called to “eagerly desire the gifts” of the Holy Spirit. But what are they? And how do they work?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Various Passages
What exactly is the baptism in the Holy Spirit and why does it matter?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Acts 2v1-21
The Holy Spirit fulfills God’s promises in ways we sometimes don’t understand or expect.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Text: Matt 6v9-13
Jesus teaches us how to pray by giving us a model prayer. How do we use this prayer today?
Taught by Steve Marshman
Various Scriptures
What is prayer, why pray, why do we struggle to pray, and how can we engage in prayer?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Various Texts
How do we hear God as we read and listen to the Bible and how does the Holy Spirit help us?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 24v13-35
Jesus is alive and wants to guide His followers. But how do we actually hear from God?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Galatians 4v4-7
At the right time, God did everything needed to bring us back to life. Now is the time to respond to His love.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 21v1-17
Jesus comes into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and clearing the Temple. What is significant about these events and what are we called to remember and embrace?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Galatians 5v22-26
We are an altogether new people because of faith in Jesus. We are not the same. Now, the invitation is to keep in step with what God is doing; to partner with Him so we can live more like Jesus.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Various Scriptures
Self control is something we all struggle with. So the question is: how do we actually have self control?
Taught by Stephen Collins
1 Kings 19; John 4Gentleness isn’t weakness, it is power restrained.Taught by Jose Zayas
Psalm 33; Matthew 16v24-27
God is faithful. And He wants to grow His disciples to live with reliability and commitment.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 20v1-16; Acts 4v32-35Kindness and goodness are about living generously for the good of others.Taught by Jose Zayas
Text: VariousDescription: We all struggle with patience, but why does it matter? How do we have patience with others in the everyday stuff of life, and how do we patiently wait on God through the trials of life? Taught by Stephen Collins
Various Scripture What is biblical peace? We can find peace with God, enjoy the peace of God, and become a people of peace. Taught by Jose Zayas.
John 15v9-13, various How does the Holy Spirit enable us to live with Jesus’ joy and make His joy in us complete? Taught by Jose Zayas
John 15v9-17; Galatians 5v13-26 The Holy Spirit enables us to become more like Jesus. He reminds us what Jesus said, empowers us to do what Jesus did, and guides us back when we get off track. Taught by Jose Zayas
John 15v1-8 Jesus brings in an important picture, vine and branches, in this middle of His conversation about the Holy Spirit. How does the Spirit help us “remain in Jesus?” Taught by Jose Zayas
John 14-16 Jesus said that He would never leave us alone. What does it mean to see the Holy Spirit as our Advocate? Taught by Jose Zayas
John 14v1-21 We’re back in the Holy Spirit series, reminding ourselves of what we learned so far and looking at Jesus’ teaching on the Holy Spirit. Taught by Jose Zayas
This New Year holiday points to desires that we were made for, things we ought not to dismiss, but rather direct to the One who can truly deliver.Various scriptures Taught by Stephen Collins
The forth and final Advent theme, Love, has a strong connection with a gift. The essence of both is something given for the benefit of another without expecting anything in return. Matthew 12:1-12 Taught by Ryan Doucet
Various scripturesThe joy we ache for is not found in an experience, a season, or a gift. It's found in a person: Jesus, who came and is coming again. Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 2v8-15 Jesus is the Prince of Peace, the Giver of peace. While we battle the challenges of life, we can receive His peace. Taught by Steve Marshman
Isaiah 9v2,6-7 and Matthew 1v18-25 How does the advent of Jesus bring hope to our world? Taught by Jose Zayas Including testimony by Kelsey Collins
Luke 4v14-21 Jesus is anointed by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Good News, release people from evil powers, to heal and to do the miraculous. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 4v1-13 What do we learn from Jesus on how to navigate trials and temptations? Taught by Jose Zayas
Various Scripture Before Jesus steps into His teaching, miracle working, and saving ministry He steps into the waters of baptism. Taught by Jose Zayas
Various scripture The Holy Spirit is active in ways we often overlook. This week we see the Spirit working to bring about Jesus’ birth and what that means for our spiritual rebirth. Taught by Jose Zayas
Various scriptures
We look at the Holy Spirit’s work in the Old Testament to better understand who the Spirit is and how He’s at work today.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Various Scripture Who is the Holy Spirit? How is He the same as the Father and Son? And what makes Him unique? Taught by Jose Zayas
John 14v15-17, Various Who is the Holy Spirit? This week we begin with a series overview and a reminder that the Holy Spirit is a Person who is Above, Within, and Through. Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 4v18-20; Matthew 28v16-20 Any disciple to Jesus can be used in any way Jesus desires. Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Samuel 8
We ask for things all the time. Sometimes with great intentions but other times with hidden motives. Motives matter to God.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Judges (select passages)
This week we are looking at the book of Judges as a warning from God that will prayerfully spur us on to faithfulness to God.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Joshua 1v1-9
Where do we get the strength and courage to make clear decisions and step into new challenges?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Acts 1v1-11
In this final teaching in the series, we see why Jesus’ return to the Father matters and three things it shows us about life in the kingdom of God.
Taught by Jose Zayas
John 20v19-31
The irony is, the one we call "doubting Thomas" is actually a model of how to faithfully deal with doubt.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Luke 24v13-35
The resurrection of Jesus is the great plot twist, it’s the key that unlocks the biblical story, and it’s the good news that changes everything.
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 18v28-19v16
We have a courtroom drama, Jesus is on trial, and the question is--who is this King?
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 13v1-17
Jesus humbles himself and washes the disciple’s feet giving us an example of how we are to love one another.
Taught by Steve Marshman
Luke 10v38-42
When Jesus comes to the house of Martha and Mary we see two different responses to him, and Luke brings us face to face with our choice of what we will value.
Taught by Steve Marshman and Taylor
Mark 10v17-31
What are you trusting in to give you real life? Your goodness, your wealth, or Christ’s redemption?
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 4v1-42
In the encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan woman, we see Jesus demonstrating the heart of the Father, willing to cross any barrier and offer to satisfy our greatest need, new life in Him.
Taught by Ryan Doucet
Mark 4v35-41
If we truly know who Jesus is, then we can have faith in Him, even when we face the storm.
Taught by Stephen Collins
John 1v35-42
Jesus encounters us with 3 foundational desires that are revealed by 3 titles of Jesus.
Taught by Stephen Collins
Mark 10:13-16 What does Jesus mean when He says that becoming like a child is required to enter His kingdom?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Hebrews 4 Practicing the weekly rhythm of work and rest is about trusting Jesus to care for us now and to fulfill His promise to bring us into His world made new. Taught by Jose Zayas
1 John 2, Mark 6 A key aspect of discipleship is becoming more like Jesus. So, what do we learn about Sabbath from the Gospels? In what ways does Jesus’ life and habits inform the ways in which we practice becoming more like Him? Taught by Ryan Doucet
Various Scripture
Why Sabbath, what does a Sabbath actually look like, and what are some common counterfeits of true rest in Jesus?
Taught by Stephen Collins
Various Scripture
What is Sabbath? And how does it fit with following Jesus today?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Psalm 66
As we step into our second decade as a church, let’s remember God’s faithfulness and grow in our faithfulness to Him.
Matthew 11v28-30
Life can make us weary. But Jesus invites us to be restored as we return to Him.
Taught by Pastor Peter Kasirivu
For more information about Pastor Peter’s work, go to www.africarenewal.org
1 Peter 5v8-14
Peter ends his letter with a word on dealing with the devil and a final call to stand firm in Jesus.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 5v5-7
Peter reminds us how to honor Jesus as we lead and learn.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 5v1-4
Peter reminds us of five things that ought to mark the way we lead ourselves and the people around us.
Taught by Jose Zayas
John 21
What Jesus does after the resurrection shows us the heart of God and gives hope for our future.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 4v12-19
How should we view suffering and judgment as Jesus followers? Peter is inviting us into a shift in perspective to empower us to be faithful and do good.
Taught by Stephen Collins
1 Peter 4v1-11
Our life on earth is short. In light of Jesus, we want to make every day count. We should say no to sin. We should say “yes” to God.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 3v18-22
Why did Jesus suffer for us? To bring us to God! We now sit with Jesus at the right hand of God.
Taught by Steve Marshman
1 Peter 3v8-17
So many things in life are easy to say and hard to do—including following Jesus. How can we be faithful to the way of Jesus when trials, difficulty, and suffering come?
Taught by Stephen Collins
1 Peter 3v1-7
Welcome to one of the most misunderstood and wrongly applied sections of the letter! What does the Bible mean with the call to submit in the home?
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 2v18-25
Taught by Jose Zayas and Taylor Turkington
What does it mean to “submit to our masters” and why what’s the motivation to obey?
1 Peter 2v11-17
How are our lives impacting how people view Jesus?
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 2v4-10
The Bible is filled with pictures that speak to who we are through faith in Jesus: living stones, royal priesthood, holy nation. What do those mean? And how do they fit as we follow Jesus together?
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 2v1-3
We have all sorts of desires. Some good. Others not. Since we have been born again, we are invited to “crave” what God desires.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 1v22-25
What does it mean to be “born again?” To Jesus, it’s about a new capacity to love people deeply.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 1v17-21
Why obey God? The Father's judgment, the Son's redemption, and our hope in God.
Taught by Stephen Collins
1 Peter 1v13-16
We’re reminded to “live holy, because God is holy.” What is holiness? And why does it matter?
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 1v6-12
Peter wants us to know the purpose for suffering trials due to our faith in Jesus. Suffering proves our faith is genuine.
Taught by Steve Marshman
1 Peter 1v3-5
Following Jesus has real benefits. Never forget what’s available to you both now and in God’s future.
Taught by Jose Zayas
1 Peter 1v1-2
Unmistakable means “obvious or clear.” You can’t mistake or misunderstand it. Our study through the letter of 1 Peter will help us build a foundation of faithfulness to Jesus and experience the abundant life.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 1-2
What can we learn from Mary about experiencing God’s joy in the middle of life’s mess?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Isaiah 25v6-9
The whole biblical story leads to a family feasting in fellowship around a table, we as the Church are called to be a preview of this table, and Jesus’ mission is to get you seated at the table.
Taught By Stephen Collins
Nehemiah 13
The book of Nehemiah ends without any “happily-ever-after.” It seems like the community has lost their focus and return to past problems. How do we keep from repeating the same mistakes again and again?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Nehemiah 8-12
In change, God’s word and God’s joy sustain us. They move us to remember, respond, and rejoice.
Taught By Jose Zayas and Taylor Turkington
Nehemiah 4v6
When we live in the presence of God the peace of God guards our hearts and minds.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Nehemiah 2-3
What is God calling me to do now to rebuild with our church family?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Nehemiah 1-2
How do we make the most of the opportunities God brings our way?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ezra 7-10
What are the gaps between our belief and our behavior? Learning God’s word and living in God’s ways ought to be the most normal thing we do.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ezra 4-6
We need to name our excuses and together resist the temptation to live distracted from God’s mission.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 14-15
Home is about more than a place you go to. It’s the place where you grow and are sent out into the world to continue Jesus’ work in His world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 15v1-17
How do we become the most welcoming people in our city? Together we learn to follow Jesus, love one another, and share the Good News.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Text
How do we move forward in following Jesus together after 18 months of fear and isolation?
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 11v1-44
Jesus is the resurrection and life. We can learn to lean on Him for all we need.
Taught By Jose Zayas
2 Kings 18:1-4
Faith is more than saying what we should do, it’s doing what we should do.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Esther
We are exiles living in a culture that is in direct opposition to following Jesus. Resilient faith isn’t about remaining Christian in a culture that is blatantly against it. It’s about recognizing and accepting the invitation to take part in the rescue and renewal efforts of God.
Taught By Ryan Doucet
1 Samuel 1 v1-20
One person pleading with God can shape the future.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Deuteronomy 31; Exodus 4
Like Moses, we are called to live for the freedom of others.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Genesis 37-50
Joseph’s life reminds us of the power of forgiveness.
Taught by Bryan Fowler
Genesis 12-21
Resilient faith keeps trusting even when God’s promises seem delayed.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Genesis 5-9
Noah’s life invites us ask if we will follow Jesus faithfully and finish well.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Corinthians 16v13-14
What is a resilient faith? And why does it matter?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Revelation 22v21
How the Bible ends says something about God and His plan to rescue His world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Revelation 22v6-11
How should we live in light of Jesus’ promise to return soon?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Revelation 21-22
John has a vision of the new creation, the New Jerusalem, and the New Garden of Eden.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Revelation 20
John’s vision continues with a description of the 1,000 year reign of Jesus and final judgment, including the Book of Life.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Revelation 17-19v5
It seems like those who ignore Jesus and live for themselves are winning. But John sees the future. Every power and system in opposition to Jesus will eventually fall.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 28v1-10; Revelation 21v1-8
What does the resurrection of Jesus have to do with how we live today?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Revelation 15-16
John sees seven angels with seven bowls of God’s wrath poured out. Followers of Jesus are encouraged to stay awake and clothed, ready for the Day of the Lord.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Revelation 12-13
The woman, beast, dragon, two beasts, and 666 are vivid images that speak to the very real war zone every Jesus follower is living in. Following Jesus involves conflict and it will be costly.
Taught By Joze Zayas
Revelation 10-11
John’s vision describes the role and destiny of the Church, culminating in the Seventh Trumpet.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Revelation 8-9
The first six trumpets reveal God’s wrath toward evil and are a warning to repent.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Revelation 8v1-5
A review of chapters 1-7 and an overview of the seals, trumpets and bowls.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Matthew 9v35-10v8
Jesus gives us our mission, message, and motivation to continue His work in His world.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Various Scriptures
Following Jesus brings us into God’s global and local family. Everyone is gifted. Everyone matters. Everyone shares.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 16v15-18; Matthew 18v15-27; Ephesians 2v11-22
After a year of closed buildings and online gatherings, many are wondering if connection with church really matters. So, what is the church anyway?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Genesis 37-50
Joseph’s life is a model for how God takes our challenges and success and weaves them for the good of others.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Matthew 26, 27 and John 21
Everyone fails. It’s what we do with our failure that dictates our future.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Psalm 126
How do we make our way through loss to receive from God?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 13v31-35
What does it look like to step into a new year with genuine, grounded, Jesus-centered hope in the middle of the chaos all around?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 12v13-21
What is generosity? And why is it so important in our discipleship to Jesus?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 7v13-27
Jesus ends his teaching with a startling contrast: you are either all in (to following him) or not following at all.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 7v7-11
In the middle of all life’s trouble, Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 7v1-6
How do we work through our real differences and preferences? Jesus show us where to start and what to avoid.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 6v19-34
Jesus invites us to seek first Him and His kingdom rather than a worldly vision for life that can bring with it unnecessary worry.
Taught By Ryan Doucet
What do the Scriptures show us about evil powers, demons, and the real unseen spiritual conflicts?
Taught By Gerry Breshears
What do the Scriptures show us about evil powers, demons, and the real unseen spiritual conflicts?
Taught By Gerry Breshears
Matthew 5v38-48
What does Jesus really mean by “turn the other cheek” and “go the extra mile?”
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v33-37
Healthy relationships require trust. And trust is built on truth-telling.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v31-32
Practical questions on how to live out God’s vision for marriage.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v31-32
What is God’s plan for marriage? And what are we supposed to do when things get hard?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v27-30
Sex is a gift. Sex is good. Yet Jesus warns us about misguided desire.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 17
God, our Father, is for us and with us. What He longs for in return is that we would live for Him.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v21-26
What do we do after we forgive someone? Jesus provides the pathway and the power to reconcile; to move from hurt to wholeness in our relationships.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v21-26
Jesus gives the alternative to murder and anger; forgiveness and reconciliation. What do the Scriptures teach us about forgiveness?
taught By jose Zayas
Matthew 5v21-24
Jesus reminds us that the law against murder and danger of anger is broken relationships. Under God’s good rule we ought to take the initiative to make things right.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v17-20
What do we do with all of the ancient laws in the Old Testament? We learn to read all of the Bible in light of Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v17-20
It’s really hard (if not impossible) to follow Jesus well apart from the Bible. What influence is the Bible having on the way you think and live?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v13-16
What difference does following Jesus actually make? Jesus announces a surprising new reality with the metaphors of salt and light.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v3-12
Jose Zayas continues the conversation on Jesus’ nine blessings that set the tone for what we ought to think about God and His thoughts toward us.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v3-12
Jesus invites people to follow Him. Announces the good news of God’s good rule. And then what? Jesus’ surprising opening words set the tone for what we ought to think about God and His thoughts toward us.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 5v1-2
In this first teaching in the series, we look at the shape of Matthew’s Gospel and the main message of Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Mark 14v32-36
Jesus’ death and resurrection guarantees our life and resurrection. But this doesn’t mean a pain free life. Steve and Vicki Marshman offer a helpful perspective on how we can navigate through suffering in light of God’s promise of eternal life.
Taught By Steve and Vicki Marshman
1 Corinthians 15
Jesus’ death and resurrection means our resurrection. We can now see everything (good and bad) with a new set of new lenses. We are resurrection people. We don’t just live for the here and now. We live with something (Someone) bigger in view.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 11v1-27
The world seems to be spinning out of the control. How should we respond? We learn from Lazarus’ encounter with Jesus that death is not the end. We will rise because Jesus is the resurrection and life.
Matthew 8v23-27
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has brought most of the world to a halt. What do we learn from Jesus about how to remain steady through any challenge, trial, or unexpected turn?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Ephesians 6v18-24
Paul ends his letter with an important reminder that we are invited to bring everything and everyone to God through prayer.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Ephesians 6v10-17
Life can feel like an ongoing battle. Paul reminds us that we have the “armor of God.” What is the armor and why is it so important?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Ephesians 6v1-9
Following Jesus ought to show up in the way we serve people in our home and the community.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 5v15-21
We have the Holy Spirit yet are “commanded” to be filled with the Spirit again and again. What does that mean?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 5v3-14
Paul reminds Jesus followers that they don’t just “have the light” or “live near the light,” but that they “are light.” What does that mean? And how does that impact how we see our temptations and failures?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 5v21-32
How should God’s love for us transform how we treat one another, especially in marriage?
Taught by Phil and Diane Comer
Ephesians 4v25-5v2
God is full of mercy and grace, forgiving us again and again because of Jesus. So, now what? Paul shows us five specific things that ought to mark out how we live and treat others in light of God’s full forgiveness.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 4v17-24
Jesus has made us “new.” But what does that mean practically? And how can we take steps to live this new life?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Ephesians 4v7-16
We are one in Jesus. That’s true. But we’re not clones; we’re not the same. God has uniquely graced every Jesus follower with ways to build up one another in love.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 4v1-6
We’re going to look at one thing that is true of every Jesus follower each week, for the next ten weeks. To “live worthy of the calling we have received” means we remember who are are and learn to live out of our new identity in Jesus. Today we remember that we are one.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 4v1
We’re about to turn the page on a new year and new decade. Ephesians 4v1 turns the conversation from what God has done to how we are called to respond. Will we walk worthy of God’s calling on our lives?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 1v1, 28v18-20
To know what any author is trying to tell us we look at the beginning and end; the first and last chapters. Christmas is about more than Jesus’ arrival. Read the end and we see the full picture of what Jesus' birth and life are all about.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 2v13-23
Jesus escapes to Egypt and eventually settles in Nazareth. Why the geography? It’s not random. Something is happening uniquely in Jesus that prepares Him to save the world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 2v1-12
Matthew reminds us that the advent of Jesus is about two kings, two groups, and two very different responses. Sometimes the least likely are the most likely to respond well.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 1v18-25
Last week we saw that God works from generation to generation and that Jesus completes what God began in King David and Abraham. Today we’re in awe of how God does this. Not from the top down. Jesus is born. God comes to us as a child.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 1v1-17
Matthew begins his Gospel with a genealogy of Jesus. Why the family tree? What are we supposed to see and what surprises are in store?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 3v14-21
We are praying for more. More of God’s love. More of God’s power.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 3v7-13
God’s grace isn’t limited to the gift of God’s salvation, it's also the gift to love and serve others. And when we come together as the Church to do that, we’re taking part in the revealing of God’s glory.
Taught By Ryan Doucet
Ephesians 3v1-6
There’s a “mystery,” once hidden, that God’s now brought into light. Understanding mystery and revelation helps shape how God wants to lead and grow us today.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 2v11-22
We live in a divided world. Sports. Politics. Relationship status. Even in church. What walls have we built up that Jesus came to tear down?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 2v1-10
Since Jesus has given us new life by grace through faith, we can now live in a new way.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 1v15-23
Paul’s pray for the church is that they would keep growing. Are you growing in Jesus-likeness? And are you content with the pace of your progress?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 1v3-14
Following God has real benefits, both seen and unseen. We ought to praise God because He's made known the person and path to blessing; all we need is found in Jesus.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Ephesians 1v3-14
Paul describes God’s blessings in Christ. Our blessing is to be adopted into God’s family as we are marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Ephesians1v1-2
Paul sets the tone for the letter with his introduction. In this first message of the series, we trace Paul's relationship with the church in Ephesus and are reminded the it's possible to start well and end poorly. What's going to keep us from stumbling? God's message of grace and peace.
Taught by Jose Zayas
What does it look like to live this new way? What changes in our thinking and actions? How do we go about life differently than we did before we came under the kingship of Jesus?
Taught By Nate Kupish
Various Text
Last week we looked at what the Holy Spirit does in you. Today we look at what the Spirit wants to do through you.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Texts
Jesus promised to give His Spirit to all who follow Him. Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do to grow and transform us?
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Peter 2v1-12
Bible writers describe Jesus followers using family language (brothers and sisters, newborn babies, etc). We, together, are the people of God. That’s the motivation for us to live in a new way.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Tex
Who are you, really? The writers of the New Testament call Jesus followers “holy people.” You are holy... now. What does that mean? And if that’s true, how do I live a holy life?
Taught By Jose Zayas
2 Corinthians 5v17-21
What changes when we choose to follow Jesus?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Various Text
Why take risks to help people? Remember the motivation behind what we’re called to do as Jesus followers.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 12v11
Oftentimes we focus on seasons of adversity as being our seasons of greatest challenge, learning to fully lean on God through the trials. But what about in seasons of prosperity or comfort? What if the greatest challenge to remaining faithful to Christ wasn’t our trial, but instead our times of triumph? Join us as we examine how to remain faithful to Christ through maintaining four disciplines.
Taught By Brian Hogan
Revelation 21v1-3
What are we looking forward to? When Jesus returns, God will create a new heaven, a new earth, and a new Jerusalem.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Various Text
Jesus gave us the framework to recognize all of life is intended to be life-with-God. God speaking in our everyday moments. Here’s a few stories to encourage you in your relationship with God and empower you to listen as God speaks to you this week.
Taught By Nate Kupish
Leviticus 23
God appointed seven sacred annual Festivals for the Israelites. All seven foreshadow the life and work of our Messiah - the Lord Jesus Christ.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Acts 8
Some much of the conversation around sharing the faith is around what we do. Acts 8 tells us what the Holy Spirit will do to help people experience life in Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 12
What’s the in final word in Daniel? There's a future for all who live faithful. God is real. And God loves to reward.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 11
God shows Daniel how kingdoms will rise and fall over the next 300 years. Which is mind-blowing. And a reminder that God knows. God is working. God is in control, even when this world seems out of control.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 10
Daniel prays. God answers. But the message is delayed by evil powers?!
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 9
Daniel’s prayer of confession emphasizes God’s faithfulness and righteousness. God’s encouraging response reveals his unfolding plan of redemption.
Taught by Steve Marshman
Daniel 8
These seemingly bizarre pictures point to what God is about to do to deal with the evil in our world. More than that, Daniel 8 reminds us there are "seen and unseen" powers at work.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 7
Who are the “ancient of days” and “son of man” mentioned in Daniel 7? And how does this ancient vision give hope as we serve Jesus in our broken world?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 7
Read Daniel 7-12 and something is totally different. How do we read and understand these graphic pictures?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 6
Now in his 80’s. Daniel is faced with a new king with new rules and a new threat. How Daniel responds will help us face our challenges with courage.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 24v13-35
On the day Jesus rose from the grave he appeared to confused and discouraged disciples. At first they couldn’t understand what happened. But Jesus opened their eyes. Listen to real stories from three couples who’ve faced troubling times and experienced hope and healing from the Risen Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 26v36-46
Passion week is our time to remember Jesus’ suffering for our salvation. There’s so much to learn about prayer, pain, and the faithfulness of God as we look at Jesus walking through the garden called Gethsemane.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 5
“The writing is on the wall” means that things are about to come to a sudden end. That’s exactly what happens to King Belshazzar. Read Daniel 4 and 5 and you get a graphic comparison of two kings, two paths, and two very different results.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 5
Daniel is given the interpretation to the king’s dream. it’s a tough message; judgment is coming if he doesn’t change. How Daniel speaks to the king has so much to say about how we share the Good News in our world. We need to focus on people over policy, and choose the path of humility over pride.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel 3
Things get intense when three young Hebrew men refuse to bow down to the gods of Babylon. How do we stay faithful under pressure in a secular society?
Taught By Ian Nelson
Daniel 2
God has a vision. So does Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel. Your vision drives your expectations.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Daniel is living in a foreign land. And so are we. To live faithful to Jesus means there are things we need to say “yes” and “no” to.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 3-4
There’ a beautiful pattern in Jesus’ life that speaks to God’s work in our lives. Baptism. Desert. Fasting. Temptation. All leading to Jesus (and you and me) doing the Father’s work in His world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Exodus 15-16; Matthew 5
Hunger and thirst are metaphors in Scripture that speak to our deep desire to connect with God. So what does Jesus mean when he says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?”
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 6
Fasting is an invitation to more of God’s presence. Scripture is filled with people turning from food for a season to focus on God. The question is, are we hungry?
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 14 and various
All leadership is temporary, but we should live and serve in light of God’s great promise of heaven.
Taught By Luis Palau
1 Timothy 6v11-21
Whats driving your financial decisions? Trust in God or pride? Generosity is God’s solution to greed.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 6v3-10
Money is neutral; it’s a tool. But the love of money will take you places you never intended. Before we look at what we’re called to do with God’s money (next week), let’s look at what money does to us.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 5v17-6v2
As followers of Jesus, we lead by serving well even when it’s difficult. Paul’s advice to Timothy in multiple life situations is applicable today.
Taught by Steve Marshman
1 Timothy 5v1-16
The Scriptures don’t have specific answers to every question, but ought to inform every decision. We need wisdom to navigate life’s challenges.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 4
We want to live healthy but are we willing to change? Eating habits. Exercise. Rest. Godliness. Paul reminds us that change requires training. Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 3v14-16
Paul ends a conversation on how we lead in team with graphic pictures of what the church is for and why Jesus’ birth changes everything.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 3v8-13
Jesus came to serve, not to be served. Deacons lead the way in care and service throughout the community. Conversations about leadership should cause us to ask, “Who can I serve?” and “Where should I start?"
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 3v1-7
Who’s called to lead the church and what kinds of people are qualified? Leadership in the church is focused on character. Elders are a gift to help guide and guard the community.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 2v8-15
"Pray with lifted hands. Don’t wear gold or pearls. Women learn in quietness and will be saved through childbearing?!" Jose Zayas and Taylor Turkington unpack a controversial and often misunderstood section of Paul’s letter to Timothy. In the church there’s a place for everyone. We’re to find our fit and live in a way that’s fitting.
Taught By Jose Zayas and Taylor Turkington
Psalm 105
Why church? What does gathering together each week produce? Psalm 105 reminds us we were created to praise and pursue God, who is faithful in keeping His promises. Praise doesn’t always come naturally. We need each other to remind each other to grow in pursuing God. Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Text
Three things I hope I’ll have done at the end of my life: Fought the fight. Finished the race. Kept the faith!
Taught By Scott Ballard
Various Text
The principles in 1 Timothy (and all of Scripture) are about much more than church management. Leadership applies to all of life. Today’s podcast includes an interview and insights from a global business leader who also happens to be part of 26 West Church.
Taught By Jose Zayas and Guest.
1 Timothy 2v1-7
You are part of something bigger than just “you.” You’re part of a family. You’re part of a school or work team. You and I are part of a church. 1 Timothy chapters 2-3 help us see how to lead in team. Paul gives us three things we ought to do to serve the people around us.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 1v12
As Paul continues his mentorship of Timothy in the opening chapter, we discover several more character traits of healthy leaders. However in doing so, we must also navigate this strange idea of handing someone over to Satan. Listen in to see what we can learn about the importance of our every-day influence in the lives of others around us.
Taught By Ian Nelson
Text: 1 Timothy 1v3-11
Paul sends Timothy to stop false teachers from fracturing the church. What makes for healthy leadership? In the opening instructions we see that healthy leaders are grounded in the truth, learn to discern, and are motivated by love.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Timothy 1v1-2
In the first teaching of the series, Jose lays of foundation of what leadership is and why growth is so important.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 4v1
There’s your past and your future; who you are and who you want to be. Ephesians 4v1 is a “hinge,” connecting who we are because of Jesus with how we are called to live.
Taught By Jose Zayas
1 Thessalonians 1v4-10
God’s plan has always been to rescue and restore. What part do we play in God’s Story?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Verious Text
Prayer is an invitation to relationship with God. It’s about more than asking. It’s about listening. But how? How can we know what God is saying?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Text
How does the Holy Spirit help us follow Jesus? The who, what, where, when and why of the Holy Spirit.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Various Text
Worlds are shaped with words. Words build up and tear down. God’s given us the Bible to shape our relationship, growth, and change. What does is mean to say the Bible is “God’s Word?"
Taught By Jose Zayas
Various Text
What is church and why is it important to grow as disciples to Jesus?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 9
Jesus invited people to follow Him. What does that mean, really? And how do we live that out in our selfie world?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Acts 8v26-40
In the final teaching of the series, Jose looks at how God opens doors to love people and why our response matters.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 13v1-17
Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. What is that about? And what does it say about how we serve people around us?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Psalm 101
Jesus never asked His followers to go out and become famous, but He does long for them to be faithful. Living a life of faithfulness will yield a rich reward.
Taught By Phil Comer
Luke 7v36-50
We label people all of the time. Rich. Poor. Conservative. Liberal. Popular. Loner. Jesus helps us move past labels to see people for who they really are. Loving our neighbor means looking for ways to offer a second chance.
Taught By Jose Zayas
John 3-4
Jesus is the master at helping people know and experience the Father’s love. Learn, from Jesus, how to listen well and share Good News in a compelling way.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 5v27-32 To Jesus eating is about much more than food. It’s an invitation to relationship and one of most natural ways to connect with people who feel far from God. Taught By Jose Zayas
Luke 10v25-37
Loving our neighbors begins with asking the right questions. Jesus moves the conversation from "who" our neighbor is to "how" to become more like Him in how we see and treat people.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke 15
Loving God and neighbor is central to the way of Jesus. What does it mean to "love" God and people? In a string of parables, Jesus reminds us that we can live in God's house yet miss the heart of God.
Taught by Jose Zayas
John 16v16-20
Jesus’ words, “but your grief will turn to joy” is a Kingdom principle, an invitation to look at our suffering through the lens of His resurrection…that today, and more fully one day in the future all things will be made whole again because of Jesus’ life, death, burial, and resurrection. This is the hope we live with as God’s family.
Taught by Nate Kupish
Various Text
Far too often we concern ourselves with what we don’t have. This message challenges us to instead focus on what we do have and allow God to use it.
Taught By Brian Hogan
John 14v1-17
What do you think God wants to do through you life? Listen to Jesus’ radical claim (again) that greater things are possible for anyone who follows Him.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 16v17-27
Paul ends the letter with a few reminder of how to experience life in Jesus together.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 16v1-16
Church is a family. From Paul’s list of 27 names, we get a glimpse of the kinds of people that make up the church. What should the church look like in our city? And what is God calling our church to become?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 15v14-33
It’s easy to slow down, become content, and miss opportunities God is calling us to step into. Let Paul’s life and example remind us that it’s time to take new ground together.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 15v1-13
How do we respond to conflict? Instead of attacking or avoiding, we can learn to manage the issue and work towards peace. This is second part of the teaching.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Text: Various
If Jesus is risen (and He is) then why is following Him so messy? Why the pain, trouble, and heartache? An honest conversation on how to find strength in the midst of suffering.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Matthew 28v1-10
Mary Magdalene was the first person to see the risen Jesus. What does her story teach us about encountering Jesus today?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 14v13-23
We’ve looked at the “what” and “why” of navigating conflict. In this teaching we look at “how” to begin. It starts with our initial response. Do we attack, ignore, or try to manage this issue?
Taught By Joze Zayas
Romans 14v4-12
Relational conflict. While we’re mostly on the same page with the important things, it’s the little issues that often drive friendships apart. What’s it going to take to keep us together?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 14v1-3
Paul calls the church to unity, telling us to accept one another just as Jesus accepted us. In light of God’s grace towards us, we should show grace to others.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Romans 13v8-14
Scripture talks about a future coming, called “the Day” or the “day of the Lord." What does it mean for us to live in light of Jesus’ return? We’re to be ready. Not asleep, but wide awake.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 13v1-7
Jesus is King. Following Jesus means total allegiance to HIs teaching. So what about our allegiances? How do we navigate a love for God and country?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v14, 17-21
How do we respond to the evil in our world and in our lives? Paul reminds us to love like Jesus - the Prince of Peace.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v14-16
Love is much more than an emotion. It’s a commitment to walk through the ups and downs of life together - to rejoice, mourn, and stay united - even when life’s challenges are pulling us apart.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v13
Real love is generous and welcoming. What does it look like for us to grow in inviting people into our hearts and homes?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v12
How do we extend real love when the world is falling down around us?
Taught By Steve Marshman
Romans 12v10
How do we show real love in our technological age where people are more connected than ever but still feel isolated and alone?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v11
It’s easy to start following Jesus with passion and slow down over time. What we need is “zeal", something Scripture says we can grow in. Rather than growing cold, we can be set on fire to serve.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v9
When you hear the word “love” what comes to mind? In this first teaching of the series, Jose talks about three things that build a foundation for biblical love.
Taugh By Jose Zayas
Jude 20-23
What should we expect for the coming year? While we can’t predict events, as Jesus followers we can be sure of our future.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v5-8
Every person is needed. Every gift is valuable. In our broken world, we need those motivated to help the sick and suffering.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v6-8
What makes for a great leader? Interestingly, Paul places this gift in between “giving” and “mercy.” What does that tell us about leading as disciples to Jesus?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v6-8
Generosity is an invitation to experience God’s character, provision, and mission to rescue HIs world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v6-8
To live like Jesus we need constant adjustments. Teachers make truth clear and understandable. Encouragers move us from truth to action.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v6-8
Serving doesn’t seem spectacular. But it’s a sign of the Spirit’s presence and needed for any community to thrive.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Ephesians 5:21-33
The Apostle Paul said that those who marry will experience "trouble" in this life.while he was right, it's how we handle those troubles that's important. Phil and Diane share three biblicle truths that, when lived out, have caused their love to "last a lifetime"
Taught By Phil and Diane Comer
Romans 12v6; 1 Corinthians 14
What is prophecy? Why is it so important? And how can we make room for prophecy in our lives?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v6-8
The Holy Spirit sets us free to follow Jesus. He enables us to recognize God’s presence. And He empowers us to continue Jesus’ work in this world. Holy Spirit, we want more of You in our world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v3-5
Do you believe you can be used in the Kingdom of God? In this short passage in Romans, Paul answers the question. However, there are some conditions to serving in the Kingdom. Tune in and find out what they are.
Taught By Jim Williams
Romans 12v2
How do we discern the will of God? It starts with a change of mind.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v1
God’s goal for us is life-long transformation. We never arrive. There’s always room for more. What’s going to motivate us to choose the way of Jesus over our own desires?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 12v1-2
There’s room for more of what Jesus wants to do in, through, and beyond us to help people experience life in Him.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 12v1-3
Seasons of blessing and pain are part of the normal rhythm of following Jesus. What will help us stay encouraged when times get tough? Taught By Joze Zayas
Hebrews 11v32-40
You don’t have to be a “big name” to live as a person of faith. Faithful people look to forward to God's future. Faithful people grow through suffering.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11
While Israel obediently followed God's plan to conquer Jericho, Rahab's faith leads her to take action that saves her and her family.
Taught By Steve and Vicki Marshaman
Hebrews 11v27-29
God often calls us to do things that seem impossible in our own strength. Moses and the people of Israel remind us that faith in God's power can change our situation.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11v23-26
Fear. We’re afraid of spiders, snakes, heights, and more. Fear of failure. Living alone. Rejection. What difference does faith make?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11v22
Faith leads to faithfulness. Joseph reminds us how following Jesus changes the way we see our family, school, workplace and life’s challenges.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11v20-21
The lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob remind us that faith is a process and is never perfect. They ended well and so can we.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11v17-20
Christian, embrace God's promises! Your faith impacts those around you.
Taught by Kenny Stone
Hebrews 11v8-19
How could Abraham continue to put his faith in God? Could it be as simple as that he believed that above all else, he was a friend of God?
Taught by Nate Kupish
Hebrews 11:7
Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his people, and walked faithfully with God. His faith was so certain that when God spoke, he listened and acted.
Taught by Brian Hogan
Hebrews 11v5-6
Enoch had a reputation as a man who pleased God. By faith he believed in God and earnestly followed him.
Taught by Steve Marshman
Hebrews 11v4
Abel is the first person listed as an example of grounded and growing faith. He reminds us how little things can make a big difference, and that attitude is as important as action.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Hebrews 11v1-3
A good start doesn't guarantee a strong end. This summer we'll look at Hebrews 11 to see what it takes to build a faith that lasts a lifetime. We start by defining what faith is and isn't.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 11v22-36
What do you do when the future looks blurry, when you’re not sure how things are going to work out? As Paul thinks about the future of Israel and the people of God, he jumps into a song. That’s right - a song. No matter what we’re facing, worship is the right response.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 11v1-21
Sometimes God is hard to understand. On one hand it looks like He's rejected His people (Israel) with the beginning of the Church. But more is at work than what we can see. If we don't keep the big picture in view, we might miss out on God's grace.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 10v14-21
God chooses to use people like you and me as part of His rescue plan. What can we do? And where do we begin?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 10v5-13
Paul reads the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) in light of Jesus. What does Deuteronomy 30 have to say about the Good News?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 9v30-33, 10v1-4
God is calling all of humanity to Himself. How will the Jews and Gentiles respond and what can we learn from their response?
Taught By Kenny Stone
Romans 9v14-29
We can turn to a God who is just, good, merciful, compassionate, sovereign and patient.
Taught By Jim Williams
Romans 9v6-13
"Jacob I loved; Esau I hated." What in the world does that mean? And what does it say about God and His Promises?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 9v1-5
Paul turns for rejoicing in all God’s done for us (Romans 8) to a lament. Why the change? We feel the most deeply about the people we love. What does it look like for us to live compelled by love?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 8v31-39
What if you had everything you need at the precise time you need it every time? What kind of difference would that make? Paul finishes this section on the hope of the Gospel with a call to believe what is true: God is for you.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 8v29-30
Romans 8v28 promises that God works in all things for the good of those who love him. The question is, "how?" Thankfully Paul gives five important words to describe God's great rescue plan: foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 8v28
The Scriptures are filled with promises. Romans 8v28 happens to be one of the most talked about and yet misunderstood. In light of the Resurrection, what does it mean that “in all things God works for the good?”
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 8v14-27
What does it mean to be adopted into God’s family? Discover the benefits and responsibilities of living as children of God.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 8v1-13
In Jesus, remember what God has done and will do for us. Expose yourself constantly to His unimaginable love. This exposure stimulates a wave of gratitude that leads to Godly living today.
Taught By Kenny Stone
Romans 7v7-25
How do we read and apply God’s law in light of Jesus? Paul retells the story of Adam and Israel, reminding us what the law was given for and what it will never be able to do.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 6v15-7v6
We have choices to make every day. Now that Jesus is our new Master, Paul teaches us to serve Jesus in the new way of the Spirit.
Taught By Steve Marshman
Romans 6v1-14
What's the motivation to resist temptation? Paul pulls on baptism as the metaphor for the dramatic change that’s taken place. We have been changed. The old life is gone. We are now united to Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 5v12-21
There's more than one way to live. Adam represents the path of sin that leads to death. But Jesus lives and shows the better way.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 5v6-11
Another Christian cliche, an optimist’s lens, or the grounded hope for every Jesus follower? Romans 5 unlocks the secret to living with hope. The source might surprise you.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 5v1-5
Following Jesus doesn't promise a pain-free life. Consider three realities in our justification and why human suffering is never wasted.
Taught By Kenny Stone
Romans 4v9-25
Faith is one of those words that means lots of different things to different people. What does faith look like in the Scriptures? How do we know we have it?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 3v27-4v8
Paul has reminded us of the good things that come through faith in Jesus. How should we respond? Paul asks four questions to consider as we live out our faith in our divided world.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 3v25-6 & Leviticus 16
The high priest. Two goats. Sacrifice. Wilderness. What are these pictures pointing to? In Romans 3, Paul pulls on the Day of Atonement in Leviticus as the backdrop to describe the heart of the Gospel in the ministry of Jesus.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 3v24-25; Exodus 6v1-8
Have you ever seen a “photomosaic?” It’s picture made up of smaller photos. If you only look at the smaller photos you can miss the big picture. If you focus only on the big picture, you can miss the beauty in the details. Paul uses four graphic words to try and explain the big thing God has done for us in Jesus: Righteousness, Justification, Redemption, and Atonement. What do they mean? How do they fit?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 3v21-24
"But now..." Paul moves from where we were to where we are now because of Jesus Christ. We have moved from wrong to right. We are righteous. We have been justified.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 3v9-20 There’s a courtroom. And evidence. And good reason to see why God’s grace changes everything. Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 3v1-8
A key to growing is learning to ask the right questions. What advantages do we enjoy? What excuses are we making?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 2v17-29
Romans 2 is filled with reasons why we should never point the finger in judging other people’s behavior. Everyone has a story. At times, we’ve all put our confidence in the wrong things. Where is your hope for life in God?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 2v1-16
It’s always easier to see other people’s faults while ignoring our own. Romans 2 reminds us why judging one another never makes sense. We are called to live in light of the “Day of the Lord, a day when God puts the world to rights.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 1v24-32
What do the Scriptures teach about homosexuality? Jose looks at God’s vision for marriage, important questions people are asking, and our way forward as we navigate conflicting worldviews.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 1v18-23
Romans 1v18-3v20 makes one big point, in many parts: God is right. We are wrong. Yet Paul starts his argument with an interesting and controversial topic - the wrath of God. What does it mean for God to be angry? And how does that fit with God’s love?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 1v16-17
Paul ends his introduction with thesis of his letter – the Good News is God's power to save through faith. But what is salvation? Faith? And how do we experience it for ourselves?
Taught By Jose Zayas
Colossians 3:1-14
Jesus is building His kingdom and all who have chosen to follow Him have joined Him in His work. In light of events taking place in our country right now how can we stay above the fray and live out the way of Jesus? The answer is found here in Paul's letter to the Colossians.
Taught by Phil Comer
Romans 1v8-15
Paul's introduction is filled with thanksgiving and prayer. How are the two connected? And how do they fit with the open doors we are walking through?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Romans 1v1-7
Paul’s letter to a tiny church in the capitol city of the Roman empire has shaped Jesus followers for centuries. In the first teaching of the series, Jose looks at what Romans is, how it's shaped, and why it's important as we live as disciples to Jesus in our city.
Taught By Jose Zayas
Romans 15v14-20
Paul tells the church the secret to his church planting strategy. What you say matters. What you do matters. God wants to use your words and works to help people experience life in Jesus.
Taught by Jose Zayas
John 1
What kind of church are we going to build? One full of rules or one where anything goes? Jesus shows the perfect balance of grace and truth.
Taught by James Gleason
Matthew 14v13-21
Jesus is our model on how to live with compassion in the face of suffering and injustice.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Here at 26 West Church we value community. We hope that each of you have community that is leading you to be who God says we are in Jesus… a family of missionary disciples.
Taught by Kenny Stone
Disciples are called to growth in compassion, calling, and community life. How do we take practical steps to follow Jesus together?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Jesus was moved with compassion to bring hope and healing to cities and villages. The needs were so great that Jesus called disciples to join Him in the work. What does it mean to live as a disciple? And how can we grow in our calling this year?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Where are we headed for the coming year? We are stepping into a season of growth as a church. Matthew shows us how Jesus’ ministry grew; how He was deeply moved to teach, proclaim, and demonstrate the Father’s healing touch. Growth begins with a heart of compassion.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Proverbs are filled with wisdom for everyday life. In the final teaching of the series, Jose Zayas contrasts the work habits of the sluggard and the ant.
Taught by Jose Zayas
The average person speaks 16,000 words per day. The question is, what are we doing with them? In this two-part teaching from Proverbs, Jose looks at how words are used to shape reality, to build up or tear down, to bring hurt or healing.
Taught by Jose Zayas
Almost all Christians know what the Bible teaches about purity. Are there benefits to sexual purity? Jim Williams takes an took at this needed subject from the book of Proverbs and other selected passages.
Taught by Jim Williams
Moments of offense lead us into choosing either to blame or to overlook the offense (what we’ve called, agreeing with Love, or living beautifully.) Wisdom is the choosing to hand our thinking, feeling, and actions back to God in moments where we could easily become, and live, in offense.
Taught by Nate Kupish
“What do you do, when you don’t know what to do?” is a question that God’s wisdom answers for us.
Taught by Matt Karsh
We all struggle with anger in one way or another. What does the Bible say about this important subject and how are we to overcome it?
Taught by Jim Williams
In an earlier teaching we saw Wisdom calling us to “start children off in the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” To grow in Wisdom we should start early. The question is, “how?” How do we get a good start? What does that look like? The book of Proverbs answers these questions will a plea for training and correction.
Taught by Jose Zayas
How do we read and apply the book of Proverbs? Are they promises for everyone or something different?
Taught by Jose Zayas
Wisdom is tied to a Person. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. From the library of God’s wisdom, He says, be humble.
Taught by Kenny Stone
With unprecedented access to information and technology, are we living better? In the first teaching of the series, Jose looks at what wisdom is and isn't.
Taught by Jose Zayas
In the final teaching in the series, Jose Zayas looks at how coveting ties together all 10 commandments. Desire is a gift from God. Misplaced desire can be dangerous.
Taught by Jose Zayas
In the final teaching in the series, Jose Zayas looks at how coveting ties together all ten commandments. Desire is a gift from God. Misplaced desire can be dangerous.
God is in a good mood, we’re His children, and He’s patient with us. So these words, “Do not give false testimony against your neighbor” are not a test, but a how-to tutorial on enjoying life with Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit.
Taught by Nate Kupish
You shall not steal, guides us into ways of generosity, honesty, fairness, moderation, frugality, timely payments, wholehearted efforts, sincere promises, and so forth.
Taught by Kenny Stone
There’s a beautiful order to God’s way of living. We are to honor father and mother (the sanctity of family), not murder (the sanctity of human life), and not commit adultery (the sanctity of marriage). Why is marriage so important to God? It’s because marriage is about so much more than one man and one women in relationship for life. So much more is at stake.
Taught by Jose Zayas
No murder. Seems pretty straightforward. But is the command just about premeditated killing, or something greater? Jesus’ teaching sheds new light on this ancient command.
Taught by Jose Zayas
God blesses his people when they honor parents. God knows that parents are not perfect, yet he still tells us to ascribe value to Mom and Dad. Taught by Steve Marshman
Sabbath is the longest and probably most misunderstood of the Ten Commandments. Is it a law? A principle? Was it only for the Jewish people or are we to remember the Sabbath as well? Taught by Jose Zayas
What is “do not misuse the name” all about? Is it about swearing or something more important? Taught by Jose Zayas
What is idolatry? Looking at the second commandment Jose Zayas traces what idols meant to Ancient Israel and how idolatry is still a challenge for all who choose to follow Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
God gives 613 commands in the law given to Moses. The first is a command to avoid other gods. Other gods? In this teaching, Jose Zayas shows how we can understand and interpret the Ten Commandments in light of Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
Reading the Scriptures is both beautiful and frustrating. In the first message of this series, Jose Zayas lays the foundation for how we can read, understand, and apply Old Testament law. Taught by Jose Zayas
What happened on the first Easter morning? Luke doesn’t hide the disciples’ early doubts, but uses these first encounters to help us wrestle with our own questions to faith. By walking through Luke 24, we not see what happened, but what the resurrection means for all who choose to follow Jesus.Taught by Jose Zayas
We greatly rejoice that in God’s great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Jesus we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. Taught by Kenny Stone
Jose Zayas looks at five major themes in Acts that make a difference in how we follow Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
Things don’t always work out according to plan. Learn from Paul how to respond with wisdom when tempted to worry. Taught by Jose Zayas
When times are tough it’s easy to doubt God’s goodness. After being shipwrecked and bitten by a venomous snake, Paul could still proclaim the faithfulness of God. What changed Paul’s perspective and how can that shape how we follow Jesus in our city? Taught by Jose Zayas
One of the beautiful mysteries of following Jesus is the fact that we go through seasons of suffering. Learn from Paul how to stand strong when life’s storms come our way. Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul is on trial for his faith in Caesarea, facing Roman governors and kings. Learn from Paul how we can flip any situation into an opportunity to share the love of Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas
Why me? Why now? When is this going to end? No one enjoys seasons of suffering. But God can do good, for us and others, even in the middle of our mess. Paul's arrest and trial show us how our greatest setback might be a setup for future opportunity. Taught by Jose Zayas
How do we grow in discovering God's will for our lives and take practical steps to live out? Taught by Jose Zayas
A new year often involves new goals, plans, and hopes. Paul's words to the Ephesian leaders provide a helpful grid to discern between what we know, what we think we know, and what we just don’t know. Taught by Jose Zayas
Tension between people of different faiths is nothing new. A riot erupts in Ephesus as the church grows and worship at the temples decline. Religious differences are real. How do we navigate the challenges of sharing our faith in our multicultural world? Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul starts this third journey to strengthen the churches he planted on previous trips. What happens in Ephesus give a glimpse of how the Gospel transforms at the deepest levels. Taught by Jose Zayas
What happens at Sunset is about more than the Gospel in our city. Local decisions have a global impact. Listen in on how your faithfulness here is making a difference as far away as northern Uganda. Taught by Jose Zayas
What will motivate to us to live with gratitude well beyond the holiday season? The Bread and Cup are a God’s graphic display of where our thanksgiving should be rooted. Taught by Jose Zayas
Paul travels to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, reasoning from the Scriptures, and explaining that Jesus, the Messiah, died and rose from the dead. Taught by Steve Marshman
Sunset leaders introduce a new pastor and reflect on what the Scriptures teach about the roles of elder, deacon, and pastor in the local church. Acts 16 gives a glimpse of the early community at Philippi, a mixed bag of men and women who had little in common but Jesus. What does that say about our story, as we share the Good News in our city? Taught by Jose Zayas
Change isn't always easy. Looking at Paul's second journey, we see three things can can revolutionize how we view God and the Westside Church story. Taught by Jose Zayas
Acts 15 outlines two different issues that had the potential of splitting the early church. Jesus followers will not always agree but can learn to settle conflict with grace and truth. Taught by Jose Zayas
How did a small group of Jesus followers take the Gospel to the ends of the earth? In Acts 13, Luke repeats a three-word phrase that is the secret to church momentum. Taught by Jose Zayas
The church, a people, not a place; is called to pray. Prayer is a community gift. We cannot expect to be Spirit dependent if we are not committed to prayer as a community. Taught by Kenny Stone
Whatever you are going through in life, either good or bad, God responds to our prayers. Taught by Steve Marshman
Jesus invites his disciple to "ask, seek, and knock." His parables illustrate the way we should approach God in prayer - with shameless audacity. Taught by Jose Zayas
Prayer is an invitation to relationship. Jesus shows us what prayer is not and then how to approach the Father. Taught by Jose Zayas
Where are we headed as a community this coming year? We want to join Jesus' first disciples in their earnest desire to learn how to pray. Prayer is more than a spiritual exercise; it's an invitation to relationship. This is the first of a five part series. Taught by Jose Zayas
Jesus says, "If you hold to my teachings you are really my disciples." Disciples are free. Through the Son, they are free indeed. Are you free? Taught by Kenny Stone
The early church lived in the fear of the Lord. This phrase can be described as the affectionate, reverent, submissive obedience to Jesus. How do we live daily in the fear of the Lord? Taught by Steve Marshman
We are in a new season as a church, brimming with new opportunities to help more people experience life in Jesus. What's next? In this teaching Jose Zayas looks at how God prepared Joshua for his new assignment, reminding us that we have all that we need to be an unstoppable force for good in our city. Taught by Jose Zayas
In the midst of a broken world, with bad news surrounding us we can't be a paralyzed people. Instead God has called us to do something in the midst of the chaos. To be a people that please Him. Taught by Kenny Stone
If you've ever felt like giving up or waving the white flag, you're not alone. How do we walk through these times of disappointment or discouragement? Taught by Matt Karsh
Despite circumstances the church considers God faithful and trustworthy. What ways do we see them show their allegiance to the one and only King? Taught by Kenny Stone
As the gospel spreads to Antioch, the early followers of Jesus learn to listen to God and follow his leading. Taught by Steve Marshman
Does God play favorites? Peter and Cornelius both have a vision from God that will reshape the nature of what it means to be the people of God for all time. Taught by Jose Zayas
How are we supposed to read the miracle encounters in Acts? More than history, what happens to Aeneas and Tabitha are part of normal life in light of Jesus' resurrection. Since Jesus is risen, anything is possible. Taught by Jose Zayas
Saul experiences a radical change of life after meeting the risen Jesus. Yet the details show it's more than just Saul meeting Jesus. God chooses to use His people, the church, as part of His rescue plan. Taught by Jose Zayas
What's an "evangelist?" And what can we learn from Philip about sharing the Gospel with the people we know? Taught by Jose Zayas
God uses tough times to accomplish great things. Philip brings the Good News to Samaria and there is "great joy in the city." But not everyone gets the heart of the Gospel. Some, like Simon, think that God and His power are for sale. Taught by Jose Zayas
George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilisation, reminds us that God uses "messy" people to accomplish His mission all throughout the book of Acts. Taught by George Verwer
What will you be remembered for? In Stephen's martyrdom we see three things that can inspire us to face adversity with courage. Taught by Jose Zayas
The Gospel is about to spread from one group in one city to the ends of the earth. What needs to happen to get the church ready for the shift? Stephen is the first of four biographies Luke gives that show the kind of people the Spirit loves to use. Taught by Jose Zayas
Church is a family. And where you have family, you’re going to have conflict. How do you respond when things don’t go your way? Taught by Jose Zayas
What will our church be known for? What will our reputation be? In today's text the church experiences great miracles and numeric growth. On the other, the leaders are arrested (again) and suffer for the Name. Taught by Jose Zayas
Church in the early days was marked by unity, generosity, and the power of God. We long for that. But Luke shows us the other side of the story. There is no such thing as a "perfect" church because there are no perfect people. The good news is that God wants to help us work through our issues. Taught by Jose Zayas
For centuries, Jesus followers have applied the meaning of the Resurrection. Jesus came to teach. Jesus came to rescue. And, in what might be a surprise, Jesus came to win. Taught by Jose Zayas
Prayer is part of the healthy rhythm of following Jesus. We know that. So why is prayer so difficult, and often frustrating? Acts 4 gives us a rare glimpse at the actual content of the church's prayers to God. What can we learn from how they prayed? Taught by Jose Zayas
What happens when a community takes following Jesus seriously and patterns their lives after Him? Ironically, there is often push back. The religious leaders don't mind a miracle. It's the name "Jesus" that they find offensive. Peter and John model for us how to love and serve our community in Jesus' name. Taught by Jose Zayas
Miracles are meant to point people to faith in Jesus. Peter explains how the crippled man's healing is just one dimension of all God has in store for those who follow Jesus. There's more to the Gospel than we ordinarily think. Taught by Jose Zayas
Jesus had promised that the disciples would do "greater things" when He goes back to the Father. Greater things than Jesus?! That sounds crazy. In Acts 3, we see Jesus' prediction come to pass and miraculous healing. What does that say about the nature of our faith? What would it look like to trust the Holy Spirit for greater things in our day? Taught by Jose Zayas
The early church was generous, selling property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. What does this look like today? Are we listening to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in the area of generosity? Taught by Steve Marshman
Jesus followers have been saved by God for community. God desires His people to be pointing each other and the world to God through intentional, authentic, and sacrificial relationships. All have been invited, will you join the family? Taught by Kenny Stone
In one gathering the church grew from 120 to more than 3,000. How does Luke describe this season of growth and outreach? Devotion. Something happened in Jerusalem that caused the disciples to grow both in numbers and commitment to one another. What does it look like for us to to live devoted to Jesus and His work? Taught by Jose Zayas
Peter, full of The Holy Spirit, shares the Jesus story with the crowds in Jerusalem. What does he include? What does he emphasize? Looking at Peter's words will help us think about how to share the Gospel with clarity and confidence. Taught by Jose Zayas
When the Holy Spirit comes there are three visible signs - wind, fire, and tongues. Why the signs? And where do "signs" fit as we follow Jesus today? Taught by Jose Zayas
Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit. What does "waiting" look like? And how should this shape our rhythms as a community? Taught by Jose Zayas
For forty days after his resurrection, Jesus taught his disciples about the kingdom of God. What is God's kingdom? And what does it have to do with God's promised power to all who follow Him? Taught by Jose Zayas
Where are you headed this year? What does the future hold for you? When it comes to following Jesus, sometimes we need to look back in order to prepare for what's ahead. Join in the first teaching of a long conversation in the book of Acts. Taught by Jose Zayas
God is making much of Himself. The main way we see this is through the Gospel. With the Gospel being the heart of the Bible, we must all have clarity on this subject. Let's not be confused. The Gospel is God's redemptive activity in Christ Jesus on behalf of His creation. Taught by Kenny Stone
Why does Matthew's Gospel begin with Jesus' family tree? It's because Matthew is picking up where the Hebrew Scriptures end. The coming of Jesus, to Matthew, is God's answer to His Promise. Taught by Jose Zayas
Luke tells us that Simeon, by the Holy Spirit, knows that Jesus the child will be the Savior of the world. How? Simeon quotes from the prophet, Isaiah, reminding us that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's long rescue Story. Taught by Jose Zayas