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Ever wonder why we have Advent calendars? This tradition has a surprisingly long and rich history, rooted in a powerful idea of anticipation. Discover the original meaning behind Advent and how it's been celebrated for centuries. Sunday morning at West Main Baptist Church in Artesia, NM.
Ever wonder why we have Advent calendars? This tradition has a surprisingly long and rich history, rooted in a powerful idea of anticipation. Discover the original meaning behind Advent and how it's been celebrated for centuries. Sunday morning at West Main Baptist Church in Artesia, NM.
Ever wonder why we have Advent calendars? This tradition has a surprisingly long and rich history, rooted in a powerful idea of anticipation. Discover the original meaning behind Advent and how it's been celebrated for centuries.
Today the staff at West Main discusses what a false prophet is, what we need to know scripturally about false prophets, and how we as Jesus followers should do if we encounter a false prophet.
You asked, so we will answer. Today Pastor Jason answers the question, Why has God let the world get so bad without stepping in? Plus answer some bonus questions you submitted.
Our culture surrounds us with negativity, confusion, fear, and deception. God has a strategy to help you overcome. God has a plan to make you strong. In this series we’re going to learn how to live as an OVERCOMER.
February 4, 2023 - Overcome Weakness With Strength
One of God’s favorite words is “new” - “new life, new heart, new beginning” - He even promised to make all things new. In this series, we will learn what it means to be made new and we will gain the skills we need to embrace and keep “new.”
January 21, 2024 - One of God’s favorite words is “new” - “new life, new heart, new beginning” - He even promised to make all things new. In this series, we will learn what it means to be made new and we will gain the skills we need to embrace and keep “new.”
January 7, 2024 - New Year - New You
January 14, 2024 - One of God’s favorite words is “new” - “new life, new heart, new beginning” - He even promised to make all things new. In this series, we will learn what it means to be made new and we will gain the skills we need to embrace and keep “new.”
January 7, 2024 - New Year - New YouOne of God’s favorite words is “new” - “new life, new heart, new beginning” - He even promised to make all things new. In this series, we will learn what it means to be made new and we will gain the skills we need to embrace and keep “new.”
REASONS FOR THE SEASON (2000 years ago God sent his only son to be with us. The birth of Jesus changed everything. In this series we’ll discover four big reasons the birth of Jesus is a benefit to our lives.)
REASONS FOR THE SEASON (2000 years ago God sent his only son to be with us. The birth of Jesus changed everything. In this series we’ll discover four big reasons the birth of Jesus is a benefit to our lives.)
This is part 1 of the series Give Me The Hill Country. Embracing difficulty is the only way to reclaim your destiny. 3000 years ago, one old man chose difficult over easy, challenge over comfort, tough over simple - and God blessed him for it. In this series, we’re going to discover how choosing the more difficult path leads to a greater blessing, improves our lives, and allows God to shape us into the best version of ourselves.
I AM - DON'T SETTLE FOR CHRISTIAN. (What is Christian? Ask 100 people and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. There’s Christian music, Christian education, Christian clothing, Christian movies, and there’s even Christian breath mints. In this series we’re going to answer the question: What is Christian?
DON'T SETTLE FOR CHRISTIAN. (What is Christian? Ask 100 people and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. There’s Christian music, Christian education, Christian clothing, Christian movies, and there’s even Christian breath mints. In this series we’re going to answer the question: What is Christian? April 23, 2023 - I Quit
DON'T SETTLE FOR CHRISTIAN. (What is Christian? Ask 100 people and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. There’s Christian music, Christian education, Christian clothing, Christian movies, and there’s even Christian breath mints. In this series we’re going to answer the question: What is Christian? April 16, 2023 - What Is Christian
YOU DO YOU - THE ART OF DEFEATING GIANTS PART 4 (Giants, we’ve all got them: loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, pride, apathy - what’s your giant? We will spend this Fall learning why our giants must fall. Join us as we discover the art of defeating giants.)
Giants, we’ve all got them: loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, pride, apathy - what’s your giant?
Giants, we’ve all got them: loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, pride, apathy - what’s your giant? We will spend this Fall learning why our giants must fall. Join us as we discover the art of defeating giants.
Giants, we’ve all got them: loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, pride, apathy - what’s your giant? We will spend this Fall learning why our giants must fall. Join us as we discover the art of defeating giants.
Parents, you have the primary role in modeling effective, acceptable attitudes and behaviors about the ways of life for your children.
YOU ASKED! (In our summer series, we will be giving Biblical answers to your questions. So go ahead, ask anything you want!)
LESSONS FROM SHAMGAR
-IF YOU STAY READY, YOU DON’T HAVE TO GET READY
-GOD DOESN’T CALL THE EQUIPPED, HE EQUIPS THE CALLED
-SAY YES TO GOD
BOTTOM LINE:
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR ONE LINE TO BE?
UNLIKELY HEROES (Some of God’s greatest warriors don’t get the headlines and don’t live in the spotlight; they exist in obscurity but they have a lot to teach us. In this series, we’ll discover how God loves to work with people who are significant in their insignificance.)
Some of God’s greatest warriors don’t get the headlines and don’t live in the spotlight; they exist in obscurity but they have a lot to teach us. In this series, we’ll discover how God loves to work with people who are significant in their insignificance.
The resurrection was not just an event. We are Resurrection People - Hallelujah is our song! Resurrection: it’s in our DNA, it’s who we are, it’s how we are supposed to live. In this series, we’ll look at some of the people in the Resurrection account and learn from their failures and victories.
The resurrection was not just an event. We are Resurrection People - Hallelujah is our song! Resurrection: it’s in our DNA, it’s who we are, it’s how we are supposed to live. In this series, we’ll look at some of the people in the Resurrection account and learn from their failures and victories.
What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love.
What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love
WHAT IS LOVE? (What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
WHAT IS LOVE? (What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
WHAT IS LOVE? (What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
WHAT IS LOVE? (What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love. This podcast looks at love is not jealous.
WHAT IS LOVE? (What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
(What is love? Is it something you feel? Is it something that comes and goes? Is is something you fall into? Or is it something more significant? In this series, we’ll discover the incredible depth of real love)
We are talking about resetting as a family. Using August as the new January. And reminding parents they are the number one influence in their kids lives. That’s the basics we will be covering.
This was a special service with Pastor JJ from Bethel Baptist Church and Pastor Kraft from West Main Baptist Church
Light, Love, Life (1 John) John followed Jesus for three years. John saw Jesus perform miracles, love the unloveable, and stand face to face against a corrupt religious system. John was the only disciple who saw Jesus die. We’ll spend three weeks looking at the three little letters John wrote to encourage and challenge followers of Jesus. These 2000 year old letters contain relevant truth and practical application for us in 2021.
Achieving unity requires putting a stop to divisive practices. Being kind. Loving others and forgiving!
Joy Within (John 17:13)
JOY IS THE NATURAL PRODUCT OF A PROPER AWARENESS OF GOD’S GRACE.
THOSE WHO ARE MOST FULL OF JOY ARE THOSE WHO ARE MOST AWARE OF GOD’S GRACE.
**In the hours before his death, Jesus prayed. What he prayed about might surprise you. Let’s prepare for a resurrection by discovering the heart of the prayer of Jesus.
March 14, 2021 - Glory Thru Me (John 17:10)**
In the hours before his death, Jesus prayed. What he prayed about might surprise you. Let’s prepare for a resurrection by discovering the heart of the prayer of Jesus.
March 7, 2021 - Journey Not Destination (John 17:3)
This Part 4 of the Take It Back series. 6 - Steps. (How do we get our lives back when so much has been taken form us? How do we move forward after a defeat? How do we recover after a failure? In this series, we’ll learn what’s necessary to TAKE IT BACK.)
Sunday February 21, 20201. TAKE IT BACK (How do we get our lives back when so much has been taken form us? How do we move forward after a defeat? How do we recover after a failure? In this series, we’ll learn what’s necessary to TAKE IT BACK.)
Part 2 of Take It Back Series. How do we get our lives back when so much has been taken form us? How do we move forward after a defeat? How do we recover after a failure? In this series, we’ll learn what’s necessary to TAKE IT BACK.
How do we get our lives back when so much has been taken form us? How do we move forward after a defeat? How do we recover after a failure? In this series, we’ll learn what’s necessary to TAKE IT BACK.
This is part 4 of the series Anxious For Nothing. 2021 can’t possibly be worse than 2020! Can it? What if it is??? Scripture tells us to be anxious about nothing. Is that even possible? How do we do that? In this series, we’ll learn how to handle anxiety and discover how to live with peace that can’t be explained.
This is part 3 of the series Anxious For Nothing. 2021 can’t possibly be worse than 2020! Can it? What if it is??? Scripture tells us to be anxious about nothing. Is that even possible? How do we do that? In this series, we’ll learn how to handle anxiety and discover how to live with peace that can’t be explained.
2021 can’t possibly be worse than 2020! Can it? What if it is??? Scripture tells us to be anxious about nothing. Is that even possible? How do we do that? In this series, we’ll learn how to handle anxiety and discover how to live with peace that can’t be explained.)
2021 can’t possibly be worse than 2020! Can it? What if it is??? Scripture tells us to be anxious about nothing. Is that even possible? How do we do that? In this series, we’ll learn how to handle anxiety and discover how to live with peace that can’t be explained.)
If you want to destroy something special just start comparing it to something else: your marriage, your family, your home, your happiness, your self-esteem, your church - you can destroy them all by comparing them to something else. Let’s break the curse of comparison.
What if you could stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake of the lies that limit you? What if, instead of living overwhelmed you could live as an overcomer? Today we’re learning how to handle our fears.
Following Jesus makes us free but it also limits our options. How do we follow His example when relationships in family are strained or broken? Reconciliation is always the answer but it might not be what you think it is.
How's Your Family? Part 3 - Kill The Roots
Jesus always taught and pointed to an IDEAL and then forgave everyone who fell short of it.
How’s Your Family? Part 2: The Big Question. (Whether it’s your marriage, your kids, or your parents family relationships can be rough. In this four week series, we’ll take an honest look at our families and discover how God’s plan can bring hope, joy, and restoration.)
Part 2 of The Awkward Answer For Almost Everything (When Jesus was here He attracted people who were nothing like Him. People who were nothing like Jesus liked Jesus! One awkward word explains why generations of people have been drawn to Jesus - that one word is the awkward answer for almost everything we experience today.)
The Awkward Answer For Almost Everything (When Jesus was here He attracted people who were nothing like Him. People who were nothing like Jesus liked Jesus! One awkward word explains why generations of people have been drawn to Jesus - that one word is the awkward answer for almost everything we experience today.)
How’s Your Family? (Whether it’s your marriage, your kids, or your parents family relationships can be rough. In this four week series, we’ll take an honest look at our families and discover how God’s plan can bring hope, joy, and restoration.)