West Church Podcast | Mooresville, Lake Norman, NC | Relevant messages for today: Recent Episodes
Andrea Smith
Welcome to West Church LKN! A message from Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith: West is a group of people that worship together, online or at Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, NC. 9 AM online service on Sundays, 10 AM in-person. If you come to West on a Sunday morning, you’ll find folks dressed in shorts and tee-shirts or athletic apparel, some coming straight from their soccer game. In winter, a pair of jeans and sweatshirt is common. At West, “all” means all people are welcome, and we actually live out that core value. West is an inclusive, safe community and we are not ashamed to say that. We believe in being real and relevant. We want to meet you where you are in your life. You’re not going to hear that there are absolutes — all questions and all pathways of exploration are welcome. We practice what we understand to be the Jesus way, which is radical love and acceptance. We encourage you to ask questions and wrestle with what we say on a Sunday morning. We don’t invest a lot of money in facilities. We worship at Lake Norman High School through an amazing partnership with the Iredell School System and have a strong online community. By not having a dedicated building, we can invest our money in community missions. Major missions: Support a sister church and orphanage in Uganda. Produce an annual Back to School Bash, where 1,200 disadvantaged students receive shoes, clothing, and supplies so they’re ready for success in school. Ding Dong Ditch Christmas MissionVisit www.headingwest.org for more information and to receive a free gift. I would love to hear from you. I’d love to know what questions you have about West. Email me or text 704-928-6083. Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith Pastor at West Church LKN info@headingwest.org
We were not able to include audio from The Chosen referenced in today's message. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E-8-NcL7tc
This week's message includes the powerful story of Tedashii. We are not able to include the Amy Purdy video within the message due to copyright restrictions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LirefRkc7R0
This week's message includes the powerful story of Amy Purdy. We are not able to include the Amy Purdy video within the message due to copyright restrictions.
Here is a link to Amy Purdy's message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI_g-t7DYcU
This week, guest pastor Dan Pezet discusses getting along with people even when we disagree.
Ever feel like you need a little hope? Do you find it hard to find that hope?
Hope is achieved by remembering promises. Promises that we aren’t alone, we don’t have to be afraid, that we are engulfed in a Love so powerful, so all-encompassing, it never dies.
Despite whatever crap life throws at us, we can always have hope. In this message series we will explore how historical promises display hope.
Ever feel like you need a little hope? Do you find it hard to find that hope?
Hope is achieved by remembering promises. Promises that we aren’t alone, we don’t have to be afraid, that we are engulfed in a Love so powerful, so all-encompassing, it never dies.
Despite whatever crap life throws at us, we can always have hope. In this message series we will explore how historical promises display hope.
Our new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to turn away from what they have always been taught and told about religion. As a Christian community we are going to look at some of the things we have been taught and examine difficult passages in Holy Scripture and see what they really mean and really say to us.
Our new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to turn away from what they have always been taught and told about religion. As a Christian community we are going to look at some of the things we have been taught and examine difficult passages in Holy Scripture and see what they really mean and really say to us.
Due to copyright these videos where edited out but follow the links below for context!
Opening video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesse.s.bean/video/7280104616287735086?_r=1&_t=8fqLSgP05gU
Video at 34:33
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Our new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to turn away from what they have always been taught and told about religion. As a Christian community we are going to look at some of the things we have been taught and examine difficult passages in Holy Scripture and see what they really mean and really say to us.
Due copyright we could not upload the video in context at time stamp 33:37 minutes, below is a link to the video
https://youtu.be/k0BWlvnBmIE?si=eh225ENzbQnlfKIf
A guided 20-minute contemplative meditation from John 15. Written by Drew Dickens from Encounteringpeace.org.
Did you know that there are more Self Storage Facilities (businesses, not only individual units) than there are McDonald's in the United States? The Self Storage industry also brings in $20 Billion MORE per year than McDonald's...that's wild!
In this sermon, Lexi Hernandez encourages us to look at greed through the lens of letting go. In what ways can we show greed that are outside money and possessions? Have you ever considered that we may be greedy about our time, our expectations of ourselves/others, within our relationships, etc.? It's not an easy pill to swallow, but is well worth the evaluation!
Explore this concept with us through this sermon.
Let us know what you think about this perspective in the comments!
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
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How many of the 10 commandments do you know off the top of your head? Have you ever lived in fear of breaking those commandments, thinking God was out to get you if you had? Join us this week, for a special Mother's Day Sermon about selfless love.
Jesus always aired on the side of "loving the people". When we go into the world and be "love" to and for others, we not only change ourselves, but we have the opportunity to bring about change in the world.
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Pastor Andrea Smith
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We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways.
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The scene from Wednesday mentioned in the message can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wis8ahXUHHw
The video clip about Kate Bowler mentioned in the message can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVS0DDNnd_Y
Join Pastors Andrea and Lexi as they play “The Dating Game” … answering questions submitted by West followers as their “real” and “fake” selves. The answers are both entertaining and spiritually enlightening.
Ponder the question “Would you date you?” We are going to explore that question in the context of our own self-image. We hope you come away with a healthy introspection about yourself. The “Would You Date You” message series hopes to create a new understanding of who we are and how we are wired. We will tie psychology, spirituality, and Christianity all together using a study by Carl Yung and New Testament scripture.
When Jesus called the disciples, it was not that they’d been sitting around WAITING to be asked to go on the journey. Yet, when the ask came, they were willing to move.
Are you willing to move today? Or do you have something that you are clinging to that keeps you stuck where you are?
Join Pastor Andrea Smith as she explores getting back to the OG -- the Original Good News that Jesus proclaimed during his ministry. Jesus message was one of love and acceptance ... and sometimes that seems lost in modern times.
Jesus never made anyone feel lesser than. He picked them up and showed them how to live in love and share love. Jesus meets people where they are.
Where are you in your journey? Do you know that you are loved?
40% of our actions are our habits, we don't even know we are doing them.
Habits have a powerful impact on our lives. What are your positive habits?
What are habits you have that cause harm to you or others?
Our habits are driven by what we crave and the reward we receive from the actions we take to fulfill that craving.
For our bad habits, the difficult part is not just "kicking the habit" but instead figuring out what we TRULY crave that is causing the habit.
Here is an example - for smokers, it is not just about craving nicotine (although research has shown that it is a highly addictive substance). If that were the case, people would be able to quit smoking by using the patch or nicotine gum. Research has shown that only about 10% of smokers can stop the habit of smoking by using other means of receiving nicotine. Instead, it is about something more. Like connecting with others, going to a public area where you can smoke typically puts you in contact with other people, and that is often what people are craving, community, conversation, and togetherness. (Note this is just an example).
Aristotle puts it this way, "We are what we repeatedly do."
If that is the case, then what are you? What do you repeatedly do?
There are different components to the habits that we have:
Cue: the trigger that kicks off the habitual behavior. Cues that prompt routine behaviors, or habits, vary widely. They can take a lot of different forms.The Routine: the action that we have that works to fulfill that craving often it is our automatic actions The Reward is whatever the behavior (or routine) does for you.
We only do that which gives us rewards. Think about babies . . . they, as they age, develop habits. They cry for what they need, we give them what they need, and they learn that crying helps them fulfill their needs. Thus, crying becomes a reward. As they age and develop, we teach them new ways of receiving what they need instead of relying on negative behavior.
We can break our habits by having new behaviors/routines to fulfill our reward. In doing so, we must rely on our willpower.
But it is important to know, we have a limited amount of willpower every day!
Once we've used up our willpower, that is when it is more difficult to withstand the bad habits.
As people of faith, we are given actions as outlined by the Apostle Paul relying on the teachings of Jesus, that allow us to develop positive habits.
Points from Romans 12:
Love from the center of who you are - no faking!
If it doesn't lead to love (if it is evil) - run from it, cling to that which is good.
No cursing under your breath!
Get along with others, don't be stuck up!
Make friends with people because of who they are, not what they can get you! Don't be "the great somebody!"
Don't hit back, instead discover the beauty in everyone!
Don't try to get even!
Bless your enemies! Get the best of evil by doing good!
The difference between who you want to be and who you are is what you do." - Charles Duhigg
What do you do?
As a church, our "habit" is loving others beyond ourselves. It is why we do what we do, like lead the Back to School Bash, a community event that empowers students to start school with the necessary school supplies, clothes, etc. while attending a fun, festival-like experience.
What habits do you have? Are your habits those that lead to good and lead to love?
The future is going to be better than the present. We are taught to die so that we may live...not physically but spiritually and emotionally.
What do you need to put to death today in your life so that you may start living?
Happy Mother's Day from West Church LKN! Today is about love and nurture whether from females, males, non-gender-conforming humans, mothers, fathers, friends, other family members, etc. We celebrate ALL types of mothers and recognize those who struggle with the holiday.
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Have you ever wrestled with the end of time? A lot of people think the book of Revelation is foreshadowing what is to come in our current world. Join us in this message series as we dive into who Revelation was written for and the context behind it. It may not be interpreted the way we think!
Who was John writing to in Revelation?
He was writing to 7 churches that were struggling in their time. He was trying to help them fix themselves so that they could be successful moving forward.
Don't give up, keep your faith, and hold on!
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this message based off the movie "Father Stu".
When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.
Doubt can be transformational if we allow it to be.
Seeing is believing and believing is seeing!
What are some things you've doubted that ended up being transformational in your journey?
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Pastor Andrea Smith
West Church LKN has a different kind of Easter message for you! Take a look as we walk through the differences and inconsistencies in the Easter story in the gospels.
Resurrection is new life, new ways of understanding, and transformation.
Angels are messengers sent from God. Who are the angels in your life?
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Pastor Andrea Smith
The promise Jesus gave to his followers before he was arrested and ultimately killed was that he would “be with them always”. That presence is offered to all people, it is also known as the Spirit. There is no magic prayer, no statement that we must “say” to experience this presence. The key to this presence lies within all things. May this key be a reminder that there is no door, no rule, no religion that can keep you from experiencing the presence of God.
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Christians have said “Jesus is the way” for centuries. It is based on the verse, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” -John 14:6. This is one of the most misunderstood and misused phrases of Jesus, ever! It is used to keep people “out” of faith instead of providing pathways “in.” May the maze and puzzle help us remember that Jesus provides us an individual relationship and pathway to life. Faith is a puzzle, but one we solve as steps in a journey, not a magic phrase.
Have you ever been excluded from an invitation that others in your “circle” received? How did that make you feel?
If God is a God of infinite love, if God is Love, how would or could God be an exclusionary God and still be a God of Love?
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Pastor Andrea Smith
The word “Savior” only appears twice in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to describe Jesus.
Why is it such a predominant focus of Western Christianity?
We project our human propensities onto God. Humans function in such a “guilt based system.” Living in a world where everything is right or wrong, good or bad, and we judge things and people. Thus, we believe that's the nature of God.
Why would humans want a savior that leads out of a guilt based system?
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this powerful message as Dero and Prosper from the West Church Uganda launch team share their testimonies. Look at how God is working through this partnership across the world!
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Pastor Andrea Smith
As our knowledge of Jesus grows, we learn to see his life and teachings with new perspectives. New light of many different hues and shades is shed on his teachings and the lessons we apply to our lives. We experience new freedom as we learn to see the different shades of Divine Love.
Of the approximate 90 times Jesus is addressed directly in the New Testament, roughly 60 refer to him as “teacher,” “rabbi,” “great one,” or “master” (like a “schoolmaster”). What do those terms mean?
When it was originally written, the word “Rabbi” did NOT mean “Jewish clergyperson”. Nor did that term appear in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament). It was JUST coming into existence as a term for use during Jesus’ time.
It meant “one who bore spiritual authority”. To be a rabbi in the first century meant to be a teacher who was crafting a new approach to Hebrew texts, traditions, and interpretations. And as a rabbi, Jesus was a radical revolutionary. He challenged their norms.
Teachers have “rules” that they live by. Jesus was no different.
But Jesus’ rules were all about one thing - Love.
Love God, Love Yourself, and Love Others.
Love makes room for more love.
- What religious rules are not grounded in love?
- Why might those rules be a barrier to God instead of a pathway?
Jesus did not issue a list of rules to be checked off a “list”. Instead, he embodied the rule of love as a way of life to be followed. Instead of telling us what to “do and not do,” he asked us to be Love as he was Love.
- What is a religious rule you wish didn’t exist?
- What is your favorite “rule” that Jesus broke as he loved all people?
- How might you embody that rule in your own life?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this week's message in our "Freeing Jesus: Be a Ninja!" Lent/Easter series!
This week we are discussing Jesus as our friend.
What are some qualities of your first friend that you remember? What qualities drew you to them?
Our most unconditional friendship is Jesus.
True friendships are uncomplicated, full of trust, and easy!
We were created as human beings to have deep friendships/relationships.
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this week's message in our "Now Streaming..." series!
This week we are discussing the movie "Don't Look Up" on Netflix.
What are some asteroids that you've faced in your life? How have you gotten through them?
If you knew something bad was going to happen and it was out of your control, how would you react? Would you be at peace or would you lose it?
What are some ways that you can healthily deal with the asteroids in your life?
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This week we are discussing the show "Yellowstone" on Paramount TV.
Why do you think brands are important?
What brands do you want to represent?
What makes you like a brand?
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
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This week we are discussing the show "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV.
Ted always tries to have a positive outlook on life. How can you try to be more like Ted?
Ted shows love to everyone around him...even strangers. How can you show love to others?
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
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The first movie we are discussing is "The Unforgivable" on Netflix.
What will you do for someone you love?
How much are you willing to sacrifice for others?
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Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this message as we finish up our series "The Karens and Chads".
We don't deserve to be treated poorly by anyone.
We will never be able to control others' actions. We CAN control our own.
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this message as we continue our series "The Karens and Chads".
Resolving conflict always costs us something.
How hard is it for you to take the high road?
"Don't sacrifice your peace trying to point out someone's true colors. Lack of character always reveals itself in the end." -Mandy Hale
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this week's message in our series about mean people "The Karens and Chads".
Kill them with kindness...then fart.
It's in our moments of pain that we seek revenge.
The meaner someone is to us, the brighter our lights have to shine.
"When all this is done and it is nothing but a story to tell, what do you want your story to be?" -Andy Stanley
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Join West Church LKN for our message series “The Karens and Chads”!
We all encounter mean people in our lives. They have no regard for your feelings, they target your areas of vulnerability, and they use their influence to persuade others to be against you.
If we aren’t careful, mean people will consume us.
The first aid for “bad blood” is empathy! Walk in their shoes to try to see their perspective on the situation. Empathy helps us see things that otherwise aren’t seen, turns our anger into compassion, and helps heal our hurt.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith
Thank YOU for making an impact at West Church LKN in 2021!
We've done a lot of amazing things throughout the year from missions to children's ministry to online worship and more!
Celebrate with us by watching the message above. We look forward to 2022 with you!
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Merry Christmas Eve!
Wake up! Watch the video above to experience a meaningful Christmas message from West Church LKN.
Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas: Obedience
What can dogs teach us about obedience? Watch as Axel the German Shepherd is obedient to his owner!
Sunday was a No Huddles Day at West. Check out all the ways you can spread love this holiday season virtually!
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas
Forgiveness
Why is it so hard to forgive those who have done us wrong?
How do you forgive someone?
"If we want to survive the dog days of Christmas, we'll learn from our K9 friends that don't harbor anger."
"As followers of Jesus, we should be the least offended people."
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
"Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas"
Relentless Love
Have there been promises in your life that have been broken that cause you to wrestle with trusting?
When is a time that you felt forgotten by God?
What brings you hope?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Join us in our new Christmas series "Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas"
Don't Be Afraid
When have you found yourself fearing the unknown?
Can you identify situations in your life that trigger your fear of the unknown?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Watch this message in our series "Chasing Contentment", based on the Netflix hit series "Squid Game".
How to give grace to people who don't deserve it.
Does everyone deserve to be given grace?
What are ways I can show grace to others?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Join West Church LKN for our new message series "Chasing Contentment" based on the Netflix series "Squid Game".
Do you love money so much that it takes away from your faith?
At what point does money become "evil"?
Is it bad to have a lot of money?
Watch this message as we wrestle with these questions about money and how it relates to faith.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Why doesn't God answer our prayers?
Does God make bad things happen to punish us?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Wrapping up the series "Hocus Pocus" by talking about "why?"
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Please help those who are helpless.
Please give strength to those who are weary.
Please give love to those who feel that they are unloveable.
The word “Please” opens us up and allows us to think of situations that are much bigger than us.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith
Continuing our message series on prayer, this week we focus on asking God for help in prayer.
Prayer is a powerful opportunity we each have to give thanks, ask for help, and to connect to the Love that holds all the chaos, the joy, AND the difficulties together.
Prayer is as close for us as the very breaths we take . . .
It simply involves our actually being mindful of those breaths. As soon as we are, we are journeying into a prayer life that can be transformational!
Gratitude journal
My dog ate my homework
Saying "thank you" and genuinely meaning it
How can you be thankful during hard times?
What can you give thanks for when going through a traumatic situation?
Why is it so hard to be thankful sometimes?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Prayer: Does it work or just Hocus Pocus?
Does prayer work?
Mindfulness and contemplation
Being present in the moment
Do you struggle with prayer?
The here and now
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
No Huddles Day
Missions for our local community:
My Sister's House - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help provide kits for the women there that will give them confidence and show them love.
College Care Packages - We send 31 students in college a care package 3 times per semester. Help provide content for them while they are away at school.
Third Creek Middle School - This year has been really hard on the teachers and staff at schools. Write them a note of encouragement or donate a gift card to show teachers that we appreciate them.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Faith-infused experience for 20's and 30's
Safe space to explore spirituality
Building meaningful and lasting relationships
Fresh approach to faith development
New way of ministry for millennials & Gen-Z
It's ok to question faith and your beliefs. Let's explore together.
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West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Where do your shoes take you?
Do you have different shoes that are used for different purposes?
Do you take each step with a purpose?
How can we take the next steps in our faith journey?
Guest Speaker Rev. Rob Hutchinson
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
What does transformation mean to you?
What are the steps to being transformed spiritually?
Do I have to be already transformed to be a Christian?
What parts of us are affected by transformation?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Are you afraid of change?
How can change be good?
Take a look as we explore our 4th core value: Infinitely Changing.
It isn’t just about the church, it’s more about what we hope is happening and will happen in us. The “changing” of our minds.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Is church relevant for today's society?
Does the Bible apply to us today?
How is the church relevant in this society?
Check out West Church's core value: Relevant for Today!
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
West Church's second core value: All Means All
"The church gets it wrong when we think it is our job to come into this sacred space to try to figure out how everyone else is missing their mark when we aren't even hitting our own. We need to worry about our marks and being in love, of love, and giving love. That's our job as a church." -Andrea Smith
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
1st core value: Follow the Jesus Model.
"May we have the heartbeat of Jesus. May our hearts beat like His. May we replicate it. And may we follow the Jesus model." -Pastor Andrea Smith
Following the Jesus model means showing love to all, even when they are mean or hurt you. How can you love those who intentionally hurt you or are mean to you?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
West Church LKN's new mission statement:
Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God's Love in Real Ways.
How can you share Love to ALL people in real ways?
"I want my eyes to see people, not with my own judgmental prejudices, but with the eyes of God. Seeing no differences in gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, skin color, etc. I pray that as a real person, I'll see as God sees." -Pastor Andrea Smith
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
Do you ever get lost? Or feel lost?
How do you find your way amongst the stars?
Are you interested in constellations and the stars?
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
How can you show light to those around you?
Who in your life lights up your world?
What is the purpose of light?
Watch this message where Pastor Andrea talks about how important light is in our world.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
What does mac and cheese have to do with faith?
What's your go-to mac and cheese recipe?
Take a look at West Church LKN's new message series "Changes" as pastor Andrea explores what re-opening a church looks like post-COVID.
We all make mac and cheese differently from each other and faith can be practiced differently too.
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
West Church LKN Pastor Dr. Andrea Smith interviews two Hospice chaplains for their unique perspective from working with Hospice patients and their families. This continues our series on Beyond Death... Conversations Around Death, Dying and the Afterlife.
Join in the conversation as Pastor Dr. Andrea Smith explores what we believe about our soul and what happens to our spirit when we die. In this thought-provoking message we listen to real life people talk about their experiences with peace and being surrounded by God's Love.
"Beyond Death: Conversations around Death, Dying, and the Afterlife"
West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina
Pastor Andrea Smith
What happens when we die? Are heaven and hell real? What about those I leave behind? Does my soul live on after I die? Do I have a body in heaven? What are we going to do in heaven? Is death a guaranteed path to heaven? Will I see my loved ones in heaven?
Join West Church LKN as we explore these frequently asked questions about death.
There are no neutral words.
Words shape things that come into being . . .
The Christian scriptures tell us the universe began with a word. God spoke, and it came into being. (There is science in all this, by the way. But that is another message for a different day!)
We have the power to bless, to curse and to shape the lives of the people around us all with the power of the spoken or written word.
The question becomes then, what kind of relationships and what kind of world are we creating with the words we are speaking?
This Sunday I had planned for us to dive into the strengths and weaknesses of our temperaments. But we are going to pause on that for a week and talk about the power of our words in the culture we find ourselves in right now - this very minute!
Now is the time that our words matter so much!
Are we using them to help and heal, bring life to people and positive situations or are we using them to wound, fill the space with anger, harm, and hate.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday! Until then . . . may we use our words to be a people of and bring about a space and culture of peace.
Hear the personal testimony of West Church Staff member Dawn Lynch and how God has led her out of life's darkest moments.
Her story is an inspiration to us all. From the divorce of her parents to her own struggles to leave an abusive marriage with her four children, to the death of the man she credits with teaching her what love is, this is a moving Christian faith message. If you are struggling, we hope this helps you find strength and hope and realize God is present, even in the darkness. Subscribe to our channel for more.
Pastor Smith relates in the video: "Sometimes I think we feel guilty if we're not the perfect Christian or perfect follower of Jesus, but Jesus wrestled with feeling far from God, so I think if Jesus can wrestle with it, we can too. And I think that's such a powerful part of your story that you did feel not okay and not in love with God, and your journey through that, and here you are this leader of people in faith."
On prayer:
One of the things we can learn from Dawn is about the power of prayer. Dawn surrendered herself to her pain and her anxiety and worry, and just threw up her hands or physically fell to her knees in a posture of prayer, and said, all right God, here I am. I hope you heard what she said that in those moments of absolute brokenness: "you felt this warmth just sustain you." Please don't ever underestimate the power of prayer, both in self-surrender, but also in praying for each other. There is something that happens in the universe that when we pray for one another, energy surrounds them and lifts them up when they need it. It's a real thing. We don't have to understand it, but it is very real, so please don't ever underestimate when someone tells you they're praying for you or praying for each other. It really does make a difference
11:55 -- When have you felt far from God?
15:50 -- Where have you seen God, even in difficult times?
17:55 – God at work: Leaving an unsafe relationship; growing spiritually
How serving the church provides purpose and meaning
21:00 -- Jesus wrestled with feeling far from God; we can too
22:00 -- Was there a turning point that you remember realizing you needed God?
25:00 -- Don’t underestimate the power of prayer. We don't have to understand it, but it is very real.
28:00 -- The challenge of starting over as a single mom with four kids
33:00 – God’s ironic sense of timing
PTSD diagnosis after divorce: Healing from the trauma with EMDR
36:00 -- Dawn’s journey into employment in ministry
When have you felt far from God?
Dawn: When you first told me that this would be one of the questions, I thought, “You know, God's always been with me. I haven't felt far from God.” But then I started to think about it and I'm like, wow, the list just grew longer and longer, but actually I discovered that it was my pain and my anger from my pain that really prevented me from being able to see how God was already at work in my previous situations.
I had wonderful parents and a beautiful childhood, for whatever reasons, my parents separated and divorced, and that brought pain to me early on as a child. Then I married at a very young age of 21, and my husband battled with anger, which led to addiction and an abusive personality. So there was a lot of pain in that marriage and that time together. Then just when things felt like they were finally starting to come back together after the brokenness of my marriage, I fell in love with this wonderful man who truly showed me what love should feel like and look like through his example. Then he was tragically killed in a boating accident, so that just really left me feeling lonely and sad and afraid and somewhat unworthy of happiness.
Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith
Thanksgiving message for 2020.
An attitude of Gratitude: Our spiritual lives resting at the kiddie table.
A lifetime of Gratefulness! Move to the adult table where life can get messy and difficult.
ACTION: Grow deeper in gratitude!
Keep our eyes focused on God to move from an attitude of gratitude to a lifetime of gratefulness.
Words to hold onto: The Lord is my Shepard and I shall not want. He makes me lay down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul. He leads me in the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me and for me in the presence of my enemies.
We are not alone because your goodness and mercy follow us.
Wisdom & Knowledge
Wisdom is a gift to us from God that we can embrace and work on that makes our lives so much better.
Definition of Wisdom: discernment, understanding, gaining understanding about something or skillful living.
Wisdom gives us the information on how we can act or react.
I Chronicles 1:7
What if we look at situations and ask, OK God what can I learn from this? How can I grow?
Here are some principles we can apply to our lives to have wisdom...
- Choose Wisdom: approach with positivity
- When we trust our instincts
- Set boundaries and be intentional about what we are seeking wisdom for
- Surround yourself with wisdom
- Learn from your mistakes
- What can I learn from this and how can I apply it to my life
- Learn from the mistakes of others
- Choose it daily!
It’s a conscious decision to not get caught up in the emotions of the moment. If we will be intentional about asking God how we can learn and grow. That’s how we gain wisdom and that’s how we gain life!
Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith
10/18/20 Vision in place of convenience
Faith & Science
Positive thoughts are like teflon, they don’t stick! We are hard wired to be attracted to negative thoughts that stick like velcro.
Our journey is about becoming who we already are.
Our brains latch onto negative thoughts more than anything. It’s a scientifically proven fact.
Negativity is like velcro. It latches onto everything. 96% of the things we worry about never come true. We’ve got to change our mindset.
Neuroscientists say there are ways that we can reprogram and rewire our brains called neuroplasticity. If we will choose not just daily but hourly to focus on the positive things we can change our very way of being. When we do that we are living into who we are created to be.
Neuroscientists say that if we will hold onto a positive thought or positive feeling for 15 sec. It will take effect and affect our neurons firing in our brain.
Faith, medicine and COVID-19
West Church pastor Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith and local physicians Dr. John and Dr. LuAnne Gatlin answer questions and address your fears about COVID-19 from a faith perspective.
Lake Norman / Mooresville, North Carolina -- West Church pastor discusses good vs. evil and explores making sense of the devil.
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
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We ALL have voices inside our heads! Some are good voices, some are bad!
Wouldn’t it be great to gain a better understanding of HOW those voices can work together for good?
This summer at West, we are going to take a look at our human emotions and how we can use even the most negative for good!
Everyone can finish the sentence, “I am . . .” But – what do we finish it with? Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves. Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
Everyone can finish the sentence, “I am . . .” But – what do we finish it with? Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves. Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
Everyone can finish the sentence, “I am . . .” But – what do we finish it with? Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves. Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
Everyone can finish the sentence, “I am . . .” But – what do we finish it with? Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves. Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
Everyone can finish the sentence, “I am . . .” But – what do we finish it with? Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves. Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
Everyone can finish the sentence,
“I am . . .”
But – what do we finish it with?
Words of positivity and strength or words of insecurity and shame. Since we are each made from God and of God, the more we know of God the more we know of ourselves.
Join with West from February – April to explore, “I am . . .”
It seems to be talked about a lot – - – the debates over science and religion. Literal or metaphorical. Yeah – there are issues with the stories. In fact, sometimes there are two (or three) completely different accounts of the same event. But instead of spending time debating the discrepancies, what if we move beyond the Question: True or False? The Answer: God. Loves. You. And. Me. This answer changes everything. How can we look into the passages that we question, even the ones that bring great debate, and find life-transforming meaning?
It seems to be talked about a lot – - – the debates over science and religion. Literal or metaphorical. Yeah – there are issues with the stories. In fact, sometimes there are two (or three) completely different accounts of the same event. But instead of spending time debating the discrepancies, what if we move beyond the Question: True or False? The Answer: God. Loves. You. And. Me. This answer changes everything. How can we look into the passages that we question, even the ones that bring great debate, and find life-transforming meaning?
It seems to be talked about a lot – - – the debates over science and religion. Literal or metaphorical. Yeah – there are issues with the stories. In fact, sometimes there are two (or three) completely different accounts of the same event. But instead of spending time debating the discrepancies, what if we move beyond the Question: True or False? The Answer: God. Loves. You. And. Me. This answer changes everything. How can we look into the passages that we question, even the ones that bring great debate, and find life-transforming meaning?
It seems to be talked about a lot – - – the debates over science and religion. Literal or metaphorical. Yeah – there are issues with the stories. In fact, sometimes there are two (or three) completely different accounts of the same event.
But instead of spending time debating the discrepancies, what if we move beyond the Question: True or False?
The Answer:
God. Loves. You. And. Me.
This answer changes everything.
How can we look into the passages that we question, even the ones that bring great debate, and find life-transforming meaning?
It seems to be talked about a lot – - – the debates over science and religion. Literal or metaphorical. Yeah – there are issues with the stories. In fact, sometimes there are two (or three) completely different accounts of the same event.
But instead of spending time debating the discrepancies, what if we move beyond the Question: True or False?
The Answer:
God. Loves. You. And. Me.
This answer changes everything.
How can we look into the passages that we question, even the ones that bring great debate, and find life-transforming meaning?
The holidays are a time when people remember. We remember unique experiences with family and friends, gifts that were unexpected – both good and bad, and often times our memories cause us to long for what no longer is. There is much wisdom to be gained from our memories. Through this message series we will explore what wisdom can be gleaned from memories of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The holidays are a time when people remember. We remember unique experiences with family and friends, gifts that were unexpected – both good and bad, and often times our memories cause us to long for what no longer is. There is much wisdom to be gained from our memories. Through this message series we will explore what wisdom can be gleaned from memories of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The holidays are a time when people remember. We remember unique experiences with family and friends, gifts that were unexpected – both good and bad, and often times our memories cause us to long for what no longer is. There is much wisdom to be gained from our memories. Through this message series we will explore what wisdom can be gleaned from memories of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Special Guest Rev. Gary Shockley
The holidays are a time when people remember. We remember unique experiences with family and friends, gifts that were unexpected – both good and bad, and often times our memories cause us to long for what no longer is. There is much wisdom to be gained from our memories. Through this message series we will explore what wisdom can be gleaned from memories of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The holidays are a time when people remember. We remember unique experiences with family and friends, gifts that were unexpected – both good and bad, and often times our memories cause us to long for what no longer is. There is much wisdom to be gained from our memories. Through this message series we will explore what wisdom can be gleaned from memories of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
What does it mean to have a life that is FULL? In order to have that type of life - we must first be willing to give ourselves away. It's a journey we are each on and how we respond to the call of sacrifice is up to us.
What does it mean to have a life that is FULL? In order to have that type of life - we must first be willing to give ourselves away. It's a journey we are each on and how we respond to the call of sacrifice is up to us.
What does it mean to have a life that is FULL? In order to have that type of life - we must first be willing to give ourselves away. It's a journey we are each on and how we respond to the call of sacrifice is up to us.
What does it mean to have a life that is FULL? In order to have that type of life - we must first be willing to give ourselves away. It's a journey we are each on and how we respond to the call of sacrifice is up to us.
Andrea delivers West's "State of the Union" talking about where West has been, where West is, and where West is headed.
In this series, we explore the core values of West. This week's core value: All means ALL!
In this series, we explore the core values of West. This week's core value: West is Relevant for Today!
In this series, we explore the core values of West. This week's core value: West follows the Jesus model!
We explore the history of the West movement and celebrate our 4th birthday as a movement.