Spritual Growth Archives - Westside Family Fellowship: Recent Episodes
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Non-denominational church in Prince George BC. Our mission is to see all people become part of God’s family.
Pastor Lucas brings us a message about the two greatest commandments. Especially the second one – love your neighbour as yourself.
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Tom Birch introduces us to those “Lunatic Laodiceans”!
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Pastor Paul Ndungu joins us for one last sermon before traveling back home to Kenya. Starting with 2 Chronicles 7:11 and ending with a word from God for our church in Romans 15:14 we are reminded of what God is calling us to individually and as a fellowship of believers.
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This is what would turn out to be Pastor Marlo’s last message before his unexpected (and shocking to us left behind) journey into the arms of Jesus on May 5th.
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Pastor Marlo Johnson brings us a feast of “left overs”. Bits and pieces of thoughts and challenges. Some that carry on from previous messages and some that were started but never finished before. It all comes together in today’s message.
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We’re all on the journey of renewal. A renewing of our minds and finding God’s purpose for us. Pastor Marlo shares the story of Rusty in a cell on death row and a lot more.
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Pastor Marlo Johnson – quoting from “The Forgotten Way” by Ted Dekker.
Quote 1 – “Remember, what you believe about yourself never defines you; only what your Father believes about you truly defines you.
Your beliefs and perceptions, however, do define the experience you have in this world.”
Quote 2 – “Everything that we say, do and think aligns us with darkness or light, love or grievance. Thus, everything is a spiritual practice, whether we are aware of it or not. We are constantly, in every moment, aligning with one way of being or another. The choice is ours to make each moment of each day.”
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Pastor Marlo returns to the pulpit (it’s been so long he jokes that he’s now a guest speaker) sharing some history of Westside and our future direction as a fellowship before getting to his sermon entitled “If You Only Knew”.
He uses one quote from a book he’s been reading recently and wants to make sure you read and think about:
“Remember, what you believe about yourself never defines you; only what your Father believes about you truly defines you. Your beliefs and perceptions, however, do define the experience you have in this world.”
from The Forgotten Way by Ted Dekker
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Tom Birch continues his sermon series encouraging us to “Wear Purple Well” as children of the King.
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Pastor Marlo continues talking about community and brings along an axe and a sample as object lessons.
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Pastor Marlo Johnson challenges us to depend on the Holy Spirit and not ourselves as we try to operate in the Kingdom of God.
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Pastor Marlo Johnson challenges us to come together to get all the benefits of the Body of Christ worshiping in person.
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Pastor Marlo continues his examination of the events surrounding the old testament leader of the Hebrews, Joshua.
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Pastor Marlo reports on his experiences in Sri Lanka and reminds us that the best faith is one that’s been tested and found strong afterwards.
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Pastor Lucas calls us to Rise Up and overcome.
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How do we deal with shaken faith? Pastor Lucas Chance addresses all the shaking we’ve been through these past few years.
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Starting in Psalm 73 Pastor Danny Gives us a look at our need for a “Firm Foundation” and what it consists of.
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Pastor Lucas continues and expands on his message about “Forgiveness”.
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As a part of his Communion Sunday message, Pastor Lucas talks about forgiveness.
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Pastor Lucas takes the reins today! Here are his notes from the sermon. T.I.M.E. = Training. Identity. Mission. Engagement. The Stockdale Paradox “You must not confuse faith that you will prevail in the end – which you can never afford to loose – with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be” … Admiral James B. Stockdale How do we apply the Stockdale Paradox? How do we become an overcomer? We put in the T.I.M.E. Jesus in the desert Luke 4:1-13 Training Luke 2:49-52 Stockdale was an officer and officers are well trained. Jesus as a boy grew in wisdom and stature. He had a season of training in his life. All the disciples went through 3 years of training. Paul was highly trained before his conversion. How about YOU? How are you training your spirit man in times of peace to prepare for times of war. Meditate on and practice the word of God on a regular basis so it becomes not just second nature but your first response to everything. Identity Matt 3:13-17 Stockdale was a military officer and he was determined to behave like one. Jesus knew who he was. The enemy in the desert went straight to “if you are the Son of God”. The word of God was the sword in his hand but it was knowing that he was the son of God that gave him the strength to fight. The fight in his belly was not the “eye of the tiger” it was his father’s voice saying you are my son. Instilling identity. Your Identity. What is your identity John 14:20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. What is true...
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Pastor Steve Ogden asks not “What Would Jesus Do?” … but tells “What Jesus Did”. Jesus as Our Example Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 English Standard Version (ESV) 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Jesus is the Ultimate Example of Humility – Jesus is both fully God and fully man, yet he set aside his divine power to serve mankind – Jesus recognized that pain and humiliation were a part of his calling – He deserved to be treated like a king but was treated like a criminal instead – This should propel us to lay down our entitlements and serve God regardless of status or cost Jesus is the Ultimate Example of Sacrificial Submission – Although he did not want to (Luke 22:42), Jesus submitted to the most humiliating and painful death imaginable – The people called for the death of Jesus and the leaders of the day mocked him (Matthew 27), yet Jesus chose to die for them – Jesus totally submitted to the will of the Father, regardless of the personal cost – Believers today must recognize that there will be sacrifice in their Christian walk. Life will not always be easy, but perseverance leads to incredible reward. Jesus is the Ultimate Example of Purpose – The first reward of...
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In part three of Pastor Danny’s series about “Controlling the Narrative” he examines our purpose, our calling and how that relates to our work (or vocation). Here are the notes for this message. If you want there’s a PDF document that you can download for yourself too. Controlling the Narrative of our Purpose, Calling, and Work Bible Text: Romans 12:2-6 … that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them… The will of God for all of us is to surrender and embrace his call. But how that is walked out is individual. Each of us is to “discern what is the will of God”. What motivates us to do what we do often stems from false narratives. We need to control the narrative in the areas of purpose, calling, and work. Deep Need For Purpose verse 3 “according to the measure of faith that God has assigned” The big three answers to purpose: Eastern: impersonal nothingness, freedom is not freedom to be an individual but from individual the purpose is an illusion – you need to detach from yourself Atheists, agnostics, naturalists: the purpose is up...
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Pastor Danny continues the sermon series “controlling the Narrative” by taking a look at our childhood messages. Below are the sermon notes which are also available to download as a PDF document. Outline: Controlling the Narrative from Our Childhood Bible Text: Jeremiah 32:37-41 37 Behold, I will gather them from all the countries to which I drove them in my anger and my wrath and in great indignation. I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in safety. 38 And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. 39 I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them. 40 I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me. 41 I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul. Main Point: We need to control the narratives we received from our childhood. I) Pursue Understanding of Our Childhood Narratives verses 28 & 29 – Judgement I am giving this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and Nebuchadnezzar to capture it … burn the city judgement on family lines: broken/painful relationships (holidays such as Thanksgiving can reveal these issues), addictions, unhealthy emotional patterns (fear, anxiety, rejection), poverty verses 30-35 Causes of the judgment – Reasons for the destruction have done nothing but evil in my sight since their youth have done nothing but provoke me to anger their kings, officials, priests and prophets … they have all turned their...
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There are stories we tell ourselves and stories we are told. We need to recognize and control the narratives affecting us from both inside and outside ourselves. Pastor Danny begins a new series “Controlling the Narrative”.
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Pastor Danny concludes our series on “Engaging Culture” with a look at Acts 17:16-32.
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Pastor Danny continues exploring how we can engage our current culture. Today’s message is that we can do with generosity. And we’re in good company with historical Christianity when we do live a generous life.
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To engage our culture we must have the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Danny continues with part 3 of the series on “Engaging Culture”.
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As we prepare for “Love PG” on August 29th Pastor Danny gives us the foundation for engaging our culture. Today’s message is entitled “Witness”.
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Pastor Marlo takes on a journey of remembrance and lessons he’s learned in 42 years of ministry here in Prince George. This week it’s “Loyalty” and the story of David and Goliath.
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