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Evan Earwicker: Am I a Good Person, Matthew 5:17-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:08 +0000

Westside One: On the Mount Week 3 | In our third week of studying the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that following Jesus isn’t about piling on more rules or proving our worth, but leaning further into Jesus and accepting the grace he offers freely to us.

Evan Earwicker: Am I a Good Person, Matthew 5:17-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:08 +0000

Westside One: On the Mount Week 3 | In our third week of studying the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that following Jesus isn’t about piling on more rules or proving our worth, but leaning further into Jesus and accepting the grace he offers freely to us.

Ben Fleming: The Luckiest, Matthew 5:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:53:24 +0000

Westside One: On the Mount Week 2 | The Beatitudes reveal an upside-down kingdom where Jesus made statements like “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” (v. 3) and “Blessed are those who mourn…” (v. 4). Jesus did not mean that these people earned blessings by being sad or broken – instead he revealed how the Kingdom of God is available to those who are in broken places.

Evan Earwicker: The Greatest Sermon Ever Told, Matthew 4:23-5:2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:57:33 +0000

Westside One: On the Mount Week 1 | Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount reveal a radically different way of life rooted in God’s present kingdom. Instead of a rule-based faith focused on managing sin, the invitation is to follow Jesus closely and be transformed from the inside out, leading to a full, abundant life shaped by grace.

Ben Fleming: Easter Sunday, John 21:1-16

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:15:55 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 14 | Easter Sunday marks a day of not only the miracle of Jesus rising from the grave, but of an invitation for anybody and everybody to know that their stories are not over. No matter your regrets, failures, or uncertainty, Jesus invites every one of us to come and sit with him.

Evan Earwicker: God in the Garden, John 18:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:40:52 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 13 | In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, by handing himself over to his attackers, shows that he is not a powerless victim, but the only one with authority to choose the path of the cross to save others.

Ben Fleming: Abiding & Thriving, John 15:3-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:23:22 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 12 | Jesus invites us to remain connected to him like branches to a vine, trusting that real transformation and fruitfulness comes not from abiding in his life and teachings – choosing to simply be with him – not striving to prove our dedication or worth.

Josh Cordell: Peace in a Troubled World, John 14: 1-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:53:42 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 11 | The peace that Jesus offers isn’t found in specific circumstances or self-improvement. It is found by realizing that we are vessels of his goodness, and are fully reliant on his presence through the Holy Spirit.

Evan Earwicker: Love That Lowers, John 13:1-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:41:47 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 10 | While the disciples argued about who among them was the greatest, Jesus stooped to wash their feet. By loving even those who would betray and abandon him, Jesus showed that loving your neighbor has nothing to do with status – it is about lowering yourself in order to lift up another.

Ben Fleming: Worship That Costs, John 12:1-8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:40:44 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 9 | Mary’s (the sister of Lazarus) bold act of anointing Jesus with costly perfume reveals that true discipleship flows from humble devotion at his feet – not pride, efficiency, or transactional religion that believes God “owes” us something.

Evan Earwicker: Resurrection & The Life, John 11:1-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:15 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 8 | Jesus’ bold declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life,” confronts the hard question: Why God sometimes seems slow in the face of suffering? We are invited to trust Christ’s nearness in grief, believe in His power to bring life from death, and become a community marked by grace and resurrection hope.

Ben Fleming: The Voice We Know, John 10:1-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:55:56 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 7 | Jesus’ declaration as the Good Shepherd invites us to consider what it truly means to recognize His voice amid the noise and competing influences of everyday life.

Evan Earwicker: Learning to See, John 8:12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:36:11 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 6 | When Jesus declared himself the Light of the World, it was a declaration that asked something of humanity, too. It asked us to keep our eyes open and willing to recognize that before we saw Jesus’ light, we were blind – but by acknowledging his light, now we can see!

Ben Fleming: A Tale of Two Frustrations, John 6:1-15

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:42 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 5 | When Jesus fed the crowd but refused to be made a national savior, he disappointed the revolutionaries who viewed him as a means to an end – just like the Pharisees had before. Instead of seeing Jesus simply as someone who can change our circumstances, we should see and seek him for who he really is: the Bread of Life.

Evan Earwicker: Do You Want to Be Well? John 5:1-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:42:31 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 4 | Following Jesus means allowing his teaching to change us. When John wrote about Jesus healing the paralyzed beggar, he noted how easily brokenness can become our identity – and how Jesus calls us to leave it behind.

Mike Meeks: Grace & Truth, John 4:1-30

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:38:14 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 3 | Jesus is not half grace and half truth. He is fully grace and fully truth, which allowed him to completely see our sin and then sacrifice himself as a perfect atonement for it.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Brings Abundance, John 2:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:05:49 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 2 | The Jesus who quietly and miraculously turned water into wine, refilling what had run dry, is the same Jesus who overturned tables at the temple, bolding disrupting a system that was denying people access to God. Jesus’ peace does not mean quiet – but it does mean wholeness, justice, and joy for those who take part in it.

Evan Earwicker: God Is on Our Side, John 1:1-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:14:24 +0000

The Gospel of John: Week 1 | The Apostle John’s account of the Gospel differs from Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s accounts in that John’s Gospel is a personal reflection on his experience of living and serving in Jesus’ presence. John writes earnestly that Jesus, who was the living, breathing Voice of God, is on humanity’s side.

Dave Dealy: A People of Expectation, Luke 2:25-40

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:05:58 +0000

Through the humility of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the faith of Simeon, and the joy of Anna, we are reminded that the light of Jesus cannot be overcome. We are invited to believe – and expect – that God will move powerfully now, just like he did in the past.

Ben Fleming: Love & Beholding, Matthew 2:1-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:18:52 +0000

Advent Week 4: LOVE | We are often told that we must always move up, be more, and fix ourselves. During the last week of Advent we look at LOVE, and how it tells us a different story. Instead of climbing higher, loves descends down into our wounds. Love is a person, and he chooses to be with us.

Evan Earwicker: Joy & Rejoicing, Isaiah 9:2-3

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:51:59 +0000

Advent Week 3: JOY | True joy isn’t something we achieve through success, circumstances, or possessions, but a gift produced by God’s nearness. We receive it when we make room for Him in our ordinary lives, which allows us to live in child-like wonder, even in times of sorrow.

Advent Reflections: Week 3 | Joy

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:26:52 +0000

Advent Reflections: Week 2 | Peace

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:00:39 +0000

Lindsay Parnell: Peace & Peacemaking, Philippians 4:6-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:15:18 +0000

Advent Week 2: PEACE | In the second week of Advent, we reflect on peace. Jesus is a peacemaker, and as Christians, or “little Christs,” we are called to make peace wherever we go as well. Peace is not something we get from people-pleasing, arguing, or avoiding conflict at all costs – it is something we learn from Jesus.

Advent Reflections | Week 1: Hope

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:54:00 +0000

Ben Fleming: Hope & Waiting, Luke 1:5-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:51:07 +0000

Advent Week 1: HOPE | The Advent season begins in a way we might not expect; it begins with longing, questions, and waiting. This hopeful posture of waiting is where God meets us – so bring your aches, longings, and questions to God, and let him form a sense of hope within you.

Josh Cordell: Gospel Gratitude, Habakkuk 3:17-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:05:39 +0000

When it comes to thankfulness and gratitude, we can find ourselves in one of three positions: unthankfulness, reasonable thankfulness, or gospel gratitude. While thankfulness is a meaningful action, gratitude is a posture — a way of being — that we find when we trust that God perfectly loves us.

Evan Earwicker: Vision Part 2, Matthew 22:37-40

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:06:50 +0000

Vision Part 2 | This week we celebrated Global Sunday and looked back on how God has used Westside to reach people beyond our country’s boarders. As we prepare for the new year, we are reminded that God loves the entire world — not just our corner of it — and how we are called out of apathy and into Jesus’ Great Commission.

Ben Fleming: Vision Part 1, Philippians 1:6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:33:27 +0000

Vision Part 1 | Proverbs 29:18 reads, “Without vision, the people perish.” For two weeks, Senior Pastors Ben and Evan are expanding upon how Life, Love, Jesus does not serve as a catchy slogan for Westside Church, but as the foundation for the Jesus-centered community being formed here.

Evan Earwicker: Rahab & the Battle of Jericho, Joshua 6:25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:36:45 +0000

Sunday School Week 8 | Rahab’s story reveals that God’s grace reaches beyond labels, and that even the most unlikely people are welcomed into God’s Kingdom through simple faith. Through the redemptive grace that Jesus brings in the New Testament, all are invited to trade shameful labels and identities for new life in Christ.

Ben Fleming: Joseph & the Coat of Many Colors, Genesis 45:1-8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:26:33 +0000

Sunday School Week 7 | Joseph’s story shows us that God’s silence is not His absence. When we are deep in the pit, we can trust that God will turn what was meant for evil into good, just as He did through Joseph and ultimately through Jesus.

Ben Fleming: Gideon, Judges 6:1-15

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:13:44 +0000

Sunday School Week 6 | Gideon’s story is one that shows us how God often calls insecure and unlikely people to lead—not because of strength they have built on their own, but because His presence alone qualifies them.

Evan Earwicker: Elisha & the Widow's Oil, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:59:59 +0000

Sunday School Week 5 | Like the widow who faithfully collected empty jars to fill with oil in a time of desperation, we are invited to ask God for help in times of emptiness, disappointment, and waiting. God alone has the power to fill the spaces that we cannot.

Ben Fleming: Jonah & the Whale, Jonah 1:1-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:40:25 +0000

Sunday School Week 4 | Jonah’s story shows us that God never gives up on us—even when we actively avoid Him. While Jonah ran from the Ninevites, hating them and believing them unworthy of God’s grace, God continued to pursue them despite Jonah’s greatest efforts.

Evan Earwicker: David & Goliath, 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:19:20 +0000

Sunday School Week 3 | David’s courage to face Goliath came from years of quiet trust in God, not sudden, violent bravado. What might look weak—a sling with a few stones, a young boy tending sheep, or Jesus hung on the cross—is where God’s power and grace shows up.

Ben Fleming: Daniel & the Lions' Den, Daniel 6:10-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:47:01 +0000

Sunday School Week 2 | Courage does not always sound like the loudest voice in the room or look like the fiercest fighter. The story of Daniel teaches us that being courageous in a broken, anxious, and compromising world can – and should – look like going to God earnestly in prayer.

Evan Earwicker: Noah's Ark, John 5:37-39

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:18:39 +0000

Sunday School Week 1 | How we read the Bible is just as important as if we read it at all. When reading stories like Noah’s Ark from the Old Testament, it is crucial that we look for Jesus in the worldly and divine violence of each setting—Jesus is our ark, and humanity is in desperate need of a Savior.

Mike Meeks: Invitation to Freedom, Romans 3:20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:58:25 +0000

The Ten Commandments were not given as a list of rules to earn God’s love or avoid his anger, but as guidance for how people already freed by God’s grace can live in good relationship with Him and one another.

Evan Earwicker: Made for More, Exodus 3:10-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:06:58 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 6 | In looking for the purpose that God has in store for us, we often find ourselves wandering through the wilderness of life. We can step out of this wandering by staying open to God’s voice, actively participating in our own lives, and allowing God’s grace to saturate our shortcomings.

Ben Fleming: Practicing the Way of Love, John 13:1-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:35:03 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 5 | At the heart of transformation in Christ is practicing real love in community—not just symbolic gestures, but humbly serving and caring for people in their brokenness, just as Jesus washed His disciples’ dirty feet.

Lindsay Parnell: Community – Where Christ Is Formed in Us, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:10:55 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 4 | When God said that we are made in His image (Genesis 1:26), he did not mean that we are made in only God the Father’s image — He made us in his image as the Triune God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. From the very beginning, we were created to be in and grow in community.

Ben Fleming: Can People Really Change? Luke 8:26-39

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:57:34 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 3 | Our hearts can only truly change when we replace the false narratives of our lives with the true narratives that Jesus calls us into. Even at our most broken, we are perfectly loved and accepted by Jesus—His call for us to live like him is an invitation for us to change for good.

Evan Earwicker: The Good Life, John 10:10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:07:23 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 2 | The good life that Jesus tells us about is not found or achieved by sitting cautiously in a comfortable place that we know is safe. The good life is found by seriously pursuing Jesus—who has no intention to fence you in! There is wide-open, spacious life to be found in Christ.

Ben Fleming: The Invitation of Jesus, John 14:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:03:27 +0000

Good & Beautiful Week 1 | Christianity is not rooted in performance or becoming a statistically better human—rather, it is quite inefficient. Relationship with Jesus is rooted in giving up our natural tendencies, like working for validation or refusing to truly rest, and accepting the invitation to live like Him.

Ben Fleming: Why Doesn't God Fix the World? Romans 8:18-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:31 +0000

Big Questions Week 6 | Hope in the context of Christianity is often depicted as the obvious, quick and easy answer to despair, but in the scripture, we see that “…creation was subjected to frustration…in hope” (Romans 8:20). Hope is not always a simple one-and-done solution, but one that requires vulnerability, persistence, and groaning (v. 22).

Steve Mickel: Does God Actually Answer Prayer? Psalms 13:1-6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:58:13 +0000

Big Questions Week 5 | Prayer is not a practice where we just ask God for things, but a space where we encounter God himself. Through prayer, we discover that our futures are not tied down by fate—instead, our lives are moldable in God’s hands.

Evan Earwicker: Can I Have Doubts? 1 Kings 19:11-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:28:26 +0000

Big Questions Week 4 | Seasons of doubt and exhaustion are not signs of spiritual failure but invitations into deeper honesty with God, who meets us with gentleness. When feeling uncertain, we are called to cling to God and seek community while asking questions and remaining curious.

Evan Earwicker: What Is God's Will? Proverbs 3:5-6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:06:52 +0000

Big Questions Week 3 | Discerning God’s will isn’t about chasing certainty, but about aligning our hearts with God’s promises, obeying His instructions, and walking by faith alongside others—even when it feels like our futures are teetering on our own decisions.

Josh Cordell: Can I Find Peace in an Anxious World? Mark 4:35-41

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:12:50 +0000

Big Questions Week 2 | When the Bible tells us to “cast all [our] anxieties on Him” (1 Peter 5:7), it does not say if we have anxieties—God knows that anxiety is a natural response in a broken world, so He gives us a solution to this worry: to always pray, always rejoice, always be thankful (1 Thes. 5:16-18), and always lift each other up (Gal. 6:2). You are loved by God!

Ben Fleming: How Good Is Good Enough? Luke 18:9-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:00:17 +0000

Big Questions Week 1 | God’s grace is not something we can earn through effort, but a gift freely given because we are His. His standard is perfection—not relative goodness—and only through this gift of grace can anyone be “good enough” or justified before God.

Evan Earwicker: Heaven & Earth & in Between, Ephesians 6:10-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:28:49 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 7 | Christians are called to live as light within the world—rather than seeking safety through separation or risking compromise through assimilation, we are urged to rely on the incarnation of Jesus in our lives as we interact with the culture around us.

Ben Fleming: Unusual Consideration, Ephesians 5:21-33

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:44:39 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 5 | Submission, slavery, and gender roles—while not dismantling societal hierarchies of the scriptures’ time, Ephesians 5 does subvert them by calling those traditionally with power—husbands, parents, and masters—to lay it down in mutual submission, mirroring the sacrificial love of Christ.

Evan Earwicker: At Work Within Us, Ephesians 4:2-24

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:07:33 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 5 | If God’s perfect grace covers our imperfect lives, is it worth trying to live like Jesus if we’re just going to mess up anyways? We learn in Ephesians that true transformation begins not with trying harder to be better, but by deeply experiencing the love of Christ.

Bo Stern-Brady: Grace & Gifts, Ephesians 3:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:37:30 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 4 | Through the grace of God alone, believers are heirs to the “boundless riches of Christ” (v. 8). We are not to hesitate and hoard these gifts, but to spend them boldly and generously with the world.

Ben Fleming: Dividing Walls, Ephesians 2:11-22

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 May 2025 22:06:34 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 3 | True community means embracing even those we find difficult – because Christ brings us near and makes us one through grace and kindness, not uniformity and sameness.

Evan Earwicker: Made Alive in Christ, Ephesians 2:1-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 05 May 2025 21:03:46 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 2 | Salvation is not earned by our performance or general goodness, but is a gift of God’s grace alone. Are you living a life fueled through-and-through by God’s free and perfect grace, or one of self-righteousness?

Ben Fleming: The View from up Here, Ephesians 1:1-23

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:36:18 +0000

Westside One: Ephesians Pt 1 | Through Christ, we are sons and daughters of the King – no matter what your personal story, background, and past decisions are, there is nothing that can change the fact that you have been adopted into God’s family once you step into it.

Evan Earwicker: Easter Sunday, Mark 16:1-8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:38:58 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 16 | Happy Easter! As followers of Jesus, we are encouraged to recognize that Jesus is already walking with us, even in our pain, and that the resurrection reframes our story with a living hope that truly reaches into our everyday lives.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Love Poured Out, Mark 14:27-31

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:12:09 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 15 | Both Judas and Peter felt shame for betraying or denying Jesus – but while Judas succumbed to isolation and despair, Peter’s story shows that grace and restoration are possible when we bring our failures into the light rather than hiding in shame.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is Setting the Table, Mark 14:12-26

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:37:47 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 14 | Meals are central to connection and community – they reminds us that even in times of stress or uncertainty, Jesus invites us to His table as free people, offering rest and relationship.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is on the Mountain & in the Valley, Mark 14:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:29:24 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 13 | True worship often means choosing to be vulnerable for generosity’s sake and creating spaces of beauty in the world – it is an action that reflects God’s love into the world.

Mike Meeks: Jesus Is Giving a New Commandment, Mark 12:28-34

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:15:14 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 12 | True love – both for God and others – stems from first receiving the unconditional love and forgiveness that God has already given us, and then intentionally sharing that love with those around us.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Challenging Tradition, Mark 11:13-27

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:21:43 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 11 | Finding attachment, identity, and success in worldly possessions like wealth and status can distort our faith, but God promises a fulfilled life when we search for fulfillment in him alone.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is the Messiah, Mark 8:27-37

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:41:09 +0000

Jesus is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 10 | It is important for believers to recognize Jesus for who he is – not as a figure molded to fit worldly power and control, but as the Messiah, whose way requires sacrifice but is marked by humility, mercy, and love.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Providing for Hungry People, Mark 6:30-44

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:26:34 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 9 | Jesus challenges us to be generous, curious, and actively seeking forgiveness when interacting with people around us, thereby transforming the world through the gospel.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Sending Us Out, Mark 6:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:54:36 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 8 | God’s calling is not about waiting for specific, extraordinary signs – but about living out love, grace, and mercy in ordinary, daily actions, whether in our close circles or larger communities.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is Never in a Hurry, Mark 5:21-34

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:15:02 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 7 | Jesus values our faith in Him over societal rules and religious condemnation. He invites all of us to come as we are and bring whatever we have so that we might begin a personal connection with our Creator.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is Calming the Storm, Mark 4:35-41

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:24:37 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 6 | Jesus models confidence in God’s sovereignty by leaning on two of God’s promises: He is present during the storm, even before the outcome changes, and that the worst storm is never the final word because of the resurrection.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Growing a Kingdom, Mark 4:1-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:55:17 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 5 | Jesus uses the Parable of the Sower to highlight how the Word of God functions like a humble seed that needs to take root deeply within us to truly shape us from the inside out.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is Greater than the Sabbath, Mark 2:23-28

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:32:16 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 4 | Jesus demonstrates that the Sabbath is intended to be a gift that meets the needs of people and provides a space for true rest, not a burdensome set of religious regulations.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is Our Model for Relationships, Mark 1:35-37

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:16:41 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 3 | Jesus intentionally sought out solitude with God, even when the world was pulling him in every other direction. To maintain peace in our lives today, we can also seek a rhythm of listening to God in solitude.

Evan Earwicker: Jesus Is Good News for Doubters, Mark 1:1-15

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:17:22 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 2 | Faith can exist alongside doubt. Even in our spiritual questioning and confusion, Jesus does not waver in his love for us and encourages us to turn to him, believe in his words, and take a step of faith towards him.

Ben Fleming: Jesus Is the Final Authority, Mark 1:1-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:20:43 +0000

Jesus Is King: The Gospel of Mark Pt 1 | Jesus’ choice to be baptized fulfilled God’s plan, demonstrated His identification with humanity, and revealed His authority through humility and sacrifice, rather than through strength and might.

Evan Earwicker: Christ Is What We've Hoped For, Luke 2:25-38

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:09:38 +0000

While waiting on God can be difficult and vulnerable, we must realize that waiting on and trusting in God go hand in hand, and that those practices can cultivate hope and peace in our lives.

Ben Fleming: Christ Will Reign Forever, Luke 1:46-55

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:58:29 +0000

Christ reigns forever, including now. Even when our lives feel ordinary and mundane, we can recognize the divine in everyday moments, challenge assumptions about our faith, and embrace the surprising love and grace of God.

Mike Meeks: Christ Saves Us, John 3:16-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:15:56 +0000

On this third Sunday of Advent, we find joy in the fact that God’s love is personal, unconditional, and actively pursuing each one of us.

Evan Earwicker: Christ with Us, Mark 1:40-45

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:16:46 +0000

When Jesus was sent to earth as a baby, he bridged the gap between us and God the Father, allowing us to enter into personal relationship, despite our human suffering and mess, with God through Jesus as Emmanuel (“God with us”).

Josh Cordell: Christ in Creation, John 1:1-5

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:21:04 +0000

From Genesis to the cross, God – the Creator of the universe – demonstrates that Jesus – the Word made flesh – provides victory over sin and death, offering us the opportunity to be adopted into God’s family and live in His victory, no matter what our past, present, or future looks like.

Ben Fleming: Growing Gratitude, Luke 17:11-19

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:55:29 +0000

We are called to cultivate gratitude, not as a mere thank you to God, but as a posture of the heart that transforms our lives, deepens our faith, and leads to peace and joy even in the midst of suffering.

Ben Fleming: Living on Mission, John 14:1-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:12:48 +0000

Jesus is the central focus of Christian faith, and believers are called to live missionally, following Jesus’ example of prioritizing people and sharing the gospel in both word and deed.

Evan Earwicker: All Together Now, Colossians 1:15-21

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:35:09 +0000

The church today is called to embrace peace and reconciliation in relationships despite differences – prioritizing peace over division, and trust that God is sovereign and holds our lives, our neighbors’ lives, and the whole world together.

Ben Fleming: Prayer & Anxiety, Philippians 4:6-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:11:47 +0000

As we bring our anxieties before God through prayer, our perspectives are transformed, allowing us to see our challenges through the lens of His sovereignty and faithfulness rather than our own limitations.

Steve Mickel: The Prayer of Faith, Matthew 17:20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:07:23 +0000

God encourages us to embrace the mysteries of faith and approach prayer with the understanding that we are citizens of heaven, and that we can trust in His authority and ability to respond to our prayers.

Mike Meeks: Our Father, Matthew 6:9-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:42:38 +0000

We can confidently cast our anxieties on God through prayer, knowing that He is our Heavenly Father: loving, consistent, powerful, and always present and ready to help us navigate even the toughest areas of our lives.

Ben Fleming: Commissioning Prayer, Romans 8:14-39

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:09:23 +0000

Doubt and uncertainty are natural parts of faith, and we are called to embrace these feelings without fear of judgment, as God’s unbreakable love provides security, comfort, and guidance through the challenges we face.

Evan Earwicker: The Posture of Prayer, Galatians 5:22-23

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:52:29 +0000

By developing a practice of prayer, we can align ourselves with Jesus, transforming our angry, arrogant, and anxious reactions to difficult circumstances into responses filled with the Fruits of the Spirit.

Ben Fleming: Jesus & Politics, Mark 12:13-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:23:45 +0000

Jesus presented a revolutionary approach to navigating politics that calls for deeper engagement and understanding, encouraging the church to embody a love for their families and neighbors that transcends political divisions.

Steve Mickel: Justice or Mercy? Philemon 1:17-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:46:06 +0000

God’s justice does not adhere to human notions of fairness, but focuses on restoring His creation by righting wrongs and standing up for the oppressed.

Evan Earwicker: An Appeal of Love, Philemon 1:1-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:43:33 +0000

Jesus calls us to go beyond the minimum requirements of faith and embrace a love that reflects His example of radical equality and grace.

Ben Fleming: Greeting, Thanksgiving, Prayer, Philemon 1:1-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:35:30 +0000

As Christians, we are called to move beyond superficial judgments and divisions, recognizing that true reconciliation and love require acknowledging our own brokenness and approaching others with grace and humility.

Evan Earwicker: Always Be Generous, Acts 20:35

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:10:40 +0000

True contentment, joy, and peace come not from material wealth but from a life of generosity that aligns with God’s mission to bring good news to the poor.

Ben Fleming: The Intentional Day, Matthew 4:28-30

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:00:05 +0000

Jesus invites us to experience true rest and renewal through a rhythm of Sabbath, where we step away from the relentless demands of life and delight in God’s presence, aligning ourselves with His grace and finding peace for our souls.

Evan Earwicker: Who Has Your Attention? Romans 12:1-2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:47:37 +0000

In a world where our attention is increasingly fragmented, focusing on Jesus becomes essential for spiritual growth and discipleship.

Steve Mickel: Does Christianity Hurt or Heal the World? Revelation 21:1-5

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:33:54 +0000

Living with humility and embodying forgiveness is essential for the followers of Jesus to heal the world He has placed us in.

Ben Fleming: Does Sin Really Matter? Genesis 3:1-24

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:25:56 +0000

Sin is more than personal vices; it’s a cosmic evil distorting our relationships with God and others, leading to shame trying to convince us of our unworthiness before God.

Evan Earwicker: Why Do We Read the Bible?, James 1:16-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:41:19 +0000

Our ultimate goal in engaging with the Bible is to foster a relationship with Jesus, living out His redemptive work in our daily lives.

Ben Fleming: Kingdom, Power, & Glory, Exodus 33:1-23

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:51:16 +0000

Although worldly success and self-reliance allure us, we find true fulfillment and rest by seeking and dwelling in God’s presence.

Evan Earwicker: Deliver Us, Exodus 32:1-6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:06:36 +0000

We must maintain unwavering allegiance to Jesus amidst contemporary distractions and the false idols of our culture.

Ben Fleming: Forgive Us, Exodus 19:3-6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:17:27 +0000

God’s covenant with Israel highlights our need for forgiveness and God’s readiness to offer it. We experience genuine healing and transformation when we extend this forgiveness to others.

Steve Mickel: Daily Bread, Exodus 16:4-5

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:15:39 +0000

Reliance on God’s provision tests our faith, humility, and dependence on God, even when living in abundance.

Dave Dealy: Your Will Be Done, Exodus 12:1-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:05:52 +0000

God’s instructions at Passover and Jesus as the sacrificial lamb show us the importance of trust and obedience in surrendering to God’s perfect will.

Evan Earwicker: Hallowed Be Your Name, Exodus 3:3-15

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:25:57 +0000

God reveals His divine name “I Am,” to Moses at the burning bush, signifying His eternal and unchanging nature. Pastor Evan encourages us to recognize God’s presence in our everyday lives and accept our part in His epic story.

Ben Fleming: Our Father, Exodus 2:23-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:00:03 +0000

Just as He did with ancient Israel, God uses all aspects of our lives, including suffering, to fulfill His purposes.

Ben Fleming: Jesus at the Center, Colossians 2:8-23

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:58:50 +0000

In keeping Jesus at the center of our lives and community we’ll find that true fulfillment comes from Him, not external achievements or philosophies.

Evan Earwicker: Love for Our Neighbors, Mark 12:30-31

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:16:26 +0000

Loving our neighbors is central to our identity as followers of Jesus. When we express genuine love and compassion to those around us, it shows true devotion and alignment with Jesus’s teachings.

Evan Earwicker: Fences and Wells, Acts 2:1-8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:01:49 +0000

The significance of Pentecost emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers believers to reach out and communicate God’s love to outsiders. The importance of a welcoming and inclusive church community is highlighted, focusing on living in community, loving neighbors, and keeping Jesus at the center, rather than setting high barriers for entry.

Behind the Message: The Deep Well of Grace

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 May 2024 23:28:33 +0000

The team dives into Philippians 4:10-23

Dave Dealy: The Secret Of Contentment, Philippians 4:10-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 May 2024 21:44:40 +0000

Contentment comes from actively participating in Christ’s life and surrendering worldly desires. This focus on spiritual fulfillment leads to genuine godly contentment.

Behind the Message: A Joy-Filled Life

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:13:43 +0000

This week Pastors Evan, Amelia and Josh it down and talk about Philippians 4:4-9 and what it looks like to find Christ and his joy and peace through suffering and hardship.

Evan Earwicker: Happiness Here and Now, Philippians 4:1-9

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 06 May 2024 17:53:35 +0000

Following Jesus doesn’t mean sacrificing our happiness. By focusing on the present moment in relationship with Jesus, we can find peace in God’s presence.

Josh Cordell: Lead By Example, Philippians 3:7-17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:56:28 +0000

True fulfillment comes from abandoning earthly achievements for a deeper relationship with Christ, transforming suffering into a pathway to divine closeness and future glory.

Behind the Message: The Worth of Following Jesus

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:32:26 +0000

Pastors Evan, Lindsay and Dave sit down to talk about the worth of following Jesus and Philippians chapter 2 & 3.

Evan Earwicker: Above Every Other, Philippians 2:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:35:50 +0000

From his prison cell, Paul offers insight into Christ’s humility and service, urging believers to forsake selfishness, power, and personal image in pursuit of a life that reflects Jesus Himself.

Behind The Message: Humility in Christ

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Listen this week as the Speaking Team of Westside discuss part 3 of the Philippians series; Philippians 2:1-11 and what humility in Christ looks like.

Behind the Message: To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain.

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:44:51 +0000

In this week’s Behind the Message, Pastor Evan sits down with Brent Earwicker, Alex Mutagubya and Jackson for part 2 of the Philippians series. They talk through the concept that Paul presented when he said, to live is Christ, to die is gain.

Steve Mickel: Christ is All Around, Philippians 1:12-26

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:23:39 +0000

Whether in chains or in crisis, our circumstances can be opportunities to magnify Christ to others when our focus remains on Him.

Dave Dealy: Gratitude Beyond Your Circumstances, Philippians 1:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:57:30 +0000

The Book of Philippians calls us to embrace our identity in Christ, lean into our faith amidst challenges, and actively engage in changing the narrative of the church through love, service, and unity.

Behind the Message: Finding Gratefulness in the Mess

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week’s Behind the Message, Pastors Ben and Evan kick off a 6-part discussion through the book of Philippians. In week 1, they explore Paul’s opening address to the church in Philippi, where he expresses his gratitude and thankfulness for the young church.

Easter at Westside

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:06:01 +0000

Whether your response to Jesus’ resurrection is filled with faith like Mary, or plagued with doubt like Thomas, the risen Savior will meet you with the grace and love He has made accessible to us all.

Evan Earwicker: God of Our Disappointment, Matthew 21:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:56:09 +0000

The same crowd that recognized Jesus as the Messiah on Palm Sunday soon rejected Him, calling for His crucifixion. Unmet expectations continue today among the followers of Jesus, but we don’t have to walk alone as we wrestle with doubts and disappointments.

Ben Fleming: What Does Love Require? Matthew 20:1-34

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:37:09 +0000

Jesus’s parables illuminate justice & grace in the kingdom of God, redefining our understanding of fairness and generosity. When we experience God’s love, we can embrace a heart of service, seek spiritual wholeness, and prioritize loving God, our neighbors, and ourselves.

Evan Earwicker: For Lunch, or for Life?, Matthew 14:1-20:34

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:06:06 +0000

Jesus fed thousands and walked on water to teach us about reliance and trust, rebuking those who would misuse his miracles for personal gain. He invites his followers to embrace a life of selflessness and service, symbolized by taking up our crosses to follow him.

Ben Fleming: Stories of Response, Matthew 11:1-13:58

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:34:45 +0000

The condition of our hearts determines how we receive God’s Word. And regardless of past conditions or hardships, anyone’s heart can become fertile ground for faith to grow and flourish.

Dave Dealy: Sent, Matthew 9:35-38; 10:1-8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:32:58 +0000

Jesus’ arrival changed the entire social and spiritual ecosystem of his day by healing the sick, welcoming the rejected, and challenging the religious. As modern-day disciples, we embody his revolutionary love through spoken, supernatural, and sacrificial acts.

Ben Fleming: Follow Me, Matthew 9:9-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:20:45 +0000

Jesus’ call for mercy over sacrifice and urging unity beyond religious divisions invites both the marginalized and the self-righteous to embrace humility and inclusivity.

Evan Earwicker: Unstuck, Matthew 9:1-38

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:34:01 +0000

Regardless of our current state of faith, encountering Jesus can bring about new passion and transformation in our lives.

Ben Fleming: In the Middle, Matthew 8:18-27

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:59:50 +0000

While following Jesus we will encounter genuine challenges to our faith, but Jesus' presence and power remain constant throughout life's storms.

Evan Earwicker: The Way in the Wild

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:37:21 +0000

Establishing our life's foundation on Jesus is vital for navigating life's challenges. But it goes far beyond mere comprehension; we must put His teachings into practice in the real world.

Evan Earwicker: When God Moves In, Matthew 5:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:48:43 +0000

In His famous "Sermon on the Mount," Jesus teaches a radical and transformative message: the Kingdom of Heaven is here.

Ben Fleming: The Arrival of God's Kingdom, Matthew 4:1-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:15:29 +0000

In Matthew chapter four, Jesus confronts evil, creates a new family by calling disciples, and restores God's reign through healing and teaching, showcasing a wildly different approach to "Kingdom" than earthly kings.

Dave Dealy: What's In a Name? Matthew 1:1-3:17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:57:00 +0000

Matthew introduces us to the genealogy that leads to Jesus, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. He sets up the story for us: Jesus is the new Moses, Jesus is greater than Moses, and most of all, Jesus is Immanuel: "God with us."

Evan Earwicker: A Tale of Two Boats, Luke 5:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:41:17 +0000

Despite Peter's initial reluctance and later denial, Jesus' consistent closeness and call for a new purpose encourages us to leave behind regrets and embrace the new work of Jesus in our lives.

Christmas Eve at Westside

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:56:37 +0000

The anticipation of the Savior's arrival culminates on Christmas Eve. The incarnation is all about God's presence among us, symbolized by candlelight from the Christ Candle.

Ben Fleming: Simeon & Anna, Luke 2:21-38

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:09:46 +0000

Simeon and Anna are beautiful examples of waiting in hope. They show us how never to give up even in the face of disappointment, while remaining faithful to God within our community.

Steve Mickel: Mary, Luke 1:26-56

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:24:54 +0000

Pastor Steve Mickel emphasizes Mary's unwavering faith, encouraging us to trust God's purposes, reflect on areas requiring faith, embrace divine interruptions, and commit to saying yes to God's will.

Evan Earwicker: Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:46:44 +0000

Joseph expressed righteousness through his kindness, refraining from publicly shaming Mary despite her surprising pregnancy. He models a life guided by faith rather than fear, one that will embrace God's plan despite its inevitable challenges.

Dave Dealy: Gratitude, Psalm 23:1-6

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:36:27 +0000

The life rhythm of gratitude has beautiful benefits in the life of the believer. Pastor Dave proposes four ways we can grow in gratitude: seeing, cultivating, connecting, and remembering.

Evan Earwicker: The Prodigal, The Pretender, and The Child of God - Isaiah 43:18-19

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:47:19 +0000

Whether we've lived a life of indulgence or one marked by religious accomplishments, the Father is waiting for His children with love and acceptance.

Ben Fleming: Work That Worships, Colossians 3:23

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:37:57 +0000

In the Kingdom of God, "work" is much more significant than bringing home a paycheck. Far beyond just personal fulfillment, we enrich the world and benefit those around us. Our work before God becomes worship, leaving an impact that echoes throughout future generations.

Evan Earwicker: The Order of Creation, Genesis 1:1-2:25

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:11:02 +0000

In the beginning, God brought order and life into a world filled with chaos and disorder. Spiritual rhythms connect us to God, bringing order to the darkness and chaos of our own hearts.

Ben Fleming: Quiet Ways We Worship, 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:52:28 +0000

Silence and solitude can lead us through reflection and self-discovery into an understanding of God's plan, help us identify our inner struggles, and ultimately draw us nearer to God.

Dave Dealy: A Shared Life With Jesus, Mark 8:34-35

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:32:01 +0000

Jesus modeled discipleship in the context of a diverse community. As we seek to follow Him, we can't let individualism, idealism, and intimidation hinder us from sharing our lives with one another.

Evan Earwicker: What is a Rhythm of Life?, Romans 12:1-2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:01:23 +0000

Rhythms of Life keep us connected to Jesus. They move us beyond religious checkboxes into a lifestyle that integrates faith into everyday moments.

Evan Earwicker: Life. Love. Jesus., Matthew 28:18-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:28:15 +0000

The mission of Westside Church can be summarized as Life in Community, Love for our Neighbors, with Jesus at the Center. Pastor Evan breaks down each one as we look to the future of our church.

Ben Fleming: God is Grace and Truth, John 1:14-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000

Jesus reveals the glory of God as full of grace and truth. We offer both to the world around us, following Jesus' example of compassion and redemption, while practicing empathy in our interactions with others.

Evan Earwicker: God is Holy, Isaiah 6:1-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:39:35 +0000

God's holiness is so intense that impurity in His presence is dangerous, as seen in stories like Moses and the burning bush, Isaiah's vision in the temple, and Ezekiel's river vision. Jesus demonstrates a different expression of God's holiness throughout his ministry. His holiness and power don't condemn the impure but transform and heal those approaching him in faith.

Ben Fleming: God is Faithful, Deuteronomy 7:9

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:27:20 +0000

God is a covenant God who made a plan from the beginning to show His faithfulness to humanity.

Ben Fleming: God is Wisdom, 1 Corinthians 2:1-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:31:24 +0000

The wisdom of God is seen in his perfect acts, from Creation to Jesus' death and resurrection and in between, all God does flows from his infinite fullness of wisdom.

David Dealy: God is Just, Micah 6:8

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:43:00 +0000

Often when we think of the justice of God, our minds go to an angry, vengeful God who executes judgment on the wicked. However, a closer look at scripture shows us that justice is action taken on behalf of the vulnerable. Throughout the entirety of the Bible, we see God’s heart for the outcast, orphan, and downtrodden. From the mosaic law to the sermon on the mount, it is clear that God’s heart is for those who cannot help themselves. As Christians, we must follow and embody the heart of God, taking on the cause of the vulnerable and making it our own.

Evan Earwicker: God Is Love, 1 John 4:1-2, 7-19

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:01:39 +0000

The revolutionary understanding of God's nature as love sets Christianity apart and should guide our interactions with the world. Jesus provides the full and true understanding of God: Jesus shows us the mature working-out of love. In Jesus, God and love are linked accurately, intricately, indissolubly.

Ben Fleming: The New Humanity, Colossians 3:4-4:9

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:26:27 +0000

Old humanity dies with Christ & becomes new humanity exemplified by Mercy, Generosity, Forgiveness & Love.

Ben Fleming: Hidden in Christ, Colossians 2:6-3:4

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:51:20 +0000

Paul teaches us there are two cultural pressures tempting us to compromise our faith: the worship of many gods (that Jesus conquered on the cross) and the observance of the Jewish laws (that He fulfilled). As believers hidden in Christ, we take off the pressures of our culture and rest in the easy yoke of our Savior.

David Dealy: The Cost of Love, Colossians 1:24-2:5

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:05:06 +0000

Paul does not see his imprisonment as punishment but as his participation in Christ's suffering as Messiah. Our challenge is to see our own hardships as joy.

Evan Earwicker: The Supremacy of Christ, Colossians 1:15-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:24:42 +0000

Relationship with Christ is the point and the plan of the gospel. When we have Christ we have everything. Everything we pray about concerns Christ because he is in everything and all things are held together through him.

Ben Fleming: The Exalted Christ, Colossians 1:1-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:45:23 +0000

Paul is imprisoned and writes a letter to a group he has never met and a church he did not found. The church is going well, but experiencing cultural pressure. Paul gives two prayers to the church: 1. Grow in wisdom & understanding. 2. A poem about the Messiah.

Josh Cordell: A Life of Faith, Hebrews 11:1-12:2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:37:08 +0000

On Generation Sunday, Youth & Family Pastor Josh Cordell shares on the life of faith. Drawing from Hebrews 11, he studies the individuals who lived by faith and the significance of their stories for our own lives. Josh also discusses the power of repentance and turning towards God, calling for a reorientation and a focus on Jesus.

Bo Stern Brady: Holy Moments, Exodus 3:2, 7-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:59:51 +0000

We become like Jesus as we learn to recognize and respond to holy moments.

Evan Earwicker: The Good Shepherd, John 9 & 10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:41:19 +0000

In declaring Himself to be the Good Shepherd, Jesus stood out from false messiahs (thieves) and Pharisees (bad shepherds) alike. Jesus modeled the heart of the Father for people, one that willingly lays down religious rules to rescue those who are lost and broken. As found people, our allegiance is to our Good Shepherd alone.

Installation Sunday with Ben Fleming and Evan Earwicker

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:26:19 +0000

Steve Mickel: Commissioning Prayer, Acts 11:1-3

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:53:42 +0000

Commissioning prayer acknowledges our participation in the move of the Holy Spirit in our world.

Ben Fleming: Continuous Prayer, 1 Thes. 5:14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:11:05 +0000

The early church devoted themselves to prayer. They practiced regular times of prayer and set aside space in their lives for ongoing and continuous prayer. How important it is for us to pray at all times during these uncertain days and to maintain a deep connection with God.

Evan Earwicker: Intercessory Prayer, Acts 4

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:01:12 +0000

Intercessory prayer emerges from a great need and results in more of God's presence and power. God is speaking to us in this season and we will intercede for what God is speaking to us.

Ben Fleming: Pentecost, Romans 8; Acts 2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:00:21 +0000

Since the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, the Spirit of God operates within His people, with eternal ramifications. The Apostle Paul outlines the ministry of the Spirit in us for regeneration, sanctification, and assurance.

Steve Mickel: A Church Like Antioch - Announcement of Pastoral Transition

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:00:08 +0000

In Acts 13, the Apostle Paul and Barnabas are sent out of the church he co-pastored in Antioch. Although the church sent them, these leaders would return to Antioch as their home church.

Evan Earwicker: All Things New, Acts 10, 15, 17

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Sun, 14 May 2023 19:31:25 +0000

What we believe about God and the Bible matters. But not everything matters equally. In Acts 15, church leaders decided it was more important to remove barriers to the Gospel than to get everyone to agree. by the time Paul gets to Athens, he's ready to use their pagan altar to point to Jesus. There's only one way to the Father, but the paths we take to find Jesus are many. Who do we exclude from our community based on differing views or opinions?

Steve Mickel: The Worst of Sinners, Acts 9

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 08 May 2023 21:18:27 +0000

Saul's conversion represents something that is almost unbelievable: not that a sinner can find grace, but that judgmental, religious minds can be transformed by an encounter with Jesus. Like Ananias, can we overcome disgust for the self-righteous and extend hope for them, too?

Ben Fleming: New Endings for Old Stories, Acts 2

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:42:19 +0000

The miraculous manifestations of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost call back to Old Testament moments that represented failure. The pillar of fire that led the people into the wilderness is now the flame that leads each believer in the world. The scattering at Babel is remedied with the Gospel spoken in every language on the streets of Jerusalem. The 3,000 lost in the wilderness rebellion are juxtaposed to the 3,000 saved when the Holy Spirit is poured out. If God can rewrite those endings, what might he do for us today?

Steve Mickel: Leaving and Sending, Acts 1 & John 16

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:23:10 +0000

The final words Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest spoke of a mysterious gift: the Holy Spirit. Jesus is leaving; the Holy Spirit is coming. The Holy Spirit will be in them, doing in them what Jesus did among them.

Evan Earwicker: Emmaus, Luke 24:13-35

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:06:48 +0000

When Cleopas and his friend leave Jerusalem, they leave behind their hope that Jesus was the chosen one. Their mysterious walking companion patiently meets them on their turf: walking them through the law and the prophets and, in the process, reignites their hope. Their story gives us hope that skeptics can still encounter Christ and be re-enchanted by the mystery, even on the way out of faith.

Steve Mickel: Easter Sunday, Luke 24:1-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:01:16 +0000

What sounded like nonsense was news too good to be ignored: The crucified Jesus was alive!

Ben Fleming: Palm Sunday, Luke 13:1-5, 18:21

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:39:20 +0000

On His way to Jerusalem, Jesus boldly overturns convention to express the mercy and welcome of the Father to broken, hurting people.

Dave Dealy: Teach Us To Pray, Matthew 6:9-13

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:22:05 +0000

Steve Mickel: The Samaritan Problem, Luke 10:33-36

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:21:56 +0000

When the Samaritans reject Jesus, the disciples ask permission to call down fire on them. Jesus rebukes them, and then tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. Like the disciples, our bias towards violence is broken by a God of mercy.

Ben Fleming: Cruciform Community, 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:24:18 +0000

Living out of a cruciformity to the cross of Christ challenges America's individualism and judgementalism toward others. It informs how we live in community, our commitment to the weak and marginalized, and our response to enemies.

Evan Earwicker: Cruciform Power, Mark 10:32-38

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:46:56 +0000

The power of the cross flies in the face of the powers and principalities in the heavens and in the earth (explore the Pax Romana and present systems of power). It is a power denoted by weakness and by suffering and has the power to change the world for the good.

Steve Mickel: Cruciformity, Romans 6:1-14

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:36:03 +0000

As carriers of the death and life of Christ, we are conformed and transformed into the image of Christ. Our identification with and participation in the cross of Christ informs every aspect of our lives and our relationships.

Evan Earwicker: God's Not Mad, Psalm 130

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:45:39 +0000

The pilgrimage that takes place during these songs of ascents is both an invitation and a command of and to the people. This is also true for blessing – we are invited to bless the lord and commanded to bless the lord. Our feelings about the need for perfect honesty or authenticity don’t change that. Bless the lord. Lift your arms and eyes.

Steve Mickel: The Way to Happiness, Psalm 128

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:21:01 +0000

Ben Fleming: The Way of Worship, Psalm 122

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:42:16 +0000

Worship is not coerced from anyone. True worship is always voluntary. Our worship is somewhat akin to what we do when we have free time, or what we spend money on when we have extra. Worship happens when we want it to. Why do we do this? What does it do for us?

Evan Earwicker: The Way of Mercy, Psalm 123:1-3

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:03:37 +0000

Repentance is the decision to admit that you’re wrong. That you’re wrong about your ability to be your own God and make it on your own. And it is deciding that God, through Jesus Christ, is telling you the truth. How do we make this turn to create a new life path?

Steve Mickel: Pilgrimage, Psalm 133

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:58:58 +0000

Countless have been to church and many claim Jesus as savior, but it’s difficult to seek discipleship. We must allow ourselves to be formed to the way of Jesus by our practices and community.

Steve Mickel: Prayer, Luke 24:36-49

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:45:33 +0000

Ben Fleming: Epiphany, Matthew 2:9-12

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:44:57 +0000

Evan Earwicker: Everlasting Father, Luke 1:39-45

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:03:13 +0000

There is no limit to the presence of God and in his presence we find joy. Joy exists outside of circumstance and because of the eternalness of Jesus -- him being ever-lasting, never-failing -- our joy exists eternally as well. Jesus' promises are consistent and steady us in a chaotic world.

Steve Mickel: Wonderful Counselor, Hebrews 4:14-16

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:13:57 +0000

Jesus sees us and listens to us. This seems like a simple thing, but in a world where loneliness runs rampant, being seen and known can be the first step to living a life of hope, peace, love and joy. Accepting the love of Jesus changes everything. It gives us a new perspective on ourselves and our fellow humans. When we accept the love of our Wonderful Counselor is makes space for working toward and caring about others and that leads to living in peace and working towards the flourishing of all creation.

Ben Fleming: Prince of Peace, Luke 15:20-21

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:27:49 +0000

It's tempting to think of "peace" as an exercise in quiet. Bad guys and good guys alike have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of this still, silent landscape of being. This begs the question, "What is the Prince of Peace actually after?" The answer is wholeness. A reconciling of all creation to himself.

Steve Mickel: Mighty God, Isaiah 9:1-2,6-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:39 +0000

The people of God were waiting for deliverance through a Mighty God, a heroic God that would come with swords blazing. Instead he shows up in the smallness of a baby. How do we reconcile what we think a Mighty God should be with how he actually displays his mightiness and brings hope to the world.

Evan Earwicker: The Blessing and The Bread, Genesis 12:1-4

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:47:52 +0000

Evan Earwicker: The Evidence of Grace, Matthew 18:23-35

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:41:12 +0000

Those who truly experience grace will also experience a transformation in the way they view others. If grace is the distinctive of the Christian faith, it ought to be extravagantly offered in our communities.

Bo Stern Brady: The Scandal of Grace, Acts 9:1-9

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:44:43 +0000

The idea of grace is so powerful and compelling that it can seem dangerous. What if we throw it around too easily? What if we give people a license to sin? How do we make sure grace is “balanced” by truth? But grace is always lopsided, it’s always scandalous or it isn’t grace. Grace meets us and embraces us long before we “deserve” it. The life of Paul shows us a living color demonstration of the scandalous grace of Jesus. “Knocked flat on the ground on the way to Damascus, Paul never recovered from the impact of grace: the word appears no later than the second sentence in any of his letters." (Phillip Yancey).

Steve Mickel: The Price of Grace, Matthew 20:1-16

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:13:44 +0000

In the face of injustice, a price must be paid. We all have a label we deserve to wear for the rest of eternity. There is a price for our sins and our wrongs and it’s way too rich for our blood. But God…paid the price himself to set us free. This is grace.

Ben Fleming: Begin Again, Acts 2:42-27

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:37:48 +0000

Steve Mickel: A Community Center, Jeremiah 29:1, 5-7

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:05:42 +0000

Evan Earwicker: Our Place In The Story, Matthew 16:13-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:55:05 +0000

Ben Fleming: Two Sons and a Father, Luke 15:11-32

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:44:46 +0000

Steve Mickel: He Is Enough, John 20:29-31

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:12:21 +0000

Steve Mickel: A Better Metaphor, Matthew 5:3-10

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:18:14 +0000

We've long loved the metaphor of being an "Army for the Lord." It can be confusing. Especially today. Jesus offers a beautiful metaphor in the form of shelter from the storm. Jesus teaches us from the ethos of the Beatitudes and the pathos of the cruiciform that which gives Christianity it's distinctive beauty. This is the beauty we must embrace.

Ben Fleming: How Jesus Saves the World, Matthew 4:1-11

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:46:15 +0000

Jesus is tempted in the desert with safety, influence and political power; or, the most common desires of the world. Over the last generation or so, the evangelical church has been more adept at endorsing these dominant desires and is in need of recovering its true form and beauty.

Bo Stern Brady: The Greatest Wonder Of All, John 1:1-18

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:54:11 +0000

Beauty, mystery and wonder. All three of them go together. We wonder at things that are beautiful and mysterious. Children most often find themselves in a state of wonder because everything is a new journey into beauty and mystery. The greatest wonder of all is the Incarnation. Gazing on the Word made flesh keeps the gospel beautiful.

Steve Mickel: Love, James 5:7-20

Evan Earwicker, Ben Fleming and the Speaking Team of Westside Church — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:54:34 +0000

Patience, prayer and sacrificial love will mark the lives of true followers of Jesus.