This is the beginning of a new series, The Way, which focuses on the problem faced by many churches today – a lack of discipleship, or learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. We will focus on specific rhythms and practices of Jesus and the first of his followers in their every day life – how they practiced … Read More
Join us this week in our Kinfolk Groups for a discussion of this Bible Project video on ETERNAL LIFE, as a follow-up to our Easter message from last week. Most people think of eternal life as something we only experience after death. But what if we could also begin to experience eternal life today? #westseattlechristianchurch #church #westseattle ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE on … Read More
We wrap up our BASICS series talking about Jesus’ life, death, and of course, his resurrection. Jesus’ love for us IS his message. The medium is the message. And the medium Jesus used to convey the depth of his love for you is that he would die for you and then overcome death for you – so you can … Read More
As we wind down our BASICS series and look forward to Easter Sunday on April 17th – invite some friends! – we take a look at two of the characteristics that God uses to express who he is from Exodus 34:6…compassionate and gracious. These are words that are thrown around loosely in Christian circles, by Christians, and within the church…but have you ever stopped to … Read More
This week in our BASICS series we follow up our examination of what the Good News and Salvation really are all about with a deep dive on some BAD WORDS in the scriptures. We’ll be looking at three words specifically: SIN, TRANSGRESSION, and INIQUITY. If these words scare you or leave you with a bit of trepidation, do not fear, … Read More
Join us In-Person (and Online) this week for a new message in our BASICS series as we compare and contrast two different versions of the gospel. One that is fairly prevalent, Western-minded, and from the legal or judicial point of view. The other is more ancient and it’s what the first Christians considered orthodox, and thus, more biblical. Masks are encouraged but not required. … Read More
This week as part of our BASICS series we gather together in our Kinfolk Groups and discuss the question: What does the Bible really teach about Heaven, and what is Heaven’s relationship to Earth? STUDY GUIDE EARLIER RESOURCES FROM THE BASICS SERIES BASICS – WEEK 1 BASICS – WEEK 2 BASICS – WEEK 3 BASICS – WEEK 4 BASICS – … Read More
Do you know what the Gospel is? How’s this for a definition…the Gospel is a way of living in resistance to the oppressive power of death and destruction in our world and in our own lives. What does it look like? Well, it looks like a local community of Jesus followers standing up against adversity with relentless hope and care … Read More
Have you ever wondered what the BASIC understanding of the Gospel is? It’s a word that is so overused that it has kind of lost its meaning. There’s “the Gospel,” “Jesus’ Gospel,” “the good news,” etc…. And is the word “Gospel” just a stand-in for “the Bible?” This week we’re going to watch and discuss two Bible Project videos that … Read More
Have you ever had the thought that you’re just empty? Like you need a refill? Instead of thinking you’re leaking like a dripping faucet, Jesus shows us that it’s possible to be so full of the Spirit that it overflows continually. Join us as we examine Jesus’ life full of the Spirit and discover what we can learn about … Read More