“You go, and do likewise,” are the words Jesus conveys to the lawyer at the end of a certain story about a Samaritan. It’s a perfect scripture to take a look at during Advent as we remember the first Christmas long ago…and realize with thankfulness that God didn’t “walk by on the other side” of the universe and instead sent … Read More
If you had a financial manager in charge of all your assets and you found they were cheating you and using your resources for sketchy dealings…would you tell them, “Good job”? Probably not. Well, that’s Jesus’ hook for a story we dive into this week as he illustrates the idea that if you’re following him…be smart, be ready, be scheming…have … Read More
This week we examine what it means to follow Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God and love others (his definition of a growing Christian) in a more specific as we weigh the lessons taught in his Parable of the Talents. This has to do with attitude, expectations and the excuses we make…and if we’re brave enough, becoming the best … Read More
Have you ever been frustrated while driving? Traffic jam? Idiotic driver in front of you? Behind you? All around you? Today we’re going to talk about the assumptions we make about other people; the value judgments we make and place on others because we assume we know what’s going on in their life or because we don’t approve of their … Read More
Using Jesus’ definition based on the Great Commandment we explore what it means to grow spiritually in terms of the role God plays in the process. This means figuring out what God does and what we can and cannot do. Jesus’ words in the scriptures help us realize that developing our awareness of what God is doing in the … Read More
This message will be a challenge for you. You will encounter a clear-eyed view, an honest look, a “keeping it real” moment… when it comes to the part you play in the discipleship process…and whether you are up to the task of owning your part. Do you want to attain the character and skill set of Jesus? If you … Read More
We start a new teaching series today called Grow In Christ. Today’s teaching lays the groundwork for the topic by looking at several scriptures that provide a framework for us to focus on as we confront areas in our lives that need pruning and areas that need cultivation. SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #westseattlechristianchurch #seattlechurch #westseattle ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to … Read More
Welcome to the last teaching in our FREEDOM series as we’ve explored the main points and background of Paul’s letter to this unique group of Christians. In the last chapter of Galatians Paul speaks to our hearts, instead of laying out a new system of rules. He asks us to consider what motivations lay at the core of who … Read More
Have you ever wanted to know if you are definitively following Jesus or not? Like, actually becoming more Godly – actually growing in His attributes, His holiness, and His character? This is where Paul says the rubber meets the road. It’s either put up…or shut up. And he spells out very clearly how you know you are becoming more … Read More
As we progress through our FREEDOM series, Paul warns his Galatian readers (and us) to not buy the lie that you have to add anything to God’s grace to earn his love and the freedom that offers. The only thing that counts is faith working through love. This is true freedom. SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS #westseattlechristianchurch #church #westseattle ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE … Read More