SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast

2026-09-27: We were made to work. So why does work so often leave us exhausted, frustrated, or wondering if any of it matters? From the very beginning, the Bible tells a story about work’s purpose—and why it can feel so far from what it was meant to be. Listen in as we explore what went wrong and where hope begins.

2026-09-20: What if Monday morning isn’t just about earning a living? What if God has something more in mind for the work you do every day? In this message, we’ll explore how God calls, gifts, and places each of us to serve others through the ordinary work of our everyday lives. Because God cares about more than what happens on Sunday, He cares about the other six days too.

2026-09-13: What if the biggest part of your spiritual life is the part you’ve never thought of as spiritual? We spend one day gathering at church—but the other six working, creating, studying, parenting, building, and contributing to the world around us. The Other Six Days is an invitation to discover what God has to do with the work you do, why it matters, and how even the ordinary can become sa...

2026-09-06: Hebrews 11 is filled with incredible stories of people who trusted God and saw the impossible happen. But then the chapter takes a surprising turn: "There were others..." — people who had just as much faith, but experienced very different outcomes. Their stories remind us that faith isn’t measured by whether we get the outcome we hoped for, but by whether we keep trusting God when we d...

2026-08-30: David is remembered for many things—from shepherd boy to Israel’s greatest king, from slaying Goliath to writing many of the Psalms. But this week, we’re looking at a very different side of David: how he tried every trick in the book to cover up his sin with Bathsheba.

2026-08-23: Courage isn't the opposite of fear. It's what fear looks like from the outside when someone obeys anyway. God's first instruction to Israel's new general had nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with a book. Which means the question isn't whether you're brave. It's whether you've been listening. Listen here and find out what that means.

2026-08-16: When God first called Gideon, he wasn't a warrior—he was hiding. He saw himself as weak, insignificant, and unlikely to make much of a difference, but God saw something in Gideon that Gideon couldn't yet see in himself. What if faith isn't about believing you're capable of extraordinary things, but believing that God can do extraordinary things through ordinary people?

2026-08-09: The story of Ruth begins with famine, grief, and impossible decisions, but it ends with hope that changes the course of history. This Sunday we will explore how God weaves redemption through the ordinary moments and messy realities of our lives.

2026-08-02: This Sunday, we continue our Hall of Faith series as we look at the life of Noah. Together, we’ll explore the heart of a God who grieves over a broken world, yet never stops pursuing His people. We discover that God’s delight in Noah reveals His invitation for each of us to walk closely with Him today.

2026-07-26: Have you ever found yourself running from your past, from a difficult conversation, from hurt, or even from God? This Sunday, we'll explore the life of Jacob, a man who spent years on the run before discovering that God was calling him back. Before Jacob could face his brother Esau, he had to wrestle with God and discover a new identity. All are welcome as we explore this powerful stor...

2026-07-19: This week is week two of our summer series, “Hall of Faith,” where today we're looking at parts of the story of Abraham and Sarah. While God used Abraham and Sarah in miraculous ways, their struggles to understand what God had called them to, their need to wait on God for decades, and their returning to faith in God again and again are all aspects of faith any follower of Jesus is fami...

2026-07-12: Moses is remembered as one of the greatest people in the Bible, yet his story is marked by failure, disappointment, and forty years in the wilderness. So what made his life extraordinary? This Sunday, we'll explore why so many of us settle for lives that are smaller than the purpose God has for us—and how God often does His greatest work in us before He does His greatest work through u...

2026-06-28: When we look at the darkness in our world, it's easy to ask, "What's wrong?" But perhaps a better question is, "Where is the light?" In this message, we'll explore Jesus' vision of the church as a city on a hill, a people who reflect His love so clearly that others are drawn toward God. Come discover how the church is called to be a beacon of hope today and a glimpse of the coming King...

2026-06-21: What if your deepest identity isn't what you do, but whose you are? From an abandoned infant in Ezekiel to the wedding feast in Revelation, we'll trace the story of a God who pursues, claims, and is preparing his people for something far better than we've imagined. Join us as we discover what it means to be the Bride of Christ.

2026-06-14: When most people think of church, they think of a place to go. The New Testament paints a very different picture. It describes the church as the Body of Christ—a living, connected, breath-filled entity through whom Jesus continues His work in the world. Join us this Sunday as we discover what it means to belong, why every part matters, and how finding our place in His body helps us bec...

2026-06-07: After healing a blind man, Jesus turns to the image of sheep and shepherds to reveal a deeper truth about humanity: we are all sheep in need of a shepherd. But why sheep? Why a shepherd? As we continue our series on “The Church,” we’ll explore John 10 and discover what it means to belong to the flock of God — one flock under one Shepherd.

2026-05-31: Family can be one of the most beautiful parts of life… and one of the most complicated. This week, we’ll look at a surprising moment in Jesus’ ministry where He asks a question that challenges everything people thought they knew about family, belonging, and who’s truly “in.” As we continue our series on "The Church", we will explore the kind of family Jesus came to establish.

2026-05-24: “What do you mean by ‘church’?” For many of us, the word comes loaded with assumptions—buildings, services, traditions, or institutions. But is that what Jesus had in mind? Jesus didn’t come simply to start a religion or create an organization. So what was He building?

2026-05-17: We all long for change. More peace. More joy. More patience. More purpose. But in a world telling us to try harder and do more, Jesus offers a different invitation. Jesus says, “I am the true vine,” reminding us that lasting transformation doesn’t come from striving, but from staying connected to Him. Let’s explore together where real change begins. What it means to abide in Christ and...

2026-05-10: In a world that constantly tells us to “live your truth,” Jesus makes a shocking claim: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This Sunday in our “I AM” series, we’ll wrestle with one of the most important questions ever asked — “What is truth?” — and discover that truth is more than an idea to believe; it’s a person to follow. Because sometimes the hardest part about the truth isn’t...

2026-05-03: Not every voice that leads you actually cares for you. Jesus draws a sharp line between the good shepherd, the hired hand, and the wolf—and the difference shows when things get hard. The hired hand protects himself, the wolf takes what isn’t his, but the good shepherd stays, defends, and lays down his life for the sheep. This week, we look at the 4th “I am” statement of Jesus, and cons...

2026-04-26: Jesus doesn’t just speak about God—He speaks as God. In one of His boldest and most controversial statements, Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was born, I Am.” It’s a claim that confronts every category we try to place Him in and forces a response from all of us. It divided people then and it divides people today. How will you respond? Join us this Sunday as we wrestle with who Jesus re...

2026-04-19: We all know what it’s like to feel lost, confused, or stuck in the dark. Jesus steps into that reality and makes a staggering claim: "I am the light of the world." Not a light. Not one option among many. In week two of our I AM series, Jesus invites us out of confusion and into clarity. Because when you see Him for who He is, you finally see everything else more clearly - including you...

2026-04-12: In a world full of voices telling you who to be, Jesus steps in and tells you who He is. In the Gospel of John, He doesn’t just teach—He reveals Himself through seven bold “I AM” statements. Each one pulls back the curtain on His identity and invites you to see life, truth, and purpose differently. Join us as we discover not just what Jesus said—but who He is, and what that means for y...

2026-04-05: Good Friday and Easter aren’t just moments we remember—they’re the turning point of history and the invitation into a new kind of life. On Good Friday, we reflect on the weight of the cross and the depth of God’s love for us. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the victory of Jesus—life over death, hope over despair, and a future that’s been rewritten. Whether you’ve been in church your who...