26 West Church: Audio Podcast

How does being made alive in Christ shape our lives? We've been transferred into a new Kingdom and family, but what does life look like in this new Kingdom and family? Paul says that we've got to get our minds right, get violent with our sin, and get our new clothes on.    Taught by Stephen Collins.

Paul addresses specific pressures the Colossians were facing AND we still face today: struggling to truly know what we believe, being influenced by the "unspiritual" ways of the culture around us, and being disconnected from Jesus and His Church.   Taught by Ryan Doucet

In this turning point of the letter, Paul exhorts the Colossians that as you received Jesus as Lord, now walk in Him, He has set you free, so don't be taken captive again.   Taught by Stephen Collins

Paul explains how we are to mature in Christ - participating in His suffering and presence.

Jesus is Lord over all creation, He is Lord over all new-creation, but is He Lord over you?   Taught by Stephen Collins.

Colossians 1v1-14 In this opening message of Colossians we look at an overview of the letter + see how Christ is supreme and His gospel is sufficient.  Taught by Stephen Collins

Matthew 10v37-42 Who we follow matters. What we live for matters.  And why we follow Jesus really, really matters.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Various scripture   During the final teaching in the Holy Spirit series, Jose reminds us of us three important things the Holy Spirit wants to do in every Jesus follower. Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 14 We are invited to “eagerly desire the gift of the Spirit, especially prophecy.” What is prophecy and why is it so important? Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 14 One of the many manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s presence is “tongues” (or languages).  What are they?  Why do they matter? Taught by Jose Zayas

Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4 We are called to “eagerly desire the gifts” of the Holy Spirit.  But what are they?  And how do they work? Taught by Jose Zayas

Various Passages What exactly is the baptism in the Holy Spirit and why does it matter? Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts 2v1-21 The Holy Spirit fulfills God’s promises in ways  we sometimes don’t understand or expect. Taught by Jose Zayas

Text: Matt 6v9-13 Jesus teaches us how to pray by giving us a model prayer.  How do we use this prayer today?  Taught by Steve Marshman

Various Scriptures What is prayer, why pray, why do we struggle to pray, and how can we engage in prayer? Taught by Stephen Collins

Various Texts How do we hear God as we read and listen to the Bible and how does the Holy Spirit help us? Taught by Jose Zayas

Luke 24v13-35 Jesus is alive and wants to guide His followers.  But how do we actually hear from God? Taught by Jose Zayas

Galatians 4v4-7 At the right time, God did everything needed to bring us back to life.  Now is the time to respond to His love. Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 21v1-17 Jesus comes into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and clearing the Temple. What is significant about these events and what are we called to remember and embrace? Taught by Jose Zayas

Galatians 5v22-26 We are an altogether new people because of faith in Jesus.  We are not the same.  Now, the invitation is to keep in step with what God is doing; to partner with Him so we can live more like Jesus.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Various Scriptures Self control is something we all struggle with. So the question is: how do we actually have self control? Taught by Stephen Collins

1 Kings 19; John 4 Gentleness isn’t weakness, it is power restrained. Taught by Jose Zayas

Psalm 33; Matthew 16v24-27 God is faithful.  And He wants to grow His disciples to live with reliability and commitment.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 20v1-16; Acts 4v32-35 Kindness and goodness are about living generously for the good of others. Taught by Jose Zayas

Text: Various We all struggle with patience, but why does it matter? How do we have patience with others in the everyday stuff of life, and how do we patiently wait on God through the trials of life?  Taught by Stephen Collins