Life on the West Side

The prayer our Lord taught us to pray . The sermon today is titled "In Heaven." It is the second installment in our series " Our Father ." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 13, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. Thi...

The prayer our Lord taught us to pray . The sermon today is titled "Our Father." It is the first installment in our series " Our Father ." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 6, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This...

Church is where we share life together . We welcome each other’s joys and shoulder one another’s pain; we laugh and cry, rejoice and weep; give up our self-conceit and also bear each other’s burdens. We live as family, finding light in the darkness, strength for the journey, and refreshment in the dry patches of life. The sermon today is titled "Estranged: When It's Up to Me." It is...

Church is where we share life together . We welcome each other’s joys and shoulder one another’s pain; we laugh and cry, rejoice and weep; give up our self-conceit and also bear each other’s burdens. We live as family, finding light in the darkness, strength for the journey, and refreshment in the dry patches of life. The sermon today is titled "Estranged Adult Children: When It's Up to...

This is a look forward. Where is God leading our church in 2025? What will the preaching ministry of this church set out to cover in the next year? The sermon today is titled "Same God, New Year: Reflections On Where We Are Headed." The Scripture reading is from Mark 1:16-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 12, 2025. All lessons fit und...

This is a retrospective . Where has God led our church in 2024? What has the preaching ministry of this church set out to do over the last few years? The sermon today is titled "Wrapping Up: Reflections On Where We've Been." The Scripture reading is from Acts 20:17-27 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 5, 2025. All lessons fit under...

We are the Magi . This is our story. The sermon today is titled "Who Wise Men Seek." It is the third installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 22, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This se...

I am Mary . This is my story. The sermon today is titled "What Mary Knew." It is the second installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Luke 1:26-38 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 15, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is fil...

We are...the angels. Could it be? Could it be that we were chosen to witness the arrival of God in the world? The sermon today is titled "Why Angels Sing." It is the first installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Luke 2:8-15 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 8, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Faithfulness  (Lev 26)." It is the sixteenth and final installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 26...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Holy Land, Holy Nation (Lev 25)." It is the fifteenth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 25:1...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Holy Time (Lev 21-24)." It is the fourteenth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 22:31-23:44  ...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Holy Community 2: Sex and Justice (Lev 18-20)." It is the thirteenth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Holy Community 1: Worship (Lev 18-20)." It is the twelfth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Atonement At The Center (Lev 16)." It is the eleventh installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 16:1...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "The Path To Wholeness (Lev 13-15)." It is the tenth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 13-15...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Purity (Lev 11-12)." It is the ninth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 11-12 (ESV). Original...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "A Consuming Fire (Lev 10)." It is the eighth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 10:1-20 (ESV)...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "The Great High Priest (Lev 8-9)." It is the seventh installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 8:1-9:...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Fellowship (Lev 3)." It is the fifth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 3:1-17 (ESV). Origina...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Making Amends (Lev 4-6)." It is the sixth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 4:1-6:7 (ESV). O...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Dedication (Lev 2)." It is the fourth installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 2:1-16 (ESV). Origin...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Ascension (Lev 1)." It is the third installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 1:1-17   (ESV). Origin...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Overview of Leviticus." It is the second installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Exodus 40:33-38 & Levit...

Welcome to the inspiring book of Leviticus! Join us for this 16-part journey of discovery as we walk with the Israelites and learn the meaning of sacrifice and grace, purity and holiness, mercy and calling. The sermon today is titled "Introducing Leviticus." It is the first installment in our series " Pure & Holy. " The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 11:44 (ESV). Origi...