Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Psalm 19   We are so used to looking for fairness in the world, but the parable this week inspires us to see things differently. Join us as we examine the text and learn more about God’s grace that goes way beyond fairness! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Philippians 2:1-13   We all have hymns that we love. Hymns point us to God and remind us who Jesus is. But what is the value in remembering who Jesus is?  Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Matthew 20:1-16   We are so used to looking for fairness in the world, but the parable this week inspires us to see things differently. Join us as we examine the text and learn more about God’s grace that goes way beyond fairness! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Matthew 18:21-35   Forgiveness was hard for the disciples, and we can all relate to the challenge. Be encouraged! Listen for a word about our journey of living faithfully as ones who strive, together, to be followers of Christ!  Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Matthew 18:15-20 This has been a season of pivots for all of us. As Christians, our lives are constantly about choosing to pivot away from the sin of the world and toward Christ. Join Pastor Erik as he explores what this means and looks like for us today. Support the show

Lottie MacAulay Friedman Reading:  Exodus 3:1-15   God was indeed present in the burning bush, but what might the presence of the “I AM” look like today? Support the show

Lottie MacAulay Friedman Reading:   Matthew 13:31-34   Jesus said, "the Kingdom of Heaven is like leaven". What hope does that offer for us today? Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Romans 11:1-2a , 29-32 Fear is a part of the human story - a part of our stories. The reminder that God is in control doesn’t erase our fear, but it gives us the reassurance that God is working within our stories and our fears. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Romans 10:5-15 Who is Jesus? This question has been asked by historians, skeptics, and believers alike. Our lives are about entering into this mystery over and over again in the hopes that we learn and grow and then share the good news! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Romans 9: 1-5 Fear is a cheap and easy tool to get people to do something. But our God is not a God of fear, but rather a God of love. Come find beauty in the promise that in our brokenness, God is always with us, closer than we can imagine. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Romans 8:26-39 In our broken world, it can sometimes feel as though God is nowhere to be found. In our brokenness, it can be hard to see and experience God. Listen for the reassurance that there is nothing that can separate us from God’s love. Nothing. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Romans 8:12-25 Hope is not merely wishing for things, it is living with the assurance that God is working, even in the midst of our pain and brokenness. Like labor pain that results in new beginnings and new life, God works with and within our pain. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Romans 8:1-11   This sermon is the first in a series of six on God’s amazing work in Christ that brings Good News into our brokenness. God takes the challenges of the world, and the temptations of the world, and gives us another option - to live in Christ through the Spirit! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Genesis 24: 34-38 , 42-49 , 58-67   Why does God no longer seem to talk to people like we read about in the Old Testament? Has God changed? Pastor Erik preaches about how it isn’t God who has changed, but our ability to see God more clearly requires some deliberateness on our part. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Genesis 22:1-14   The story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most challenging texts of the Bible. But maybe there’s something more about this text that can help us understand what it means to live a faithful life with God. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  Genesis 21:8-21 God’s creativity takes Hagar’s pain and brings promises. We are invited to follow the God who sees, hears, and is with those who God is with and there we will find God. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Genesis 18:1-15   Abraham and Sarah laughed at God when God’s vision for the world seemed impossible. Our creative God, though, has a way of doing what God wants to do! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a   One of the most famous stories in the Bible was written while the people of God were in exile. They needed to be re-introduced, or maybe even introduced to God and who God calls good. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Acts 2:1-6 & 12-13   In this Pentecost Sunday Sunday sermon, Pastor Erik invites us to follow the earliest Christians as their lives are disrupted by a faith that compels them to action. Listen, and hopefully walk away from this sermon with more questions than answers. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: John 17:1-11   Jesus prayed for you! Isn’t that awesome news?! Pastor Erik takes us on a tour of the prayer … stop by for a taste of eternal life! Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: Acts 17:22-31   Our search for God is as much a part of our humanity as our flesh and blood. Listen for the reassuring news that God is always with us, and always near. Support the show

Rev. Erik P. Khoobyarian Reading:  Judges 13:3-14   Samson’s mother faithfully followed God’s instructions with a steady, calm, strong faith. We can learn from her and be guided by her willingness to follow God throughout all of the challenges of our lives. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9-10 & 12-15   Prayer. There’s something mysterious about the act of talking to God. Hannah brings all of her fears and anxieties before God and is transformed by the experience. We can learn from Hannah’s surrender and also from her strength. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  2 Kings 22:15-20 The prophet Huldah was a trusted speaker of truth - difficult truth. Pastor Erik encourages us to look at her and this text through our current lens and recognize that having hope doesn’t mean ignoring the truth of our circumstances. Support the show

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian Reading:  1 Kings 17:8-16  This first sermon in a four-week series on Women of the Old Testament tells the story of the Widow of Zarephath who trusts God in the midst of her fear even when she doesn’t yet know God. In the midst of our uncertain times, Pastor Erik guides us in looking to the leadership of this brave women to help us today. Support the show