SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast

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...

2026-04-03: 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...

2026-03-29: Jesus prepares his disciples for sorrow, grief, and loss, but he doesn’t leave them without hope. He promises a joy that cannot be taken away. This message explores how Jesus tells the truth about suffering, how joy can exist even in the middle of pain, and how the resurrection reminds us that what feels like the end may actually be the beginning of new life. Let our longing for joy be...

2026-03-22: Before Jesus went to the cross, He told His disciples something surprising: “It is best for you that I go.” How could that possibly be true? This Sunday, we’re exploring what Jesus meant and why the gift of the Holy Spirit is not a downgrade, but an upgrade. Discover how God is not just with you, but in you, bringing truth, guidance, and transformation to everyday life.

2026-03-15: This week, we arrive at the seventh sign in John—the final miracle before the cross. It’s a story where waiting stretches faith and hope feels buried. Doubt, grief, and disappointment all collide as Jesus arrives four days late. But what looks like the end becomes the stage for one of the greatest revelations of who Jesus is.

2026-03-08: In the Gospel of John, Jesus keeps drawing a line between light and darkness, sight and blindness. In the sixth sign, a man born blind receives his sight—but the real question becomes: who is actually blind? The story challenges a religious mindset that is still alive today. Join us this Sunday and see what happens when Jesus opens our eyes.

2026-03-01: Have you ever set out in a direction, convinced that it was the 'right' thing to do, only to find yourself met with resistance? The disciples obey Jesus and set sail only to find themselves in the midst of a storm. They're rowing hard and going nowhere. Yet it is in that powerlessness that they find something even more powerful than the storm.

2026-02-22: One of Jesus’ most famous miracles begins with something simple: lunch. A hungry crowd shows up, and Jesus feeds them. But the bread was never the point. He wasn’t just filling stomachs — He was exposing a deeper hunger and offering Himself as the only true sustenance. When we come just to take, we miss what He’s really giving.

2026-02-15: “Do you want to get well?” It seems like such a simple question that would lead to an obvious answer. Yet Jesus asks this question more than once because the answer isn’t as obvious as we think it is. Many people don’t want to be well. Many people would rather be a victim than a victor. In this third sign in John’s Gospel, Jesus confronts both paralysis and religious conformity, inviti...

2026-02-08: Last week, we began our Miracles series, exploring the seven miracles in the Gospel of John - though John calls them signs. These are moments where eternity breaks into the present, where heaven touches earth. John’s hope is that we wouldn’t fixate on the event itself, but on what the sign is pointing to. This week, we turn to the second sign, the healing of the nobleman’s son - a sing...

2026-02-01: In the Gospel of John, Jesus’ miracles are never just displays of power. John calls them signs—because they point beyond what Jesus did to who He is, what God is like, and what God is doing in the world. These signs were written not only to impress us, but to compel us to believe and trust in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered whether there is more to faith than spectacle, more to belief t...

2026-01-25: Noise. Screens. Busyness. Endless options. Our lives are crowded with things we once chose—and now those things often choose us. The life Jesus invites us into is not accidental or reactive; it is prayerful, purposeful, and profoundly countercultural. As we bring this series to a close, we focus on the one thing every follower of Jesus is called to choose. The one thing may lead to man...

2026-01-18: Prayer can be confusing—we're told God hears us, yet our experience often says otherwise. This message explores why God sometimes says "no" or "wait," revealing that unanswered prayer isn't rejection but redirection. We'll discover that God's silence often protects us from requests that would harm us, contradict His purposes, or expose hearts needing realignment. Rather than getting Go...