Western Hills Church, Temple, TX

Series:  THE STORY Scripture:  Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15:1-6; Romans 4:18-25; Genesis 22:13-14 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: In this message, the story of the life of Abraham is told with a focus on understanding how its various parts are interconnected and ultimately point to Jesus. The narrative highlights Abraham's journey, starting with God’s promise to him and his wife, Sarah, to have a chi...

Series:  THE STORY Scripture: Genesis 1-3 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: Scott discusses the beginning of the biblical story from Genesis, focusing on themes of creation, the goodness of God's world, and humanity's fall from grace due to sin. Key questions addressed are the origins of humanity, the purpose of existence, and why the world is flawed. The sermon also emphasizes that God's ultimate pl...

Scripture:  Luke 24:13-27 (The post-resurrection account of Jesus's encounter with two men on the road to Emmaus.) Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: NOTE:  Due to technical issues we were unable to record the entire message.  At the 11:46 point in the recording, we lost the                                    stream.  There will be a bit of silence before the second part of the recording begins.  In t...

Scripture:  Matthew 16:18 Speaker:  Chris Stephens, Lead Minister, Avenue G Church of Christ Summary: In this sermon, the Chris reflects on the nature and purpose of the church, focusing on Matthew 16:18. He emphasizes that the church is not merely a building or a social club but a "called-out" group intended to influence the world positively. By using the term "eklesia," Jesus indicates that the...

Think about the responsibilities you have encountered throughout life, starting from small tasks to significant roles.  Each of these emphasize the importance of taking responsibilities seriously.  Particularly think about the responsibility given by Jesus to his disciples which includes each of us to spread the gospel.  This mission, entrusted by Jesus, is not just about living a good life but al...

Scripture:  Mark 15:25-41 Speaker:  Grant Perkins Summary: Death is the ultimate interruption in life, affecting both the short-term and long-term, often leaving people disoriented and angry.  Even Jesus was not exempt from the interruption of death, as seen in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection are detailed. The key message is that Jesus's resurrection turns death from...

Scripture:  Mark 10:46-52 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This message emphasizes the importance of seeking not just restoration but true transformation in life, using the story of Jesus healing the blind man Bartimaeus from Mark 10.  Bartimaeus' healing symbolizes both physical sight and spiritual insight, illustrating a deeper need for change and commitment to follow Jesus. True discipleship requ...

Scripture:  Mark 10:13-16 Speaker:  Callaghan Mitchell, Summer Intern Summary: In this message, Callaghan discusses a biblical passage where Jesus is interrupted while teaching, highlighting how Jesus welcomed children despite cultural norms that undervalued them. He emphasizes that Jesus values those who come to Him like children, with nothing to offer and without hesitation. He encourages the co...

Scripture:  Mark 10:17-22 Speaker:  Grant Perkins Summary: In this message,Grant discusses the theme of "inconvenient truths" and how they impact our lives, particularly focusing on the story from Mark 10:17-22. He explains that inconvenient truths are those realities that make our lives more difficult or uncomfortable, using personal examples to illustrate this concept. Grant highlights the story...

Scripture:  Mark 8:22-38 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The message explores the concept of life's interruptions and their profound impact on our perspectives and actions. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical narratives, Scott highlights how unexpected events, like the assassination of JFK or the Challenger explosion, leave lasting marks on individuals. The focus then shifts to Mark 8, w...

Scripture:  Mark 5:21-34 Speaker:  Grant Perkins Summary: This message highlights Jesus’ deliberate action to see and acknowledge the unseen, drawing a parallel to the need for individuals to do the same in their communities. Grant encourages the congregation to make intentional efforts to see and acknowledge those who feel invisible, whether at work, school, church, or other places. Following Jes...

Scripture:  Mark 6:30-44 Speaker:  Grant Perkins, Preaching Intern Summary: The sermon begins with Grant reflecting on his experience as a fraternity chaplain, highlighting the challenge of fulfilling promises due to various constraints like time and resources. The central theme is the tendency to use "I don't have enough" as an excuse to avoid stepping into needs and ministry opportunities. The m...

Scripture:  Mark 5:1-20 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The "Interrupted" series continues, focusing on how Jesus handles interruptions by going to places others avoid. Using the story from Mark 5, where Jesus heals a demon-possessed man in a graveyard, the sermon illustrates how Jesus willingly enters dark and scary places to bring redemption and renewal. Note that Jesus redeems our past, renews o...

Scripture:  Mark 4:35-41 Speaker:  Grant Perkins Summary: Grant shares a personal story about his family's experience with fostering a child named David, who was eventually moved to an unsafe placement despite their prayers. This event led him to grapple with the notion of unanswered prayers and feeling abandoned by God. He relates this to the biblical story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, w...

Scripture:  Mark 3:20-35 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:   In this message, the theme of interruptions in life continues, emphasizing how Jesus’ ministry often faced unexpected disruptions. Using the Gospel of Mark, the message explores how Jesus was misunderstood by both his family and religious leaders, who labeled him as insane and demonic. These labels are seen as attempts to fit Jesus into pre...

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Speaker:  Leland Sawyer, Missionary to Uganda Summary: This message focuses on Mark 2, highlighting three key elements: the friends, Jesus, and the paralyzed man. It begins by noting Mark's direct approach, quickly establishing Jesus' authority over spiritual and physical realms. The friends' unwavering commitment to bringing their paralyzed friend to Jesus, even breaking th...

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39 Speaker:  Grant Perkins Summary:  This message is the first in the series, INTERRUPTED, using texts in Mark about the interruptions Jesus experienced during his ministry.  How Jesus deals with these interruptions offers us an example of how we can go about dealing the interruptions in our lives.  Defining the difference in distractions and interruptions is the beginning poi...

Scripture:  Ephesians 6:10-20 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This message emphasizes that while we often try to fight our own battles, it is God who truly fights for us. As the series on  Ephesians concludes, the encouragement is  to understand and live out the truth that the enemy is not people but the spiritual powers of evil. Paul instructs believers to put on the whole armor of God, emphasizin...

Scripture:  Ephesians 6:1-9 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The apostle Paul's teachings on household codes are revolutionary, as they call for mutual submission within families, countering traditional hierarchical norms.  Scott encourages children to obey their parents not just as a cultural norm but as an act of honoring God. Moreover, he challenges parents (or guardians) to nurture their childre...

Scripture:  Ephesians 5:21-33 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: In this message, Scott discusses Paul's teachings on submission. He emphasizes the need for understanding and patience when approaching this sensitive topic, especially for those who have experienced challenging marriages. Paul's message in Ephesians 5 is that living under the Spirit's influence includes mutual submission and respect wit...

Scripture:  Ephesians 5:14-21 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This message  focuses on the Epistle to the Ephesians,  where Paul provides guidance on living as a new creation in Christ. He emphasizes the grace received through Jesus and the transformation it brings, urging believers to live wisely and with intention. Paul’s instructions contrast the old self with the new, advocating for living unde...

Note:  Due to technical difficulties the audio is not as clear as it usually is. Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: In this message Scott discusses Paul's emphasis on the importance of living a morally upright life in accordance with Christian teachings, particularly focusing on sexual ethics and behavior. Paul instructs that followers of Jesus must avoid participating in s...

Scripture:  Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister Summary:  In this sermon as we delve into Ephesians 4:17-5:2, exploring Paul's teachings on putting off the old self and embracing the new life in Christ. We discover the transformative power of Jesus as we navigate through Paul's practical advice on living out our faith. Learn how to speak truth, build up one another, and embody...

Scripture:  Luke 24 Speaker:  Scott Meyeer Summary: Discover the transformative truth that Jesus offers not just life after death, but life instead of death. As we reflect on the resurrection, we're challenged to consider where we seek true fulfillment and hope in our lives. Let's journey together as we embrace the Living Hope that transcends all temporary sources of security #Easter #LivingHope #...

Scripture:  Ephesians 4:1-16 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: In this edition of our Awake series as we delve into Ephesians chapter 4:1-16. What does God expect of us? Through an exploration of Paul's teachings, we uncover the transformative power of living in a manner worthy of our divine calling, marked by humility, unity, and love. If you're seeking to deepen your understanding of God's calling...