Westheights Teaching Podcast

Message by Josh Mutter – June 25, 2026 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,   –  James 1:1 a (NIV) To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. –  James 1:1 b (NIV) Big Idea : Because God is at work, we can see our lives clearly even in difficult seasons.   James 1:1-18 (NIV)… Read more...

Message by Lisa Goetz – June 21, 2026 BIC CORE VALUE: Belonging to the Community of Faith   We value integrity in relationships and mutual accountability in an atmosphere of grace, love and acceptance.   Jesus Prays for All Believers – John 17:20-23 (NIV) “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – June 14, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things”, including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan.   A General Timeline:   We die Believers are with Jesus Jesus returns The dead are raised Judgment occurs God … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 31, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan.   Big Idea: The Christian hope is knowing that in life or death, that we are safe with Jesus.   WHAT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER … Read more...

Message by Paul Kiss – May 24, 2026   BIG IDEA: Be honest with God about who you are.   What are Core Beliefs: Firmly-held convictions that consistently motivate your behaviour.   JACOB – The Deceiver Genesis 25-31 (NIV)   PENIEL – The Face of God Genesis 32:22-32 (NLT)  During the … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 17, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan. Big Idea: We can have hope in an uncertain world because Jesus wins and evil is defeated.   Revelation 20:1-6 (NIV)  Then I saw an … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – May 8, 2026 Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan. 1 Corinthians 13:12  NIV – Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror …   Big Idea: We may not agree … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – April 26, 2026   Eschatology explores what the Bible teaches about the “last things,” including the future, the end of the world, and God’s ultimate plan.   Disclaimers: This series is not about predicting the details of the future. This series is not meant to stir up fear or anxiety. … Read more...

Message by Karmyn Bokma – April 19, 2026 The Background Exodus 1:11-13 (NIV) So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labour…but the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites and worked them ruthlessly. They made their lives … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – April 12, 2026   “The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20.”   Mark 16:1-20 (NIV) “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – April 5, 2026 Big Idea: Resurrection hope is not a feeling we muster, but is a reality that breaks into the darkest moments of our lives.   Mark 16:1-8 (NIV) “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint … Read more...

Message by Dr. Christin Taylor – March 29, 2026 Mark 13   (NIV) “As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”…” Big idea: The powers of this world are loud, but Jesus has the final word.   What looks immovable … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – March 22, 2026 Mark 12 (NIV) “Jesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower…” Big Idea : Jesus invites us to consider how by giving up control, we discover the ability to receive … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – March 15, 2026 Big Idea: Jesus calls us out of lifeless faith and into a faith that truly lives.   Mark 11 (NIV) “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and … Read more...

Message by Terry Wiens – March 1, 2026 Mark 10 (NIV) “Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them…” Which of the following are great in the Kingdom of God? (Yes or No) : Religious People…  No … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – March 1, 2026 Big Idea: Jesus invites us to adopt a cross-shaped approach to greatness.   Mark 9  (NIV) “And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”. …”   The cross … Read more...

Message by Dr. Christin Taylor – February 22, 2026 Mark 8 (NIV) “During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, ‘I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – February 15, 2026   Big Idea: Jesus invites us to trade our assumptions for a fresh understanding of how God works.   Mark 7 (NIV) “The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – February 8, 2026   Big Idea: Following Jesus means considering the cost. Mark 6 (NIV) “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed…”   Question: … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – Jan 22, 2026 Mark 4 (NIV) “Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge…” “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” – Mark 4:9… Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – February 1, 2026 Big Idea: Jesus transforms our deepest chaos into peace and wholeness.   Mark 5 (NIV) “They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, … Read more...

Message by Sarah Brnjas – Jan 18, 2026 Mark 3 (NIV) – “Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the man with the shriveled … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – Jan 11, 2026 Mark 1:1 (NIV)   The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God… Mark 2 (NIV)  –  A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – Jan 4, 2025 Mark 1:1 (NIV)   The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God… Mark 1 (NIV)   The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— “a … Read more...

Message by Josh Mutter – Dec 21, 2025 Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign  … Read more...