Westlake Hills Presbyterian

Video Version: https://youtu.be/Pi7QOdjHEhk Today's word: Precious (Isaiah 43:2-3a,4a) God speaks of unwavering love and presence: “You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.” Advent reminds us of this great love, a love so profound that God sent Jesus to redeem the world. As we reflect on God’s closeness during this season, consider: What waters are you passing through today? What...

Video Version: https://youtu.be/qI4yAq_7J8A Today's word: Called (Isaiah 43:1) The prophet Isaiah reminds us that God created, formed, and named us before we could even begin to respond. God claims us fully and lovingly. Take two minutes to watch this Advent devotional and reflect on what God calling you to do at this moment? What is God naming or redeeming in your life and in the world around you...

Video version: https://youtu.be/8MLrnMPaS4Y Today's word: Possibility (Luke 1:34-37) The angel Gabriel assures Mary, “nothing will be impossible with God.” This bold declaration has inspired countless acts of faith, hope, and transformation throughout history. As we journey through Advent, consider the possibilities God can bring into your life. What possibility does your heart yearn for today? Wh...

Today's word: Courage (Luke 1:30-33) The angel tells Mary, “Do not be afraid,” as she learns of her role in God’s incredible plan. It’s an overwhelming message, but courage begins where fear ends. For God’s purpose to unfold, Mary must trust and let go of fear. Take a moment to watch this short devotional. As you reflect this Advent, ask yourself: How is your heart today? What fear must you cast o...

video version: Today's word: Blessing (Luke 1:26-29) Mary reminds us that blessings are not always easy—they can bring responsibility, challenges, or even sorrow. As we prepare our hearts during Advent, take a moment to watch this short video devotional and pause to consider: Where are you blessed in your life right now? How have you embraced or resisted God’s blessings?

Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. This year our Advent sermons and worship will emphasize the words we need to hear again and again as we begin new seasons. Join us to be reminded of the truths that always carry us into God’s future. May these words of belovedness and hope help us to begin again in the love of God.

Video version: https://youtu.be/1ozFaZ5EHCQ Today's word: Beginning (John 1:1-5) Advent marks the start of a new season, reminding us that God is always at work, bringing light into the darkness and beginning something new in our lives and the world around us. Take a moment watch this short video devotional and to pause and consider: What is God beginning in your life today? What light do you see...

Scripture tells and shows us time and time again that God’s compassion for humanity is central to God’s heart. But how does God’s compassion look? How does it stand apart from kindness and other fruits of the Spirit? In Stephen's sermon we explore this topic through the story of Jeremiah.

As followers of Christ, we are called to lives of service. Throughout life service looks different, but service roots our lives. This week in worship we highlight the root of service. We will look at a very hidden figure in the story of King David and the way this unnamed person helped another person live into a life of service.

Nov. 10 (150th Anniversary) - Rooted And Reaching | Emily Wright by WHPC

Join us for meaningful remembrance worship as we celebrate our loved ones and church members who have died and now live eternally with Christ.

This week, our text tells the story from Luke of Jesus as a guest in an unnamed Pharisee’s home. Despite the stir Jesus created, he still got invited over for dinner! What Jesus received was anything but a welcome. Who are we in this story? Come and put yourself at the table.

If you could choose one person to NOT be at your table for dinner, who would it be? Our story this week is one where Jesus finds himself with an unlikely dinner guest. Jesus’ first response reveals his full humanity as he speaks an insult to this person. But Jesus’ second response reveals his full divinity as he offers grace and healing without measure. Let’s dive in together.

Have you been cheering for your football team this fall? Are there certain fans you just cannot stand? Americans are passionate about football and sometimes this causes divisions, arguments, and boos from the crowds on and off the fields. These battles are a small indicator of our greater cultural tension around difference. In this sermon we all are challenged to "Stay at the Table" to lean in to...

At our Lord’s table we are united in Christ and with each other. This Sunday we kick-off a timely sermon series, “Stay at the Table.” Join with Christian siblings around the world as we celebrate our oneness on World Communion Sunday.

Wrestling with God is part of the journey of faith. Sometimes it is because of our stubbornness or sin. Other times it is because the circumstances of life are unfair and draining. And there are times when our wrestling with God changes who we are. In this last week of our series, we will peak in on Jacob as he sleeps under the stars and gets a surprising visitor at night - one who forever changes...

Jonah is famous for the story about a person who gets swallowed by a whale. But there is so much more to this tiny little four-chapter book. Jonah wrestles with God from start to finish. In this sermon we are going to peek in to the final chapter and see where this wrestling match leaves Jonah and also, where it often leaves us.

"I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind." This is the Apostle Paul speaking about his wrestling between living for the flesh or living for the spirit. These are the hidden wrestling matches within our minds and hearts. In this sermon we wrestle together and discover what sets us free from this battle.

The story of Job painstakingly models for us what wrestling with God is like. It also provides a heartbreaking example of how our great God is approachable, no matter our questioning, anger, confusion and doubts. Join us just as you are, bringing all that you wrestle with, before a loving and present God.

You are cordially invited to a Sinners' Dinner at the home of Levi the tax gatherer, Jesus' newest disciple. Come as you are, and be nourished by the grace that awaits you. We look forward to sharing this meaningful meditation in the Word, and time together at the Table. All are welcome.

Aug. 25 - Faith Builders : The Building Block of Belonging | Emily Wright by WHPC

“I am called to work in God’s kingdom, and I am equipped to do that work.” Following Jesus means serving. In this sermon, we get to peek into a conversation between a mom, her two sons, and her desire to make them the greatest children ever. No surprise, Jesus shares with her a unique way for them to be the greatest.

Faith is built through lifelong learning. There is always more to learn about God, scripture and our place in God’s story. In Stacy's sermon we will watch Phillip in the book of Acts guide an Ethiopian man to knowledge of salvation in Christ.

We often give lip service to the phrase “God is always with you.” There are many times when it does not feel like God is close. If God was close, wouldn’t it feel/look/seem not as hopeless? Today we come alongside two disciples, one named Cleopas, as they walk with sad hearts soon after the crucifixion. For them, hope had died. Come and discover how this was the farthest thing from the truth for t...

Grace is easy to preach about. Unless we add certain adjectives to the front. “Cheap” grace is when we take the price at which grace came for granted. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a 20th-century theologian who understood the cost of grace. In this sermon, Pastor Emily leads us as we explore the cost of discipleship for us today.