Westlake United Methodist Church

"It's curtains for you.." not really. A sermon about being in the presence of God by Lynn Barton. Given on August 8, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

There are blessings within the darkness. A sermon about Darkness and Light by Lynn Barton. Given on July 31, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

How do we make an altar of sacrifice in the world? A sermon based on Hebrews 10:1-18 by Lynn Barton. Given on July 24, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What if it were true that God lives with us? A sermon about how we take time to build an altar for God in our daly lives. By Lynn Barton on July 17, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

We need each other. A sermon by Lynn Barton about what it means to live as God's covenant people. Given on July 10, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Everybody gets to come to the table. A sermon about the New Covenant by Lisa Straus. Given on July 3, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

God's promises are written in water. A sermon about baptism based on Acts 16:25-34 by Lynn Barton. Given on June 26, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What do father's day, the Orlando shooting and Vacation Bible School have in common? A sermon about returning to Bethlehem by Lynn Barton. Given on June 19, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Pastor Lisa Straus gives a sermon about Noah and the First Covenant on June 5, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Healing with a word. A Memorial Day sermon based on Luke 7:1-10 by Lynn Barton. Given on May 29, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

It takes a lifetime to grow up. A sermon by Lynn Barton, given on May 22, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about the movement of the Holy Spirit. Given by Lynn Barton on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon given by Lynn Barton on May 1, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Every last one of us matters to God, everybody counts. A sermon by Lynn Barton based on John 21:1-11. Given on April 10, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon based on Matthew 7:7-8 about learning, growing and transforming by Brian Peterman, WUMC Church Council Chair. Given on Confirmation Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What's the best your story could be? A sermon given by Lynn Barton on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Everything upside-down. A sermon about the beatitudes based on Matthew 5:1-12 by Lynn Barton. Given on February 18, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about healing based on Mark 1:21-34 by Lynn Barton. Giving on February 21, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin TX.

When are you most vulnerable? A sermon about the temptation of Jesus based on Mark 4:1-14 by Lynn Barton. Given on February 14, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Generosity begins with God, what God has done for us. A sermon about giving based on II Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 by Lynn Barton. Given on February 7, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon by Lynn Barton about why we are compelled to serve others based on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Given on January 31, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Prayer takes on many forms and changes as we grow in faith and knowledge of God. One of the most difficult, profound and freeing ways to pray is to simply say, "God, your will be done." A sermon about great expectations though prayer based on Luke 4:14-21. Given by Lisa Straus on January 24, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Love never ends. Ever. A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13, by Lynn Barton. Given on January 17, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Remember that you are baptized with more than just water. A sermon about remember our baptism and the power of the Holy Spirit, based on Luke 3:15-22 by Dr. Lynn Barton. Based. Given at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Do you want to be challenged? What can you expect from the church? What can the church expect from you? A sermon about great expectations by Lynn Barton. Giving on January 3, 2016 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.