Westlake United Methodist Church

Strength in weakness. An Advent sermon by Lynn Barton based on Isaiah 12:2-6. Given on December 13, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Who are you missing this Christmas season? A sermon about being present through prayer based on Phillipians 1:3-11. Given by Lynn Barton on December 6, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

The gift of presence is knowing that while we wait for Jesus in this season of advent, God continues to be with us. An advent sermon about waiting based on Luke 21:25-36. Given by Lynn Barton on November 29, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Why pray when you can worry? Pastor Lynn Barton shares an intimate prayer about worry. A sermon based on Matthew 6: 25-33, given on November 22, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

You can always do two more reps - with encouragement you can always do more or be better. The church exists to provoke each other to love and good deeds. A sermon based on Hebrews 10:11-25 about being provocative by Lynn Barton. Given on November 15, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Giving from a generous heart. A stewardship sermon based on Mark 12:38-44 by Lynn Barton. Given on November 8, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

We love our church. That usually does not mean that we love the building. We love the relationships and life changing ministries - we are the church together. A stewardship sermon based on Revelation 21: 1-6a, 22 by Lynn Barton. Given on All Saints Day, November 1, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What does it mean to see with "the eyes of your heart"? A sermon about seeing in a new way based on Psalm 119:18 and Ephesians 1:15-23 by Lynn Barton. Given by Lynn Barton on October 25, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

"A gentle tongue is a tree of life" A sermon by Lynn Barton about the tongue in a series about the connection between soul and body. Based on Proverbs 15:1-4 and Jame 3:1-12, given on October 18, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What is your faith footprint? Where do your feet take you? Our feet are holy, made to bring us places to share good news. A sermon by Lynn Barton based on Isaiah 52:7 and John 13:1-16, given on October 11, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about feeding the world based on 1Kings 17: 8-16; Acts 4: 32-35. Given by Lisa Straus at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin TX

A sermon about how secrets can kill based on the story of David & Bathsheba fund in II Samuel 11:1 - 12:7. By Dr. Lynn Barton on September 27, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

The God of the Bible loves you so much that from time to time God is insensitive in moving us toward a more complete life. A sermon based on Exodus 32 by Dr. Lynn Barton. Given on September 20, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Our answer to the question of who God is has a huge impact on how we think about who we are. A sermon about identity based on Mark 8:27-9:1 by Dr. Lynn Barton. Given on September 13, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Do you over-function? Do you under-fuction? Are you a non anxious presence? Who are you in relationship to your family of origin? A sermon based on Luke 20:20-26. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on September 6, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

We are not slaves to our minds we can be free from our fears and anxieties. A sermon based on Exodus 14:10-15, Philippians 4:4-9 given by Dr. Lynn Barton on August 30, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit and see what you will become. A sermon based on Ephesians 5:15-20 about the Holy Spirit. Given by Rev. Lisa Straus on August, 16, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church, in Austin, TX. Original artwork by Gwen Meharg used by permission.

Does the Bible have anything left to say to you today? You bet. A sermon by Dr. Lynn Barton based on II Timothy 3:16-17 & Matthew 5:17-26. Given on August 2, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about life and death issues based on Genesis 9:5-6 and Matthew 5:38-41. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on July 29, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Lets talk about sex in Church. A sermon about human sexuality based on Isaiah 1:17 and Mark 12:28-34. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on July 19, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

We are a rainbow; as individuals and as a community. A sermon about race issues based on Isaiah 1:17 and Galatians 3:26-28. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on July 12, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

The thing that makes us great is the word AND. We're all in this together and we are all welcomed at the table of communion. A sermon based on Isaiah 1:17 & Titus 3:1-2 by Dr. Lynn Barton on July 5, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about transitions based on Luke 9:51-62. Given by Rev. Nancy Mossman on her final day as Associate Pastor at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Its complicated. The relationship between a father and his children. A Father's Day sermon based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13 given by Dr. Lynn Barton at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about hope from the perspective of the exile based on Jeremiah 29. Given by Jonathan Kofahl on June 14, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.