Westlake United Methodist Church

We are all related through God. A sermon about what it means to be family, based on Mark, 3:20-35. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on June 7, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Q: What's the most important part of a church service? A: The part where you leave. A sermon about how God calls us based on Isaiah 6:1-8 at 9 & 10. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on May 31, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A Pentecost sermon based on Act 2:1-21 from Dr Lynn Barton on May 24, 215 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What does the Ascension of Jesus mean for you in your spiritual journey? How do we understand both physical and spiritual realities? A sermon given by Dr. Lynn Barton based on Luke 24:44-53 on May 17, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Jesus chooses us and calls us his friends just the way we are! A sermon based on John 15:9-17 given by Dr. Lynn Barton on May 10, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What does it mean to be connected to a community of faith? A sermon about what it means to be part of "the vine" based on John 15:1-8. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on May 3, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What does it mean to "dwell in the house of the Lord"? A sermon by Rev. Nancy Mossman based on Psalm 23 and Act 4:5-13 given on April 26, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Eating and talking - two things that Jesus did to show himself as risen. A sermon based on 1 John 3:1-7 & Luke 24: 36-48 given by Dr. Lynn Barton on April 19, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Sometimes all you have to do ask. A sermon about the assurance that Jesus give to us. Given by Diane Kofahl at on April 12, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist in Austin, TX.

You've heard about the "Peter Principle," but what about the Peter Promise? An Easter sermon by Dr. Lynn Barton, given on April 5, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. *apologies for the poor audio quality

Good news about the shame we feel. A Holy Thursday reflection given by Rev. Nancy Mossman on April 2, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX

The extravagance of simply being in the presence of Jesus. A sermon based on Mark 14:1-11, given by Dr. Lynn Barton on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

God continually invites us back. A sermon based on Jeremiah 31:31-34, given by Dr. Lynn Barton on March 22, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

God takes a symbol of death and turns it into a symbol of life. A sermon basted on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21 given by Lynn Barton on March 3, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX

The 10 best ways to live. In a sermon about the 10 Commandments bases on Exodus 20:1-17, Pastor Lynn Barton talks about the promises that God has made with all people. Given March 8, 2015, at Westlake United Methodist Church, in Austin, TX.

Sometimes you just have to laugh at God's promises, hear why. A sermon given by Lynn Barton on March 1, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. www.westlake-umc.org

God gives the last word to peace and mercy - that's the rainbow promise. A sermon based on Genesis 9:8-17, given by Dr. Lynn Barton on February 22, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent - a season of reflection when we can learn to better understand the blessings that God has given to each of us. A sermon based on Genesis 1:27-31, given by Rev. Nancy Mossman on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

What is glory? A sermon about the Glory of God based on Mark 9 given by Dr. Lynn Barton on February 15, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. www.westlake-umc.org

A sermon about what we are looking for from Jesus. What do you want from Jesus? What does Jesus want from you? Based on Mark 1:29-39. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on February 8, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about what and whom we chose to have authority over us. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on February 1, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. www.westlake-umc.org

A sermon based on Mark 1:14-20 about being a follower of Jesus. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on January 25, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon based on John 1:43-51 about what it means to be a follower of Christ. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on January 18, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon based on Mark 4:2-11, about remembering our true identity through our baptism. Given by Dr. Lynn Barton on January 11, 2015 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

A sermon about Epiphany based on Matthew 2:1-12. Giving by Rev. Nancy Mossman on January 4, 2014 at Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX. www.westlake-umc.org