Westside Church

Message The Story of GideonGueset Speaker Claudia Collins The story of Gideon is about a man who was called by God while hiding in fear. Through Gideon's journey, we discover that faith is not the absence of fear, but the decision to trust God enough to take the next step, even when we don't feel ready. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton....

Message David GoliathSpeaker Zac Boot We all know the story of David and Goliath, but what if the real surprise isn't that a young shepherd defeated a giant, but that he was the only one on the battlefield who still believed God could do the impossible? This Sunday, we'll take a fresh look at this familiar story and discover how God often uses the faith, passion, and courage of the next generation...

Message Moses The Burning BushSpeaker Dave Stimers This week, we step into one of the most iconic moments in Scripture: Moses and the burning bush. What if this strange encounter isn't just about a bush that burned without being consumed, but about a God who draws near, calls us by name, and reveals himself as the One who is always present and always faithful? NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsid...

Message Joseph Goes to JailSpeaker Dave Stimers When were young, we all have a vision of what we hope our life will look like: our careers, family, and lifestyle. Inevitably, we experience interruptions to these expectations. In this story of Joseph from the Old Testament, we take a look at a change in perspective that helps us make sense of our lives when they dont go according to plan. NEW HERE?...

Message Wrestling With GodSpeaker Dave Stimers Many of us spend our lives trying to carry more, control more, and accomplish more, believing that everything depends on us. This Bible story speaks to anyone who is exhausted from striving, worried about outcomes, or discovering the limits of their own strength. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsideham...

Message The ReligiousSpeaker Dave Stimers Sometimes we assume that religion is about cleaning up our lives and doing all the right things. But what Jesus taught is that theres much more to it than that, and if we dont realize it, were going to miss the entire message! NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message The RebelSpeaker Dave Stimers In this message, we take a look at one of Jesus most famous parables, often referred to as The Prodigal Son. In it we find a beautiful picture of the heart that God has for all of us who have chosen to go our own way. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message The RiskSpeaker Dave Stimers Bored with church? Not feeling like your Sunday experience connects much with your everyday life? Maybe theres something that were missing, something adventurous, something compelling, something risky! NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message From Death to LifeSpeaker Mark Wall On Sunday, we heard a powerful testimony from someone in our church family. Rick shared his honest journey of living with ALS and learning to trust God in the midst of an uncertain future. Through grief, courage, humour, and hope, he reflects on suffering, faith, community, and the quiet ways God continues to meet useven in lifes hardest seasons. NEW HER...

Message When God Is SilentSpeaker Mark Wall Have you ever prayed and heard nothing back? This week were diving into one of the most honest and difficult parts of faith. Through Scripture and real-life experience, well explore how to keep going when God seems quiet, and why His silence may not mean what you think it does. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here...

Message The Road to SomewhereSpeaker Mark Wall What season of life are you in right now? For some, things are going well. For others, it feels like everything is uncertain. In this message, were talking about how to find God in every season of life, and why His faithfulness doesnt change, even when everything else does. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:...

Message RadicalSpeaker Dave Stimers In a world built on self-protection and payback, Jesus calls us to something radically different: love for our enemies. This message explores what it means to follow Jesus when love becomes costly! NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message RaisedSpeaker Dave Stimers If Jesus was raised to give us new life, what does that mean? What kind of life has he given to us? How does it work and why does it matter? NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message ResurrectionSpeaker Dave Stimers The resurrection of Jesus is a declaration that death has been defeated! That is a message that ripples through the entire cosmos as we are invited to participate in the eternal life of God. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message RevolutionSpeaker Dave Stimers On Good Friday, we dive into the significance of the crucifixion of Jesus. Why was it necessary? What does it mean? And what difference does it make for us today? NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message RepentanceSpeaker Dave Stimers We often think were ready for what God wants to do, but John the Baptist confronts us with a deeper truth: preparation begins with repentance. This message invites us to move beyond regret or good intentions into a decisive turning toward God, so we can be ready to receive the life and presence Jesus offers. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/...

Message The Story We ShareGuest SpeakerRyan Terpstra John Latta Were excited to welcome Camp Kahquah, a fellow ministry in the BIC family, as they share how their programs support our church and serve all ages. From summer camps to year-round experiences, they create spaces for faith, friendship, and fun to grow. And if youre new to the BIC, well also give a quick introduction to our denomination...

*Listen to our podcast for boosted sermon audio: https://westsidehamilton.com/podcast Message Living Reasonably As we watch the news and digest many of the things that happen in our world, it can be easy to feel like so much of it is troubling. In this special stand-alone message, we'll explore what it looks like to live reasonably in a world that can often seem unreasonable. NEW HERE? Online Conn...

Message Making Space For EveryoneCapital Campaign Renovation LaunchSpeaker Dave Stimers We are excited to launch our fundraising campaign this Sunday for a renovation project that is going to radically alter our building in Hamilton to help us increase its functionality and accessibility. On this special day, Hamilton and Burlington will come together to celebrate the start of our building renovat...

Message QA SundaySpeaker Dave Stimers This Sunday, we finish up our series, "Good Religion" by answering some of your questions. We'll dig into your real questions about understanding Scripture, prayer, and navigating faith in a polarized world. We'll explore what it looks like to live out good religion in everyday life! NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here...

Message Good HeartsSpeaker Dave Stimers Bad religion doesnt start with bad behaviour. What we do is the product of who we are. And so if we want to overcome all that is wrong, we need to go deeper. Good religion gets to the heart and allows God to change us from within. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message Good PrioritiesSpeaker Dave Stimers Jesus made it very clear what Gods priorities are. He left no question that caring for those in need is a top priority and if thats true of God, it needs to be true for us too. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message Good GraceSpeaker Dave Stimers Jesus has some harsh and confronting words for religious people who learned how to game the system. By creating pious-sounding loopholes, they reduced obedience to the bare minimum and missed the heart of God entirely. Thats bad religion, but there is a better way that Jesus calls us to: the way of grace and love. NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilto...

Message Good JudgmentSpeaker Dave Stimers Jesus taught his followers not to judge, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt have good judgment. Whats the difference and how do we make sure we dont confuse the two? NEW HERE? Online Connect Card:westsidehamilton.com/new GIVE ONLINE Click here:westsidehamilton.com/give

Message Connecting and DisconnectingSpeaker Dave Stimers We all have information, but what we need is wisdom. This week, we reset the clock and explore the difference between knowing whats true and actually living it, especially when it comes to our habits, freedom, and technology. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom isnt automatic or accidental. Its a costly, intentional pursuit that leads to a bette...