Westside Church Podcast

Did everything change for you on New Year's Day? Probably not. But I think God is always doing new things, wonderful things for those who are willing to look and listen for them.

From the series, "Is Anyone Listening?" - Part 1. A lot of people I know are both attracted and repelled by prayer. They want a powerful spiritual connection, but they often feel like no one is listening to their prayers. Does God really listen to our prayers?

It’s been a crazy year. We couldn’t control it, but we can learn from it. Here are a few things that I think we can learn, and an important principle for moving forward in 2021.

Message from our Christmas Eve online experience. God is doing a new thing, and that's good news - we're ready for something new. Where should we look and what should we be looking for?

The Christmas story is an amazing picture of God stepping into our weakness and vulnerability. With some help from Henri Nouwen, we talk about orienting our perspective this Christmas.

From our Advent series, "While We're Waiting" - Week 4. Is it possible to experience peace in the midst of chaos? What if you feel like you’re out of control? Even then, we have the opportunity to learn how to truly be at peace.

What does God expect from you? Do you ever feel like you just aren't giving enough? If so, it's time to change your perfectionism perspective!

The world can be a scary place... But one of the unmistakable messages of the Christmas story is that you don't need to be afraid. You really don't!

From our Advent series, "While We're Waiting" - Week 3. What do you want more of this Christmas? Our tastes might change, but we always have our wish lists. If joy or happiness makes it on your list, this message might help you to get a little bit more.

If you've been able to create a little bit of margin in your schedule, finances and energy, it's time to invest those resources and celebrate!

I'm guessing a lot of people are going to be dealing with the tension of differing opinions on how to celebrate Christmas this year. You don't have to fight about it, even if you disagree.

From our Advent series, "While We're Waiting" - Week 2. The Christmas season is a time to see and spend moments with our loved ones. Currently, that is looking a little different due to restrictions on social gatherings. Disappointment? Sadness? God is with us, especially when we feel alone.

Don't try to buy joy by selling your peace! Think about how to use your money in a way that leads to peace and doesn't cause you more stress and anxiety.

Do you want to make it through Christmas and actually feel rested, at peace, and excited to celebrate? Start with how you approach your schedule.

From our Advent series, "While We're Waiting" - Week 1. It's the beginning of Advent! Tired? Worn out? Hopeless? A lot of us are. God is not weary, He is not overwhelmed, and He wants to give us His strength!

Dave talks with his son about his first time earning money to give, save, and spend.

To really trust in God can be very difficult. Most of us like to be in control, but the act of surrendering actually has amazing power in our lives.

What does it mean to be rich? It really depends on what standard you’re judging by. If we can believe Jesus, we might just be more wealthy than we think, and that gives us an incredible opportunity to change the world! We are excited to launch our annual BE RICH campaign and share our fundraising projects and plans to make a big impact this Christmas! *At the 17:50min mark we share our projects -...

Jesus encourages us to believe that since we have a Heavenly Father who loves us, we have enough. In a world where we are often told that we always need more, agreeing with Jesus could radically change our lives.

One of the wisest things that we can do is recognize potential danger and make plans to avoid it.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 5. There are a lot of people who feel like life is a real battle right now. Some of the most powerful questions that we could ask in this season could be: How can I use my strength to help others? Whose corner do I need to be in?

This prayer from Danielle Strickland helps us to prepare ourselves by becoming more aware of our thoughts and emotions and welcoming the gracious presence of God.

One of the most important reasons why we remember is so that we can live in such a way that promotes peace.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 4. Do you ever struggle with negative self-talk? We all do on some level. There is a crucial key to unlock the power of who God has created you to be. Don't go a day without it!

What kind of God do you believe in? We may say that we only believe in 1 God, but functionally speaking, we treat a number of different things like gods. So, what is God really like? This is for sure - he's not anxious or overwhelmed.