Westside Church Podcast

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.

Whether it is often and intense or occasional and mild, we all have seasons of worry and/or anxiety. If we could just stop worrying we would, but it's not that easy. Thankfully there are steps that we can take to begin to learn how to release our anxieties.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 3, with Rob Smith. Do you ever find yourself looking for an easy or quick solution to filling your spiritual battery? Sometimes we fall prey to plausible arguments, but the only true assurance of the riches and glory of God is within the secret, that Christ lives within us!

Is this the end? What can we learn from apocalyptic literature in the Bible about dealing with crises?

We can't stop crises from happening, but we can stop them from defining us.

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 2. Do you ever feel like things are falling apart and you just need to hold it together? It’s easy to feel stuck, discouraged, or exhausted in those times, so we need to learn how hope can lead us through to new beginnings!

Christians often talk about how God is always with us, but life can seem pretty ordinary a lot of the time. What if God really is all around us, and what if we could learn to sense His presence even more?

If God is God, then He is unquestionably strong. But what kind of strength does He want to give us?

From the series, "Full Power" - Part 1. If you’re feeling a little bit worn down, you’re not alone. We’re walking through a challenging time that can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Now is the time to draw on the powerful resources that God has given us!

God makes us children, children with an inheritance. Be careful not to miss the fact that you are already blessed immeasurably and have an incredible opportunity to be part of the mission of God to bless the world.

God is mysterious, there's always more for us to learn about who He is. One of our lifelong pursuits is to discover on new and deeper levels, just how good God is.

Today we have a special guest speaker, Charlie Mashinter. Charlie is the Executive Director at Be In Christ (BIC) Church of Canada, and we’re excited to hear more about what it means to be part of this denominational family. *At the end, Charlie refers to a video called the "Thanksgiving Chair" - this is available on YouTube to watch.

Happy Thanksgiving! However you plan to celebrate, make it a great one!

There are so many great things about Thanksgiving. As you celebrate this week, don't miss out on a beautiful opportunity for joy.

From the series, "Triggered" - Part 4. What do you need right now? One of the reasons we are so easily triggered is that we have deep needs that long to be met. *At the 36min mark we share a recent baptism - see our video on YouTube to watch.