John 14:6a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
So far in our series on discipleship we’ve talked about the call and cost of following Jesus, both of which are astounding in depth and have enormous implications for our lives. Scripture tells us that we come with Jesus at great cost in order that we might become like Jesus in great measure. But are there any helps along the way? How might we become like Him? Join us this Sunday as we talk about the “catalyst” for discipleship.
Luke 14: 25-33
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This coming Sunday we’ll be jumping into part two in our series on discipleship as we talk about the cost of following Jesus. What exactly does it cost to follow Jesus? Have we ever actually calculated it? Is it worth it? What do we get in return? See you Sunday as we dive in!
On another note, we’re excited to remind you that we will be having a congregational meeting on September 8th after worship for the purpose of voting in Barr Overcast as Associate Pastor of Westminster! As an Associate Pastor Barr will get a vote on the Session and, more importantly, his role will be strengthened as we formally recognize him as our pastor of shepherding and discipleship.
Luke 9:57-62
Rev. Barr Overcast
New Years is a time when we set our sights on the year ahead and what we want this coming year to look like. We set our priorities and make our resolutions. Jesus tells us we should all have the same start to our list: to follow Him.
8/14/22
Luke 24:36-53
Rev. Charlie Phillips
It’s hard to believe that after 21 months we will finally conclude our series on the Gospel of Luke this Sunday. Not surprisingly, Luke ends his Gospel with a detailed account of the extraordinary grace of Christ…topped off with an incredible blessing to boot. Join us this week for one last glimpse into the life of Jesus through the lens of the beloved physician and evangelist, Luke.
Luke 24:13-35
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Some of the best conversations in life happen on the road…when the past is in the rearview and the future lies ahead. There’s just something about the journey that creates special fellowship and depth of thought and interaction. Not surprisingly Jesus was quite the conversationalist on the road. Join us this Sunday as we encounter perhaps the greatest conversation ever to take place on the journey.
Luke 24:1-12
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Looking back in my life I can actually remember a season when I wished I was an elephant (not kidding…I even wrote a poem about it:) Why an elephant, you ask? Because an elephant never forgets, and my memory during that season was cloudy to the things of the Lord. Join us this Sunday as we learn how our memory relates to our walk with God as we study the resurrection of our Savior.
Luke 23:50-56
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever been outside right after the wrath of a hurricane or major storm? It’s almost shocking how peaceful and gentle the weather feels. This week we’ll be examining the calm after the storm of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. It would be tempting to jump right past this part of the story to get to the finale of the resurrection, but Jesus bids us to pause in the silence of the moment. See you on Sunday.
Luke 23:6-25
Rev. Doug McNutt
Pilate is a villain who has a complete failure of nerve—even thought he knows Jesus is innocent—he gives into the crowds in a cowardly fashion. Jesus behind the scenes is the true hero of our salvation. There is a failure of nerve today in both the world and the church, not doing the right we know we should, like Pilate. But the gentle hero of our salvation holds all the strength we need for true spiritual leadership if we look to him today for it.
Luke 22:54-62
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday as we steadily approach the crucifixion we’ll study Peter’s three-fold denial of Jesus. As you prepare for Sunday ask yourself these questions—“What is my attitude towards sin? How susceptible am I to the wiles of sin? How far am I from committing a grievous sin like Peter’s?” Alongside these questions ask yourself this—“How powerful is grace? What can/will grace do for me when I’m at my lowest?” Join us this Sunday as we study the effects of sin and grace.
" The Kiss of Death"
Luke 22:47-53
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Join us this Sunday we continue our journey through the incredible last few days of Jesus’ life. This week we’ll study the ultimate betrayal—the night when our Savior was backstabbed by one of His own, and not just by any means but by a symbol of love and affection. It’s a remarkable story and applies to our lives in numerous ways. See you then!
Luke 22:39-46
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Every scene during the last week of Jesus’ life is incredibly important, but few demand such reverence as that of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. During this dark night we encounter Christ pleading before the Father amidst a pain we can never fully understand. Join us this Sunday as we study the way Jesus deals with pain and temptation.
Luke 22:31-38
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Learning to minister isn’t easy. Even after we repent of our sins, lean into Christ, and learn to follow Him we find that our call to minister is unexpectedly difficult. It’s wrought with challenges, pain, frustration, and confusion. Because of the dauntlessness required, many of us ease off the gas pedal and become accustomed to a life of apathy. So how do we fight the good fight of the faith as we pursue God’s vision for our lives? Join us this Sunday as we talk about ministry amidst the mess.
Luke 21:37-22:13
Rev. Charlie Phillips
When we think about the last days of Jesus’ life we don’t often think of the level to which God went to orchestrate the events leading up to the arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ. But in taking a closer look it’s clear that God was far more in control of things than we can ever imagine or understand. Join us this week as we examine the greatest conspiracy of all time and contemplate where God was in the action.
