Westside Messages

In 2 Chronicles 7:12, God tells Solomon: "I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice... Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place." This passage speaks of Solomon's Temple, but as Christians under the New Covenant, we know that our bodies are temples for the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20). So, we should be a people of prayer and sacrifice unto the Lord!   If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Our dads do a lot... but some of the most important things they do in our families are: praying, leading by example, and having mercy. This Father's Day, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes gives Father's encouragement to be the kind of person God is calling them to be! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes teaches about the incredibly important role of worship in our lives. When we don't worship God with our lives... bad things happen. But when we give God ourselves in humble submission, he blesses us. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Ever questioned why you should trust the Bible? It's an understandable question to ask! Thankfully, the answer is there's a LOT of reasons why we should, and that's what Pastor Jonathan Rhodes talked about this Sunday. So put your learning caps on, and let's dive in together! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

This Mother's Day, Pastor LaRonna Rhodes taught on the beauty of a Mother's protection and faith. In the story of Moses's birth, a key figure is his mom—Jochebed. We hope you are blessed this Mother's Day! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Everyone goes through difficult seasons in their lives... the question is, how do we respond? The Bible says to respond in joy, and submission, but how in the world do we do that? This Sunday, guest speaker Mike Bradley shares God's heart for us in the midst of struggle: When we ask God, "How do I get out of this?" He asks us, "What can you get out of this?"   If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

What if John 3:16 simply left off at "God so loved the world..."? What if we didn't have Jesus's victorious life, death, and resurrection? Our culture defines love in so many ways—I love pizza... but I also love my wife... how can we use the same word to talk about these very different things? This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes teaches on the different meanings of love and what it means to love biblically: agapé love. This type of love doesn't come to an end at having affection towards something—it requires that you actually do something about it. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." (Matthew22:37)

We can sometimes find ourselves in situations where we ask, "How did I get here?" Maybe it was a choice we made years ago, maybe just yesterday. But this Sunday Cris McPhetridge—our Outreach Pastor—takes us through having obedience, so that we're ready for seasons of confidence and boldness on our way back.   If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Eugene Peterson once said, "The essential thing 'in heaven and earth' is that there should be long obedience in the same direction". Obedience is difficult though. In busy schedules and distracted minds, often the first thing that suffers is our obedience to God's will. But by following the Word and the Spirit, and using wisdom, we can become people of obedience and grow in our relationship with God.

We must be people of the Spirit. Through surrendering to God, listening to the Spirit, and following his lead, we can activate the Spirit in our lives. From the very start of creation, God made us to be in constant relationship with the Spirit—it's what makes us alive. "the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" (Genesis 2:7) Let's learn how to be people of the Spirit together!

Many people think that the bible is just a list of do's and don'ts. And though it is much more than that, there are many commands that God gives us through his word! However, all of his commands are for (1) our good, (2) preventing harm, and (3) establishing trust. These aren't just commands for the sake of commands—God has his relationship with us in mind.   "What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?" — Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Many people think that the bible is just a list of do's and don'ts. And though it is much more than that, there are many commands that God gives us through his word! However, all of his commands are for (1) our good, (2) preventing harm, and (3) establishing trust. These aren't just commands for the sake of commands—God has his relationship with us in mind.   "What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?" — Deuteronomy 10:12-13

This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan continued his series on the way of Jesus—the way that sets us apart from others in love, mercy and doing good. The ancient model that Jesus made for us has profound wisdom for the modern world and an immense bearing on our calling in life, so let's learn about what a life in the Way looks like! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

It's family Sunday at Westside! Pastor Jonathan began a new series on the way of Jesus—the way that sets us apart from others in love, mercy and doing good. The ancient model that Jesus made for us has profound wisdom for the modern world and an immense bearing on our calling in life, so let's learn about what a life in the Way looks like! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

It should be incredibly out of place despite its commonality—in sporting events, relationships, and working environments, fighting over dissimilarities is all too often heard of. Couple that with group identity in society, and it makes a recipe for disaster that has seeped into the church. But in the noise of confusion and chaos, God has spoken clearly—despite our diversity, we are called into unity. Jesus says, "May they be one, just as I and the Father are one." (John 17:21) How can we be one despite our differences? If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

The Table of Showbread in the Tabernacle and Temple has stark connections to Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Jesus even told his disciples, "I am the bread of life." (John 6:35) What does this mean? How can we understand Jesus better through the Table of Showbread? Let's find out together. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

"The anointing enables us to do what we can’t on our own." We cannot do what God has called to without a special gifting from him! Without a gifting, accomplishment yields emptiness and brokenness. How can we recognize God's gifts to us? And how can we utilize them for his glory? If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

In the third week of Pastor Jonathan's series on the Tabernacle and the Temple, he goes over the symbolism and function of the Bronze Laver. This was positioned just before the entrance into the tabernacle, and was crucial for the cleansing rituals of priests. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Poisonous snakes, a bronze statue made by Moses, and a man from Israel-Palestine 1500 years later... What does all this have to do with us? Today we're looking at a strange story from the Old Testament involving a plague of poisonous snakes and how it points forward to Jesus and the calling of salvation! Get ready, and let's dive in. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church

Revival is kind of a buzz word... bringing up images of massive gatherings with Spirit-inspired worship, powerful messages, and massive church growth. But what we forget is that revival is personal too! We sometimes find ourselves in ruts, caught up in the death that plagues the world around us.  God wants to revive us. How can we open ourselves back up to the power of God and allow personal revival? Let's find out together! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes on PodBean! We have weekly services that are posted on Mondays and Thursdays. For more services, how to get plugged in, giving and more, visit our website at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church