26 West Church: Audio Podcast

1 Corinthians 14v1-5: How we receive from God - Scripture

How do we receive from God?  Words.  Words shape our world.  Look at seven things we know about God and words.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Take New Ground: We can grow in the new year

1 Thessalonians 5v16-24

 

There are five practical things we can do to foster growth in following Jesus.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Light: Light of the world (Christmas Eve 2024)

Christmas Eve 2024

John 3v16

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Light: Light in the darkness

Matt 2: 13-23

Jesus is the light of the world.  While He doesn’t always take us out of the situation, Jesus can bring light…real love, joy, peace and more into our experience that gives hope that we are not alone.  

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Light: Light up the sky

Matthew 2v1-12

 

The Magi recognize God lighting up the sky and put forth great effort to come and worship the newborn King, trusting God’s direction throughout their experience.

 

Taught By Ryan Doucet

The Light: Light for our soul

Matthew 1v17-25

 

The Advent of Jesus means that God still speaks to His people.

 

Taught By Jose Zayas

The Light: Light through the ages

Matthew 1v1-17

 

Why does Matthew begin the birth of Jesus with a genealogy? 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 13v8-13: Love (Part 2)

Faith, hope, and love.  Why is love the greatest?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 13v1-7: Love (Part 1)

More than a feeling, love is an active commitment to the good of others.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 12v12-31: One Body

The Holy Spirit manifests His presence in a variety of ways.  Which means we need to honor and appreciate the many ways God builds us up through others.   The many gifts are all part of One body.  We all belong to Jesus together.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

 

1 Corinthians 12v1-11: How does the Spirit work in and through us?

As Paul turns his attention toward Spiritual Gifts, a key focus for the next few chapters, he guides the Corinthians (and us) to examine our hearts. What will be the motivation of seeing the Holy Spirit work in and through us? How will that shape our understanding of the Gifts of the Spirit?

 

Taught by Ryan Doucet

1 Corinthians 11v17-34: Bread + Cup

Communion is one of the most ancient and central symbols of the church. But what does it really mean? The Corinthians were getting drunk off the communion wine and turning the Lord’s Supper into a party. Are we making the opposite mistake today? 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 11v2-16: Male + Female

Paul gets into the relationship between men and women in the church and the home. It was an edgy, divisive issue in Paul’s day, and it still is today. What does the Bible teach about gender roles? How does that shape life in the church today?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 10v14-11v1: Follow as I follow

Paul returns to the idea of meat sacrificed to idols in the temples and clarifies the idols represent real “gods” or demons. He warns the Corinthians not to get involved in the dark parts of Corinth’s culture. And where they are unsure, they are to always live for the good of others and the glory of God. That is a great rule to live by today in the “gray” areas of morality. What is good for others? What glorifies God? If you ask those questions, the right questions, you will join in Paul’s mission to live the way of Jesus in an upside down city. 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 10v1-13: A way out

Paul unpacks the purpose of the Old Testament stories in the life of followers of Jesus. The stories serve as examples to help us avoid sin. But when sin comes after us, God is faithful, and always shows us the way out of temptation.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Take New Ground: Get out of the boat

Matthew 14v22-34

 

Guest teacher: Pastor Peter Kasirivu

 

Take New Ground: New people + new places + new surprises

Acts 15v36-16v15

 

God often brings new people into our lives for the new thing He wants to do.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Take New Ground: You give them something to eat

Mark 6v30-44

 

How did Jesus prepare His disciples to take new ground after his death and resurrection?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Take New Ground - Part 1 - Do you love me more than these?

John 21v1-17

 

Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn’t start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Stories Jesus Told: The Ten Minas

Luke 19v11-27

This final parable of Jesus is meant to prepare us, challenge us, and reorient us to the truth that we often overlook—the King is coming, will we be found faithful?

Taught by Stephen Collins

The Stories Jesus Told: The Pharisee + Tax Collector

Luke 18v9-14

What is the primary prerequisite for admission to the kingdom of God? Is it being smart enough, moral enough, religious enough—or is it something else?

Taught by Stephen Collins

The Stories Jesus Told: The Persistent Widow

Luke 18v1-8

 

God longs to lovingly lead and guide our lives. Prayer is one of the ways we stay close to God and resist the temptation to give up. 

Taught by Jose Zayas

 

The Stories Jesus Told: The Rich Man and Lazarus

Luke 16v19-31

 

What are we doing with God’s time and money?  While we can’t do everything for everyone, we must do something for someone.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

 

The Stories Jesus Told: The Shrewd Manager

Luke 16v1-13

 

You cannot serve both God and Money. But you can serve God and learn to use money well. 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Stories Jesus Told: The Lost Sheep + Lost Coin

Luke 15v1-10

Jesus shows us the heart of the pursuing God—the question is do we want to be found, do we realize how valuable we are to our God, and will we join His celebration and mission?

Taught by Stephen Collins 

The Stories Jesus Told: The Great Banquet

Luke 14v1-24

Jesus uses a dinner invitation as an opportunity to teach about humility and the way we view others. The Kingdom of God is like a great banquet that all are invited to. Will we be there? And who are we bringing with us?

Taught by Ryan Doucet

The Stories Jesus Told: The Barren Fig Tree

Luke 13v1-9

 

The parable of the Barren Fig Tree evokes a sense of urgency and presses the listener to repent, but what does true repentance look like? And how exactly does repentance lead to “bearing fruit?"

 

Taught by Ryan Doucet

The Stories Jesus Told: The Rich Fool

Luke 12v13-21

 

Greed is fueled by a small view of God.  Greed is fought by generosity towards others.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

The Stories Jesus Told: The Persistent Neighbor

Luke 11v1-13

The disciples ask Jesus for a lesson on prayer, but what they really need is a deeper understanding of Who they’re praying to. Our image of God will radically shape how we pray to God, so the question is, do you know who you're talking to?

Taught by Stephen Collins

The Stories Jesus Told: The Good Samaritan

Luke 10v25-37

There is a world of difference between knowing the "right answers" about what the Bible says vs. doing what the Bible says. This most famous parable calls us to move beyond theoretical knowledge of Scripture to active, sacrificial love, exemplified by the Good Samaritan--the question is will we answer the call? 

Taught by Stephen Collins

The Stories Jesus Told: The Prodigal Son

On this Father's Day we kick off a new summer series looking at a story about two lost brothers, a gracious father, and a simple question--will you come home?

Luke 15v11-32

Taught by Stephen Collins

1 Corinthians 9v19-27: To win the prize

Paul describes the life of a missionary as a race.  We are all missionaries.  We are all called to run with passion and purpose.  What does it look like to live on mission today?

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 9v1-18: Paul, the gospel, rights, and money

Just because you have the right to something doesn’t mean you should exercise it.  The way of Jesus includes choosing love over rights.

Taught By Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 8: God and ’the gods’

When we say the word “God” what do we mean?  In this teaching we explore a biblical theology of “God” and what that means as we share the Good News in our diverse and eclectic city.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Love Your City - Jacob Bloemberg

Pastor Jacob Bloemberg leads Hanoi International Fellowship in Vietnam. 

 

1 Corinthians 7v25-40 - Undivided Devotion

We live in a world filled with endless distractions.  What does it look like to live with an undivided devotion to the Lord?

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 7:10-24 - Remain in Jesus

Paul answers life questions and concludes that Jesus is more important that any life status or circumstance.

Taught by Steve Marshman

1 Corinthians 7v1-9: Live faithful to Jesus where you are

Starting in chapter 7, Paul turns to answering honest questions the church had about following Jesus in their different stages of life. We find practical wisdom for the married, single, divorced, and widowed.  We can live faithful to Jesus where we are.

Taught By Jose Zayas

Why our bodies matter

In 1 Cor. 6v12-20, Paul talks about the importance of our physical body. We are the embodiment of Jesus to the world and what we do with our bodies affects this. Ultimately, our bodies are part of the Gospel, bought with a price and promised to be raised again.

Taught by Ryan Doucet 

1 Corinthians 6v9-11: Who will enter the kingdom of God?

Paul gives both a strong warning and a beautiful promise.  Entering into the kingdom of God isn’t automatic.  But all who repent and believe are “washed, sanctified, and justified.”

Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians 6v1-8: The Lawsuit

We’re looking at another area where the church has lost its way and forgotten who it is—in this lawsuit between believers. Identity leads to activity, behavior follows belief. In today’s text we find 3 areas where Paul reminds the church of our identity, so we can live in alignment with it today.

Taught by Stephen Collins

Easter 2024

John 20v24-31

 

Jesus still bears the scars of His suffering, even after His resurrection. What does that tell us about God?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Easter 2024: How many reasons to praise?

Matthew 21v1-17

Holy Week begins with Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey with a crowd of spontaneous praise.  

 

Taught By Jose Zayas

1 Corinthians: LGBTQIA+ People to be loved (Part 3)

How do we engage in conversations about gender with a biblical worldview?

Taught by Jose Zayas 

(Some audio "echo" problems in the first 10 minutes of the podcast.  Audio clears up at 12:12)

1 Corinthians: Sexual Integrity

There is a world of difference in comprehending a vision of Biblical sexuality, marriage, and sexual immorality versus actually living this vision out. World of a difference between knowing it and living it. So, how do we live out this Biblical vision of sexuality? How do we walk in sexual integrity for God’s glory, our joy, and the good of others?

Selected Scriptures

Taught by Stephen Collins

1 Corinthians: LGBTQIA+ - People to be loved (part 2)

John 4

How did Jesus approach people who lived differently?  How do Jesus followers navigate differences in healthy ways? And what about specific questions on how to live this out?

 

Taught By Jose Zayas

 

1 Corinthians: LGBTQIA+ People to be loved (Part 1)

What do the Scriptures teach?

Taught by Jose Zayas

Defining Sexual Immorality

What do the Scriptures teach us about Sexual Immorality? What are the dangers and how can we find hope in this area of life as followers of Jesus?

1 Corinthians: Defining Marriage

What is marriage, according to the Scriptures? And how do we live with a biblical view in a culture that often does not?

1 Corinthians 5: Hand this man over to Satan?

How do we live out the way of Jesus together as a church when it comes to human sexuality? When a Jesus follower steps out of the bounds of Scripture, what do we do? How do we live out a biblical worldview in a world saturated with competing worldviews?