26 West Church: Audio Podcast

Written on the Heart: No adultery

There’s a beautiful order to God’s way of living. We are to honor father and mother (the sanctity of family), not murder (the sanctity of human life), and not commit adultery (the sanctity of marriage). Why is marriage so important to God? It’s because marriage is about so much more than one man and one women in relationship for life. So much more is at stake.

Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: No murder

No murder. Seems pretty straightforward. But is the command just about premeditated killing, or something greater? Jesus’ teaching sheds new light on this ancient command.

Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: Honor and Blessing

God blesses his people when they honor parents. God knows that parents are not perfect, yet he still tells us to ascribe value to Mom and Dad. Taught by Steve Marshman

Written on the Heart: Remember the Sabbath

Sabbath is the longest and probably most misunderstood of the Ten Commandments. Is it a law? A principle? Was it only for the Jewish people or are we to remember the Sabbath as well? Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: Carry the Name

What is “do not misuse the name” all about? Is it about swearing or something more important? Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: No idols

What is idolatry? Looking at the second commandment Jose Zayas traces what idols meant to Ancient Israel and how idolatry is still a challenge for all who choose to follow Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: No Other Gods

God gives 613 commands in the law given to Moses. The first is a command to avoid other gods. Other gods? In this teaching, Jose Zayas shows how we can understand and interpret the Ten Commandments in light of Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas

Written on the Heart: Don’t Cook a Young Goat in its Mother’s Milk (and other reasons why the Old Testament can seem so confusing)

Reading the Scriptures is both beautiful and frustrating. In the first message of this series, Jose Zayas lays the foundation for how we can read, understand, and apply Old Testament law. Taught by Jose Zayas

What the Resurrection Means

What happened on the first Easter morning? Luke doesn’t hide the disciples’ early doubts, but uses these first encounters to help us wrestle with our own questions to faith. By walking through Luke 24, we not see what happened, but what the resurrection means for all who choose to follow Jesus.Taught by Jose Zayas

Identities

We greatly rejoice that in God’s great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Jesus we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. Taught by Kenny Stone

The End is The Beginning

Jose Zayas looks at five major themes in Acts that make a difference in how we follow Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas

Wisdom and Worry

Things don’t always work out according to plan. Learn from Paul how to respond with wisdom when tempted to worry. Taught by Jose Zayas

Forever Faithful

When times are tough it’s easy to doubt God’s goodness. After being shipwrecked and bitten by a venomous snake, Paul could still proclaim the faithfulness of God. What changed Paul’s perspective and how can that shape how we follow Jesus in our city? Taught by Jose Zayas

Storms and Shipwrecks

One of the beautiful mysteries of following Jesus is the fact that we go through seasons of suffering. Learn from Paul how to stand strong when life’s storms come our way. Taught by Jose Zayas

A Person of Influence

Paul is on trial for his faith in Caesarea, facing Roman governors and kings. Learn from Paul how we can flip any situation into an opportunity to share the love of Jesus. Taught by Jose Zayas

Dream

Taught by Ian Nelson

That It May Go Well With You

Taught by Phil Comer

Acts: Setbacks and Setups

Why me? Why now? When is this going to end? No one enjoys seasons of suffering. But God can do good, for us and others, even in the middle of our mess. Paul's arrest and trial show us how our greatest setback might be a setup for future opportunity. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: What We Know for the Coming Year: Part 2

How do we grow in discovering God's will for our lives and take practical steps to live out? Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: What We Know for the Coming Year: Part 1

A new year often involves new goals, plans, and hopes. Paul's words to the Ephesian leaders provide a helpful grid to discern between what we know, what we think we know, and what we just don’t know. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Barnabas, Son of Encouragement

Taught by Jim Williams

Acts: Peace on Earth

Tension between people of different faiths is nothing new. A riot erupts in Ephesus as the church grows and worship at the temples decline. Religious differences are real. How do we navigate the challenges of sharing our faith in our multicultural world? Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Transformation

Paul starts this third journey to strengthen the churches he planted on previous trips. What happens in Ephesus give a glimpse of how the Gospel transforms at the deepest levels. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Better Together

What happens at Sunset is about more than the Gospel in our city. Local decisions have a global impact. Listen in on how your faithfulness here is making a difference as far away as northern Uganda. Taught by Jose Zayas

Thanksgiving Roots

What will motivate to us to live with gratitude well beyond the holiday season? The Bread and Cup are a God’s graphic display of where our thanksgiving should be rooted. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Paul's One-Two Punch

Paul travels to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, reasoning from the Scriptures, and explaining that Jesus, the Messiah, died and rose from the dead. Taught by Steve Marshman

Acts: A Mixed Bag

Sunset leaders introduce a new pastor and reflect on what the Scriptures teach about the roles of elder, deacon, and pastor in the local church. Acts 16 gives a glimpse of the early community at Philippi, a mixed bag of men and women who had little in common but Jesus. What does that say about our story, as we share the Good News in our city? Taught by Jose Zayas

How Do I Know The Will Of God?

Taught by Dominic Done

Acts: Welcome To The New

Change isn't always easy. Looking at Paul's second journey, we see three things can can revolutionize how we view God and the Westside Church story. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Momentum, Finding a Path to Peace

Acts 15 outlines two different issues that had the potential of splitting the early church. Jesus followers will not always agree but can learn to settle conflict with grace and truth. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Momentum, Healthy Growth

What are the signs of a vibrant church? Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Momentum

How did a small group of Jesus followers take the Gospel to the ends of the earth? In Acts 13, Luke repeats a three-word phrase that is the secret to church momentum. Taught by Jose Zayas

Teach Us To Pray: Prayer, A Community Gift

The church, a people, not a place; is called to pray. Prayer is a community gift. We cannot expect to be Spirit dependent if we are not committed to prayer as a community. Taught by Kenny Stone

Teach Us To Pray: God Responds

Whatever you are going through in life, either good or bad, God responds to our prayers. Taught by Steve Marshman

Teach Us To Pray: Shameless Audacity

Jesus invites his disciple to "ask, seek, and knock." His parables illustrate the way we should approach God in prayer - with shameless audacity. Taught by Jose Zayas

Teach Us To Pray: It's My Father's World

Prayer is an invitation to relationship. Jesus shows us what prayer is not and then how to approach the Father. Taught by Jose Zayas

Teach Us To Pray: Learned Desperation

Where are we headed as a community this coming year? We want to join Jesus' first disciples in their earnest desire to learn how to pray. Prayer is more than a spiritual exercise; it's an invitation to relationship. This is the first of a five part series. Taught by Jose Zayas

Passages: Freedom

Jesus says, "If you hold to my teachings you are really my disciples." Disciples are free. Through the Son, they are free indeed. Are you free? Taught by Kenny Stone

Passages: Living in the Fear of the Lord

The early church lived in the fear of the Lord. This phrase can be described as the affectionate, reverent, submissive obedience to Jesus. How do we live daily in the fear of the Lord? Taught by Steve Marshman

Passages: Unstoppable

We are in a new season as a church, brimming with new opportunities to help more people experience life in Jesus. What's next? In this teaching Jose Zayas looks at how God prepared Joshua for his new assignment, reminding us that we have all that we need to be an unstoppable force for good in our city. Taught by Jose Zayas

Passages: New Way to Be Human

Taught by Sean Haworth

Passages: What Happens if we do Sin?

Taught by Jim Williams

Passages: What To Do Now

In the midst of a broken world, with bad news surrounding us we can't be a paralyzed people. Instead God has called us to do something in the midst of the chaos. To be a people that please Him. Taught by Kenny Stone

Passages: Ordinary is an Oxymoron: Part 2

Taught by Jose Zayas

Passages: Ordinary is an Oxymoron: Part 1

Taught by Jose Zayas

Passages: Run the Race

If you've ever felt like giving up or waving the white flag, you're not alone. How do we walk through these times of disappointment or discouragement? Taught by Matt Karsh

Acts: Stories of Allegiance

Despite circumstances the church considers God faithful and trustworthy. What ways do we see them show their allegiance to the one and only King? Taught by Kenny Stone

Acts: What Do We Do Now?

As the gospel spreads to Antioch, the early followers of Jesus learn to listen to God and follow his leading. Taught by Steve Marshman

Acts: Playing Favorites

Does God play favorites? Peter and Cornelius both have a vision from God that will reshape the nature of what it means to be the people of God for all time. Taught by Jose Zayas

Acts: Signs of Resurrection

How are we supposed to read the miracle encounters in Acts? More than history, what happens to Aeneas and Tabitha are part of normal life in light of Jesus' resurrection. Since Jesus is risen, anything is possible. Taught by Jose Zayas