Christian Living
Interested in Baptism?
04 days ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Are you interested in knowing more about baptism? Want to make a commitment to Jesus in the presence of your church family? Why do we dunk people three times forward at Westheights? What if you’ve already been baptized? (more…)
Quotations on Being a Friend
1 month ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
This past Sunday, Todd Lester introduced his message series for the next four weeks – Helping My Friends Through Tough Times. Here is a collection of quotes on friendship and what it means to be a good friend when the going gets rough.
“When you’re drowning, you don’t say ‘I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me.’ You just scream.”
- John Lennon (more…)
Microloans to the Poor: Easy and Reusable
01 month ago
by Doug Braun
in Christian Living
I recently looked deeper into “microloans” to the poor — How they work, how requests are vetted, what percentage of the money gets into the hands of the borrower, average default rates, benefits to the borrowers, are many people participating, etc. Here’s what I learned. (more…)
Increase: Week Six – Generosity
1 month ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: The remarkable joy that comes from radical giving.
Key Verse
Acts 20:35: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (more…)
Increase: Week Five – Mercy
1 month ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: The quality of love in action that keeps us from the extremes of tolerance and judgmentalism.
Key Verse
Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.” (more…)
Increase: Week Four – Freedom
02 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: The quality of spiritual and personal freedom to live without being bound by sin.
Key Verse
John 8:36 NIV: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (more…)
Increase: Week Three – Hope
02 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: The quality of living with certainty in the work of God despite the present circumstances.
Key Verse
Psalm 147:11: “The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.” (more…)
Increase: Week Two – Joy
02 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: kingdom of God is not about rules and regulations and rituals; it’s about joy in the Holy Spirit.
Key Verse
Psalm 51:12 : “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” (more…)
Increase: Week One – Gratitude
02 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
Definition: The quality of being able to give thanks in all circumstances, not just when good things happen.
Key Verse
1 Thessalonians 5:18 : “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (more…)
INCREASE begins Sunday with some big changes
02 months ago
We have been planning and praying about our 40 day Spiritual Adventure called INCREASE for months and now it is here. There are some big changes as you will see in the sanctuary this Sunday … I mean really BIG.
INCREASE Is Coming
03 months ago
I recently was reading from C.S. Lewis and he said, “Seek the things of heaven and you get earth thrown in. Seek the things of this earth and you get neither.” I imagine he was thinking of Matthew 6:33 where it says, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” In this verse Jesus offers us spiritual focus for our lives. (more…)
Do you seriously think God cannot use you?
03 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
A couple of weeks ago, Pastor Todd spoke on the topic of confidence and made reference to something his daughter, Brooklyn, showed him on her phone. Some of you have asked for this list, so here it is! (more…)
Women’s Bible Study
03 months ago
by Westheights
in Christian Living
New Women’s Bible Study based on
Beth Moore’s “Inheritance” DVD series
beginning at Westheights Church on February 7, 2012 (more…)
Five Conversation Starters
04 months ago
by Todd Lester
in Christian Living
In a recent sermon I referred to a list of five ways to start a conversation. I have this list on my iPhone so that I can use it in whatever social setting I find myself. The five questions are below and they are an acrostic which makes it even better in my books. I read this in a book years ago but I do not remember the source. (more…)
Explore Baptism
08 months ago
Ordinance? Tradition? Both, or neither? If you’ve ever had questions about baptism, or if you’re considering baptism in the near future, we invite you to meet with us for a time of teaching and discussion as together we explore baptism. (more…)
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