Message by Josh Mutter – September 13, 2026

 

Series Big Idea: Our values help us discern what faithfulness looks like as we follow Jesus together.

Recap:

  • Core Value: Relying on God means recognizing that we cannot do this on our own
  • Core Value: Experiencing God’s love and grace means recognizing that we don’t have to do this on our own

Today’s Big Question: How are we formed into the kind of people who rely on God and experience His love and grace?

 

Core Value: Believing the Bible – We value the Bible as God’s authoritative Word, study it together, and build our lives on its truth.

James 1:22 (NIV)  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Reflection: We are formed through our encounters with the Bible.

 

Core Value: Worshipping God – We value heartfelt worship that is God-honouring, Spirit-directed, and life-changing.

What is Worship: Worship is anything that turns our attention and our allegiance toward God.

Psalm 19:1 (NIV)  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Romans 12:1 (NIV)  Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

Reflection: We are formed through the practices of worship.

 

Concluding Thought:

We are formed in community with one another.

 

For Westheights:

  • Our values shape how we gather.
  • Our values shape how we make plans.
  • Our values shape the kind of community we create.

 

You can listen to the sermon on YouTube here.

 

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