Jesus teaches us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. What does this mean for followers of Jesus today?
Trusting in the Promises
January 30, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek
God has given us everything we need to follow Jesus faithfully. The question is, are we taking full advantage of the spiritual resources at our disposal?
Treasure in Heaven (Wednesday)
January 26, 2022
What is the most important priority on our life? Are we investing in temporary things that will eventually fade away? Or eternal things that will stand the test of time? For tonight's class we'll take a look at Jesus' teachings on treasure in heaven, choosing between God and money, and why we won't have to worry.
Firm Foundation
January 23, 2022
Following Jesus means pushing past our fears and taking bold steps in our faith. That's not always easy--in fact it rarely is! But we can be confident in our bold steps of faith because Jesus is our firm foundation. He is trustworthy and dependable throughout all the adversity we face.
Love Your Enemies (Wednesday)
January 19, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek
In Matthew 5, Jesus teaches us to turn the other cheek when we're mistreated by evil, immoral people. Then he takes it one step further to say we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. These are two of the hardest teachings Jesus gives us. In this video, Bryan talks through these two challenging passages and encourages us to really start putting them into practice.
Total Transformation
January 16, 2022
Jesus teaches us that the most important commandment in the entire Bible is to love God with everything we have--heart, mind, soul and strength. That means every part of our life, whether private or public, should be available to God. And every time we encounter God in worship, prayer or Bible study, it's an opportunity to be transformed into a better image of Jesus.
Counting the Cost (Wednesday)
January 12, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Luke 14:25–35
Let's take a close look at some of the most challenging teachings Jesus gives us, starting with the idea of "counting the cost" of following Jesus. Jesus teaches us to hate our family, to carry our cross, and to leave everything behind when we follow him. In this video we'll explore what all of this means, practically speaking.
Grace and Truth
January 9, 2022 • Adam England
The Apostle John describes Jesus as full of grace and truth. What does this mean for followers of Jesus? First, Jesus is kind and patient. He extends his love and gives his grace freely. At the same time, Jesus holds us to a high standard and doesn't hold back from showing us exactly what God requires. Jesus perfectly balances both grace and truth, and as disciples of Jesus, we need to take both of those seriously.
Taking Jesus Seriously (1/2/22)
January 2, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek
God's word is designed to create waste change in the life of a believer. Every time we encounter God's word in a Bible Study, sermon, or prayer experience, God wants us to be transformed. In this first message about taking Jesus Seriously, Bryan introduces these themes and challenges us to make 2022 the year of putting Jesus at the center of our lives.
New Sermon Series
December 30, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek
Happy New Year from your Westside family! Here's a short message to introduce our new sermon series and set the tone for 2022.
