Hope is Here
Back to Church Sunday
Hope for the Doubter
October 10, 2021 • John 20:19–29
Doubting Thomas had a hard time believing the unbelievable news about Jesus' resurrection. There's an important lesson for us to learn about the role doubt plays in our journey by looking at how Jesus and the rest of the disciples responded to Thomas' lingering doubt.
Hope for the Underdogs
October 3, 2021 • Bryan Fojtasek • 1 Samuel 17
David wasn't the right man for the job. That's if you judge him based on what everyone else saw: A young, inexperienced shepherd who wasn't supposed to be at the battleground to begin with. But when David saw Goliath standing up to defy God and the armies of Israel, he knew he had to act. David came from a complicated family with a scandalous past, he didn't have the right experience or training, and no one expected him to come out on top. But because David trusted in God's power, he was victorious. His story shows us that with God, there's hope for the underdogs.
Hope for the Weary
Bryan Fojtasek • Galatians 6:1–2, Matthew 11:28–30, John 10:7–10
Life brings people down, but Jesus gives people hope. Too many of us are constantly feeling tired, exhausted, and weary. We're stuck in the same routines day in and day out that never really bring us the meaning and satisfaction we're hoping for. Jesus has some powerful and inspiring words for those of us who are feeling weary: Come to me, and find rest for your souls.
What is Back to Church Sunday?
What is Back to Church Sunday all about? It's thousands of churches coming together to create space for our friends, family, and community to come hear about the hope of the Gospel. It's a chance to reconnect with our Westside family who have been away, and to welcome new guests who are trying church for the first time, or coming back after a while.
You're Invited!
August 5, 2021
Looking for hope and a place to belong? You’re invited to experience both at Westside Church of Christ! Westside is a community that will share your struggles, encourage you, and help you find hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you are brand new to church, or have been a believer all your life, we invite you to come back to church and experience the blessing of hope and community. We’ll be launching a special sermon series that will help you build relationships and find hope through the Gospel. We can’t wait to see you on September 19th!
Who Do You Need to Invite?
Life can be painful. There's loss, disappointment, and regret. People are looking for hope. That's where you come in. We know that Jesus is the hope of the world, and he's calling the church to take this message of hope into our community. This year for Back to Church Sunday, we need to start asking... who do I need to invite to church?