Sunwest Fc's Weekly Sermon Podcast

Jonah is a story that has captured the imagination of children and adults alike throughout history. It’s the story of someone who ran from the call of God. It’s the story of a God who cared too much about a city to let that person run away from their call. The fact that Jonah wasn’t perfect didn’t stop God from using Jonah. We are Jonah.

Jonah is a story that has captured the imagination of children and adults alike throughout history. It’s the story of someone who ran from the call of God. It’s the story of a God who cared too much about a city to let that person run away from their call. The fact that Jonah wasn’t perfect didn’t stop God from using Jonah. We are Jonah.

Many of us use prayer as a last resort when life goes sideways or things don’t go according to plan. But Jesus taught a different posture. He taught that prayer is the first option. In fact, Jesus taught that we (that includes you!) could personally hear God’s voice and that this personal connection would be the source of living life in all its fullness. Join us this week as we conclude our Words To Live By series by ironically ending with the thing we should always do first.

When the first followers of Jesus chose to follow him they knew intuitively they were embracing a life of risk. When hardship and challenges came their way they weren't seen to back down, they chose to buckle down. They chose courage over comfort. Many today see Jesus as the key to a comfortable life. Let’s not confuse the peace that Jesus brings with worldly comfort. May we rediscover the call to risk.

There’s probably one thing that everyone in the world can agree on…there are a lot of problems in the world. But most people assume the “real” problem is out there. Consequently our hope for change often is out there somewhere too. But what if we take the Bible seriously and believe the real problem is in the human heart. If that’s true, then real transformation doesn’t start out there, it starts in me and it starts in you.

Have you ever been so excited about something that you weren’t able to keep it to yourself? Why is it that many Jesus followers say that Jesus is the most important thing in their life, yet they are very reluctant to even talk about him? Jesus was all about breaking barriers and encountering people that were far from him. When his followers "got it" they too began to believe they couldn’t keep Jesus and everything he had done to themselves. Are we willing to follow their lead and break barriers so that anyone can join us on the journey of following Jesus?

Sometimes maintenance is good. Staying on top of your dental cleanings, doctor check-ups, and oil changes is important. We do maintenance when we want something to stay the same as long as possible. But God doesn’t want everything to stay the same. God wants us to experience growth and transformation and for others to experience that too! Jesus invites us not to maintain but to multiply.

Jesus had some very strong words for some people. That’s not surprising. The surprising thing is that his strongest words were reserved for the religious community. They lacked an awareness of their own condition while they were quick to judge the condition of others. This prevented them from receiving the gift God had for them, and it prevented others from experiencing it too. Jesus invited everyone to come and experience transformation…everyone except, perfect people.

Words create. In the beginning God spoke creation into existence. Today when we speak we can bring things into existence. We can build up and tear down, and we can create cultures and environments through our words. The words we choose will shape us over time. Join us for this six week series as we look at the values of SunWest… the words that we have chosen to live by.

It’s a wonderful time of the year! The SunWest ministry year begins again. Invite your family and friends for a celebratory Kick-Off service, with a free hot dog bbq lunch and family activities provided after.

In a world of judgment and outrage, Jesus calls us to adopt a different posture—one that enlists us in his kingdom-come mission.

When we feel like the odds are against us, just remember that God is for us and we too can be people of faith. The bottom line is: God has called us, he equips us, and then he sends us out to accomplish his mission in the world. All we need to do is make ourselves available, remain faithful to his call, and to obey!

This week we continue our God and the Underdogs series. If you have ever felt unqualified, unsure, or unseen… you’re in good company! God delights in using people like you to make a difference. Kelvin Block is joining us to bring the message this Sunday. We are excited to hear what God has put on Kelvin’s heart to share with us!

This week we continue our God and the Underdogs series. If you have ever felt unqualified, unsure, or unseen… you’re in good company! God delights in using people like you to make a difference. Brad Huebert is joining us to bring the message this Sunday. We are excited to hear what God has put on Brad’s heart to share with us!

When we feel like the odds are against us, just remember that God is for us and we too can be people of faith. The bottom line is: God has called us, he equips us, and then he sends us out to accomplish his mission in the world. All we need to do is make ourselves available, remain faithful to his call, and to obey!

When we feel like the odds are against us, just remember that God is for us and we too can be people of faith. The bottom line is: God has called us, he equips us, and then he sends us out to accomplish his mission in the world. All we need to do is make ourselves available, remain faithful to his call, and to obey!

Often referred to as magic words, they can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like "please". Nothing mends fences like "sorry". Nothing builds bridges like "thanks". Asking, apologizing, and appreciating can revolutionize relationships. This is not only true of human relationships but of our relationship with God. Join us in this series as we learn how to incorporate these three simple words in prayer and experience a deepened relationship with God.

Often referred to as magic words, they can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like "please". Nothing mends fences like "sorry". Nothing builds bridges like "thanks". Asking, apologizing, and appreciating can revolutionize relationships. This is not only true of human relationships but of our relationship with God. Join us in this series as we learn how to incorporate these three simple words in prayer and experience a deepened relationship with God.

Often referred to as magic words, they can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like "please". Nothing mends fences like "sorry". Nothing builds bridges like "thanks". Asking, apologizing, and appreciating can revolutionize relationships. This is not only true of human relationships but of our relationship with God. Join us in this series as we learn how to incorporate these three simple words in prayer and experience a deepened relationship with God.

Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt like you didn't belong? Have you had the opposite experience where you felt like you belonged? That feeling can change everything. In faith circles we often reflect on the importance of behaviour and belief, but most people need to have a sense of belonging before they alter any behaviour or belief. As we look ahead to our biggest community event of the year, lets take time to explore the importance of hospitality and how one experience of belonging can change the trajectory of someones life.