26 West Church: Audio Podcast

The people of God have left Egypt, but the mindset of Egypt is still inside of them.  As with Moses, lasting change begins with the renewal of the mind.  Taught by Jose Zayas

God provides water and food in the desert for 40 years, yet the people continually grumble and complain.  How do we know who we're really trusting to provide?   Taught by Jose Zayas  

The God who rescues could be a summary statement for the whole Bible, but what else do we learn about God through his nature to rescue? And what can we learn about human nature?   Taught by Ryan Doucet

What is the Passover?  And how do we celebrate it in light of Jesus?     Taught by Andrew Rothrock

What is the purpose of the “signs or plagues” and how do they fit in God's plan to save His people?   Taught by Jose Zayas  

God listens and responds.  He hears the cry of His people in suffering.  And He hears Moses' questions, as Moses honestly struggles with the mission God is sending him on.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

What do we learn about God in the birth, early years, and escape into the desert by Moses?    Taught by Jose Zayas  

God calls Abraham and his family into a covenant relationship.  What does it mean to live in covenant with God?   Taught by Jose Zayas

Exodus 1v1-7 Learn why this ancient book is so helpful in encountering God and understanding His rescue plan. Taught by Jose Zayas

Since Jesus is alive, new life is possible for anyone and everyone who puts their trust in Him.  Taught by Jose Zayas

John 4v19-26 Today, we often use “worship" and “music” synonymously. Yet, in a defining moment, Jesus gives us a definition of worship worth revisiting.   Taught by Ryan Doucet

What is fasting? And how does it help us connect with God?   Taught by Jose Zayas 

Mark 10:17-23   Generosity reveals our heart attitude toward Jesus and his way of storing up treasures in heaven.   Taught by Steve Marshman

Matthew 26v36-46   Prayer is an invitation to relationship. What can we learn from Jesus' prayer life?   Taught by Jose Zayas

Relationships matter.  Church is about relationship with Jesus, one another, and a life of genuine love.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

With one final exhortation, Paul gives both the Corinthians and the Church today a powerful final charge for our lives of faith and following Jesus. Taught by Ryan Doucet

As Paul winds down his letter and wraps up some loose ends, a brief comment about a collection on the first day of every week alludes to three significant elements of the Christian Faith: unity, gathering, and giving. Taught by Ryan Doucet

Scripture teaches us what awaits:  heaven (for those who die before Jesus returns), followed by resurrected bodies, new heavens, and new earth for all who follow Jesus.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

Jesus died and rose again.  This is the heart of the Good News.  But how does the resurrection impact life today as we follow Jesus?   Taught by Jose Zayas

In an effort to correct the false thinking of the Corinthians, Paul reminds them of the Gospel by which they were saved. What is the Gospel and how does it have an ongoing effect in our lives?   Taught by Ryan Doucet

Men and women are equally given the Holy Spirit and can be used by God to build people up.  But what about teaching in the church?  What can we learn from the instructions given in 1 Timothy 2-3?

Men and women are equally empowered by the Holy Spirit to encourage and build up the church.  So, what does Paul mean by “women should be silent?” And how do we understand and apply challenging passages of Scripture today?   Taught by Jose Zayas

Tongues and prophecy can seem so confusing.  What is prophecy?  And why does it matter?   Taught by Jose Zayas

Prayer is our invitation to relationship.  The Bible guides us into how we ought to pray in private and when we are together.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

How do we receive from God?  Words.  Words shape our world.  Look at seven things we know about God and words.   Taught by Jose Zayas

1 Thessalonians 5v16-24   There are five practical things we can do to foster growth in following Jesus.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Christmas Eve 2024 John 3v16 Taught by Jose Zayas

Matt 2: 13-23 Jesus is the light of the world.  While He doesn't always take us out of the situation, Jesus can bring light…real love, joy, peace and more into our experience that gives hope that we are not alone.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 2v1-12   The Magi recognize God lighting up the sky and put forth great effort to come and worship the newborn King, trusting God's direction throughout their experience.   Taught By Ryan Doucet

Matthew 1v17-25   The Advent of Jesus means that God still speaks to His people.   Taught By Jose Zayas

Matthew 1v1-17   Why does Matthew begin the birth of Jesus with a genealogy?    Taught by Jose Zayas

Faith, hope, and love.  Why is love the greatest?   Taught by Jose Zayas

More than a feeling, love is an active commitment to the good of others.   Taught by Jose Zayas

The Holy Spirit manifests His presence in a variety of ways.  Which means we need to honor and appreciate the many ways God builds us up through others.   The many gifts are all part of One body.  We all belong to Jesus together.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

As Paul turns his attention toward Spiritual Gifts, a key focus for the next few chapters, he guides the Corinthians (and us) to examine our hearts. What will be the motivation of seeing the Holy Spirit work in and through us? How will that shape our understanding of the Gifts of the Spirit?   Taught by Ryan Doucet

Communion is one of the most ancient and central symbols of the church. But what does it really mean? The Corinthians were getting drunk off the communion wine and turning the Lord's Supper into a party. Are we making the opposite mistake today?    Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul gets into the relationship between men and women in the church and the home. It was an edgy, divisive issue in Paul's day, and it still is today. What does the Bible teach about gender roles? How does that shape life in the church today?   Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul returns to the idea of meat sacrificed to idols in the temples and clarifies the idols represent real “gods” or demons. He warns the Corinthians not to get involved in the dark parts of Corinth's culture. And where they are unsure, they are to always live for the good of others and the glory of God. That is a great rule to live by today in the “gray” areas of morality. What is good for others? What glorifies God? If you ask those questions, the right questions, you will join in Paul's mission to live the way of Jesus in an upside down city.    Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul unpacks the purpose of the Old Testament stories in the life of followers of Jesus. The stories serve as examples to help us avoid sin. But when sin comes after us, God is faithful, and always shows us the way out of temptation.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 14v22-34   Guest teacher: Pastor Peter Kasirivu  

Acts 15v36-16v15   God often brings new people into our lives for the new thing He wants to do.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Mark 6v30-44   How did Jesus prepare His disciples to take new ground after his death and resurrection?   Taught by Jose Zayas

John 21v1-17   Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn't start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Luke 19v11-27 This final parable of Jesus is meant to prepare us, challenge us, and reorient us to the truth that we often overlook—the King is coming, will we be found faithful? Taught by Stephen Collins

John 21v1-17   Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn't start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Luke 18v9-14 What is the primary prerequisite for admission to the kingdom of God? Is it being smart enough, moral enough, religious enough—or is it something else? Taught by Stephen Collins

Luke 18v1-8   God longs to lovingly lead and guide our lives. Prayer is one of the ways we stay close to God and resist the temptation to give up.  Taught by Jose Zayas  

Luke 16v19-31   What are we doing with God's time and money?  While we can't do everything for everyone, we must do something for someone.   Taught by Jose Zayas  

Luke 16v1-13   You cannot serve both God and Money. But you can serve God and learn to use money well.    Taught by Jose Zayas

Luke 15v1-10 Jesus shows us the heart of the pursuing God—the question is do we want to be found, do we realize how valuable we are to our God, and will we join His celebration and mission? Taught by Stephen Collins 

Luke 14v1-24 Jesus uses a dinner invitation as an opportunity to teach about humility and the way we view others. The Kingdom of God is like a great banquet that all are invited to. Will we be there? And who are we bringing with us? Taught by Ryan Doucet