These are the messages from our Sunday worship services. Most of them are presented by our pastor, John W. Crowder.
As we wrap up our series 'Above & Beyond,' we look at the ultimate statement on God's might and ability. God is able to do more than we can even imagine, let alone pray for. So, let's not let our prayer lives reflect a small or limited God but one who is able to do great things! We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In week 7 of our Experiencing God Bible Study, we look at the idea of crisis and wrestling with God. We see how this isn't always a bad thing but is a way of experiencing and growing in our relationship with God. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our Bible Studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
As we continue our series "Above & Beyond" walking through Ephesians 3, we take this week to look at God's abundant love. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's Experiencing God Bible study, we look at prayer and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We're glad that you made it to this Bible Study! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bibles Studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
The second and final week of our Wednesday Night Bible Study "All About Angels." We're glad that you made it to this Bible Study! We are also available on Youtube. For more information about our Bible studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In a short Wednesday Night Bible Study series, we discuss angels. We look at what they are, who they are, and how they function. We're glad that you made it to this Bible Study! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bibles studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our series "Above and Beyond," looking at Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. This week we look at the idea of being rooted and growing in Christ as we have a firm foundation with him. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
Welcome to week five of our Experiencing God Bible Study! This week we talk about God's calling for us, what it looks like, and what it means. We're glad that you made it to this study! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bible studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we begin a new series entitled 'Above and Beyond,' looking at Ephesians 3:14-21. This week we look at the idea of prayer, how to go about it, and how it affects us. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
Week 4 of our Experiencing God Bible Study. We look at how God calls us to certain conversations and overall callings. We're glad that you made it to this Bible Study! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bible Studies, Sermons, or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
Week 3 of Experiencing God, highlighting ways in which we truly can experience God. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more info on our Bible Studies or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at the idea of God not only being there for us in the big moments, but in the small ones and being able to work in small ways. In a fairly obscure story out of 2 Kings, we see God do a great work that in the grand scheme of things is seemingly small. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available one Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's study of Experiencing God, we look at what it means to have a relationship with God and truly begin that experience. We're glad that you made it to this study! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bible studies or church as a who, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we close out our Easter series "Last Words" that detailed Jesus' final statements on the cross. This week, we look at Jesus' power and control of the situation as well as his relationship with God the Father as he "commits his spirit" into God's hands. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this video we start our three month long Bible Study, "Experiencing God." This week we will introduce what it means to Experience God, what the study will entail, and look at how God talks to us by using the story of Moses. We're glad that you made it to this study! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our Bible Studies, worship service, or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our series "Last Words" as we look at Jesus seven last statements from the cross. This week we look at the victorious and commanding statement "It is Finished" and how to best think about and ponder that idea. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at Jesus fifth statement from the cross as we continue our series "Last Words." In this statement Jesus' is making both his humanity and suffering known in his waning moments. We look at the significance of this idea and the importance of Jesus' humanity, why He said this, and why the Gospel of John felt the need to record it. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we continue our series "Last Words." This week we look at the 3rd and 4th statements that Jesus makes from the cross that show his solitary state in the midst of his death. It is important to look at and contemplate this in order to grasp the gravity of the crucifixion in order to grasp the gravity of the resurrection. We cannot have one without the other, as easy or more pleasant as it might be to rush the cross in order to get to the empty tomb. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, you can subscribe to our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue to look at the seven last statements of Jesus as we lead up to Easter. This week we look at Jesus' words to the thief on the cross and the promise of paradise. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this weeks sermon, we start a new series called "Last words" as we look at the seven statements that Jesus makes on the cross. This week, we look at the passage from Luke 23 where Jesus asks God to forgive those who were crucifying him. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we close out our series on our Plumb Lines or guiding principles. As we close, we look at the idea of church health and what constitutes true church health. Health cannot be made synonymous with growth. However, health has several measure, and growth typically comes along with it. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! we are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we continue talking through our plum lines, or guiding principles, by covering the topic of doing church in small groups. We believe that God calls us to do church in small groups that do life and take care of one another, rather than one big group that does corporate worship together. By doing church in small groups, we are more able to adequately follow the "one another" commands throughout the New Testament. If you're a member of FBC West and would like to join a life group, use this link: https://fbcwest.com/life-group-signup/ We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we look at the necessity of being the salt and light of the world. As we go through our plum lines, or guiding principles, we see that we as the local church need to be having a positive community impact. We cannot do this if we aren't truly being the salt and light of the world. Jesus not only commands this in Matthew 5 but informs us that we are in fact the salt and light. As we seek to have a positive impact on our community, we have to remember the necessity of walking with Jesus and being guided by the Holy Spirit in order to truly show God's light to others. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at the idea of excellence as we continue to go through our five plumb lines. With excellence, we practice it as it is imperative to give God our very best in all that we do. God not only commands but deserves our very best. Giving him something half way done or that isn't our best completely negates all that we believe God to be and waters down what Jesus has done for us. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's worship service we recap our annual Disciple Now weekend for our youth ministry. We look at what we did over the weekend, and the message talks about faith, love, and hope. The theme of Mountains covers this idea that faith, love, and hope are the mountains of our Christian faith. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
This week we were blessed to hear from Dr. Nathan Buchanan, the Volunteer Coordinator for Texans on Mission. As we rounded out our month on missions we got to hear from Nathan about the work and call of missions and service. Nathan talks about several types of calls, and perhaps God is calling you to serve specifically with Texans on Mission. Pray about it, and if you feel led then use this link to learn more about serving: https://www.texansonmission.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-ty8BhA_EiwAkyoa3-ldpbqeas65-MgntWMec7hDeFqKbESwNliqFmyEKxP4tx4zWRVFlBoCzqMQAvD_BwE Following this, we quickly introduce our upcoming series: Plum Lines. We discuss what a plum line is and what our are for our church. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube for a video component. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we cover our theme verse: John 15:5. We look at the importance of clinging to Jesus and allowing the vine that is Jesus to give life to us who are the branches. The passage makes clear through the word "abide" that Christianity doesn't mean showing up at a church gathering on Sundays or Wednesdays. Rather, the importance of clinging to God and truly living with him. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
On 1/12/25 in place of a sermon we had a report that was best not to be live streamed. We encourage you to go back and listen to previous sermons that date back to around 2017. So, you have plenty to choose from! You can use the link here: https://fbcwest.com/sermon-series/ We're glad that you made it here! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com.
In this week's sermon we start the new year by discussing the idea of time. We look at how we can best use it in our Christian walk, and the most Biblical way at looking at expending time. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our Youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, our friend and guest preacher Paul Sadler walks us through a difficult text of Luke 14:15-24 and the issue of making excuses when we're invited by God. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on youtube for a video element. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our series "Make Room" and look at the idea of making room for God's plan. We look at the angel talking to Mary and how she made room for and trusted in God's plan. While a bit of a deviation from our planned advent series, what better time to talk about God's plan than at Christmas? We should always be looking to see God's plan in all things and rely on what he is doing. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We're also available on youtube for a video component. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our Advent series and discuss the idea of peace. We look at a couple of phrases out of the Christmas story in Luke 2 that tells us that Jesus is "for all people," and that he "is made known." As we look at the idea of making room, we want to make sure that the focus is not always on ourselves, but that we are going out of our way to care for and show love to others so that they too can see the love and grace of God. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at the idea of making room for Jesus. This comes from Isaiah's prophecy that they would have to physically make room for Jesus when we was born. We look at the idea that we often push Jesus to the side rather than having him on his throne in the middle of our lives. we need Jesus as he is the light that illuminates the darkness. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we close out our Thanksgiving series by looking at the idea of "Kingdom Gratitude" in Hebrews 12:28. In this verse we see both the source and expression of true gratitude. We hope that the passage and powerful stories shared are impactful to you and help you truly give thanks this Thanksgiving as well as help you have a heart and attitude of thankfulness year round. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component visit our youtube channel. For more info on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon in our Thanksgiving series "How to be Thankful," we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18. Within this we talk about the need for always rejoicing and being thankful, the idea that we are able to choose whether or not we are thankful, and that it is God's will for us to always be rejoicing, praying, and being thankful. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we begin a new sermon series on Thanksgiving and thankfulness. This week we look at Psalm 136 and the idea of fostering a heart of gratefulness. We're glad that you made it to this week's video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at Ephesians 6:10 and Paul's command to us to be strong by being strengthened by God. This applies to all aspects of life, as we look at that any other way we try and be strengthened will always fall short. God wants us to thrive. Not in a prosperity sense, but in a way that is actively serving and living for him. And the only way to do that is by living through his strength. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visits fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we look at 1 Samuel 12 and how Samuel tells us how we can go about changing the fallen, sinful world around us. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com.
As we close out our series "A Bigger Story" on the book of Ephesians, we look this week at the importance of our Christian walk. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we take a break from our series "A Bigger Story" as we celebrate our pastor, John Crowder's 30th anniversary with FBC West. We look at Philippians 1:3-7 to see the Apostle Paul's love for the church at Philippi. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at Ephesians 3:16-20 and how we are united to the Lord because of and in his love. Theres lots of things that we can, should, and need to talk about at church, but ultimately, everyone needs to know the simple yet wonderful and profound truth: Jesus loves you. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
As we continue our sermon series "A Bigger Story," we look at the explanation of the Gospel in Ephesians 2:1-10, God's grace, how it unites us to Him, and how it unites us to one another. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we start a new series called "A Bigger Story," looking at God's story of grace and redemption throughout the book of Ephesians. In this week's sermon, we look at how life is a story and how God writes it. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information about our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we look at 1 Peter 5:6-7 and how God commands us to humble ourselves before him both for his glory and for our benefit. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
As we close our Summer series on biblical use of water, we look at the use of rivers and how they always represent God's provision of life and sustainability. This is true whether the river in in the Lucious garden, a desert, or in eternal life. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information about our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
As we begin to wind down our Summer series on water, we look at a fairly obscure Psalm to see how understanding how big God really is leads us to a deeper relationship with him. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, look us up on youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our Summer series talking about water and how it shows up in Scripture. Jeremiah 17:5-8 discusses the difference between simply being alive and flourishing as we are either rooted in God's living water or simply getting it enough to merely stay alive. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we look at Romans 6:1-4 and discuss the idea of being raised to new life while we look at baptism. We are glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon we continue our series on the usage of water in Scripture as we look at Jesus' teaching on kindness and service to one another, as he describes providing someone with the simplicity of a cup of water. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we look at three different stories and three different responses of obedience to God's instruction, all having to do with God's healing power through water. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
In this week's sermon, we continue our series "Come to the Water" as we discuss sin and how it is like using a broken cistern. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com
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