Westland Free Methodist Church

Over the next few weeks we will be looking at the "Gentile Pentecost" as some have called it. Today we dive in, seeing things through the eyes of Cornelius!

What do a tanner, a female disciple who has died, and a bedridden man all have in common? Well, today Bob helps us to see how Jesus moves in these people, who he moves through, and, ultimately, what a healthy church looks like!

Here we sit in John 20 - the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead!

Palm Sunday. A look at the incredible celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem, while also looking at some of Sauls journey in Acts 9. Through this avenue we begin to ask the question, "How is God wanting me to join in His story?"

Here we find the first part of Saul's story - a man devoted to what he believed to be God's will. This man was so passionate about his devotion that he arrested and, at least, approved of the killings of some people following the way of Jesus. But, then he ran into Jesus, face to face. Listen to hear more about what happened!

All people who believe in Jesus are sent out in this world to share the good news, but it all started with a guy named Philip, and one of his first encounters was with a eunuch. Learn more today while we continue in the book of Acts.

Today we get a glimpse of the good, the bad and the ugly possibilities in the early church.

Today we remember the first person killed out of those following the way of the resurrected Christ in the book of Acts - Stephen.

Erin speaks to us about how Spirit-filled people can have "problems", and yet be unified in Christ - neighboring well for the Kingdom!

Here we grow in boldness and obedience, remembering and/or learning that the Lord gives us the Spirit the more we walk in obedience.

Are we all on in with Jesus? This is the question Acts presents before us in this section. Are we Barnabas or are we the "others" that most don't like to talk about in Acts? Let us ask Jesus to help us be all in today!

Boldness. Is this how we approach God and what we constantly ask for? Or, do we go to Him more as a last resort? Andy helps us prayerfully approach God FIRST, in all things, as we ask Jesus for more of his heart and boldness!

Beginnings of opposition to the apostles, but the power and kingdom of Jesus is still increasing!

What is the "church" and how is the Spirit wanting us to reflect the fullness of the "church" in Acts? Andy dives into questions like these and more as we invite the Spirit to make us more who He wants us to be!

Celebrating the feast of harvest, we look at what we now know as Passover. How does the Spirit of Jesus change how we think of the feast of harvest? How does the same Spirit want to empower us today?

Jesus has just told his disciples to go back to Jerusalem and wait on the Spirit, so what do they do? They go wait and...begin a process to replace Judas?? Why do they do this, and why does Luke want us to know this? These are questions we explore together today.

Here we begin a series in the book of Acts, continuing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Bob is back with us, sharing the Word, as we look at some ordinary shepherds, and how they get to be a part of the biggest moment in history!

The one major person in Jesus birth story, who would have been considered extraordinary by worldly standards, is the only one who misses the beauty of God come to earth - Emmanuel. Who are you in the story today? What is driving you?

Today we look at how a 14 yr old girl and a tradesman change the trajectory of human history.

Do you realize that all of the people in the Christmas story were just everyday ordinary people who found themselves wrapped up in the extraordinary because of our loving God?? This series is looking at some of these people - starting with the parents of John the Baptist.

Today, our Harvest Sunday, we unpack Luke 10 and the Kingdom harvest that is plentiful - but do we actually believe this??

Today way look at how Jesus shifts our hearts and minds to rethink who our neighbors are, and where the harvest may be around us - through the story of the woman at the well.

As we spend time with Jesus today we will be in Acts 8, discovering how God desires to lead us in everyday life as we partner with Him to see His kingdom come.

One of the often missed pieces of discipleship in the modern church is the call for ALL disciples to extend Jesus into the world by the power of the Holy Spirit. Here we begin diving deeper into this revelation and truth that many, unfortunately, miss out on.

Those fully surrendered to Jesus are urged to be a living sacrifice - what does that mean, and how does that impact my daily life??

Here we spend time in Mark 6, seeing what it really means to "grow" as a disciple of Jesus. How does Jesus teach these disciples? Prepare them? Does he wait until they are fully equipped to send them out? All these questions and more we unpack today.

Today we ask the question of ourselves - "While Jesus is with me no matter where I am in my understanding of him, am I really with Jesus?" In other words, am I fully engaged or just a "disciple" in John 6 (hint: Jesus doesn't want you to simply be a disciple in John 6)?

Today we look at two different stories where people approach Jesus with the same question - "What must I do to inherit eternal life?". As we explore these passages, we will gain insight for all of us about what exactly Jesus expects of us when He calls us, who are willing, to connect with Him.

Today we see a few of the disciples, specifically Simon, move from exploring who Jesus was to connecting and committing to began following him.

Today we begin a series helping each person discern where they are in the process of becoming a Spirit-empowered missionary where they live, learn, work, and play. We start this series in John 2, where Jesus invites people to explore a relationship with Him, or in other words "to come and see".

Pastor Andy returns today from his 10 week Sabbatical and shares what the Spirit has stirred up in him over his time away.

Here we conclude our current time with Erin on the podcast as she gives us parting thoughts regarding how we engage in politics while keeping Jesus at the center of our hearts.

Today we hear a powerful story of a God who comes down to us when our enemies surround us. He meets us where we are, no matter who you are.

We further dive into Scripture today with Erin as she continues to equip us with new things to ponder in our hearts regarding how we engage in politics while still following Jesus.

Today we continue with Erin as she gives us new things to ponder in our hearts regarding how we engage in politics while holy following Jesus.

We join Erin as she gives us things to ponder in our hearts regarding how we follow Jesus as this relates to potentially engaging in politics.

Today we get to look at the fire available to all of us - the fire of the Holy Spirit. What does the power of the Spirit have to do with us today? Join Erin as we look at both the story of Pentecost and some of her own story.

Today we observe how Jesus redeems us in an extremely personal way, desiring to empower us to thrive.

Erin shares a word from the Old Testament on Solomon's life, and what this means for us today.

Today we see that God, in His love, gives us a chance to choose which fire we desire - the fire of the Holy Spirit or the unquenchable fire for the chaff.

Today we look at the book of Daniel - particularly when 3 people stand up to be brave, bold, and unwavering in their convictions as they believe in Yahweh.

Today we explore how God desires to be the pillar of fire leading us, even when we have actively turned our backs on Him.

Today we take a deeper look at the God who reveals himself in the burning bush, specifically how He created us.

Today pastor Bob helps us explore who God is, not just our creator but our personal God who sees us.

Today we have a guest missionary speaker sharing what Jesus desires us to hear.

Today we unpack our belief that women can be in ministerial leadership and actually see how this aligns with Scripture.

Today we unpack Joshua's final words to the Israelites, realizing they are deeply pertinent for us today - as we must still set aside all foreign "gods" and "idols"!

Today we get the privilege of seeing God's constant faithfulness to His people.

Today we unpack everything from gentiles being welcomed into Israel all the way to understanding God as He relates to war. However, in all of this we will see that God is for US and the question we must ask ourselves is simple - are we for Him or against Him?