Westside Baptist Church

Holiness isn't isolation. It's transformation in community. In 1 Thessalonians 4, we're reminded that God's will isn't vague or mysterious: it is our sanctification. Kingdom people are called to abstain from sexual sin, abound in brotherly love, and aspire to quiet, faithful lives that honor Christ. Our bodies belong to God. Our brothers and sisters belong to God. And our best life is found within the King's boundaries. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Community is worth fighting for. Distance, distraction, and the enemy work overtime to keep us isolated, but Jesus calls us into face-to-face faith, resilient relationships, and shared hope. From prayer to perseverance, Kingdom Community is built when we show up, stand firm, and walk together. Discover how God uses people to strengthen faith and bring lasting joy. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

God's Word doesn't just inform us — it transforms us. A Kingdom community joyfully receives the Word, faithfully repeats it, and increasingly reflects it in everyday life. Even in hardship, the gospel takes root, bears fruit, and sounds forth to the world. Jesus calls us to more than hearing; He invites us into living obedience, holy perseverance, and a life worthy of His Kingdom and glory. Come rediscover the joy, power, and stability of building your life on the Word. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

In 1 Thessalonians, we see a church chosen by the Father, called by the Spirit, and covered by the Son. Their faith worked, their love labored, and their hope endured even amid afflictions. This message explores the marks of a Kingdom community: a people changed by the gospel, joyful under pressure, and impactful far beyond their city. May we become the kind of church that doesn't just gather, but radiates a community shaped by faith, love, and hope as we live for the coming King.Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Fear was never meant to rule your life. When money becomes our security, anxiety takes the crown—but Jesus offers a better Kingdom. “Fear not, little flock… seek first the Kingdom.” As we trust the Father, prayer aligns our hearts, generosity releases heaven's resources, and our treasure reshapes our freedom. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

God invites you into a Kingdom that cannot be taken, stolen, or shaken. When you seek first His reign, prayer becomes more than words. It aligns your will, supplies your needs, calms your fears, and bears lasting fruit. Don't store your hope in what fades on earth. Ask. Seek. Knock. Live each day under the rule of a Father who delights in giving you the Kingdom. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Fear makes a terrible king. When money becomes our savior, anxiety takes the throne. Jesus invites us out of striving and scarcity into trust, generosity, and Kingdom-first living. Seek His Kingdom and discover the freedom of a faithful Shepherd.Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

God did not design you to be ruled by fear, scarcity, or control. You were created to trust the King, seek His Kingdom first, and live in security, not anxiety. Don't spend your life hoarding what fades when heaven's treasure never fails. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

In this Christmas message from Heaven and Nature Sing, we explore Revelation 21 and the breathtaking future God has prepared for His people.The Bible reveals a coming day when heaven and earth are made new, when God dwells with His people, when every tear is wiped away, and when death and pain are no more. This episode walks through the promise of heaven, the beauty of the New Jerusalem, and the path that leads us there through Jesus Christ.Christmas reminds us that Christ came — Revelation 21 assures us that He is making everything new.

In this message from our Christmas series Heaven and Nature Sing, we turn to Revelation 19 to see where the story of Christmas ultimately leads—not just to a manger, but to the return of the King.Revelation 19 reveals heaven erupting in worship as salvation, glory, and power are declared to belong to God. The long-awaited wedding feast of the Lamb is announced, where Christ is reunited with His redeemed people, clothed not in their own righteousness, but in His. What began in humility at Bethlehem reaches its fulfillment in victory, justice, and eternal reign.This sermon explores:The celebration in heaven after God's final victoryThe meaning of the marriage supper of the LambJesus revealed as both Lamb and conquering KingWhy Christmas is the beginning of reunion, not the end of the storyThe invitation that still stands before Christ's returnChristmas reminds us that Jesus came—but Revelation 19 assures us that He is coming again.Take your next step at westsidebaptist.org/nextsteps.

Heaven is already thundering with worship, and the Lamb is the only One found worthy. While the world trembles and kingdoms collapse, God is sealing His people and gathering a multitude no one can number. Stand firm. Be washed. Lift your voice with those who cry, ‘Salvation belongs to our God and to the Lamb!' For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Worship Jesus, Our Redeemer, the Only One Worthy of PraiseFor more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Witnessing to the Ends of the Earth concludes our mission-focused series by diving into Acts 13, where the church in Antioch fasts, worships, and sends Paul and Barnabas into the heart of gospel work. This message explores how missions begin with worship, advance through Spirit-led obedience, and still call every believer today to say, “Lord, send me.”In this sermon, we look at:Acts 13:1–12 — Paul, Barnabas, Elymas, and the conversion of Sergius PaulusPsalm 67 — God's heart for the nationsRevelation 5:9 — Christ purchasing people from every tribe, language, and nationMatthew 24:14 — The gospel proclaimed to the whole worldWhy global missions flow from a right view of God and a right view of humanityHow God still uses ordinary people with willing hearts to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth

The Spirit who filled the early church is the same Spirit who sends you today. Don't cling to comfort when you were called to carry the Gospel beyond your borders. Let Him disrupt, empower, and transform you so the world can see Christ through you. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

The Spirit of God empowers you — not for comfort, but for calling. Like Peter and John, you've been filled to witness, not to hide. Let your life be seen, be felt, be heard, be joined, and be strong—a living testimony of Jesus' power For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today! Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church:  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville  ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville  ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org  

You weren't made to walk alone. You were made to walk in the truth, together. Like Gaius and Demetrius, let your life testify to the truth that sets us free. Don't chase empty praise, stand firm as a fellow worker for the Truth that never fades. Together for the Truth.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Christians are a sent people. When you look at what motivated the prophet Isaiah, you see 4 key motivations.1. He was moved by the weight of God's glory.2. He was moved by the experience of God's grace.3. He was moved by the needs of God's people.4. He was moved by the promise of God's son. Will you move and ride the wave that God has placed in your life? If you're ready to take the next step on your journey, visit westsidebaptist.org. 

God shaped Thomas with loyalty, thoughtfulness, and strength; not to doubt, but to depend. Even in his questions, Jesus met him with mercy and called him deeper into faith. Like Thomas, you were designed for service, met in your struggle, and sent with purpose. Don't let fear or perfectionism hold you back. Surrender your design, confess your doubts, believe His Word, and live every day on mission for the King who still says, “Peace be with you.”For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

God has crafted you by His Spirit, just like David: bold, steady, and shaped for His glory. Submit your strength, heart, mind, and soul to the King who lasts forever. Don't waste your gifts fighting for a fleeting crown when you were made to serve the eternal Kingdom.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

When life is hard, stay honorable. Like Naomi and Ruth, choose honesty, helpfulness, and hope even when the story feels broken. God will honor your faithfulness for His greater honor because your obedience today can ripple into a legacy that outlives you.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Proximity to Jesus is not salvation. Judas proves that unchecked sin will dominate and destroy. Let His presence transform you instead.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

God set you apart before you were even born, just like Jeremiah. You are chosen, equipped, and called to speak truth in a world that chases false strength and fading wealth. Do not shrink back, do not be afraid. The Lord has made you strong like a fortified city. Shine like a light in a dark generation and boast only in this: that you know Him. His covenant is written on your heart, and His kingdom will never pass away.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Like Martha, we often get distracted by serving, striving, and controlling. But Jesus calls us to sit at His feet, trust His purpose, and believe in His power. Don't settle for anxiety and accomplishment—choose the better portion that will never be taken away.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

God has designed you with a unique bent, just like Andrew. He was not the loudest voice in the room, but he was a bridge builder, a supporter, and a problem solver who brought people straight to Jesus. You do not have to be someone else; you just need to bring Jesus who you are, who you know, and what you have. Every gift, every personality, every role in the body of Christ matters. Do not underestimate your part because you might be the missing link God wants to use to reach someone forever.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

God has crafted you with unique powers for His ultimate purpose, just like Esther. Use your power and influence for a King and a Kingdom that lasts forever, instead of a little king and kingdom that will be gone when you die. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

God delights in using broken, restored people for His glory.​ For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Knowing Jesus fully gives us the joy of victory, assurance, and abiding in Him!  For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Test the spirits you are listening to by examining what they believe and say about God's word and God's Son, and examine your response to the truth.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

With no promise of tomorrow, today is the day to get right with God. Apply the word of God to our lives and finish strong! For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to tell us where you are watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

Becoming more like Jesus isn't instant. Sanctification is God transforming us, and we get to grow with Him throughout the process.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today! Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/give FOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

What are some ways in your life that you can recognize that you are part of the family of God? You will see His resemblance in the way you live, the way you love, and the way you abide in Him. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

2,000 years ago, John said he was in the "final hour". Even more so now, we must properly prepare for the second coming of Christ. We have to continue to stay awake, alert, assured, and active.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Spiritual drift can occur when followers of Christ are left unchecked. How do we detect and defeat spiritual drift? We look to what the apostle John writes in 1 John. We discover 3 essential characteristics: Lifestyle, Love, and Loyalty.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

To know God is to walk in His light—free, forgiven, and fully alive. 1 John 1 calls us to be a beacon of that light, making Him known through how we live and love.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

True healing happens when we acknowledge the hurt we've caused a friend or loved one, sincerely apologize, and actively rebuild trust through consistent, loving actions.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

We are called to be bold peacemakers in our own lives, choosing love, mercy, and reconciliation over pride and division, just as Paul does for Philemon and Onesimus. Imagine the freedom and joy we can bring to others, and to ourselves, when we step into the role of bridge-builders, just as Paul did.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville ► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org 

We are all, at some point, the offended, the offender, or the official. How do we respond in forgiveness when we find ourselves as the offended? For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Let's talk to God about people. Then let's talk to people about God.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church:► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Our Sunday worship should produce Monday-Friday saints. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

The Christian home is distinctive. Jesus brings new life not only to the soul, but to the home. Colossians 3 shows us how Christ reshapes the heart of family life—fostering love in marriage, obedience in children, and grace in parenting.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Christ transforms marriages from the inside out. When Jesus is at the center, everything changes: our aims, our actions, our affections, and our atmosphere. From forgiveness to kindness, purity to peace, Colossians 3 shows us how to live out new life together.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Christ is All... in all. True transformation happens when Christ is at the center of everything we do. We kick off, Risen, seeing how Christ brings new life in the church. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media, and don't forget to comment below to let us know where you're watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

What is the next step after following Jesus? As Jesus brings new life when you accept him, we must walk obediently into a risen life. We will learn how to live a life seeking our greatest potential in Christ. For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media and don't forget to comment below to tell us from where you are watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

In Christ, we are full, forgiven, and free. The work of the gospel must be in and through the love of Christ. 

In Week 2 of "Alive," our sermon series through the Book of Colossians, we dive deep into Colossians 1:15–23, exploring the unmatched supremacy of Jesus Christ. Discover how Christ is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and the head of the Church.We'll contrast biblical truth with Gnostic philosophies, pluralism, deism, and materialistic evolution, and highlight the full assurance we can have in:Who Christ Is – in relation to the Father, creation, and the ChurchWhat Christ Has Done – through the cross, reconciling all thingsWho We Are in Him – rooted, steadfast, and hopeful in the gospelIf you're seeking to grow in your faith, stand firm in the truth, and treasure Christ above all, this message is for you.For more sermons and worship music each week, be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can stay in the know. Feel free to share on social media and don't forget to comment below to tell us from where you are watching today!Invest in the mission and vision of Westside: https://westsidebaptist.org/giveFOLLOW Westside Baptist Church: ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/westsidegainesville► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/westsidegainesville► Website | https://www.westsidebaptist.org

Each day is a new chance to live a joyful Christian life. Colossians 1 details how we may live a joyful Christian life that honors Christ and allows our church and ourselves to flourish. In our walk with Christ, we must be simultaneously cautious and confident. Cautious that we don't change or diminish the doctrine of the Lord. While also being confident in your faith and what the Lord has called you to. Are you cautious in your walk with Christ? Avoiding the lies of the world toward our savior. Are you confident in your walk with Christ? Knowing that whatever obstacle you may face, as long as you face it with faith in the Lord's power and grace. 

God's word fuels our spiritual growth in the same way food and water fuel our physical bodies. Psalm 119 describes God's word as a lamp at our feet that lights our path and gives us more understanding of how to live our lives. Without God's word, we wander through our days as if we are walking in the dark. Through God's word and the community we are blessed with, we can avoid the spiritual stagnation that comes with isolation. Are you allowing God to transform your life through scripture? Who can you be in community with to reap the benefits of the daily bread of scripture? 

Giving to others isn't just a good deed; it's a way to emulate the life of our savior and grow in our faith. Luke 12 teaches us the importance of being Generous Givers, and it takes more than physical wealth to do it. It can be easy to become anxious or jealous of our physical and financial state compared to others. However, anxiety and jealousy result from not focusing on what matters most: the kingdom of heaven. Do you know what really counts? Are you trusting in the provision of God? The Lord calls us to be fearlessly generous because He's faithfully generous. 

"Iron sharpens iron" is a phrase rooted in scripture. It is something we must do to become more like Christ. Luke 24 explores our need to be sharpened as Christians and what it means to be an Iron Sharpener. We aren't called to live life alone, and we aren't cut out to be alone as Christians. We need people in our lives to sharpen us and push us closer to Christ. As others pour into us, we also have the chance to be Iron Sharpeners to others. Don't allow yourself to lose your edge as a Christian. We are useless to Christ if we walk around like a dull knife. 

Servant Leadership isn't the easiest form of leadership, but it is the best way to bring others and ourselves closer to Christ. Luke 22 shows us that servant leaders live to serve and lead others to serve. Servant Leadership will involve struggles and suffering. Not everyone you encounter will share your vision of bringing others to Christ. But if you keep your eyes on the bigger picture of the kingdom of heaven, you can be the servant leader Christ has made us all to be. Who in your community can you live to serve for? Who are you pouring into and pushing towards serving others?