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West Hills Community Church no West Hills Community Church messages mail@westhillsstl.org ℗ & © 2009 West Hills Community Church 720 In this message, Pastor Gary does some personal reflecting on the past year for him as teaching pastor at West Hills, along with some of the things that God has shown him about the Lord’s faithfulness with his people. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/facebook-09 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/factbook-09.mp3 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:59:37 CST Gary Brooks In this message, Pastor Gary does some personal reflecting on the past year for him as teaching pastor at West Hills, along with some of the things that God has shown him about the Lord’s faithfulness with his people. god,god's_love,trials,life,life's_trials,personal_reflection,our_culture 38:02 Wake UP! So much in our culture wants to lull the church into it's slumber, be it a dream or a nightmare it can keep us from remembering & living in the faith, hope & love that's desperately needed in our time. What are we waking up to, or from, and how does that affect how we now live? http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/understanding-the-present-time http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/understanding-the-present-time.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:07:11 CST Kory Terick Wake UP! So much in our culture wants to lull the church into it's slumber, be it a dream or a nightmare it can keep us from remembering & living in the faith, hope & love that's desperately needed in our time. What are we waking up to, or ... faith,hope,living,present_time,living_in_christ 52:18 If you were given the assignment to write a ten-page term paper in which you were asked to describe God for someone wanting to know him, how would you go about it? What would you write? The incarnation, the idea of God taking on flesh and bone and becoming a man in the person of Jesus – tells us a whole lot about God. In this message we will continue to ask the question as to why Christmas happened. We will look at two more reasons for the birth and life of Christ that will give us something to think about when we're sitting in front of the tree with a glass of eggnog and a fire crackling in the fireplace. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/why-christmas-happened-2-god-in-the-tent http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/why-christmas-happened-part-2-god-in-the-tent.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:16:44 CST Gary Brooks Why Christmas Happened the_meaning_of_christmas,christmas,jesus_christ,christ,christ_birth 40:29 Christmas trees, lights, presents, songs, holiday food, and decorations. What’s behind this thing called Christmas? The message will begin to explore what the Bible teaches about the eternal significance of Christ’s birth. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/why-christmas-happened-1 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/why-christmas-happened-part-1.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:15:06 CST Gary Brooks Why Christmas Happened the_meaning_of_christmas,christmas,jesus_christ,christ,christ_birth 36:49 Once we become God’s children, how do we grow in maturity? What means has God given us for spiritual growth? Are we on our own, or is God still involved in the process? http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/triumph-through-trial http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/triumph-through-trial.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:41:02 CST Jermaine Holt Once we become God’s children, how do we grow in maturity? What means has God given us for spiritual growth? Are we on our own, or is God still involved in the process? god,god's_love,trial,tragedy,life's_trials,joseph,joseph's_life 46:06 How is it possible for me to stand before a holy God? What does it mean to be justified? How were people made right with God before Christ? Is it appropriate for me to actually consider myself a child of God? We will see what the Bible says about the completed work of Christ and how it impacts our lives. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-wonder-of-salvation-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/the-wonder-of-salvation-part-3.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:48:37 CST Gary Brooks The God Series 41:51 What does it mean to be born again? Which comes first – faith or new birth? Is regeneration completely a work of God, or can I take some credit for it? We will consider the wonderful mystery of God imparting spiritual life to those who are dead in their transgressions and sins. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-wonder-of-salvation-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/the-wonder-of-salvation-part-2.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:41:51 CST Gary Brooks The God Series election,salvation,god,ministry,chosen_people,predetermination 36:22 Has God chosen who will be saved? If so, is it fair for those who aren’t chosen? Doesn’t this make salvation into a fatalistic, mechanistic process where we are robots or puppets? In this message we will see what the Bible has to say about this all-important part of God’s salvation plan. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-wonder-of-salvation-1 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/the-wonder-of-salvation-part-1.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:14:24 CST Gary Brooks The God Series predetermination,chosen_people,ministry,god,salvation,election 40:58 In this message we will look at the third member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. What has been the Holy Spirit’s role throughout history? What is his role today – in the world, in the church, in my life? What about the gifts of the Spirit? We will seek to better understand the crucial role that the third person in the Trinity has in God’s plan of redemption. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity-3-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity-part-3.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:46:08 CST Gary Brooks The God Series inspiration,bible,god_series,trinity,holy_spirit 33:58 In this message we will look at the third member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. What has been the Holy Spirit’s role throughout history? What is his role today – in the world, in the church, in my life? What about the gifts of the Spirit? We will seek to better understand the crucial role that the third person in the Trinity has in God’s plan of redemption. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity-2-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/holy-spirit-the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity-part-2.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:46:18 CST Jermaine Holt The God Series inspiration,bible,god_series,trinity,holy_spirit 40:22 The God Series is continued today with a discussion of the Holy Sprit. We seem to know the most about God, the Father, and Jesus. But, how much do you know about the Holy Spirit? Today, we discuss the roles of Holy Spirit, how vital He is, and why He should receive more recognition than we usually give Him. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity-1-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/the-least-known-member-of-the-trinity.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:46:30 CST Gary Brooks The God Series holy_spirit,trinity,god_series 37:27 What does it mean when the Bible says that Jesus Christ was prophet, priest and king? What do each of these roles signify about his identity, what he accomplished on our behalf and what he continues to do for us even today? http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/prophet-priest-king http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/prophet-priest-king.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:49:34 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series prophet,priest,king,jesus 33:32 What does it mean when the Bible says that Jesus Christ was prophet, priest and king? What do each of these roles signify about his identity, what he accomplished on our behalf and what he continues to do for us even today? http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/jesus-the-god-man-2-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/jesus-the-god-man-2-of-2.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:53:55 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series 45:46 Was it really necessary for the Son of God to die? What purpose did his death serve? As portrayed by Christopher Hitchens, did God have to “torture and murder” his Son, and if so, how can such a cruel thing be perceived as an act of love? How can one man claim to die for the sins of the whole world? We will consider the implications of Christ’s atonement for us and how it should affect our daily lives. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/why-did-he-have-to-die http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/why-did-he-have-to-die.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:08:31 CDT Cordell Schulten Was it really necessary for the Son of God to die? What purpose did his death serve? As portrayed by Christopher Hitchens, did God have to “torture and murder” his Son, and if so, how can such a cruel thing be perceived as an act of love? How can ... 27:14 Text: John 8:58 How can Jesus be fully God and fully man at the same time? If he was fully God, then could he really experience temptation the way we do? In this message we will look at the utterly unique nature of Jesus Christ and why the wonder of the incarnation is so crucial to our having a relationship with God. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/jesus-the-god-man-1-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/jesus-the-god-man-part-1.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:44:07 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series jesus,god,man 37:17 Why are we so unmoved? Affections so easily distracted away from Jesus? That was the question in week one of this series. Scripture gives us the answer over and over again. Two of the hardest words to swallow; pride and idolatry. In week two we looked at this truth in greater depth and the hard reality of their effects. This week, scripture will teach us on the things we need to be in constant pursuit of in order to fully embrace what it means to be a people that are moved, stirred and shaken by the things God. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/moved-stirred-and-shaken-3-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/one-question-moved-stirred-and-shaken-3-of-3.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:44 CDT Jud Brooks/Jermaine Holt Moved, Stirred, & Shaken unmoved,moved,stirred,shaken,changed_by_god,lack_of_fervor_for_god 48:06 Pride and Idolatry. Two words that generally speaking, we choose to avoid in common conversation. Why is this? Scripture has a lot to say about how we should not only approach these issues, but also what they are capable of doing when left unattended. This weeks teaching takes a deeper look into these painful words, how Jesus views them and how we, as a broken people, should wrestle with these two detrimental realities. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/moved-stirred-and-shaken-2-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/one-question-moved-stirred-and-shaken-2-of-3.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:40:59 CDT Jud Brooks/Jermaine Holt Moved, Stirred, & Shaken pride,idols,idolatry,moved,stirred,shaken,& 49:19 Does your soul thirst for God? We were created with a deep internal yearning for a love and hope filled relationship with Him. In scripture, we read account after account of people who are shaken, changed and transformed by the romance they have with God. The question is, why aren’t we? http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/moved-stirred-and-shaken-1-of-3 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/one-question-moved-stirred-and-shaken-1-of-3.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:41:18 CDT Jud Brooks/Jermaine Holt Moved, Stirred, & Shaken relationship,relational,romance_with_god,desire_for_god 49:12 What does the Bible reveal about the origin of human life? Where does the Bible say that we are the image of God? What are some common errors regarding the image of God? Did sin damage or destroy the image of God in man? If so, how can it be restored? What does a life that images God look like? We will study just what it means to to be created in God’s image. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/who-am-i http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/who-am-i.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:39:36 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series adam,image_of_god,origin_of_humanity,doctrine_of_man 37:51 God Controls - Providence & Sovereignty Is God completely in control of all things? And if he is, how can our actions have real meaning, and how can we really be blamed for anything? Providence means that God is continually involved with everything he created, maintaining creation and at the same time fulfilling his purposes. We will consider how this truth should affect our lives on a daily basis. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/god-makes-2-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/god-makes-2-of-2.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:07:28 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series god_makes,sovereignty,control,universe,origin_of_creation,creation 40:03 God Makes - Creation How did God create the world? Did he create every different kind of plant and animal directly, or did he use some kind of evolutionary process? And how quickly did God bring about creation? Was it all done in six 24-hour days, or did it take much, much longer? We’ll find out what the Bible says, and what it doesn’t say about this hot topic. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/god-makes-1-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/god-makes-1-of-2.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:08:01 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series creation,creationism,god_makes,god_series,evolution 51:23 Today is a continuation of last week’s message. In this message, Gary asks, “How can God be three persons, yet one God?” The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. We will gain some valuable insight into what God is like in himself and how the three persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit are unique yet at the same time one. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/god-three-in-one-2-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/god-three-in-one-2-of-2.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:33:53 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series trinity,three_in_one,father,son,holy_spirit,god_series 50:07 Today in the third message of the God Series, Gary talks about the most vital and important aspect of who God is: the doctrine of the trinity. The biblical teaching that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who are each fully and equally God. http://www.westhillsstl.org/sermon/god-three-in-one-1-of-2 http://www.westhillsstl.org/mediafiles/god-three-in-one.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:29:56 CDT Gary Brooks The God Series trinity,father,son,holy_spirit,three_in_one,god_series 47:03