Archive for June, 2010

A Psalm of Hannah

Posted by Westside Church | Filed under Services, Uncategorized

Rev. Adam Young, assistant pastor at Church of the Redeemer, brought us this moving message from 1 Samuel 1-2. Hannah was a woman whose dreams were deferred, yet she modeled a faith that didn’t give up, pouring out her unedited prayers to God.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 27, 2010

Abigail

Posted by Walter | Filed under Services

This sermon completes our brief summer series on Women in the Bible with the story of a remarkable woman named Abigail from 1 Samuel 25. Abigail demonstrates how Christians should use the power God has given them for the good of others and the glory of God — which is only possible when the life [...]

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 27, 2010

Congregational Meeting

Posted by Westside Church | Filed under Events

The congregation of Atlanta Westside met after church on Sunday, June 6 to review the results of the congregational survey and provide verbal feedback for the elders as they seek God’s guidance for the future of the church. Elder Jeff Heck’s PowerPoint presentation of the survey results can be downloaded here. Elder Jim Irwin also [...]

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 7, 2010

Leah

Posted by Westside Church | Filed under Services

Carson Pittman brought us this message from the book of Genesis, focusing on the painful but redemptive story of Leah. Carson has just joined our staff, and we expect to call him as an associate pastor when he is ordained in January.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 7, 2010

Hidden Smile

Posted by Walter | Filed under Services

In this sermon from the book of Ruth, Rev. Linc Ashby begins a series on Favorite Women in the Bible. Naomi’s story illustrates the problem of suffering, while revealing the hidden smile of God behind her initially painful circumstances.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 2, 2010