Life on the West Side

Nathan Guy
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

  1. Valuing The Vulnerable

    16h ago

    Valuing The Vulnerable

    Christians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by valuing the vulnerable, which means Christians value life from womb to tomb. Join us as we consider the first of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable. The sermon today is titled "Valuing The Vulnerable." This sermon is the first installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the ninth in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 28, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael Gorman, "Ahead to our Past: Abortion and Christian Texts," in On Moral Medicine.Tim Keller, "5 Features That Made The Early Church Unique," Gospel Coalition.Richard Hays, The Moral Vision of the New Testament.Larry Hurtado, "Why On Earth Did Anyone Become A Christian In The First Three Centuries?" Marquette Lecture in Theology, 2016.Brad East, "Why Christians Oppose Euthanasia," Christianity Today.Stanley Hauerwas, "Try Some Courage," The Table Podcast.Louise Perry, "We Are Repaganizing," First Things. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    42 min
  2. Called To One Hope

    6d ago

    Called To One Hope

    He will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Join us as we consider the sixth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Called To One Hope." This sermon is the eighth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 21, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Hopeful Renewal, INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    32 min
  3. Indwelled By One Spirit

    Jun 16

    Indwelled By One Spirit

    We believe in one Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. Join us as we consider the sixth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Indwelled By One Spirit." This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Romans 8:9-11 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 14, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Faithful Presence, INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    37 min
  4. Sharing In One Baptism

    Jun 8

    Sharing In One Baptism

    The church universal affirms one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Join us as we consider the fifth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Sharing In One Baptism." This sermon is the sixth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 3:21 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 7, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response,  INSTILL: Core Texts and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    33 min
  5. Belonging To One Body

    Jun 3

    Belonging To One Body

    What do Christians mean when they affirm one, holy, universal, apostolic church, and the communion of saints? Join us as we consider the fourth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Belonging to One Body." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 31, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under  INSTILL: Core Texts, DISCOVER: A New Community, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Sam Wells, "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." Sermon in Duke Divinity Chapel, May 23, 2010.Tupperware Illustration: David Platt, "What Makes the Body of Christ Beautiful." Sermon. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    37 min
  6. Rooted In One Faith

    May 27

    Rooted In One Faith

    We share one faith. What is that one faith? How do we articulate the gospel? Join us as we consider the third of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Rooted In One Faith." This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians  (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Memorial Day and Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Gracious Gospel, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Andrew Davison, "He Ascended Into Heaven," In The God We Proclaim: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed, ed. John Hughes & Andrew Davison (Wipf & Stock, 2017). I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    32 min
  7. Following One Lord

    May 19

    Following One Lord

    "I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son, our Lord." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the second of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Following One Lord." This sermon is the third installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Philippians 2:5-11 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Mother's Day, May 17, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.Janet Soskice, "And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord," In The God We Proclaim: Sermons on the Apostles' Creed, ed. John Hughes & Andrew Davison (Wipf & Stock, 2017).On Philippians 2 as an early Christian hymn, see Ralph P. Martin, Carmen Christi, or any of his three commentaries on Philippians. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    35 min
  8. Loving One God

    May 14

    Loving One God

    "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth." What does this mean? Join us as we consider the first of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith. The sermon today is titled "Loving One God." This sermon is the second installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from Mark 12:28-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Good God, INSTILL: Core Texts, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript. Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced): Gavin Ortlund, Finding The Right Hills To Die On.Chad Ragsdale, Christian Convictions.Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed. I'd love to connect with you! Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

    33 min
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Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

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  • Creator
    Nathan Guy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    333
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life on the West Side
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    Life on the West Side

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