West Church Peabody

West Church Peabody
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Welcome to the teaching ministry of West Church in Peabody, Massachusetts—a Christ-centered community where hope is found, truth is taught, and lives are transformed. Each episode features biblical teaching from our Sunday worship gatherings, designed to help you grow deeper in your walk with Jesus. Whether you're exploring faith, seeking encouragement, or looking to be challenged in your spiritual journey, we invite you to listen in and be part of what God is doing through His Word at West Church. Learn more at westchurchpeabody.org

  1. Wisdom About Wealth

    4d ago

    Wisdom About Wealth

    Have you ever daydreamed about what your life would be like if you had more money? I'm sure we all have. Lack of finances seem to make things really hard sometimes. At the same time, chasing after money and possessions can be a trap as well. This week in our series "Practical Living for Jesus Followers," James warns us about the deception of riches. Always wanting more is like the air we breath. It is not necessarily healthy. It can actually threaten our faith. But James shows us how our faith in Jesus helps us to avoid being deceived by the lure of always wanting more. It is amazing that a "primitive" book like the Bible, that is more than 2000 years old, has such helpful wisdom for us in 2026. Let's get wise about wealth together this Sunday.

  2. God’s Help in Hardship

    Jun 21

    God’s Help in Hardship

    This Sunday we begin an all-new series called Practical Living for Jesus Followers. We will be going verse by verse through the letter from James. The first area of practical living he speaks to is "How do we handle hardships in life?" It's not like we don't have enough. He tells us some amazing things about God. God wants to help us, and he will always help us. God wants to give us what we need, in particular, a new perspective and a new insight. If you're struggling with something in your life this week, you will want to learn this. James is even so bold to suggest that we can experience joy no matter what.

  3. From Shame to True Worship

    Jun 14

    From Shame to True Worship

    Have you ever daydreamed about what your life would be like if you had more money? I'm sure we all have. Lack of finances seem to make things really hard sometimes. At the same time, chasing after money and possessions can be a trap as well. This week in our series "Practical Living for Jesus Followers," James warns us about the deception of riches. Always wanting more is like the air we breath. It is not necessarily healthy. It can actually threaten our faith. But James shows us how our faith in Jesus helps us to avoid being deceived by the lure of always wanting more. It is amazing that a "primitive" book like the Bible, that is more than 2000 years old, has such helpful wisdom for us in 2026. Let's get wise about wealth together this Sunday.

  4. The Devil and Our Shame

    Jun 7

    The Devil and Our Shame

    We're approaching the end of our series, "Rising from Shame." We will be looking at the story of Mary Magdalene who was set free from seven demons by the Lord Jesus. Shame is clearly one of the weapons that Satan would use to hinder us and keep us down. Sometimes we think the negative voices putting us down in our heads are our own negative selves. Sometimes they may be even more insidious. When we come to recognize the message of Jesus, we are better equipped to recognize the voice of Jesus over against other voices that trouble us. Jesus always brought God's freedom to those who came to him for help oppressed by unclean spirits. He overcame Satan when he rose from the dead. He wants us to experience freedom with him.

  5. Harmonizing for God’s Glory

    May 31

    Harmonizing for God’s Glory

    Today’s sermon from Romans 15:1–13 used the metaphor of a choir to show how God calls His people into deep unity. Though individually gifted, Christians often clash when preferences, personalities, and cultural backgrounds get in the way. Paul reminds us that glorifying God requires laying down our preferences and moving toward one another in love, even when it is inconvenient. Christ Himself did not please Himself but bore reproach for us, welcoming sinners and drawing near to those who were far from God. His welcome becomes the model for how we welcome one another. Through the Spirit, God empowers us to overcome distance, pursue deeper relationships, and reflect the diverse unity of His people. The call is simple but challenging: serve like Jesus, welcome like Jesus, and glorify God together with one voice.

  6. Facing Your Limitations

    May 24

    Facing Your Limitations

    This Sunday we look at one of the most vulnerable moments in Elijah’s life—right after his greatest victory. Exhausted, afraid, and convinced he’s a failure, Elijah runs into the wilderness believing he’s alone and beyond help. His story exposes how shame twists our limitations into accusations and how isolation, resentment, and self‑pity can pull even the strongest believers into dark places. But it also reminds us that being human means having limits, and those limits are not signs of God’s absence. At Horeb, God meets Elijah not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper—showing that we need an unlimited God far more than we need unlimited strength. We’ll explore how God restores us through His presence, His people, and His purposes, and how Romans 11 echoes the same truth: God never abandons His own. If you’ve ever felt worn out, “not enough,” or unsure of your place, this message will help you see how dependence on God loosens shame’s grip and leads us toward hope and renewal.

  7. Spiritual Procrastination

    May 18

    Spiritual Procrastination

    As we think about "Rising from Shame" this week, we will look at the life of King Saul. He was anointed with high hopes as a King to rescue God's people. He was a valiant fighter, leading his nation to freedom from those who wanted to harm them. Yet his reign ends in shame. Why did he fall apart? The answer is not a single defining event as it was a series of escalating events that led him to his fall. When we fall short of what God expects of us (and all of us will), but we refuse to own it and admit it, we will journey from guilt to shame. When we are guilty of wrong, we can do something good about that. If we ignore it, it will take on a life of its own that drags us into self-defeating shame. Saul's life demonstrates this. How do we arrest our guilt and shame? How do we climb out of it and learn to move in a new direction? Let's find out together.

  8. A Divided Heart

    May 10

    A Divided Heart

    As we continue our series, "Rising from Shame," we will examine the life of Samson in the book of Judges. Here was a man that had so much going for him. But he was defeated by a divided heart. Whether or not we admit to battling a divided heart ourselves, we each know someone who has lost that battle. Shame always haunts those with a divided heart. It tells us we're helpless losers who will never change or get better. When someone is in that condition, they really need serious help. Where will help come from? What does help look like? when shame attacks our divided heart. Hebrews 11:24 gives us a clue. If you can read Judges 13-16 before Sunday, it would help. If you come looking for hope, God will show us where to find it.

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Welcome to the teaching ministry of West Church in Peabody, Massachusetts—a Christ-centered community where hope is found, truth is taught, and lives are transformed. Each episode features biblical teaching from our Sunday worship gatherings, designed to help you grow deeper in your walk with Jesus. Whether you're exploring faith, seeking encouragement, or looking to be challenged in your spiritual journey, we invite you to listen in and be part of what God is doing through His Word at West Church. Learn more at westchurchpeabody.org

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  • Creator
    West Church Peabody
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    West Church Peabody