Life on the West Side Nathan Guy
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- 宗教與精神生活
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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It Takes A Father
Sometimes, it just takes a father. Compare the character traits of God in Psalm 103 with the story of the father in Luke 15. The last in our "Jesus at home" series.The sermon today is titled "It Takes A Father." It is the last installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 103 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categorie...
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Mutual Submission
Forget the power games. What if we all just surrender to Christ?The sermon today is titled "Mutual Submission." It is the fifth installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 5:1-2 & 21 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, June 9, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Families & Relatio...
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Raising New Life
God loves every person and every home. But there are good reasons to uphold the ideal of life-long marriages, two-parent households, and church-going families as the norm. In this sermon, I’ll show you why.The sermon today is titled "Raising New Life." It is the fourth installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Colossians 3:1-4, Ephesians 6:4 & Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) ...
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The Battle For Normal
God loves every person and every home. But there are good reasons to uphold the ideal of life-long marriages, two-parent households, and church-going families as the norm. In this sermon, I’ll show you why.The sermon today is titled "The Battle For Normal." It is the third installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 7:14 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Memorial Day Sunday, May 26...
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Dying To Self(ies)
Smartphones. Social media. Online living. It’s ubiquitous. It’s the new norm. And, at an alarming rate, it’s harming us. We need to examine the power of presence, shaping our space and managing our time for real encounters over unhealthy habits.The sermon today is titled "Dying To Self(ies)." It is the second installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Romans 13:14 (NLT). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR)...
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Defending Motherhood
Let’s hear it for the moms! In a culture that increasingly devalues children, mothers are actively involved in a counter – cultural revolution. And in the kingdom of God, says the Apostle Paul in Romans 16, there are communities of faithful people to nurture and provide for our children alongside ourselves. Hear a full-throated defense of motherhood, with a special word in praise of the mothering community we call the church.The sermon today is titled "Defending Motherhood." It is the first i...