Westlake United Methodist Church

Westlake United Methodist Church
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Weekly sermons from Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

  1. Giving with Good Vibes (2 Corinthians 9:7–9)

    5D AGO

    Giving with Good Vibes (2 Corinthians 9:7–9)

    In this week’s message from our stewardship series, Abundant Life: Trusting God and One Another, we turn our attention to treasure—the financial resources we share to support life together in Christ. Drawing from Acts 2 and 2 Corinthians 9, this sermon explores how the earliest Christian communities practiced generosity not out of pressure or guilt, but out of deep commitment to one another. Giving was woven into daily life, sustaining community, meeting real needs, and making space for the work of God to flourish. This message invites us to see financial stewardship not as an obligation, but as a joyful and thoughtful response to God’s abundance. As we reflect on what we want to do together in the year ahead, we are reminded that generosity—offered freely and with intention—helps the church move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

    16 min
  2. Fully Alive Together (1 Corinthians 12)

    5D AGO

    Fully Alive Together (1 Corinthians 12)

    This week we begin our stewardship series, Abundant Life: Trusting God and One Another, by reflecting on talent, the gifts, skills, perspectives, and experiences God has woven into the life of the church. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, this sermon explores the biblical vision of the body of Christ: many members, one body, each indispensable to the whole. From spreadsheets to music, teaching to hospitality, advocacy to prayer, we are reminded that no gift is insignificant and no person is unnecessary. In a moment marked by division, violence, and compassion fatigue, this message calls the church to respond not with fear or paralysis, but with love, grounded in community, shaped by Christ, and expressed through the particular talents God has entrusted to each of us. As Paul reminds us, love is not optional; it is the way we make our gifts matter for the common good.

    19 min
  3. When You're Afraid, Give Me Your Hand (Matthew 1:18-25)

    12/21/2025

    When You're Afraid, Give Me Your Hand (Matthew 1:18-25)

    On the 4th Sunday of Advent, Pastor LyAnna explores Joseph's story—the often-overlooked figure in the nativity who faced fear, scandal, and an impossible choice. When Mary showed up pregnant, Joseph's world turned upside down. But instead of going it alone, he chose to "go with"—to journey alongside Mary despite his fears. This sermon asks: Why do we so often choose isolation over reaching out when life gets hard? Pastor LyAnna reminds us that asking for help isn't weakness—it's brave. And being there for others isn't about saving them; it's about not looking away. Through practical tools (like the "sunflower emoji" hack for marking your trusted people in your phone) and a hands-on exercise in the service, this message invites us to practice what it means to truly bear witness to one another's stories and to remember: we're made for mutual interdependence, not isolation.

    16 min
  4. When We Are Running out of Hope, God is at Work (Mathew 11: 1-11)

    12/07/2025

    When We Are Running out of Hope, God is at Work (Mathew 11: 1-11)

    This week’s Westlake UMC sermon podcast shares Pastor LyAnna Johnson’s message titled When We Are Running Out of Hope, God Is at Work, reflecting on Matthew 11:1–11.

    15 min
  5. In The Time of Herod We Long For God to Break In (Luke 1:5-13; Lamentations 3:55-57)

    12/01/2025

    In The Time of Herod We Long For God to Break In (Luke 1:5-13; Lamentations 3:55-57)

    This week’s Westlake UMC sermon podcast shares Pastor LyAnna Johnson’s message from November 30, titled In the Time of Herod We Long for God to Break In, reflecting on Luke 1:5–13 and Lamentations 3:55–57.

    1h 7m
  6. A Befitting Crown (Matthew 27:27-31)

    11/23/2025

    A Befitting Crown (Matthew 27:27-31)

    This week’s Westlake UMC sermon podcast shares Pastor LyAnna Johnson’s Christ the King Sunday message from November 23, titled A Befitting Crown, reflecting on Matthew 27:27–31.

    17 min

  7. 11/16/2025

    For Everything There is a Season (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

    This week’s Westlake UMC sermon podcast shares Pastor LyAnna Johnson’s message from November 16, titled For Everything There Is a Season, reflecting on Ecclesiastes 3:1–8.

    14 min
  8. Prathia Hall

    03/07/2022

    Prathia Hall

    From the sermon series "Preach"

    24 min
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Weekly sermons from Westlake United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

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  • Creator
    Westlake United Methodist Church
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Clean
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