West Church Podcast | Mooresville, Lake Norman, NC | Relevant messages for today
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to West Church LKN! A message from Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith: West is a group of people that worship together, online or at Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, NC. 9 AM online service on Sundays, 10 AM in-person. If you come to West on a Sunday morning, you’ll find folks dressed in shorts and tee-shirts or athletic apparel, some coming straight from their soccer game. In winter, a pair of jeans and sweatshirt is common. At West, “all” means all people are welcome, and we actually live out that core value. West is an inclusive, safe community and we are not ashamed to say that. We believe in being real and relevant. We want to meet you where you are in your life. You’re not going to hear that there are absolutes — all questions and all pathways of exploration are welcome. We practice what we understand to be the Jesus way, which is radical love and acceptance. We encourage you to ask questions and wrestle with what we say on a Sunday morning. We don’t invest a lot of money in facilities. We worship at Lake Norman High School through an amazing partnership with the Iredell School System and have a strong online community. By not having a dedicated building, we can invest our money in community missions. Major missions: Support a sister church and orphanage in Uganda. Produce an annual Back to School Bash, where 1,200 disadvantaged students receive shoes, clothing, and supplies so they’re ready for success in school. Ding Dong Ditch Christmas MissionVisit www.headingwest.org for more information and to receive a free gift. I would love to hear from you. I’d love to know what questions you have about West. Email me or text 704-928-6083. Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith Pastor at West Church LKN [email protected]
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Episodes
Prayer: Ever Felt Left Unread?
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBEaster
March 31, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBPalm Sunday: Last Soundbites
March 25, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBBring on the Trolls
March 17, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBBrand Ambassador
March 10, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThe Influencer’s Reach
March 03, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBViral Content
February 25, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBGrief 101 and the Kingdom of God
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBRelationships Matter
February 11, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBUntitled Episode
February 11, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBReal Conversations: A Psychologist, a Doctor, and a Pastor Talk About Anxiety.
February 04, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBAnxiety
January 28, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOvercoming Negative Thinking
January 21, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBKeeping Our Emotions In Check
January 14, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOwn Your Chimp
January 07, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAll the Light We Cannot See
December 31, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBChristmas Eve Service
December 26, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDon't Back Down From the Sharks
December 17, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBFacing Fears Amidst Promises
December 10, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBEver feel like you need a little hope? Do you find it hard to find that hope? Hope is achieved by remembering promises. Promises that we aren’t alone, we don’t have to be afraid, that we are engulfed in a Love so powerful, so all-encompassing, it never dies. Despite whatever crap life throws at us, we can always have hope. In this message series we will explore how historical promises display hope.
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December 10, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBPunching Holes in Darkness - God’s light is within
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBEver feel like you need a little hope? Do you find it hard to find that hope? Hope is achieved by remembering promises. Promises that we aren’t alone, we don’t have to be afraid, that we are engulfed in a Love so powerful, so all-encompassing, it never dies. Despite whatever crap life throws at us, we can always have hope. In this message series we will explore how historical promises display hope.
Why God’s Promises Matter
November 27, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB28:41 - Video: https://youtu.be/AYla6q3is6w?si=KRxlk2vMTCS2gSIK
The Purpose of Thank You
November 20, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB2023 State of the Church
November 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBBe Rich in Good Deeds
November 05, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThe Power of Kindness
October 29, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBLean into Gratitude
October 23, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTo watch video: https://youtu.be/YZJ8bz_KkFw?si=RMPV9BoJqCr9WVxD
Different Interpretations
October 16, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBDeconstructing Religion Worship Series: Different Perspectives
October 08, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBOur new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to turn away from what they have always been taught and told about religion. As a Christian community we are going to look at some of the things we have been taught and examine difficult passages in Holy Scripture and see what they really mean and really say to us.
Deconstructing Religion Worship Series: Is “Myth” Necessarily a Bad Thing?
October 01, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBOur new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to turn away from what they have always been taught and told about religion. As a Christian community we are going to look at some of the things we have been taught and examine difficult passages in Holy Scripture and see what they really mean and really say to us.
Why We Need to Reconstruct
September 24, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDue to copyright these videos where edited out but follow the links below for context! Opening video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesse.s.bean/video/7280104616287735086?_r=1&_t=8fqLSgP05gU Video at 34:33 https://www.tiktok.com/@tpmancino/video/7274418623471553835?_r=1&_t=8fqLmTgJ4LW Our new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to tu...
Deconstructing Religion: Why We Need to Reconstruct
September 24, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDue to copyright these videos where edited out but follow the links below for context! Opening video: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesse.s.bean/video/7280104616287735086?_r=1&_t=8fqLSgP05gU Video at 34:33 https://www.tiktok.com/@tpmancino/video/7274418623471553835?_r=1&_t=8fqLmTgJ4LW Our new Deconstructing Religion worship series looks at what is at the root of who we are and what we believe. Over the years we were taught to believe certain things. In today’s society, people are starting to tu...
Asking Questions
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBGood Vibes!
September 10, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBOnline Message (2023-09-03)
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDue copyright we could not upload the video in context at time stamp 33:37 minutes, below is a link to the video https://youtu.be/k0BWlvnBmIE?si=eh225ENzbQnlfKIf
Summer at the Movies(2023-08-20)
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBSummer at the Movies(2023-08-13)
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSummer at the Movies(2023-08-6)
August 06, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSummer at the Movies(2023-07-30)
July 30, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBExplore spiritual lessons and biblical truths through the lens of some of your favorite films. In this unique series, we delve into the captivating narratives and compelling characters of popular movies to uncover deep insights that resonate with our faith journey.
Summer at the Movies(2023-07-23)
July 23, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MBSummer at the Movies(2023-07-16)
July 17, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBSummer at the Movies (2023-07-09)
July 10, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBI spy.......Finding God Everywhere In Life (7-2-2023)
July 03, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBI spy.......Finding God Everywhere In Life (6-25-2023)
June 27, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBI Spy...Finding God Everywhere In Life
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFather Richard Rohr writes, “Have you ever noticed that the expression ‘the light of the world’ is used to describe the Christ (John 8:12), but that Jesus also applies the same to us?” We need to start trusting our own aliveness so that we can be the light in the world for one another. What does that mean? It means listening to our gut when we don’t want to do something or act in a certain manner. The Spirit nudges us far more than we accept, much less realize. This is what we are going...
Connecting in Divine Love
June 12, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBA guided 20-minute contemplative meditation from John 15. Written by Drew Dickens from Encounteringpeace.org.
I Spy...(Finding God Everywhere In Life)
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBFather Richard Rohr writes, “Have you ever noticed that the expression ‘the light of the world’ is used to describe the Christ (John 8:12), but that Jesus also applies the same to us?” We need to start trusting our own aliveness so that we can be the light in the world for one another. What does that mean? It means listening to our gut when we don’t want to do something or act in a certain manner. The Spirit nudges us far more than we accept, much less realize. Often we feel “stuck” and...
I spy...(Finding God Everywhere In Life)
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBGreed: The Art of Letting Go
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBDid you know that there are more Self Storage Facilities (businesses, not only individual units) than there are McDonald's in the United States? The Self Storage industry also brings in $20 Billion MORE per year than McDonald's...that's wild! In this sermon, Lexi Hernandez encourages us to look at greed through the lens of letting go. In what ways can we show greed that are outside money and possessions? Have you ever considered that we may be greedy about our time, our expectations of our...
Selfless Love | Loving the People
May 14, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHow many of the 10 commandments do you know off the top of your head? Have you ever lived in fear of breaking those commandments, thinking God was out to get you if you had? Join us this week, for a special Mother's Day Sermon about selfless love. Jesus always aired on the side of "loving the people". When we go into the world and be "love" to and for others, we not only change ourselves, but we have the opportunity to bring about change in the world. West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norm...