West Church Podcast | Mooresville, Lake Norman, NC | Relevant messages for today

The Power of... Poeple

The Power of... Habits

The Power of positivity... making it happen

Baggage vs Luggage: Positivity

The Power Of... Defining Moments

If I'd known then what I know now...

Rob Hutchinson

Eagle Eye Vision

Evil Doesn't Win (the Antichrist isn't real)

Living to Die or Dying to Live?

The future is going to be better than the present. We are taught to die so that we may live...not physically but spiritually and emotionally. What do you need to put to death today in your life so that you may start living? Happy Mother's Day from West Church LKN! Today is about love and nurture whether from females, males, non-gender-conforming humans, mothers, fathers, friends, other family members, etc. We celebrate ALL types of mothers and recognize those who struggle with the holiday....

It's The End of The World As You Know It?????

Have you ever wrestled with the end of time? A lot of people think the book of Revelation is foreshadowing what  is to come in our current world. Join us in this message series as we dive into who Revelation was written for and the context behind it. It may not be interpreted the way we think! Who was John writing to in Revelation?  He was writing to 7 churches that were struggling in their time. He was trying to help them fix themselves so that they could be successful moving forward. Don...

Seeing is Believing . . . or . . . Believing is Seeing!

Watch this message based off the movie "Father Stu". When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising r...

Seeing is Believing . . . or . . . Believing is Seeing!

Watch this message based off the movie "Father Stu". When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising r...

The Misinformation Effect

West Church LKN has a different kind of Easter message for you! Take a look as we walk through the differences and inconsistencies in the Easter story in the gospels. Resurrection is new life, new ways of understanding, and transformation. Angels are messengers sent from God. Who are the angels in your life? Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn m...

Sixth Sense... Do You Feel That?

The promise Jesus gave to his followers before he was arrested and ultimately killed was that he would “be with them always”. That presence is offered to all people, it is also known as the Spirit. There is no magic prayer, no statement that we must “say” to experience this presence. The key to this presence lies within all things. May this key be a reminder that there is no door, no rule, no religion that can keep you from experiencing the presence of God.  Thank you for watching! Please s...

Maze Runner

Christians have said “Jesus is the way” for centuries. It is based on the verse, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” -John 14:6. This is one of the most misunderstood and misused phrases of Jesus, ever! It is used to keep people “out” of faith instead of providing pathways “in.” May the maze and puzzle help us remember that Jesus provides us an individual relationship and pathway to life. Faith is a puzzle, but one we solve as steps in a journey, not a magic phrase.  Have you ever ...

Oh Lord

The word “Savior” only appears twice in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to describe Jesus.  Why is it such a predominant focus of Western Christianity?  We project our human propensities onto God. Humans function in such a “guilt based system.” Living in a world where everything is right or wrong, good or bad, and we judge things and people. Thus, we believe that's the nature of God.  Why would humans want a savior that leads out of a guilt based system?  Thank you for watching!...

What Does Salvation Mean?

Watch this powerful message as Dero and Prosper from the West Church Uganda launch team share their testimonies. Look at how God is working through this partnership across the world! Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about West Church: Check out our website at headingwest.org Subscribe to our weekday email devotions: https://www.headingwest...

Wax On Wax Off

Lent/Easter Message Series: Wax On Wax Off

As our knowledge of Jesus grows, we learn to see his life and teachings with new perspectives. New light of many different hues and shades is shed on his teachings and the lessons we apply to our lives. We experience new freedom as we learn to see the different shades of Divine Love.  Of the approximate 90 times Jesus is addressed directly in the New Testament, roughly 60 refer to him as “teacher,” “rabbi,” “great one,” or “master” (like a “schoolmaster”). What do those terms mean? When it...

Lent/Easter Message Series: Friend or Foe?

Watch this week's message in our "Freeing Jesus: Be a Ninja!" Lent/Easter series! This week we are discussing Jesus as our friend. What are some qualities of your first friend that you remember? What qualities drew you to them? Our most unconditional friendship is Jesus. True friendships are uncomplicated, full of trust, and easy! We were created as human beings to have deep friendships/relationships. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we...

Don't Look Up: What's Your Asteroid?

Watch this week's message in our "Now Streaming..." series!  This week we are discussing the movie "Don't Look Up" on Netflix. What are some asteroids that you've faced in your life? How have you gotten through them? If you knew something bad was going to happen and it was out of your control, how would you react? Would you be at peace or would you lose it? What are some ways that you can healthily deal with the asteroids in your life? Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTub...

Yellowstone: What's Your Brand?

Watch this week's message in our "Now Streaming..." series!  This week we are discussing the show "Yellowstone" on Paramount TV. Why do you think brands are important? What brands do you want to represent? What makes you like a brand? Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about West Church: Check out our website at headingwest.org Subscribe to...

Ted Lasso

Lessons Learned From Ted Lasso About Life and Faith

Watch this week's message in our "Now Streaming..." series!  This week we are discussing the show "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV. Ted always tries to have a positive outlook on life. How can you try to be more like Ted? Ted shows love to everyone around him...even strangers. How can you show love to others? Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about...

Unforgivable

Watch today's message in our "Now Streaming..." series!  The first movie we are discussing is "The Unforgivable" on Netflix. What will you do for someone you love? How much are you willing to sacrifice for others? Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about West Church: Check out our website at headingwest.org Subscribe to our weekday email de...

These Shoes Are Made For Walking... Away

Watch this message as we finish up our series "The Karens and Chads". We don't deserve to be treated poorly by anyone. We will never be able to control others' actions. We CAN control our own. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about West Church: Check out our website at headingwest.org Subscribe to our weekday email devotions Subscribe...

There is No Traffic on the High Road

Watch this message as we continue our series "The Karens and Chads". Resolving conflict always costs us something. How hard is it for you to take the high road? "Don't sacrifice your peace trying to point out someone's true colors. Lack of character always reveals itself in the end." -Mandy Hale Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content. We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God’s Love in Real Ways. Learn more about W...

Kill Them With Kindness... Then Fart

Watch this week's message in our series about mean people "The Karens and Chads". Kill them with kindness...then fart. It's in our moments of pain that we seek revenge. The meaner someone is to us, the brighter our lights have to shine. "When all this is done and it is nothing but a story to tell, what do you want your story to be?" -Andy Stanley West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

The Karens and Chads: I Want To Speak To the Manager! Dealing With Mean People

Join West Church LKN for our message series “The Karens and Chads”! We all encounter mean people in our lives. They have no regard for your feelings, they target your areas of vulnerability, and they use their influence to persuade others to be against you. If we aren’t careful, mean people will consume us. The first aid for “bad blood” is empathy! Walk in their shoes to try to see their perspective on the situation. Empathy helps us see things that otherwise aren’t seen, turns our anger ...

I Want To Speak To the Manager!

Join West Church LKN for our message series “The Karens and Chads”! We all encounter mean people in our lives. They have no regard for your feelings, they target your areas of vulnerability, and they use their influence to persuade others to be against you. If we aren’t careful, mean people will consume us. The first aid for “bad blood” is empathy! Walk in their shoes to try to see their perspective on the situation. Empathy helps us see things that otherwise aren’t seen, turns our anger ...

Impact: West Church 2021

Thank YOU for making an impact at West Church LKN in 2021! We've done a lot of amazing things throughout the year from missions to children's ministry to online worship and more! Celebrate with us by watching the message above. We look forward to 2022 with you! West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

It's the Gift That Keeps On Giving

Christmas Eve: Wake Up

Merry Christmas Eve! Wake up! Watch the video above to experience a meaningful Christmas message from West Church LKN.

Obedience

Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas: Obedience What can dogs teach us about obedience? Watch as Axel the German Shepherd is obedient to his owner! Sunday was a No Huddles Day at West. Check out all the ways you can spread love this holiday season virtually! Pay It Forward Calendar: https://www.headingwest.org/event/cal... Amazon Shopping List: https://a.co/6RTlzDe West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Forgiveness

Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas Forgiveness Why is it so hard to forgive those who have done us wrong? How do you forgive someone? "If we want to survive the dog days of Christmas, we'll learn from our K9 friends that don't harbor anger." "As followers of Jesus, we should be the least offended people." West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Relentless Love

"Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas" Relentless Love Have there been promises in your life that have been broken that cause you to wrestle with trusting? When is a time that you felt forgotten by God? What brings you hope? West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Don't Be Afraid

Join us in our new Christmas series "Surviving the Dog Days of Christmas" Don't Be Afraid When have you found yourself fearing the unknown? Can you identify situations in your life that trigger your fear of the unknown? West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

The Best Way to See and Be Seen: Grace

Watch this message in our series "Chasing Contentment", based on the Netflix hit series "Squid Game". How to give grace to people who don't deserve it. Does everyone deserve to be given grace? What are ways I can show grace to others? West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Money Is Not the Root of All Evil

Join West Church LKN for our new message series "Chasing Contentment" based on the Netflix series "Squid Game". Do you love money so much that it takes away from your faith? At what point does money become "evil"? Is it bad to have a lot of money? Watch this message as we wrestle with these questions about money and how it relates to faith. West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Why: Why do our Prayers Not Get Answered?

Why doesn't God answer our prayers? Does God make bad things happen to punish us? Why do bad things happen to good people? Wrapping up the series "Hocus Pocus" by talking about "why?" West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Please: Would You Rather Have Front Row Seats or Be On The Field?

Please help those who are helpless. Please give strength to those who are weary. Please give love to those who feel that they are unloveable. The word “Please” opens us up and allows us to think of situations that are much bigger than us. West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Help: Vending Machine God

Continuing our message series on prayer, this week we focus on asking God for help in prayer. Prayer is a powerful opportunity we each have to give thanks, ask for help, and to connect to the Love that holds all the chaos, the joy, AND the difficulties together. Prayer is as close for us as the very breaths we take . . . It simply involves our actually being mindful of those breaths. As soon as we are, we are journeying into a prayer life that can be transformational!  

Thanks: The Dog Ate My Gratitude Journal

Gratitude  journal My dog ate my homework Saying "thank you" and genuinely meaning it How can you be thankful during hard times? What can you give thanks for when going through a traumatic situation? Why is it so hard to be thankful sometimes? West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Here: Mindfulness & Contemplation

Prayer: Does it work or just Hocus Pocus? Does prayer work? Mindfulness and contemplation  Being present in the moment Do you struggle with prayer? The here and now West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

You Need to Get In The Kayak

No Huddles Day Missions for our local community: My Sister's House - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help provide kits for the women there that will give them confidence and show them love. College Care Packages - We send 31 students in college a care package 3 times per semester. Help provide content for them while they are away at school. Third Creek Middle School - This year has been really hard on the teachers and staff at schools. Write them a note of encouragement or ...

Growth Co.

Faith-infused experience for 20's and 30's Safe space to explore spirituality Building meaningful and lasting relationships Fresh approach to faith development New way of ministry for millennials & Gen-Z It's ok to question faith and your beliefs. Let's explore together. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thegrowthcolife West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Next Steps

Where do your shoes take you? Do you have different shoes that are used for different purposes? Do you take each step with a purpose? How can we take the next steps in our faith journey? Guest Speaker Rev. Rob Hutchinson West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Seeking to Be Transformed

What does transformation mean to you? What are the steps to being transformed spiritually? Do I have to be already transformed to be a Christian? What parts of us are affected by transformation? West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith

Infinitely Changing

Are you afraid of change? How can change be good? Take a look as we explore our 4th core value: Infinitely Changing. It isn’t just about the church, it’s more about what we hope is happening and will happen in us. The “changing” of our minds. West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North Carolina Pastor Andrea Smith