Life on the West Side

Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "The Wager," asking which life is worth wagering our lives. This sermon is the eighth and final installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Acts 17:16-28 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 11, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Blaise Pascal, Pensees.
• Gavin Ortlund, Why Christianity Makes Sense.
• Peter Kreeft, "The Argument From Pascal's Wager."

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "Which Life is Most Meaningful?," contrasting the meaning we create for ourselves and the meaning discovered in Christ. This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Ecclesiastes 5:7-17 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 27, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Timothy Keller, Making Sense of God, Chapter 3.
• Alistair Begg, "The Search for Meaning." Sermon.
• Thomas Nagel, What Does It All Mean?
• Bertrand Russell, "A Free Man's Worship."

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "Which Life is Most Satisfying?" contrasting the water of life given by Christ and the various ways we seek to find satisfaction. This sermon is the sixth installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 145:14-16 and John 1:1-42 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 20, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Timothy Keller, Making Sense of God, Chapter 4.
• Sam Wells, "You Will Never Be Thirsty Again." Duke Chapel, Feb 27, 2005.
• Living Homeward, "Restless--Making Sense of God Study Chap 4."

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "You Believe In An Outdated Magic Book," dealing with the claim that the Bible is irrelevant and unhelpful. This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 13, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Thank you for listening!

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "You Are Anti-Science," dealing with the claim that Christianity seem skeptical of science, and scientists seem skeptical of religion. This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 111:2-3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 6, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Tim Keller, The Reason For God.
• Justin Brierley, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief In God.
• Alvin Plantinga, Where The Conflict Really Lies.
• "Moving Beyond Labels." Faulk & Wood in Conversation. Calvin University.
• Stacey Rodenbeck, Professor of Biology, Harding University.

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "You Have A Bad Track Record," dealing with the claim that Christianity has done far more harm than good in the world, historically. This sermon is the third installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 12:2-3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 30, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Tim Keller, The Reason For God.
• Glen Scrivener, The Air We Breathe.
• David Bentley Hart, Atheist Delusions.

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "You Are Too Restrictive," dealing with the claim that Christianity is a straightjacket, restricting our freedom. This sermon is the second installment in our series "Counter/Culture." The Scripture reading is from Romans 6:17-18 & 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 23, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Tim Keller, The Reason For God.
• Sam Wells, "You Are Not Your Own." Sermon.
• Allan Noble. You Are Not Your Own.

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Christians seem odd. Our odd views are counter culture. However, let us respond to our critics in a way that counters their own cultural narrative about Christianity. What if the very thing you find concerning ends up offering you far more hope than you ever dared dream? How can answers to the challenge of critics counter the cultural narrative about us, and offer hope to all?

The sermon today is titled "You Are Too Closed-Minded," dealing with the claim that Jesus is the only way to God. This sermon is the first installment in our series "Counter/Culture." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 16, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Tim Keller, The Reason For God.
•  Tim Keller, “One Way or Many?" Sermon, Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Dec 14, 1997).
• William Lane Craig, "Is Jesus the Only Way To God?" Youtube video.
• Philip Ryken, How Can Jesus Be The Only Way? Modern Reformation (Aug 2, 2007).

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As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God.

The sermon today is titled "Proposing A Model." This sermon is the eleventh installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 26, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Thank you for listening!

I'd love to connect with you!

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As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God.

The sermon today is titled "The Jesus Question." This sermon is the tenth installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 19, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Thank you for listening!

I'd love to connect with you!

• Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
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