Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

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Presbyterian Church of Western Springs episodes

  • Ash Wednesday Homily

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

    Pastor Erik’s Ash Wednesday homily reflects on the start of our Lenten journey and an invitation to allow God to do something new with us.

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    19 min
  • All Shook Up

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Luke 9:28-36, 37-43a

    Have you ever wondered why we pray? Or what it means to pray? The disciples went with Jesus to the top of a mountain to pray. Let’s join them.

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    23 min
  • Behaving as God’s Children

    Elder Loretta Gratias-Bremer

    Reading:  Luke 6:27-38

    Elder Loretta Gratias-Bremer shares a word about being followers of Christ and practicing love and forgiveness.

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    18 min
  • Leveling Up

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Luke 6:17-26

    Jesus speaks to some of his closest friends during the “Sermon on the Plain” where he talks about what it means to be blessed by God. Who are we being called to bless?

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    20 min
  • Objectionable Abundance

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Luke 5:1-11

    Peter’s first interaction with Jesus in Luke’s gospel comes when Peter’s had a long night of empty nets. Jesus looks him in the eyes and invites him to fish again. Where is Jesus inviting you to go?

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    25 min
  • To Dare Open Our Arms

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Luke 4:21-30

    Jesus has some hard news for the audience in our text this morning. Good news, can sometimes be hard news, even when it shouldn’t be. Join us as we explore the radical invitation of Jesus.

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    29 min
  • Fingerprints of the Spirit

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading: Luke 4:14-21 

    This week we’re looking at the start of Jesus’s ministry where he spells out his mission. As followers of Jesus, his mission is our mission, so let’s consider what this will look like for us.


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    22 min
  • Spiritual Things

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  1 Corinthians 12:1-11

    There’s something wonderful that happens when we’re a part of a Christian community. We’re invited to explore the ways that God can and does use each of us through our gifts. There are no “pew fillers” in church!


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    23 min
  • Then What Comes

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

    As we reflect on our lives, what are the most memorable experiences? How do those relate to our faith and our understanding of being claimed by God?

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    26 min
  • Finding Your Way

    Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

    Reading:  Matthew 2:1-12

    The wise travelers found a baby in the arms of his mother. The star led them to Jesus - a light breaking through. What are our lights? Where do we find Jesus?

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    14 min

About Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

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The Presbyterian Church of Western Springs (PCWS) is a dynamic congregation with close ties to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and grounded in the Reformed Tradition, which stretches back to John…