God's promise of freedom and liberation throughout history has been for the oppressed and the captives. Explore how we define freedom as individuals and as a country and how Jesus spoke about and lived it out. 

This message is brought to us by Pastoral Intern Aaron, and our gospel is from Luke Chapter 4, verses 14-21, and the Lesson is Isaiah 61 which Jesus refers to in the Gospel. 

How does the presence of the Holy Spirit in the birth of Christianity relate to us today? Hope is at the root of the message. That we should live in hope is what the Spirit brought to those in that closed room long ago, and to us today.  

Pastor Jason brings us today's message. The Gospel lesson comes from John, Chapter 14.

Trust. We don’t do anything alone. Trust is at the heart of relationship. God trusted Jesus with the disciples. Jesus trusted the disciples with his mission after he ascended. 

Parents need trust when they hand their children to others for care and education. And we are all responsible for the well-being of all God’s children, not just our own. “Child Well-being” is one of Westwood's five core values.  This message addresses the importance of creating trustworthy environments that enable all people to thrive.

Our scripture reading is from Isaiah Chapter 40, verses 28-31, and the Gospel lesson is from John 17, verses 6-9.

How do we move from Troubles to passionate patience to character and how does this result in hope? Where and how does the Holy Spirit flow generously into our lives?

Today's message is brought to us by Pastoral Intern Aaron, and our scripture is from Romans Chapter 5, verses 1-5 and our Gospel lesson is from John Chapter 14, verses 23-29.

In this message we wonder about the effect of hope in God’s promises has in the present.

This message is brought to us by Pastor Jason. Our scripture reading comes from Lamentations Chapter 3, verses 21-24. Th e Gospel reading is from the book of John, Chapter 21, verses 9-17.

“I know the plans I have for you…to give you a future with hope.” That’s a popular Bible passage, giving hope to people who are in a hard times, but it’s only half of the story. Before God gives this promise, God says to settle down and make homes and families there – in this case, in a foreign country as refugees. Our faithful actions now – even if they seem small and insignificant – are part of ushering in God’s promise of a future with hope.

This message is presented by Pastor Sarah.The Scripture lesson comes from Jeremiah Chapter 29, and our Gospel is from John, Chapter 21.

Resurrection and hope are out in the world. But we need to step put into the world and be aware and look carefully to find them. Looking past the darkness, because Jesus knows that darkness and suffering to support us through the pain grief and evil, because the Risen Lord is with us.  Resurrection in our lives has many faces and if we look for it we can see it daily. It is authentic, messy vibrant and filled with hope. 

This message comes to us from Pastor Tania. Our Gospel reading is from John Chapter 20, verses 24 - 31. 

The Grinch who stole Christmas is not usually considered an Easter story, but in this sermon, Pastor Sarah uses the tale of Grinch to describe the miracle of Easter.

Just like the Grinch was surprised to find out he hadn’t ruined Christmas, everyone involved in the crucifixion was surprised to find out that God’s love was more powerful than sin, more powerful even than death. Even Jesus’ closest disciples doubted God’s power. And so do we. But the good news of Easter is that resurrection doesn’t depend on us. God acted to raise Jesus from the dead.

What does depend on us? Sharing the good news so that all the world can know! Christ is Risen Indeed Alleluia!

Our Bible reading is from the Book of Luke, Chapter 24

Good Friday, is it a night of sorrow or joy? It is both, for what is the cost of discipleship? 

In this message, Pastor Jason provides unique context to the telling of the passion story in John, Chapters 18 and 19. 

Who is to be remembered? Is it those whose might makes them larger than life, or are other traits worthy of memory. We learn about the Roman tradition of the victor entering the conquered city and compare it to how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. 

Today's message comes to us from Pastor Jason, and he suggests that not only does what you remember matter, but that also memories define who we are as a culture. The scripture is Luke Chapter 19, verses 29-40.