Daniel Christensen teaching.

Explore the themes of love and betrayal during Jesus' final moments, focusing on the Last Supper. The narrative contrasts Christ's pure love with Judas' treachery, highlighting the mingling of light and darkness. Judas' betrayal for greed fulfills divine prophecy while emphasizing human responsibility. The Last Supper marks a transformative moment, establishing a new covenant. Practical takeaways encourage self-examination and trust in God's sovereignty.

Featured Teacher: Scott Julian

Mark 14:1-9

Scott Julian teaching.

Mark chapter 14 highlights the theme of extravagant love through the story of Mary, who anoints Jesus with costly perfume. While religious leaders plot against Jesus during Passover, Mary’s act of devotion draws criticism. Jesus defends her, emphasizing the beauty of her worship. This narrative serves as a legacy that inspires others to dedicate their lives to Christ, culminating in a call to come to Him in faith.

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

What do you do when everything sacred seems under attack? In this exposition of Psalm 74, we explore the psalmist's raw struggle with God's apparent silence during the temple's destruction. Moving from desperate questioning through confident worship to bold supplication, this instructional psalm teaches us how to anchor our faith in God's unchanging character when circumstances contradict His promises. Discover how honest lament, theological remembrance, and covenant boldness form the pathway from despair to hope. When the sanctuary burns, we learn our true sanctuary isn't a building—but a Person.

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

What if I told you that God cares deeply about what His ministers wear? Not just outwardly, but what they represent inwardly? In Exodus 28, we discover that every thread, every gem, every bell was woven with gospel truth that points us to our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ.

Scott Julian teaching.

Mark chapter 13:24-37 highlights the urgency for followers to stay alert and faithful amid distractions. Jesus speaks of cosmic signs indicating the end times, urging readiness without speculation. He emphasizes the lasting nature of God's covenant and the mystery of his return. Through parables, he calls for active participation in God's kingdom and invites those uncertain in their faith to embrace salvation, reminding all of their collective responsibility to remain vigilant.

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

Even mature believers can find their faith shattered by life's apparent injustices. In Psalm 73, worship leader Asaph takes us on one of Scripture's most honest spiritual journeys—from envying the prosperity of the wicked to nearly abandoning his faith entirely. Yet through divine grace and eternal perspective gained in God's sanctuary, Asaph discovers that God Himself is the believer's greatest treasure. This powerful exposition explores how authentic faith isn't the absence of doubt, but the conquest of doubt through God's unchanging character and promises.

Featured Teacher: Pastor Daniel Christensen

In this message from Exodus 27:1–8, we explore the bronze altar—the first structure encountered in the tabernacle courtyard and the theological gateway to God's presence. Through blood, fire, and sacrifice, God teaches that sin must be atoned for before fellowship can begin. The altar’s design, materials, and portability point forward to Jesus Christ, our final priest, sacrifice, and altar. We see that true worship begins with substitution and culminates in surrender. The only path to God is through the cross, where judgment meets mercy and sinners are welcomed into grace. Where there’s smoke, there’s atonement—and hope.

In this message from Psalm 71, we explore the faith of the aging saint who, though physically weak, remains spiritually strong and joyfully defiant. David, now old and beset by enemies, refuses to retire from praise. Instead, he testifies to God’s lifelong faithfulness and commits to proclaiming His power to the next generation. This psalm reminds us that usefulness in the kingdom doesn’t expire with age, and that God’s covenant care spans from the womb to the grave. Whether young or old, we are called to a life of continual hope, courageous testimony, and increasing praise—even to the end.

How must we approach God in holiness? Learn in today's message from the puplit of West Hills Church.

Featured Teacher: Dr. Scott Julian