Westbrook Community Church

By Kevin Sharpe

Westbrook Church. Whoever you are. Whatever your story. Learn more about our church, located in Chaska, MN: https://www.westbrook.cc/... more

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The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.

Westbrook Community Church episodes:

November 18, 2024 Adventures in Missing the Point : Outside Appearances
Kevin discusses the importance of internal rather than external appearances in the pursuit of faith. He then shares a story about Pastor Max Lucado, who uses a metaphor of a rotten freezer to illustrate the importance of honesty and self-reflection in the pursuit of true faith. He draws parallels between this story and cleaning up the inside of one's life, which is the core of who we are.
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32min
November 10, 2024 Ministry Partner : First Peoples Initiative
Kevin interviews Ryan O'Leary from the First Peoples Initiative which has been focusing on the needs of the first people groups in North America. O'Leary emphasizes the importance of indigenous leadership in the ministry, and has worked with young indigenous leaders to develop their leadership skills..
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35min
November 03, 2024 Adventures in Missing the Point : Major on the Majors
Nate discusses how we can miss the spirit of God's commandments even when we follow them literally. He uses the example of the Old Testament Jewish ritual of the tithes, arguing that the scribes and Pharisees missed the bigger picture by focusing on the minutiae like the weighing of spices. The sermon then shifts to the topic of the Sabbath, with Jesus explaining that the Sabbath was made for man to rest and connect with God, and that hypervigilant judgement of those who were perceived to do work on that day was misguided.
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36min
October 27, 2024 Adventures in Missing the Point : Playing Games
Nate reminds us that none of our actions, thoughts or words can be hidden from God.
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37min
October 20, 2024 Adventures in Missing the Point : Entering the Kingdom
Kevin discusses the concept of missing the point in following God's word. He mentions that the Pharisees, a sect of the religious faith during Jesus' time, were passionate about knowing God and were aligned with Jesus' theological views. However, he criticizes them for over-indulging in rules and regulations, which he believes detract from the spirit of the law. He highlights a verse where Jesus criticized the Pharisees for shutting the door of the kingdom of heaven in people's faces..
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34min
October 13, 2024 Formed : Being in Community
Kevin emphasizes the importance of community in shaping one's identity and growth. He references a book by Sociologist Robert Putman, "Bowling Alone," which discusses the decline in social capital in American society and its impact on mental and physical health. Sharp also cites a report by the Surgeon General, "The epidemic of loneliness and isolation," which warns that such isolation can lead to mental health challenges and premature death. He emphasizes that God uses community to form individuals and that encouragement and challenge are crucial for spiritual growth..
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34min
October 06, 2024 Formed : Responding with Service
Kevin discusses the importance of responding to God's grace through service. He emphasizes that while we are blessed by God, we are not to keep it in our possession but to share it with others. He cites biblical passages to support this perspective, including a covenant with Abraham where God promised to bless him and make him a blessing to others. He emphasizes that this is the way of life, and that God wants us to be a pipeline for his blessings and share them with others.
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30min
September 30, 2024 Formed : What God Says About Us
Kevin emphasizes the importance of remembering who we are in Christ for spiritual growth and development. He shares his personal areas of challenge and areas of growth, and a biblical passage from Ephesians 1, where Paul the Apostle emphasizes the concept of being in Christ. He emphasizes that being in Christ means putting trust and faith in Christ, and understanding that your are a beloved child of God. He also shares an overview of a novel called "The Shack", which he found to be a powerful metaphor for how God views us..
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32min
September 22, 2024 Formed : Receiving the Spirit's Work
Kevin describes how to stay open to the Spirit's influence in our lives.Kevin discusses the importance of openness to divine intervention in our lives, using the example of President James Garfield's assassination in 1888. He explains that the germ theory, a belief in the role of germs in infections, was dismissed by US doctors until Garfield's death from an infection caused by doctors' improper handling of the bullet wound. The speaker suggests that the same transformation in medical practice could be applied to spiritual growth, suggesting that Christians need a vision for how God could transform them.
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8min
September 15, 2024 Formed: What is Spiritual Formation?
Kevin focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping our spiritual formation
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29min

FAQs about Westbrook Community Church:

How many episodes does Westbrook Community Church have?

The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.