Scripture:  Luke 12:13-21

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  It's unlikely that many of us have ever asked ourselves this question:  Why do I have so much?  Scott talks about the "consumption assumption" attitude and brings us to another question to consider:  What has Jesus given you in abundance and what will you do with that?

Scripture:  Proverbs 22:7; 1 Timothy 6:6-18

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message, Scott takes a look at how we use or abuse our money in the light of Proverbs 22:17 and 1 Timothy 6:6-18.  The question we must answer is do we see our money the same way God sees our money?  Your decision can bring peace or it can bring slavery.  Your decision about how you handle your finances is clear when you realize that God doesn't want something from you, but he does want something for you.

Scripture:  Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24, 1 Chronicles 29:11

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary: In this message, the first in the series dealing with how we view and handle our money, Scott asks the question:

Do we see ourselves as owners of our money or managers of our money?  How you answer that is critical to having peace in your life. 

Sermon Quote:  "The promise of God is not wealth, but peace."

Scripture:  Matthew 8:23-34

Speaker:  Brandon Reynolds

Summary:  Do the storms of life challenge your faith at times?  Brandon Reynolds, Guest Speaker, brings insight into how to deal with those storms using the powerful account of Jesus calming a storm in Matthew.  He leaves you with a very practical challenge.

Scripture:  Ephesians 3:14-21

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  Looking forward to the new year as Western Hills pursues the five year mission as well as looking back on the blessings 2022 has brought to Western Hills.

Scripture:  Matthew 2

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  Scott explores the visit of the Magi and the ruthlessness of Herod in this message.  His theme for the entire series has been: the miracle of Christmas is that Jesus joins us...not at our best, but in our mess.  The story of the birth of Jesus is full of very messy episodes, a pregnant unmarried woman, a betrothed man who knows her child is not his, and a ruthless ruler.  Imperfect people who can only be made perfect by the child that is born that first Christmas.

Scripture:  Matthew 1:18-24

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: Joseph is called to be the earthly father of God's own son, a call he answers despite the difficult circumstances he must accept to answer God's call for his future.  

Scripture:  Matthew 1:1-25

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  Scott brings the first message in the Christmas Series, Untangling Christmas, finding the miracle in the mess.  He begins with Matthew's account of Jesus' genealogy.  Upon examination of Jesus' ancestors, it is apparent that these were imperfect people.  Yet, through these imperfect people, God brings about the most amazing miracle, the gift of the baby Jesus who would save all of mankind.  

Note:  At the conclusion of his message, Scott offers to pray for anyone who wishes for him to do that. Simply send a text to this number:  254-252-3532.

Scripture:  Luke 10:25-37 (ESV)

Speaker: Scott Seela, Community Minister

Summary:  Scott finds the definition of "The Minimum" in the story Jesus tells in Luke about the "Good Samaritan."  After examining this text, the definition of the minimum for a follower of Jesus is clearly defined by one's desire to expend time and resources to care for others.

Scripture:  Colossians 4:7-18

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message, Scott looks at the final verses of Colossians.  These concluding remarks of Paul the apostle include the mentions of several people who have blessed him and are blessing the church in city of Colossae. Although it may seem as though it is just a list of names of people we don't know anything about, Scott brings the significance of this "list" to the church in the present time.