Westside Community Church Podcast

Marie Robertson (John's wife and Executive Director of Sherwood Oaks Preschool) joins the conversation this week to speak about the words we say and the power they have in our lives.

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Weekly Reflection Email

About Marie Robertson

Article: Words Matter Because the Heart Matters

Discover the incredible power of words and how your daily speech can transform lives. Learn biblical principles about communication, including why Proverbs says death and life are in the power of the tongue. This message explores how destructive speech patterns like gossip, breaking confidence, slander, and negative self-talk can crush spirits and destroy relationships. Find out how to overcome harmful communication habits and instead use words for healing, encouragement, and hope.

Join John, Amy and Emily as they introduce the sermon series and share their thoughts on the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.

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Walking in Wisdom Reflection Email

Monroe County Trails

The Way of Wisdom by Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simmons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson & Courtney Doctor

Discover the life-changing difference between biblical wisdom and worldly knowledge in this powerful exploration of Proverbs. Learn how to make godly decisions that lead to true fulfillment and avoid the deceptive paths that promise happiness but deliver destruction. This comprehensive study reveals the two fundamental paths every person must choose between - the narrow path of wisdom that leads to life, and the broad path of deception that leads to death.

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Discover how the three days of Easter weekend provide a powerful framework for finding hope during life's most challenging seasons. This message explores how Friday, Saturday, and Sunday represent different phases we all experience - from pain and suffering to uncertainty and doubt, finally leading to joy and victory. 

Are you living as a friend or enemy of the cross? This powerful message explores what it truly means to follow Jesus in a hostile world.

Whether you're a new believer or have been following Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to examine your priorities and align your life more closely with the cross of Christ. Don't let cultural voices drown out God's truth—learn how to filter the noise and focus on what matters for eternity.

Discover what it means to live with complete devotion to Jesus Christ through the powerful story of the woman with the alabaster jar. This message explores why so many Christians settle for mediocre faith, going through the motions instead of fully surrendering to God.

Learn about the fascinating history of worship from the wilderness tabernacle to Solomon's temple, and understand why the temple was so significant in biblical times. Explore how the mobile tabernacle served as God's dwelling place among the Israelites for 40 years, containing the Holy of Holies, the Holy Place, and the courtyard for sacrifices—and ultimately pointing to the reality that God now dwells in His people.

This message examines the triumphal entry when crowds celebrated Jesus as King, only to call for His crucifixion five days later. Understand the three main reasons Jesus wept over Jerusalem: those who didn't recognize Him despite clear prophecies, those who rejected Him and faced consequences, and the transformation they were missing.