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Quick. Go. Hurry. Run.

Those were the words Lynn Primus would use when she needed her children to respond without hesitation. In this message, she shows how the Gospel of Mark paints the same picture of Jesus—a Savior who acts without delay and calls His followers to respond with the same urgency.

Do You Know Your Need? | The Rich Young Ruler

Do you know your deepest need? The rich young ruler came to Jesus searching for eternal life, yet he walked away because he couldn't let go of what had captured his heart.

In this message from Matthew 19, Nathan Trudeau explores why recognizing our need for Jesus is the beginning of true freedom. Discover why salvation is received by grace—not earned by performance—and why the things we cling to can keep us from experiencing the life Christ offers. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning to seek Him, this message invites each of us to ask one life-changing question:

Do I truly know my need for Jesus?

(00:00) Introduction

(00:33) Summer in the Gospels

(01:30) The Tragedy of the Rich Young Ruler

(03:23) The Big Idea: What Has Your Heart?

(05:20) Reading Matthew 19:16–29

(07:09) Preparing for Marriage: A Personal Story

(09:38) The Rich Young Ruler's Question

(11:18) Good Deeds vs. God's Grace

(14:10) Why Grace Is a Free Gift

(16:03) Jesus Exposes the Heart

(19:18) Knowing Our Need for Jesus

(21:39) The Blind Men Who Knew Their Need

(24:32) Who Can Be Saved?

(27:00) Two Great Tragedies

(29:54) What Are You Holding On To?

(31:22) Let Go and Move Forward

(34:20) Do You Know Your Need?

(35:39) My Father's Example of Dependence on Jesus

(38:16) Closing

How's your soil?

In this message from the Summer In The Gospels series, Nathan Trudeau explores Jesus' Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. As Jesus describes four different soils, we're invited to examine the condition of our own hearts. Are we hard-hearted, shallow, distracted, or receptive to God's Word?

Discover how God's Word takes root, bears fruit, and transforms lives when we have ears to hear.

Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23.

(00:00) Introduction
(00:33) Welcome & Prayer
(03:46) Summer In The Gospels
(04:06) A Farmer... Not Me!
(05:09) Matthew 13 Begins
(06:15) Reading the Parable of the Sower
(08:52) Four Soils, Four Hearts
(10:40) The Hard Heart
(16:18) The Shallow Heart
(20:50) The Distracted Heart
(27:53) Good Soil, Lasting Fruit
(30:16) The Condition of Your Heart
(32:48) The Gardener's Work
(35:25) Final Prayer & Invitation

Jesus declared, "It is finished." But what exactly was finished—and what still remains for us?

Pastor Lucas Chance explains how Christ fulfilled the Law, became our righteousness, and completed the race that humanity could never finish. Our salvation is secure because of His work, yet we're still called to follow Him each day as His disciples.

A powerful message about grace, identity, and God's unchanging love.

00:00 Introduction

00:33 No Notes—Just Listening

03:36 The Bible Is God's Love Story

08:16 Jesus Fulfilled the Law

10:16 Why the Law Could Never Save Us

14:21 Jesus Entered Our Sin

15:28 "It Is Finished"—What Was Finished?

16:44 Finished, But Not Done

17:20 The Race Illustration

21:39 Jesus Finished the Race for Us

23:20 Jesus Is Our Righteousness

24:50 Sharing Truth Through Love

27:05 Standing in Christ's Victory

28:40 Death Leads to Resurrection

29:43 Salvation Is Finished

30:23 Why We're Still Running

31:56 Preparing for the Victory Celebration

33:37 Closing Prayer

As we begin our journey through our "Summer In The Gospels" Bible Reading Plan, we discover that Matthew's opening genealogy is far more than a list of names. Written to prove that Jesus is the promised Messiah and rightful King, Matthew points us to Joseph—a righteous man who demonstrated both obedience to God's truth and grace toward others.In this Father's Day message, we explore Joseph's difficult decision, his willingness to surrender his own plans, and the powerful example he provided as the earthly father of Jesus. Through Joseph's story, father's today are challenged to consider what kind of example to set for those who are watching our lives.Whether you're a parent, a leader, or simply someone seeking to follow Christ faithfully, this message reminds us that people are learning what Christianity looks like by observing us. Like Joseph, may we be people who walk in both truth and grace, led by the Holy Spirit every step of the way.

00:00 Introduction

00:33 Beginning Matthew: Audience and Purpose

02:45 Why Genealogies Matter

05:05 Son of David, Son of Abraham

08:10 Matthew's Surprising Inclusion of Women

10:50 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son

14:15 Truth and Grace in Joseph's Character

17:00 When God Changes Your Plans

20:00 The RV Story: A Father's Sacrifice

23:20 What Jesus Learned From Joseph

25:45 What Are Others Learning From You?

28:15 Every Christian Is a Leader

30:15 A Challenge for Fathers

31:40 Prayer and Closing

In this special conversation, Pastor Lucas Chance interviews Nathan Trudeau about his faith journey, ministry experience, and the path that led him back to Westside Family Fellowship as Next Gen Director. It's a story of God's faithfulness, discipleship, and a passion for reaching the next generation.

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Meet Nathan Trudeau

01:28 Why a NextGen Director?

03:47 Growing Up at Westside

07:25 Camp Ministry & Finding a Calling

10:48 Bible College & God's Direction

15:06 Family Trials & Trusting God

16:36 Marriage & Returning to Prince George

17:31 Ministry at Fort George Baptist

19:42 Why We Didn't Hire Him First

24:29 Why Westside Now?

29:15 Vision for Kids & Youth Ministry

33:04 A Church Following God's Leading

36:25 The Power of Your Testimony

40:56 Prayer & Commissioning

The gifts reveal the Spirit's power, but the fruit reveals the Spirit's presence. In this message, Pastor Lucas explores how both are essential in the life of every believer and why the church needs both the power and presence of the Holy Spirit today. Looking at 1 Corinthians 12–14, he explains why Westside Family Fellowship embraces a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing, charismatic faith while remaining grounded in biblical truth and mature Christian love. Discover how God's power and presence work together to build His church, strengthen believers, and glorify Christ.

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Context, Interpretation & Application
04:07 Spirit-Filled, Bible-Believing, Charismatic
06:42 New Life in the Spirit
09:17 Charismatic With Guardrails
12:54 Cessationism vs. Continuationism
13:17 The More Excellent Way: Love
19:53 Gifts and Fruit Together
24:26 Fruit of the Spirit
29:50 Fivefold Ministry Gifts
34:17 Serving the Body Through Spiritual Gifts
38:16 Tongues Explained
44:45 Order in Worship
48:27 Why the Church Still Needs the Holy Spirit
50:00 Invitation to Follow Christ
50:28 Prayer for More of the Holy Spirit

Context Changes Everything - How To Read Your Bible

Pastor Lucas Chance shares a practical and encouraging message on how to read the Bible with greater depth and understanding. This sermon explores the importance of context, interpretation, and application while preparing the church for a summer journey through the four Gospels. Discover how the Holy Spirit teaches believers through God’s Word and why Scripture is ultimately about God’s redemptive story through Jesus Christ.

(00:00) Begin

(00:26) Do Whatever You Want

02:29 The Summer Gospel Reading Plan

04:58 Reading the Bible Like a Wicker Basket

06:46 Context, Interpretation & Application

09:46 The Holy Spirit Teaches Us

14:52 Scripture Transforms Us

17:57 Why Context Matters

20:58 Understanding the Bible’s Big Story

25:02 Every Verse Has Context

28:25 Misusing Philippians 4:13

30:15 Understanding the Purpose of Each Gospel

31:47 Historical & Theological Context

34:02 Questions to Ask When Reading Scripture

35:56 Study Bibles, Maps & Bible App Tools

38:35 Growing Deeper in God’s Word

40:46 Preparing to Read the Gospels

41:34 Matthew, Mark, Luke & John Explained

45:26 Closing Prayer & Invitation to Believe

Pastor Lucas Chance explores humanity’s attempt to pursue godliness without truly knowing God. From Adam and Eve’s fig leaves to Jesus cursing the fruitless fig tree, this message challenges us to stop hiding behind appearances and return to a real relationship with Christ. Through repentance, freedom, and the power of the Holy Spirit, we are called to reflect His glory and bear true spiritual fruit. 00:26 - All For His Glory01:57 - Godliness Without God02:15 - Created in God’s Image05:22 - Made for the Garden07:41 - Naked Without Shame08:32 - Clothed in God’s Glory11:13 - The First Lie12:48 - Fig Leaves and False Glory18:55 - “Where Are You?”20:26 - Blame Instead of Repentance21:32 - The First Gospel Promise23:20 - Crushing the Serpent25:47 - Jesus and the Fig Tree27:16 - Hungry for Fruit28:43 - The Appearance of Godliness30:24 - Faith That Moves Mountains33:48 - What Jesus Was Really Hungry For35:08 - Fruit in Keeping with Repentance37:45 - The End of Religion39:53 - The Axe at the Root41:20 - Chopping Out the Lies43:37 - Putting Down the Fig Leaves45:10 - Prayer for Freedom```These should work cleanly for both YouTube and Spotify chapters.

Pastor Lucas Chance explores what it means to live fully surrendered to God through the Beatitudes and Romans 12. This powerful message challenges believers to reject self-glory, embrace humility, mercy, purity, and peacemaking, and become reflections of Christ in a dark world. Through practical teaching and vivid illustrations, this sermon points us back to a life fully devoted to giving God all the glory. [00:41] Glory to God Alone[05:51] Living Sacrifices Renewed[07:19] Beatitudes and Surrender[13:53] Poor in Spirit[20:53] Comfort in Mourning[25:13] Meekness Under Control[29:30] Hunger for Righteousness[34:21] Mercy Over Winning[38:24] Pure Hearts, Clear Vision[41:39] Peacemakers and Persecution