Westwinds

What does it mean to be a real difference-maker in the world? In this message, Pastor Phil Stout unpacks Jesus’ challenge to his followers—to go out as ambassadors of a new way of living. But instead of power or control, Jesus calls for wisdom, authenticity, and a willingness to love even in the face of resistance.

How do we navigate a world full of noise, division, and conflict while staying true to what really matters? Let’s talk about it.

What if the way we see the world is completely upside down? In this message, Pastor Phil Stout explores the Sermon on the Mount and the idea of the “upside-down kingdom” Jesus taught about—a way of living that flips the world’s values on their head. From turning the other cheek to embracing humility, we’re invited to see life through a new lens.

Join us as we dive into what it means to live differently, with hope, peace, and purpose.

Can miracles really happen? In this talk, Pastor Cory dives into the story of Jesus turning water into wine and explores how we can find hope and take action, even when life feels uncertain. It’s a fresh take on balancing what’s in our control and trusting the bigger picture.

Tune in for an honest conversation about faith, choices, and finding our way through the messy parts of life.

What does it mean to truly belong? In this second week of Epiphany, Pastor Cory Doiron explores the powerful truth that before we perform or fail, we belong to God. Through Jesus’ baptism and His time in the desert, we’re reminded that our worth isn’t tied to achievements but to God’s love and loyalty.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to embrace our identity as God’s people and center our lives on the way of Jesus.

What does your life say about what you value most? In this message, Pastor Cory Doiron kicks off the Epiphany series by exploring how the Magi’s journey to Jesus invites us to reflect on the trajectory of our lives. Are we chasing the temporary or building something eternal? With themes of stars, struggles, and stronger wine, we’ll discover what it means to center our lives on the way of Jesus.

Let’s start this year with purpose and direction. Join us for this inspiring message!

What does peace really mean? This week, Pastor Phil Stout reminds us that peace isn’t just the absence of conflict—it’s the powerful presence of Christ in our lives. From guarding our hearts and minds to reconciling differences, Jesus shows us a peace that transforms. Join us as we reflect on the gift of true peace proclaimed that first Christmas and how we’re called to live it today.

Peace be with you this Advent season!

This week we dive into the idea of joy during the Advent season, but not the kind of joy we usually think of—like happiness or bliss. Instead, it’s about a deeper, more soul-level joy that comes even in the middle of hard times. Pastor Cory looks at the Christmas story and points out how Mary and Joseph’s journey was full of struggle—oppression, shame, and even rejection. Yet, in the middle of all that, there was this announcement of "good news" that brought hope.

The message really challenges us to see joy differently. It’s not about avoiding pain or pretending life is perfect—it’s about finding God’s presence right there in the mess of it all. Whether it’s through ancient traditions, like the psalms and teachings of the Jewish people, or through the story of Jesus as Emmanuel, “God with us,” joy is something we learn through shared struggles and solidarity.

Think of it like this - we often have these preconceived ideas about who God is, right? Maybe we picture an angry judge keeping score of our mistakes, or someone distant and unreachable. This sermon dives into how those expectations often miss the mark, especially when we look at the Christmas story. The whole point is that God's love isn't something we earn - it's just who God is, all the time, no matter what. It's kind of mind-blowing when you think about it: Jesus didn't show up to convince God to love us (God already did!), but to help us understand just how loved we already were. It's like the Pastor Josh says - sometimes we get it in our heads, but it takes time to really feel it in our hearts. And that's okay - it's more about the journey than how quickly we get there.