Western Hills Church Of Christ, Temple

Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This second message in the Everyday Disciple Every Day Series continues the discussion of this question: How do average, ordinary, everyday followers of Jesus live with holiness and hope in a hostile world?  Scott seeks the answer to this question in the example of a church founded by Paul, the apostle, in the city of Thessalonica.  What is a disciple?  Whose approval really matters?  What is essential for a disciple of Jesus to remember?  What kind of a life does a disciple live?

Scripture:  Acts 17:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, I Thessalonians 1 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This is the first in the series on the apostle Paul's letter to the church we read about in 1 Thessalonians.  The question that faced the Thessalonians is the very same question followers of Jesus face today:  How do you live with holiness and hope in a hostile world?  This is the big question that the entire series will address as followers today seek to live a life of hope and holiness in our present world.

Scripture:  Luke 16:1-15 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  In this message, Scott uses the parable of the "Shrewd Manager" to help us understand how God views your money.  Scott shows through this story that there are three ways God sees your money that guide your decision in how you manage the money with which you have been blessed.

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.  

Scripture:  Colossians 4:2-5 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  In this message, Scott explores prayer and the power of prayer in a believer's practice of telling others about Jesus.  How does a believer find the courage to tell others?  Scott brings some very practical ways prayer empowers.

Scripture:  Colossians 3:12-4:1 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  When you hear the word "peace,"  what comes to your mind?  Perhaps something that goes beyond the lack of conflict?  Scott explores the "peace of Christ" that Paul discusses in this passage in the letter to the Colossians.  You will hear how Paul connects peace and your relationships.  What is the "secret" ingredient that brings peace?

Scripture:  Colossians 3:1-17 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  In this message, Scott shows us the meaning of new life in Christ using the "Put off-Put on" language of Paul in his letter to the Colossians.  Paul gives a very clear explanation of the life we "put off" when we become followers of Christ.  Just as clearly, he explains what things we "put on" when we choose a life with Christ.  

Scripture:  Colossians 2:11-23 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  Knowing there's a victory to come changes your life.  That's the theme of this message from Scott based on Colossians 2:11-23.  If you want to be a devoted follower of Christ, please understand that the victory has been decided already.  And because that is true, live like it!

Scripture:  Colossians 1:21-29 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  There are so many voices shouting from everywhere in our culture for your attention, focus and devotion.  Most of them are self-serving and have very little concern for you, your present, or your future.  But there is a true voice that is calling to you for the sole purpose of giving you life that is abundant and full of hope.  That voice is the voice of God.  Through His one and only son, God is seeking you to give a gift you cannot be promised by any other voice.  But what voice is forming you?  Have you made your choice?  Listen to Scott's message and hear God's voice in Scripture calling you to choose the life God so desperately wants for you.

Scripture:  Colossians 1:15-20 (ESV) Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  In these five verses, Scott brings the words of Paul the Apostle to a small church in a small town about who is in charge of your life as a follower of Jesus.  He describes the one who has the ability and the authority to be king of your life.  Spoiler alert - there is only one who has those qualities.

Scripture:  Colossians 1:1-14 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This is the second in the series, "Rooted." This series explores what the apostle, Paul, had to say to the church in his letter to the Colossians.  Paul's question to those to whom he wrote then is the same question we must answer:  "What's forming you?"  Something is, but is it what God intended for you?  Is it the good news that Jesus came for the sole purpose of transforming your whole life into a life of joy in loving and being loved.  This good news is for you whoever, wherever are or have been.  Let Him transform you!