Western Hills Church of Christ, Temple

Untangling Christmas #2

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.  

Untangling Christmas #1

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.

The Minimum

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.

Rooted #10 ”Rooted in the People of Jesus”

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.  

Rooted #9 ”Rooted in the Mission of Christ”

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.

Rooted #8 ”Rooted in the Peace of Christ

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?

Rooted #7 ”Rooted in New Life”

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.  

Rooted #6 ”Rooted in the Victory of Jesus

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!

Rooted #4 ”In God’s Power”

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.

Rooted #3 ”Rooted in the Supremacy of Christ”

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.