Western Hills Church, Temple, TX

A Beginner‘s Guide to Church #3

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message Scott discusses Paul's statement about the contrast in attitudes about the cross of Christ.  To some the cross is foolish, but to others it is glorious.  Why do believers in Christ find that he is the ultimate gift from God that brings meaning to life?

A Beginner‘s Guide to Church #2

Scripture:  1 Corinthians  1:10-17

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message Scott addresses the issue of a divided church.  Paul's pleas in this passage are reiterated in Scott's message.  Just as Paul calls for unity in the church at Corinth, Scott calls us to responsible representation of the church as it was intended to be: unified.

A Beginner‘s Guide to Church #1

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  This is the first message in a series that explores the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Corinth.  Paul will address the way of life of some in the Corinthian church who have indulged in pagan practices that are directly contrary to life in Christ.  Scott begins the journey through Corinthians as we continue to understand what the church is really all about.

What Do These Stones Mean?

Scripture:  Joshua 4:6-7

Speaker:  Scott Seela, Children's Minister

Summary:  In this message Scott issues the challenge for this church to not only look back and be thankful for what God has done, but also to look forward to what God will do.  Scott's declaration that "God is not done" is the same one issued in the account in Joshua 3 and Joshua 4.  Joshua says "Consecrate yourselves for the Lord will do amazing things among you."  That promise has never changed as God deals with his people.

Face to Face #6 | Do You Have Any Doubts?

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Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  This is the final message in the Face to Face series.  Scott has explored several narratives about face to face encounters with Jesus found in the New Testament.  In this message, Thomas, one who had been chosen to follow Jesus finds himself in doubt right after Jesus' crucifixion.  Where do we find ourselves in this story?

Face to Face #5 | Who has the final word?

Scripture:  John 11:1-44

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary:  In this message Scott explores the competing powers of death and Jesus as he examines the account of the raising of Lazarus from the dead in the gospel of John.  Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, but there is so much more to discover than perhaps we first thought.

Face to Face #4 | Truth and Grace

Scripture:  John 8:1-11

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary:  In this series each message explores a face to face encounter with Jesus.  In this message Scott presents an encounter of a woman "caught in the act of adultery."   How Jesus deals with the religious leaders who bring her and how he deals with woman demonstrate grace and truth.

Face to Face #3 | Labels

Scripture:  John 4:1-42

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary:  In this series each message explores a face to face encounter with Jesus.  In this message Scott presents an encounter of a woman of Samaria.  This woman carries a reputation of questionable character.  How Jesus deals with her gives us insight into the our tendency to label others.

Face to Face #2 | How Can It Be?

Scripture:  John 3:1-21

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary:  In this series each message explores a face to face encounter with Jesus.  In this message Scott explores the encounter of Nicodemus, a man of influence and knowledge of the scriptures who seeks the answer to the question we all ask in one form or another:  How can I go to Heaven?

Face to Face#1| An Invitation

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 14:8-14

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister

Summary:  In this series each message explores a face to face encounter with Jesus.  In this message Scott explores the encounter of Philip and his response to that encounter.