Western Hills Church, Temple, TX

Vision 5 #6 ”Church Plant”

Scripture:  Acts 1:6-8, Acts 28:30-31

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  Scott presents the final sermon of the "Vision 5"  series.  The fifth of the commitments the Elders are calling the Western Hills congregation to make over the next five years is to seek an opportunity to plant a church somewhere in North America.  In the context of Acts, Scott brings the text of Acts as it applies to us today in seeking to tell the world about Jesus.

Vision 5 #5 Extra Mile

Scripture:  Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 5:41

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this fifth of the Vision 5 series, Scott challenges the church to the Elders vision of Western Hills going the extra mile, a two mile area around the location to serve in whatever ways we can those within that circle and most certainly beyond.

Vision 5 #4 ”Diverse Church”

Scripture:  Acts 10

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message, Scott explores the challenges of becoming a diverse church.  He approaches that with a story about Peter, one chosen by Jesus to take the story of Jesus everywhere, who is sent to take that story to someone Peter probably doesn't think worthy of hearing it.  Scott asks the question of each believer, What keeps you from accepting everyone as worthy of Jesus' story?

Vision 5 #3 Harvest of Baptisms

Scripture:  Romans 6:1-11

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  What is it?  Why is it?  Who can participate?  What difference does it make?  These are the points Scott unpacks about baptism as he guides listeners through Romans 6:1-11.  

Vision 5 #2 ”Everyone Lead One”

Scripture:  Acts 8:26-40

Speaker:  Scott Meyer 

Summary:  As Scott continues the series, "Vision 5," in this message he brings the account of the Ethiopian and Paul.  The challenge before the church is to follow Paul's example and for "Everyone to lead one" to come to know Jesus and make the commitment to follow him.  

Vision 5 #1 Introduction: Power of New

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: In this message, Scott introduces a five year vision for the church.  Each of the five objectives of this vision will be explored in the Sundays following then he will return to the Corinthians series.  This Sunday's message lays the ground work for the five objectives in the context of the power of new.  

 

 

Gift Exchange #3

Scripture:  Luke 2:1-21

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this message, Scott continues this Christmas series with the story of the shepherds. The good news that the shepherds heard that quiet night is the same good news that we hear every time we read or hear the story.  It is the miracle of the incarnation.  What does that incarnation mean for us?  

 

Gift Exchange#2

Scripture:  Matthew 2:1-12

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: You've probably seen any number of manger scenes during the Christmas Season.  Usually, you will see Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, some shepherds, perhaps some animals and three wise men.  Who are these three wise men?  Why have they come?  How did they come to the decision to travel some 800 miles to see a baby?  Scott invites you to consider these questions and what the wise men can challenge us to do.

Gift Exchange #1

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: We're all familiar with the practice of exchanging gifts during the Christmas Season.  As Scott guides us through the story of Jesus birth, he will examine what each of the players in that story exchanged for the gift of Jesus.  It may very well be not what you expect.

Beginner‘s Guide to Church #8: ”Friendly Fire”

Scripture:  I Corinthians 6:1-11

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: How should a Christian respond when they have been wronged by another Christian?                                                Paul offers a way that runs counter to the wisdom of our culture and is not for the faint of heart.