Western Hills Church of Christ, Temple

Beyond Religion #8

Scripture:  1 Peter 4

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: In this message, we explore the concept of judgment and its profound impact on our faith and lives. Discover how embracing the reality of judgment can transform your perspective and bring comfort, hope, and purpose to your life. Listen to this podcast to gain a fresh perspective on your faith and the significance of living with intention in a world that challenges it.

Beyond Religion #7

Scripture:  1 Peter 3:8-12

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  Discover the Power of Living Hope! Join us as we dive into the inspiring words of 1 Peter 3:13-22. Uncover the three profound reasons to have Living Hope, from Christ's Redemption to His Victory and Coronation. Our living hope is anchored in the unshakable truth of Christ's triumph over all challenges. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience renewed faith and purpose. Listen to the podcast now and let your heart be filled with Living Hope! 

Beyond Religion #6

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12 (ESV)

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: Church can get awfully messy! This message reveals that church is more than mere rituals—it's about transformation, unity, and our witness to the world. Through the letter of 1 Peter, we learn the importance of humility, sympathy, brotherly love, and tender hearts as we navigate the challenges of faith in a culture that often opposes it. Discover why belonging to a church matters and how it reflects our commitment to Jesus' teachings.

Beyond Religion #5

Scripture:  1 Peter 2:11-17, 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:21-25

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary: In this message, we explore the challenge of living faithfully in a culture that is at odds with our faith. Peter emphasizes the importance of responding to cultural conflicts with actions that silence ignorance and honor others, following the example of Christ's selfless love and sacrifice. It challenges us to embrace a different way, not isolating or accommodating but engaging with the world to bring healing and hope.

Beyond Religion #4

Scripture:  1 Peter 2:1-10

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  The search for identity and belonging is what Peter addresses in this scripture from his letter to the followers of Jesus.  This is the same search that challenges us today.  Scott brings the things Peter says to his listeners into our current cultural situation when we ask, "Who am I and where do I belong."

 

Beyond Religion#3

Scripture:  1 Peter 1:13-2:3

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  What does it look like to be "holy?'  In this passage from 1 Peter, Scott discusses the definition of holy as written by Peter to his audience.  As believers our desire is to look more and more like the one who gave his life to save us.  Peter very clearly states what a life that has been given in light of the great sacrifice made for it must look like.

Beyond Religion #2

Scripture:  1 Peter 1:1-12

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  In this second message of the "Beyond Religion" series, Scott shows how the same challenges that the people to whom Peter is writing compare to the challenges followers of Jesus face in this present culture.

Scott says, "Where we establish our hope makes a difference."  That is what Peter is telling his audience as well.  Where does our culture encourage us to place our hope?  Where does Peter's culture encourage his audience to place their hope?  Scott reveals how in the most critical of ways the two cultures are very much alike.

 

Beyond Religion #1

Scripture:  1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 14:28-31;John 13:8;John 21:17;1 Peter5:12

Speaker:  Scott Meyer

Summary:  "How do you have faith while living in this current culture?  This question is the theme that Scott Meyer explores in this series called "Beyond Religion."  In this first message of the series Scott discusses the life of the apostle Peter, who is the author of the book in the Bible that bears his name. This letter to believers in and followers of Jesus is the basis for this message series.  

 

Go the Extra Mile

Scripture:  Matthew 5:38-48

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Scott Seela

Summary:  In this message, Scott explores this text in Matthew that reveals a radical concept for the people of his time on earth.  This radical message is one for us today.  That message is that when it comes to serving others the minimum is not our goal as followers of Jesus.  Rather, what Jesus would have us do is go beyond that and "Go the Extra Mile."

Global Christianity

Scripture:  Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:14-15

Speaker:  Scott Meyer, Lead Minister; Denville Willie, Missionary to South Africa

Summary:  During his visit to Western Hills, his supporting congregation, Denville Willie discusses his work in Africa with  Scott Meyer during this interview conducted during the Sunday morning worship service.