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Life on the West Side
Hosted by Nathan Guy · EN
Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.
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Praying On The Way To Gethsemane
1w ago00:15:19Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "Praying on the Way to Gethsemane." This sermon is the sixth installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 88 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 19, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Thank you for listening!I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Singing Through Christ
1w ago00:22:12Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "Singing Through Christ." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 145 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 12, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Christopher Ash, “4 Psalms You Didn’t Realize Point to Christ,” Crossway. July 8, 2024. I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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When Psalms Call For Doom
1w ago00:26:24Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "When Psalms Call For Doom." This sermon is the fourth installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalms 109 & 137 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 5, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Christopher Ash, “4 Psalms You Didn’t Realize Point to Christ,” Crossway. July 8, 2024. Jason Byassee, Psalms 101-150, Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. On Psalm 109.L. Michael Morales, “Jesus and the Psalms,” Gospel Coalition April 11, 2011. Timothy Shorey, “Seeing Christ in the Psalms.” From My Youth Resources.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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All Creation Sings
1w ago00:26:33Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "All Creation Sings." This sermon is the third installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 103 & 104 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 28, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Christopher Ash, “4 Psalms You Didn’t Realize Point to Christ,” Crossway. July 8, 2024. Dr. Richard Belcher, “Is Every Psalm about Christ?” Nov 12, 2024. J. Ligon Duncan III, “Christ in the Psalms,” Modern Reformation Nov/Dec 2002. Blog post given Wed, Jun 6, 2007. Jim McGuiggan, “The Broken Snare & Freedom,” Spending Time With Jim (Oct 2016). Rev. Dr. Nick McRae, “Seeing Christ in the Psalms,” Blog (March 8, 2021). L. Michael Morales, “Jesus and the Psalms,” Gospel Coalition April 11, 2011.Timothy Shorey, “Seeing Christ in the Psalms.” From My Youth Resources.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Psalms For A Cross
2w ago00:30:22Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "Psalms for a Cross." This sermon is the second installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 22 & 31 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 21, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Ellen T. Charry, Psalms 1-50, Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, on Psalm 31.Travis Johnson, “Seeing Christ in Psalm 31: God Is Enough.” Joly Joys. March 20, 2024.Hannah Buchholz, "Jesus’ Last Words, Psalm 31 & Psalm 22." I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Looking For Jesus
2w ago00:25:05Tap to summarizeThe Psalms speak about the Savior. Every song listed in that matchless book points us to God; but when we see Christ unveiled in the New Testament, we go back and sing these songs with new meaning and greater understanding.The sermon today is titled "Looking for Jesus." This sermon is the first installment in our series "Psalms and the Savior." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 124:1-8 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 14, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Christopher Ash, “4 Psalms You Didn’t Realize Point to Christ,” Crossway. July 8, 2024. Dr. Richard Belcher, “Is Every Psalm about Christ?” Nov 12, 2024. J. Ligon Duncan III, “Christ in the Psalms,” Modern Reformation Nov/Dec 2002. Blog post given Wed, Jun 6, 2007. Jim McGuiggan, “The Broken Snare & Freedom,” Spending Time With Jim (Oct 2016). Rev. Dr. Nick McRae, “Seeing Christ in the Psalms,” Blog (March 8, 2021). L. Michael Morales, “Jesus and the Psalms,” Gospel Coalition April 11, 2011.Timothy Shorey, “Seeing Christ in the Psalms.” From My Youth Resources.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
Transcribe →Children in the House of the Lord
2w ago00:13:12Tap to summarizeThere is something special about the house of the Lord. Raising your children up in the nurture and training of Jesus involves the community of God's people. Learn how and why bringing up children in church is beneficial.The sermon today is titled "Children in the House of the Lord." This is a stand-alone sermon. The Scripture reading is from Psalm 92:13 (KJV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) during our "Baby Dedication Sunday" on February 1, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Families and Relationships.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Thank you for listening!I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
Transcribe →Meet My Friend Jesus
2w ago00:28:42Tap to summarizeThere's not a friend like Jesus. I hope you will come to know him for yourself.The sermon today is titled "Meet My Friend Jesus." This is a stand-alone sermon. The Scripture reading is from Matthew 12:15-21 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) during our "Family and Friends Day" on October 19, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):The introduction about no friend like Jesus is inspired by a 1978 sermon by Jim McGuiggan. I do not know the title or location.The "bruised reed and smoldering wick" prose is borrowed, adapted, and extended from Max Lucado, He Still Moves Stones (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1993).Elton Trueblood, Confronting Christ (Waco, TX: Word Books, 1960).Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995).I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
Transcribe →The Right Handed League
2w ago00:16:37Tap to summarizeImagine If You Were Left-Handed. It's not hard to imagine. Now...what if society favored right-handed people? Let this parable remind us of a not-so-distant past, and let it open our hearts to loving our neighbor as ourselves.The sermon today is titled "The Right Handed League." This is a stand-alone sermon. The Scripture reading is from Micah 6:8 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 24, 2025. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Making A Difference.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Thank you for listening!I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Privileging The Poor
2w ago00:38:39Tap to summarizeChristians love their neighbors as themselves. One way is by serving and identifying with the poor and lowly. Join us as we consider the fifth of 5 defining characteristics of the early church that made them distinct and definable.The sermon today is titled "Honoring Our Union." This sermon is the fifth installment in our sub-series "How Will They Know Us" and the thirteenth in our larger series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from John 13:35 and Isaiah 58:6-10 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 26, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Introduction to Theology.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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