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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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Your Will Be Done
Feb 21, 202500:25:08Tap to summarizeThe prayer our Lord taught us to pray.The sermon today is titled "Your Will Be Done." It is the fifth installment in our series "Our Father." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 3, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):N. T. Wright, The Lord & His Prayer Wesley Hill, The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our FatherTim Keller, "Submission: Thy Kingdom; Thy Will"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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Your Kingdom Come
Feb 21, 202500:25:21Tap to summarizeThe prayer our Lord taught us to pray.The sermon today is titled "Your Kingdom Come." It is the fourth installment in our series "Our Father." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 27, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):N. T. Wright, The Lord & His Prayer Wesley Hill, The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our FatherTim Keller, "Submission: Thy Kingdom; Thy Will"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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Holy Is Your Name
Feb 21, 202500:19:31Tap to summarizeThe prayer our Lord taught us to pray.The sermon today is titled "Holy Is Your Name." It is the third installment in our series "Our Father." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 20, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):N. T. Wright, The Lord & His Prayer Wesley Hill, The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our FatherTim Keller, "Adoration: Hallowed Be Your Name"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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In Heaven
Feb 21, 202500:26:16Tap to summarizeThe prayer our Lord taught us to pray.The sermon today is titled "In Heaven." It is the second installment in our series "Our Father." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 13, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):N. T. Wright, The Lord & His Prayer Wesley Hill, The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our FatherTim Keller, "Basis of Prayer: Our Father"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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Our Father
Feb 21, 202500:26:19Tap to summarizeThe prayer our Lord taught us to pray.The sermon today is titled "Our Father." It is the first installment in our series "Our Father." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:9-13 ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 6, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):N. T. Wright, The Lord & His Prayer Wesley Hill, The Lord's Prayer: A Guide to Praying to Our FatherTim Keller, "Basis of Prayer: Our Father"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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Estranged: When It Is Up To Me
Jan 27, 202500:36:50Tap to summarizeChurch is where we share life together. We welcome each other’s joys and shoulder one another’s pain; we laugh and cry, rejoice and weep; give up our self-conceit and also bear each other’s burdens. We live as family, finding light in the darkness, strength for the journey, and refreshment in the dry patches of life.The sermon today is titled "Estranged: When It's Up to Me." It is the second installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 121 (NLT) & Luke 15 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 26, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Struggles and Suffering.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Every Moment Holy (Vols 1 & 2)Tim Keller's sermons on the Prodigal SonAlister Begg, "Compassion Vs. Condemnation"Joshua Coleman, Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict.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 and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Estranged Adult Children: When Its Up To Them
Jan 20, 202500:33:32Tap to summarizeChurch is where we share life together. We welcome each other’s joys and shoulder one another’s pain; we laugh and cry, rejoice and weep; give up our self-conceit and also bear each other’s burdens. We live as family, finding light in the darkness, strength for the journey, and refreshment in the dry patches of life.The sermon today is titled "Estranged Adult Children: When It's Up to Them." It is the first installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." The Scripture reading is from Hosea 11:1-9 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 19, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Struggles and Suffering.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Every Moment Holy (Vols 1 & 2)Pegg Stroop, “No, Parent-Child Estrangement Isn’t Just A Fad,” Psychology Today (May 20), 2023).Stephen Rossi, “Estranged Families,” Thechristiancounselor.com (Dec 30, 2018).Joshua Coleman, Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict.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 and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Same God, New Year: Reflections On Where We're Headed
Jan 13, 202500:25:15Tap to summarizeThis is a look forward. Where is God leading our church in 2025? What will the preaching ministry of this church set out to cover in the next year?The sermon today is titled "Same God, New Year: Reflections On Where We Are Headed." The Scripture reading is from Mark 1:16-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 12, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon.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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Wrapping Up: Reflections On Where We've Been
Jan 6, 202500:33:09Tap to summarizeThis is a retrospective. Where has God led our church in 2024? What has the preaching ministry of this church set out to do over the last few years?The sermon today is titled "Wrapping Up: Reflections On Where We've Been." The Scripture reading is from Acts 20:17-27 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 5, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.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 and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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Who Wise Men Seek
Dec 26, 202400:29:20Tap to summarizeWe are the Magi. This is our story.The sermon today is titled "Who Wise Men Seek." It is the third installment in our series "I Was There." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 22, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, 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 Bible Project: Wise Men and Herod.Luke Timothy Johnson, The Gospel of Luke, Sacra Pagina.Joseph Ratzinger, Jesus of Nazareth, Vol 3: The Infancy Narratives (New York: Image, 2012).Alistair Begg, "The Wise Men."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 and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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