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"My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear... O Lord, all my longing is before you" (Psalm 38:4, 9). Psalm 38 is one of the Bible's great psalms of lament, where David gives us an accurate picture of how we should view and respond to sin in our lives. Our sin against God has far greater effects than we could even imagine. We get a glimpse of how sin makes us feel, what it does to our relationships, and how it is we can find relief from it. Join us for this sermon as we learn how to bring our burdens to the Lord and find grace in the One who is our salvation.

“I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord… then you shall live… But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear… you shall surely perish… Therefore choose life, that you may live” (Dt 30:15-19). Obey the Lord and live; disobey and perish. Those were Moses’s final words of welcome and warning to the Israelites to conclude the book of Deuteronomy (which we just finished together last month!). In this sermon, King David takes up this same theme in Psalm 37, reminding us that “evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land” (v9). Join us for this sermon for encouragement in your daily walk with the Lord!

“How do I live life to the fullest?” It’s a question rooted in the heart of every human being. Companies rake in billions of dollars each year - in fields ranging from health & wellness to financial investing, travel & leisure to technology & innovation - promising to deliver us an answer - the answer - to our heart’s deep longing for joy and fulfillment. Jesus himself spoke to this yearning when he claimed, “I have come that [you] may have life and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). But a whole millennium before Jesus, King David illuminated the path to true meaning and happiness for us in Psalm 36: “With you [, O Lord,] is the fountain of life” (v9). Come discover life to the fullest in this sermon, and worship the “Fountain of Life” together with us!

"After The Sermon: Psalm 36" by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Psalm 35 by West Hills Church

Live long enough, and you’ll find yourself in real danger at some point in life. Under threat from a serious physical ailment or a life-altering relational rift, a circumstantial crisis or facing the severe consequences of your own sin; this world is full of peril. But where do we turn in our time of need? As we return to the book of Psalms and chapter 35 specifically, David reminds us exactly where we ought to bring all our troubles: straight to the Lord. As the apostle Peter puts it in the New Testament, we can “cast all our cares on Him, because He cares for you” (1 Pet 5:7). And, David adds, because the Lord is faithful to deliver us from evil. Join us for this sermon as we cry out in petition and praise to the Rock of our salvation.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12 by West Hills Church

For four books of the Bible now (Exodus-Deuteronomy), we have journeyed from a bushel basket in Goshen to the royal palace in Egypt, from the desert of Midian to the wilderness of the Arabah, from the top of Mt. Sinai to the top of Mt. Nebo, following every step of the way one central figure: Moses. But this Sunday as we conclude the book of Deuteronomy, Moses’s story comes to a close. As we have learned from his words and example these past 134 chapters now, so too in these final two chapters do we learn from Moses how to “finish well” the race of faith that God has set before each of us. Join us for this sermon for the grand finale of Deuteronomy (and the Torah!)!

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 31:1-32:47 by West Hills Church

Under changing leadership and transforming cultures, how can God's people pass the faith from one generation to the next? As we near the conclusion of Deuteronomy, we see God's people facing the uncertainty of leadership change from Moses to Joshua and confrontation with enemies in Canaan. More importantly, we see Yahweh, the God of Israel, provide for every need so that the people of God may pass the faith from generation to generation.

This podcast episode features Pastor Will discussing follow-up questions and applications from a sermon on Deuteronomy 29 titled "Covenant Renewal." The discussion contrasts the old covenant with the new covenant in Christ, emphasizing that believers' relationship with God is now built on Christ's obedience rather than their own. The episode addresses listener questions about early warning signs of apostasy, including diminished spiritual hunger, increased worldly appetite, and unhealthy friendships. It explores how adoption serves as an analogy for spiritual adoption into God's family and the complete severance from sin that should accompany it. The conversation also examines how doubts and questions, when brought humbly to Christ like John the Baptist's inquiry, can strengthen rather than weaken faith.

In today’s world, we’re very familiar with contracts. From our cell phone plan to our gym membership, our mortgage to our employment agreement, we’re no stranger to signing on the dotted line. But we are increasingly unfamiliar with the idea of a covenant. What makes a covenant different? Why were they so significant in the biblical world? And most importantly, how do humans enter into (and remain in) covenant relationship with the Lord? Join us for this sermon as we consider all these questions and more, and continue our study of the book of Deuteronomy in chapter 29.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 26-27 by West Hills Church

Growing up, I loved getting presents, but I hated writing “thank you” notes. Yet the importance of recognizing the gift and expressing gratitude was drilled into me from an early age. In this sermon from Deuteronomy chs 26 & 27, Moses similarly calls on Israel to “rightly respond to the Lord” in light of all that He has given them. But as we’ve seen all throughout this book, his charge isn’t just for “them back then”; it’s for us still today as well. How does God want us to respond to all that He’s done for us? Join us to find out…and worship accordingly!

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 23-25 (excerpts) by West Hills Church

Most of our lives are filled with ordinary, mundane moments. We move through the same routines, responsibilities, conversations, and tasks that can often feel disconnected from anything “spiritual.” But does God care about those parts of life? Does following Jesus actually shape the everyday and seemingly boring moments? This week in Deuteronomy, we will walk through a section of laws that may initially seem random, yet together they reveal how God cares about how His people live in every sphere of life. God doesn’t just care about how His people act in spiritual moments but also in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life, calling His people to reflect His character in everything they do.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 22:13-25:12 (excerpts) by West Hills Church

Christians are often charged with espousing a sexual (and marital) ethic that is “outdated and oppressive”. If that’s how skeptics attack our New Testament convictions, they are even more denigrating of the Old Testament’s commands! To be sure, the Law has some pretty difficult and archaic things to say about sex and marriage, especially in our section of Deuteronomy for this sermon. How do we see God’s wisdom and kindness in such laws (and how does any of it point us to Jesus?)? Join us for answers!

Ask the Pastors S8 E15: “What is biblical hospitality and how is it practiced?" by West Hills Church

Check out the sermon from Church in the Park as we hear from the Gospel of John about what it means to be a Christian!

Ask the Pastors S8 E14: “Why is congregational singing important?" by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 21:1 - 22:12 by West Hills Church

We are often prone to reduce the Old Testament Law to just a list of “Do”s and “Don’t”s. But once again in chapters 21 & 22 this week, Moses reminds us why the Law is so important and so personal: because of whose Law it is. In order to fully appreciate God’s Law, we must first appreciate the God of the Law. Come worship Him with us!

Ask the Pastors S8 E13: “What are the ‘four types of love’, and how is each relevant for us?” by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 19-20 by West Hills Church

“The God of the Law, pt.2 (Deuteronomy 19-20)", Will DuVal | 5/3/26 by West Hills Church

Ask the Pastors S8 E12: Special Guest Marc Castro-“Pastoring in the Wake of Church Hurt” by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 17:8–18:22 by West Hills Church

Who leads the leaders? In a world where authority is often questioned, abused, or built on personality, God gives a very different vision. He shows us what it looks like for leaders to live under His authority, not above it. True leadership among God’s people is not about control or status, but about humble submission to Him. And this shapes more than just leaders; it shapes all of us. It influences how we live, worship, and discern what voices we follow. Ultimately, it points us to the One who leads perfectly, who never misuses authority, never speaks falsely, and is always worthy of our trust.

Ask the Pastors S8 E11: "What are cryptids and should Christians believe in them?” by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 16:1-17:7 by West Hills Church

The average person forgets about half of all new information within one hour of learning, has forgotten more than two-thirds of it a day later, and lost more than 90% of learning within the span of a week. There’s a reason why the second-most repeated command in all of the Bible is “Remember” / “Do not forget” (including 23x in the book of Deuteronomy)! This week in chapters 16 & 17, Moses once again exhorts Israel to remember the Lord - His past faithfulness, His present precepts, and His promise of judgment if they do faithlessly forget and disobey. Join us for this sermon as we remember the Lord and worship Him for who He is and what He’s done for us!

Ask the Pastors S8 E10: “What constitutes ‘porneia’ as biblical grounds for divorce (Mt 5:32)?” by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 14-15 by West Hills Church

As we continue our study of the book of Deuteronomy this weekend, we’ll hear the Lord echo an exhortation He has already issued to His people (see 7:6). Having reminded Israel of His past faithfulness in chapters 1-11, and having invited them in chapters 12-13 to worship Him in response, God now instructs Israel to be “a people holy to the Lord your God, [for] the Lord has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples on the face of the earth” (14:2). As God’s present-day “chosen race”, “holy nation”, and “people for his own possession” (1 Pet 2:9), the Church today is similarly called on to “be holy, as I [the Lord] am holy” (1 Pet 1:16). What does it look like for us as Christians today to be “set apart” unto God? Join us this for this sermon as we look to God’s word for answers, and lean on God’s Spirit for strength.

Ask the Pastors S8 E9: “What does 1 Timothy 2:12 ‘not permit’ women to do?” by West Hills Church

“Blessings, Curses, and the Curse-Bearing Blessing-Giver (Deuteronomy 28)", Will DuVal | 4/5/26 by West Hills Church

Ask the Pastors S8 E8: “Theological Triage, pt.5: Heaven, Hell, Resurrection, Satan, and more“ by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 12-13 by West Hills Church

In the Church we sometimes define “worship” as “assigning worth to”. By this definition, we are all worshipping (something)… all the time! But the questions we need to ask ourselves are: “Who or What am I worshipping?” and “How and Why?” These are the questions Moses brings before God’s people, Israel, in Deuteronomy chs 12-13 this Sunday. Actually, Moses offers them God’s answers to the questions. We hope you’ll join us for this sermon as we worship the Lord together, with His people, in His house, in accordance with His word.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 11 by West Hills Church

In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon led the first European expedition to what is now Florida. Legend has it (though historians now doubt) he was in search of the mythical “Fountain of Youth”, a supposed magical spring believed to grant immortality to those who drink from it. Perhaps just as legendary are fictional tales like Tuck Everlasting, The Mummy, and of course Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, all of which share this theme of a mortal’s quest for eternal longevity. But God has made such searches superfluous by showing us exactly how to “live long and prosper”: “You shall keep [God’s] whole commandment… that you may live long in the land that the Lord swore to you” (Dt 11:8-9). Obey the Lord, and we will be blessed; disobey, and we’ll be cursed (“you will perish quickly”; 11:17). But where does that leave sinful people like us? Join us for this sermon as we’re reminded of God’s remedy for our sin problem, and worship Him in response!

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 10:1-11:7 by West Hills Church

Deuteronomy is a book about remembering. As Israel stands on the edge of the promised land, Moses calls them to look back before they move forward. They have seen God’s power in Egypt, His provision in the wilderness, and His mercy toward a stubborn and wandering people. Yet their greatest danger was not the enemies ahead of them, but forgetfulness within them. When God’s people forget who He is and what He has done, their hearts begin to drift. The same struggle is true for us today. The remedy for wandering hearts is remembering the Lord: His mercy, His greatness, and His faithful work in our lives. Listen to this sermon as we open God’s Word together and remember God's faithfulness.

Ask the Pastors S8 E7: “Theological Triage pt.4: Abortion, Sabbath, Calvinism, Creeds, & more!” by West Hills Church

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 8:11 - 9:29 by West Hills Church

Proverbs 30:8-9 invites us to pray, “O God… give me neither poverty nor riches… lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.” Unfortunately, God’s Old Testament people Israel fell prey to both temptations. In Deuteronomy chapters 8-10, Moses both reminds Israel that they “profane[d] the name of God” in their poverty during their wilderness years (not by stealing so much as by doubting and grumbling) while also warning them against “denying” God in their affluence once they enter the promised land. Sadly, we are still susceptible to these same struggles - profaning God’s name in our poverty, and forgetting Him when we flourish. How do we remain “thankful in all circumstances” (1 Ths 5:18)? Moses’s advice: “Don’t forget where you came from”, and especially the One who has brought you thus far. Listen to this sermon and remember God’s faithfulness!

In the third installment of their "Theological Triage" series, Brian, Will and Thad engaged in a discussion to categorize various Christian beliefs and practices into three tiers of theological importance. The tiers were defined as: Tier 1 (essential to the gospel), Tier 2 (important enough to separate churches over), and Tier 3 (areas where Christians could disagree within the same church). The pastors analyzed a range of topics including church attendance and membership, diversity, social justice, the role of politics from the pulpit, the historical Adam, women's roles in teaching, worship styles, sermon length, Bible translations, and alcohol consumption. Throughout the conversation, they often distinguished between the purely theological importance of an issue and its practical, functional impact on the unity and culture of a specific church community.

After the Sermon: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:10 by West Hills Church

Why did God choose Israel to be His people?” This question has long troubled students of the Bible. After all, there were plenty of other nations around at the time God could have adopted instead. But He came only to Abram. In Deuteronomy 7, God answers the question by first explaining “It was not because you were more in number than any other people” (v7). Rather, God graciously chose Israel “because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers” (v8). Moreover, He chose them to be “a people holy to the Lord your God… a people for his treasured possession” (v6), that He might “bless [them] above all peoples” (v14). As the “true Israel of God” (Rom 9:6; Gal 6:16), the Church today is similarly called to be a people holy and blessed, “a chosen race… a holy nation, a people for his own possession” (1 Pet 2:9). What might we learn about God’s calling to holiness and His promise of blessing from Israel’s example? Join us for this sermon to find out!