Westside Family Fellowship
by Westside Family Fellowship
Westside Family Fellowship Church is simply a group of people from all walks of life whose lives have been transformed by Jesus. Listen along as we grow in Christ together! We encourage you to visit us in person every Sunday @10:00am and every Wednesday @7:00pm—’cause we’d love to hang out with you and see your beautiful face!You can join one of Westside’s small groups, see what we’ve got coming up, join the family we’ve cultivated here at Westside, and so much more at our website! Just visit us at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church, or follow us on Instagram @westside_wasco and Facebook @Westside Family Fellowship.We CAN’T WAIT to get to know you!
Episodes
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🏔 Promised Lands ⛰️
Abraham was promised by God: "Go to a land that I will show you, And I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great." How did this promise pan out for Abraham's descendants? And what does this mean for Christians today? If you're looking for more sermons and devotions...
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GOING DEEPER 🌊 [pt. 2]
To “go deep” spiritually is to accept God’s mission and be willing to be sent out to bless others in whatever capacity God has equipped you. Let's go deeper together this Sunday! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted...
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GOING DEEPER 🌊 [pt. 1]
To “go deep” spiritually is to accept God’s mission and be willing to be sent out to bless others in whatever capacity God has equipped you. Let's go deeper together this Sunday! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted...
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SAMSON 🏋️♂️
Divine calling and spiritual gifts alone are insufficient without the development of godly character. No one quite exemplifies this truth beside Samson. A man who has everything needed to do great things; crippled by his lack of spiritual integrity. If you're looking for more sermons and…
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WALK IN LOVE ❤️🚶
The way that we live out our convictions is just as important as the convictions themselves. Our love for God should always inform how we treat those around us, or, as Paul says, "let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in...
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⬆︎HIGHER CALLING 🏙
When a rich young ruler comes to seeking to be a disciple, Jesus responds with some chilling words... "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:18) If you're looking…
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IN + OUT OF FAVOR
There are few people in the biblical narrative that go through as many ups and downs as Joseph the son of Jacob. Why is this? And how does he deal with the roller-coaster-life he lived? If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are...
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FAITH
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is the central aspect of our lives as Christians. It leads to spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God, but also to storms and difficulties. How can we be people of great faith? If...
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JOSEPH: A Good Man & Father
This Sunday, we look at an incredible example of the man and father that Joseph the earthly father of Jesus is. Let's dive in! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For more services, how to get plugged...
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🕊 PENTECOST SUNDAY
This Pentecost Sunday, we take a fresh look at the scene in Acts 2 and the few, crucial characteristics of the early church. Let's look at it with fresh eyes! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on Tuesdays. For…
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🤼♂️ WRESTLING GOD 🥊
After a terrifying and ambiguous message from his long lost brother, Jacob settled down for the night. However, a man came to him that Jacob struggled against all night, saying... "I will not let you go unless you bless me." If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other...
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🌊 DOWN TO SIN
This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan teaches on the sinful actions of Jonah, leading down to the bottom of the ocean. For us, this serves as a warning and a wake up call for the sinful tendencies in our lives. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly...
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TRAIN UP A CHILD 👧👦
Most of us have heard the proverb... "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) ... But what does it mean? And what about those times it doesn't seem to apply? Well, let's find out! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions...
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THE FOOTSTEPS 👣 OF MARY
This Mother's Day, we looked at an incredible image of the importance of motherhood — Mary, the mother of Jesus. She was favored, blessed, open, willing, submissive to God's will, steadfast, and committed. In the end, she was also taken care of by John the Apostle. Whether you are a mother, or…
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👧👦 CHILD DEDICATIONS
This Sunday, we had our child dedication service! Pastor Jonathan shared on the importance of dedicating one's life to raising our children in the ways of God. Let's dive in! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that are posted on...
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3️⃣ BATTLES IN PRAYER 🙏
There are 3 main battles that we experience in prayer. (1) In the Heavenlies, (2) in the Mind, (3) and in Random Disturbances. How can we deal with these issues? Let's learn together today! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We have weekly services that...
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NEW THING COMING 🌿
HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan taught that new things come if (1) we believe (2) we repent (3) we give. As we reflect on the beautiful sacrifice that Christ gave for us to change, let us also put that change into action through a firm trust in Jesus. If you're looking for more...
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🏠 HOUSE of PRAYER🧎♀️ [Pt. 2]
How important is prayer? Well, considering The sheer time Jesus took to dedicated prayer The emphasis on prayer in his teachings His vehement upheaval of the temple practices and shouting Isaiah's words... "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7) Prayer is very...
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🏠 HOUSE of PRAYER🧎♀️ [Pt. 1]
How important is prayer? Well, considering The sheer time Jesus took to dedicated prayer The emphasis on prayer in his teachings His vehement upheaval of the temple practices and shouting Isaiah's words... "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7) Prayer is very...
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🤲 The Order of WORSHIP 🙌
What comes first? The song of praise, or the life of worship? "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." — Romans 12:1 The life of worship leads to the song of praise, not the other way around. Today, let's choose to honor God with our…
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➕ Addition to Multiplication ✖
This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan describes how different seasons of our lives will cause different types of growth to occur. Sometimes, we will find our current spiritual maturity being added to and sometimes it will be multiplied! Open your heart to be encouraged this week! If you're looking for…
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🛠 REPAIRED + PREPARED [wk. 4]
This Sunday Pastor Jonathan encouraged us to be repaired and prepared by living out our lives like Elijah: putting worship in order, being brave and bold, and having powerful prayers. Using Malachi 4:5-6, we can understand how God wants His Church to be empowered in the spirit of Elijah: "Behold…
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Disciples in the 🌎🌍🌏
As Jesus' disciples, how we interact with the rest of the world is super important. This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan went over two of the main areas our behavior should reflect Jesus'... in our Conversations and our Actions. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other…
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⛪️ Discipleship ⛪️
How should churches create disciples? In our modern churches we are often more focused on hyping Christians up instead of discipling them in the way of Jesus. This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan teaches us about the biblical Church structure of apostles, prophets, and teachers and how these offices lead...
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JESUS is in the 🛶
Have you ever been going through something and not realized that Jesus was right there with you? Don't worry, the disciples were in the same 🛶 in Luke 10. But Jesus? He had the🔋power to calm the seas and bring them to safety. The storm 🌊 didn't bother Him! If you're looking for more sermons…
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LA FAMILIA [pt. 4 — Our Kids]
The breakdown of the family-structure is widespread in our modern era, but Christ's teachings and the history of the Church can stand strong despite our culture's sway. This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes encourages parents to devote their child to God by recognizing the unique gifts He has…
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LA FAMILIA [pt. 3 — The Battle Within]
The breakdown of the family-structure is widespread in our modern era, but Christ's teachings and the history of the Church can stand strong despite our culture's sway. This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes encourages children & parents to rule over sin and represent God well. If you're looking for...
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LA FAMILIA [pt. 2 — Couples]
The breakdown of the family-structure is widespread in our modern era, but Christ's teachings and the history of the Church can stand strong despite our culture's sway. This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes encourages couples to live in their God-given identity as Adam and Eve were intended to. If...
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LA FAMILIA [pt. 1 — The Walls]
The breakdown of the family-structure is widespread in our modern era, but Christ's teachings and the history of the Church can stand strong despite our culture's sway. This Mother's Day, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes encourages moms to live in their God-given identity as the walls of the family:...
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Are You Stuck?
Looking at the life of Jacob, we can find many principles about how to (and not to) get unstuck. If you're stuck in sin, fear, or anywhere else in your spiritual life, God can help! Let's move forward together... If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We…
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Rhodes talked about the story of Lazarus. Dead 4 days, body decaying, and disappointed family... Jesus comes on the scene. The resurrection and the life. How does it all play out? Tune in and find out! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out...
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ROMANS pt.1 — Intro to Romans
This Sunday, Pastor Jonathan began a series exploring and studying the book of Romans. We started out with the historical context and the reasons for this letters length (about 7000 words!). We hope you learn something! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other…
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How can we win the 🥊 fight?
We are in a spiritual war—with sin, Satan, and their effects on us! This Sunday, Cris McPhetridge speaks to us about how we can battle with God through these struggles and come out victorious. Let's listen in... If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other episodes! We…
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Tips for Survival [pt. 2]
If we stray from the Word, we will struggle against worldly pressures and fleshly temptations. Jesus exemplified constant meditation on the Scriptures, and we can see how it influenced His resilience in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). How can we mirror this approach in our own lives? If you're...
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SERVING A PERSONAL GOD
Taking a cue from David in Psalm 139, this Sunday we learned about what it really means to serve an omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God. He knows us intimately, is always with us—seeing everything we go through, and is more than powerful enough to overcome any adversary. So... how does that...
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Tips for Survival [pt. 1]
If we stray from the Word, we will struggle against worldly pressures and fleshly temptations. Jesus exemplified constant meditation on the Scriptures, and we can see how it influenced His resilience in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). How can we mirror this approach in our own lives? If you're...
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A Lesson 📓 from a Storm ⛈ [pt. 2]
We've all been there. In the middle of the most uncertain circumstance, wondering, "Will I make it through this?" or even, "Where are you God?". GOOD NEWS! The disciples were in the same boat as us (literally speaking) and Jesus taught them what to do. Let's discover God's teaching together! If...
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A Lesson 📓 from a Storm ⛈ [pt. 1]
We've all been there. In the middle of the most uncertain circumstance, wondering, "Will I make it through this?" or even, "Where are you God?". GOOD NEWS! The disciples were in the same boat as us (literally speaking) and Jesus taught them what to do. Let's discover God's teaching together! If...
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❇ Miracles ❈
The common worldview we find in humanity today takes all of God's miraculous works and reduces them to misunderstandings, mere symbols, or complete fabrications. But... our Lord is still a miracle working God! When we approach Christmas, we approach the ultimate miracle of God—Christ coming in…
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T h e M i s f i t s
Are you a misfit? Good news! You're in incredible company :) David, the shepherds who first saw Jesus, the disciples, and even Jesus himself were misfits. This last Sunday, Pastor LaRonna Rhodes encouraged us about the calling of God—how he does not look at our position, our likes and dislikes—he...
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WILL YOU SAY YES?
One of our great images for how to follow God is Jesus' mother—the virgin Mary. During the time that God called her to give birth to Christ, she demonstrated an immense proclivity towards complete submission, and passion for God's will. Taking our cue from her, let's answer the question: will you...
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Christmas Battles
The holidays are supposed to be joy-filled, fun, exciting times, right? Right!? But usually we run into Christmas Battles. From difficult family members, to burdensome financial pressures, holidays can turn into a war with emotions and people. On Sunday, Pastor Jonathan encouraged and taught us…
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Sharing our faith...
How do we share our faith? And why should we? On Wednesday, Cris McPhetridge—our Outreach Pastor—encouraged us on sharing our faith with others, walking out the life God has for us, and living like Jesus! Let's tune in. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our other…
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❤️ The Father’s Love ❤️
We've all been lost and distant from God—rebellious, sinful, and evil—but the Father's love is still here! We're going to look at the famous story of the prodigal son this Sunday, and understand what it means to be a servant vs. a son. If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out…
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🌊 BAPTISM 🌊
"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38) Jesus' pattern for our life comes into focus in baptism: as Jesus went down into the grave and emerged renewed, we too become...
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The Reality of GOD
How are we so confident in God's existence? Well, we can look to three things that speak to his existence: creation, the supernatural, and people's testimonies! For this Family Sunday, Pastor Jonathan gave a short word on each. Enjoy! If you're looking for more sermons and devotions check out our...
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How can I hear God’s voice?
If only we could hear God's voice all the time, right? Just have a special set of headphones or something that tells us exactly what we should do or how we should act. But, as we learn from the story of Samuel, God's voice is tough to recognize even when it's audible! This Sunday, Jacob Wallace...
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HEROES in the Valley
Our culture loves to paint the heroic picture, from caped crusaders to everyday legends who save the day in movies. But, let's face it, even the most glorious heroes have their faults. Join us this weekend as we explore the story of Ezekiel and his valley vision—how dry bones can be brought back…
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Be a HERO!
Our culture loves to paint the heroic picture, from caped crusaders to everyday legends who save the day in movies. But, let's face it, even the most glorious heroes have their faults. This weekend, let's take a page from the Bible and learn from one of the greats—Abigail—as she shows us what it...
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Our Friends from CityServe!
This Sunday, we were blessed by having Karl and Jennifer Hargestam speak about God's commission for all Christians to preach the Gospel, and share reports of their ministry—CityServe. They are passionate about empowering the church to reclaim their missional mandate to love thy neighborhood and...
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Westside Family Fellowship Church is simply a group of people from all walks of life whose lives have been transformed by Jesus. Listen along as we grow in Christ together! We encourage you to visit us in person every Sunday @10:00am and every Wednesday @7:00pm—’cause we’d love to hang out with you and see your beautiful face!You can join one of Westside’s small groups, see what we’ve got coming up, join the family we’ve cultivated here at Westside, and so much more at our website! Just visit us at www.westsidefamilyfellowship.church, or follow us on Instagram @westside_wasco and Facebook @Westside Family Fellowship.We CAN’T WAIT to get to know you!
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