Life on the West Side
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.
Episodes
How do I face bitterness and resentment? Can bitterness be replaced with blessing? The author of Hebrews answers "yes," and points us to the grace of God.
The sermon today is titled "Bitterness & Resentment." This sermon is the fourth installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 12:14-15. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Sea...
How do I face pain and suffering? What does a Christian say when confronted with the problem of evil? It seems to me that the problem of pain, evil, and suffering is a problem for everyone; but the Christian has a story that allows the glory of God to be revealed through it all. It is called the cross.
The sermon today is titled "Pain & Suffering." This sermon is the third installment in our recurring series "The ...
If your religious heritage is associated with the American Restoration Movement, have you ever wondered what makes us who we are? Our DNA betrays us. In this final of a 3-part series, we examine the freedom fount in the restoration movement, as expressed in Churches of Christ.
The sermon today is titled "The Freedom Fount." This sermon is the last installment in our series "Churches of Christ: Understanding Our Story....
If your religious heritage is associated with the American Restoration Movement, have you ever wondered what makes us who we are? Our DNA betrays us. In this second of a 3-part series, we examine the purity stream of the restoration movement, as expressed in Churches of Christ.
The sermon today is titled "The Purity Stream." This sermon is the second installment in our series "Churches of Christ: Understanding Our Sto...
If your religious heritage is associated with the American Restoration Movement, have you ever wondered what makes us who we are? Our DNA betrays us. In this first of a 3-part series, we examine the unity stream of the restoration movement, as expressed in Churches of Christ.
The sermon today is titled "The Unity Stream." This sermon is the first installment in our series "Churches of Christ: Understanding Our Story.&...
Unity. It was the prayer of Jesus. It is the sign of our identity. It is the proof of our Savior's presence. All will know we are Christ's disciples by how we treat one another. For we are one in Christ Jesus. In this three-part series, we explore the blessings, basis, and barriers to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The sermon today is titled "Barriers To Unity." This sermon is the third...
Unity. It was the prayer of Jesus. It is the sign of our identity. It is the proof of our Savior's presence. All will know we are Christ's disciples by how we treat one another. For we are one in Christ Jesus. In this three-part series, we explore the blessings, basis, and barriers to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The sermon today is titled "The Basis For Unity." This sermon is the sec...
Unity. It was the prayer of Jesus. It is the sign of our identity. It is the proof of our Savior's presence. All will know we are Christ's disciples by how we treat one another. For we are one in Christ Jesus. In this three-part series, we explore the blessings, basis, and barriers to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The sermon today is titled "The Blessings Of Unity." This sermon is the ...
Then a kingdom of love will be set up, and someone from David’s family will rule with fairness. He will do what is right and quickly bring justice” (Isaiah 16:5 CEV).
The final lesson in our series of discipleship is the final word on what it means to apprentice under a cross-carrying Messiah. This is how all will know that we are His disciples. Doing rightly, acting justly, and living as ambassadors of the kingdom of love.
The sermo...
What is the call of Christ to one who wants nothing more than to faithfully follow the scorned Savior who loves the whole world? What does it mean to exchange my will for His...and at what cost?
The sermon today is titled "Surrender." This sermon is the twenty-fifth installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from Luke 9:23 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, ...
What good is faith, if it has not works? What are words without deeds to match? What would it look like to live what we say we believe?
The sermon today is titled "Live Out The Gospel." This sermon is the twenty-fourth installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from Luke 24:19 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 7, 2025. All lessons fit under...
How might we approach evangelism? Come, walk with me. Share my life. And learn of Christ.
The sermon today is titled "Come Walk With Me." This sermon is the twenty-third installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from John 1:35-39 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 31, 2025 (PM). All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, ...
Jesus came…preaching (Mark 1:14). Just words? Tell that to creation (Gen 1:3). Just words? Words have conquered kingdoms and forged new worlds. And when it’s the word of the cross, the message of God’s glorious kingdom, the sword wielded by the Spirit to dispel the darkness and secure the faithful, it’s something greater still. Yes, we believe in the foolishness of preaching, for we know what appears so small, weak, and insignifica...
Jesus loved tables. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. And the Son of Man came…eating and drinking. Perhaps we can learn something about evangelism: who doesn’t love a table?
The sermon today is titled "Making Room For Jesus." This sermon is the twenty-first installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 13:1-2 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ ...
What is the goal of an apprentice? We have learned to be with Jesus and to become like Jesus. All of this is so that we can do as Jesus did…and does.
The sermon today is titled "Do As He Did." This sermon is the twentieth installment in our series "Follow Me." The Scripture reading is from 1 John 2:5-6 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 17, 2025. All lessons fit un...
Back To School. What are some helpful aims for beginning a new season of life? Just in time for a new season of Life on the West Side!
The sermon today is titled "Back To School." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 3, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This s...
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 wi...
One Another. Consider how we treat one another. Paul thinks it is a big deal. So should we.
The sermon today is titled "Greet One Another." It is the final installment in our series "One Another." The Scripture reading is from Romans 16:16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 6, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Lear...
One Another. Consider how we treat one another. Paul thinks it is a big deal. So should we.
The sermon today is titled "Instruct One Another." It is the eighth installment in our series "One Another." The Scripture reading is from Romans 15:14-16 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 29, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Gr...
One Another. Consider how we treat one another. Paul thinks it is a big deal. So should we.
The sermon today is titled "Have Jesus' Attitude Toward One Another." It is the seventh installment in our series "One Another." The Scripture reading is from Romans 15:1-7 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 22, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin...
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