Westside Christian Church in Bradenton, FL invites you to join us as we Share Jesus, Build Believers, and Show God's Love through our weekly podcast with teaching from Lead Pastor Matt Ennis.
Westside Christian Church - Sunday Messages
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Westside Christian Church in Bradenton, FL invites you to join us as we Share Jesus, Build Believers, and Show God's Love through our weekly podcast with teaching from Lead Pastor Matt Ennis.
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July 12, 2026
Release
<p>This powerful message challenges us to examine what we're truly holding onto in our spiritual journey. Drawing from Jesus's prayer in Luke 22:42 where He says 'not my will, but yours be done,' we're confronted with the radical difference between self-actualization and sanctification. While our culture constantly pushes us toward living our truth and becoming our best selves, the Christian journey calls us to something entirely different: denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and looking more like Jesus rather than a better version of ourselves. The sermon walks us through Jesus's ultimate act of submission, from Gethsemane to the cross, where despite having the power to stop everything, He chose silence, surrender, and intercession. His submission wasn't weakness but intentional strength, releasing control for the Father's will. We're invited to consider what we're gripping too tightly: finances, relationships, addictions, anxiety, worldly success, or pride. The question isn't whether we have something to submit, but whether we'll have the courage to nail it to the cross and trust that there is no other name but Jesus through which we find salvation and freedom. </p>
July 5, 2026
Let's Eat Together
<p>This message explores the power of fellowship meals and challenges us to rethink who belongs at our table. In Acts 2:42–47, the early church devoted themselves to breaking bread together as a vital expression of their faith. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shared meals with religious leaders, sinners, tax collectors, and disciples, using the table for teaching, grace, and transformation. His example reminds us that hospitality is a gospel practice, inviting us to make room for those who might otherwise be overlooked. The question is simple but challenging: who is God calling you to welcome to your table?</p>
June 28, 2026
Scripture Reading
<p>What if the key to transforming our entire existence could be found in a single book? This message explores the profound power of Scripture through the remarkable story of a young man who discovered a Bible in a cave while living as a homeless wanderer. Despite having experienced extreme wealth through his father and fame through his mother's Hollywood connections, he found neither brought happiness. Yet when he stumbled upon God's Word in that dark cave, everything changed. This powerful testimony reminds us that Psalm 119:105 isn't just poetry—it's reality: God's Word truly is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. The message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to actually experiencing a relationship with Him, using the analogy of a chef who doesn't truly understand pizza until tasting it. We're invited to embrace the MAPS approach to Scripture: Meditate and Memorize, Apply, Pray, and Share. The visual demonstration with lights powerfully illustrates how Scripture works in our lives—starting as a small footlamp showing us just the next step, then becoming a floodlight illuminating our entire path. Whether we're struggling with health issues, trust, or sharing our faith, God's Word provides specific guidance for each step of our journey. The call isn't to perfection or legalism, but to quality engagement with Scripture that deepens our relationship with Christ.</p>
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