These are our Sunday morning messages and Wednesday night Bible studies. Most of them are presented by our pastor, John W. Crowder.
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FBC Westwood is located in the beautiful mountain town of Westwood near Lake Almanor in Northern California, First Baptist Church of Westwood is a church dedicated to helping you find a connection with God and with others. Regardless of your background or what you've been through in your life, we believe that God loves you and has a plan and purpose for you. Our community is unique and focused on helping you find a relationship with God that is authentic and exciting, while creating an envir ...
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In this week's sermon we continue our series "Make Room" and look at the idea of making room for God's plan. We look at the angel talking to Mary and how she made room for and trusted in God's plan. While a bit of a deviation from our planned advent series, what better time to talk about God's plan than at Christmas? We should always be looking to …
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In this week's sermon we continue our Advent series and discuss the idea of peace. We look at a couple of phrases out of the Christmas story in Luke 2 that tells us that Jesus is "for all people," and that he "is made known." As we look at the idea of making room, we want to make sure that the focus is not always on ourselves, but that we are going…
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In this week's sermon we look at the idea of making room for Jesus. This comes from Isaiah's prophecy that they would have to physically make room for Jesus when we was born. We look at the idea that we often push Jesus to the side rather than having him on his throne in the middle of our lives. we need Jesus as he is the light that illuminates the…
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In this week's sermon we close out our Thanksgiving series by looking at the idea of "Kingdom Gratitude" in Hebrews 12:28. In this verse we see both the source and expression of true gratitude. We hope that the passage and powerful stories shared are impactful to you and help you truly give thanks this Thanksgiving as well as help you have a heart …
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In this week's sermon in our Thanksgiving series "How to be Thankful," we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18. Within this we talk about the need for always rejoicing and being thankful, the idea that we are able to choose whether or not we are thankful, and that it is God's will for us to always be rejoicing, praying, and being thankful. We are glad t…
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Fostering a Heart of Gratitude
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In this week's sermon we begin a new sermon series on Thanksgiving and thankfulness. This week we look at Psalm 136 and the idea of fostering a heart of gratefulness. We're glad that you made it to this week's video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.…
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In this week's sermon we look at Ephesians 6:10 and Paul's command to us to be strong by being strengthened by God. This applies to all aspects of life, as we look at that any other way we try and be strengthened will always fall short. God wants us to thrive. Not in a prosperity sense, but in a way that is actively serving and living for him. And …
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In this week's sermon, we look at 1 Samuel 12 and how Samuel tells us how we can go about changing the fallen, sinful world around us. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com.…
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As we close out our series "A Bigger Story" on the book of Ephesians, we look this week at the importance of our Christian walk. We're glad that you made it to this video! We're also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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In this week's sermon, we take a break from our series "A Bigger Story" as we celebrate our pastor, John Crowder's 30th anniversary with FBC West. We look at Philippians 1:3-7 to see the Apostle Paul's love for the church at Philippi. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on…
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In this week's sermon we look at Ephesians 3:16-20 and how we are united to the Lord because of and in his love. Theres lots of things that we can, should, and need to talk about at church, but ultimately, everyone needs to know the simple yet wonderful and profound truth: Jesus loves you. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video co…
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As we continue our sermon series "A Bigger Story," we look at the explanation of the Gospel in Ephesians 2:1-10, God's grace, how it unites us to Him, and how it unites us to one another. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, v…
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In this week's sermon we start a new series called "A Bigger Story," looking at God's story of grace and redemption throughout the book of Ephesians. In this week's sermon, we look at how life is a story and how God writes it. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information about our …
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In this week's sermon, we look at 1 Peter 5:6-7 and how God commands us to humble ourselves before him both for his glory and for our benefit. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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As we close our Summer series on biblical use of water, we look at the use of rivers and how they always represent God's provision of life and sustainability. This is true whether the river in in the Lucious garden, a desert, or in eternal life. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit our youtube channel. For more inf…
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As we begin to wind down our Summer series on water, we look at a fairly obscure Psalm to see how understanding how big God really is leads us to a deeper relationship with him. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, look us up on youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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In this week's sermon we continue our Summer series talking about water and how it shows up in Scripture. Jeremiah 17:5-8 discusses the difference between simply being alive and flourishing as we are either rooted in God's living water or simply getting it enough to merely stay alive. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video componen…
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In this week's sermon we look at Romans 6:1-4 and discuss the idea of being raised to new life while we look at baptism. We are glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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In this week's sermon we continue our series on the usage of water in Scripture as we look at Jesus' teaching on kindness and service to one another, as he describes providing someone with the simplicity of a cup of water. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worsh…
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In this week's sermon, we look at three different stories and three different responses of obedience to God's instruction, all having to do with God's healing power through water. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbc…
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In this week's sermon, we continue our series "Come to the Water" as we discuss sin and how it is like using a broken cistern. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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In this week's sermon we continue our Summer series about the Bible's exploration and relationship to water. We look at Isaiah 43 and how in the worst and "driest" of times, God can provide a stream and aid the situation. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Music. For more information on our worship…
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In this week's sermon, we take a look at our week ahead of VBS and discuss what our kids will talk about throughout the week. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element visit our youtube channel. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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As we continue our Summer series in the uses of water in the Bible, we look this week at Jesus walking on water through the storm. We discuss many aspects of this story, including how to get through a storm, the idea of faith, and Jesus always being there in the midst of a storm. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video component, vi…
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As we continue our sermon series "Come to the Water," we look at Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3. We use this as a template for how we begin discipleship to Christ and the need for repentance in order to do so. We're glad that you made it to this video! We are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information on our worship services or…
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In this week's sermon, we start a new series called "Come to the Water." In said series, we will spend the Summer looking at different stories and ways in which water is used in the Bible. This week, we look at how Jesus is like water, and how we should go about approaching him as we do water. We're glad that you made it here! For a video element, …
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In this week's sermon, our friend and the director of the Waco Regional Baptist Association, Terry Johnston, joins us to talk about how the church should be both communal and missional and how the two coincide with one another.โดย Terry Johnston
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In this week's sermon we continue our series "Yes, You" as we look at the little known character of John-Mark in the New Testament. Though John Mark doesn't get a lot of credit, he was a key part to the start of the early church. Often behind the scenes, there are many instances in which John-Mark was present and involved in major events. Just beca…
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In this week's sermon we look at Joshua chapter 2 and how God was able to use Rehab, the very definition of an outsider, for his purpose and to further his kingdom. God uses people like Rahab to show that it is him who is working and doing the incredible things, not us. If God can use someone like Rahab, then all we have to do is be humble enough t…
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As we start a new series this week, "Yes, You," we look at David's battle against Goliath and how he was the least likely to succeed. But, he allowed God to work through him despite his own inadequacies and succeeded. We can also humbly go before GOd and allow hi to work in us, rather than trying to do things on our own and counting on ourselves. W…
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In this week's sermon we start a new series called "What's My Purpose?" In it, we will look at Luke 14-16, and start this week with chapter 14. We're glad that you made it here! For a video component visit the youtube link in the show notes. For more information about our worship services or church in general, visit fbcwest.com…
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In this week's sermon we look at how this past week's total eclipse is similar in comparison to our relationship with God. Mainly, we want to see that while God serves, has done, and does incredible things for us, we ultimately exist to serve him rather than him existing to serve us. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, …
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When Cultures Collide- Daniel 4
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Our Wednesday Night Bible study takes a much different format from our Sunday sermons that we post. We are currently studying the book of Daniel, really diving into the book and opening up all of its intricacies for discussion. In this, you will hear our pastor, John Crowder, primarily, but also questions and discussions from others in the group. D…
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In this week's sermon we look at the "Now What?" of Easter. As we go through the books of Acts and Ephesians we see to respond to Easter and how our lives are now different because of it. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, go to the link in the shownotes. For more information on our worship services and church as a wh…
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Wednesday Night Bible Study- When Cultures Collide: Daniel
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Our Wednesday Night Bible study takes a much different format from our Sunday sermons that we post. We are currently studying the book of Daniel, really diving into the book and opening up all of its intricacies for discussion. In this, you will hear our pastor, John Crowder, primarily, but also questions and discussions from others in the group. D…
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Happy Easter! In this week's sermon we look verse by verse at how the disciples and Mary Magdalene came to find the empty tomb and Jesus' resurrected body. We are thankful for what this day represents and how it changes us and gives us hope for eternity. If you haven't heard this message before, please reach out to us and we'd love to talk to you a…
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Journey to the Cross- Hosanna
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As we finish our series "Journey to the Cross" leading up to Good Friday and Easter, we look at Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem and all of Jesus' qualities and attributes that went along with it. We're glad that your made it here! For a video component see the link in the show notes. For more information on our worship services or church as a w…
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Journey to the Cross: In the Garden
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In this week's sermon we continue our series, "Journey to Cross," as we build up to Good Friday and Easter. In this week's sermon we look at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing in on his prayers and how he went about it. We are glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, visit the link in the show notes. For more information …
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Journey to the Cross- Will you Really?
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In this week's sermon we discuss Peter's claim that he would die for Jesus, but then turn to his outright denial of him. We look at how proximity to Jesus affects out relationship to him, and how we can do the same thing as Peter if we're not careful. We're glad that you made it to this podcast! For a video element, visit the link in the show notes…
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In this week's sermon we discuss Peter's claim that he would die for Jesus, but then turn to his outright denial of him. We look at how proximity to Jesus affects out relationship to him, and how we can do the same thing as Peter if we're not careful. We're glad that you made it to this podcast! For a video component, check the link in the show not…
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Journey to the Cross- A House of Prayer
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In this week's sermon we continue our series "Journey to the Cross." This week we look at Mark chapter 11 as Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple. We discuss the true purpose for the temple and the church as Jesus declares that it is to be "A House of Prayer." We're glad that you made it here! For a video component to this podcast, cli…
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Journey to the Cross: An Unexpected Miracle
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In this week's sermon we look at John Chapter 11 where Jesus heals Lazarus. We look at how God allows us to be apart of his workings and miracles. By the end, we see the plot to kill Jesus and how this leads us to the cross. We're glad that you made it here! For a video element, click the link in the show notes. For more information on our worship …
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In this week's sermon we begin a new series that takes us to Easter Sunday. We look at Luke chapter 9 and discuss Jesus' determination and decision to go to the cross. We're glad that you made it here! For a video element visit the link below. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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This week is a little bit different as we recap and talk about our annual DNow weekend for our students. We hear from some of our students and have a sermon discussing the main themes and topics of community that we talked about over the weekend.โดย Robert Hillier
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Standing Firm in Christian Fellowship
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In this week's sermon as conclude our series on 1 Thessalonians, we discuss how find God's will, stay in communion with him, and stay focused on him.โดย John Crowder
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In this week's sermon we discuss how to practice holiness and how to stand firm in it. 1 Thessalonians 4 shows us the importance of walking with God and continuing to grow in our relationship with him.โดย John Crowder
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Standing Firm in Everyday Life
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In this week's sermon we continue our series "Standing Firm" through the book of 1 Thessalonians. In an interesting chapter, we go talk through 1 Thessalonians 3 and how it prescribes certain necessities to our everyday life. Without faith and community, it is not possible to get through the inevitability of life's afflictions.…
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In this week's sermon we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians and look at the second chapter. In it we talk about how we read God's word, how he adopts us as his children, and how those two things power us through adversity and suffering, and how we can stay standing firm in suffering.โดย John Crowder
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In this week's sermon we start a new series on 1 Thessalonians. In 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Paul talk about what Charles Spurgeon described as "The Divine Sisters:" Faith, Hope, and Love. We see how these are the signs of a person living out their Christianity, what they are, and how to display them. In doing so we see what it means to be standing firm…
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Don’t Overlook, the Overlooked
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In this week's sermon, our guest preacher, Joe bailey, discusses the difference between worldly and heavenly greatness. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! For a video element, click the link in the description. For more information about our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com…
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