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Life on the West Side

Life on the West Side

Written by: Nathan Guy
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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.© 2026 Life on the West Side Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Why Did Jesus Die?
    Feb 24 2026

    Who would anyone want to kill Jesus? What is the historical answer? What is the theological answer? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

    The sermon today is titled "Why Did Jesus Die?" This sermon is the third installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Galatians 2:20 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 22, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.


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    Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

    • See the Alpha Course Guide for more.

    I'd love to connect with you!

    • Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
    • Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
    • Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
    • Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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    27 mins
  • Who Is Jesus?
    Feb 18 2026

    Who Is Jesus Christ? Who is the Jesus of history? Who is the Jesus of the Gospels? Who is Jesus...to you? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

    The sermon today is titled "Who Is Jesus?" This sermon is the second installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 6:35 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 15, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.


    Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

    Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

    • See the Alpha Course Guide for more.

    I'd love to connect with you!

    • Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
    • Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
    • Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
    • Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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    28 mins
  • Is There More To Life Than This?
    Feb 16 2026

    Is this all there is? What if I told you the God I see in Jesus Christ offers the answers to your deepest longings? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.

    The sermon today is titled "Is There More To Life Than This?" This sermon is the first installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from John 14:6 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 8, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

    Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

    Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

    • Kandinsky, Composition VII
    • Songs: Peggy Lee, "Is That All There Is?" (1969); Green Day, "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (2004); Harry Styles, "Sign of the Times" (2017).
    • NYT: Average suicide rate rose 35% at the turn of the century.
    • Jim Carrey quote: Everyone should get rich and famous.
    • C. S. Lewis quote: If Christianity is true.

    I'd love to connect with you!

    • Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
    • Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
    • Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
    • Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
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    32 mins
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