SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
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SunWest exists to guide all people into a lifelong authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
Episodes
- I AM - Part 5: The Way, the Truth, and the Life; Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck presents "I AM - Part 5: The Way, the Truth, and the Life." This episode explores Jesus' claim "I am the way, the truth, and the life" and the nature of truth, suggesting it is a person to follow.
- I AM - Part 4: The Good Shepard, Annie Mackinnon
This sermon focuses on Jesus's fourth 'I am' statement, identifying him as the Good Shepherd. It contrasts the shepherd's care with the self-interest of a hired hand and the predatory nature of a wolf, emphasizing Jesus's defense and ultim…
- I AM - Part 3: He's Him, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon, "I AM - Part 3: He's Him," by Pastor Matt Dyck, examines Jesus' declaration, 'Before Abraham was, I Am.' The message highlights this controversial statement as a claim to divinity that continues to provoke a response.
- I AM - Part 2: The Light of the World, Pastor Matt Dyck
In the second part of the 'I AM' series, Pastor Matt Dyck discusses Jesus's claim to be the 'light of the world.' The sermon suggests that seeing Jesus clearly brings clarity to other aspects of life.
- I AM - Part 1: The Bread of Life, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon, "I AM - Part 1: The Bread of Life," by Pastor Matt Dyck, delves into Jesus' seven
- Easter Sunday, Pastor Matt Dyck
This Easter Sunday sermon from SunWest Church reflects on the significance of Good Friday and Easter as historical turning points and invitations to a new life. It highlights Jesus' victory over death and despair, inviting all to explore f…
- Good Friday, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon reflects on Good Friday, emphasizing the weight of the cross and God's love, and Easter Sunday's celebration of Jesus' victory over death. SunWest Church invites everyone to their services for a potentially life-changing experi…
- Before I Go - Part 2: Grave Clothes To Swaddling Clothes, Pastor Colton Willms
This sermon, "Before I Go - Part 2: Grave Clothes To Swaddling Clothes," by Pastor Colton Willms, discusses Jesus preparing his disciples for grief and loss. It highlights how joy can coexist with pain and how the resurrection signifies ne…
- Before I Go - Part 1: It's Better This Way, Pastor Colton Willms
Pastor Colton Willms discusses Jesus' statement 'It is best for you that I go' before his crucifixion. The sermon explores how the Holy Spirit is an upgrade, bringing God's presence, guidance, and transformation.
- Miracles - Part 7: Four Days Late, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck discusses the miracle of Jesus arriving four days late, the seventh sign in John. This story explores themes of waiting, faith, grief, and doubt, culminating in a significant revelation of Jesus' identity.
- Miracles - Part 6: The Blind Man Saw It First, Pastor Matt Dyck
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Dyck explores the Gospel of John's themes of light and darkness, sight and blindness, using the story of a man born blind. The episode questions who is truly blind and challenges a persistent religious mindset.
- Miracles - Part 5: Rowing Hard, Going Nowhere, Pastor Matt Dyck
In "Miracles - Part 5: Rowing Hard, Going Nowhere," Pastor Matt Dyck discusses the disciples' experience of rowing hard yet going nowhere during a storm. The sermon explores finding power in powerlessness amidst resistance.
- Miracles - Part 4: Bread, Fish...and Chopped Liver?, Pastor Matt Dyck
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Dyck discusses the miracle of the bread and fish, highlighting Jesus' message about spiritual hunger and offering Himself as the true sustenance.
- Miracles - Part 3: Do You Want To Get Well?, Pastor Matt Dyck
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Dyck explores Jesus' question, “Do you want to get well?” He suggests that many prefer victimhood to victory and uses the third sign in John's Gospel to illustrate Jesus confronting paralysis and religious confo…
- Miracles - Part 2: A Lifetime In A Day, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon, part of the Miracles series, discusses the second sign in the Gospel of John: the healing of the nobleman's son. Pastor Matt Dyck explains how this event, where eternity intersects with the present, highlights the lifelong nat…
- Miracles - Part 1: When The Ordinary Runs Out, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon explores Jesus' miracles in John's Gospel, explaining they are 'signs' revealing Jesus' identity and God's actions. The series encourages belief and trust in Jesus, suggesting faith involves more than just spectacle or easy ans…
- What If We Prayed - Part 4: Only One Thing Needed, Pastor Matt Dyck
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Dyck addresses the distractions of modern life and highlights the importance of prayer as the one essential choice for followers of Jesus, contrasting a prayerful life with one that is accidental and reactive.
- What If We Prayed - Part 3: Why God Doesn't Always Answer Our Prayers, Willy Reimer
This message explores why God sometimes says
- What If We Prayed - Part 2: Teach Us How To Pray, Willy Reimer
This sermon explores the Lord's Prayer as a framework for conversation with God, focusing on how to express needs and struggles and the central role of forgiveness, regardless of religious background.
- What If We Prayed - Part 1: The One Thing, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck introduces the 'What If We Prayed' sermon series at SunWest Church, beginning January 4, 2026. The series encourages seeking God through 21 days of prayer and fasting, open to all experience levels.
- Christmas Eve 2025: Missing Christmas, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck's Christmas Eve 2025 sermon discusses the true message of Jesus' birth and the concern that many are missing it.
- Promises Kept - Part 4: The Promise We Keep Misplacing, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck discusses how the Christmas story fulfills God's historical promises, highlighting an ancient promise that people often misplaced their faith in due to impatience. This tendency to misplace faith persists even with the ful…
- Promises Kept - Part 3: The Story Behind The Story, Pastor Kendall Feenstra
This sermon explores how Old Testament prophecies are reflected in the Gospel of Matthew, highlighting God's faithfulness through historical events and Joseph's story. It emphasizes God's continuous presence and the fulfillment of promises.
- Promises Kept - Part 2: Promises In The Dark, Willy Reimer
This sermon discusses Isaiah's prophecy of a child named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, which was fulfilled centuries later in Bethlehem. It draws a connection between God's fulfillment of past promis…
- Promises Kept - Part 1: Joy To The World, Pastor Colton Willms
This sermon, part of the 'Promises Kept' series, uses Psalm 98 to explore the theme of God's faithfulness and the rediscovery of joy, connecting ancient songs and prophecies to the birth of Jesus.
- Life In Babylon - Part 7: The End Is In The Means, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon, part 7 of the 'Life in Babylon' series by Pastor Matt Dyck at SunWest Church, focuses on Daniel's experience of standing firm in a compromising culture, leading to the lion's den. The episode highlights that the real miracle o…
- Life In Babylon - Part 6: The Writing On The Wall, Pastor Matt Dyck
In "Life In Babylon - Part 6: The Writing On The Wall," Pastor Matt Dyck explores how contemplating our time on Earth can reshape our priorities and goals. He uses Daniel's challenge to Babylonian perspectives to illustrate how an eternal…
- Life In Babylon - Part 5: Animal Or Human?, Pastor Matt Dyck
This episode of the SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast, titled 'Life In Babylon - Part 5: Animal Or Human?', examines the story of Daniel and his friends from a different perspective, potentially identifying more with King Nebuchadnezzar…
- Life In Babylon - Part 4: Even If, Pastor Matt Dyck
In 'Life in Babylon - Part 4: Even If,' Pastor Matt Dyck discusses Daniel's three friends confronting Babylon's challenges. Their convictions lead to a public ultimatum, showcasing a faith intended to be re-lived.
- Life In Babylon - Part 3: Rock Bottom, Pastor Matt Dyck
This episode, Life In Babylon - Part 3: Rock Bottom, features Pastor Matt Dyck. It examines Daniel's interpretation of a prophetic dream concerning societal rise and fall, challenging listeners to consider where their true hope lies.
- Life In Babylon - Part 2: The Daniel Dilemma, Pastor Matt Dyck
This sermon explores the concept of 'Babylon' as a mentality rather than a place. It discusses the challenge of maintaining identity and purpose while living within and influencing this 'Babylon', drawing lessons from the biblical figures…
- Life In Babylon - Part 1: Learning to Live in Babylon, Pastor Matt Dyck
In the first part of the "Life in Babylon" series, Pastor Matt Dyck explores how to maintain character and integrity within a contentious culture, emphasizing the importance of loving God and people through courageous and graceful truth-te…
- Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 5: Celebrating a Story Worth Telling, Pastor Matt Dyck
SunWest Church is celebrating 30 years of God's faithfulness. This milestone event invites attendees to reflect on the church's history, celebrate current activities, and look forward to the future.
- Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 4: The Hero vs. The Villain, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck discusses the hero and villain archetypes found in stories like Batman and the Joker, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, Frodo and Sauron, and Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. He explains that the distinction between them is…
- Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 3: A Life Worth Imitating, Pastor Colton Willms
This sermon discusses the concept of a guide, using examples like Yoda and Gandalf, to illustrate the need for guidance in life. Pastor Colton Willms emphasizes that Jesus acts as the good shepherd, guiding us towards the lives He intends…
- Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 2: Life-Giving Conflict - The Canadian Apology Problem, Willy Reimer
This sermon, "Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 2: Life-Giving Conflict," examines the connection between conflict avoidance, particularly the Canadian habit of apologizing, and mental health. It suggests that embracing conflict, as exempl…
- Live a Story Worth Telling - Part 1: What Do You Want?, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck explains that the essential elements making stories compelling also give life meaning, reflecting the gospel of Jesus. He encourages listeners to live a story worth telling, rather than wasting their lives.
- Summer in the Sand: 5 - Short Path Long Lesson, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck's sermon
- Summer in the Sand: 4 - The Whisper Louder Than Fire, Noah Toth
This sermon discusses Elijah's experience of God's voice as a gentle whisper after a display of power. It highlights the significance of recognizing this whisper for guidance and sustenance during difficult times.
- From Lost To Lifeline, Courtney Armstrong
In this sermon, Courtney Armstrong discusses the concept of the Gospel as a mission to live out after being saved, using the story of the Samaritan woman and real-life examples.
- Summer in the Sand: 3 - Royal Rumble, Pastor Matt Dyck
Pastor Matt Dyck discusses Jacob's solitary night wrestling with God, an encounter that left him wounded, renamed, and transformed. The sermon suggests that God's confrontational presence can be the catalyst for genuine transformation.
- The God We Don't Want: 2 - The Lord, Brad Huebert
This sermon explores the concept of God as Lord, challenging listeners to embrace aspects of faith they may find difficult, particularly the Lordship of Jesus, and consider its practical meaning in their lives.
- The God We Don't Want: 1 - The Judge, Brad Huebert
Brad Huebert discusses reconciling God as the ultimate Judge with God as perfect love. The message explores overcoming personal struggles with judgment and condemnation.
- Summer in the Sand: 2 - The Path Of Patience, Pastor Kendall Feenstra
Pastor Kendall Feenstra
- Summer in the Sand: 1 - Moses And Manna, Pastor Colton Willms
This episode explores the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites receiving manna in the desert. It highlights themes of God's daily provision, constant presence, and the importance of trusting Him one day at a time to find rest.
- To Be Continued...: Part 8 - Faith Is A Group Project, Pastor Matt Dyck
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Dyck uses Acts 10 to explain that faith is a communal activity. The story of Peter and Cornelius demonstrates how God uses relationships for breakthrough, suggesting that individual faith might be missing a cruc…
- To Be Continued...: Part 7 - The Brilliance, Pastor Matt Dyck
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- To Be Continued...: Part 6 - The "Uncomfortable" Truth, Pastor Matt Dyck
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- To Be Continued...: Part 5 - Rise To The Occasion, Pastor Colton Willms
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- To Be Continued...: Part 4 - The Unstoppable Church, Willy Reimer
This sermon explores the radical courage of the early church, drawing from Acts 5. It questions what empowered the apostles to preach boldly despite persecution and discusses the implications of their faith for followers of Jesus today.