WestWay Christian Church

The story of Jacob and Esau shows us what can happen when we trade what is valuable for what is temporary and try to take control of God’s promises instead of trusting Him. Even though Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau all make selfish and sinful choices, God continues to work through their brokenness and accomplish His purposes. Ultimately, their story points us to Jesus, the true Son who gives us what we could never earn by clothing us in His righteousness and bringing us into God’s family. Because of Jesus, we don’t have to pretend to be goo...

Jesus has designed His church so that everyone has a role. Leaders shepherd and equip God’s people, and the church body participates in recognizing leaders who demonstrate biblical character and faithfulness. When leaders lead faithfully and the body participates faithfully, the church grows toward the maturity and unity Jesus desires for His people.

“You’re just like your father.” Depending on your story, those words might sound like a compliment—or they might be the last thing you ever wanted to hear.

As Isaac’s story continues in Genesis 26, it becomes clear just how much he is like Abraham. He carries forward some of his father’s faith and worship, but he also repeats some of his father’s fear, deception, and failure to trust God.

Our families shape us in ways we don’t always recognize. Some of what we inherit is worth celebrating; some of it needs to end wit...

In the beginning the Word already existed. These words written by the Apostle John were written in his gospel and referred to the very beginning of time. The very beginning of the Bible. Who is the Word? Why does John use this word to describe him? How does the Old Testament talk about him? Does it matter? These are the questions that we will discuss on Sunday morning as we read the first few verses of the Gospel of John and discuss the importance of the Old Testament.

As Abraham’s story comes to a close, the promise God made to him continues through Isaac. Abraham gains a permanent foothold in the land God promised, God provides a wife for Isaac, and then Isaac and Rebekah face the same problem his parents once faced: they cannot have children. But instead of trying to accomplish God’s promise on his own terms, Isaac asks God. Genesis 23–25 reminds us that because God is faithful, we don’t have to grasp for what we need—we can ask Him.

Genesis 22 brings Abraham to the greatest test of his life. The God who promised him a son now asks him to offer that very son as a sacrifice. Abraham doesn’t know how God will resolve what seems impossible, but he trusts that God will remain faithful to His promise.  

At the moment everything seems lost, the LORD provides a substitute. Isaac lives because another dies in his place. This moment points beyond Abraham and Isaac to the greater provision God would make through Jesus. Genesis 22 reminds us that we do not approach God on our own terms or wit...

When God tells Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, those words carry meaning that can be easy for us to miss. Before continuing Abraham and Isaac’s story, we’ll step into Leviticus 1 to discover what God meant by a burnt offering. While Abraham would have understood sacrifice through the lens of his culture, Leviticus reveals God’s purpose: not appeasing an angry God, but providing a way for sinful people to draw near to Him. As we explore the meaning of the burnt offering, we’ll see why the wages of sin is death—and why Genesis 22 leaves us...

Genesis 21 reminds us that God keeps His promises. Isaac is born, Ishmael is delivered, and Abraham’s agreement with Abimelech prepares the way for promises that will be fulfilled generations later. For Israel, hearing this story on their way from slavery toward the Promised Land, the message was clear: God had been faithful before, and He could be trusted with what came next. The same is true for us: God’s past faithfulness gives us confidence to trust Him with what we cannot yet see.

This Sunday, we’ll gather for a special morning focused on encouraging and praying for those who serve in our schools. We’ll hear from two local principals as they share about the joys and challenges of serving students, how their faith in Christ has shaped the way they lead, and how our community can better support those working in education. We’ll also take time to honor and pray over every school employee in attendance as they begin another school year, asking God to give them wisdom, strength, peace, and encouragement for the days ahead.

Today, we're welcoming Sam Guilliams, President of NorthWest Haiti Christian Mission, for a special conversation about what God is doing in Haiti.For many years, WestWay has partnered with the ministry in Haiti through prayer, financial support, and relationships. This Sunday, we’ll hear firsthand about the work taking place, the challenges and opportunities facing the Haitian church, and how God continues to transform lives through faithful ministry.

Genesis 18-19 is often remembered as the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, but the biggest surprise isn't God's judgment-it's God's declaration that Lot was righteous. As we walk through Abraham's conversation with God and the events in Sodom, we'll wrestle with a question that changes everything: What does God mean when He calls someone righteous? This passage reminds us that righteousness isn't something we achieve through our performance but something God graciously gives to those who trust Him. 

God had made a covenant with Abraham, but that covenant was always about more than one man. In Genesis 17–18, God reveals that those who belong to Him are invited to trust His promises, follow Him in faithful obedience, and participate in His plan to bless the world. This covenant ultimately points to Jesus Christ, through whom we are welcomed into God’s family by grace. Join us as we discover what it means to live with the confidence and purpose of those who truly belong to God.

God had made a promise, but Abraham and Sarai grew tired of waiting. Instead of trusting God to do what He said He would do, they took matters into their own hands and attempted to accomplish through human effort what God had promised to accomplish Himself. The result was conflict, blame, suffering, and broken relationships. Yet even in the middle of the mess, God remained faithful-seeing, pursuing, and caring for those who had been hurt. Join us as we explore what happens when we stop trusting God, try to take control, and discover that God doesn't need our help...

Have you ever wondered if God's promises really apply to your situation? In Genesis 15, Abram struggles to reconcile what God has promised with what he can actually see, and God responds not with condemnation but with reassurance. Together, we'll discover how the cross of Christ gives us confidence to trust God even when his promises don't seem to make sense. 

Genesis 13-14 reveals both the cost and joy of love. As Abram pursues and rescues Lot despite his repeated failures, he reflects the character of the God who pursues us even when our choices lead us away from Him. Through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, we have been rescued and welcomed into God's family, and because we have been loved this way, we are called to love others in the same way. 

In Genesis 12, God calls Abram into the unknown with a powerful promise-to bless him, make him into a great nation, and use him to bless the world. Abram responded by stepping out in faith, trusting God even when he could not see the full picture ahead. This sermon explores how God's promises require faith-filled obedience and how Abram's journey becomes the foundation of God's redemptive plan. Through faith in Jesus, we are now included in that same promise and invited to live as people who trust God and carry His blessing to others. 

Genesis 11 shows that the problem has never been technology itself, but the human heart that uses God’s gifts to pursue self-glory, self-sufficiency, and life apart from Him. At Babel, humanity united around making a name for themselves rather than fulfilling God’s purposes, revealing the same temptation we still face today to be mastered by the things we create and consume. Yet even in judgment, God’s intervention was an act of mercy and grace, and the story ultimately points us forward to the unity God desires—not around ourselves, but around the good news of Jesus Christ.

WestWay is the kind of church that makes disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, then teaching these disciples to live in accordance to the words of Jesus. As his disciples, we take his message of God's mercy, grace and love starting in Scottsbluff through the ends of the earth.

Genesis 6-10 teaches that God's justice is not opposed to his love, but flows from it. In a world filled with corruption and rebellion, God preserves Noah through faith, protects His promises, and reaffirms His plan to work through His people to bring blessing and redemption to the world. 

On this day we honor mothers, we’re reminded that spiritual parenting is the calling of every believer—to receive a living faith and intentionally pass it on through prayer, discipleship, and example. With confidence that God’s Word always accomplishes His purpose, we pray that the same faith of those who came before us would remain strong in us and continue through us for generations to come.

God designed the church so that every believer is needed, and when we commit, show up, and use our gifts to love and serve one another, the whole body of Christ becomes stronger.

Sin doesn’t take long to show its power. After leaving the Garden, Adam and Eve carry sin with them, and it quickly takes root in the generations that follow. In Genesis 4–5, what begins as disobedience turns into violence, suffering, and death within the first family, revealing just how deeply broken the world has become. And yet, even here, God has not abandoned His purposes, continuing to work in the midst of the brokenness.

This Sunday, we wrap up Spring Thing 2026 by focusing on what it means to work the harvest—living out our calling to reach people who don’t yet know Jesus. Through the story of Andrew, we’ll see how God can use one simple act of obedience to create a life-changing ripple effect. Together, we’ll be challenged to identify “our one” and take practical steps to love, invite, and point them to Christ. Join us as we step into the mission—knowing we don’t go alone, because Jesus is with us every step of the way.

The Church isn’t just a place we go—it’s who we are, the people Christ purchased with His blood, His bride, and the pillar of truth in the world. Many of us misunderstand what the Church is, underestimate our role, or have been hurt along the way. Yet Scripture shows that to oppose or disregard the Church is to oppose Christ Himself. Our hope is that every believer will awaken to the Church’s value and actively participate in what God is doing in His people. Ultimately, the Church matters—and our love and participation reflect our love for J

Many of us think God wants us to follow rules and regulations as the way to relate to Him. But that’s never what He intended. From the very beginning, God hasn’t been after outward performance—He’s been after our hearts. He desires a real relationship with us, not just our obedience. On Easter, we’re reminded that through Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, everything needed for that relationship has already been accomplished. Not by our effort, but by His. Because of the blood of Christ, we’re not just forgiven—we’re invited. Invited to know God, and to be f...

How does the story of sin entering the world reveal both humanity’s failure and God’s plan for redemption from the very beginning? Sin entered through human rebellion, fracturing God’s good creation and our relationships. Yet even in brokenness, God’s plan for redemption was already set in motion, and His promise of restoration through Christ shapes the entire story of Scripture.

How does God intend intimacy to reflect covenantal love, unity, and faithfulness, and how can that guide our relationships? From the beginning, God designed intimacy to unite two lives in faithful covenant. When we see it through His design, it becomes more than desire—it becomes a reflection of His goodness and a guide for healthy relationships.

How does God’s design for male and female reveal His relational nature, and what does that mean for relationships today? Male and female were created to reflect God’s relational nature and complement one another in ways that honor Him. Though confusion and cultural messages can distort this design, Genesis provides clarity about God’s intentions for relationship, purpose, and mutual care.

How does God’s design for work and rest give our lives purpose and shape the way we live? From the beginning, work was part of God’s good design—not a curse or an afterthought. He created us to steward His world, to create, care, and contribute in ways that reflect His glory, giving our lives meaning and direction. Yet God didn’t create us only to work—He also modeled rest. By building rhythms of rest into creation, God reminds us that our value isn’t found in what we produce, but in who we are in Him. Embraci...

What does it mean that every person bears God’s image, and how should that shape the way we see ourselves and others? Every person reflects God’s image and bears intrinsic value, dignity, and purpose. Too often, we measure worth by performance or comparison, but Genesis reminds us that our identity comes from God alone, and we are called to live as His image-bearers in families, workplaces, and communities.

What does the order and goodness of creation tell us about the world we observe, and how does faith help us make sense of it? Genesis invites us to see the world not as random or chaotic, but as intentionally ordered and declared good by God. That order makes exploration possible and meaningful—science becomes an act of discovery, not competition with faith. When John 1 echoes “in the beginning,” it reminds us that creation is not only structured, but personal, rooted in the Word through whom all things were made. Together, Scripture and observation lead us toward wonder, humility, and tr...

What can the story of creation teach us about exploring the natural world with wonder, and how does faith fit alongside what we observe? The story of creation invites us to look at the natural world with awe and curiosity, not fear or skepticism. Science and faith aren’t enemies—both point us to God’s wisdom and creativity, and Genesis gives us a framework for understanding the world while keeping God at the center.

How can one sentence—“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”—reveal that God exists, is eternal, and rules over all things? He placed humanity to reflect His image and care for creation, but we chose to reject His kingship and make ourselves rulers, which brought brokenness and death. Jesus is the true King who offers redemption and invites us to live under His rule.

The kind of church that honors God praises God for what He's done and is doing.

The kind of church that honors God is the kind of church that selflessly serves others and boldly proclaims the Gospel.

The kind of church that honors God is the kind of church that gives generously.

The early church devoted themselves to gathering together—learning God’s Word, sharing life in fellowship, praying, worshiping, and supporting one another. Their consistent presence, encouragement, and unity created a vibrant community that spread the gospel. This week, we’ll explore what it means for us to follow their example today.

Pastors Cody Petersen and John Mulholland respond to questions asked by the church body- live and unscripted.

In the birth of Jesus, we see once and for all that God is for us—not against us.

Jesus’ birth is not just God visiting—it’s God dwelling with His people.