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Westwood Messages

Westwood Community Church
Jesus Christ
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Christianity
Sabbath
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Prayer Of St. Francis
Sermon On the Mount
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Westwood Community Church
Minnesota Prayer Breakfast

Westwood is a community of faith that experiences the love of Christ together and shares that love with others in the greater community and throughout the world. Every week we provide our Sunday messages in this podcast.

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Message from Pastor Dan Johnson on December 28, 2025

Message from Pastor Joel K. Johnson on December 24, 2025

Message from Pastor Clynt Reddy on December 21, 2025

Message from Pastor Ben Griffin on December 14, 2025

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Jim Troutfeder
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Episode: Teetering Between What Was vs What Can Be - Galatians
Connie Troutfeder
A woman who embodies grace and has experienced personal loss and renewal in her faith journey.
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Rod Provart
Executive Director of the Hope House
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Episode: Teetering Between Blessing & Cursing - Galatians
Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi
A long-time member of Westwood and preacher, with extensive experience in sharing the gospel.
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Episode: This is the Hour: Arise and Go! - Chosen
Dan Dye
Former leadership board chair
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Episode: Blessed to be a Blessing - 30th Anniversary - Standalone Messages 2025
Jerry Barnaby
Current leadership board chair
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Chris Aldrich
Co-pastor of the new church plant Garden City Church
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Ellen Aldrich
Co-pastor of the new church plant Garden City Church
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Steve Spear
Director of Church Engagement with World Vision and humanitarian advocate
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Hosts

Ben Griffin
Part of the teaching team and Pastor at Westwood, focusing on delivering messages that encourage personal and collective faith.
Joel
Senior Pastor of Westwood Community Church, known for delivering insightful sermons that emphasize trust in God and community unity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Good Stuff

    I grew up going to Westwood. I now live almost 10 hours away. This is such a great opportunity to stay in touch with the church and hear great sermons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2A78
    United States14 years ago
  • AmaZing!

    Like the title says-Amazing! So happy to be lead to all the great friendly people at Westwoods. Just listen, or better yet stop in, your life will change !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonka23
    United States16 years ago
  • Amazing and inspired teaching

    I attend Westwood regularily and for the first time in my life I look foreward to going to Church. The sermons challenge you to grow and become the kind of Christian that God really wants you to be. I was really excited to find out that the sermons are available on iTunes. Most of them are a series so it's great to catch up if I miss a Sunday. It's also nice to be able to review them before the next service. If you want to get closer to God and learn what being a Christian means, listen to th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamBob1
    United States19 years ago
  • Laughter is sign of God's goodness

    Joel hits it out of the park in his witness that we were all born to laugh to bear witness to the God of joy. "Laughter is God's hand on the shoulder of a weary world." In the stress we bear each day, this message reminds us of God's intent that a life to the full means confidence, trust and faith. To God, nothing is too amazing! Laugh in the Lord.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tom Langseth
    United States19 years ago

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The messages are highlighted as uplifting and encouraging, with many expressing excitement about learning and growing spiritually through the sermons.
Listeners appreciate the opportunity to stay connected with their faith community, even from a distance.
The teaching style resonates well with the audience, as it combines personal testimonies with scriptural reflections, fostering a sense of belonging and inspiration.

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Teetering Between Real Faith vs Counterfeit Faith - Galatians
Q: Am I gospel grounded?
I need to evaluate the core of my beliefs regarding the gospel.
Teetering Between Real Faith vs Counterfeit Faith - Galatians
Q: What is the gospel that you embrace?
It is important to assess if one's belief is genuinely rooted in the gospel of grace and not a counterfeit version.
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Q: How could that fit in that way of operating the way God's called us to fit in our context?
Tim emphasizes the importance of knowing names and building relationships with those around you as it leads to authentic encounters over the table, reflecting Christ's love.
Meals as Enacted Mission - Unreasonable Hospitality
Q: How have you seen the power of the table play out in your house?
Tim recounts his personal transformation through experiencing hospitality and love from others when he was at his lowest, illustrating how it reflects the message of the gospel.
Meals as Enacted Mission - Unreasonable Hospitality
Q: What is this discipleship house thing you're doing?
Tim explains that the discipleship house is a three-plus-one year program aimed at helping young men understand and apply their faith in everyday life by living in close community.

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This podcast focuses on sharing messages that emphasize the importance of a personal relationship with God and understanding the core messages of Christianity. It covers themes such as grace, identity in Christ, community, prayer, and service, while using reflective discussions and personal anecdotes to engage listeners. Notably, it features sermons that encourage spiritual growth, authenticity, and collective faith within a Christian framework, often drawing on scripture to illustrate points. Overall, it aims to inspire listeners to nurture their faith and foster genuine connections with others.

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1. Jim Troutfeder
2. Connie Troutfeder
3. Rod Provart
4. Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi
5. Dan Dye
6. Jerry Barnaby
7. Chris Aldrich
8. Ellen Aldrich

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