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SunWest Church Weekly Sermon PodcastSunWest Stories, Episode 2: Pastor Matt Dyck2024-09-01: God was never intended just to be something to "believe in". A relationship with God is something we can experience. Throughout our community God is transforming lives. Join us this week and be encouraged and inspired as we hear impactful stories of life change.2024-09-0140 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon PodcastSunWest Stories, Episode 1: Pastor Matt Dyck2024-08-04 God was never intended just to be something to "believe in". A relationship with God is something we can experience. Throughout our community God is transforming lives. Join us this week and be encouraged and inspired as we hear impactful stories of life change.2024-09-0145 min
Counting CapitalSunwest Bank with Chairman and CEO Eric HovdeOn this episode of Counting Capital, Buchanan Street Partners Chairman Robert Brunswick is joined by Eric Hovde, Chairman and CEO of Sunwest Bank. Together, they delineate the banking business model and its critical role in the national economy, while also examining the industry's regulatory landscape and the rise of private credit. They further delve into the history and development of Sunwest Bank, highlighting the challenges faced during financial crises and the strategic decisions that fueled its growth. Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Counting Capital Podcast. To learn more about Buchanan Street Partners, p...2024-07-2754 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2024-05-05 Compassion SundaySunWest has, for many years, strategically partnered with Compassion Canada to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. We are joined this week by a Compassion alumni. Come and hear the story of life change that can happen when we do for the one what we wish we could do for the many. You may not be able to change the world, but you can help change someone’s world. Join us this Sunday as you will be inspired and challenged to make a difference.2024-05-0534 min
Lykken on Lending11-10-2023 Angel AI with Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage (Part 2)The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries is undeniable. From healthcare and manufacturing to the world of finance, AI is changing the way we operate, offering solutions that are faster, more accurate, and tailored to individual needs. One of the most notable implementations in the mortgage industry is the Angel AI by SunWest Mortgage, The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives is changing the way industries operate, offering automated, precise, and tailored solutions. The mortgage industry, known for its intricate processes and paperwork, is one that stands to benefit enormously from...2023-11-1059 min
Lykken on Lending10-10-2023 Angel AI with Pavan Agarwal of SunWest Mortgage (Part 1)The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries is undeniable. From healthcare and manufacturing to the world of finance, AI is changing the way we operate, offering solutions that are faster, more accurate, and tailored to individual needs. One of the most notable implementations in the mortgage industry is the Angel AI by SunWest Mortgage, The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives is changing the way industries operate, offering automated, precise, and tailored solutions. The mortgage industry, known for its intricate processes and paperwork, is one that stands to benefit enormously from these advancements. Today...2023-10-1054 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2023-09-24 Words to Live By - Part 1: Don't Do Life Alone, Pastor Matt DyckWords create. In the beginning God spoke creation into existence. Today when we speak we can bring things into existence. We can build up and tear down, and we can create cultures and environments through our words. The words we choose will shape us over time. Join us for this six week series as we look at the values of SunWest… the words that we have chosen to live by.2023-09-2454 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2023-09-17 Kick-Off Sunday, Pastor Matt DyckIt’s a wonderful time of the year! The SunWest ministry year begins again. Invite your family and friends for a celebratory Kick-Off service, with a free hot dog bbq lunch and family activities provided after.2023-09-1950 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2023-03-26 Share What You Love, Pastor Dave ChowAs we wrap up Missions Month, we celebrate the fact that SunWest is on mission. We have partnered with work in international locations in Australia and Papua New Guinea, El Salvador, Burma, Thailand, Hawaii, Mexico, as well as locally across Calgary and in our own communities.
The Gospels also invite us, as followers of Jesus, to be involved in mission. We are called to share what we love and help make the name of Jesus famous. We all have an active part to play.2023-03-2646 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2022-10-23 All Who Wander, Mark WessnerWherever you have wandered, your true home is with Jesus. We are excited to have guest speaker Mark Wessner share at SunWest this weekend. Mark is the President of MB Seminary and an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies for Christian Leadership. The common threads in much of Mark’s experience and education are leadership, teaching, and spiritual formation. Mark is passionate about helping others effectively integrate biblical studies and leadership in their daily lives, in the local church, and in the marketplace.2022-10-2436 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2022-09-04 Treasures, Deeds, & Promises, SunWest Summer StudentsThis Sunday we're excited to have our three Summer Students share what God has been teaching them lately. Jessica, Makenna, and Brynna are passionate about their faith and will share impactful verses in their lives, and what that might mean for others.2022-09-0436 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2022-06-19 I'm Still Not Okay - Part 1: Finding Rest in Christ, Kelvin BlockKelvin Block is a counsellor specializing in areas including marriage counselling, grief, and loss. Kelvin and his wife have been members of the SunWest community for many years. We are excited to learn from Kelvin's professional expertise in our new series "I'm Still Not Okay".2022-06-2049 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2022-06-05 Changing the World Jesus' Way, Pastor Willy ReimerWilly and Gwen Reimer started SunWest Christian Fellowship in August 1994 out of a vision to grow a Christ-centred outreaching church in south Calgary. Willy served as lead pastor of SunWest for 19 years. He is passionate about developing Spirit-led Christ-followers who develop and grow other Spirit-led Christ-followers. Willy and Gwen have a deep love for the church and desire to use their gifts to help the church reflect the Kingdom of God to the world. Willy is currently on staff at Willingdon Church providing leadership for their Discipleship Ministries team and continues to be passionate about making disciples and seeing new...2022-06-0548 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2022-05-29 Loving the World Jesus' Way, Pastor Willy ReimerWilly and Gwen Reimer started SunWest Christian Fellowship in August 1994 out of a vision to grow a Christ-centred outreaching church in south Calgary. Willy served as lead pastor of SunWest for 19 years. He is passionate about developing Spirit-led Christ-followers who develop and grow other Spirit-led Christ-followers. Willy and Gwen have a deep love for the church and desire to use their gifts to help the church reflect the Kingdom of God to the world. Willy is currently on staff at Willingdon Church providing leadership for their Discipleship Ministries team and continues to be passionate about making disciples and seeing new...2022-05-3054 min
Good Neighbor PodcastEP #381: Sunwest All Service with Paul Blais & Dave SundquistText the show!What Makes Sunwest All Service a Good Neighbor...Sunwest Plumbing Service is a professional plumbing and gas service company based in Naples, FL. We are your local experts in all things plumbing. We have completed hundreds of residential & commercial jobs in Southwest Florida and have countless reviews from our satisfied customers.Have you been interested in a new product or fixture?Thinking of a re-pipe or remodel?Thinking about tackling a small project on your own?We are here to assist you with anything you need!To learn...2021-03-0417 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-09-06, Belonging Matters... On Purpose!, Paul LoewenBelonging. It matters! There’s a good reason why the Bible calls the followers of Jesus to connect with one another and to do something about it. Find out what God’s purpose is for your church or small group.
This week, Paul Loewen, our Alberta MB Conference Director, will share on a topic that he is passionate about. If you want to know why church matters, don’t miss this Sunday!2020-09-0724 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-08-30 Mark - Part 26: Back to the Beginning, Matt Dyck26 weeks! That's how long we've been studying the book of Mark. That's exactly half a year. Our world feels very different now than what it did when we began. But Mark wrote this book for a church that needed to be reminded of the source of its hope. Tune in for our last week in Mark and be encouraged that no matter who you are, where you've been, or what you've done, Jesus invites you into a new beginning.2020-08-3031 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-08-23 Mark - Part 25: The Reversal, Matt DyckOne of the most dramatic and mysterious statements in the Bible is right before Jesus breathes his last breath and says, “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” Isn’t Jesus God? What does this mean? What is going on? Join us this week as we explore the mystery of what is happening and what that means for you!2020-08-2335 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-08-16 Mark - Part 24: I Am Barabbas, Matt DyckWe have been following Jesus’ journey to the cross. As we enter the climactic point in Mark’s Gospel, we have the story interrupted by a second Jesus. Not Jesus the Messiah, but Jesus Barabbas. In this interruption we see that Barabbas is also a story about us. A story about a costly exchange. A story about the release of of a guilty captive with a broken identity. The injustice endured by Jesus gives the opportunity for the forgiveness, freedom, and the chance to live up to his true name.2020-08-1636 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-08-09 Mark - Part 23: Comfort in Denial, Colton WillmsWhen life doesn’t go the way you’ve planned, how do you respond? Do you feel the urge to fight, or to flee? To deny the truth and choose comfort over walking the difficult path? This week we will be looking at the disciples response to Jesus’ arrest in Mark 14:43-72 and how the response to flee gives us the invitation to return.2020-08-1039 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-08-02 Mark - Part 22: Christ Modelled How to Process Trials, Kelvin BlockThis Sunday we will focus on Jesus in Gethsemane. We will be looking at Mark 14: 32-42 where Jesus is praying in the garden and honestly processing with his friends and with God the Father about going to the cross and dying for us. We will see how Jesus invited his close friends to walk with him, to support him and we will see Christ’s concern for them and his exhortation to ‘keep watch’ for him but also for themselves. We will see Christ being honest with God the Father and his deep trust in Him and how he then comes...2020-08-0235 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-07-26 Mark - Part 21: The Beauty of Wastefulness, Trent BerstadAs Jesus followers we often think about what is right. We often think about what is good. But how often do we think about what is beautiful? In Mark 14 we see beauty is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. We find a woman who does not fit the box of religious niceties but blesses Jesus with a wasteful act of beauty.2020-07-2626 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-07-19 Mark - Part 20: The End of the World?, Matt DyckDoes it ever feel like this is the end of the world as we know it? Have you ever heard well-meaning Christians talk about the current “signs”, the return of Jesus, and the impending doom of the world? This week we’re going to look at Mark 13 and why COVID and the many other struggles in our world are not signs of Jesus’ return.2020-07-1940 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-07-12 Mark - Part 19: Death and Taxes, Matt DyckIt's been said that nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. Even Jesus couldn't avoid a confrontation with these realities. In Mark 12, Jesus continues on the journey towards his crucifixion and has to respond to a question about taxes. We will explore this Sunday how he turns this into an opportunity to talk about our identity as humans and our mission.2020-07-1234 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-07-05 Mark - Part 18: Den of Robbers, Matt DyckJesus comes into Jerusalem on a donkey and then goes and disrupts the entire religious system. He calls out the religious leaders and tells them that the system has become a den of robbers instead of a house of prayer. That’s enough to get him killed! What does he mean by that and how does it relate to us 2000 years later? Tune in this Sunday to find out.2020-07-0536 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-06-28 Mark - Part 17: Down is the New Up, Matt DyckWe live in a world that loves success, status, and honour. But sometimes as we pursue these things we are moving away from what is honoured in the Kingdom of God. This Sunday a blind guy named Bartimaeus will teach us what success really looks like.2020-06-2830 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-06-21 Mark - Part 16: Entering the Kingdom, Matt DyckJesus has a certain affinity for kids. And it’s not just because they’re cute. It’s because they are most ready to receive the gifts that God wants to give them. Why is that? Join us this Sunday to find out what children have to teach us about entering the Kingdom of God and what a rich guy has to teach us about missing out on the Kingdom.2020-06-2141 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-06-14 Vision 2020: Obstacle or Opportunity?, Matt DyckThis week Pastor Matt takes a one-week break from our Mark series to speak specifically about vision. Since Alberta opened Phase 2, there are many questions about what this could mean for SunWest. Join in this Sunday to hear why Kodak and Instagram have something to teach us, and why trying to go back to the way things were may forfeit the very opportunity we have before us.2020-06-1530 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-06-07 Mark - Part 15: Rumblings of Revival, Matt DyckWe are experiencing the domino effects of so many things in our world that have changed in a short amount of time. In Mark 9 we encounter a desperate father who gives us a picture of someone with honest faith in the midst of challenge. We also find that Jesus responds as someone of compassion, prayer, and action. In the midst of crisis, with a posture of faith, and a life of prayer, we have the rumblings of revival.2020-06-0737 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-05-31 Mark - Part 14: From the Mountain to the Valley, Matt DyckHave you ever had a mountain top experience that has changed your perspective and transformed you? It's human nature that we would want to live in that type of place forever. However, in Mark 9 we learn that the mountain top experience prepares us for the descent into the valley. Jesus is going down the mountain, will we have enough courage to follow him?2020-05-3132 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-05-24 Mark - Part 13: Who Do You Say I Am?, Colton WillmsAs we continue our journey through the book of Mark, we are challenged to ponder the question, "Who do we say Jesus is?" We realize that this question makes all the difference in our journey with Jesus. Is Jesus a wise teacher, a miracle worker, a prophet, or Christ? Discover the difference the answer makes in our lives as we learn from Jesus' surprising rebuke to Peter, "Get behind me Satan!"2020-05-2525 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-05-17 Mark - Part 12: The Open Table, Matt DyckRacism. Segregation. Prejudice. Scapegoating. Us and them. Sometimes we think, at this point in history, we should be beyond these things. But all it takes is a crisis to see that they are alive and well. As we look at the two feeding miracles of Jesus in Mark, it is easy to miss the simple profound truth in the midst of the miraculous. The kingdom table that Jesus invites you to eat at is an Open Table. It is a table for every tribe, tongue, and nation. Not only that, He is putting you in the middle of the story...2020-05-2228 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-05-10 Mark - Part 11: Passing By, Matt DyckHave you ever been stranded and needing help only to have someone who was approaching you pass by? That can be heartbreaking. In Mark 6 the disciples are stuck in a storm at sea and we read that Jesus was intending to “pass them by”. That seems inconsiderate. But there is more going on than meets the eye. Join us Sunday to find out what it is.2020-05-2212 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-05-03 Mark - Part 10: The Safest Place to Be?, Matt Dyck“The safest place to be is in the centre of the will of God.” Have you ever heard this quote? Is it true? It wasn’t true for John the Baptist. It wasn’t true for the disciples. Could it be that the expectations we have on God create the breeding ground for a faith crisis? Jesus did not come to make us comfortable, he came to make us courageous.
John had to learn this. The disciples had to learn this. We do too.2020-05-2234 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-04-26 Mark - Part 9: When God is Too Late, Matt Dyck2020-04-26 Mark - Part 9: When God is Too Late, Matt Dyck by2020-04-2731 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-04-19 Mark - Part 8: Demons, Pigs & Humans, Matt Dyck2020-04-19 Mark - Part 8: Demons, Pigs & Humans, Matt Dyck by2020-04-2153 min
Accelerate OCCarson Lappetito - President of Sunwest BankIt was very timely to have my friend, Carson Lappetito, on the show. He is currently the President of Sunwest Bank, an OC-based business bank started 50 years ago by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Sunwest is active in Orange County and works with businesses from startups to multi-national corporations. Carson is also innovative in how he thinks about technology in the banking industry and even rolled out an online application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ahead of almost every other bank in the country. We discussed that as well as how the bank is responding to the current COV...2020-04-1551 min
Operate PodcastCarson Lappetito - President of Sunwest Bank
It was very timely to have my friend, Carson Lappetito, on the show. He is currently the President of Sunwest Bank, an OC-based business bank started 50 years ago by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Sunwest is active in Orange County and works with businesses from startups to multi-national corporations. Carson is also innovative in how he thinks about technology in the banking industry and even rolled out an online application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ahead of almost every other bank in the country. We discussed that as well as how the bank is responding to the current COV...2020-04-1551 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-04-12 Church at Home - Easter 2020, Matt DyckCome! Celebrate! Join as we proclaim our Risen Lord. See what a great thing He has done!2020-04-1236 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-04-10 Good Friday, Matt Dyck2020-04-10 Good Friday, Matt Dyck by2020-04-1031 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-04-05 Mark - Part 7: Storms, Waves, Boats, and Fences, Matt Dyck2020-04-05 Mark - Part 7: Storms, Waves, Boats, and Fences, Matt Dyck by2020-04-0537 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-03-29 Mark - Part 6: What Are You Doing, Jesus?, Kendall FeenstraJesus was the long-awaited Messiah bringing the reign of God on earth, but the stories He uses to teach about this Kingdom are on poor crops and tiny seeds. What kind of Kingdom was Jesus bringing? Who is a part of this strange Kingdom? In Mark chapter 4, Jesus teaches four different parables to illustrate the intentional mystery of the slow-growing Kingdom, and welcomes people to discern if they are going to be a part of it.2020-03-2956 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-03-22 Mark - Part 5: Unboxing Jesus, Matt DyckPart 5 of our walk through the gospel of Mark.2020-03-2247 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-03-08 Mark - Part 4: Good, But Not Safe, Matt DyckIn the famous book series The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis represents Jesus as the Lion named Aslan. At one point it is stated that this Lion is good, but not safe. In Mark chapter 2, we have a series of conflicts that centre around Jesus. It is clear that being and doing good does not result in safety but in conflict. Jesus, when He brings the kingdom of heaven to earth, steps into conflict, which will ultimately pave the way to His own crucifixion. The disciples will be called to follow Him but they (and we) must beware, although...2020-03-0957 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-03-01 Go Beyond: How Not to Waste Your Life, Randy CarterMarch is Missions Month! For the next few weeks we will be giving significant time to highlight the people and international places that SunWest is strategically partnering with. This Sunday is Compassion Sunday. Compassion is a ministry that SunWest has partnered with for over a decade. Randy Carter is our guest speaker. Be ready to be inspired and challenged to Go Beyond!2020-03-0444 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-02-23 Mark - Part 3: Kingdom Pandemic, Matt DyckAfter Jesus calls four fisherman to himself to follow him, his public ministry begins to move rapidly. By the end of Chapter 1 we see Jesus teaching, driving out demons, healing, praying, preaching, and bringing in those who were previously excluded. As Jesus confronts the forces of religion, culture, and the spiritual realm, it will not come without challenge or consequence. Yet, there is nothing that can stop this Kingdom Pandemic.2020-02-2458 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-02-16 Mark - Part 2: Come Follow Me, Matt DyckJesus calls each one of us to follow Him. That call is exciting, life changing and... frightening. What if He asks for the one thing I just can't give Him? What if He asks me to do something I just don't want to do? As we look at the call of four fishermen, we will see that they weren't any different than we are. The call impacted their lives, their work, and their families, yet they dropped everything for the life changing opportunity to become a disciple of Jesus.2020-02-1947 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-02-09 Mark - Part 1: Through the Jordan, Matt DyckJesus is the most important person in the history of the world and the book of Mark is likely the first book about Jesus. So, you could arguably say the gospel of Mark is the most important document in history. In this series we will be walking through the entire gospel of Mark exploring it’s key themes and the life transforming power of Jesus!2020-02-1054 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-02-02 Chasing Carrots - Part 5: Approval, Colton WillmsWhat really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be Chasing Carrots. Its time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real.2020-02-0340 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-01-26 Chasing Carrots - Part 4: Comfort, Matt DyckWhat really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be Chasing Carrots. Its time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real.2020-01-2741 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-01-19 Chasing Carrots - Part 3: Perfectionism, Matt DyckWhat really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be Chasing Carrots. Its time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real.2020-01-2051 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2020-01-12 Chasing Carrots - Part 2: Money and Stuff, Matt DyckWhat really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be Chasing Carrots. Its time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real.2020-01-1246 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-12-22 Womb and Board - Part 4: Mary, Matt DyckWomb and Board, our Advent series looks at the inappropriate biblical stories of four scandalous women who deliver the Deliverer. We will see that scandal recast as righteousness and that God will triumph over every human obstacle to make sure his goodness triumphs over all evil.2019-12-2346 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-12-15 Womb and Board - Part 3: "Uriah's Wife", Kendall FeenstraWomb and Board, our Advent series looks at the inappropriate biblical stories of four scandalous women who deliver the Deliverer. We will see that scandal recast as righteousness and that God will triumph over every human obstacle to make sure his goodness triumphs over all evil.2019-12-1634 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-12-08 Womb and Board - Part 2: Ruth, Matt DyckWomb and Board, our Advent series looks at the inappropriate biblical stories of four scandalous women who deliver the Deliverer. We will see that scandal recast as righteousness and that God will triumph over every human obstacle to make sure his goodness triumphs over all evil.2019-12-0942 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-12-01 Womb and Board - Part 1: Tamar, Matt DyckWomb and Board, our Advent series looks at the inappropriate biblical stories of four scandalous women who deliver the Deliverer. We will see that scandal recast as righteousness and that God will triumph over every human obstacle to make sure his goodness triumphs over all evil.2019-12-0334 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-11-24 Our Story - Part 4: The Church We See, Matt DyckEveryone has a story. Your past story shapes who you are. It shapes your values, your personality, your perspective. But your past doesn't define your future. What is true individually is also true corporately. We have a story. Our past shapes us. Whether you've been a part of SunWest for 20 years or two weeks, we share a collective story. This series is about our corporate identity and what that means for the next chapter in our story. Let's read the past, and write the future.2019-11-2648 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-11-17 Our Story - Part 3: What Would Jesus Do?, Matt DyckEveryone has a story. Your past story shapes who you are. It shapes your values, your personality, your perspective. But your past doesn't define your future. What is true individually is also true corporately. We have a story. Our past shapes us. Whether you've been a part of SunWest for 20 years or two weeks, we share a collective story. This series is about our corporate identity and what that means for the next chapter in our story. Let's read the past, and write the future.2019-11-2358 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-11-10 Our Story - Part 2: Wine and Skins, Matt DyckEveryone has a story. Your past story shapes who you are. It shapes your values, your personality, your perspective. But your past doesn't define your future. What is true individually is also true corporately. We have a story. Our past shapes us. Whether you've been a part of SunWest for 20 years or two weeks, we share a collective story. This series is about our corporate identity and what that means for the next chapter in our story. Let's read the past, and write the future.2019-11-111h 07
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-11-03 Our Story - Part 1: "Seeker Sensitive"?, Matt DyckEveryone has a story. Your past story shapes who you are. It shapes your values, your personality, your perspective. But your past doesn't define your future. What is true individually is also true corporately. We have a story. Our past shapes us. Whether you've been a part of SunWest for 20 years or two weeks, we share a collective story. This series is about our corporate identity and what that means for the next chapter in our story. Let's read the past, and write the future.2019-11-0656 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-10-27 Home Is Where the Heart Is - Matt DyckWe don't like to talk about money. And we definitely don't like to talk about tithing. But money, giving and generosity were essential themes
in the teaching of Jesus and the Bible. Does God need our money? Simple answer: no, but He wants our heart. Come hear how these things are related.2019-10-2854 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-10-13 When Bad Christians Happen to Good People - Part 4: Overcoming Church Hurts, Kelvin BlockAre you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.2019-10-1353 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-10-06 When Bad Christians Happen to Good People - Part 3: The Enemy Making Machine, Matt DyckAre you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.2019-10-0651 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-09-29 When Bad Christians Happen to Good People - Part 2: The “S” Word, Matt DyckAre you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.2019-09-3054 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-09-22 When Bad Christians Happen to Good People - Part 1: God's Marketing Problem, Matt DyckAre you disillusioned with the church? If you’ve been around Christians or the church in your lifetime, you’ve probably been hurt. What does Jesus have to say to Christians in a world where He’s been so poorly represented? What does Jesus have to say to people who have been hurt by Christians who have misrepresented Him? Whether you identify as a Christian or don’t, this is a series for you.2019-09-2448 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-09-15 Kick Off 2019, Matt DyckWelcome to SunWest’s 2019 Kick Off Service! This is one of our favourite days of the year. We’re looking forward to laughing together, reflecting together, and dreaming together about what God might have in store for us this year. We hope that this year you will more deeply Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose and Make a Difference!2019-09-1942 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-09-08 Jesus' Yield, Lloyd & Carol LetkemanLloyd and Carol Letkeman are mission mobilizers with Multiply in central Canada. They inspire, equip and encourage the body of Christ to multiply healthy disciples and churches. Their one mission to make Jesus known.2019-09-0936 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-09-01 Life Hacks - Part 4: #squadgoals, Chris KingIn this series, we’ll look at situations in the Bible where Jesus gives us uncommon solutions to some of our most common problems.2019-09-0257 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-08-25 Life Hacks - Part 3: Blessed are the Gentle, Drew JohnsonIn this series, we’ll look at situations in the Bible where Jesus gives us uncommon solutions to some of our most common problems.2019-08-2738 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-08-18 Life Hacks - Part 2: A Third Way, Trent BerstadIn this series, we’ll look at situations in the Bible where Jesus gives us uncommon solutions to some of our most common problems.2019-08-1945 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-08-11 Life Hacks - Part 1: Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?, Colton WillmsIn this series, we’ll look at situations in the Bible where Jesus gives us uncommon solutions to some of our most common problems.2019-08-1142 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-08-04 Songs of the Summer - Part 5: Psalm 100, Jaymie AndertonWhat happens when our emotions get the best of us?
What does the Bible say about joy, sadness, anger and sorrow?
This series will dive into the emotion-filled conversations with God in the Psalms.2019-08-0440 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-07-28 Songs of the Summer - Part 4: Psalm 139, Chris KingWhat happens when our emotions get the best of us?
What does the Bible say about joy, sadness, anger and sorrow?
This series will dive into the emotion-filled conversations with God in the Psalms.2019-07-3040 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-07-07 Songs of the Summer - Part 2: Psalm 7, Kendall FeenstraWhat happens when our emotions get the best of us?
What does the Bible say about joy, sadness, anger and sorrow?
This series will dive into the emotion-filled conversations with God in the Psalms.2019-07-0840 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-06-30 Songs of the Summer - Part 1: Psalm 27, Matt DyckWhat happens when our emotions get the best of us?
What does the Bible say about joy, sadness, anger and sorrow?
This series will dive into the emotion-filled conversations with God in the Psalms.2019-07-0149 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-06-23 Rewrite Your Story - Connie JakabWe're happy to have Connie Jakab with us this morning! Connie is a connection coach and motivational speaker for mental health. She has seen her own son go from suicidal to thriving and she gives other families the tools to do the same. This morning Connie will be talking about the story of Lazarus from John 11.2019-06-2741 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-06-16 Long Story Short - Part 13: The Revalation, Matt DyckNaked people. Armies. Miraculous births. Betrayals. Wild parties. Reunited families. Resurrection... It all happened!
The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of about 1,400 years. It was written by fishermen, tax collectors, shepherds, kings, doctors, political prisoners and poets.
It is not organized in chronological order but by categories or genres of writing, such as law, history, poetry, prophecy and letters.
Amazingly, one seamless story emerges—the story of a passionate God on relentless pursuit of those He loves.
Join us to experience the entire Bible in 13 weeks.2019-06-1850 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-05-26 Long Story Short - Part 12: The Church, Matt DyckNaked people. Armies. Miraculous births. Betrayals. Wild parties. Reunited families. Resurrection... It all happened!
The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of about 1,400 years. It was written by fishermen, tax collectors, shepherds, kings, doctors, political prisoners and poets.
It is not organized in chronological order but by categories or genres of writing, such as law, history, poetry, prophecy and letters.
Amazingly, one seamless story emerges—the story of a passionate God on relentless pursuit of those He loves.
Join us to experience the entire Bible in 13 weeks.2019-05-2744 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-05-19 Long Story Short - Part 11: The Mission, Matt DyckNaked people. Armies. Miraculous births. Betrayals. Wild parties. Reunited families. Resurrection... It all happened!
The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of about 1,400 years. It was written by fishermen, tax collectors, shepherds, kings, doctors, political prisoners and poets.
It is not organized in chronological order but by categories or genres of writing, such as law, history, poetry, prophecy and letters.
Amazingly, one seamless story emerges—the story of a passionate God on relentless pursuit of those He loves.
Join us to experience the entire Bible in 13 weeks.2019-05-2047 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-05-12 Long Story Short - Part 10: The Rising, Matt DyckNaked people. Armies. Miraculous births. Betrayals. Wild parties. Reunited families. Resurrection... It all happened!
The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of about 1,400 years. It was written by fishermen, tax collectors, shepherds, kings, doctors, political prisoners and poets.
It is not organized in chronological order but by categories or genres of writing, such as law, history, poetry, prophecy and letters.
Amazingly, one seamless story emerges—the story of a passionate God on relentless pursuit of those He loves.
Join us to experience the entire Bible in 13 weeks.2019-05-1352 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2019-05-05 Long Story Short - Part 9: The Coming, Kendall FeenstraNaked people. Armies. Miraculous births. Betrayals. Wild parties. Reunited families. Resurrection... It all happened!
The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of about 1,400 years. It was written by fishermen, tax collectors, shepherds, kings, doctors, political prisoners and poets.
It is not organized in chronological order but by categories or genres of writing, such as law, history, poetry, prophecy and letters.
Amazingly, one seamless story emerges—the story of a passionate God on relentless pursuit of those He loves.
Join us to experience the entire Bible in 13 weeks.2019-05-0635 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-09-16 - SunWest Church Grand Opening, Matt DyckWelcome to our Grand Opening! Sunwest has been a part of the Midnapore and Sundance community for 23 years. After renting a handful of facilities in an effort to stay as close as we can to the community, we are excited to finally have a place of permanence. Welcome to our home; we invite you to make it home as well. Our hope is that we can help as many people as possible follow Jesus and discover their God-given purpose!2018-09-1723 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-06-24 Campfires & Roadtrips, Matt DyckThis Sunday marks the beginning of a new journey at SunWest as we have the first service in our new home! Just like a campfire draws people in, we want to create an atmosphere for people to gather. Let us together, consider how we can play a role in creating this type of environment for others in South Calgary.2018-06-2534 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-03-11 The Church I See - Part 6: Peacemaking > Pacifism, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-03-2551 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-03-18 The Church I See - Part 5: Legacy > Luxury, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-03-1851 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-03-11 The Church I See - Part 4: Covenant > Contract, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-03-1347 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-03-04 The Church I See - Part 3: Mission > Maintenance, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-03-0455 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-02-18 The Church I See - Part 2: Multiplication > Accumulation, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-02-1847 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2018-02-11 The Church I See - Part 1: Digging Wells, Matt DyckIt is no secret that we are at a significant moment in time at SunWest that will impact our trajectory and legacy as followers of Jesus. Vision, by definition, is “seeing”. What is seen when we look at the future will dictate the choices we make today. Today begins a seven week vision series called “The Church I See”. Let’s partner with Jesus to paint the picture of our future and trust that He can do even more than we ask or imagine!2018-02-1439 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2017-10-22 One Another-ing - Part 1: Encouraging, Matt DyckAccording to the Bible, one of the main calls of the church today is "one anothering". Since God is for us, not against us, He calls us to be for each other, not against each other. We all want this kind of encouraging environment, but it takes effort to create and sustain it. How should we be encouraging and building up one another as God intended? Checkout this new series at SunWest.2017-10-2451 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2017-07-30 3:16 - Part 5: I John, Willy ReimerThe apostle John gives us the definition of true love: Jesus giving up His life for us. What are the implications of Jesus' selfless example of love for the early church? How do we follow Jesus in being living examples of love to each other and the world around us based on what Jesus did? How do we relate to each other during this season in the life of SunWest given what John calls us to?2017-07-3047 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2017-02-26 Meals with Jesus - Part 4: Meals as Enacted Grace, Mark GriffinThe heart of this series,the roots of community, will be the focal point of the message this Sunday - a heart of grace. In many ways, the table and the hospitality that surround it are the context where community grows and then extends practically to our world. Meals, hanging out together, and the Calgary spirit of hospitality are all part of how SunWest engages in community.2017-02-2632 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2016-11-19 Transformation - Part 4: The New Scorecard, Matt DyckScorecards are valuable in any game because they tell you whether or not you're winning. But what do we look at to tell if the church is 'winning'... doing what we should be doing? What we choose to measure will be followed by where we choose to put our attention and energy. It's easy to focus on the numbers... attendance and money. At SunWest we believe that God transforms us, and through us He transforms our communities. If bums and bucks are all we're measuring we may completely miss the mission that God has called us to. This week we...2016-11-2251 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2016-06-19 Equip & Release - Part 2: Nate WilsonPart of SunWest's vision is to Equip and Release people to fulfill God's mission. It is a joy to see this happen and to see some of SunWest's up and coming leaders grow in their gifting. The message this week will be given by Nate Wilson, a SunWest Intern who has participated in SunWest Ministry School this past year. Come and embrace our vision to Equip and Release others! We will also be celebrating baptisms and have some Father's Day features.2016-06-2624 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2016-06-12 Equip & Release - Part 1: Dylan Block & Sydney ZachariasPart of SunWest's vision is to Equip and Release people to fulfill God's mission...It is a joy to see this happen and the next two Sundays will allow intentional opportunity for some of SunWest's up and coming leaders to grow in their gifting. The messages for the next two weeks will be given by SunWest Interns who have participated in SunWest Ministry School this past year. Come be challenged and encouraged by these young leaders and embrace our vision to Equip and Release others!2016-06-1349 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2016-01-03 Clarity for 2016, Mark GriffinIn this message, Clarity 2016, we will look at some of the "big picture" issues concerning the direction of SunWest. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that "where there is no vision, the people perish". We want to be clear about our vision. Vision is two-fold: it's a desired goal or ideal, but it also includes the practical steps to get there. As we start off the year, it's very important that we all be on the same page knowing what our plan is, some practical steps to get there as well as a few down to earth applications.2016-01-0452 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2015-11-15 Are We There Yet? - Part 3, Matt DyckRoad Trip! Who doesn't like a good road trip? The Bible tells the story about a journey. A journey that started thousands of years ago, and a journey that you are a part of, and that SunWest is a part of still today. Just like any road trip we need to think about where we are going, who is coming, how are we going to get there, and what are the obstacles that could stop us. This week we will look at Car Sickness, Flat Tires and Bathroom Breaks...the things that deter us from going where we want to...2015-11-1654 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2015-11-01 Are We There Yet - Part 2Road Trip! Who doesn't like a good road trip? The Bible tells the story about a journey. A journey that started thousands of years ago, and a journey that you are a part of, and that SunWest is a part of still today. Just like any road trip we need to think about where we are going, who is coming, how are we going to get there, and what are the obstacles that could stop us. SunWest has just celebrated our 20th anniversary and it is time to think about what's next. Join us for Part 2 of the series "Are...2015-11-0151 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2015-10-25 Are We There Yet? - Part 1, Matt DyckRoad Trip! Who doesn't like a good road trip? The Bible tells the story about a journey. A journey that started thousands of years ago, and a journey that you are a part of, and that SunWest is a part of still today. Just like any road trip we need to think about where we are going, who is coming, how are we going to get there, and what are the obstacles that could stop us. SunWest has just celebrated our 20th anniversary and it is time to think about what's next. Join us for the four week series "Are...2015-10-2547 min
SunWest Church Weekly Sermon Podcast2015-10-18 New Seasons, Clive PickThis Sunday morning, at both campuses of SunWest, marks the start of a 3-day series, part of the "New Season" mini-conference, showing how to move into preparation for what God is doing these days and what He is about to do. Finances are a significant key since the Scripture mentions money over 2000 times. Jesus taught that the placement of our money shows where our hearts are! Revelation of what God is doing in this New Season comes through Biblical understanding and activating the teaching on the Abrahamic Covenant of Blessings. It is also reflected in Malachi 3:1-12 - activating the...2015-10-1932 min