The West Hills Church Pulpit Podcast

Galatians 1:11-24 - Received by Revelation

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

In this exposition of Galatians 1:11-24, Paul confronts accusations that his gospel is fabricated or merely human in origin. He insists that his message did not come from men but through direct revelation from Jesus Christ. Paul appeals to his dramatic conversion from persecutor to preacher, his time in Arabia receiving revelation directly from God rather than consulting the other apostles, the confirmation he received from Peter and James, and the God-glorifying fruit of his ministry. These four evidences authenticate Paul’s apostleship and the New Testament while supplying timeless criteria for discerning true gospel ministry in every generation. A vital message for biblical discernment in an age of skepticism and misinformation.

Galatians 1:10 - People-Pleaser or Servant of Christ?

Scott Julian teaching.

This message explores the profound tension between seeking human approval and living for God's eternal verdict.  Discover how the craving for validation can hinder faith and compromise truth, drawing parallels to idolatry. Learn how true freedom is found in belonging wholly to Christ, liberated from the need for fleeting human acceptance.

Psalm 109 - Against the Accusing Adversary

Betrayal cuts deepest when it comes from those closest to us. In Psalm 109, David writes from the wreckage of Absalom's coup — and his words echo through history to Judas, to Christ, and to every Christian who has ever faced false accusation. Pastor Daniel walks through this raw, imprecatory psalm using a threefold framework: what it meant for David, how it was fulfilled in Christ, and what it means for the church today. When enemies surround you and accusers multiply, who stands at your right hand? The answer changes everything.

Apostolic Astonishment...The Danger of Distorted Truth

Galatians 1:6-9

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Galatians 1:1-5 - Go Back to Grace

Galatians 1:1-5

Scott Julian teaching

Philippians Series Conclusion - Walking Worthy

Paul wrote Philippians from a Roman prison cell — and somehow it's the most joy-filled letter in the New Testament. In this concluding message of our Philippians series, Pastor Daniel draws together the whole letter into a single, urgent commission: walk worthy of the gospel. That means striving together as a team, standing firm on Christ rather than our credentials, and suffering well when the inevitable comes. Two themes weave through every chapter — joy and unity — and you can't have one without the other.

Amos 3 - With Great Privilege Comes Great Responsibility

Israel had every advantage — God's Word, a national identity, freedom, and a covenant relationship with the living God. And they squandered all of it. In Amos 3, God brings a covenant lawsuit against His people: privilege unaccompanied by responsibility is not innocence — it's indictment. Pastor Daniel works through Amos' vivid rhetorical questions, the public humiliation of Israel's coming judgment, and the sobering parallel to the church today. With great privilege comes great responsibility. Are you stewarding what God has given you — or hoarding it?

Psalm 107 - Out of the Dragon's Jaws

Psalm 107 opens the final book of the Psalter with a thunderous call: if you've been redeemed, say so. But who is the "adversary" the psalmist has in mind? Not merely Egypt, Assyria, or Babylon — a single, cosmic adversary stands behind them all. In this expository teaching from Psalm 107, Pastor Daniel Christensen traces six dimensions of God's redemption — provision, freedom, wisdom, rescue, curse reversal, and final judgment — and shows how each finds its fulfillment in Christ. A psalm written for post-exilic Israel turns out to be written for anyone who has ever been snatched out of the dragon's jaws.

Philippians 4:14-20 - Generosity and God's Abundant Supply

These five verses give you one of the clearest pictures in all of Scripture of what Christian generosity is, what God thinks of it, and what God does in response to it.

Philippians 4:14-20

Scott Julian is teaching.

Philippians 4:10-13 - Strength in All Circumstances

Scott Julian teaching.

Explore the profound secret to true contentment, contrasting modern dissatisfaction with the Apostle Paul's unshakeable peace found in Christ. This message reveals how Christian joy is a learned skill, rooted in divine strength and fellowship, offering a powerful alternative to worldly struggles. Discover how to draw upon God's power for lasting peace.