The West Hills Church Pulpit Podcast

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

In part 2 of our exposition of Psalm 110, we unpack the royal scepter of verse 2. David draws from Judah, Balaam, Adam, and Joel to reveal that Christ’s dominion extends over Israel, the nations, all creation, and will one day culminate in the treading of His enemies. Before the Lion could rule, the Lamb had to die. Christ’s humiliation on the cross was the necessary path to the throne. Because His atoning work is complete, He is seated at the right hand of God—and we can rest. Yet the session will end. Christ will rise to judge the wicked in the day of the Lord. Will that day bring you comfort or terror? This sermon deepens your understanding of Christ’s reign and compels you to evangelism.

Featured teacher: Daniel Christensen

Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament passage in the entire New Testament — and for good reason. In this rich expository sermon, we begin a verse-by-verse journey through the seven verses that form the foundation of New Testament Christology. We defend the Davidic authorship of Psalm 110 with historical, theological, and textual proof, including Jesus’ own testimony in Mark 12. Then we unpack the first oracle in verse 1, where Yahweh speaks to David’s “Adonai,” revealing the session of Christ at the right hand of the Father. Discover how David, Isaiah, Daniel, and John all witnessed the same throne room vision and why getting this psalm right anchors everything else in your theology. Part 1 of a powerful series.

Who Will Say Something?

Scott Julian teaching.

Featured Teacher: Daniel Christensen

In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul travels to Jerusalem to defend the freedom of the gospel against Judaizers who demanded circumcision as a prerequisite for salvation. Drawing from the historic Marrow Controversy, where Thomas Boston and the Marrow Men confronted legalism in the Scottish church, this message declares that the true gospel has no table stakes. No obedience, rituals, or works are required beforehand. Paul demonstrates remarkable patience, wisdom, and humility, bringing Titus as living proof that faith alone suffices. The apostles Peter, James, and John give his message their full endorsement with the right hand of fellowship, confirming one gospel for all. This free gospel liberates the conscience while calling believers to fruitful obedience and care for the poor as its natural fruit.

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.

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.

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.

Galatians 1:6-9

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Galatians 1:1-5

Scott Julian teaching

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.