Life on the West Side

Everyone I know longs for genuine happiness, lasting peace, real beauty, ultimate purpose, and honest, sincere and overwhelming love. I want you to know that Jesus came so that you can experience rich, abundant life and overwhelming love! Join me, Nathan Guy, preaching minister for the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, as I share my passion for Jesus Christ in weekly teachings, conduct exciting interviews with other ministers, authors and church leaders, and discuss things learned along the way. Each episode will offer a recent sermon or interview with inspiring guests intended to encourage you in your faith formation as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition, I will link to further resources such as a discussion guide, points to ponder, and recommended resources. You can watch these sermons and find more resources at nathanguy.com, follow me @nathanpguy and subscribe to my weekly e-mail at nathanguy.substack.com.

All Episodes

Life on the West Side

What Outsiders Need To Hear

January 19, 2026 • Nathan Guy • Season 5 • Episode 27

0:00 | 35:10

Are we ready for when outsiders start coming in? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.

The sermon today is titled "What Outsiders Need To Hear." This sermon is the third and final installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 and Acts 15:19 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 18, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.

Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.

Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

For background on 1 Cor 14 and the unbeliever, see especially:
- C. K. Barrett, The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Harper’s New Testament Commentaries, 1968.
- Craig L. Blomberg, 1 Corinthians. NIV Application Commentary.
- David E. Garland, 1 Corinthians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT.
- Paul Gardner, 1 Corinthians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
For material on creating a welcoming environment to the unchurched, see the following:
- Andy Stanley, Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend (Zondervan, 2012, 2016).
- Jonathan Storment, “Local Church Outreach.” Dear Church Podcast with Chris McCurley, Episode #254.
- Matt Chandler, “Preaching to the Unchurched,” New Churches Nov 17, 2023.
- Matt Smethurst, “How To Become an Evangelist: 7 Ways To Be Evangelism Ready.” The Gospel Coalition. August 4, 2021.
- Thom Rainer Interview. “Is This the Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches? Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation.” Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 765.
- Shauna Pilgreen interview. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Episode 640.

I'd love to connect with you!

Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.
Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.
Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)
Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Nathan Guy

Host