WCC SermonCast

In the fifth message of our Anchored series, we explore the importance of biblical interpretation. Reading Scripture is essential, but are we truly understanding what God is communicating? By walking through five steps of biblical interpretation, we discover how understanding the original context of Scripture can reveal deeper truths and challenge common misconceptions. Using Jesus' words to the c...

In Romans 8, we discover the incredible freedom and assurance that come through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Guest speaker Rusty Hedger explores four powerful truths about life in Christ: No Condemnation, No Comparison, No Competition, and No Separation. Through these reminders, we are encouraged to stop living under the weight of guilt, comparison, and striving, and instead rest in the grace...

In the fourth message of our Anchored series, we explore the importance of Bible translation and why God's Word was meant for everyone. From the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel to the miraculous events of Pentecost, we see God's desire for people of every nation and language to know Him. We'll address common misconceptions about Bible translations, discover the sacrifices made to brin...

How can we know the Bible contains the books God intended us to have? This message explores the canon of Scripture and the process by which God’s people recognized His inspired Word. Rather than choosing what would become Scripture, the Church discovered and preserved what God had already revealed. From questions about the Apocrypha to supposed “lost books” of the Bible, this message points us tow...

In Anchored #2 , you explore the inspiration and authority of Scripture , asking why the Bible should carry greater weight in our lives than any other voice. Building on the previous message about revelation, you explain how God worked through human authors to give us His Word—making Scripture “God-breathed” and therefore trustworthy and authoritative. From 2 Timothy 3:16–17, the message shows tha...

God wants to be known, and He has chosen to reveal Himself through creation, Scripture, and Jesus Christ. In the opening message of Anchored, we explore what revelation means and why it matters for our faith. From the beauty and order of the world around us to the words of the prophets and the life of Jesus, God has continually given us a clearer picture of His character, His love, and His purpose...

The church is one body made up of many different parts, and every part is necessary. God has uniquely gifted each believer through His Spirit—not simply so we can belong to the church, but so we can actively contribute to its mission. When parts of the body remain unused, the church may find ways to “get by,” but it cannot operate at its fullest potential. In this message, we’re challenged to disc...

In Many Parts / One Body #1 , we begin exploring 1 Corinthians 12 and what it means to truly belong to the body of Christ . Paul reminds us that the same Spirit works through every believer, giving different gifts and opportunities to serve for the common good. Our value doesn’t come from what we contribute—we don’t belong because we contribute; we contribute because we belong . God has a place fo...

As Paul closes his letter to the Colossians, he finishes not with another theological argument, but with people . What can easily look like a list of names is actually a picture of the relationships that surrounded, strengthened, and encouraged the early church. These were ordinary people—friends, coworkers, families, and fellow believers—trying to faithfully follow Jesus together. Paul’s closing...

In Colossians 3:12–17 , Paul shifts from what Christians are to put off to what they are to put on. This message explores how compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love are not merely individual virtues—they are qualities meant to define the entire church. Using the illustration of marriage and the difference between simply sharing space and truly sharing life, thi...

We've all experienced the frustration of being stuck—but what if the door has already been opened? In Colossians 3:1–11, Paul reminds believers that because of Christ's death and resurrection, we are no longer trapped by our old way of life. Jesus didn't simply forgive our sins; He set us free from the power of sin so that we can walk in newness of life. This message explores what it means to "put...

What if you've been treating the wrong problem all along? For centuries, people believed malaria was caused by "bad air," leading them to adopt countless practices that seemed wise but ultimately accomplished nothing. In Colossians 2:16–23, Paul confronts a similar spiritual mistake. The false teachers in Colossae promoted religious rules, self-denial, and impressive spiritual practices as the pat...

False teaching rarely presents itself as obviously false. Instead, it often sounds persuasive, spiritual, and appealing. In Colossians 2:6–15, Paul encourages the church to remain firmly rooted in Christ and gives believers a practical approach for recognizing and responding to teachings that lead people away from the Gospel. Rather than being shaken by every new idea or argument, we are called to...

In this message from Colossians 1, we look at Paul’s call for believers to pursue spiritual maturity. While maturity does not come automatically with age or experience, followers of Christ are called to grow in seeing beyond themselves and living for God’s greater purpose. Through proclaiming Christ, teaching truth, and lovingly admonishing one another, the church helps believers become fully matu...

In this message from Colossians 1, we explore the incredible truth that though sin made us enemies of God, Christ came to bring reconciliation through His sacrifice. Paul reminds us that the goal of the Christian life is not simply beginning in faith but continuing in faith—remaining established and firm in the hope of the Gospel. Through Christ, we are forgiven, restored into relationship with Go...

Who is Jesus, really? In one of the most beautiful passages in all of Scripture, Paul declares that Christ is far more than a great teacher or moral example. He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, the Head of the Church, and the One through whom God is making all things new. In this message, we explore what it means for Jesus to be supreme over both the orig...

What makes a life truly worth living? Is it the experiences we collect, the possessions we acquire, or the goals we achieve? In the opening chapter of Colossians, Paul points us toward a different answer. Writing to believers surrounded by competing beliefs and cultural pressures, Paul reminds them that a worthy life is found not in pursuing our own definition of success, but in seeking to please...

As Whiting Christian Church celebrates VBS week, we take a final look at the theme “God Is...” and ask an important question: If God is real, how should that change our lives? Drawing from John 15:5–8 and the image of a leaf connected to a tree, this message explores the difference between simply believing God exists and actually living in relationship with Him. Throughout the week, our students l...

As we conclude our Draw Near series, we turn to one of Scripture's greatest pictures of worship—the countless multitude gathered before the throne of God in Revelation 7. Throughout this series we have explored worship in private, worship together, worship through obedience, worship through song, and the danger of idolatry. Now we discover where all true worship is leading. In a world marked by su...

In this message from the “Draw Near” series, Pastor Jed explores the danger of idolatry through the vivid imagery of Isaiah 44. Using stories about climbing dead trees and trusting weak branches to hold weight, this sermon asks a powerful question: What are you placing the weight of your life on? From carved idols to modern struggles with money, relationships, politics, entertainment, and achievem...

In week six of our “Draw Near” series, we explore the powerful connection between music and worship. Why has worship throughout history been so closely tied to song? Is music just an emotional tool, or is there something deeper woven into creation itself? Through Ephesians 5, we look at how music becomes an expression of the Spirit’s work in our lives — not the source of it. From the beauty of cre...

In this message from the “Draw Near” series, Pastor Jed explores a challenging but important question: what makes a song truly fit for worship? Looking at David’s instructions in 1 Chronicles 16 to “extol, thank, and praise” the Lord, this sermon examines how worship is meant to center on God’s character, actions, and glory rather than ourselves. Through Scripture, hymns, modern worship songs, and...

In this message from the Draw Near series, we explore how worship extends far beyond Sunday mornings or quiet times with God. Looking at First Corinthians 10:23–11:1, we discover that even our everyday decisions can become acts of worship. Through practical examples and biblical insight, this sermon unpacks a simple but powerful framework: making decisions with God first, others second, and oursel...

In this message, we explore the deeper purpose behind gathering together as the church. Moving beyond the common idea that corporate worship is simply beneficial for us, this sermon challenges us to re-center worship on its true focus: God Himself. Through engaging illustrations—from a single voice reading Scripture to the fullness of a choir—we see how something powerful happens when believers wo...

In week two of the Draw Near series, we explore the connection between worship and self-awareness. Building on the definition that “worship is responding to God for who He is, with everything we are,” this message challenges us to ask a deeper question: Who are we, really? Using the Johari Window as a framework, we examine how growing in self-awareness—through vulnerability, humility, and time wit...