Hyde Wesleyan Weekly Sermon Audio

On this Communion Sunday, Pastor Stevan encourages the congregation to give thanks to God, especially on the Sabbath day. He cites Psalm 92, which says that it is good to give thanks to the Lord, that the wicked will be destroyed, but the godly will flourish. He concludes by challenging the congregation to make a habit of giving thanks to God, both on the Sabbath day and throughout the week.

We're continuing our series entitled, "Sound Advice", talking about the impact of music in our lives and how it can be used to celebrate and commemorate important events. This week, Pastor Stevan talks about the song of Moses, the oldest song in the Bible and a celebration of God's victory over the Egyptians at the Red Sea. God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and He performs many...

In this first-week of a new sermon series, Pastor Stevan introduces the concept of "Sound Advice" and how the Bible contains songs that provide us with guidance and comfort. The focus this morning is on Psalm 23, which is often referred to as the "Psalm of Comfort." Pastor Stevan explains how the psalm uses the imagery of a shepherd to describe God's care and protection for his people. He also dis...

The Bible says that faith is "the evidence of things we cannot see" (Hebrews 11:1). This means that faith is not based on logical proof or material evidence, but on trust in God. Jesus invites Peter to "come" to him on the water, even though it seemed impossible. Peter's faith enabled him to walk on water for a time, but he began to sink when he took his eyes off of Jesus. Christians are encourage...

The author of Hebrews reminds us that this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come, which is heaven. John's vision of heaven in Revelation 21 gives us a glimpse of what Heaven will be like. He sees a new heaven and a new earth, where there is no more division, no more tears, and no more pain. Heaven is the dwelling place of God. We will be in His presence fore...

Pastor Angel shares her own experience of feeling anonymous as a parent when her son got his driver's license. She then talks about how Jesus also experienced a season of anonymity in his life, between the ages of 2 and 12. During this time, we don't know much about what he was doing or where he was. Pastor Angel shares the story from Luke 2:43-52, where Jesus's parents lose him in Jerusalem. When...

The sermon is about the importance of faith and what it really means to have faith. Faith is not about believing that everything will always work out the way we want it to, but rather it is about trusting God and His plan for our lives, even when we don't understand it. Pastor Bob uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate this point. These three men were thrown into a fiery f...

The sermon is about the peace that Jesus offers to those who are stressed and anxious. Pastor Stevan begins by acknowledging that stress and anxiety are a part of life, but that they are not the way things were meant to be. He then talks about the different ways that people try to find peace, such as through food, vacations, and procrastination. However, he says that these are all temporary soluti...

7 Life Lessons learned during the 150-mile bike ride that Pastor Stevan took along The GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD on June 26-28.

Problem 1: We cannot be righteous enough to enter the kingdom of heaven on our own. Problem 2: Not everyone who calls out to Jesus will be saved. The solution to these problems is to follow Jesus and do the will of his Father in heaven. This means living a life of love, mercy, and forgiveness, even when it is difficult. It also means being willing to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. The...

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In Family Heart, Pastor Stevan Sheets challenges us to examine the true condition of our hearts, reminding us that all our words and actions flow from within. Drawing from Psalm 51 and Matthew 15, this message calls us to acknowledge our brokenness, ask God to renew our hearts, and rely on the Holy Spirit for daily transformation. Real change in our families begins with surrender and personal hear...

In Family Roles, Pastor Stevan Sheets reminds us that every action and word flows from the condition of our heart—and left unchecked, the human heart is deeply flawed. Through Psalm 51 and Matthew 15, we’re called to acknowledge our need for new hearts, ask the Creator for renewal, and rely daily on the Holy Spirit's transforming power. This message offers both a warning and a hope: God alone can...

In Family (Dys)Functions, Pastor Stevan Sheets reminds us that even the most tangled and broken families are not beyond God’s redeeming work. Looking to Joseph’s response in Matthew 1, we see how honor, respect, and faith-filled obedience can bring hope and healing in the midst of dysfunction. God is in the business of using blended, extended, and mended families for His divine purposes.