Hyde Wesleyan Weekly Sermon Audio

In week two of the Forged series, Pastor Stevan Sheets unpacks the call to spiritual formation through the lens of Luke 5. In a message titled Stay on the Anvil, we're reminded that transformation doesn’t come from tools or intentions alone—but by remaining in the hands of the Master, trusting Him through the process of shaping a faith that lasts.

In the kickoff to the Forged series, Pastor Stevan Sheets explores how God forms lasting faith not by assembling us like finished pieces, but by forging us from the raw material of our hearts. Looking to 1 Samuel 16 and the story of David’s anointing, we’re reminded that God starts with surrender, not polish—shaping us through grace, not performance.

In this special end-of-year message, Pastor Stevan challenges us to reflect on the foundation of our lives with the question: "What are you building on?" Drawing from Matthew 7, we’re reminded that it's not our plans or intentions, but the foundation beneath them—Christ alone—that determines what will stand when storms come.

In Pause & Love, Pastor Stevan unpacks the story of the shepherds in Luke 2, revealing four expressions of authentic love: paying attention, moving toward Jesus, telling others, and worshiping in the ordinary. As part of the Pause series, this message invites us to slow down and reflect God's love in everyday moments this Christmas season.

In this Advent message, Pause & Rejoice, Pastor Stevan Sheets reminds us that joy doesn’t rush—it settles, takes root, and grows. Looking at Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke 1, we’re invited to pause, notice God’s work in others, remember His faithfulness, and rejoice in His bigger story.

In Pause & Prepare, Pastor Stevan Sheets opens the Advent series Pause with a call to find stillness in the chaos of life. Drawing from Luke 3 and the image of Hurricane Melissa's eye, he reminds us that God invites us into His peace—even in the middle of life’s storms. Advent is a sacred invitation to pause, prepare our hearts, and make room for what matters most.

In this powerful Thanksgiving message, Pastor Angel Scribe unpacks the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 to reveal what true gratitude looks like. Through faith-filled obedience and heartfelt praise, we’re reminded that thankfulness not only honors God but deepens our faith and becomes a testimony to others.

In Week 3: The Real Thing of the Truth Filters series, Pastor Stevan Sheets walks us through John 18, where Jesus—truth incarnate—stands on trial before Pilate. This powerful message reminds us that truth isn’t something we define, but someone we follow: Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life. As we come to the communion table, we’re invited to remember and respond to the real, unchanging...

In Week 2 of the Truth Filters series, Pastor Stevan Sheets unpacks the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4 to show how truth must be trusted, tested through faith, and treasured above all shortcuts. Drawing from Jesus' example, we learn to filter out deception and anchor our lives in the unshakable truth of God's Word.

In A Call to Discern, Pastor Stevan Sheets launches the Truth Filters series with a timely reminder that not everything that looks or sounds spiritual is rooted in truth. Drawing from 1 John 4 and Matthew 7, he challenges believers to test every message and trust the Holy Spirit as our guide in a world filled with half-truths and deception. This message calls the Church to grow in holy discernment...

In the final message of the This is My (Missionary) Story series, Pastor Stevan Sheets challenges Hyde Wesleyan Church to see missions not as a program but as the heartbeat of God. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 5, he reminds us that we are Christ’s ambassadors—reconciled to be reconcilers—and that through Faith Promise giving, we actively join God's ongoing mission in Clearfield and around the worl...

In week 3 of This is My (Missionary) Story, Bobbie Johnson shares a deeply personal testimony of surrender, calling, and God’s faithfulness through life’s trials. From spiritual coasting to embracing her identity as a missionary “by location,” Bobbie reminds us that our everyday stories can carry eternal impact—if we’re willing to let God use them.

In week 2 of our This is My (Missionary) Story series, missionary Sabrina H. shares powerful stories of God’s faithfulness and transformation in the Czech Republic—one of the most atheistic nations in the world. From choir invitations to camp conversions and cross-cultural friendships, Sabrina reminds us that God is working through every “yes” we give Him, wherever we are in the world.

Pastor Stevan Sheets launches the series “This Is My (Missionary) Story” by reminding us that every believer is called to be on mission right where they are. Rooted in Acts 1:8, this message highlights how God’s mission moves forward through personal testimony, and that our everyday lives are the platform for sharing His story.

In this powerful message, Pastor Angel unpacks Jesus’ life-altering question from Matthew 16:13–17: “Who do you say that I am?” Challenging listeners to move beyond secondhand opinions and encounter Christ personally, this sermon invites a transformational response that redefines identity, purpose, and eternal destiny.

In the final message of the Yes, But Theology series, Pastor Stevan Sheets unpacks the cultural cliché "All roads lead to God," clarifying that while every life ends at God’s throne, not every path leads to life. Pointing to Jesus as the only road to salvation, this powerful sermon calls us to reject passive hope and walk boldly in the truth of the gospel.

In this message, Pastor Stevan Sheets challenges the popular phrase, “God just wants me to be happy,” exposing it as a half-truth that distorts God’s greater purpose. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 2, Jeremiah 17, and John 15, he shows that while God is not against our happiness, His ultimate goal is our holiness — and only in Him do we find true and lasting joy.

In this message from the Yes, But Theology series, Pastor Stevan challenges the familiar phrase, “Everything happens for a reason,” revealing its lack of biblical foundation. Rooted in Romans 8:28 and the story of Joseph, the sermon reminds us that while not everything is God's will, God can redeem every circumstance—and our true hope is found in His presence, not in easy answers.

In this message from the Yes, but... theology series, Pastor Stevan Sheets challenges the familiar phrase, "We've never done it that way before," through the lens of Acts 15 and the early church’s tension with change. With humor and clarity, he reminds us that while God's mission never changes, our methods must—always keeping Jesus at the center.

In this message from the Yes, But Theology series, Pastor Stevan Sheets unpacks the commonly used phrase, “Who am I to judge?”, challenging us to move beyond avoidance and toward biblical discernment. Rooted in Matthew 7:1–5, this sermon calls believers to judge humbly, with God's Word as the standard, starting with self-examination and always aiming toward restoration.

Pastor Stevan begins the Yes, But… Theology series by tackling the popular saying, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 1, and examples throughout Scripture, he shows how this phrase is often misapplied and replaced with the deeper truth that while life can overwhelm us, God never leaves us alone in it. Instead of self-reliance, we’re calle...

In this powerful message, Pastor Angel challenges us to embrace the discipline of silence and solitude as modeled by Jesus. Drawing from key Scriptures, she shares four compelling reasons we need quiet time with God—to resist temptation, gain clarity in decisions, find comfort in grief, and recharge for daily life. Step away from the noise and rediscover the gentle whisper of God’s presence.

In Dare to Hope, part of The Power of Lament series, Pastor Stevan leads us through Lamentations 3, showing how authentic lament makes room for hope even in the darkest seasons. Drawing from Jeremiah's raw grief, we’re reminded that God's faithful love and new mercies anchor us when nothing else makes sense.

In this message titled A Sacred Cry, Pastor Stevan Sheets opens the series The Power of Lament by exploring Psalm 13 and the biblical practice of lament. He reminds us that sorrow, grief, and brutal honesty before God are not weaknesses but sacred acts of worship that lead us to deeper trust, even when nothing changes.