Hyde Wesleyan Weekly Sermon Audio

In this powerful message, guest missionary Courtney Dunn shares her experiences of ministry in Eastern Europe and unpacks the profound truths of John 10:1-10. Highlighting Jesus as the Good Shepherd, she challenges us to recognize His voice, trust Him fully, and step into the abundant life He offers. Courtney likens believers to "sheepdogs," called to guide others toward the Shepherd and His trans...

In this powerful message on the last Sunday of 2024, Pastor Stevan explores the call to "Resolve to Live Love," emphasizing the simplicity and profound impact of loving God and loving others. Drawing from Matthew 22, Romans 12, and John 13, the sermon challenges us to embrace authentic, humble, and steadfast love as a transformative lifestyle. As we step into the unknowns of the coming year, let u...

In "Treasure in the Chaos," Pastor Stevan concludes week 3 of the series, "Mary Christmas: Lessons from the Mother of Jesus." Reflecting on Luke 2:1-20, this message contrasts the shepherds' exuberance with Mary's quiet reflection, showing us how to find peace amidst life's chaos. Learn practical ways to pause, practice gratitude, and treasure God's presence, even in overwhelming moments, as we pr...

In this third week of Advent, Pastor Stevan explores Mary’s humble response to God’s unexpected interruption through the angel Gabriel. Despite her plans, Mary surrenders with faith, declaring, “May it be so.” The sermon reminds us that God’s interruptions are always worthwhile, He equips those He calls, and surrender is the key to experiencing His perfect will. Are you ready to say “yes” to God’s...

In this inspiring Advent message, Pastor Stevan introduces the series "Mary Christmas," focusing on the heart and faith of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Reflecting on Luke 1:39-55, Pastor Stevan explores Mary's response of joyful praise, her magnification of God's mercy, celebration of His mighty works, and reflection of His generosity. This sermon encourages us to prepare our hearts this Advent seas...

In this Thanksgiving-week Sermon, Pastor Stevan reflects on the power of gratitude—not just at life’s milestones but throughout every step of our journey. Drawing from scripture, historical stories, and personal insights, he challenges us to embrace "Thanksgiving along the journey." Discover how gratitude guards against bitterness, encourages hope, and cultivates humility, even in life's toughest...

This week's message from Pastor Angel invites us into a living-room-style conversation about trusting in the Lord, even in life's most challenging moments. Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 3:5-6 and the story of Daniel in the lion's den, she explores what it means to trust God with all our hearts—beyond our understanding or circumstances. Through relatable stories, personal experiences, and God's...

Pastor Stevan Sheets delves into the heart of Christian unity and the call to be peacemakers. Reflecting on the power of living through historic moments and the continuous work of the Kingdom, Pastor Stevan emphasizes that peacemaking is not just an action—it's our family business, rooted in our identity as children of God. Through the Beatitudes, he challenges us to embody both grace and truth, a...

Pastor Stevan delves into the overwhelming pace of modern life, using illustrations to remind us that we often feel like we are moving at 100 miles an hour, caught up in distractions that pull us away from our true identity as citizens of Heaven. He encourages us to prioritize our relationship with God and to find peace in His presence, even amidst chaos. Drawing from Psalm 46, Pastor Stevan highl...

In this episode of our "Nonpartisan Faith" series, we dive deep into what it truly means to live under the influence—not of culture, politics, or temporary affiliations, but of God’s Sovereign Kingdom. Pastor Stevan Sheets challenges us to consider the unseen forces that shape our actions, thoughts, and words. Drawing on the example of Daniel’s unwavering faith in a foreign land, he calls us to be...

Pastor Stevan Sheets explores the theme of trust amidst life's uncertainties. He asks the congregation to reflect on who they truly trust and the people in their lives who offer unwavering support. Drawing from the story of Simon Peter's calling in Luke 5, Pastor Stevan emphasizes the importance of obeying God, even when His requests seem illogical or daunting. He discusses how we often put our fa...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Stevan Sheets continues the Mission Emphasis series, building on the inspiring message shared by Pastor Rick Cox. Focusing on the theme of "Mission in the Ordinary," Pastor Stevan challenges us to embrace our roles as God's chosen people—a royal priesthood called to live out our faith in the everyday moments of life. Drawing from 1 Peter 2, he unpacks the profound tru...

In this powerful episode, guest speaker Pastor Rick Cox explores the theme of "Mission in the Ordinary." Drawing from Matthew 9:35-38, he challenges listeners to see how God works through everyday actions and encounters. God calls all believers to join His mission, not just in grand gestures, but in daily life. Whether it's offering a prayer, showing compassion to a stranger, or serving in your lo...

Pastor Angel explores the timeless story of Adam and Eve's temptation in the Garden of Eden. Drawing parallels to our modern lives, she delves into the nature of temptation, the power of choice, and the consequences of disobedience. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, Pastor Angel emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and resisting worldly temptations. She reminds lis...

Pastor Stevan reflects on the swift passage of time and likens our journey through life to running a race. Drawing inspiration from Hebrews 12:1-4, he offers three key strategies for maintaining a steady pace in life's often chaotic and challenging course: Check Your Speed: Recognize that God sets the pace for our lives, not us. Learn to trust His timing and direction. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize:...

In this final installment of the "Mind Games" series, Pastor Stevan dives into the mental battles we face, particularly the overwhelming moments when anxiety and panic take over. Drawing from personal stories—like a fiery mishap with an old truck—and the Apostle Paul’s wisdom in Philippians 4:4-7, this message explores how we can shift from anxiety-driven reactions to a mindset of peace through pr...

In this third week of the "Mind Games" sermon series, we dive into the power of reframing our past, present, and future through a lens of holy optimism. Pastor Stevan explores how we can shift our perspective, using the examples of Paul, Joseph, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, to trust in God's sovereignty even when life doesn't go according to plan. By aligning our thoughts with God's truth,...

In this episode of our "Mind Games" series, we delve deeper into the battlefield of the mind. Last week, we explored the existence of these mental battles—fear vs. courage, guilt vs. forgiveness, despair vs. hope—and identified them as strongholds the enemy seeks to fortify. Today, we focus on how to win these battles by transforming the way we think. Drawing from Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8,...

In this episode, Pastor Sheets dives into the mental battles we all face and how our thoughts can either uplift or destroy us. Drawing from Romans 7 and 2 Corinthians 10, he explores the concept of "mind games" and how they create strongholds in our minds, leading to struggles with fear, greed, guilt, and despair. Pastor Sheets emphasizes that, as Christians, we have access to divine power—God’s "...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan delves into the remarkable story of King Manasseh from 2 Chronicles 33. Despite being one of the most wicked kings in Judah's history, Manasseh's life takes an unexpected turn when he repents and experiences God's forgiveness. Through this account, we explore four key lessons: The depths of God's mercy - even for the most depraved The power of genuine repentance to tr...

Pastor Angel continues our "One Body" series by exploring the importance of love in the Christian community. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, she emphasizes that without love, our spiritual gifts and actions are meaningless. The sermon focuses on two key aspects of love: patience and kindness. Using Jesus' interactions with his disciples as an example, we learn how to respond with patience even in f...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan explores the concept of the Church as the Body of Christ, drawing from 1 Corinthians 12. He emphasizes that while we are one unified body in Christ, we are made up of many unique parts. The sermon highlights four key truths about being part of Christ's body: Each member is intrinsically valuable. Every part is vital and needed. All members are to be honored. We must h...

Pastor Stevan addresses the church's role in a divided world. Following recent events that have highlighted human depravity and division, he reminds believers of their calling to be agents of peace, hope, and joy as the unified body of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Stevan explores Paul's metaphor of the church as Christ's body - uniquely diverse yet united by the Holy Spirit. He em...

Pastor Stevan continues his series on "rumble strips" - spiritual warnings that keep us on God's path. Drawing from his recent 160-mile bike ride adventure, Stevan shares personal insights about the dangers of overconfidence and distraction in our faith journey. Key points include: The danger of the ditch - remembering we're prone to wander off course The danger of misdirection - staying focused o...