Hyde Wesleyan Weekly Sermon Audio

Chris George, a missionary in Western Australia for 19 years with his wife Melissa, shared an update on their work planting churches in one of the most secular parts of the world. He discussed how God has worked through the challenges of COVID-19 to bear fruit in people's lives and continues to raise up young leaders, as evidenced by a newly formed district of the Wesleyan Church. George emphasize...

Join Pastor Angel this first Sunday of Advent as she reflects on anticipating Christ's birth and return. She shares about looking forward to events in her own life as well as the hope the Israelites felt when Isaiah prophesied the coming of a mighty God, wonderful counselor, everlasting father and prince of peace. Pastor Angel reminds us that Jesus came to bring light into darkness and gives pract...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan explores what it means to practice thanksgiving not just as a holiday, but as a lifestyle. He reflects on the importance of choosing to live with gratitude in order to be people who give thanks on purpose. Looking at Bible passages, he emphasizes that because of God's grace, we should be "totally committed to doing good deeds" in response. Pastor Stevan shares stories...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan discusses the importance of practicing genuine thankfulness and gratitude beyond just the Thanksgiving holiday, highlighting how it is part of our sinful human nature to not properly thank God and that intentionally developing an attitude and lifestyle of thanksgiving has spiritual and personal benefits.

In this sermon on the parable of the prodigal son, Pastor Stevan reflects on how we see ourselves in the different characters - the selfish younger son, the self-righteous older brother, and the unconditionally loving father - and challenges us to have the courage to turn back to God, overcome pride and judgment, recognize His grace at work, and extend forgiveness as generously as He does.

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan explains Jesus' Parable of the Lost Coin, emphasizing God's relentless pursuit of lost souls and the great value He places on each individual life. He challenges the church to join God in seeking the lost with creativity and diligence.

Pastor Stevan discusses Jesus' parable of the lost sheep, emphasizing God's relentless pursuit of the lost, the great value God sees in each individual, and the joy in heaven over one sinner repenting. He cautions against an attitude of spiritual "arrival" and reminds us of the need for continual repentance and growth in Christ.

Pastor Stevan unpacks what it means to "live a life filled with love" as Christians. He focuses on three practical ways we can reflect God's love to others: 1) Keeping our word and being people of integrity, just as God is completely trustworthy; 2) Re-thinking our priorities and stewarding our time in service to God and others; 3) Forgiving freely as we have been forgiven by God's grace. He chall...

Pastor Stevan reminds us of the importance of generosity and sacrificial giving. He talks about how God rewards generosity, how authentic generosity comes from the heart and is not forced, and how generosity reflects God's generous nature. He encourages the congregation to give generously to the church's mission efforts through "faith promise" commitments. The sermon emphasizes that generous givin...

Mapile, a missionary from Swaziland, shared about the work God is doing through partnerships between his ministry and Hyde Wesleyan Church, highlighting their faith, love, and endurance through challenges as they serve communities in need. Pastor Stevan closes in prayer over Mapile and his family and for the church's continued faithfulness in joining God's mission, wherever He calls.

Rod and Nancy Zottarelli, long-time missionaries, shared their testimony of following God's calling on their lives through changing seasons of ministry, emphasizing being open to how God leads and taking advantage of opportunities to share the gospel both locally and globally.

Ever walked past a closed door and felt the itch to explore what's behind it? Just like the enigma of closed doors, we're enticed by the mission that God has in store for us. This week, we trade personal tales and share insights on why being mission-oriented is vital for us, both individually and as a church community.

Pastor Stevan begins with a personal experience from the weekend's men's retreat where they had a moment of worship and reflection. The sermon is part of a series on the impact of music on human experience, reflecting on previous sermons in the series, referencing Psalm 23, Exodus 15 (the song of Moses), Psalm 92, and Psalm 148, emphasizing the impact of music in our lives. The focus is on Revelat...

Pastor Stevan opens by singing the Children's Church song, "Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah!" and introduces the concept of a crescendo in music. He then turned to Psalm 148, which is a psalm of praise to God. He argues that all creation should praise God, because he is the Creator of everything. He concludes by saying that we should all join in the crescendo of praise to God.

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...