John Wasserman Podcast

This sermon explores God's desire for a transformed heart rather than mere outward obedience. Drawing from Israel's repeated failures throughout the Old Testament, the message reveals how God promised a new heart through the prophets, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Jesus embodied what Israel was meant to be—the faithful son with a perfect heart devoted to God. Through Christ's ministry, dea...

The sermon explored Proverbs 4:23, which calls us to guard our hearts with all vigilance because from it flow the springs of life. We examined how the heart—the very core of who we are—is the center of our thoughts, decisions, will, moral character, and spiritual life. God is stirring something in the atmosphere, calling us higher by creating a deeper hunger for His presence. We discovered that tr...

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Mom Bev Wasserman reflects on what the Holy Spirit has taught her in this season of her life. With vulnerability, wisdom, and faith, she shares how God's presence, comfort, and guidance have sustained her through one of life's most challenging journeys. This is not a sermon, but a sincere testimony of God's faithfulness and the lessons learned while walki...

The sermon explored how our identity as children of God is often the primary target of the enemy's attacks, just as it was with Jesus in the wilderness and at the cross. We examined how Jesus' first temptation after His baptism was an attack on His identity ("If you are the Son of God..."), and how the same strategy is used against believers today. The good news is that through salvation, we have...

This deeply personal and vulnerable sermon explores the theme of being held by God through life's difficulties and uncertainties. The pastor emphasizes that God is not distant but intimately close, seeing us in our struggles and holding us through every season. Drawing from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, the message focuses on God as the Father of all compassion and comfort who holds us in our...

Prophet Bobby Legere delivers a powerful message about running the race God has set before us, particularly in the context of transitioning after the passing of Pastor John. The sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith, rather than being distracted by circumstances, storms, or the enemy's attacks. Drawing from Hebrews 12, the messa...

Begotten or Adoption | Andre Blignaut by John Wasserman

This powerful exploration of Palm Sunday takes us far beyond the familiar image of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. We discover that this triumphant entry was actually the moment the Lamb of God presented Himself for inspection, mirroring the Passover lamb chosen on the 10th day of Nisan and examined for four days before sacrifice. The crowds shouted 'Hosanna'—a Hebrew cry meaning 'Save no...

We have to be intentional about things, first knowing, and then doing, even as Moses intentionally prepared and anointed Joshua for succeeding him as the leader of Israel. Sadly, Joshua did not do the same, leaving Israel in chaos when he died, during which time everyone did what was right in their own eyes. – the very way in which our modern society is operating. During this chaotic time of Israe...

This sermon explores the profound meaning of praying "in the name of Jesus," moving beyond treating it as a mere formula or magical phrase. Pastor John teaches that praying in Jesus' name means praying as sons and daughters of God with full authority, praying from our union with Christ, and representing His character, nature, and purpose. The message emphasizes that the Hebrew concept of "name" re...

This sermon explores the vital connection between abiding in Christ and bearing spiritual fruit. Pastor John emphasizes that Christians are called not just to believe, but to produce fruit that glorifies God. Drawing primarily from John 15, he explains that fruitfulness is not mechanical or automatic, but relational and intentional. The message traces the flow of divine life from the Father dwelli...

The Fig Tree and the Fruit of the Kingdom: Producing Spiritual Fruitfulness by John Wasserman

This sermon addresses the critical importance of renewing our minds as the foundation for spiritual growth and transformation. The message emphasizes that the greatest barrier to spiritual maturity is not external circumstances, the devil, or culture, but an unrenewed mind. Through examining the progression from thought to belief to habit to stronghold, the sermon illustrates how our thought patte...

Bearing Fruit: God's Expectation for Spiritual Growth and Progress by John Wasserman

Pastor John delivers a sobering message about the need for integrity, accountability, and biblical standards in prophetic ministry. Drawing from recent controversies in the broader church community, particularly involving prophet Sean Boltz and Bethel Church, he addresses the dangers of unchecked prophetic authority, the grooming of congregations to accept anything labeled "prophetic," and the rea...

This powerful message centers on the transformative truth that salvation is not just a destination—it's a journey of continuous growth and maturity. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, we're reminded that while the seed of salvation is perfect and unchanging, the condition of our hearts—the soil—determines whether we bear fruit or remain spiritually stagnant. The sermon challenges...

This powerful message confronts us with a profound truth: our spiritual maturity isn't measured by what we know, but by what we experience through trials. Drawing from James chapter 1, we discover that every good gift from God follows a path toward perfection—but that path runs directly through temptation, testing, and trials. The question isn't whether difficulties will come, but whether we'll al...

This powerful message centres on the biblical principle of spiritual progress and stewardship found in 1 Timothy 4:15, where we're challenged to be diligent in our growth so that our profiting may be evident to all. The core revelation here is that God doesn't give us gifts merely to possess them—every gift, calling, and talent we receive comes with a divine expectation to mature it, maximise it,...

This powerful message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: spiritual progress is not automatic. Drawing from James chapter 1 and Paul's words to Timothy, we're challenged to examine whether we're truly advancing in our faith or remaining spiritually stagnant. The central question pierces through religious complacency: 'In what area have you made no progress?' James reveals that trials aren't...

This Christmas message invites us to reflect on what Paul calls God's 'indescribable gift' in 2 Corinthians 9:15—the person of Jesus Christ. We're reminded that while the world knows its own pain and brokenness, it often remains oblivious to the cure that has already been given. The gift of Christ isn't simply advice, sympathy, or a philosophical system; it's a living person who meets our deepest...

This powerful message centers on the biblical principle of spiritual progress and stewardship found in 1 Timothy 4:15, where we're challenged to be diligent in our growth so that our profiting may be evident to all. The core revelation here is that God doesn't give us gifts merely to possess them—every gift, calling, and talent we receive comes with a divine expectation to mature it, maximize it,...

This powerful teaching challenges us to reconsider our relationship with God's law through the lens of freedom rather than bondage. We're invited into a fascinating exploration of what it truly means to be 'set free' in Christ—not freedom from all boundaries, but freedom to walk in righteousness. The central message revolves around James's concept of 'the perfect law that gives freedom' and Paul's...

This message invites us into the beautiful tradition of Advent, specifically focusing on the second candle—the candle of peace, also known as the Bethlehem candle. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6-7, we're reminded that Jesus came not just as a baby in a manger, but as the Prince of Peace whose government and peace would have no end. The word 'shalom' encompasses far more than absence of conflict—it means...

This powerful message invites us into a profound exploration of what it truly means to live as citizens of God's kingdom. We're challenged to move beyond external religious performance into genuine internal transformation—the kind that changes not just what we do, but who we are at our core. Drawing on Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 4:20 that 'the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of...

This powerful message invites us into a profound exploration of what it truly means to live as citizens of God's kingdom right here, right now. At its heart is a compelling question: if Jesus stood before us today and asked, 'What does my kingdom look like in your life?', what would we say? Drawing from Matthew 6:33's call to seek first the kingdom and Luke 17:20-21's revelation that the kingdom i...