Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

The Sunday Sermon

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A weekly sermon podcast by Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, located in Wilmington, North Carolina. For more information, visit our website at www.welcometowesley.com

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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

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Religion

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welcometowesley.com

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Gospel of Luke: Part 3 - Simon, do you see this woman? 16.03.2025

Have you ever felt too broken, too unsure, or maybe too self-righteous to approach God? In this week's sermon, the Rev. Elizabeth Miller-Villegas explores a powerful moment in Luke's Gospel where Jesus meets both a desperate woman and a skeptical Pharisee at the same table. Discover how grace invites each of us—no matter how we arrive—to find our place at God's table. Because grace always pulls up...

The Gospel of Luke: Part 2 - Lifting up the Lowly 09.03.2025

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke by diving into Mary’s song—a bold declaration of how God’s kingdom turns the world upside down. What does it mean when God scatters the proud, lifts the lowly, and fills the hungry? How does this great reversal challenge the way we see power, success, and security? And where do we find ourselves in this story? Join us as we explor...

The Gospel of Luke: Part 1 - Introduction 02.03.2025

As we begin our Lenten journey through the Gospel of Luke, this sermon sets the stage with a primer on Luke 1:1-4. Why did Luke write this Gospel? What makes it unique? And how does it shape the way we follow Jesus today? Luke gives us a powerful portrait of Jesus—one who seeks the lost, welcomes the outsider, and turns the world upside down. This episode unpacks Luke’s purpose, major themes, and...

Friends by Design: Part 7 - Friendship on Mission 23.02.2025

In the final message of our Friends by Design series, we dive into Acts 2:42-47 and explore why friendship isn’t just a side effect of church—it’s the strategy of the Kingdom. When Jesus made disciples, He made friends, and the early church grew not through programs, but through deep, intentional community. If discipleship is relational before it’s instructional, how are we living that out today?...

Friends by Design: Part 6 - Friendship that Endures 16.02.2025

What does it mean to have a friendship that truly lasts? In this week’s message, we dive into Ruth 1:16-18, where Ruth’s unwavering commitment to Naomi gives us a powerful picture of faithfulness, love, and enduring friendship.

Friends by Design: Part 5 - Hospitality and Friendship with the Stranger 09.02.2025

In this episode, we continue our Friends By Design series with a message from 2 Kings 4:8-17, exploring the power of hospitality and friendship with the stranger. How does making space for others reflect the heart of God? Why does true hospitality go beyond kindness? Join us as we dive into this story of a woman who welcomed a prophet—and encountered God’s transformative work in the process.

Friends by Design: Part 4 - The Power of Forgiveness 02.02.2025

In this message, Pastor Angelo offers Biblical teaching on the concept of forgiveness. As Christian disciples, forgiveness is not an emotion but a decision. It is an act of obedience born out of our understanding of God's forgiveness of us. If you're struggling with forgiveness, this sermon is for you.

Friends by Design: Part 3 - Created for Each Other 26.01.2025

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo walks through Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, focusing on healthy friendships. What do they look like? How do we cultivate them? And what do we do with bad friends? Listen here for more!

Friends By Design: Part 2 - Friendship with God 19.01.2025

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo explores one of the most radical claims of scripture: we are friends of God. Why does this matter? What purpose does it serve? What difference does it make? Listen here for more!

Friends By Design: Part 1 - The Relational God 12.01.2025

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo walks us through the story of creation, identifying the ways we see God's design for relationship established right from the beginning.

Words for the Beginning: Part 5 - The road isn't straight 05.01.2025

One of the basic realities of being human is that at some point we will all experience seasons when life doesn't go according to plan. There is good news. The Bible is filled with stories of people who experienced the same thing, and yet, God still makes a way. In this sermon, Pastor Becca shares this important truth with us. Listen here for more!

Christmas Eve 2024: Love Knows Your Name 24.12.2024

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and the reminder that God is with us. In this sermon, Pastor Angelo offers a word on the true beauty of Christmas and what makes it so different from any other story the world has to offer. Listen here for more!

Words for the Beginning: Part 4: Hope is worth the risk 22.12.2024

In this message, Pastor Becca weaves together the stories of Mary and Joseph to give us a unique perspective on hope. Listen here for more!

Words for the Beginning: Part 3 - Do the good that is yours to do 15.12.2024

In this sermon, Pastor Angelo reflects on Luke 3:7-16. Through the call of John the Baptist, we are reminded that repentance is not just about words but about action—producing good fruit in our lives through small, meaningful acts of love and justice. Pastor Angelo shares personal stories and practical wisdom, inviting us to discover the joy of doing the good that is ours to do. Join us as we expl...

Words for the Beginning: Part 2 - We can't go it alone 08.12.2024

Grief has a way of isolating us, shrinking our world, and making us believe we have to go it alone. But what happens when someone steps in and says, "You don’t have to do this by yourself"? This week, Pastor Angelo Sanchez unpacks the story of Ruth and Naomi from Ruth 1—a powerful reminder that even in our deepest sorrow, God gives us the gift of community. With insights from grief expert David Ke...

Words for the Beginning: Part 1 - You are a Blessing 01.12.2024

In a world that tells us we’re not enough, this sermon reminds us of God’s unshakable truth: you are chosen, loved, and called. Discover how Mary’s story in Luke 1:26-38 speaks to your life today.

Christ the King Sunday - 2024 24.11.2024

What is the significance of Jesus' Lordship? What impact and influence should it have on our lives? Listen here for more!

3 Simple Rules: Part 3 - Stay in love with God 17.11.2024

The third and final of Wesley's 3 Simple Rules might be the most important. We stay in love with God when inward transformation impacts our outward witness. Listen here for more!

3 Simple Rules: Part 2 - Do Good 10.11.2024

Doing good is about making the future you want look like the future God wants. Listen here for more!

3 Simple Rules: Part 1 - Do No Harm 03.11.2024

Doing no harm is not passive; it is an act of faith. It takes courage to choose peace when anger feels easier.

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 10 - Witness 27.10.2024

The church's most effective witness is not in what we say but rather in how we live. How has following Jesus changed your life? Is it evident to yourself and those around you? Listen here for more!

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 9 - Sabbath 20.10.2024

Sabbath is about more than just rest--it's about trust, resistance, and renewal. To sabbath well is to disengage with the patterns of this world and align ourselves with the patters of God. Listen here for more!

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 8 - Generosity 13.10.2024

Biblical generosity is more than a calling on your wallet. It is a calling in your life. To live generously is to live into the very nature of a generous God. Listen here for more!

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 7 - Service 06.10.2024

To be people of service is to be people of God. As we embody a spirit of service toward others, we are reminded that we follow God who showed love to each of us through service. Listen here for more!

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 6 - Fasting 29.09.2024

Fasting isn't just about giving up; it's about gaining too. When we say no to one thing, it allows us to say yes to God. What's filling you up these days? Listen here for more.

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