The Well Church Keller Sermons

Exodus 21 may be one of the most misunderstood chapters in Scripture. At first glance, its laws about slavery and personal injury can feel confusing—or even troubling. But beneath these ancient laws is a powerful picture of God's justice, compassion, and care for human dignity. In this episode, we explore the difference between the temporary laws given to ancient Israel and the timeless principles...

The Ten Commandments are often viewed as a list of rules, but what if they're really teaching us about honor? In this episode, we continue our journey through Exodus by exploring commandments five through ten and discovering the biblical idea of weight. The Hebrew word for "honor" literally means "to give weight," revealing that every commandment is ultimately about what—or who—we value most. From...

What if idolatry isn't just about golden calves and ancient statues? In this message from our Clash of Kingdoms series through Exodus, we explore the Second Commandment and uncover how idols still shape our lives today. From career success and financial security to family, comfort, and even ministry, anything can become an idol when it takes God's place in our hearts. Drawing from Exodus 20:4-6, w...

Who is really in charge of your life? When God gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, He wasn't simply handing out rules—He was establishing a relationship and answering a critical question: Who has the final authority? In this message, we explore the dramatic scene at Mount Sinai, the purpose of the Ten Commandments, and the powerful first commandment: "You shall have no other gods before me."...

We live in a culture that celebrates speed, efficiency, and instant results. But what if God does some of His deepest work while we're waiting? In this episode, we journey through Exodus 19 as Israel arrives at Mount Sinai after months in the wilderness. Instead of immediately receiving what they hoped for, God calls them to wait—and to consecrate themselves. Together, we'll explore why waiting on...

In this message from our ongoing series in Exodus, Men's Minister Adrien Parker takes us to Exodus 17 — where the Israelites, barely out of the wilderness, are ambushed by the Amalekites in one of the most lopsided matchups in the Old Testament. What God does next isn't what anyone expects. Instead of fighting the battle for them like he did at the Red Sea, he puts Moses on a hill with a staff and...

What do you do when you've followed God faithfully — and you still end up in a dry, depleted place? In Exodus 17, Israel has already crossed the Red Sea. God has already fed them with quail and manna. And yet when they arrive at Rephidim and find no water, they grumble, complain, and ask the question that every person of faith has whispered in a hard season: "Is the Lord among us or not?" In this...

What if the desert isn't a sign that God forgot you — but proof that He's keeping you close? In this episode, we're in Exodus 16 as Israel makes one of the fastest U-turns in Scripture: from worship at the Red Sea to full-on grumbling in the wilderness. They had abundance in Egypt. Now they have nothing. And their response reveals something uncomfortably familiar about our own hearts. We dig into:...

In Exodus 14, the Israelites find themselves trapped—Red Sea in front of them, Pharaoh’s army behind them. It looks like God has led them into a disaster. But what if it’s actually a setup for something greater? In this episode, we explore how fear can drive us back toward what enslaves us—and why many of us struggle to embrace the freedom God offers. This message challenges us to confront the are...

After four hundred years of slavery and ten life-altering plagues, Pharaoh finally says go. And Israel — standing on the other side of the most dramatic deliverance in history — asks the question we all ask after pivotal moments: now what? In this episode, we dig into Exodus 13 and God's two-word answer: consecrate and remember. We talk about why God asks for the things nearest and dearest to us,...

Have you ever hoped something in your life would just pass you by? In this powerful Easter message, we explore the story of the first Passover in Exodus 12 and uncover how it points directly to Jesus—the perfect Lamb who was slain for us. The Israelites weren’t spared because of who they were, but because of what they did in faith: they applied the blood of the lamb to their doorposts. In the same...

God Is Not a God of No Anger — He Is a God of Slow Anger Clash of Kingdoms | Exodus 11 Throughout the plagues of Egypt, God has been doing something deliberate — taking down the gods of Egypt one by one. Plague by plague, the false gods fall. But in Exodus 11, only one remains: Pharaoh. And it's his turn. In this episode, we explore what the announcement of the tenth plague reveals about who God t...

One of the most difficult doctrines in the Christian faith isn't hard to understand — it's hard to live by: "Vengeance is mine, says the Lord. I will repay." In this message from Exodus 10, we watch God systematically dismantle the gods of Egypt through the plagues of locusts and darkness. But more than a history lesson, this text asks us a deeply personal question — how long will we refuse to hum...

We’re terrible at spotting what’s fake — a science fair project proved it. When 250 people tried to identify AI-generated images, the average score was 45%. Worse than random guessing. But the most dangerous counterfeit in your life isn’t a photorealistic portrait. It’s an idol: a real thing you’ve given God-level power to protect you, provide for you, or define you. In this message from our Clash...

In this episode, we continue through Book of Exodus and examine the next plagues God sends on Egypt: frogs, lice, and flies. These plagues weren’t random disasters—they were direct confrontations with the gods and superstitions the Egyptians trusted. This message explores how God often reveals Himself by exposing the false things we rely on for security, identity, and hope. Key question: What “mod...

Episode Summary: Before the cross, before the Red Sea, there was a showdown on the Nile. In this episode, we explore Exodus 7 and the first plague—when God turns the Nile to blood. What looks like a random act of judgment is actually a direct confrontation with Egypt’s false gods, especially Osiris, the supposed god of life, death, and judgment. This wasn’t just a plague. It was a verdict. We unpa...

What if we’re more polytheistic than we think? In this Family Sunday message kicking off Lent, we dive into Exodus 7 and the showdown between God and Pharaoh. When Aaron’s staff swallows the serpents of Egypt, it’s more than a miracle — it’s a declaration: there is only one true God. But the real question is this: What “other gods” might be competing for our hearts today? Money. Fear. Politics. Te...

Right when the Exodus story is getting good, God interrupts the action with what feels like a commercial break — a discussion about names. But this interruption changes everything. In Exodus 6, God reintroduces Himself as Yahweh — “I AM” or “I WILL.” And in doing so, He gives Moses (and us) a series of promises that form the foundation of the gospel: I will rescue you. I will redeem you. I will ta...

In Exodus 5, Moses stands before Pharaoh and delivers God’s command: “Let my people go.” But instead of immediate freedom, things get worse. Why? Because God isn’t playing checkers—he’s playing chess. Key Themes from the Sermon God Speaks in the Wilderness The Hebrew word for wilderness (midbar) is rooted in the word debar, meaning “to speak.” The wilderness isn’t silence—it’s the place where God...

Sermon Overview In this message from Exodus 4, we explore one of the strangest—and most revealing—passages in Scripture. As Moses is finally on his way to Egypt, God confronts him in a moment that forces us to wrestle with grace, obedience, holiness, and hate. This sermon challenges the false divide between the “Old Testament God” and the “New Testament God” and invites us to see a fuller picture...

What happens when two kingdoms collide? In this episode, we explore Exodus 2 and the powerful story of Moses’ birth, formation, and calling—set against the backdrop of a world shaped by fear, violence, and empire. Using the contrast between the Kingdom of Shalom and the Kingdom of Empire , this teaching unpacks why Israel needed a mediator—and why we still do today. From a hidden baby in a basket...

📖 Episode Summary From the opening pages of Scripture, we see God bringing shalom —order, peace, and wholeness—out of chaos. But as sin enters the world, that shalom begins to unravel, giving rise to a rival reality the Bible often calls empire . In this message, we explore Exodus 1 and uncover the defining characteristics of the kingdom of empire : fear, control, oppression, selfish gain, and th...

As we step into a new year, many of us feel the tension between hope and worry. In this message, we’re invited to slow down, create space for God, and realign our hearts around what truly matters. Drawing from Matthew 6:33, this teaching introduces the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina and explores Jesus’ invitation to seek first the kingdom of God rather than the kingdoms we so often bu...

What if fear isn’t the problem—but what we’re looking at is? In this Advent sermon, we explore the surprising story of the shepherds in Luke 2 and contrast their faithful response to the good news with Zechariah’s response earlier in Luke’s Gospel. Through Scripture, storytelling, and insights from C.S. Lewis, we’re invited to reflect on how we respond when God speaks—and what is actually forming...

The Christmas story isn’t as peaceful as we often imagine. In this message from our Hidden Christmas series, we look at King Herod—a powerful, wealthy ruler whose fear of losing control led to devastating consequences. Through Matthew 2, we uncover a hidden truth of Christmas: the greatest threat to our faith may be our desire to stay on the throne of our own lives. The wise men asked Herod a dang...