Ward Church Podcast

Rev. Terence Gray closes the "Good Plans" series with a message on seeking and doing God's will. Reflecting on Matthew 7 and the inspiring life of George Müller, Pastor Gray emphasizes that doing God's will involves progressive steps of faith and occasional leaps, rooted in trust and dependence on Him. He challenges us to examine our motives, place our full weight on God, and live lives marked by...

Rev. Terence Gray closes the "Good Plans" series with a message on seeking and doing God's will. Reflecting on Matthew 7 and the inspiring life of George Müller, Pastor Gray emphasizes that doing God's will involves progressive steps of faith and occasional leaps, rooted in trust and dependence on Him. He challenges us to examine our motives, place our full weight on God, and live lives marked by...

Rev. Nicole Unice continues the "Good Plans" series with a message on discovering God's will, addressing the common question, "What does God want for my life?" Drawing from Romans 12, Proverbs 3, and James 1, she offers practical insights on aligning our lives with God's purpose. Through foundational commitments, intentional reflection, and seeking God's guidance in daily decisions, she encourages...

Rev. Nicole Unice continues the "Good Plans" series with a message on discovering God's will, addressing the common question, "What does God want for my life?" Drawing from Romans 12, Proverbs 3, and James 1, she offers practical insights on aligning our lives with God's purpose. Through foundational commitments, intentional reflection, and seeking God's guidance in daily decisions, she encourages...

Rev. Terence Gray kicks off the new year with the sermon series "Good Plans: Defining, Discovering, and Doing the Will of God" by exploring how we can understand and embrace God’s will. Using scripture and practical examples, Pastor Terence unpacks the two aspects of God’s will—His commands and decrees—and reminds us that God’s plans always lead to restoration, joy, and victory. Even when life fee...

Rev. Terence Gray kicks off the new year with the sermon series "Good Plans: Defining, Discovering, and Doing the Will of God" by exploring how we can understand and embrace God’s will. Using scripture and practical examples, Pastor Terence unpacks the two aspects of God’s will—His commands and decrees—and reminds us that God’s plans always lead to restoration, joy, and victory. Even when life fee...

On the last Sunday of the year, Dr. Scott McKee reflects on the practice of patiently enduring problems, an often-overlooked discipline that can shape our character and deepen our faith. Drawing from James 1:2-4, this message explores how trials, whether big or small, can become opportunities for spiritual growth when viewed through the lens of faith. Pastor Scott shares personal insights from his...

On the last Sunday of the year, Dr. Scott McKee reflects on the practice of patiently enduring problems, an often-overlooked discipline that can shape our character and deepen our faith. Drawing from James 1:2-4, this message explores how trials, whether big or small, can become opportunities for spiritual growth when viewed through the lens of faith. Pastor Scott shares personal insights from his...

In this Christmas Eve message, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds, who were astonished by the news of Jesus' birth. Drawing from the awe and amazement in Luke 2, Pastor Scott explores how wonder opens the door to hope, faith, and possibility in a dark world. Reflecting on how Jesus, the Light of the World, entered humanity in humility...

In this Christmas Eve message, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds, who were astonished by the news of Jesus' birth. Drawing from the awe and amazement in Luke 2, Pastor Scott explores how wonder opens the door to hope, faith, and possibility in a dark world. Reflecting on how Jesus, the Light of the World, entered humanity in humility...

In this week’s message, Rev. Terence Gray continues the "I've Got Questions" series by exploring the question, “What shall we name Him?” Drawing from Matthew 1:18–25, Pastor Terence reflects on the power of names, how they shape our identity, and how Jesus' name—meaning salvation—reveals His purpose and destiny. This message reminds us that while the world may label us with names that burden or ha...

In this week’s message, Rev. Terence Gray continues the "I've Got Questions" series by exploring the question, “What shall we name Him?” Drawing from Matthew 1:18–25, Pastor Terence reflects on the power of names, how they shape our identity, and how Jesus' name—meaning salvation—reveals His purpose and destiny. This message reminds us that while the world may label us with names that burden or ha...

Rev. Nicole Unice invites us into the journey of the Magi as they ask the question, “Where is He?” in their search for the newborn King. In this powerful Advent message, Nicole reminds us that our own journeys are filled with questions—where is God in our mess, doubts, or disappointments? Yet Jesus, born into the brokenness of the world, is not distant but present, standing and knocking, inviting...

Rev. Nicole Unice invites us into the journey of the Magi as they ask the question, “Where is He?” in their search for the newborn King. In this powerful Advent message, Nicole reminds us that our own journeys are filled with questions—where is God in our mess, doubts, or disappointments? Yet Jesus, born into the brokenness of the world, is not distant but present, standing and knocking, inviting...

Rev. Terence Gray delivers a heartfelt and intergenerational Christmas message, "How Will This Be?", exploring the profound truth that when we receive God's Son, we receive everything. Drawing from Mary’s journey in Luke 1 and Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Terence reminds us that the story of Christmas isn’t about how but who. Through engaging illustrations, audience interaction, and the symbolism of gifts,...

Rev. Terence Gray delivers a heartfelt and intergenerational Christmas message, "How Will This Be?", exploring the profound truth that when we receive God's Son, we receive everything. Drawing from Mary’s journey in Luke 1 and Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Terence reminds us that the story of Christmas isn’t about how but who. Through engaging illustrations, audience interaction, and the symbolism of gifts,...

Dr. Scott McKee kicks off the Advent season by exploring different questions of Christmas, beginning with Zechariah’s heartfelt inquiry in Luke 1: “How can I be sure?” This powerful message invites us to embrace the sacred gift of silence, using Zechariah's transformation from doubt to faith as a reflection of the season’s call to wait, wonder, and watch for signs of God’s presence. Pastor Scott r...

Dr. Scott McKee kicks off the Advent season by exploring different questions of Christmas, beginning with Zechariah’s heartfelt inquiry in Luke 1: “How can I be sure?” This powerful message invites us to embrace the sacred gift of silence, using Zechariah's transformation from doubt to faith as a reflection of the season’s call to wait, wonder, and watch for signs of God’s presence. Pastor Scott r...

In this week’s message, Pastor Terence stepped in for Pastor Scott and shared a powerful reminder of God’s rescuing love from Exodus 14:15. Reflecting on Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea, he emphasized that God meets us in our weakness and rescues us not because of what we’ve done, but because of who He is. Pastor Terence shared personal stories to remind us that God’s love pursues us even...

In this week’s message, Pastor Terence stepped in for Pastor Scott and shared a powerful reminder of God’s rescuing love from Exodus 14:15. Reflecting on Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea, he emphasized that God meets us in our weakness and rescues us not because of what we’ve done, but because of who He is. Pastor Terence shared personal stories to remind us that God’s love pursues us even...

In this week's special message, guest preacher Mike Kuhn joins us for Ward Church's Global Impact Summit to reflect on Acts 8 and "The Great Pivot." Highlighting Philip's role in crossing cultural barriers to bring the gospel to Samaria and the Ethiopian eunuch, Mike challenges us to embrace the call to share Jesus' love with those on the margins of society. Drawing parallels to today's global ref...

In this week's special message, guest preacher Mike Kuhn joins us for Ward Church's Global Impact Summit to reflect on Acts 8 and "The Great Pivot." Highlighting Philip's role in crossing cultural barriers to bring the gospel to Samaria and the Ethiopian eunuch, Mike challenges us to embrace the call to share Jesus' love with those on the margins of society. Drawing parallels to today's global ref...

In this week’s sermon, Dr. Scott McKee concludes the "Up" series by exploring the practice of speaking up for our faith, as demonstrated in Luke 15:1-10. Through parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, we see God's deep joy in finding those who are spiritually lost. Pastor Scott shares personal stories and challenges us to live as people called and sent by God, to connect with others through sim...

In this week’s sermon, Dr. Scott McKee concludes the "Up" series by exploring the practice of speaking up for our faith, as demonstrated in Luke 15:1-10. Through parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, we see God's deep joy in finding those who are spiritually lost. Pastor Scott shares personal stories and challenges us to live as people called and sent by God, to connect with others through sim...

In this week’s sermon, Dr. Scott McKee dives into the theme of accountability, exploring its role in our spiritual growth and relationships. Reflecting on Colossians 3:12-17, Pastor Scott explains how accountability is a gift from God, guiding us to live in alignment with His teachings. Through stories and scriptural insights, we’re encouraged to confront our own excuses, invite trusted people int...