Ward Church Podcast

Pastor Scott wraps up the He Gets Us series by showing us that Jesus knows what it is to feel exhausted and depleted. To be misunderstood, maligned, and betrayed. He knows what it is to live a world that seems opposed to you. And yet... He is the great High Priest. He is capable of things that we cannot do. He is able. He is perfect and pure and powerful. Jesus gave his life for us. No one knows u...

Pastor Scott continues the He Gets Us series by telling us that while it is easy to love the people we like and the people who like us, it is the power of the cross that empowers us to love people we don’t like and who don’t like us. And that is real strength, and it is the kind of love that is the hope of the world.

Pastor Scott examines the courage of Jesus to cross cultural boundaries, to rebel against limited thinking, and to love beyond expectation. He shows us how we found Jesus with the poor, the marginalized, and the outcast. Jesus was a friend of sinners and that is great news for us all.

Pastor Terence shows us that Jesus, the man of sorrows, understands our heartbreak and does not despise our injuries, broken pieces or failures. He invites us to grieve our losses, examine our hearts and to release it if you can. You don’t have to hide from Jesus.

Pastor Terence begins our He Gets Us series by examining anxiety and how Jesus ministered to anxious hearts and minds, and what that means for us today.

As Jesus carried out his ministry on earth, he said many things to many people. These “sound bites” have echoed throughout history, and still find relevance in our time and our place. What “sound bite” will resonate the most with you? Where are you on the journey and where is God calling you to go next?

Dan Sered from Jews of Jesus joins Ward Church for a special message on Palm Sunday.

Pastor Terence concludes our Sent series by asking us to assess our spiritual temperature. Are you quiet quitting? Are you on fire? Or are you burning out?

Pastor Scott reveals the model Paul showed us for good leadership and as well as a charge to all of us to live in a way that brings God honor.

In this message, Pastor Scott explores three very different types of people that God uses. The first is the Apostle Paul. The second is Priscilla and Aquila; two average people, who didn’t have a Bible college degree or much ministry experience, but God used them tremendously. The other, Apollos, was a well-educated and gifted man who knew the Old Testament well, but didn’t have a complete picture...

Pastor Scott advises us that the story of Paul at Mars Hill in Acts 17 must be more than an interesting history lesson for 21st century Christians. It must be the basis to change our world through a strategy of engaging unbelievers where they think.

Pastor Terence reminds us that God doesn't love us any more or any less based on our willingness to let go of the things of this life. God knows that it's hard, but He sure does delight in seeing his children become more like Christ.

Pastor Terence shows us that sometimes when we add to the original of something, we take away value. This can happen with our faith too. We don’t understand how good the good news is and at times we feel the need to add to the gospel. Pastor Terence assures us that we don't need to add anything. When Jesus said "it is finished," He meant it.

Pastor Scott concludes this sermon series by exploring where true power lies. He shows us that while it seemed like power was birthed in Rome, it turns out that it was birthed in Bethlehem. It turns out this upside-down kingdom has a whole different power base, and a whole different scoring system.

Pastor Scott points out that judging people based on externals has not served the church well and does not model the heart of God. When a church pushes past cultural barriers and traditions and reaches out to people on the other side, it demonstrates to the world that God is alive and active.

Nicole continues our series, asking what makes a well-lived life, and reviews the story of Jesus in the book of Acts where Jesus gives us a new definition of death and life.

Pastor Terence continues our new series by sharing that if you have ever changed anything, you know with change comes resistance. Sometimes that resistance is from others, but often it is from ourselves. Our rigid and inflexible areas must be softened so that we can more willingly follow the Holy Spirit’s leading.

Pastor Scott kicks off our new series in the new year by asking us to examine how God will speak to us this year. God is guiding us if we will listen.

Pastor Terence urges us as we cross over from 2022 to 2023, to recall and document moments of God's faithfulness to you or your family from 2022.

Pastor Scott culminates our Advent series on Christmas Eve. His hope and prayer for us this Christmas Eve is that we will open our homes and lives wider to Jesus, and that we will be able to sing with the angels, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace on those on whom his favor rests."

Pastor Scott continues our Advent series by exploring the Angel's words to the Shepherds – who learned to obey and glorify the God who created and loves us. Oftentimes we think God exists for us, but the truth is we exist for God. This discovery will revolutionize our lives.

Pastor Terence continues our Advent series by exploring the Angel's words to Joseph, a person in the Bible that we don't hear a lot about. Through this limited interaction, we learn how we should listen for, and value, God’s opinion above other opinions.

Pastor Scott continues our Advent series showing us that the Angel's pronouncement to Mary contains a massive theological claim. While Mary can’t quite put her mind around what the angel has said, her response is something we should all strive to model: "I am the Lord’s servant. Whatever comes my way, may it be to me as you have said."

The new Sermon Series, Hark the Herald Angels Sing looks at the Christmas Story from the perspective of the angels. Today Dr. Scott McKee reviews the Angels message to Zechariah.