Waymaker Church Sermons/Bonus Podcast

Faith isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. But how do you finish the race without just going through the motions? Today, we’re trading chaos for alignment and learning to 'choose our hard.' From spiritual pitstops to the rhythms of Jesus—this is Waymaker Podcast. Let’s get to work.

What does it really mean to love God first—especially when family is the deepest desire of your heart? In this final message of The Naked Truth series, First Love First , we wrestle with a question many believers quietly carry: How do I love God more than my family without diminishing my love for them? Drawing from Mark 12, Deuteronomy 30, and Matthew 6, this message reframes loving God first—not...

In this powerful message, special guest speaker Jayme Montera unpacks the depth and beauty of God’s love through some of the most well-known and hope-filled Scriptures in the Bible. This sermon explores how the cross was motivated by love, not obligation, and how Christ came not to condemn the world, but to restore it. Drawing from Romans, Ephesians, and the Psalms, Jayme reveals a love that remai...

When God is quiet, He isn’t absent. From the weight of the "wait" to the power of the whisper, we’re exploring why silence is a season, not a sentence. If you’re walking in the dark, it’s time to lean into the stillness and discover what He’s doing behind the scenes.

In this opening message of The Naked Truth series, we begin an honest and biblical conversation about marriage, intimacy, and covenant. Responding to a submitted question— “Do we have to be legally married to walk with God?” —this sermon explores the deeper spiritual implications of cohabitation and God’s design for marriage. We examine why cohabitation hinders spiritual alignment, not as a matter...

In the final message of our Christmas series, Unwrapping Christmas , we turn our attention to heaven’s response to the birth of Jesus. The angels declared, “Glory to God in the highest!” — a powerful reminder that the only reasonable response to God’s promise, plan, and presence is worship. In this episode, we explore how true worship flows from personal encounter with a God who is near, merciful,...

In this message, Pastor Josh continues our Unwrapping Christmas series by moving from the promise of God to our response to that promise . While last week reminded us that God always keeps His word, this sermon invites us to consider how God’s plans unfold through human surrender. Before the manger, before the miracles, and before the angels filled the sky, there was a young woman named Mary—and a...

In this opening message of the Unwrapping Christmas series, The Promise invites us to see Christmas not as the beginning of God’s plan, but as the proof that He always had one. Journey through Scripture from the Garden of Eden to the manger in Bethlehem as we uncover God’s promise of a Savior—spoken in humanity’s darkest moment and fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. Discover how God’s unchanging nat...

“The Gratitude Effect” dives into the surprising power of thankfulness to shift your mindset, deepen your relationships, and transform the way you navigate life. This episode unpacks practical habits, real stories, and spiritual insights that show how gratitude doesn’t just feel good—it changes everything.

In this message from our Let’s Talk About It series, we explore one of the most foundational questions of the Christian walk: What does obedience look like to God? Scripture makes it clear that obedience is far more than rule-keeping—it is the loving response of a heart aligned with the Father. Through passages like John 14:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, and James 1:22, we learn that true obedience flows fro...

This week in our Let’s Talk About It series, Pastor Josh Wood brings a powerful and down-to-earth message called “Pure Joy: No Additives Needed.” Life has a way of throwing challenges, disappointments, and unexpected turns our way. Many of us find ourselves staring in the mirror wondering if this— this routine, this pressure, this version of ourselves —is really what we were created for. We chase...

God desires to be heard, but the noise of life competes for our attention. This episode invites you to quiet your soul and make room for His voice.

This week, Pastor Joel continues our series “Let’s Talk About It” with a powerful and practical message on fasting —what it truly is, and why it still matters today. In a culture where food is everywhere and self-denial is rare, fasting can sound extreme—but biblically, it was normal. Jesus assumed His followers would fast, not as a show of spirituality, but as a discipline of humility, hunger, an...

This week marks the final part of our conversation on angels in our series Let’s Talk About It. After exploring the fall and function of fallen angels, we now turn to one of the most vital questions: How do we battle against them? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks what it means to walk in the victory Christ has already secured. Through repentance, obedience, and submission to God, we are equipp...

This week, we continue our deep look into the reality of fallen angels. Picking up where we left off, Pastor dives further into their purpose, activity, and influence in our world today. From their role as agents of deception to the ways they seek to torment and enslave humanity through sin, we uncover what Scripture reveals about their ongoing work in opposition to God’s people. Yet even in the m...

In this week’s message, Fallen Angels , Pastor Joel continues our series on angels by shifting focus to those who rebelled against God. Scripture tells us that pride was the root of Lucifer’s fall, and his deception led a third of the angels to follow him into rebellion. But their story didn’t end there. These fallen beings now serve as agents of Satan’s kingdom—deceiving, tormenting, and opposing...

Worship isn’t just for the mountaintops. In this bonus podcast, discover how lamenting before God turns your lowest moments into sacred encounters.

In week three of our Let’s Talk About It series, we continue our conversation on angels—this time focusing on their roles and ministry in relation to humanity. Last week, we explored four revealed types of angels in Scripture: cherubim, seraphim, archangels, and messengers. Today, we turn to what angels actually do . From delivering God’s word and worshiping around His throne, to guarding His peop...

Angels in Scripture aren’t just myths or mysteries—they’re messengers, warriors, and worshippers created to serve God’s purposes. Join us this week as we explore what the Bible says about them in our series “Let’s Talk About It.”

This week, Pastor Joel shares his heart on the weight of recent events and how we as Christians should respond according to the Word.

Stuck. Silent. Going nowhere. Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels? Those dry seasons aren’t wasted—God is building something you can’t see yet. This month, we’re looking at how God turns hidden “nothing happening” seasons into “everything ready” seasons.

In the final message of our Jesus Our Healer series, Pastor Joel explores what Scripture teaches about divine healing. While opinions and experiences vary, the Word of God remains the ultimate authority. Through the life of Jesus, we see the Father’s heart revealed—healing the sick, restoring the broken, and demonstrating the power of the Kingdom. This message reminds us that Jesus Christ is the s...

In this third message of our series, Jesus Our Healer , Pastor Joel Wood explores how Jesus brings restoration to the mind. Scripture teaches us that where the mind goes, the man follows—our thoughts shape our attitudes, choices, and ultimately the direction of our lives.

Life is filled with beauty and joy, yet it can also bring trauma, disappointment, and deep wounds. Many carry scars from rejection, loss, betrayal, or abuse—scars that shape how we see ourselves and how we live. But the good news is this: Jesus heals the brokenhearted. In this week’s message, Pastor [Name] reminds us that our past does not have to define our future. Through the Word and the work o...

Jesus Our Healer – Part 1: Healing the Heart of Man In this opening message of our new series Jesus Our Healer , we look at how Christ heals the deepest part of us—the heart. Scripture teaches that every issue of life flows from the heart, and without inner healing through Jesus, no outward change will last. From the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see both the reality of sin and the hop...