Wesley Church Podcast

Aaron Talbott & Luke Amerson Matthew 27:57–66 The day between crucifixion and resurrection. Reflection Question : Where in life are you currently waiting on God?

Greg Porterfield & Jeff Wickell John 19, 11-18, 28-30 The sacrifice of Jesus. Reflection Question : What does the cross mean personally in your life?

Aaron Talbott & Greg Hatfield John 13:1-26 Communion and servant leadership. Reflection Question : Where might Jesus be inviting us to serve someone today?

Greg Hatfield & Hillary Williamson Matthew 26: 6-13 A quieter moment before events accelerate.  Reflection Question:  What is one way we can intentionally honor Jesus today? 

Greg Porterfield & Bishop Frank Beard Matthew 22 Jesus teaching and being questioned by religious leaders.  Reflection Question: How can we live out loving God and loving our neighbor today? 

Aaron Talbott & Greg Hatfield Matthew 21:12–17 Jesus driving out the money changers. Reflection Question : What might God want to "clear out" of our hearts this week?

Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus entered Jerusalem not with power and force, but with humility and peace. As the crowds shouted "Hosanna," they welcomed a king—just not the kind they expected. As we begin Holy Week, may we open our hearts to receive Jesus as he truly is.

Greg Porterfield & Aaron Talbott Jesus entering Jerusalem Matthew 21:1–11 Reflection Question: Where might we be expecting Jesus to act one way when he is inviting us to trust him in another?

Palm Sunday isn't just a celebration—it's a choice between two very different parades. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowd cheers with expectation, hoping for power and control, but Jesus reveals a kingdom marked by humility, surrender, and the cross. This message invites us to consider not just if we'll praise Jesus—but which kind of King we're actually willing to follow.

John 11:35 

Ezekiel 37 

In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind, but the deeper miracle unfolds long after the mud is washed away. This sermon explores how the story is not only about physical sight, but about spiritual vision—about who truly sees the work of God and who misses it. As the healed man's understanding of Jesus grows from "a man called Jesus" to "Lord, I believe," we are invited to ask where we might still b...

In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind—but the miracle itself takes only two verses. The rest of the chapter is filled with arguments about what it means. This sermon explores how miracles aren't meant to simply make life easier; they reveal God's vision for the world and invite us to see reality differently. When God changes our lives, it may disrupt the systems and expectations around u...

In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her something deeper than the water she came to draw—living water. This sermon explores how Jesus crosses cultural, religious, and personal barriers to reveal the heart of God to someone the world considered an outsider. After encountering Christ, the woman leaves her water jar behind and becomes a witness, reminding us that when we tru...

Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4 is the longest recorded conversation he has in the Gospels, and it happens with someone he was never supposed to meet. This sermon explores how Jesus crosses barriers of gender, ethnicity, history, and religion—not to lecture, but to truly know her. In a world full of opinions, efficiency, and surface-level exchange, Jesus shows us that real t...

In John 3, Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cover of night, carrying questions, curiosity, and the quiet risk of being seen with him. This sermon explores how every encounter with Jesus is an invitation to change—from the inside out. As Nicodemus moves from cautious seeker to quiet disciple, we are reminded that faith often begins with a willingness to step beyond what is safe, open ourselves to...

Jesus' wilderness testing reminds us that temptation doesn't usually look dark or dramatic — it often sounds reasonable and feels justified. While we may never face the temptations Jesus faced, we all know the pull of pride, control, fear, and self-centeredness. This message invites us to use Lent as a season of honest reflection, naming the small daily compromises that quietly shape who we are be...

Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light—not someday, but now. In this message from Matthew 5:13–20, we're reminded that participation in God's Kingdom doesn't have to be complicated, and that simple, faithful witness can shine brighter than we realize.

Too often, we treat baptism and confirmation like something we "finish"—when Scripture shows us they are where faith truly begins. In Matthew's account of Jesus' baptism, the water is not the conclusion of his story, but the launch of his public ministry. This sermon invites us to remember our baptism not as a past moment, but as a present calling—naming us, claiming us, and commissioning us to li...

At the beginning of a new year, we often focus on looking good —but Epiphany invites us to consider whether we're actually looking in the right direction . In Matthew 2, the Magi follow the star faithfully, but danger enters the story when assumptions replace attention to God's leading, while those who knew the Scriptures best never made the short journey to see Jesus for themselves. This sermon c...

Week One of Advent: Hope