Wesley Church | Springfield, MO

Discover the transformative power of Christian friendship with our exploration of Barnabas and Paul's relationship. This insightful discussion reveals how deep connections and mentorship are essential for spiritual growth. Learn about the challenges of building meaningful friendships and the role of encouragement in the Christian faith. Whether you're seeking guidance or looking to mentor...

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Explore the profound narrative of Mark 2:1-12, where the healing of a paralyzed man reveals the transformative power of forgiveness and the essential role of community in our spiritual lives. This biblical account showcases the lengths to which friends go to support one another, as they lower a man through a roof to Jesus, prompting a discussion on spiritual versus physical healing. Keywords such...

Discover the profound impact of community in our latest discussion on the Gospel of Mark, where we delve into the story of a paralyzed man whose friends' faith leads to his healing by Jesus. This narrative not only showcases the power of community support but also challenges cultural norms, revealing the importance of inclusion and grace. Our video explores the three key elements of a God-cent...

Discover the true mark of a Christian in this insightful message that delves into the heart of Christian faith. Love is identified as the central virtue that defines an authentic follower of Christ, surpassing doctrine, faith, and service. Drawing from key biblical passages like 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 and Galatians 5:22-23, this video explores how love is the greatest testament to our discipleship a...

Dive into the heart of what it means to be the church with our latest discussion. This insightful exploration goes beyond the church as an organization or a building, highlighting the importance of the people and the fruits of the Spirit in defining the church's true essence. Discover how to embody love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in yo...

Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church. Questions? Email us at PODCAST@WESLEYMETHODIST.COM

You see according to Jesus, our relationship with our heavenly Father should be focused on pleasing Him, loving Him, serving Him and growing closer to Him, even if it means we don’t get everything we want. We need to be brutally honest with ourselves---are we Christians primarily for the promise of getting to heaven? Or are we Christians primarily because we want to please Jesus, honor Jesus, serv...

God’s pursuit of YOU is based solely on GRACE. Whether you’re a younger son, an older son, or perhaps a little of both, God the Father is passionately pursuing you. His grace and love for you are without end. I think one of the main takeaways from this parable - what I want us to focus on today - is the fact that God’s grace is ALWAYS the foundation of God’s pursuit of YOU! Instead of spending tim...

Have you wandered away from God? Are you willing to say, “Father I have sinned against heaven and against You?” Are you willing to swallow your pride and return home? If you are ready to go home, God has a message for you today. Listen to me, God says: “Welcome home my beloved, I will treat you like you never left at all!” God wants you home; God longs to bring you close to Him. You don’t have to...

No matter how far you fall, no matter how many sins you commit you cannot out sin God’s Grace.

Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church. Questions? Email us at PODCAST@WESLEYMETHODIST.COM

In Mark 11:11-26, Jesus reveals profound truths about faith, fruitfulness, and forgiveness. As we reflect on His actions and teachings → as we see the parallels of what Jesus said, and what He did…may we be encouraged to deepen our faith, live fruitful lives, and embrace the transformative power of forgiveness. Let us truly consider the importance of genuine faith that produces spiritual fruit, co...

When we enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, our natural response is to worship. When we worship, we grow in our faith, and when we grow in our faith we grow in our love for Jesus. The more we learn to love Jesus, the more we, in love, wish to serve Jesus. We cannot truly claim to have faith, to love Jesus if we are not actively serving Jesus. The Bible says: “What good is it, my brothers,...

God has given us the ability to discern his will, but sometimes we allow our personal biases to blur what we see…this is often evident in the way we judge others. You see → Jesus didn’t just come to teach us about Grace, it wasn’t just a talking point for him → it was who he was at his very core - his entire mission was about grace…his words directly connected to his actions.

It was the apostle John who also wrote, "If you will confess your sins, (the Lord Jesus) is faithful and righteous to forgive us and to cleanse us for all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) Dear friend accept the forgiveness offered by the Lord Jesus. Then go and sin no more! This morning, if God has been speaking to you, listen to His voice and submit those stones that you would use to dest...

Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church. Questions? Email us at PODCAST@WESLEYMETHODIST.COM

What we think we need and want is so small in comparison to what God wants for us. The disciples wanted Jesus’ help bailing out the boat---but the Bible says: “When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39) The disciples wanted help with the bailing---Jesus gave them deliverance from the storm....

Jesus is calling you to be strong enough, courageous enough to break the cycle. Jesus is calling you to have strength enough, courage enough to be the one to break the icy silence in the marriage and apologize for your part in the broken relationship. Jesus is calling you to be the big person and pick up the phone and call your parents, your co-worker, your friend---whoever it was that hurt you, a...

Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church. Questions? Email us at PODCAST@WESLEYMETHODIST.COM

The story of Ruth reminds us that God's plans are far greater than we can imagine. He takes our brokenness and transforms it into something beautiful. He turns our mourning into joy and our despair into hope. As followers of Jesus, we are called to trust in His redeeming love, to live lives of faithfulness, kindness, and love, and to share the good news of His redemption with the world.

The book of Ruth teaches us that God can use our everyday lives and decisions for His greater purpose. Our acts of kindness, loyalty, and faith can have ripple effects far beyond what we can imagine. In this first chapter of Ruth, let us be inspired by Ruth's loyalty and faith, Naomi's journey from bitterness to blessing, and the overarching theme of God's abiding presence. Here’s the...

This story of Ruth reminds us that we can never wander too far from God. The moment we stop pushing him away, we will find him waiting there, with open arms, ready to make us whole. Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO www.wesleymethodist.com (CCLI streaming license 2009194)

Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church. Questions? Email us at PODCAST@WESLEYMETHODIST.COM

Wouldn't it be amazing if when the world thought about the church, they wouldn't think about what we're against, but instead they'd think about what we're for? If they thought about the tangible expressions of love they have seen the church demonstrate in the world...instead of the list of things the church is AGAINST. They would think of the church that showed LOVE, GRACE and...