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God’s Faithfulness to Israel and to Us | Romans 11:17–18 What if the way we understand Israel changes the way we trust God? In this message, we look at Romans 11 and the faithfulness of God across thousands of years of history. The Church has not replaced Israel — we have been grafted into the family of God through Jesus. We are not Israel’s replacement. We are Israel’s family. From God’s covenant...

Missions Month at Wonder - Madison and Lauren share their story of following God's assignments for their lives.

We continue our study of Romans, coming now to chapter 2:1-16. We discover destination of all humanity to stand before the Judge, Jesus Christ, where all our sin, even our secret lives, will be fully exposed. However, this same Judge is also the Savior who can save us from this judgement.

We continue our study of Romans 

Romans 1:1–17 | I am not Ashamed of the Gospel Before Paul tells the Romans what he has accomplished, he tells them who he belongs to. In the opening verses of Romans, Paul introduces himself not as an apostle, church planter, theologian, or leader—but as a slave of Christ Jesus . In a city obsessed with status, power, prestige, and achievement, Paul anchors his identity in something deeper: belon...

Friendship in Marriage | Song of Solomon 5:10–16 Marriage is more than romance, responsibility, or commitment. At its best, marriage is friendship — the kind of friendship that helps each person become more like Jesus. In this message, Pastor CJ and Nicole Witkoe bring together key themes from the friendship series and apply them to marriage. Looking at Song of Solomon 5:16, where the bride descri...

Spirit-filled Friendship | Acts 2:1–6 Pentecost was not only the beginning of Spirit-filled power. It was also the beginning of Spirit-filled friendship . In this message, we look at Acts 2 and the powerful connection between the presence of God, the gathering of God’s people, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit was poured out while the believers were gathered together in one place, remin...

Closer than a Brother | Proverbs 18:24 We live in a world with more connections than ever, yet many people feel more alone than ever. We have more followers, more options, more conversations, and more access—but fewer deep friendships that can actually carry weight. In this message, “Closer than a Brother,” we look at Proverbs 18:24 and the difference between having many companions and having a tr...

Sanctity of Life | Romans 5:6–8 In this message, we look at the sanctity of human life through the authority of Scripture and the heart of the gospel. On Mother’s Day, Wonder Church partnered with Love Life to pray, fast, give, and take practical steps toward creating a culture of love and life. This message addresses the difficult questions surrounding abortion, the value of the unborn, the respo...

In this message, Jeff Vantrease teaches on communion and the truth that Jesus is our daily bread. Through the picture of bread from heaven, we are reminded that God provides daily grace, daily strength, and daily life through Christ.

People are the Prize | 1 John 3:10 We live in a world where meaningful relationships are constantly being traded for convenience, distraction, speed, safety, and self-protection. Real connection is hard. Vulnerability is costly. And little by little, many of us have learned to avoid people instead of love them. In this message, “People are the Prize,” we look at 1 John 3:10 and the bold truth that...

In this message, Pastor Tim Olson teaches on Jesus as the Bread of Life and the truth that only Christ can truly satisfy the human soul. While the world offers temporary fulfillment, Jesus alone gives lasting life, hope, and satisfaction.

In this Easter message, Pastor CJ Witkoe teaches from John 20:11–16 and the powerful moment when Jesus calls Mary by name at the empty tomb. Mary had seen the signs of the resurrection, but what changed everything was not just evidence or miracles. It was a personal encounter with the risen Jesus.

Your King Comes to You | Palm Sunday Sermon “See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey…” — Matthew 21:5 Palm Sunday isn’t just a moment in history—it’s a deeply personal invitation. In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe explores the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and asks a powerful question: Did Jesus choose the cross… or was He forced into it? The answer changes everything....

Hope In God | Psalm 42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul… Hope in God; for I shall again praise him.” — Psalm 42:11 What do you do when you’re still struggling… even after everything you’ve learned? Psalm 42 ends with a powerful, repeated declaration that cuts through despair, doubt, and exhaustion: Hope in God. In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks one of the most important spiritual pract...

When God Feels Far Away | Psalm 42:9–10 “I say to God, my rock: ‘Why have you forgotten me?’” — Psalm 42:9 Have you ever asked the question most believers are afraid to say out loud? “God… where are you?” Psalm 42 takes us into one of the darkest moments of the psalmist’s spiritual journey. What begins as a thirst for God becomes a painful question: Has God forgotten me? Surrounded by enemies and...

The Way Through the Deep Dark | Psalm 42:6–8 “My soul is cast down within me… Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls.” — Psalm 42:6–7 There are moments in life when everything stops. Loss.  Heartbreak.  Death.  Divorce.  The collapse of something you thought would last forever. Psalm 42 speaks directly into those seasons—the deep dark places of the soul where pain isn’t surface-level bu...

Grief Is a Gift | Psalm 42:3–4 “My tears have been my food day and night…” — Psalm 42:3 Grief isn’t weakness.  It isn’t failure.  And it isn’t something to rush past. In this powerful message from Psalm 42:3–4, Ben (Youth & Young Adults Director at Wonder Church) unpacks a surprising truth: grief is a gift that draws us closer to the heart of God. The psalmist describes tears as daily food and...

Soul Leadership | Psalm 42 “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God…” In this powerful and deeply practical message, Pastor CJ Witkoe explores one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines in Scripture: leading your own soul . Psalm 42 isn’t just poetry—it’s a masterclass in soul leadership. The psalmist doesn’t ignore his despair. He doesn’t suppress...

Blessed Thirst | Psalm 42:1–2 | Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul? “As the deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.” Psalm 42 opens with one of the most honest and vulnerable cries in Scripture—a soul desperate for God in a dry and weary land. In this first message of our Psalm 42 series, Pastor CJ Witkoe explores what it means to have a blessed thirst —a longing for the liv...

Bring Others With You | CLIMB Series — Finale “You won’t find Jesus inside the tent of your comfort zone.” In the final message of the CLIMB series , Pastor CJ Witkoe calls the church beyond personal growth and spiritual endurance into something even bigger: mission . The climb was never meant to be solo. The summit was never meant to be private. If Jesus has changed your life, the invitation is c...

Mark the Summit | CLIMB Series — Week 4 “Not that I have already obtained all this… but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”  — Philippians 3:12–14 What if the reason you feel empty isn’t because you failed…  but because you reached the wrong summit ? In Week 4 of the CLIMB series , Pastor CJ Witkoe challenges us to confront one of the deepest human struggles: g...

In Step | CLIMB Series — Week 3 “We don’t rest from work — we rest in His.” In Week 3 of the CLIMB series , Pastor CJ Witkoe addresses one of the most overlooked reasons people burn out in faith and ministry: we try to rest without plugging into God’s love . You can unplug.  You can take a day off.  You can sleep, vacation, sabbath, and slow down…  and still feel completely drained. Why? Because u...

Link Up | CLIMB Series — Week 2 “Let us not become weary in doing good… if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 “Let us not neglect our meeting together… but encourage one another.” — Hebrews 10:24–25 Climbing alone might feel simpler, cleaner, and safer — but it’s also how people fall. In Week 2 of the CLIMB series, Pastor CJ Witkoe reminds us that God never intended us to climb our ministry mount...

Choose to Climb | CLIMB Series — Week 1 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”  — Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Have you ever hit a point where things got hard and you wondered, “Did I miss something?” In this opening message of the CLIMB series, Pastor CJ Witkoe reminds us that difficulty doesn’t mean failure — it often means progress ....