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Christmas Eve 2025 | Prince of Peace — Are We Ok With God? Have you ever quietly wondered,   “God… are we ok?” Life has been hard. You’ve messed up. You feel distant. And beneath the noise of Christmas and the pressure to feel joyful, that question lingers — Are we still ok? In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks Isaiah 9:6 and the powerful truth that Jesus didn’t come to make us...

Be Still and Embrace a Kingdom Mindset | Word for the Year “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 In a world that celebrates hurry, noise, and constant motion, God invites us to slow down. In this message, Pastor CJ and Nicole calls the church to pause, reflect, and look ahead by embracing a Kingdom mindset rooted in stillness, trust, and perspective. Often it’s not that God isn’t speak...

The Story: Joy | Christmas Is for Everyone When the angel appeared to the shepherds, the announcement wasn’t just good news — it was great joy . And that joy wasn’t reserved for kings, scholars, or the spiritually impressive. It was first given to shepherds — the overlooked, the unclean, the exhausted, the lowly. In this Christmas message from Josee Schilling , we’re reminded that joy is for every...

Hope For Those Who Sit in Darkness | Christmas at Wonder Church “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light.” — Matthew 4:16 Christmas is supposed to be magical — full of concerts, lights, traditions, and moments we try so hard to savor. But what happens when the Christmas story collides with our story? What if this season isn’t festive, but heavy? What if joy feels far away, and hope...

More Than a Meal – Pt. 4 | Look Ahead “You are announcing the Lord’s death until He comes again.” — 1 Corinthians 11:26 Communion doesn’t just point inward, backward, or around us—it points forward. In this final message of our More Than a Meal series, Pastor CJ Witkoe teaches that the Lord’s Supper is a preview, a foretaste, and a dress rehearsal for the greatest celebration in eternity: the Marr...

More Than a Meal – Pt. 3 | Look Around “This is my body… this is my blood.” — Jesus (Matthew 26:26–28) Communion isn’t just something we think about — it’s something we participate in. In Part 3 of our More Than a Meal series, Pastor CJ Witkoe invites us to stop overthinking, slow down, and look around at what Jesus is actually doing in communion. When Jesus said, “This is my body… this is my bloo...

More Than a Meal: The Theology of Communion | Part 2 - Look Back  “Do this in remembrance of me.” With those words, Jesus invites us to look back — not with guilt or nostalgia, but with gratitude and awe. In this second message of the More Than a Meal series, Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks the sacred meaning of remembrance in communion. We don’t just recall an event in history — we relive the reality of...

🍞 More Than a Meal: Look In — Examining the Heart Before Communion Communion isn’t just a ritual — it’s a moment of reflection. In Part 1 of More Than a Meal: The Theology of Communion , Pastor CJ Witkoe teaches from 1 Corinthians 11 that the Lord’s Supper is where routine ends and reverence begins . Before we take the bread and cup, Scripture calls us to “examine ourselves” — to look inward and...

🔥 Trainwreck: David & Absalom — You Can’t Fix It Until You Face It When David refused to confront the sin in his own family, it led to heartbreak, rebellion, and the loss of his son Absalom. Sometimes the mess we bury is the one that breaks us. In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe shares how avoidance can destroy what anger only started—and how God, unlike David, did something about our sin by s...

The Israelites had seen God do miracle after miracle — deliverance from Egypt, manna from heaven, water from rocks — and yet, they grumbled. Their constant complaining revealed a heart that had lost its fear of the Lord. As a result, fiery serpents struck the camp, and only those who looked up to the bronze serpent were healed. In this message, guest speakers Troy and Barbara share how that same s...

🎙️ Trainwreck: Solomon | When Love Becomes an Idol Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived — blessed by God with unmatched wisdom, power, and wealth. He built the Temple, led Israel into its most prosperous era, and became a legend of divine favor. Yet, behind the gold and glory, something tragic was happening inside his heart. In Trainwreck: Solomon, Pastor CJ Witkoe explores how the man known...

Trainwreck: Moses | Righteous Anger and the Cost of Losing Control What makes you angry? Injustice? Hypocrisy? Disrespect?  Anger is emotional energy — and sometimes, it’s even righteous. But as we see in the life of Moses, even righteous anger can lead to disastrous results when it’s not surrendered to God. In this message, Trainwreck: Moses , Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks one of the most powerful and...

In 1 Samuel 16–31 , Saul refuses to release what God has already removed, spiraling into jealousy, demonic torment, murderous rage, and desperate witchcraft. In this powerful message, Pastor CJ Witkoe from Wonder Church unpacks Saul’s tragic downfall and shows how clinging to control only leads to destruction , while surrender brings freedom. 📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16–31 ⚡ Why insecurity kee...

Marriage was designed by God to be more than just commitment—it was meant to be a source of joy, passion, and blessing. In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks Proverbs 5 and shows how God’s wisdom warns us against the destruction of sexual sin while inviting us into the delight of a life-giving marriage. You’ll discover: Why sexual sin is deceptive and destructive. How delighting in your spouse...

Saul looked like the perfect king—tall, handsome, and chosen by God.  But behind the image was a man hiding in the baggage, ruled by insecurity,  and torn between pleasing people and obeying God. In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe from Wonder Church explores 1 Samuel 9–15 to reveal how Saul’s false self led to his downfall—and how we can throw off our own false selves to live in the freedom and lov...

Money is one of the most common stressors in life—but it doesn’t have to be. In this message, An Introduction to Financial Joy , Pastor Ken Witkoe unpacks timeless wisdom from the book of Proverbs to show how God’s Word leads us to freedom, peace, and joy in our finances. Whether you’re struggling with financial anxiety, learning to budget, or simply want to align your money with God’s purposes, t...

Samson was called, gifted, and chosen by God—yet his pride and compromise led to a total trainwreck. His story is a warning of what happens when we walk away from God, but also a powerful reminder that His compassion never quits. In this message, Pastor CJ from Wonder Church unpacks Samson’s rise and fall, the danger of compromise, and the hope of Jesus who meets us in our lowest moments. If you’v...

Depression is real. It can feel like living under a constant wave of trouble, powerless and overwhelmed—even when the “wave” is only half a foot tall. Proverbs 15:15 says: “For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.” Are you struggling with depression, feeling powerless, or overwhelmed by life? In this sermon, Pastor CJ from Wonder Church unpacks...

The Supernatural Advantage | God Squad Series Relationships are tough—and they’re not getting easier. Many of us feel overwhelmed, unsure of what to do, and even alone in the struggles we face. But what if God isn’t just watching our relationships from a distance—what if He’s in them? In this message, The Supernatural Advantage , Pastor CJ Witkoe shares how God equips us with spiritual gifts to st...

Do Not Let Your Heart Envy | Message by Josee In this message from Proverbs 23:17–18, Josee shares about the danger of envy and comparison—how wanting what others have steals joy, distorts perspective, and hurts our souls. But there’s hope: Jesus offers freedom from envy and a secure future filled with peace and purpose. Whether you struggle with comparison in relationships, finances, success, or...

This is a special message from some of the elders at Wonder - Jeff and Hiedi Vantrees. God wants to bring a division between us and the enemy. You do not have to put up with sin, disfunction, harassment, and shame. In this message, we will learn how to put the name of Jesus into action and drawn a line that the enemy cannot cross.

Sermon Title: Generational Wealth Scripture: Proverbs 1:1–7, Proverbs 13:22, Ephesians 1:11 (NLT) What are you leaving behind? In this powerful message, we explore Generational Wealth —not just in finances, but in wisdom, faith, and legacy. God doesn’t think in moments; He thinks in generations . Many live like the story ends with them, but Scripture calls us to think beyond ourselves—to be condui...

Sermon Title: God Goals Scripture: Proverbs 1:1–7, Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) Do you have dreams, goals, and plans—but wonder if they align with God's will? In this episode, we break down the wisdom of Proverbs to discover what real success looks like in the eyes of God. This sermon tackles questions like: Does God actually want me to succeed? How do I make plans that honor Him? What should I do whe...

Do you want to live a successful life? The purpose of the Book of Proverbs is to provide wisdom to live a disciplined and successful life. The starting point for this wisdom and success is "the Fear of the Lord". But what is that? In this message, we study this essential attitude and discover that the Fear of God is something that grounds us, can be learned, and can be chosen.

At face value, kindness and goodness are fairly easy to understand: Do good. But, when we slow down to think about it, we realize that it's riddled with problems: how do we deal with conflict? Is the gospel just about being nice to people? The truth is, many of us have replaced kindness with "niceness", a sort of non-confrontational philanthropy. But, God teaches us through his own...