Wrightsville Assembly of God - Sermons

Most of us have heard the advice to never burn our bridges, but the Bible makes clear that some bridges absolutely need to go. Romans 12:18 calls us to pursue peace with others as much as it depends on us, and God modeled that by reconciling us to Himself through Christ rather than walking away. At the same time, there are bridges in our own lives that must be destroyed: unforgiveness, self-condem...

In 2 Samuel 23, three unnamed warriors demonstrate what it truly means to be a mighty person of God. These men came to King David broken, in debt, and discontented, yet their loyalty and courage left a permanent mark on Scripture. Four qualities define their greatness: drawing near to the King, listening for His desires, risking themselves for what matters most, and giving God the glory. Real stre...

Every Christian has a calling, not just those in full-time ministry. God calls people in all walks of life to pray, give, and go for His glory. Prayer is not a formality but a powerful act of spiritual warfare, and giving is how we send the gospel to places we may never personally reach. Going all in does not require perfection. It requires willingness. God's strength is made perfect in our weakne...

Sometimes our greatest calling isn't about what we're called to do, but what we're called to leave behind. Are you holding onto bitterness, fear, or isolation that's keeping you from God's best? What legacy are you passing to the next generation - faith and excitement, or disappointment and offense? Your calling isn't finished, but it might require releasing what's holding you back.

Before God calls you to go, He calls you to stay. Joshua's secret to leading Israel wasn't his military skills or leadership training - it was that he lingered longer in God's presence while everyone else rushed back to their responsibilities. Are you more focused on doing things for Jesus or being with Jesus? Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply stay rooted and abide.

Are you hearing God's voice clearly, or have small compromises dulled your spiritual ears? Samuel learned to say Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening while others in the same environment gradually tuned God out. What's the difference between growing up in God's presence versus just being around religious activity? The answer might surprise you and could transform how you approach your relati...

What if your daily work could be worship? God isn't just calling you to salvation - He's calling you to a purpose that transforms ordinary tasks into kingdom impact. You weren't placed where you are by accident. Are you ready to discover the calling that's been waiting for you all along?

What if your faithfulness in one moment could change the course of history? Jochebed, Moses' mother, shows us that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. When Pharaoh ordered Hebrew baby boys killed, she chose faith over fear. Her strategic trust in God's timing reminds us that every moment we're given is an opportunity to shape someone's tomorrow. Are you stewarding your moments well?

In part 3 of our Grow series, Pastor Aaron is teaching on Obey. Christian growth follows a clear pattern that can be remembered through the word GROW: Gospel, Renewal, and Obedience. Just as Jesus grew in wisdom and remained obedient to his parents even when they didn't understand God's plan, believers are called to grow through obedience motivated by love. This obedience is demonstrated through l...

This week’s message focuses on what it means to truly grow in your faith after accepting Jesus. You can't try surrender. You either surrender completely or you don't. It's like saying you tried parachuting but never jumped out of the plane. Ready to discover the two essential practices that fuel real spiritual growth and daily renewal? Your faith journey is about to get a powerful upgrade.

Pastor Aaron McNatt begins a new series called 'Grow' by focusing on the Gospel as the foundation of Christian faith. The gospel isn't just something we celebrate on Easter Sunday - it's the foundation that everything else in our Christian faith builds upon. Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just beginning to explore faith, understanding the gospel clearly is essential for...

Palm Sunday message from Evangelist Greg Hubbard

The story of Palm Sunday includes an often-overlooked hero: the unnamed man who owned the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem. When the disciples said "The Lord needs it," this man immediately surrendered his animals without question. His example teaches us three powerful truths: everyone has something God can use, Jesus is asking for our "donkey" (our gifts, resources, and talents), and everything w...

Guest speaker, Archbishop Ken McNatt share that the story of the Shunammite woman in Second Kings 4 reveals how spiritual discernment and strategic positioning can unlock God's miraculous provision. While an entire town overlooked the prophet Elisha, this woman recognized his anointing and made the quality decision to build him an upper room. Her investment became a seed for future harvest - when...

God desires to do immeasurably more in our lives, but we must first make room for Him by decreasing ourselves. Like John the Baptist declared, 'He must become greater, I must become less.' This requires guarding three gates of our hearts: our words, our eyes, and our feet. Through intentional practices like fasting and prayer, we create spiritual capacity for God's greater works. The challenge isn...

Genesis chapter one reveals God's seven-day pattern of transformation that He continues to use in our spiritual lives today. Each day represents a phase: revelation brings light to darkness, atmosphere creates the right environment for growth, structure establishes healthy boundaries, seasons teach us that every day won't feel the same, addition shows when God brings new opportunities, opposition...

Pastor Rick Steimling shares that life often brings seasons of testing and waiting that can feel overwhelming. Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern of 40-day or 40-year periods of difficulty followed by breakthrough moments. David faced Goliath after 40 days of intimidation, Israel entered the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness, and Jesus overcame temptation after 40 days of testing....

Life follows divine patterns established during creation. Just as God created seasons on day four to govern time, He places us in spiritual seasons that we must discern rather than resist. Like the Israelites entering the Promised Land, we must trust God's timing instead of trying to control outcomes. On day five, God began adding life to creation, and when He adds to our lives today, we become re...

The creation account in Genesis provides a blueprint for how God continues to work in our lives today. On Day Two, God created atmosphere by separating waters, teaching us that the right spiritual atmosphere is essential for growth. Just as physical atmosphere protects and sustains life, we must create faith-filled environments through separation from negative influences. On Day Three, God establi...

Join us as we kick off our new series with our word for the year: Created. 
God reveals Himself as a creator from the very first verse of Scripture, and His method of creation teaches us how He continues to work today. Through examining Genesis 1, we discover that God creates through His spoken Word - words create worlds. This same unchanging God who spoke light into darkness and order into chaos...