Hyde Wesleyan Weekly Sermon Audio

Pastor Stevan reflects on the swift passage of time and likens our journey through life to running a race. Drawing inspiration from Hebrews 12:1-4, he offers three key strategies for maintaining a steady pace in life's often chaotic and challenging course: Check Your Speed: Recognize that God sets the pace for our lives, not us. Learn to trust His timing and direction. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize:...

In this final installment of the "Mind Games" series, Pastor Stevan dives into the mental battles we face, particularly the overwhelming moments when anxiety and panic take over. Drawing from personal stories—like a fiery mishap with an old truck—and the Apostle Paul’s wisdom in Philippians 4:4-7, this message explores how we can shift from anxiety-driven reactions to a mindset of peace through pr...

In this third week of the "Mind Games" sermon series, we dive into the power of reframing our past, present, and future through a lens of holy optimism. Pastor Stevan explores how we can shift our perspective, using the examples of Paul, Joseph, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, to trust in God's sovereignty even when life doesn't go according to plan. By aligning our thoughts with God's truth,...

In this episode of our "Mind Games" series, we delve deeper into the battlefield of the mind. Last week, we explored the existence of these mental battles—fear vs. courage, guilt vs. forgiveness, despair vs. hope—and identified them as strongholds the enemy seeks to fortify. Today, we focus on how to win these battles by transforming the way we think. Drawing from Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8,...

In this episode, Pastor Sheets dives into the mental battles we all face and how our thoughts can either uplift or destroy us. Drawing from Romans 7 and 2 Corinthians 10, he explores the concept of "mind games" and how they create strongholds in our minds, leading to struggles with fear, greed, guilt, and despair. Pastor Sheets emphasizes that, as Christians, we have access to divine power—God’s "...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan delves into the remarkable story of King Manasseh from 2 Chronicles 33. Despite being one of the most wicked kings in Judah's history, Manasseh's life takes an unexpected turn when he repents and experiences God's forgiveness. Through this account, we explore four key lessons: The depths of God's mercy - even for the most depraved The power of genuine repentance to tr...

Pastor Angel continues our "One Body" series by exploring the importance of love in the Christian community. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, she emphasizes that without love, our spiritual gifts and actions are meaningless. The sermon focuses on two key aspects of love: patience and kindness. Using Jesus' interactions with his disciples as an example, we learn how to respond with patience even in f...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan explores the concept of the Church as the Body of Christ, drawing from 1 Corinthians 12. He emphasizes that while we are one unified body in Christ, we are made up of many unique parts. The sermon highlights four key truths about being part of Christ's body: Each member is intrinsically valuable. Every part is vital and needed. All members are to be honored. We must h...

Pastor Stevan addresses the church's role in a divided world. Following recent events that have highlighted human depravity and division, he reminds believers of their calling to be agents of peace, hope, and joy as the unified body of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Stevan explores Paul's metaphor of the church as Christ's body - uniquely diverse yet united by the Holy Spirit. He em...

Pastor Stevan continues his series on "rumble strips" - spiritual warnings that keep us on God's path. Drawing from his recent 160-mile bike ride adventure, Stevan shares personal insights about the dangers of overconfidence and distraction in our faith journey. Key points include: The danger of the ditch - remembering we're prone to wander off course The danger of misdirection - staying focused o...

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Angel shares powerful lessons from her recent 200-mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Despite setting out with 'no expectations,' Angel discovers that God had other plans for her journey. Through challenges like language barriers, physical pain, and moments of deep spiritual reflection, she learns to trust in God's timing, shine His light even when...

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Stevan uses the analogy of rumble strips on highways to discuss spiritual warnings and guidance in our Christian walk. Just as rumble strips alert drivers when they're veering off course, the Bible provides crucial warnings to keep us on the right path. The pastor explores three key "rumble strips" from Scripture: The danger of the ditch - A reminder that w...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan talks about the importance of not just knowing biblical knowledge, but also applying that knowledge in a practical way to your life. He emphasizes that the Bible is meant to transform us to be more like Christ, not just provide information. He also highlights the importance of being 'doers' of the Word, and not just being hearers who memorize and know a lot of Bible t...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan challenges the congregation to fall in love with God's word - the Bible. He acknowledges the challenges of consistently reading and understanding Scripture, but emphasizes the importance of making it a priority. Pastor Stevan provides a practical 5-step method for effective Bible study: 1) Choose an understandable translation 2) Set a regular time, place and plan 3) U...

In a culture that constantly tells us to "follow our heart" and "trust our instincts," this sermon provides a biblical counter-perspective. Drawing from passages in 1 Samuel 24, Proverbs, Jeremiah, and the Gospels, the sermon warns against the dangers of blindly trusting our own hearts and emotions. The human heart is described as "deceitful" and "desperately wicked" - our feelings and instincts o...

As followers of Christ, we are all disciples in need of ongoing discipleship. In this inspiring message, Pastor Angel emphasizes the importance of making discipleship a priority within our family units and spheres of influence. She shares how a seemingly small phrase in Luke about Satan leaving Jesus "until the next opportunity came" prompted her to dive deeper into the persistent temptations Chri...

In this Mother's Day sermon, Pastor Stevan explores the source of true, lasting joy - a joy that is "invincible" and transcends temporary pleasures. Walking through Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11), he highlights four key truths about this invincible joy: The world is a "joy vacuum" constantly stripping away our joy, but Jesus steps into those si...

In this sermon, Pastor Stevan dives deep into the powerful concept of God's grace - his undeserved favor and kindness towards us. Through poetic lyrics, theological insights, and rich biblical teaching, we are reminded that grace is transformational, giving us hope and redeeming us from wickedness. Pastor Stevan challenges us to be overwhelmed again by the depths of grace available to all people....

We can only experience true transformation through Jesus Christ. This message explores 3 truths from 2 Corinthians 5: 1. Christ's love and sacrifice allows us to be made new 2. Transformation requires dying to our old nature and changing our mindset 3. Our transformed lives should visibly testify to God's work The sermon celebrates baptism as an outward symbol of being made new in Christ. It's a p...

In a world that often celebrates division and embraces an "I'll get ahead" mentality, Jesus calls his followers to be peacemakers. In this sermon, Pastor Stevan explores Jesus' teaching in the Beatitudes about being blessed as peacemakers and children of God. He contrasts the world's way of seeking revenge and getting even with Jesus' radical path of humility, mercy, purity of heart, and reconcili...

Pastor Stevan explores the biblical call to live with a sense of urgency and expectation for Christ's return, while also embracing the present work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He addresses the dangers of complacency and passive waiting. Instead, we are exhorted to be intentional, abiding in Christ through prayer, worship, and Scripture. As we surrender to the Holy Spirit's transformative powe...

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Angel shares personal stories that illustrate our deep human desire to be known, seen, and loved. She explores how we often seek validation and approval from others, rather than finding our true worth in God's unending love for us. Pastor Angel delves into powerful Scripture passages that remind us of God's intimate knowledge and acceptance of each person....

Pastor Stevan challenges the congregation to avoid complacency and instead be overwhelmed by the amazing truth of God's perfect, sacrificial love. He reminds us that God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, Jesus, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. Pastor Stevan cautions against simply going through the motions on Easter and checking a box,...

Pastor Stevan focuses on the theme of "The Power of Surrender." He explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as recorded in Luke 19, emphasizing the humility of Jesus' actions rather than a triumphant victory. Pastor Stevan identifies three keys to unlocking the power of surrender: embracing divine guidance, acknowledging the inevitability of praising God alone, and recognizing Jesus as the p...