Wilderness Church

As we continue the 2025 theme of "Intentional" the next topic on theme is Intentional Generosity. Now, before you skip over this message to avoid a guilt trip, please note that we aren't begging for your money. This talk highlights the heart posture behind giving and how even Jesus spoke often about the topic of possession and money.

If you listened to the episode "Intentional Partnership" then you have heard of Call to recovery. If not, let me introduce you to a man, a mission, and a ministry that is constantly pointing people to Jesus through sobriety and recovery. In this talk, Daniel Hosch from Call to recovery tells the story of His life and how he not only found Jesus in a county jail, but how he continues to help others...

Believe it or not, we all have worldviews that are build by what we surround ourselves with. In this talk, Travis explains how Worldviews are formed and how our worldviews may be based on opinions and culture rather than the truth of Scripture.

We often think of worship as a genre of music, or maybe a time to sing together as a congregation, but what if our worship was more than a song? In this talk, Travis references the song "Heart of Worship" which pushes the boundaries of what many believe worship to be. While singing is certainly a method of worshipping our God, worship is far more. In full, worship is choosing to say yes to God and...

This episode is our last episode in this series. If this class has impacted your life at all we would love to how from you! If you haven't already, be sure to listen to the whole series provided on whatever listening platform you choose. There are several moments of group sharing during this audio so please forgive us for the moments of silence.

No one loves discomfort. Even the idea of it makes us, well, uncomfortable. However, sometimes its necessary for us to intentionally step into uncomfortable situation so that we can further ourselves, our relationships, and our lives. In this talk, Chance Feagin shares how stepping into intentional discomfort isn't just something to endure, but it's something to see as an opportunity for growth.

This Class is a 5 week discussion taught by Mike Tuttle over the Book "Intentional Living" by John C. Maxwell. Join us in person for the last week on Sunday Evening at 6pm for in depth discussion and visual lessons. There are several moments of group sharing during this audio so please forgive us for the moments of silence.

Continuing our series on the topic of Intentional, in this talk we will look at the subject of Intentional Hospitality. When it comes to Hospitality, you may think about providing food, a genuine conversation, or maybe offering someone in need a place to stay. The truth about Hospitality is that there are countless ways to be hospitable toward people we know and complete strangers. As we dig into...

As we continue on with our sermon theme of "Intentional" we are going to examine different ways we can be intentional with what we've been given, what we have, and what we know. In this sermon, Travis highlights the importance of Intentional Stewardship. Stewardship is not only about money, and it's not only about physical materials, but we can choose to be intentional with making the most of what...

This Class is a 5 week discussion taught by Mike Tuttle over the Book "Intentional Living" by John C. Maxwell. Join us in person over the next 4 weeks on Sunday Evenings at 6pm for in depth discussion and visual lessons. There are several moments of group sharing during this audio so please forgive us for the moments of silence.

This Class is a 5 week discussion taught by Mike Tuttle over the Book "Intentional Living" by John C. Maxwell. Join us in person over the next 4 weeks on Sunday Evenings at 6pm for in depth discussion and visual lessons. There are several moments of group sharing during this audio so please forgive us for the moments of silence.

Whether we believe it or not, we all have influence in certain groups of people. Sometimes its family, sometimes its our friends or coworkers, and sometimes our influence can reach well beyond our immediate reach. No matter how big or small your influence is, we all have someone listening and watching what we do. In this episode Travis talks about how we can choose to be intentional in living a li...

This Class is a 5 week discussion taught by Mike Tuttle over the Book "Intentional Living" by John C. Maxwell. Join us in person over the next 4 weeks on Sunday Evenings at 6pm for in depth discussion and visual lessons.

At Wilderness we love to partner with others to further the Kingdom of God. We believe that it is important to partner with a local church to reach others for Jesus. In this talk Travis addresses several of the ministry partners we have here at Wilderness and how we have chosen to partner with them instead of creating something new. Some of the Ministry Partners we have include: Call 2 Recovery, A...

In this episode you will hear from Mike Tuttle, a partner with Wilderness church and a ministry man himself. Mike is consistently meeting, greeting, and caring for people all over the world. With all of his travels, business ventures, and ministry opportunities he somehow always finds a way to be intentional with the people he meets. In this talk Mike shares his life story and how living intention...

Happy New Year!! As we get into 2025 it's easy for us to be hopeful for a great year. It's easy for us to look forward to certain seasons, or career opportunities, or family growth, but what about the years past? Weren't we hopeful then too? In this talk we will discover how we can have intentional optimism not just for this calendar year, but for the rest of our lives. Intentional Optimism isn't...

In this special episode you will get to hear from Paul Shafer and Shanna Garcia. Typically this time of year you will hear pastors speaking of the Christmas story out of one of the Gospel accounts, but the truth is that you can find the miracle of Christ's birth in many different books of the Bible. In this conversation between Paul and Shanna they show us how Revelation 12 again points us to the...

We have all felt Gratitude and Ingratitude. We all know the power of a heartfelt thank you, or the hurt that comes from a lack of one. This episode Travis explains the importance of gratitude and how we can all choose to not only tell people that we are thankful, but we can live a life showing gratitude. In this talk Travis mentions sending letters to people you are thankful for. If you are wantin...

Jesus performed many miracles in many different forms. When we read through some of Jesus' miracles it can be difficult to relate to the people mentioned in the stories. In this message Travis highlights one of the most relatable miracles mentioned in Mark 9. In this story we see a father that struggles to believe in the power of Jesus, but once He does, his son is healed.

We've all heard of the phrase; "My cup is Spilling over." Generally that means that things are going great, that life is peachy, and theres not much wrong. But what about when life isn't peachy, when things aren't great, or when your cup is completely empty? In this talk, Travis gives insight and context to the story of Jesus' first miracle. When our cup feels empty or when life isn't always stack...

Stek Steck has had a life of hardship, obstacles, and unwavering obedience to the Lord. On this episode you will get to hear from Stek as he shares parts of his story as well as giving us a fresh perspective on the importance of knowing and growing in our walk with Jesus. Stek is the Executive Director at Grace Place Properties where he and his team help point people to Jesus while getting back on...

"Observe moderation in all things, including moderation" - Unknown It's easy to see people that life in the extremes of life, however it can be hard to recognize when we are living in extreme or excess. On this episode Travis talks us through the ups and down, the highs and lows of how we deal with moderation and how even though we may be able to alter our behavior, we cannot change our heart.

We've all answered with the phrase 'I don't care.' More times than not we really do care, we just don't want to be the one to choose. In this talk, Travis talks to us about how apathy in our relationships, in our health, and in our spiritual walk will lead us right where the enemy wants us.

Is God calling you into something uncomfortable? The idea of Holy Discontentment can become tricky if the focus isn't on the source of the discontentment. Often times when we feel uncomfortable we look for a way out, but what if God doesn't want you to look for an escape plan. What if God is calling you into something for His Glory not your comfort?

Are you Content? Your answer to the question, "Are you Content," may vary depending on the season of life, your financial situation, or your family structure. However, your answer doesn't have to vary, we all have an opportunity to choose to see what God has done, is doing, and will do and choose to live in His joy no matter the season. In this talk, Travis shows us how people all throughout the B...