WMBC - Sermons

Long before the “Great Commission” Jesus sends out his disciples to participate in his kingdom mission. His instructions and expectations for when they go is a fascinating glimpse into what it means for us today to be his messengers of hope and healing in this broken world. 

Of all the prophets in the Bible, Jonah might be the worst. Far from the version we tell to children, the story of Jonah is full of very human themes: resistance, repentance, and redemption. This week, we look at a struggle between a God who sends and a man who runs.

“When I pray, coincidences happen, when I don’t, they don’t.” – William Temple  “Risk is woven into the fabric of our finite lives. We cannot avoid risk even if we want to.” – John Piper “What’s unnoticed by people is never forgotten by God.” – Craig Groeschel    Join us as we continue our Live Sent Series, this week exploring the fascinating call of Esther, who was sent to be a voice for the voic...

Join us this Sunday as we hear from Camp Brazil (CCI) Directors, Marco & Claudia, as they share updates on the exciting things God is doing in Brazil as they reach thousands of kids with the Gospel. Marco will challenge us with a call to go and live sent - to live a life of influence and purpose for the sake of the Kingdom.   Did you know? WMBC began supporting Camp Brazil in 2020 and all our fund...

his Sunday we launch a new teaching series that is foundational to our vision goal for the year – Live Sent. A journey through Scripture where we discover how our unique personality, position, and passions, are exactly what God has planned for us to live a life that invites others to Jesus! Join us for Kickoff Sunday as we learn how to embrace God’s calling in our lives as we explore the story of...

“CBS News anchor Dan Rather interviewed Mother Teresa in the 1980s and asked her, “When you pray, what do you say to God?” “I don’t say anything,” she said. “I listen.” “Well, okay,” the veteran journalist tried again. “When God speaks to you, then, what does He say?” “He doesn’t say anything. He listens.” Mr. Rather was stumped this time. He had no follow-up question. Mother Teresa simply added,...

Have you ever felt out of your element before? Terrified, overwhelmed, unqualified? Isaiah 6 tells us about an encounter the prophet Isaiah had with the living God. Entering the throne room of heaven and God's presence revealed to Isaiah how unworthy and out of his element he was. Despite Isaiah's unworthiness, God invited Isaiah to go on a mission for him and to be his mouthpiece. We are the same...

What happens when the miracle you prayed for doesn’t come? Through the story of four men outside the gates and Krista’s own journey with suffering, we’ll explore how to move forward when life remains unfinished and discover the unexpected ways God may already be at work beyond what we can see.

If you were to pick, what would you say the worst story in the Bible was? There are quite a few contenders. The flood is a pretty bad story; how about the fall, or maybe even the death of Christ? This week we're going to look at maybe the worst of them all and discover that my way isn't the best way.

In seasons of darkness, it can be challenging to hold onto hope. Our faith can feel fragile and dimmed. Psalms 42 & 43 show us a way to lament faithfully. Lament allows us to express our deepest emotions to God and is a step on the journey out of darkness and into light.

Have you ever felt like you hit a dead end? You had task, a situation, or a relationship that you just couldn't overcome. What about an entire season of dead ends, doubt, insecurity you couldn't shake? This week we take a look at what God is doing when we come to the end of ourselves.

Life is often described as a journey. We talk about being on the right path, taking the next step, or wondering where the road ahead will lead. The question isn't whether we'll walk through difficult seasons because we all will. The question is how we will walk through them.

Paul Bergen shares how lies and the beliefs we build on them impact how we see ourselves, the world around us, and God.

We begin our summer series as WMBCers share personal stories of how God’s Word has spoken to them in the moments of their lives. This Sunday, Terry will share about the passing of his older brother, Chris, and the impact that has had on his family and his faith journey.  In the chaos of grief and loss, Psalm 139 became an anchor of hope. Just a head’s up that Terry will share (with sensitivity) on...

Join us this Sunday as Matt & Lisa Wiebe share a multi-generational story of life on mission as cross-cultural missionaries in the Dominican Republic. Matt & Lisa and their boys left early January 2026, and will share updates on their first six months in the mission field and the lessons God has been teaching on leaving a legacy.

This Sunday we explore the last words of David, and his legacy of faithfulness. David ranks as one of the key voices in the entire Bible, and it is from the line of David, that a king would come to rule on his throne forever, and usher in a new kingdom, the kingdom of God here on earth. We celebrate this Sunday, the incredible Kingdom story that we are living in, and all that God is doing in and t...

I frequently ask myself the question “what kind of person do you want to be when you’re seventy?” The choices that we make today impact our character and our futures. This week we’re going to look at the story of Saul, Israel’s first king. As we look at his story, we’ll see the expectation and hope that came with his ascension to power, and we’ll watch how poor choices and living in regret ultimat...

Though not a main character in the books of Samuel, Jonathan manages to have a big impact because of a trait he shares with God. This week, we look at the cost and reward of living a life of loyalty.

This Sunday we start a new study based out of 1 Samuel, examining the “last words” of key characters in the book. We start with Samuel, the last judge and the first major prophet. Samuel led through a time of moral chaos and helped transform Israel from a loosely knit group of tribes to a united nation. His last words come in the form of a question, “Have I ever cheated any of you?”

We have come to the end of the Sermon on the Mount! And if he began his message with tenderness, he ends with urgency.  How we respond to him and his teaching, says Jesus, will be the most important decision we ever make, and you must make a decision!  Jesus knows that life forces you to choose, and no decision is a choice.  You must decide what path you will take.  You must decide what voice you...

When we’ve grown impatient with the waiting, lost our stamina for persistence, what keeps us praying? What is Jesus’ response to those of us who find ourselves asking without receiving an answer, seeking without finding, knocking without being welcomed in? How does Jesus respond to the real, deep questions of those praying faithfully, waiting patiently, and beginning to grow weary? Come and find o...

Dogs, pearls, pigs, oh my! Jesus finishes off his teaching on judging with a riddle that is both confusing and uncomfortable, but holds an important truth for the times we feel we need to address a speck in our neighbour's eye. Let's press in together.

To judge or not to judge, that is the question...no seriously, that really is a question we face! If we are to truly love one another, we can’t just wash our hands and say, “It’s not my place to judge”, because it is our place to help. So how do we develop a non-judgmental way to care enough to confront and correct? This Sunday, we tackle one of the most famous and misunderstood statements of Jesu...

In Psalm 40, David writes "The Lord has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord." These words were a source of strength and hope for our youth team that traveled to Mexico over spring break and they also have the power to transform the way that we think about being a part of God's mission here in...

“What if the next generation isn't just the church of tomorrow, but they're the bold missionaries God is raising up today? In a world that’s quick to say "get a real job," "you're not qualified," or "you're too young," we've watched shy teenagers become fearless leaders, campers who have never heard of Jesus become passionate followers of him, and ordinary young people point hundreds of kids to Ch...