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Heal, Restore, Train, Send. The Well Church is a community of Christians pursuing Jesus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The church culture at The Well is one of empowerment, where people are strengthened in their walk with God and encouraged to grow in their gifts and talents. The Well is a shame-free zone where anyone is welcome to come and experience the transforming love of God. Founded by Kathy El-Ali, The Well is a non-denominational church with ministries and home groups focused on experiencing the presence of God and loving people well.

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    • Dec 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    How to be a Good Samaritan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 47:20


    This week's message dives into the heart of Jesus' teaching on the Good Samaritan. How can we truly love our neighbors without judgment, shame, or conditions? Discover practical ways to show compassion and grace in a world that often divides us. Join us as we explore how to reflect Christ's love by stepping into the lives of others with humility, kindness, and a willingness to meet them where they are.

    Becoming a New Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 35:19


    It's Baptism Sunday! When you get baptized and say Yes to the call of God for your life, you realize the Blood of Jesus is sufficient for you. You are called righteous, blameless, pure, called, you have a purpose and you are wanted by God. It is more normal for you to behave like a righteous person than it is to live in sin. Baptisms are the public declaration that you will follow Jesus in a deeper way. That are being buried with Jesus and rising along side Him to live a new life! We hope you are blessed by this message from June 2nd, 2024!SUBSCRIBE and never miss a church service, worship experience, or message! https://rb.gy/3o15l7Have a testimony? Email us at hello@thewellgr.comThe Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival.You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    How to Share Your Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 39:28


    Do you Remember the stories of God moving in your life? Sharing bringing to remembrance the testimony of Jesus is a part of the relationship we have with God. We overcome by "The Blood of the Lamb" and the "Word of our Testimony". It's important to tell of the victories that God has been apart of so that we keep in the forefront of our minds that He is always good. In this message Max Johnson encourages us to write down and to share the testimonies we all carry! SUBSCRIBE and never miss a church service, worship experience, or message! https://rb.gy/3o15l7 Have a testimony? Email us at hello@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    Finding Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 55:56


    Have you ever felt like you didn't know what you were supposed to do in your life? You could go in any direction and still not find what you were born to do. John 14:6  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Our lifes purpose is to be found in Jesus and to have a deep connection and intimate relationship with Him as His bride. In this message you will find that living our your purpose is possible and that relationship with Jesus is not as complicated as you think! SUBSCRIBE and never miss a church service, worship experience, or message! https://rb.gy/3o15l7 Have a testimony? Email us at hello@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    Life in Zambia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 96:55


    In this interview we host Joe and Maddie Kornoelje and ask them questions about their lives in Zambia, Africa. They talk about some of the differences of American Culture compared to African Culture. Share testimonies of Healings, relationships and how God is moving through the country of Zambia!

    Spiritual Maturity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 43:49


    Maturity is not just growing up to be able to identify what is true and real, but how you can enact those truths in your everyday life. There are going to be times where Jesus is going to be everything you need and there are going to be other times where God is going to hide what you need to move forward in life within a friend, a family member or a counselor. Spiritual maturity is being able to ask the Holy Spirit for help, to read the bible for wisdom and to rely on community for support in order to get on the one path towards becoming more like Jesus and encountering the one true living God. We pray God encounters you right where you're at! Service from March 17th, 2024 SUBSCRIBE and never miss a church service, worship experience, or message! https://rb.gy/3o15l7 Have a testimony? Email us at hello@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    How a Father Treats his Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 43:14


    It's the Goodness of God that brings us closer to Him. He is not an angry God, He's a God who wants to bless His Children and have a connection with them. When we experience the presence of God the father, anything is possible and He will sovereignly move to heal, restore and connect with His Children.

    The Forefront of the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 40:58


    Injustices are all around us. From media to our own experiences, our purpose and call in life is to look at injustices and to find solutions for them. We are called to not live with an out of sight out of mind mentality, we are to confront issues and bring peace to ourselves and society. Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    He Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 27:21


    Trusting in God and taking Him not only at His word, but at His character. The story of Christmas was prophesied all throughout the old testament and our trust goes beyond just hearing, reading words, but believing God wants the best for us. Christ came into the world to show us God the father and to save us from death and sin. That all starts with believing that God loves the world. Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.comThe Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival.You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    Walking into the Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 44:46


    In the age of information we live in, it's a value to know everything and be comfortable. In the kingdom, its about faith in Jesus and putting our trust in God that He is communicating to us that where we are going we will be secure. Where we were in this past season in life is not where we are headed. We're heading for the mystery of God and life and we will follow His voice above every other noise. Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 42:12


    Part of the gospel message is heaven, but Jesus mostly talked about how we live today on this earth. The gospel is way bigger than just going to church on Sunday's. It's not based on your performance, its based on Christ and the His death and Resurrection. Our partnership with Christ can help expand the kingdom of heaven and yet it is still Christ who builds the kingdom. The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.comThe Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival.You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    Overtaken by the Covenant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 33:12


    The blessings of God will over take you! Have you ever been in a place you weren't planning on being in? David in the bible remembers his covenant with Johnathan and restores Mephibosheth to his rightful place. There is a day that God will come for you, just be patient and be ready for when your answer comes!

    We're on the Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 72:47


    God does not play defense, He is always on the offense! In this message Ray Gooslby brings an encouraging word to about living from that place of Victory Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    Faith over your Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 28:04


    You're feelings are valid, but they are not in control. We must manage and care for our feelings, but not always give them the final say. Jesus is the most important person in our lives and we must take our feelings, our will, and our emotions under the authority of His reign.

    Fight for Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 36:21


    We need to love the church! Its not just about loving our home church, but the global church of Jesus Christ. In a country so divided by beliefs, we often forget that the point of the gospel is Jesus and that Jesus will build the church. Our mandate is to be a part of the solution and to do that we need to stop finding faults with each other and find that Jesus is going to be the person who helps people deal with their shortcomings. SUBSCRIBE and never miss a church service, worship experience, or message! https://rb.gy/3o15l7 Have a testimony? Email us at info@thewellgr.com The Well is a family dedicated to seeing our cities and world transformed through the power and love of Jesus through Revival. You can give directly to the well by going here: https://www.thewellgr.com/give/ Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    The Only Thing That Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 35:41


    Your passion isn't always your call and the only thing that matters is Jesus. Moses in Exodus 33 said "If your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here". The presence of God and living like Jesus lived is the only thing that does and should matter. No matter what you do today God is with you and He matters above all else.

    Where are you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 29:23


    Seeking the heart of God is wild and that means at times things can get "weird" We need to step out and start to see with our spiritual eyes and senses to discern what is happening in the heavenly realm. In this episode, John Wheeler calls us up to start to see God and His love for us, and to seek out His kingdom in everyway we possibly can.

    The Wild Heart of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 34:32


    God's heart is a wild one! Kathy Wheeler encourages us to open the door that God is knocking on. Discovering the heart of God the father is one of our life purposes. Its one we will pursue over our entire lifetime and its the one thing that will satisfy. Our relationship with Jesus and following Him closely. Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    In Weakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 35:43


    Gods heart is to be with us and to partner with us and even use us in our weakness. This message is a reminder that God is the focus, and He is the source of our strength.

    Through Fire and Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 24:55


    Water baptisms are an essential part of the christian faith, but there is always more! In this episode we get to learn about the power of water baptism, the baptism of the holy spirit and listen to some ministry time that took place at the well Grand Rapids@

    Abide in the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 43:06


    When Jesus said "it is finished" He meant it and He did it. Our mandate is to follow after Jesus, believe in His works, and live it out in Godly fear and Trembling. Get connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellgr/?... Website: http://www.thewellgr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellgr/

    No Hybrids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 36:32


    This past Sunday Pastor Max challenged us to get back to an authentic relationship with God. Not one built on a combination of grace, legalism and other factors. It's just grace. It's just Him.

    The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 35:38


    Pastor Matthew gave a call to return to our first love. We are loved unconditionally and it's out of that love that we live for God. Take a moment to sit back and receive the love God has for you.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 38:27


    This past Sunday, Pastor Jason Wimbush preached about the mercy of God.  When Jesus walked the earth, he spent time with sinners, extending mercy. We are called to do the same and bring the message of reconciliation to the world. 

    Laying it Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 56:00


    This past Sunday, Dr. Leon Van Rooyen gave a powerful message on giving of our whole selves to the Kingdom of God. We are called to be a generous people, in every way. It is only when we have laid down our lives that we truly find our life hidden in Him. 

    Kingdom Culture: Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 44:54


    This past Sunday, Pastor Matthew brought a powerful message on how vital it is to stay united in community with the Body of Christ. God created us to need each other and to walk together as one. 

    Kingdom Culture: Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 50:16


    This past Sunday, Pastor Kathy shared on the power of forgiveness.  It is vital that we stand together in unity as the body of Christ. Our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness. Let's stand together as one in victory!

    The Well Youth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 35:42


    Our youth shared testimonies from their Youth Camp in Texas. They encountered God and experienced freedom from fear and anxiety and learned the power of forgiveness.  Receive an impartation for more of God!

    Giving God our ALL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 85:08


    As you listen to this week's message, Dr. Leon Van Rooyen gave a powerful call to examine not only WHAT we give unto God but HOW we give. God is calling us to lay down our whole lives to Him. He wants all of our heart!

    Kingdom Culture: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 45:20


    Pastor Matthew gave a powerful word on valuing the word of God and spoke into the time we are in as a nation. He charged men to rise up and be fathers in this fatherless generation. 

    Sharing God's Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 34:51


    Pastor Kathy shared a powerful word on love. We have the amazing opportunity to share the Gospel and love of Jesus with the world around us.  It is vital that everything we do comes from this heart of love.

    Worship & Testimony Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 53:11


    The words of our testimony have power! This week, be encouraged, strengthened and healed as you hear the testimonies of what God is and has been doing among us.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 44:50


    Pastor Kathy delivered a powerful message of repentance, turning our lives, affections, and attention from things of this world to seeking first HIS Kingdom. Today is the day to bring His Gospel to a dying world around us.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 41:46


    Pastor Kathy delivered a powerful message of repentance, turning our lives, affections, and attention from things of this world to seeking first HIS Kingdom. Today is the day to bring His Gospel to a dying world around us.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 41:27


    As we encountered the Holy Spirit this past Sunday, Pastor Kathy reminded all of us how extravagant God's love is for us. He does more than we can ever dream of or ask for. This week, be encouraged by the magnificence of God's love for you.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 41:18


    There is favor that comes when we honor those that God has appointed. Be encouraged this week, as Pastor Max teaches on the glory of humbling ourselves and walking in submission to one another as we submit to God.

    Kingdom Culture: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 44:49


    This past Sunday, Pastor Matthew gave a powerful message on how the Culture of the Kingdom of God is at the very core of all who are disciples of Christ. Be encouraged this week knowing you are no longer alive to this world and its ways of thinking but are born into the Kingdom of God!

    Presence: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 31:14


    This past Sunday, Pastor Kathy encouraged us through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendigo that God is in the fire with you. Every step of the way, He is there to protect, guide, and love you. Be encouraged as you experience His presence through this week's service. 

    Presence: Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 38:55


    This past Sunday, Jason Wimbush encouraged us to abide in the presence of God.  As we make space for Him, He will fill us with peace and joy.

    Easter Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 28:10


    This past Sunday, Pastor Kathy shared the significance of Jesus' resurrection on the third day.  We are in the third day as a church: a time of new beginnings, wholeness, and freedom. 

    Presence: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 37:58


    This past week, Pastor Kathy reminded us how good the Presence of God is. Just as Jesus chose to meet a sinful woman at the well, He longs to come and encounter you in the midst of all of life's struggles.   

    Presence: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 46:02


    Where two or more come together in His name, there He is. This past Sunday, Pastor Max encouraged us to walk in unity with each other and experience God's presence in a greater measure. 

    Presence: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 39:26


    God is always present, whether or not we can feel Him or sense Him. Listen as Pastor Matthew encourages us to press into the presence of God in our everyday life. As you seek Him, you will find Him!

    Presence: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 38:21


    As you listen to this past Sunday's message, be encouraged that you have entered into a new day, a new season. Although the new day begins while it is still dark, the light is coming. Breakthrough is here!

    Stewardship: Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 47:33


    This past Sunday, as we continue in our Stewardship Series, Pastor Max taught that Heavenly stewardship involves bringing increase. As you listen to this message, be encouraged to not hold tight to the giftings and talents that God has given you but step out in faith with all that you have.

    Stewardship: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 47:07


    This past Sunday, as we continue in our Stewardship Series, Pastor Max taught that Heavenly stewardship involves bringing increase. As you listen to this message, be encouraged to not hold tight to the giftings and talents that God has given you but step out in faith with all that you have.

    Stewardship: Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 44:08


    This past Sunday, Pastor Kathy spoke an encouraging word on faith beyond feelings. It's ok to “feel the feels” but know that our emotions come and go. God's faith for us is bigger than our feelings and our faith grows as we keep our eyes on Him.

    Stewardship: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 42:18


    This week Pastor Matthew recaps his family's mission trip to Nicaragua and gives an impassioned plea to believers to go after serving the kingdom with passion. Finding areas to help that energize you rather than drain your relationships will build a strong community.

    Stewardship: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 89:11


    This past Sunday, Pastor Max taught as we are running the race that God has set before us and being good stewards of all that He has given us, we are storing up rewards that last for eternity. As you listen to this Sunday's message, be encouraged knowing that God is the rewarder of all good things for those who are faithful.

    Stewardship: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 89:11


    This past Sunday, Pastor Kathy taught on the four principles of stewardship. God is the owner of all things. (Ps 24:1) Remember Owners have rights; stewards have responsibilities. We are to be stewards of everything we have been given, including our time, money, abilities, information, wisdom, relationships, our heart, material possessions and authority. Our reward is in heaven.

    Be Healed! With Dr. Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 82:22


    This past Sunday, Dr. Leon Van Rooyen urged us to press into the faith that God has given to us and access the power and authority that He has for us. We are World Changers that have every resource we need!

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