WRC Sermon of the Week

Breaking free from curses requires understanding their biblical causes. Curses represent diminishment and reduction, opposite to blessings, and always have a cause. Churches experience curses through carnality, apostasy, and legalism. Individuals face curses through parental disrespect, robbing God of tithes, negative words, soulish prayers, anti-Semitism, occult involvement, and harmful words from authority figures. Generational patterns transfer through blood and example, but freedom is possible through examining your life, breaking generational ties, practicing forgiveness, speaking life-giving words, and establishing new godly patterns.

In this sermon, Pastor Lee discusses the concept of blessings and curses, explaining that blessings are God's default setting and represent flourishing and abundance. He introduces the Law of First Mention, showing how the first biblical appearance of 'blessing' in Genesis establishes its meaning as being fruitful and multiplying. The pastor emphasizes that all blessings come from God as an expression of His love, and that God has extended His blessing to all mankind through Abraham.

In this sermon, Pastor Lee discusses the concept of blessings and curses, explaining that blessings are God's default setting and represent flourishing and abundance. He introduces the Law of First Mention, showing how the first biblical appearance of 'blessing' in Genesis establishes its meaning as being fruitful and multiplying. The pastor emphasizes that all blessings come from God as an expression of His love, and that God has extended His blessing to all mankind through Abraham.

This sermon discusses the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-20, comparing it to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster where a small breach in the heat shield led to catastrophic failure. The message emphasizes that Christians are in a spiritual war against a methodical enemy (the devil) who seeks to destroy us. The pastor outlines four realities of spiritual warfare: we have an adversary, we are in a war, we have a solution (the full armor of God), and we have a purpose (to share the gospel).

This sermon discusses the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-20, comparing it to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster where a small breach in the heat shield led to catastrophic failure. The message emphasizes that Christians are in a spiritual war against a methodical enemy (the devil) who seeks to destroy us. The pastor outlines four realities of spiritual warfare: we have an adversary, we are in a war, we have a solution (the full armor of God), and we have a purpose (to share the gospel).

Pastor Andy shares a powerful message about the importance of worshiping before battles in our lives, using the story of Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20. When three armies were coming against Jehoshaphat, he sought God through prayer and worship. God instructed them to send singers ahead of the army, and as they began to worship, God fought the battle for them, causing the enemy armies to destroy each other. Pastor emphasizes that worship isn't just a song but a strategic spiritual weapon that prepares us for challenges before they arrive.

Pastor Andy shares a powerful message about the importance of worshiping before battles in our lives, using the story of Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20. When three armies were coming against Jehoshaphat, he sought God through prayer and worship. God instructed them to send singers ahead of the army, and as they began to worship, God fought the battle for them, causing the enemy armies to destroy each other. Pastor emphasizes that worship isn't just a song but a strategic spiritual weapon that prepares us for challenges before they arrive.

God sees us differently than the negative labels we often wear. When we belong to Christ, everything about us is made new according to 2 Corinthians 5:17. Like Gideon, who was called a mighty warrior while hiding in fear, God speaks to our future calling rather than our present circumstances. To embrace our true identity, we must let God define us, refuse to be confined by our past, and know that God stands behind us. By tearing down false altars in our lives and standing firm on God's truth, we can reject negative labels and live as who God created us to be.

God sees us differently than the negative labels we often wear. When we belong to Christ, everything about us is made new according to 2 Corinthians 5:17. Like Gideon, who was called a mighty warrior while hiding in fear, God speaks to our future calling rather than our present circumstances. To embrace our true identity, we must let God define us, refuse to be confined by our past, and know that God stands behind us. By tearing down false altars in our lives and standing firm on God's truth, we can reject negative labels and live as who God created us to be.

The sermon focuses on the importance of compassion in Christian life, using the parable of the Good Samaritan as its central text. The pastor identifies three main 'compassion assassins' - pride, agendas, and labels - that prevent people from showing true compassion to others. He emphasizes that compassion is not just about seeing someone in need, but feeling their pain and taking action to help them, regardless of their background or circumstances.

The sermon focuses on the importance of compassion in Christian life, using the parable of the Good Samaritan as its central text. The pastor identifies three main 'compassion assassins' - pride, agendas, and labels - that prevent people from showing true compassion to others. He emphasizes that compassion is not just about seeing someone in need, but feeling their pain and taking action to help them, regardless of their background or circumstances.

This sermon focuses on the power of faith and its application in three major life areas: finances, health, and family. Bro. Lee emphasizes that faith is the most powerful force in the world, but it must be properly understood and applied. He explains that faith differs from hope (which is future-focused) and must be exercised in the present. After reading 380 prayer cards, he identified these three areas as the most common prayer requests.

This sermon focuses on the power of faith and its application in three major life areas: finances, health, and family. Bro. Lee emphasizes that faith is the most powerful force in the world, but it must be properly understood and applied. He explains that faith differs from hope (which is future-focused) and must be exercised in the present. After reading 380 prayer cards, he identified these three areas as the most common prayer requests.

The sermon discusses the significance of Pentecost, both historically and spiritually, drawing parallels between the first Pentecost at Mount Sinai and the New Testament Pentecost in Acts 2. The pastor emphasizes how God's timing and plans may differ from our expectations, but His consistency remains throughout scripture. The message highlights the transformation from the first Pentecost, where 3,000 died due to disobedience, to the New Testament Pentecost, where 3,000 were saved through the Holy Spirit's power.

The sermon discusses the significance of Pentecost, both historically and spiritually, drawing parallels between the first Pentecost at Mount Sinai and the New Testament Pentecost in Acts 2. The pastor emphasizes how God's timing and plans may differ from our expectations, but His consistency remains throughout scripture. The message highlights the transformation from the first Pentecost, where 3,000 died due to disobedience, to the New Testament Pentecost, where 3,000 were saved through the Holy Spirit's power.

This sermon featured 5 on 5 — five speakers sharing short, impactful messages that stirred our faith. Each speaker brought a fresh perspective, challenging us to trade fear for faith, step into community, remember God's faithfulness, walk in forgiveness, and take bold steps of obedience. We were reminded that real transformation comes when we're willing to roll away the stones that hold us back. The themes of faith, love, and action wove together beautifully, inspiring us to live out what we've heard.

This sermon featured 5 on 5 — five speakers sharing short, impactful messages that stirred our faith. Each speaker brought a fresh perspective, challenging us to trade fear for faith, step into community, remember God's faithfulness, walk in forgiveness, and take bold steps of obedience. We were reminded that real transformation comes when we're willing to roll away the stones that hold us back. The themes of faith, love, and action wove together beautifully, inspiring us to live out what we've heard.

The sermon discusses four dangers of false religion based on Colossians 2, focusing on legalism, mysticism, and asceticism. Pastor Andy warns against adding anything to Jesus or trying to earn salvation through rules, spiritual experiences, or self-denial. He emphasizes that salvation comes through Christ alone and cannot be earned through human effort or religious practices.

The sermon discusses four dangers of false religion based on Colossians 2, focusing on legalism, mysticism, and asceticism. Pastor Andy warns against adding anything to Jesus or trying to earn salvation through rules, spiritual experiences, or self-denial. He emphasizes that salvation comes through Christ alone and cannot be earned through human effort or religious practices.

Time with children is precious and limited, with only 936 weeks from birth to age 18. Children hear approximately 148,000 negative messages by age 18, making positive parental influence crucial. Five key statements can help make every moment count: expressing presence, offering encouragement, prioritizing Jesus, setting boundaries, and emphasizing spiritual foundation. Parents must be intentional about using their time wisely to build faith, character, and strong relationships with their children.

Time with children is precious and limited, with only 936 weeks from birth to age 18. Children hear approximately 148,000 negative messages by age 18, making positive parental influence crucial. Five key statements can help make every moment count: expressing presence, offering encouragement, prioritizing Jesus, setting boundaries, and emphasizing spiritual foundation. Parents must be intentional about using their time wisely to build faith, character, and strong relationships with their children.

Discover the profound truth about Jesus Christ's supreme authority over all creation. Learn how everything in existence was created in Him, is sustained through Him, and has been reconciled by Him. From the precise rotation of planets to the intricate balance of molecular structures, explore how Jesus maintains perfect control over the universe. Understand the transformative power of His reconciliation and what it means for your life today.

Discover the profound truth about Jesus Christ's supreme authority over all creation. Learn how everything in existence was created in Him, is sustained through Him, and has been reconciled by Him. From the precise rotation of planets to the intricate balance of molecular structures, explore how Jesus maintains perfect control over the universe. Understand the transformative power of His reconciliation and what it means for your life today.

This sermon focuses on Paul's letter to the Colossians, specifically the first 14 verses, outlining three elements of a powerful church. The pastor discusses how Paul praises the church for loving in the spirit of God, prays for them to find God's will, and prepares them for battle in the kingdom of God. He illustrates unconditional love through a personal story about hurricane relief efforts and emphasizes the importance of following God's will through His Word, peace, and confirmation through other believers.

This sermon focuses on Paul's letter to the Colossians, specifically the first 14 verses, outlining three elements of a powerful church. The pastor discusses how Paul praises the church for loving in the spirit of God, prays for them to find God's will, and prepares them for battle in the kingdom of God. He illustrates unconditional love through a personal story about hurricane relief efforts and emphasizes the importance of following God's will through His Word, peace, and confirmation through other believers.

The sermon focuses on the power of joy and its importance in Christian life. The pastors emphasize that joy has medicinal properties, producing four 'happy chemicals' in the brain (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins) that benefit physical and mental health. They explain that true joy comes from focusing on God rather than circumstances, and that the ultimate source of joy is knowing one's name is written in the Book of Life.

The sermon focuses on the power of joy and its importance in Christian life. The pastors emphasize that joy has medicinal properties, producing four 'happy chemicals' in the brain (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins) that benefit physical and mental health. They explain that true joy comes from focusing on God rather than circumstances, and that the ultimate source of joy is knowing one's name is written in the Book of Life.

This sermon focuses on how church hurt and other emotional pain can physically affect the body through three types of separation: from God, from self, and from others. The speakers explain how negative thoughts and emotions produce chemicals in the brain that can cause physical illness, while positive emotions can promote health. They use Einstein's E=MC² formula to illustrate how emotional energy converts to physical matter in our bodies through chemical reactions.

This sermon focuses on how church hurt and other emotional pain can physically affect the body through three types of separation: from God, from self, and from others. The speakers explain how negative thoughts and emotions produce chemicals in the brain that can cause physical illness, while positive emotions can promote health. They use Einstein's E=MC² formula to illustrate how emotional energy converts to physical matter in our bodies through chemical reactions.

This sermon focuses on dealing with bitterness, particularly through church hurt and betrayal by close friends or family. Using the biblical story of David and Ahithophel, the pastor illustrates how bitterness can poison both the person holding it and those around them. Ahithophel, who was Bathsheba's grandfather, harbored bitterness toward David for 20 years after David's actions with Bathsheba and Uriah, ultimately leading to Ahithophel's own destruction.

This sermon focuses on dealing with bitterness, particularly through church hurt and betrayal by close friends or family. Using the biblical story of David and Ahithophel, the pastor illustrates how bitterness can poison both the person holding it and those around them. Ahithophel, who was Bathsheba's grandfather, harbored bitterness toward David for 20 years after David's actions with Bathsheba and Uriah, ultimately leading to Ahithophel's own destruction.

Church hurt can create deep wounds that prevent us from experiencing God's full purpose. Through a biblical framework of pausing, pondering, praying, and participating, healing and restoration are possible. When we take time to be still, reflect on God's work, seek His guidance, and take action on His direction, we can find peace that surpasses understanding. This path leads to renewed purpose and the ability to use our spiritual gifts for serving others.

Church hurt can create deep wounds that prevent us from experiencing God's full purpose. Through a biblical framework of pausing, pondering, praying, and participating, healing and restoration are possible. When we take time to be still, reflect on God's work, seek His guidance, and take action on His direction, we can find peace that surpasses understanding. This path leads to renewed purpose and the ability to use our spiritual gifts for serving others.

The sermon focuses on finding wisdom at life's crossroads, particularly in dealing with church hurt, using Jeremiah 6:16 as the main text. Pastor Andy emphasizes the importance of stopping, waiting, and looking around before making decisions, especially when dealing with pain or hurt within the church context. He contrasts modern society's impatience with the biblical principle of waiting on God's timing and direction.

The sermon focuses on finding wisdom at life's crossroads, particularly in dealing with church hurt, using Jeremiah 6:16 as the main text. Pastor Andy emphasizes the importance of stopping, waiting, and looking around before making decisions, especially when dealing with pain or hurt within the church context. He contrasts modern society's impatience with the biblical principle of waiting on God's timing and direction.

Murmuring manifests as a secret displeasure that isn't openly expressed, similar to gossip but done quietly and often under the breath. This subtle form of complaining keeps wounds alive by continuously breathing life into past hurts instead of allowing healing to take place. It breaks God's direct commandment and prevents Christians from being effective lights in the world, while attracting and creating groups of wounded people. It systematically destroys essential elements of spiritual life including joy, unity, faith, peace, hope, and relationships. The biblical solution to counter this destructive habit involves three key practices: rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything. These practices help maintain an eternal perspective rather than getting caught up in temporal issues.

Murmuring manifests as a secret displeasure that isn't openly expressed, similar to gossip but done quietly and often under the breath. This subtle form of complaining keeps wounds alive by continuously breathing life into past hurts instead of allowing healing to take place. It breaks God's direct commandment and prevents Christians from being effective lights in the world, while attracting and creating groups of wounded people. It systematically destroys essential elements of spiritual life including joy, unity, faith, peace, hope, and relationships. The biblical solution to counter this destructive habit involves three key practices: rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything. These practices help maintain an eternal perspective rather than getting caught up in temporal issues.

Has church hurt caused you to hide your gifts? God's calling on your life hasn't changed. Discover how to rise above past hurts and step back into your purpose. Your gifts are still needed - it's time to unwrap them again.

Has church hurt caused you to hide your gifts? God's calling on your life hasn't changed. Discover how to rise above past hurts and step back into your purpose. Your gifts are still needed - it's time to unwrap them again.

Discover the four essential attributes for helping others experience life-changing encounters with Jesus. Learn how compassionate awareness, bold spiritual authority, transformative power, and public testimony work together to create lasting impact in people's lives. This powerful message explores the difference between surface-level experiences and genuine spiritual encounters, drawing from biblical examples of transformation.

Discover the four essential attributes for helping others experience life-changing encounters with Jesus. Learn how compassionate awareness, bold spiritual authority, transformative power, and public testimony work together to create lasting impact in people's lives. This powerful message explores the difference between surface-level experiences and genuine spiritual encounters, drawing from biblical examples of transformation.

The sermon focused on the vital keys to effective prayer, emphasizing obedience, brokenness, persistence, and praying down the will of God. Obedience involves aligning with God's Word, while brokenness is about having a heart for others, especially the lost. Persistence in prayer is crucial as it deals with spiritual warfare across heaven, hell, and earth. The sermon highlighted the importance of praying specifically and believing in God's will, using biblical examples to illustrate these points.

The sermon focused on the vital keys to effective prayer, emphasizing obedience, brokenness, persistence, and praying down the will of God. Obedience involves aligning with God's Word, while brokenness is about having a heart for others, especially the lost. Persistence in prayer is crucial as it deals with spiritual warfare across heaven, hell, and earth. The sermon highlighted the importance of praying specifically and believing in God's will, using biblical examples to illustrate these points.

Understanding why prayers go unanswered reveals that sin and broken relationships create barriers between us and God. True prayer effectiveness comes through maintaining right relationships, walking in obedience to God's Word, and developing spiritual brokenness. This brokenness manifests as genuine compassion for lost souls and a willingness to sacrifice for others' salvation. By addressing broken relationships, spending time in Scripture, and developing a heart that breaks for what breaks God's heart, we can experience transformation in our prayer life.

Understanding why prayers go unanswered reveals that sin and broken relationships create barriers between us and God. True prayer effectiveness comes through maintaining right relationships, walking in obedience to God's Word, and developing spiritual brokenness. This brokenness manifests as genuine compassion for lost souls and a willingness to sacrifice for others' salvation. By addressing broken relationships, spending time in Scripture, and developing a heart that breaks for what breaks God's heart, we can experience transformation in our prayer life.

Understanding effective prayer requires grasping three fundamental keys: authority, faith, and obedience. Authority in prayer comes from being properly aligned under God's established order. While hope deals with future possibilities in the mind, faith operates in the present and resides in the heart. Obedience plays a crucial role as it directly impacts our confidence and effectiveness in prayer, requiring both right actions and proper motives.

Understanding effective prayer requires grasping three fundamental keys: authority, faith, and obedience. Authority in prayer comes from being properly aligned under God's established order. While hope deals with future possibilities in the mind, faith operates in the present and resides in the heart. Obedience plays a crucial role as it directly impacts our confidence and effectiveness in prayer, requiring both right actions and proper motives.

Ephesians 3:19-20 reminds us of God's love and power, urging us to surrender and let Him work through us. Dylan story of transformation highlights the impact of God's power. This Sunday we talked about our vision to build up people, not just the church, with future plans for facility improvements.

Ephesians 3:19-20 reminds us of God's love and power, urging us to surrender and let Him work through us. Dylan story of transformation highlights the impact of God's power. This Sunday we talked about our vision to build up people, not just the church, with future plans for facility improvements.

In a world focused on immediate gratification, the story of Esther teaches us the importance of leaving a lasting legacy. By emphasizing community, commitment, and courage, Esther's actions show us how to make a meaningful impact. She relied on her community for support, demonstrated unwavering commitment, and showed immense courage in the face of danger. Reflect on how you can apply these pillars in your own life to honor God and bless future generations.

In a world focused on immediate gratification, the story of Esther teaches us the importance of leaving a lasting legacy. By emphasizing community, commitment, and courage, Esther's actions show us how to make a meaningful impact. She relied on her community for support, demonstrated unwavering commitment, and showed immense courage in the face of danger. Reflect on how you can apply these pillars in your own life to honor God and bless future generations.