Church at the Well Podcast

Lent // Sifted as Wheat

Sifted as Wheat
When Peter promises to suffer and die with Jesus, Jesus warns him that he is about to be sifted as wheat--but what does that mean? In this sermon, Abby explores how wheat was processed in ancient Israel and offers three pieces of good news for Peter and for us when it comes to facing hard things.

Lent // John 3:1-10

This week, we reflect on Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus in John chapter 3. 

Lent // Seasons

Have you ever noticed that our spiritual journey flows through a sequence of seasons, much like the seasons of nature? On this first week of Lent, Jordan shares a reflection from John 10 about how even in a spiritual "winter," we still belong to the Good Shepherd.

James // Wisdom for Waiting

What do we do when what we have been working and praying for doesn’t come to pass? In this sermon, Vision Team member Tracy Centracchio weaves James’s directives for the early church with stories from her medical missions trips to Haiti, reminding us of the good news that God is writing a much larger story than we can imagine.

James // Whole-hearted Humility

Whole-hearted Humility
Quarrels, hedonism, and disparaging people with ugly words was taking place in the early church James wrote to. In this sermon, Abby explores these as symptoms of a soul condition for which James prescribes a surprising remedy. 

James // Words

In chapter 3 of his letter, James warns his audience of the power that their words hold -power to direct and power to destroy. When silence might seem like the best response, James offers a different way. This week, we explore the invitations from both James and Jesus to live a life of congruence. 

James // Favoritism

How do we respond when we notice the “first-class seats” in our world—and in our hearts? We continue our exploring the book of James as Kayla explores favoritism, fear, and belonging in Biblical times and today.   

James // Perseverance

Sometimes we think we just need to press on, try harder, or push through. But that’s not a biblical way of thinking about perseverance. In this sermon, Abby explores God's invitation to us when it comes to perseverance and reveals the God of the Scriptures as One who perseveres.

James // The Wisdom of Looking in the Mirror

In week two of our journey through the book of James, Jordan reminds us that God's Word is a mirror that reflects our great need for God and God's great love for us.

James // The Beginning of Wisdom

Happy New Year!
We're starting off the new year with a new sermon series - a journey through the book of James. Specifically, a closer look at some of the timeless wisdom found in this powerful letter. 
What is wisdom? Where does it come from? Is it about having all of the right answers, or is it about living with a posture of dependence on God? Jordan explores this and more in this week's podcast episode.