Wilmore Free Methodist Church: Recent Episodes
Pastor Daryl Diddle
What are the truly big things…the central issues that Christ’s Church needs to be about…to give attention to in these, and in all, days and ages? This series explores some of these core concerns and to address how to strengthen them, so that the whole of the body is strong.September 29, 2024 Core Concerns – Truth Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Daryl
What are the truly big things…the central issues that Christ’s Church needs to be about…to give attention to in these, and in all, days and ages? This series explores some of these core concerns and to address how to strengthen them, so that the whole of the body is strong.September 22, 2024 Core Concerns – Mission Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Daryl
What are the truly big things…the central issues that Christ’s Church needs to be about…to give attention to in these, and in all, days and ages? This series explores some of these core concerns and to address how to strengthen them, so that the whole of the body is strong.September 15, 2024 Core Concerns – Vision Revelation 21:1-8 Pastor Daryl
What are the truly big things…the central issues that Christ’s Church needs to be about…to give attention to in these, and in all, days and ages? This series explores some of these core concerns and to address how to strengthen them, so that the whole of the body is strong.September 8, 2024 Core Concerns – Prayer Matthew 21:12-17 Pastor Daryl
Moving towns, changing jobs, a new school year begining…all of these represent a new start…and who doesn’t appreciate that? To leave the past behind and start anew…with a clean slate is an appealing prospect, and it’s a gift that Jesus offers all who follow Him. This brief series takes a look at several different ways Jesus offers us a clean slate.September 1, 2024 Clean Slate – Clean Within Psalm 51:1-12 Pastor Daryl 4 / 4
Moving towns, changing jobs, a new school year begining…all of these represent a new start…and who doesn’t appreciate that? To leave the past behind and start anew…with a clean slate is an appealing prospect, and it’s a gift that Jesus offers all who follow Him. This brief series takes a look at several different ways Jesus offers us a clean slate.August 18, 2024 Clean Slate – Changing Family Trajectories John 9:1-11 Pastor Daryl 3 / 4
Moving towns, changing jobs, a new school year begining…all of these represent a new start…and who doesn’t appreciate that? To leave the past behind and start anew…with a clean slate is an appealing prospect, and it’s a gift that Jesus offers all who follow Him. This brief series takes a look at several different ways Jesus offers us a clean slate.August 18, 2024 Clean Slate – Lifting the Heavy Hand Psalm 32:1-7 Pastor Daryl 2 / 4
Moving towns, changing jobs, a new school year begining…all of these represent a new start…and who doesn’t appreciate that? To leave the past behind and start anew…with a clean slate is an appealing prospect, and it’s a gift that Jesus offers all who follow Him. This brief series takes a look at several different ways Jesus offers us a clean slate.August 11, 2024 Clean Slate – Jesus is Willing Matthew 8:1-4 Pastor Daryl 1 / 4
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits that God intended we practice, that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits he put into practice in His life on earth.August 4, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits - Forgiving Fast Luke 23:26-34 Pastor Daryl Sixth and last in the series.
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits that God intended we practice, that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits he put into practice in His life on earth.July 28, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits - Breaking Boundaries Luke 7:29-39 Pastor Daryl Fifth in the series.
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits that God intended we practice, that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits he put into practice in His life on earth.July 21, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits - Practicing Praise Luke 4:14-16 Pastor Daryl Fourth in the series.
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits that God intended we practice, that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits he put into practice in His life on earth.July 14, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits – Remembering To Rest Luke 5:12-16 Pastor Daryl Third in the series.
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits that God intended we practice, that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits he put into practice in His life on earth.July 7, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits - Fixing Our Focus Luke 2:39-50 Pastor Daryl Second in the series.
Life in a broken world isn't easy, but Jesus modeled for us habits God intended us to practice that make life more like what He intended it to be. This series takes a look at Jesus' Healthy Habits that He put into practice in His life on earth.June 30, 2024 Jesus’ Healthy Habits - Ditching The Drama Luke 4:16-30 Pastor Daryl First of the series.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.June 23, 2024 God Loves…Jesus' Followers 1 John 2:28 – 3:2 Pastor Daryl Sixth in a series of six messages.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.June 16, 2024 God Loves…Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 Pastor Daryl Fifth in a series of six messages.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.June 9, 2024 God Loves…Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Pastor Daryl Fourth in a series of six messages.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.June 2, 2024 God Loves…The World Mark 6:30-44 Pastor Daryl Third in a series of six messages.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.May 26, 2024 God Loves…Righteousness Psalm 146:5-8 Pastor Daryl Second in a series of six messages.
Several places in the Bible we find very specific things that God does not like, but there are also several places which speak of things God loves. This morning message series looks at the latter - things that God appreciates and loves and warms His heart.May 19, 2024 God Loves…Truth Poverbs 12:15-28 Pastor Daryl First in a series of six messages.
The undeniable and intimate relationship between God, art and beauty will be the topic of this short message series looking at the different nuances of their dance together. God’s character is one of beauty and perfection, and He indwells all that is perfect and lovely in unique ways.May 12, 2024 God, Art and Beauty – Interior Design Interior Design 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Pastor Daryl Diddle Fourth of four.
The undeniable and intimate relationship between God, art and beauty will be the topic of this short message series looking at the different nuances of their dance together. God’s character is one of beauty and perfection, and He indwells all that is perfect and lovely in unique ways.April 28, 2024 God, Art and Beauty – In The Details Exodus – 2:35:30-36:1 Pastor Daryl Diddle Third of four.
The undeniable and intimate relationship between God, art and beauty will be the topic of this short message series looking at the different nuances of their dance together. God’s character is one of beauty and perfection, and He indwells all that is perfect and lovely in unique ways.April 21, 2024 God, Art and Beauty – Good, for Goodness’ Sake Genesis 1:31 – 2:3 Pastor Daryl Diddle Second of four.
The undeniable and intimate relationship between God, art and beauty will be the topic of this short message series looking at the different nuances of their dance together. God’s character is one of beauty and perfection, and He indwells all that is perfect and lovely in unique ways.April 14, 2024 God, Art and Beauty – His Image Psalm 50:1-6 Pastor Daryl Diddle First of four.
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.April 7, 2024 The Lord's Other Prayers - For Peace John 20:19-29 Pastor Daryl Eighth message in a series of eight.
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.March 31, 2024 The Lord's Other Prayers - For Victory John 20:1-18 Pastor Daryl Sixth message in a series of eight.
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.March 24, 2024 The Lord's Other Prayers - For Recognition Luke 19:28-44 Pastor Daryl Fourth message in a series of eight.
We welcome Rev. Vic Reasoner as our guest speaker this morning. A scholar, pastor and leader, Vic brings a welcome word this morning from the Lord.March 17, 2024 Title Text Vic Reasoner
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.March 10, 2024 The Lord’s Other Prayers - For Mercy Luke 22:39-46 Caitlin Gothay Third message in a series of eight.
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.March 3, 2024 The Lord’s Other Prayers - For Us John 17:20-26 Pastor Daryl Second message in a series of eight.
Renewal Services, 2024 Dr. John Oswalt Keys of the Kingdom"The Life of the Kingdom" Matthew 6:19-27Fifth in a series of five messages
Renewal Services, 2024 Dr. John Oswalt Keys of the Kingdom"The Treasures of the Kingdom" Matthew 6:19-27Fourth in a series of five messages
Renewal Services, 2024 Dr. John Oswalt Keys of the Kingdom"The Rewards of the Kingdom" Matthew 6:1-4Third in a series of five messages
Renewal Services, 2024 Dr. John Oswalt Keys of the Kingdom"The Principle of the Kingdom" Matthew 5:43-48Second is a series of five messages
We welcome Dr. John Oswalt as speaker for our Spring Renewal Series for 2024. John will be bringing us perspectives, in a five-message series, on the theme, "The Keys of the Kingdom." Sunday Morning, February 25, 2024 "The 'Rightside Up' Nature of the Kingdom" Psalm 139:23-24
When Jesus' disciples asked Him, "Lord, would you teach us to pray?" He gave them an example of prayer that we pray still today. But Jesus prayed many other places and times, and especially so during His last days on earth.Our morning message series for the Lenten season focuses on those other prayers, and what they mean for us today.February 18, 2024 The Lord’s Other Prayers - For Them John 17:6-19 Pastor Daryl First message in a series of eight.
Newspapers (remember those?) used to have whole pages...sometimes whole sections...dedicated to news about faith, spirituality, religion, and church. Most of those pages disappeared long ago. Yet as we look at our sources of news today...whether online, on TV or even in paper or journal form, the stories almost always wind up having a spiritual component to them.Our nations' news outlets may want to distance themselves from religion, but religion almost always plays a role in what's happening, and what's being reported. This series takes a look at the spiritual underpinnings of some of those things making news today. February 11, 2024 Red Letter News: Greed Luke 12:13-15 Pastor Daryl Fifth in a series of five messages.
Newspapers (remember those?) used to have whole pages...sometimes whole sections...dedicated to news about faith, spirituality, religion, and church. Most of those pages disappeared long ago. Yet as we look at our sources of news today...whether online, on TV or even in paper or journal form, the stories almost always wind up having a spiritual component to them.Our nations' news outlets may want to distance themselves from religion, but religion almost always plays a role in what's happening, and what's being reported. This series takes a look at the spiritual underpinnings of some of those things making news today. February 4, 2024 Red Letter News: Truth John 18:28-38 Pastor Daryl Fourth in a series of five messages.
Newspapers (remember those?) used to have whole pages...sometimes whole sections...dedicated to news about faith, spirituality, religion, and church. Most of those pages disappeared long ago. Yet as we look at our sources of news today...whether online, on TV or even in paper or journal form, the stories almost always wind up having a spiritual component to them.Our nations' news outlets may want to distance themselves from religion, but religion almost always plays a role in what's happening, and what's being reported. This series takes a look at the spiritual underpinnings of some of those things making news today. January 28, 2024 Red Letter News: Peace Proverbs 31:1-9 Pastor Daryl Third in a series of five messages.
Newspapers (remember those?) used to have whole pages...sometimes whole sections...dedicated to news about faith, spirituality, religion, and church. Most of those pages disappeared long ago. Yet as we look at our sources of news today...whether online, on TV or even in paper or journal form, the stories almost always wind up having a spiritual component to them.Our nations' news outlets may want to distance themselves from religion, but religion almost always plays a role in what's happening, and what's being reported. This series takes a look at the spiritual underpinnings of some of those things making news today. January 21, 2024 Red Letter News: Life Matthew 6:25-34 Pastor Daryl Second in a series of five messages.
Newspapers (remember those?) used to have whole pages...sometimes whole sections...dedicated to news about faith, spirituality, religion, and church. Most of those pages disappeared long ago. Yet as we look at our sources of news today...whether online, on TV or even in paper or journal form, the stories almost always wind up having a spiritual component to them.Our nations' news outlets may want to distance themselves from religion, but religion almost always plays a role in what's happening, and what's being reported. This series takes a look at the spiritual underpinnings of some of those things making news today. January 14, 2024 Red Letter News: Racism Luke 10:25-37 Pastor Daryl First in a series of five messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.January 7, 2024 Immanuel – Forever Revelation 21:1-4 Seventh in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 31, 2023 Immanuel – One Blessing After Another John 1:1-18 Sixth in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 24, 2023 Immanuel – Messy Revelation 21:1-4 Fifth in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 24, 2023 Immanuel – Immaculate Luke 1:26-38 Fourth in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 17, 2023 Immanuel – Dwelling Among Us Exodus 25:1-9; 40:34-38 Third in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 10, 2023 Immanuel – The Sign Isaiah 7:10-16 Second in a series of seven messages.
The word, "immanuel," means, God with us and Scripture applies it to Jesus. But what does that mean, really, that God, in Jesus was, and even is, with us? What does it mean that Jesus is Immanuel? The exploration of that reality is our focus of Advent for 2023.December 3, 2023 Immanuel – God With Us Matthew 1:18-23 First in a series of seven messages.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.November 26, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Overcome Romans 12:9-21 Pastor Daryl Sixth of a series of six.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.November 19, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Give Thanks 1 Chronicles 16:28-36 Pastor Daryl Fifth of a series of six.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.November 12, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Celebrate Psalm 68:1-6 Pastor Daryl Fourth of a series of six.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.November 5, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Rest Matthew 8:23-27 Pastor Daryl Third of a series of six.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.October 29, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Listen Acts 16:6-10 Pastor Daryl Second of a series of six.
Everywhere you look, it seems our world is spinning out of control...crazy things are happening in governments, communities and families. How can we stay calm in an increasingly chaotic world? The Bible gives us several ways, which we'll explore in this series.October 22, 2023 Calm the Chaos - To Love John 13:1-17 Pastor Daryl First of a series of six.
This Sunday concludes our annual World Mission Week for 2023 - "Jesus Shall Reign!""The Entrance to Life" John 10:6-11 Missionaries to Brazil, Dan and Hope Owsley
This Sunday begins our annual World Mission Week for 2023 - "Jesus Shall Reign!""His Reign Keeps Reaching" Daniel 7:13-14 Missionaries to Africa, Mike and Vickie Reynen
"Glorious" is a word that we don't often hear these days - maybe because so few things are worthy of it. It's defined as, "that which is deserving of great admiration, praise and honor."In this short series, we'll take a look at just four of the truly glorious aspects of following Jesus.October 1 A Glorious Opportunity
"Glorious" is a word that we don't often hear these days - maybe because so few things are worthy of it. It's defined as, "that which is deserving of great admiration, praise and honor."In this series, we'll take a look at just four of the truly glorious aspects of following Jesus.September 24 A Glorious Message - Mission 1 Peter 2:4:12
"Glorious" is a word that we don't often hear these days - maybe because so few things are worthy of it. It's defined as, "that which is deserving of great admiration, praise and honor."In this series, we'll take a look at just four of the truly glorious aspects of following Jesus.September 17 A Glorious World - Vision 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
"Glorious" is a word that we don't often hear these days - maybe because so few things are worthy of it. It's defined as, "that which is deserving of great admiration, praise and honor."
In this short series, we'll take a look at just four of the truly glorious aspects of following Jesus.
September 10 A Glorious Gift - Prayer Hebrews 10:19-25
Ours are challenging days for so many in our world. Does God offer resources to meet them? Yes, He does! This message series takes a look at some of those resources that we need in our lives today. Today, Pastor Daryl concludes this message series: In Times Like These . Dedication 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Ours are challenging days for so many in our world. Does God offer resources to meet them? Yes, He does! This message series takes a look at some of those resources that we need in our lives today. Today, Pastor Daryl brings the fourth of five in this message series: In Times Like These . Hope
Ours are challenging days for so many in our world. Does God offer resources to meet them? Yes, He does! This message series takes a look at some of those resources that we need in our lives today. Today, Pastor Daryl brings the third of five in this message series: In Times Like These . Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32
Ours are challenging days for so many in our world. Does God offer resources to meet them? Yes, He does! This message series takes a look at some of those resources that we need in our lives today. Today, Pastor Daryl brings the second of five in this message series: In Times Like These . Truth 2 Timothy 3
Ours are challenging days for so many in our world. Does God offer resources to meet them? Yes, He does! This message series takes a look at some of those resources that we need in our lives today. Today, Pastor Daryl brings the first of five in this message series: In Times Like These - Mercy Text: Hebrews 4:14-16
This Sunday brings Pastor Daryl's annual accounting of, "What I Learned Over Summer Vacation."
The temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness are common to us all, in one form or another. Guided by Henri Nouwen's book, "In the Name of Jesus," this series takes a new look at those temptations and the ways Jesus overcame them so that we can as well. Message three is a series of three.
July 23, 2023 Common Temptation: To Be Powerful Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor Daryl
The temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness are common to us all, in one form or another. Guided by Henri Nouwen's book, "In the Name of Jesus," this series takes a new look at those temptations and the ways Jesus overcame them so that we can as well. Message two in a series of three.
July 16, 2023 Common Temptation: To Be Spectacular Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor Daryl
The temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness are common to us all, in one form or another. Guided by Henri Nouwen’s book, “In the Name of Jesus,” this series takes a new look at those temptations and the ways Jesus overcame them so that we can as well. Message one is a series of three.
July 9, 2023 Common Temptation: To Be Relevant Matthew 4:1-11
We welcome Dr. John Oswalt to the WFMC pulpit today for the second of two messages.
Title: A New Thing Text: Isaiah 41:15-21
This morning, we welcome Dr. John Oswalt bringing the first of two morning messages.
Title: What Does God Want? Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-11:1
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.
“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonald
June 11, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Right Times Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.
“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonald
June 11, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Perspective Matthew 6:22-23 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonaldMay 21, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Perspective Matthew 6:22-23 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonaldMay 14, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Induces Celebration Isaiah 56:2-7 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonaldMay 7, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Good Medicine Proverbs 17:22 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonaldApril 16, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Power to Cope Nehemiah 8:4-12 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Years ago, there was an article in the Reader’s Digest magazine entitled, “Laughter – the Best Medicine,” that was, each month, filled with funny stories. As a kid – I loved reading it. As an adult, I see the wisdom in the title. Laughter really is good medicine, and the Bible confirms it. This series explores the Bible says about happiness, joy, praise and laughter – and how they’re so often tied together in our lives.“It is the heart that is unsure of his God that is afraid to laugh.” ~George MacDonaldApril 16, 2023 Laugh Therapy – Thou Shalt Laugh Psalm 96 Pastor Daryl Diddle
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it.Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace.God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace.April 7 Peace: Satan Crushed Romans 16:17-20 (Number 6 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it.Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace.God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace.April 9 Peace: From Jesus' Words Luke 24:1-12 (Number 7 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it.Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace.God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace.April 2 Peace: The Way to Unity John 12:12-19, Ephesians 4:1-6 (Number 5 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it.Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace.God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace.March 26 Peace: Strive, Encourage, Be and Live 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 (Number 4 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it.Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace.God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace.March 19 Peace: Glory and Praise Luke 2:8-15 (Number 3 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it. Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace. God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace. March 12 Peace: A Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5: 22-26 (Number 2 in a series of 7)
Peace – everyone needs it. Many are looking for it. Few seem to find it. Jesus, Savior and Son of God…though He introduced much contention through His life and died violently on a cross, He is also, ironically, the greatest bringer of peace the world has ever known. Through the season of Lent this year, we’ll study all the tremendous ways Jesus brought, and still today brings, peace. God does not want us to be anxious. He wants us to be at peace. March 5 Peace: Worthy of Pursuit Psalm 34:8-14; 1 Peter 3:8-12 (Number 1 in a series of 7)
Sunday, February 26, morning worship: “An Invitation to the Party” Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 55:1-3
We are pleased to welcome Dr. John Lane as our evangelist. John is a native of Indiana but is very familiar with Wilmore as he attended Asbury College and graduated from Asbury Seminary. John also earned a doctor of ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Seminary. He has served as pastor of several churches in Indiana, was named superintendent of the Wabash (IN) Conference in 2016 and was named superintendent of our New South Conference in 2021.
John has been married to his wife, Jill (an Asbury college graduate) for nearly 30 years. They have three adult children: Jesse, Jenna and Jackie. In ministry, John has served as a church planter, associate and senior pastor, camping director, counselor, inner-city youth leader, hospital chaplain, missions leader, Stephen’s minister, and coach. Come and give the Lord this extra opportunity to speak to us.
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective. "Show Me Some ID - Very Good" Genesis 1:31-2:1, Colossians 1:15-23 Pastor Daryl
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective. "Show Me Some ID - Male and Female" Genesis 1:26-29; Pastor Daryl
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective. 1 Corinthians 13:8 - 13 Pastor Daryl
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective.
Today - Show Me Some ID - Above The Rest Genesis 2:15 - 23 Pastor Daryl
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective.
Today - Show Me Some ID - Broken By Sin Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Daryl
Whether or not we realize it, the question of, "What makes us, us?" is being asked a lot today. The Bible has a lot to say about identity as humans and as Christ-followers. This series explores some of those issues from a Scriptural perspective.
Today - Show Me Some ID - Who Are We, Really? Genesis 1:26 - 2:1 Pastor Daryl
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school english teacher?
Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming.
January 8: Advent’s Adverbs: Victoriously Text: Matthew 4:1-11
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school english teacher?
Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming.
January 1: Advent’s Adverbs: Willingly Text: Matthew 3: 13-17
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school english teacher?
Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming.
December 25: Advent’s Adverbs: Finally Text: Matthew 1: 18-25
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school english teacher? Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming.
December 18: Advent’s Adverbs: Angrily Text: Matthew 2:1-12
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school english teacher? Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming.
December 11: Advent’s Adverbs: Humbly Text: Luke 1:26-38
“Adverbs are words that modify verbs – they tell us, not that things happened, but how things that happened actually happened.” Can you hear the voice of your middle school English teacher? Throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2022/23, we’ll take a look at some of the adverbs of the season...at how the happenings of Christmas happened – the way God came, and the ways people responded to His coming. November 27: Advent’s Adverbs: Patiently Text: Isaiah 7:10-15
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Sixth in a series of seven. Title: "We Are For…Gratitude" Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Fourth in a series of seven. Title: "We Are For…(Real) Justice for All" Text: Deuteronomy 27: 9-26
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Third in a series of seven. Title: "We Are For…Valuing the Past" Text: Isaiah 46:8-13Psalm 119:155-168
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Second in a series of seven. Title: "We Are For… New Beginnings" Text: Romans 6:1-14
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Title: "We Are For… Absolute Truth" Text: Psalm 119:155-168
Welcome to WFMC's World Mission Week! For our second Sunday of focusing on taking the Gospel to the world - "Declaring His Glory Among the Nations," we'll hear from Brent and Colleen Weaver, OMS missionaries to Ukraine. Title: "Rise and Go" Text: Acts 8:26-39.
Welcome to WFMC's World Mission Week! This Sunday and next will be focused on taking the Gospel to the world - "Declaring His Glory Among the Nations." Today, October 9, we hear from Adam, who works in a creative access nation. For that reason, his face will not be shown during the message segment of worship. Title: "Looking For A City" Text: Hebrews 11:8-10.
Pastor Daryl's two week series on our church Vision and Mission statements concludes today with a review of our mission, taking Acts 14:21-23 as our Scripture text.
This week and next, Pastor Daryl explores our church Vision and Mission statements. First, our vision, from Isaiah 11.
Human beings were made to talk - and to talk with God! Prayer - conversing and communicating with our Creator - is our native language. Let's brush up on it together through these weeks studying prayer. Number five in a series of five - Native Prayer: It’s Beneficial Text: James 5:13-20
Human beings were made to talk - and to talk with God! Prayer - conversing and communicating with our Creator - is our native language. Let's brush up on it together through these weeks studying prayer. Number four in a series of five - Native Prayer: It’s Possible Text: Romans 8:18-27
Human beings were made to talk - and to talk with God! Prayer - conversing and communicating with our Creator - is our native language. Let's brush up on it together through these weeks studying prayer. Number three in a series of five - Native Prayer: It’s Critical Text: Matthew 25:35-40
Human beings were made to talk - and to talk with God! Prayer - conversing and communicating with our Creator - is our native language. Let's brush up on it together through these weeks studying prayer. Number two in a series of five - Native Prayer: It’s Beautiful Text: Psalm 62:5-8
Human beings were made to talk - and to talk with God! Prayer - conversing and communicating with our Creator - is our native language. Let's brush up on it together through these weeks studying prayer. Number one in a series of five - Native Prayer: It’s Natural 2 Chronicles 6:32-33; Acts 17:22-28
Each year, Pastor Daryl reports on "What I (he) Learned Over Summer Vacation." This year, the text comes from Matthew 5:11 - 16 - the light of the world.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The sixth, and last, of this series looks at God's young relationship with Israel from the perspective of Jeremiah 2:1-3.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The fifth of this series looks at reunion of the bride and Groom to come, taking as our text Revelation 19:1-9.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The fourth of this series looks at where the whole idea of God being "married" to His people comes from, taking as our text Hosea 2:14-23.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The third of this series looks at Jesus' parable from Matthew 25:1-13.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The second of this series looks at the theme, "The Man as Wife," from the text Ephesians 5:25-33.
Through the years, a number of scholars have suggested that Jesus had a wife. Well, it’s true! Jesus did, and still does, have a wife: her name is the Church. In this message series, we take a look at Jesus’ wife – His bride – and see who and what she is and is called to be. The first of this series looks at Revelation 21:9-14.
We're pleased to hear from Dr. Victor Hamilton this morning, speaking from Genesis 16:1-16 on, "The Most Unique Woman in Genesis."
Nobody enjoys waiting. Yet God has very effectively used “time outs” to teach His people important lessons. In this series, we look at a few of those instances the Bible records for us. This Sunday we'll be looking at Psalm 37 and how God asks us to wait on Him in overcoming the evil in the world. This is the sixth, and last, message in this series. "Now, Wait Just a Minute - Overcoming Evil."
Nobody enjoys waiting. Yet God has very effectively used “time outs” to teach His people important lessons. In this series, we look at a few of those instances the Bible records for us. This Sunday we'll be looking at Luke's words from Luke 24:44-49 and Acts 1:4-5 This is the fifth message in a series of six. "Now, Wait Just a Minute - The Best Yet To Come."
Nobody enjoys waiting. Yet God has very effectively used “time outs” to teach His people important lessons. In this series, we look at a few of those instances the Bible records for us. This Sunday, we'll take a look at Paul's words on our waiting world from his first letter to the Corinthian believers, chapter 1, verses 4 through 9. This is the fourth message in a series of six. "Now, Wait Just a Minute - All We Need."
Nobody enjoys waiting. Yet God has very effectively used “time outs” to teach His people important lessons. In this series, we look at a few of those instances the Bible records for us. This Sunday, we'll take a look at Paul's words on our waiting world from his letter to the Roman church, chapter 8, verses 18-27. This is the third message in a series of six. "Now, Wait Just a Minute - Pains of Childbirth."
Nobody enjoys waiting. Yet God has very effectively used “time outs” to teach His people important lessons. In this series, we look at a few of those instances the Bible records for us. This Sunday, we'll take a look at the Psalmist's confidence in the Lord - Psalm 27. This is the second in a series of six messages. "Now, Wait Just a Minute - Still Confident."
The depths of what Jesus did for us and for our world will never be plumbed completely on this side of Glory; yet in His own statements about Himself and who He is, we are given tremendous clues as to it's nature and significance. Throughout Lent for 2022, we'll look at Jesus' "I Am" statements, where we can observe and appreciate all the colors of His redemptive work. This Sunday, Palm Sunday, we'll look at Jesus as the Vine, taking John 12:12-16 and also John 15:1-8 as our texts. This is number five in the series.
The depths of what Jesus did for us and for our world will never be plumbed completely on this side of Glory; yet in His own statements about Himself and who He is, we are given tremendous clues as to it's nature and significance. Throughout Lent for 2022, we'll look at Jesus' "I Am" statements, where we can observe and appreciate all the colors of His redemptive work. This Sunday, we'll look at Jesus as the Light of the World, using John 8:12 as our text. This is the fourth in the current series.
The depths of what Jesus did for us and for our world will never be plumbed completely on this side of Glory; yet in His own statements about Himself and who He is, we are given tremendous clues as to it's nature and significance. Throughout Lent for 2022, we'll look at Jesus' "I Am" statements, where we can observe and appreciate all the colors of His redemptive work. This Sunday, we'll look at Jesus as the Good Shepherd, John 10:14-21. This is the third of the series.
The depths of what Jesus did for us and for our world will never be plumbed completely on this side of Glory; yet in His own statements about Himself and who He is, we are given tremendous clues as to it's nature and significance. Throughout Lent for 2022, we'll look at Jesus' "I Am" statements, where we can observe and appreciate all the colors of His redemptive work. This Sunday, we'll look at Jesus as the Gate for the sheep, John 10:1-10.
The depths of what Jesus did for us and for our world will never be plumbed completely on this side of Glory; yet in His own statements about Himself and who He is, we are given tremendous clues as to it's nature and significance. Throughout Lent for 2022, we'll look at Jesus' "I Am" statements, where we can observe and appreciate all the colors of His redemptive work. For this first of the series, we'll look at Jesus as the Bread of Life as found in John 6:16-35.
This morning we begin our Spring Revival series, welcoming Dr. Nelson Perdue as our speaker. Nelson will speak from Luke 15:11-24 - The Prodigal.
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the seventh in the series, looks at Revelation 1:9-19 and is titled, "Looking Up - Visions and Dreams."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the sixth in the series, looks at Acts 3:1-10 and is titled, "Looking Up - More Than Expected."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the fifth in the series, looks at John 2:1-11 and is titled, "Looking Up - Saving the Day."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the fourth is the series, looks at Exodus 14:5-7, 15-28 and is titled, "Looking Up - Always a Way."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the third in the series, looks at one chapter of Elijah's life from 1 Kings 17:2-16 entitled, "Looking Up - Divine Door Dash."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the second in the series, looks at Joshua 5:13 - 6:20 and is entitled, "Looking Up - Reason to Shout."
The way our world is today gives us plenty of reasons to look down in sadness and even despair. God, however, calls His people to look up to Him for hope and peace and joy, even in times of trial. This series of messages studies many of those times recorded in the Bible...when things seemed hopeless, yet the Lord provided hope and peace and proved that with Him, truly, anything is possible. This, the first in the series, looks at Numbers 13:1-3, 17-30 and is entitled, "Looking Up - Yes We Can!"
We consider the coming of the Magi this Sunday, the first Sunday in Epiphany. Today's Scripture text is Matthew 2:1-12.
Pastor Dwight speaks today on "New Year, New You," taking Philippians 4:17-32 as his text.
Many of our friends and neighbors think those who follow Jesus are only "against" this or that. In this message series, we’ll take a look at some of the things Christ-followers are "for." Title: "We Are For… Absolute Truth" Text: Psalm 119:155-168