The Word: Recent Episodes
Garrett Widner
In a world full of noise, distraction, and spiritual confusion, Jesus still asks the most important question: “Who do you say I am?” This sermon explores the bold confession of Peter in Caesarea Philippi—a city filled with idols—and challenges us to live with clarity, courage, and conviction in our own culture of competing truths. It’s time to silence the noise and declare Jesus as King.
This has to be one of my favorite sermons I’ve ever preached. Answering the questions…What is Truth? What is Mercy? Why are boundaries good? Are boundaries legalistic? Do all paths lead to Jesus? Can I trust God? Can I trust myself? Why do I have control problems? Why have I been created?
Full Sermon from Pastor Garrett Widner, answering these questions. What did Jesus really die for? Did Jesus experience separation from God? What is Sin? Is there a difference between a transgression and iniquity? What is true peace? Sermon from 3.31.23 (Easter Sunday)
Does God really allow things in life to be unsuccessful? Sunday's Sermon March 17th, 2024.
Ephesians 4:11-12
11 And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12 for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
Mark 8:34-36
34 Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. 35 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. 36 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?[a]
Matthew 6:12-14
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.[a]
14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 6:9
In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Romans 6:18
Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
James 1:21
Doers—Not Hearers Only
21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Philippians 4:8
Meditate on These Things
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.