Wayside Chapel Sermons: Recent Episodes
Wayside Chapel - San Antonio
Pastor Jason begins our four-part series, From Eden to Everlasting, by walking through Genesis 1 and the world as God created it. Together, we’ll see what it means to be made in His image, created for relationship, and given purpose to cultivate what He has placed before us.
As we conclude our summer series, Pastor Jason challenges us to move beyond excuses and embrace the life God has called us to live. Through Proverbs 6, we're reminded that God's grace empowers us to faithfully pursue the work He has prepared for us.
What does it look like to be our brother's keeper? Pastor Cameron continues our summer series through Proverbs, exploring God's heart for justice, mercy, and caring for the vulnerable. Together, we'll be challenged to move beyond indifference and reflect the love of Christ in practical, everyday ways.
What are you allowing to shape your heart? This week, Pastor Steven Villacin continues our Proverbs series, exploring Proverbs 4:20–27 and God's wisdom for living with purpose and integrity.
How do we become people of wisdom? Join us as we continue our summer series and discover what Proverbs teaches about the importance of listening, learning, and receiving godly counsel. Together, we'll see how God shapes our lives through a humble, teachable heart.
We all have habits and blind spots that can affect the people around us—often without even realizing it. This week, we’ll see what Proverbs has to say about the behaviors that can quietly push others away and where those patterns come from. More importantly, we’ll discover that real change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from being fully known and deeply loved by God!
We're glad you're continuing with us in our Wisdom for Everyday Life series! This week, Pastor Stephen walks us through Proverbs 3:5-8, as we discover that true wisdom let's go of control and trusts completely in our God who will never fail.
We have more access to information than ever before, yet many of us still feel anxious, confused, and overwhelmed. In this message from Proverbs 1, Pastor Steven Villacin shows us how to discern the voices we listen to and why God’s wisdom is the path to true life.
We all need wisdom. Not just information or answers, but the kind of wisdom that helps us follow God faithfully in everyday life. In this first message of our Wisdom for Everyday Life series, Pastor Cameron traces the search for wisdom back to the Garden of Eden and reveals that true wisdom isn't something we take for ourselves—it's something God generously gives. Ultimately, wisdom leads us to Jesus, who invites us to come with open hands and simply ask.
We all carry labels—some given to us by others, some we've given ourselves. But in Philemon 1–7, we're reminded that the gospel speaks a better word, giving us a new identity, a new family, and a new purpose in Christ. Because when Jesus gets the final word on who you are, everything changes.
As we close out the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leaves us with a clear invitation and warning: only one foundation will stand when the storms come. In this message from Matthew 7:24–29, Pastor Cameron reminds that following Jesus is more than hearing His words—it’s building our lives on them. Because in the end, only His Kingdom will remain.
Pastor Jason walks us through Jesus' call for those who follow Him to walk the narrow path and be on the lookout for those who say they belong to Him, but whose life doesn't bear fruit.
Today, we’re in Matthew 7:7–12, where Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock, and reminds us just how good our Father is. We’re grateful you’re worshiping with us today.
This week, we take a closer look at what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7:1–6 and how His words challenge both our tendency to condemn others and ignore our own need for grace.
Jesus doesn’t call us to turn off discernment, but He does call us to stop playing God. He invites us to start with our own hearts, walk in humility, and approach others with compassion shaped by the mercy we’ve received. And at the center of it all is the gospel: the only One who had the right to condemn us chose instead to say, “Paid in full.”
This week we celebrated Easter and continued our sermon series by looking at Matthew 6:25-34. He is risen and His power conquered sin and death, so we can rest in knowing that He is able to care for our every need.
We’re continuing our Sermon on the Mount series as we look at Matthew 6:19–24 and hear from Pastor Cameron. In this passage, Jesus invites us to take an honest look at what we’re really living for—what we treasure, what we trust, and who we ultimately serve.
Prayer is something most Christians know is important, but many still struggle with it. Pastor Jason walks us through Matthew 6:9–15, and Jesus' example to His disciples on how to pray, giving us a rhythm that begins with God’s glory and leads us into daily dependence on Him.
As we continue our Sermon on the Mount series, Jesus reminds us that the heart behind our spiritual practices matters. In Matthew 6, we’re invited to live faithfully before our Father—an audience of One.
In this message from our mission partner, Pastor Peter Kasirivu, we’re reminded that the harvest begins with Jesus. When He looked at the crowds, He saw people who were harassed and helpless—and He was moved with deep compassion.
This sermon challenges us to see what He sees, feel what He feels, pray for workers, and step into action. The harvest is plentiful. Will we respond?
Jesus doesn’t avoid hard topics. In Matthew 5:27–32, He addresses desire, marriage, and divorce, inviting us to consider how God’s design shapes our lives and relationships. Join us as we wrestle with Jesus’ words and discover how truth, grace, and redemption meet us in real life.
In Matthew 5:21–26, Jesus takes us beneath the surface of the command “do not murder” and into the deeper work of the heart. He shows how anger and contempt, left unchecked, move us toward division and destruction, and why reconciliation is central to the life of the Kingdom. This message invites us to let Jesus tell the truth about what’s forming within us and to walk His way toward healing, freedom, and restored relationships.
If God’s kingdom is built on grace, where does obedience fit? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus raises a deeply personal question many of us carry: Am I good enough?
As Jesus speaks about the Law and righteousness, He challenges religious performance and reveals a righteousness that goes deeper than rules—a righteousness that flows from grace and transforms the heart. This week, Pastor Jason invites us to move beyond striving and into the life Jesus fulfills and forms in His people.
Jesus invites us to see God’s Word not as something to outgrow, but as something that leads us deeper into life with Him. This morning, Pastor Jason explores what it means to live with a righteousness that goes beyond appearances and flows from hearts transformed by grace. As we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, come discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and calls us into a way of life that reflects His truth, goodness, and love.
What does it really mean to live the good life? In this week's message from Matthew 5:3–12, Pastor Jason reminds us that Jesus turns our assumptions upside down through the Beatitudes, declaring that true flourishing is found not in strength, success, or self-sufficiency, but in humility, mercy, integrity, and peacemaking. From the poor in spirit to those who hunger for righteousness, we’re invited into a kingdom where grace comes before performance and presence matters more than perfection. If you’re weary, longing for hope, or searching for a life that truly satisfies, this sermon reminds us that the Kingdom of Heaven is near—and the good life is offered to all who will receive it.
This week, we begin our spring series through the Sermon on the Mount by slowing down and listening to the context that gives Jesus’ words their weight. In Matthew 4:17–5:2, we see a kingdom drawing near—not through power or force, but through invitation. Jesus calls ordinary people, heals the broken, and takes his seat on the mountain to reveal what life under God’s reign truly looks like.
In seasons of doubt and distress, Psalm 77 shows us a powerful practice: remembering. In this message, we’ll see how recalling God’s past faithfulness can strengthen our trust in the present. We’re grateful you’re here, and we invite you to worship with us as we remember what God has done—and trust Him for what’s ahead.
In the final chapter of Ruth, a quiet story becomes something far bigger than anyone expected. As redemption comes at a cost and long-held emptiness gives way to hope, we’re invited to see how God works through ordinary faithfulness to shape an extraordinary future.
In Ruth 3, Ruth steps forward in faith and vulnerability, and we see a love that will not rest until redemption is complete. Pastor Jason reminds us that her story points us to Jesus—the true Redeemer—who keeps His promises and meets us in seasons of waiting, longing, and uncertainty. If you’re wondering whether God will come through, this message offers hope for the night you’re in.
In this Advent message from Ruth 2, Pastor Jason shows how God’s goodness quietly breaks through even in seasons of loss and uncertainty. Through Ruth’s courageous faith and Boaz’s generous, protective care, we’re reminded that God often works through ordinary moments and unseen providence. Ultimately, this chapter points us to Jesus—the greater Redeemer—who notices the overlooked, welcomes outsiders, and invites the weary to His table. If you’re waiting for hope, this message is a reminder: God is already at work.
This week, we open our Advent journey in Ruth 1, where hope shines through heartbreak and God’s quiet faithfulness meets us in the ordinary. As Naomi and Ruth step into an uncertain future, we’re reminded that our Redeemer sees us, knows us, and is already at work in the places that feel empty. Join us as we reflect on the faithful hope of the God who draws near and steadies our steps in every season.
Discipleship isn't a choice - discipleship is a call on each believer. Pastor Jason walked us through Psalm 145:4 and the call we have as believers to not just teach truths to the the next generation, but rather to praise God and tell of His wondrous works in our lives.
We all drift. Sometimes it’s subtle, sometimes it’s obvious—but every one of us knows what it’s like to wander from God. In the closing verses of James, Pastor Jason reminds us that real faith doesn’t just hear truth—it restores wanderers. This message invites us to become a community where grace runs deep, truth restores, and wanderers find their way home again.
What do we do when we’re hurting, weary, or waiting for God to move? In the closing verses of James, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t just a last resort—it’s the posture of a heart that trusts God in every circumstance.
We live in a world that hates to wait. But in James 5:7–12, we’re reminded that patience isn’t passive—it’s purposeful. God is doing something in the waiting that He couldn’t do any other way. This week, Pastor Jason reminds us that we’re invited to trust that even when life feels slow or uncertain, the Lord is near and the wait is never wasted.
It’s easy to plan our lives as if we’re in control—setting goals, chasing success, and assuming tomorrow is guaranteed. But James reminds us that life is fleeting and that every moment is a gift from God. This week's sermon challenges us to hold our plans with humility and our possessions with open hands, recognizing that true security is found not in wealth or achievement, but in trusting the Lord’s will and living for what lasts.
In this message from James 4, we see that relational tension is often a symptom of a deeper spiritual problem—our friendship with the world rather than our faithfulness to God. But James doesn’t leave us there. He offers a path to healing through humility, repentance, and drawing near to the One who gives greater grace. Discover how true peace begins when we stop managing our sin and start letting God restore our hearts.
In a world obsessed with power, success, and influence, James reminds us that true wisdom looks different. It’s not loud, flashy, or self-serving—it’s pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy. In this message, we explore the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom from above, and how Jesus Himself embodies the kind of wisdom that brings peace where there’s conflict and life where there’s chaos. Discover how faith that works also becomes wisdom that works.
In a world where everyone’s talking but few are listening, what would it look like to model a better conversation? Drawing from James 1:19 and 3, Pastor Jason reminds us that listening honors others, learning grows humility, and love transforms our tone. Discover how our words can reflect Jesus and bring healing in a divided world.
Words hold incredible power—power to heal or to wound, to guide or to destroy. In this message from James 3:1–12, we’re reminded that our tongues, though small, can set the course of our lives and deeply impact the people around us. Left unchecked, our words can be fueled by pride, anger, or even destruction—but surrendered to Christ, they become instruments of grace, life, and truth.
Join us as we explore how real faith doesn’t just act, it speaks, and discover how the Spirit of God can transform our hearts so that our words overflow with blessing instead of cursing, life instead of death.
In a world marked by division, violence, and uncertainty, James calls us to a living faith that doesn’t just speak but acts. In this message, we’re reminded that genuine faith is more than belief—it’s faith that moves, serves, forgives, and loves in tangible ways. Drawing from the examples of Abraham and Rahab, Pastor Jason shows us that God uses both the respected and the rejected when they step out in obedience. These are not days for sideline faith. These are days for living faith—a faith that acts, a faith that moves, a faith that works.
What does your faith look like in the way you treat people? In this week’s message, Pastor Jason walks us through James 2:1–13 and reminds us that true faith leaves no room for favoritism.
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Why partiality contradicts the gospel
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How God calls us to love without labels
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What it means to see people through the eyes of grace
Every person has value at the foot of the cross—and we’re invited to live like it.
What does God desire from His people? In this message, Pastor Mike Kraft explores James 1:27 and shows us that true faith is revealed in how we care for the vulnerable and live out God’s heart. Discover how we can move from belief to action, from comfort to compassion, and from isolation to community.
We'll look at:
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Why caring for the vulnerable reflects God’s heart
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How families and the church can be places of belonging and healing
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What it means to resist the world’s narrative and embrace the gospel narrative
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Practical ways we can partner with God to serve the hurting right in our own city
This is a call to live with open hands and open hearts, demonstrating God’s mercy, compassion, and love in tangible ways.
Pastor Roger is walking us through Nehemiah 5:1-13 as we continue our spring sermon series in Nehemiah.
Pastor Jason will guide us through Nehemiah 4 as we examine how to overcome opposition in a godly way while following Jesus' call.
Pastor Roger walked us through Nehemiah 2:9-20 as we looked at what good leadership should include.
Pastor Roger walked us through Nehemiah 2:1-8 as we continue our spring series in Nehemiah.
Pastor Roger walks us through Nehemiah 1:1-11 as we begin our spring series in the Book of Nehemiah!
Pastor Cameron walks us through Psalm 1 and the importance of having our foundation based on God's Word.
Pastor Roger walks us through Luke 2:21-38 as we focus on Christmas and the birth of our Savior.
We're hearing from Pastor Jason today as he unpacks Galatians 6:1-10 and what it looks like to be a community that follows God.
We are diving into Galatians 5:16-26 and what it means to live a life characterized by the fruit of the spirit, as we hear from Pastor Jason this week!
Pastor Roger is walking us through Galatians 5:1-15 in this week's sermon as we continue our series in Galatians.
Pastor Roger walks us through Galatians 4:8-20 this week as we continue our fall series.
Pastor Jason walks us through the great hope (Galatians 4:1-8) we have because we have been adopted into God's family through placing our faith in Christ.
Pastor Stephen Lay walks us through Galatians 3:15-22 and how we know we can trust God's promises.
Pastor Jason walks us through the end of Galatians 2 and our call as believers to live fully in our identity with grace.
Pastor Roger walks us through Galatians 1:1-10 as we begin our new series in the book of Galatians.
Pastor Jason walked us through Matthew 28:18-20 and the call we all have as believers to make disciples and share the gospel with the world.
Pastor Rander Draper from Maranatha Bible Church here in San Antonio brought us an engaging sermon as he walked us through Colossians 1:13-14 & 20-22.
Pastor Steven Villacin wrapped up our summer series by looking at John 15:1-11, why we should abide in Jesus, and how we can do that in our daily lives.
Thanks for joining us as Pastor Cameron continues our summer series by looking at James 1:2-18 and how we can hold fast to our foundation in Jesus even during trials and temptations.
Today, Pastor Jason walks us through James 5:7-11 and what patience does and doesn't look like. Be sure to check out our passage guide and series resources: https://waysidechapel.org/rock/
Pastor Stephen Lay continues our summer series by looking at Lamentations 3:24-26 and how we can respond during difficult/discouraging times.
Pastor Roger walks us through the reasons we can know without a doubt the words in the Bible are true and can be trusted.
Pastor Roger walks us through the hope of the resurrection as we close out our series by looking at Mark 16:1-8.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 15:42-47 and why it is important to Christianity that Jesus was buried and how that gives us assurance of the truth we believe.
Pastor Jason is walking us through Mark15:33-41 this week as we continue our series in Mark.
Pastor Roger is walking us through Mark 14:53-65 as we look at how God's grace to Peter in his denial of Christ extends to each of us as we fall to temptation in life.
Pastor Tim spoke this week on John 1:43-51 and how we as believers have the same call of the disciples to invite others to come and see what Jesus has done in our lives.
Pastor Cameron walks us through Jesus' prayer in the garden (Mark 14:26-52) and the practical ways this should impact our lives today.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 14:12-25 and the Jewish Passover and why observing the Lord's Supper is vital as believers.
Pastor Jason walks us through Mark 14:1-11 and what it means to really follow Jesus with our whole being.
We're hearing from Pastor Jason today as we look at Mark 13:24-37 and wrap up what Jesus tells us about the end times.
We're glad you're joining us as Pastor Roger continues in Mark 13:14-23 and looks at what Jesus is telling us about the end times.
We are back in our series this week as Pastor Roger unpacks Mark 13:1-23 in the first of this two-message dive into the passage.
Pastor Roger walks us through the question, "who is Jesus?" as we celebrate Easter together.
Pastor Cameron walks us through Mark 12:35-40 as we look at the deity of Jesus and our response to His commands. Be sure to download our passage guide for a deeper study of the passage (https://waysidechapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Passage-Guide-3.17.24.pdf).
Pastor Jason walks us through Mark 12:28-34 and how the greatest commandment still applies to us today - Love God and love others.
Pastor Roger walks us through this complicated passage as we continue in Mark 12:18-27. You can view the sermon slides here: https://waysidechapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024.3.3-Sermon-Slides-Poupart.pdf.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 12:13-17 and how Jesus responded to those who asked whether they should pay taxes, and what that means for us today as we follow Jesus and submit to the civil authorities.
Pastor Roger walks us through the next part of the story as Jesus is in Jerusalem the week before His crucifixion in Mark 11:27 - 12:12.
Pastor Jason walks us through Mark 11:12-26 in this week's message. To dive deeper into the passage, be sure to download our passage guide from our website (waysidechapel.org/mark-5).
Pastor Cameron walks us through Mark 11:1-11 and how Jesus is our king as we continue our Sunday sermon series in Mark.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 10:32-45 this week as we continue our series in Mark.
Pastor Roger walks us through what God says about divorce in this week's sermon as we look at Mark 10:1-12.
You can view the resource he mentions in his sermon here: https://waysidechapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Divorce_Remarriage-Resources.pdf.
Access the sermon passage guide here: https://waysidechapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Passage-Guide-1.7.24.pdf
Pastor Cameron walks us through the end of Mark 9 as we wrap up 2023. You can find the resource he mentions in his sermon here: PlacesofDead.pdf
Pastor Roger walks us through Revelation 12 as we celebrate Christmas and the hope we have in Christ.
Pastor Roger continues our series by looking at Mark 7:1-23 and the dangers of traditions when they become more important than the gospel.
Pastor Jason walks us through Mark 6:45-56 and what it means to really trust God even in the storms.
Pastor Roger walks us through the miracle of feeding the 5,000 as we look at Mark 6:30-44.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 6:1-13 as we look at how Jesus has called us to make disciples and continue ministry as we follow Him.
Pastor Roger walks us through Mark 5:21-43 and the story of Jarius' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood and reminds us of the hope Jesus brought into the world.
Pastor Jason gave us an impactful reminder that God not only allows storms in our lives, but He still loves us and calls us to trust Him as we looked at Mark 4:35-41.
Join us as pastors Steven Villacin and Cameron Contrestano take a practical look at the passages we've covered over the last few weeks in Mark 2 - 4:34.
Pastor Jason walks us through Mark 3:13-35 this week as we continue in Part Two of our series in Mark.
Pastors Cameron & Steven sit down and talk through some of the themes we've encountered in Mark 1 and how we can apply those in our lives.
Pastor Jason kicks off our new series in Mark as we looked at Mark 1:1-13 and how the way Jesus calls us to go in following him often leads through the wilderness.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
A few of our pastors sit down to discuss in more depth some of the questions from our 2023 summer series, Questions.
Pastor Steven Villacin walks us through Matthew 18:21-35 this week as we look at Christ's command to us as believers to forgive.
Pastor Jason brought a powerful message from Exodus 3:1-15 as we continued in our summer series.
Pastor Cameron begins our summer series as he tackles the question asked of Jesus, "Are You the One?" in Matthew 11:1-6.
Pastor Roger walks us through Genesis 48-49 this week as we complete our series on Joseph's life.
Pastor Will walks us through Genesis 48-49 this week as we near the end of our series on Joseph's life.
Pastor Will takes us through Genesis 46-47 as we see the reconciliation of Joseph with his family.
Pastor Roger takes us through Genesis 46-47 as we see the reconciliation of Joseph with his family.
Pastor Will continues our series in Genesis looking at how we are called to offer forgiveness as believers.
Pastor Roger takes us through Genesis 45 and how we are called to offer reconciliation as believers.
Pastor Will walks us through Genesis 40 as we look at how God used waiting in Joseph's life.
Pastor Doug walks us through Genesis 37:1-17 as we begin our new series on the life of Joseph.
Pastor Jason walks us through Genesis 18 as we look at God's kindness to Sarah and the judgment of Sodom & Gomorrah and Abraham's plea to God.
Pastor Jason continues walking us through Abraham's life as we look at Genesis 16 & 17.
Pastor Will continues through our series on Abraham as we look at Genesis 15 and what it means to have faith.
Pastor Jason continues our series over Abraham's life as we look at what it means to have faith.
Pastor Jason continues our series on the life of Abraham and looks at Genesis 12:10-20.
Pastor Jason kicks off our newest series this week as we look at Genesis 12:1-9 and consider what it means to have a calling.
Pastor Will begins our newest series on the life of Abraham by looking at Genesis 12:1-9 and considering what it means to be called.
Pastor Doug invites us to consider what it means to start the new year as we look at 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
Pastor Cameron takes us through John 21:1-19 as we consider what it means to be made new.
Merry Christmas! Pastor Will invites us to consider the true meaning of Christ's birth and what it means for how we should live.
Merry Christmas! Pastor Roger invites us to consider the true meaning of Christ's birth and what it means for how we should live.
Pastor Will takes us through Matthew 6:24-35 as we consider what it means to live a life characterized by peace and not worry.
Pastor Jason takes us through Matthew 6:24-35 as we consider what it means to live a life characterized by peace and not worry.
Pastor Will walks us through Philippians 4:10-13 as we consider what it means to be content in all things.
Pastor Roger continues in Philippians 4 as he guides us through how we, as believers, should handle anxiety.
Guest speaker, Steve Ramseur, walks us through Philippians 4:6-9 and how we should respond when faced with anxiety.
We are back in Philippians this week as Pastor Will walks us through Philippians 4:1-5.
We've got our mission partner, Pastor Charles Mugisha from Rwanda, with us today speaking on the importance of both forgiveness and reconciliation. Since this is a special message, we will not have our regular passage guide available this week.
Pastor Doug walks us through Amos 5:1-17 as we step away from our series in Philippians and consider what it means to truly seek the Lord.
Pastor Roger is back with us and walks us through Philippians 3:10-14 as we continue our series.
Pastor Will takes us through Philippians 2:5-11 as we consider what it means to "live as Christ."
Pastor Jason walks us through the end of Philippians 1 and encourages us with what it looks like to live a worthy life in the good times and bad.
Pastor Jason leads us through Philippians 1:21-26 as we look at what it means to "live for Christ."
Pastor Roger continues our journey through Philippians as he looks at Philippians 1:7-11.
Pastor Stephen Lay encourages us to worship as a regular part of our walk with Christ as he looks at Psalm 98 and the response believers should have to God's goodness.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Gospel Fluency: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Fluency-Speaking-Truths-Everyday/dp/1433546035/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YUK0URE1WT7C&keywords=gospel+fluency&qid=1657730013&sprefix=%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1
T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution | https://www.amazon.com/T4T-Discipleship-Re-Revolution-Planting-Community/dp/0974756210/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31W0GD6UZG5HX&keywords=t4t+a+discipleship+re-revolution&qid=1657730043&sprefix=%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1
Preparing Your Personal Testimony A concise article by Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) that gives readers simple and concrete steps to take in order to prepare and share their own story of how they became a follower of Jesus. https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/share-the-gospel/evangelism-principles/preparing-your-personal-testimony.html
The 3 Circles Presentation
A brief video in which Jimmy Scroggins, pastor, and creator of the 3 Circles method, presents the 3 Circles from beginning to end. In just four minutes, watch to learn how you can share the gospel simply and clearly with those around you. https://vimeo.com/227782208
North American Mission Board, 3 Circles
A website that provides a variety of resources related to sharing the gospel via the 3 Circles method. Find helpful guides, videos, and an iPhone app, and hear stories from those who came to faith in Jesus through 3 Circles. https://www.namb.net/evangelism/3circles/
The Master Plan of Evangelism
Perhaps one of the most influential books ever written on the topic of making disciples, Dr. Robert Coleman points readers to seek the Scriptures in order to answer the question: what was Jesus' strategy for making disciples? Coleman answers the question with eight principles drawn from the life and practice of Jesus as revealed in the four gospel accounts. https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-Evangelism-Robert-Coleman-ebook/dp/B008FZ3YZU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+master+plan+of+evangelism&qid=1657573053&s=books&sprefix=the+master+plan+of+e%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1
Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones
Pastors Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin help readers create a sustainable rhythm of gospel-driven discipleship in the areas of time, moments, and milestones. Filled with practical suggestions, plans, and Scripture, Family Discipleship will equip readers to develop a special plan for their families as they raise up their kids to love and follow Jesus. https://www.amazon.com/Family-Discipleship-Leading-through-Milestones/dp/143356629X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657571273&sr=8-1
Steve Ramseur is our guest speaker as we continue our journey through spiritual disciplines by looking at the importance of study in our summer series, Rhythms.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Methodical Bible Study by Robert A. Traina
How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken
Living By the Book by Howard G. Hendricks & William D. Hendricks
Pastor Tim Nowell takes us through Colossians 3:16 and reminds us of the importance of daily time in God's Word and how the rhythm of studying scripture is essential to the Christian life.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Ten Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day
An article by John Piper in which he responds to a simple question: what is the most essential thing I need to know to follow Jesus? Piper responds by explaining that reading, understanding, meditating, memorizing, and enjoying the Scriptures are unquestionably necessary for the Christian life. He gives 10 simple, yet vital reasons in explanation of his answer.
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/ten-reasons-to-read-the-bible-every-day
How to Study Your Bible in 2020
An article by Matt Smethurst provides a concise and helpful overview of Bible study methods to help you better understand biblical passages and apply them to your life.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-study-bible/
Habits for Better Bible Reading, a podcast episode by the Crossway Podcast, discusses practical tips for reinvigorating or jumpstarting a consistent Bible reading habit. Drew Hunter reflects on how to form a view of God's Word that goes above and beyond a task on a checklist, and how the unified story of the Bible ultimately culminates in the person and work of Jesus.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/habits-for-better-bible-reading-drew-hunter/id1457099163?i=1000491940414 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KQjWnH45KZdMlB6FWPHqA?si=7e937dc39a6e4d52
Searching the Scriptures: Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs by Chuck Swindoll
Pastor and author Chuck Swindoll goes in-depth to show readers how to mine the Scriptures and reveal its significant truths applicable to modern life. He describes the principles of Bible study he's used throughout his entire life and ministry, helping readers to understand God's Word, apply it, and communicate it in ways others will understand.
https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Scriptures-Find-Nourishment-Needs/dp/1414380658#:~:text=In%20Searching%20the%20Scriptures%2C%20respected,clearly%20to%20those%20around%20you.
Pastor Cameron walks us through the topic of rest and why it is so vital to our spiritual life. Check out the series resources on our website at waysidechapel.org/rhythms-410
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Hurry: The Great Enemy of Spiritual Life, a podcast episode by John Mark Comer Teachings, explains how "hurry" goes against the way that Jesus lived and how it opposes spiritual growth, then challenges listeners to be creative and disciplined in how to "unhurry" their lives. • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurry-the-great-enemy-of-spiritual-life-practicing/id1592847144?i=1000547182503
Fight Hustle, End Hurry is a podcast by author and pastor John Mark Comer and author Jefferson Bethke. In each episode, Comer and Bethke discuss different aspects of hustle and hurry, their detriment to our spiritual lives, and what to do to resist hurry. • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-hustle-end-hurry/id1480300467
The Power of Deep Rest An article by Tim Keller explains the relationship between work and rest, the need for rest to replenish our minds and bodies, and how gospel-rest ultimately points us to God. • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-power-of-deep-rest/
Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity In Sacred Rest, Dr. Sandra Daulton-Smith describes the different types of rest found lacking in the lives of those she has encountered in her clinical practice and through her research. She explains how a shortage of any type of rest can damage your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. Combining research, personal anecdotes, spiritual wisdom, and practical tools, Dr. Daulton-Smith gives readers all they need to pursue sacred rest. • https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676
Pastor Will looks at Isaiah 6 this week as he dives into the topic of evangelism and how that relates to the spiritual rhythms we are called to have. Check out the series resources on our website at waysidechapel.org/rhythms-so
Pastor Jason Uptmore walks us through the necessity of prayer and how we can pray as part of our spiritual rhythms by modeling the Lord's Prayer.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Prayer by Timothy Keller
Tim Keller provides biblical instruction as well as specific prayers for a variety of situations including grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. With his distinctive insights, Keller discusses methods for how to make prayer more personal and effective, and how to develop a habit of prayer that works uniquely for you. https://timothykeller.com/books/prayer
Kingdom Prayer by Tony Evans
In Kingdom Prayer, Tony Evans gives a thorough overview of prayer and covers a wide range of topics including the principles of productive prayer, the power of praise, fasting, and how prayer relates to God's purposes. Evans exposits various Scriptures and will encourage you to make prayer a dominant part of your life. https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Prayer-Touching-Heaven-Change/dp/0802414842
George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans by Janet & Geoff Benge
This powerful biography illustrates the depth of George Muller's trust in God evident in his constant prayer and dependence on God to provide for the needs of Bristol's orphans. Concise and captivating, this story will inspire readers of all ages to trust God more deeply in their own journeys. https://www.amazon.com/George-Muller-Guardian-Bristols-Christian/dp/1576581454/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TUOXDYIH5H4P&keywords=george+muller+by+benge&qid=1655750626&s=books&sprefix=george+muller+by+benge%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1
Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church by John Onwuchekwa
John Onwuchekwa describes the role of corporate prayer in the church and calls on the local church to make prayer a habitual practice when they gather. Onwuchekwa stirs readers to the need and blessing of corporate prayer by discussing what Jesus taught about prayer, how early Christians addressed prayer, and how to prioritize prayer in our congregations. https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Praying-Together-Building-Churches/dp/1433559471
Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennet
In Valley of Vision, discover a rich and deeply theological compilation of gospel-centered Puritan prayers. The prayers in this book are steeped in Scripture and encompass the entire range of Christian experience, emotion, and devotion. https://www.amazon.com/Valley-Vision-Collection-Puritan-Devotions/dp/0851512283/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZA83FSKJMZIL&keywords=the+valley+of+vision&qid=1655742956&s=books&sprefix=the+valley+of+vision%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-3
Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine Mckelvey
Every Moment Holy brings thoughtful and meditative prayers for the everyday moments of life, such as "A Liturgy for Feasting with Friends" or "A Liturgy for Laundering". These prayers are reminders that our lives are infused with sacred and holy purpose even when we are engaged with ordinary activities or when we are too busy to notice. https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/every-moment-holy
iPhone app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-moment-holy/id1559675417 Android app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brentwood.emh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/everymomentholy/
Our guest speaker, Steve Ramseur, walks us through the importance of rest as part of our spiritual rhythms in this continuation of our summer series.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Psalm 42:7
Isaiah 53:4-5
Jeremiah 2:6
Matthew 14:13
Matthew 11:28-29
Mark 1:35 & 6:31
Luke 5:16 & 6:12, 19
Luke 11:1
John 7:37
John 14:16
John 17:3
Ephesians 5:15-16
Colossians 1:19
Hebrews 2:14
Pastor Will looks at the importance of confession as part of our spiritual rhythms as we continue through our summer series.
How can we know the Bible can be trusted? Pastor Roger takes us on an in-depth look at why we can know for certain the Bible can be fully trusted.
Pastor Doug continues our summer series by looking at the importance of prayer. To view additional resources, check out our series page on our website at waysidechapel.org/rhythms-so
Pastor Will Davis kicks off our summer series and reminds us why creating spiritual rhythms in our life is so important. Be sure to check out our resources on our website at waysidechapel.org/rhythms-so
Pastor Jason kicks off our summer series by looking at why it is important for us to create spiritual rhythms. Be sure to check out the resources on our website at waysidechapel.org/rhythms-410
Pastor Roger wraps up our series in Ruth and reminds us of God's faithful provision for Ruth and each of us because of Ruth & Boaz.