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The Danger of a Full Barn and an Empty Soul
In this message, Pastor Bob Wilk teaches from Luke 12 about the tension between the temporary world and the eternal Kingdom of God. Jesus warns...
The Kingdom at Hand: A Call to Real Obedience
Nick Lucich teaches on the Kingdom of God through a vivid, interactive retelling of the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. He explains what the...
Seek First the Kingdom
In this message, Pastor Shelly Foley teaches about Jesus’ call to “seek first the Kingdom” as the antidote to the fear, anxiety, and pressure that...
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The Danger of a Full Barn and an Empty Soul
In this message, Pastor Bob Wilk teaches from Luke 12 about the tension between the temporary world and the eternal Kingdom of God. Jesus warns against covetousness—the gripping desire to protect, accumulate, or idolize possessions. Pastor Bob challenges believers to...
The Kingdom at Hand: A Call to Real Obedience
Nick Lucich teaches on the Kingdom of God through a vivid, interactive retelling of the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. He explains what the Kingdom is—its King, its culture, its power—and emphasizes that the Kingdom is available “right now.”...
Seek First the Kingdom
In this message, Pastor Shelly Foley teaches about Jesus’ call to “seek first the Kingdom” as the antidote to the fear, anxiety, and pressure that dominate our culture today. Drawing from Luke 12, she contrasts the world’s way—defined by worry, striving, chasing, and...
God the Samaritan: Mercy Without Borders
Pastor David Lien teaches from the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, revealing that mercy is not just something God gives — it’s something He forms within us. Jesus disrupts the religious mindset that wants to love selectively and determines who qualifies as...
Be the Salt and Light: Living the Kingdom Way
In this message, Pastor Shelly Foley continues The Kingdom Way series by exploring Jesus’ teaching that believers are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” Salt enhances, preserves, and purifies—symbolizing the Christian’s influence in preventing moral...
The Kingdom Way: Mercy Over Judgment
In this message, Jeribai Tascoe unpacks the story of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet in the house of a Pharisee. The contrast between the proud Pharisee and the repentant woman reveals the Kingdom way—a culture marked by mercy, humility, and devotion, not...
Planted People in a Planted Place
A message from Apostle Les Bowling With a foreword by Apostle Sheila Bowling In this powerful message, Apostle Les Bowling calls the Church to embrace its identity as a planted people in a planted place. Drawing from Psalm 92, Matthew 13, and Genesis 2, he reminds us...
The Kingdom Way: Living as Citizens of Heaven and Earth
It was a radiant October morning when Andrew Healy stood before the congregation, surrounded by family, friends, and the cool Sierra air, to share a message both timely and eternal. His sermon, “The Kingdom Way,” was not merely a reflection on theology, but a...
Growing in the Midst of Opposition: The Kingdom Way
In his message, “Growing in the Midst of Opposition,” Apostle Pat McDonald teaches that the Kingdom of God is not only a future hope but a present reality—alive within every believer. Using the parable of the wheat and tares, he shows that God’s people are called to...
The Kingdom Way: Living in God’s Grace
In a world defined by competition, achievement, and the relentless drive to prove ourselves, Pastor David Lien reminds us that God’s kingdom operates on a radically different principle: grace. His recent message, drawn from Matthew 19:27 through 20:16, challenges us...
Master Builders: Building Lives That Last
In his sermon “Master Builders,” Pastor Jonathan Foley emphasized the importance of building our lives on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ. Using the parable of the wise and foolish builders (Matthew 7:24–27), he explained that storms will come, but lives built on...
The Kingdom Way: Pastor Jonathan Foley Calls the Church to Rise, Align, and Live
Based on a message by Pastor Jonathan FoleyOpening testimony by Jezeniah Bunow In this timely and prophetic message, Pastor Jonathan Foley launched the new series “The Kingdom Way” with a sobering call to the Church: Rise, align, and live. The message opened with a...
Young Voices Declare God’s Truth at Camp Takeover Service
This past Sunday at Word of Life Fellowship, the congregation witnessed something remarkable: children and youth boldly declaring the Word of God. As part of the annual camp takeover service, young preachers delivered powerful messages that carried wisdom, conviction,...
Dreams, Captivity, Afflictions & Liberation
Pastor Jeff taught that the Lord’s Table proclaims the pivot of history—Jesus’ death ended striving and established a new covenant family empowered for “greater works.” Through two dreams, he reminded us not to forget what bondage feels like (Psalm 137) and to expect...
“Prepare Me a Sanctuary”: A Kingdom Update from Pastor Liz Jones
Over the past year, my husband Joe and I have had the honor of living and serving in Thessaloniki, Greece—a journey that has stretched us, blessed us, and shown us more of God’s faithfulness than we could have imagined. What began as a step of obedience has become a...
The Overcoming Church – Series Wrap
Over the last ten months, Word of Life Fellowship has journeyed through a powerful series on what it means to be The Overcoming Church—a people who walk in victory, transformation, and purpose through Jesus Christ. As Pastor Shelly Foley brought this series to a...
The Glorious Church: A Call to Radiance
Pastor Jonathan Foley reminded us that following Jesus isn’t boring—it’s full of challenge, transformation, and reward. In this message, he called the church to rise and become the glorious, radiant Bride that Christ is returning for. Using examples from scripture and...
The Overcoming Life: As He Is, So Are We
In this powerful message, Jeribai Tascoe teaches that the Christian life isn’t merely about surviving trials but living victoriously through the overcoming life of Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 16:33 and the Parable of the Sower, he reminds us that as believers, “As...
Occupy Until He Comes: Living as an Overcoming Church
As America recently marked another Fourth of July, I’m reminded how blessed we are to worship freely—a privilege not afforded to many around the world. I thank God for our country and for the men and women who, seeking God first, founded this nation on His principles....
Experiencing God’s Presence: Stories of Faith, Worship, and Advice for the Next Generation
At a recent family service, a panel of church leaders and members gathered to share heartfelt memories, personal testimonies, and words of encouragement for the younger generation. The discussion was lively, humorous, and deeply moving, offering a glimpse into how...
Prepared for the End: Living in Union, Not Fear
Pastor David Lien delivered a powerful message titled “Prepared for the End,” shifting our focus from fearful eschatology to secure identity in Christ. He explained that the “end” we’re called to prepare for is not just the destruction of the old but the telos—the...
A Call to Readiness and Righteousness
Apostle Pat McDonald delivered a powerful message celebrating 56 years of Word of Life Fellowship, reminding the congregation of their call to be a frontline church. The message emphasized the reality of the end times, the importance of living righteously, and the...
Becoming a Healthy Seed: A Call to Identity, Wholeness, and Transformation
Pastor Amanda Conner delivered a powerful message about true transformation—one that starts not with systems or cities, but with individual, healthy people who know who they are in Christ. Using the metaphor of a seed, she taught that every person is planted into a...
The Subtle Drift – Staying Anchored in God’s Will
In his powerful message, Pastor David explored the life of Lot to reveal how easy it is to drift from God's will without realizing it. Lot began his journey close to Abraham, but over time, his decisions—rooted in self-interest—led him further away from God and deeper...
The Power of Worship
Worship is not just a setlist. It’s not merely the atmosphere before a sermon or the emotional crescendo of a song. Worship is a battleground, an altar, and a declaration of who reigns in our lives. In this powerful message, Pastor Shelly Foley dismantles cultural...
The Power of Praise and Worship
In a culture where sound, style, and performance often overshadow substance, Pastor Josh Milbourn brings us back to the heart of what truly moves heaven—praise and worship. In this powerful message, Josh invites us to rediscover the biblical meaning and transformative...
Magnify the Lord: How Praise and Worship Overcome Death
At Word of Life Fellowship, Kathy DeMattei brought a deeply moving and powerful message as part of our series on The Overcoming Church. Her focus: the life-giving power of praise and worship — and how magnifying the Lord strikes a blow against death itself....
The Way That Leads to Life — An Easter Message from Pastor Jonathan Foley
“Jesus is not just the answer. He is the builder. The way, the truth, and the life.” This past Easter, Pastor Jonathan Foley delivered a powerful and timely message that resonated deeply with everyone gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the...
The Power of Expectation: A Palm Sunday Message
This past Palm Sunday, Pastor Shelly Foley brought a powerful and timely word to our congregation, reminding us of the transforming power of expectation. Even with her voice strained from a weekend filled with passionate worship and ministry, the fire in her message...
Discussion Guide: Walking in the Fullness of Christ
In her passionate and empowering message, Pastor Celene McDonald challenges the Church to rise up and walk in the fullness of Christ. This is more than believing—it’s living in the victory, power, and freedom Jesus secured on the cross. She reminds us that we are not...
The Power of Prayer: Activation, Faith, and the Next Generation
Deborah Lucich’s message emphasizes the importance of prayer, the faith of children, and the necessity of activating our spiritual gifts. She shares a powerful testimony of healing, demonstrating how persistent prayer can lead to miraculous outcomes. Highlighting...
Living with an Eternal Perspective: Stewardship, Judgment, and God’s Love
The message delivered by Pastor Bob Wilk was a powerful reminder of our responsibility as stewards of God’s gifts. It challenges us to reflect on how we use what God has entrusted to us, while also reminding us of His grace, love, and the hope we have in Christ....
Discerning False Teaching: A Call to Biblical Discernment
In his sermon, Pastor David Lien delivered a powerful message about the dangers of false teaching and the responsibility of believers to discern truth from deception. He outlined several key characteristics of false teachers and provided biblical wisdom on how to...
Greater Works: Answering the Call of God
This sermon is a call to action, reminding us that Jesus declared in John 14:12, “Greater works than these shall you do.” Though Jesus performed miracles, healed the sick, and transformed lives, He promised that His followers would continue His work in even greater...
Persevering Through Trials: A Message of Strength and Faith
This sermon from Pastor Shelly Foley focused on the reality of trials, tribulations, and persecution in the Christian life. It emphasized that hardships are not a sign of God’s absence but an opportunity for growth, endurance, and faith. The message highlighted the...
Overcoming the Accuser: Living a Life Worth Loving and Surrendering to God
In this message, Pastor Liz Jones speaks about the importance of overcoming the accuser of the brethren—the enemy who constantly tries to discourage, condemn, and divide us. His voice whispers lies of unworthiness, reminding us of past failures and present struggles....
The Power of Unity and Testimony in Christ
Pastor Shelly Foley emphasized the power of unity and the transformative significance of testimony in the life of a believer. Drawing from Revelation 12:11, she highlighted how victory comes through the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. Pastor Shelly...
Rebuilding the Altar: A Call to Partner with God
Pastor Shelly Foley delivered a powerful message rooted in the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18. She highlighted the call to rebuild spiritual altars in our lives, emphasizing the importance of prayer, faith, and partnership with God. Using Elijah's unwavering...
Igniting a New Hunger: A Call to Radical Prayer and Fervent Faith
In his heartfelt message, Jeribai Tascoe challenged believers to seek a deeper hunger for God and to reignite their passion for prayer. He emphasized that prayer is not a lifeless routine but a powerful, relational connection with God that transforms lives. Jeribai...
Fasting and God’s Mercy: A Transformative Journey
By Pastor David Lien https://www.youtube.com/live/ojlX6s1M2AA?si=6AJbh7ya6i5t1W_G Full Transcript... God's really been moving so far in the service, and I just want to confirm the word that Lisa gave about removing obstructions and removing obstacles that are in our...
The Power of Repentance
Pastor Jonathan Foley's message centered on the transformative power of repentance. He emphasized that repentance is not about shame but about aligning with God's truth and experiencing His goodness. Using personal anecdotes and scriptural references, such as Luke...
Obedience Over Sacrifice: Lessons from King Saul’s Rise and Fall
Sermon Summary In this sermon, we explore the story of King Saul, focusing on his rise to power and the pivotal moments when his failures in obedience to God led to the loss of his kingdom. Saul's disobedience, which ranged from impatience to rationalizing partial...
The Overcoming Church: Living Under the Lordship of Christ
Sermon Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Shelly Foley challenges us to understand the importance of submitting to the Lordship of Christ in order to walk in divine authority. The message explores how living under Christ's authority empowers us to be an overcoming...
Advancing the Kingdom: Living as Disciples of Christ
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz Jones’ sermon emphasizes the importance of advancing God’s Kingdom through true discipleship. She explains that as believers, we are called to live as citizens of God’s eternal Kingdom, with an eternal perspective that transcends the...
Embracing God’s Lordship: The Call to Live Fully in the Kingdom of God
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz’s sermon highlights the essence of true lordship and God’s kingdom. She challenges us to consider the difference between mere membership in God’s kingdom and fully living under God’s lordship. True lordship means allowing God to be the...
Recognizing Jesus as Lord: Embracing His Authority in Our Lives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLXqnFC2n8E Overcoming Church: Lordship - Pastor Bob Wilk - October 27, 2024 Full Transcript... Go, Yankees! Go Yankees. It's a rough time. It's a humbling time. It's okay. We all need it, right? Okay. All right. Today I'm going old...
Claiming Victory Through Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
Apostle Sheila Bowling’s sermon focused on the theme of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the importance of prayer and believers' authority in Christ. She encouraged the congregation to recognize the ongoing battles in their lives and to equip themselves with the full...
Living in Revelation: Understanding Jesus as the Alpha and Omega
The sermon from Revelation 1 focuses on the importance of having a true revelation of Jesus Christ as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. The speaker emphasizes how this revelation shapes our perspective on life, calling us to honor God consistently,...
Be Love Like Your Father: Profound Truths from Young Hearts Reflecting God’s Bigger Picture
Rewatch the full service below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVSCrIG6uc Family Service - September 29, 2024 Summary of Anastasia Durgin's Presentation Anastasia Durgin presented a painting titled Lifting, a visual reflection on the contrast between Earth and...
Overcoming as a Church: Embracing the Depths of God’s Truth
This sermon emphasizes the importance of depth in our relationship with God and the church's mission to overcome through belief and obedience. It calls believers to cultivate a hunger for truth, ensuring that our faith is rooted in the authority of Christ. We are...
Becoming an Overcoming Church: Embracing Faith, Authority, and Spiritual Warfare
Sermon Summary Shelly Foley's sermon emphasized the importance of being an "overcoming church" in both individual and corporate life. She spoke of planting spiritual seeds in the right season, balancing the hard work of building with the awareness of spiritual...
Embracing the New Normal: Living Out the Kingdom Every DayThe New Normal
The sermon reflects on the extraordinary developments at Word of Life Fellowship over the past year, recognizing the visible work of God in the lives of individuals and the community. It emphasizes that the "new normal" for the church is not defined by ordinary or...
Finding Strength in Surrender: Embracing God’s Purpose Through Trials
In a heartfelt sermon, Pastor David shared a powerful message about the importance of relying on God, especially during times of crisis. Drawing from his personal experiences over the past few years, he emphasized how we often lean on our own strength and...
Water Baptism
The Triune Man The above illustration is a visual depiction of the three components that make up a person. We are made in the image and likeness of God. This means that just as God is a three-in-one being, so are we. All humans consist of a physical body that houses a...
Embracing the Farmer’s Mentality: Lessons from Pastor Amanda Conner’s Sermon
Sermon Summary: Pastor Amanda Conner's sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance in challenging circumstances. She draws on the biblical example of Isaac, who sowed seeds during a time of famine and reaped a hundredfold harvest. Pastor Conner...
The Power of Love in the Body of Christ: A Message from Pastor Liz Jones
Sermon Summary: Pastor Liz Jones challenges the modern emphasis on self-love, asserting that there is no biblical mandate to love oneself before loving others. Instead, she emphasizes that Jesus calls us to love God and our neighbors as ourselves, implying that our...
Embracing the Call: Responding to the Harvest with Boldness and Faith
Pastor Shelly Foley's sermon focused on the dynamic movement of God and the importance of being ready and willing to participate in His mission. She shared experiences of seeing God move powerfully in various places, highlighting the transformative impact of...
Embracing the Kingdom: A Call to Action and Transformation
Sermon Summary Jeribai Tascoe's sermon focuses on the essential need for believers to continually seek a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and victory. This revelation drives us to evangelize, rescuing people from darkness into God’s Kingdom of light....
Overcoming Fear Through God’s Love: A Reflection on Pastor Jonathan Foley’s Sermon
Sermon Summary Pastor Jonathan Foley's sermon focuses on overcoming fear through a deeper understanding of God's love and nature. He contrasts human fear, characterized by terror and uncertainty, with godly fear, which is rooted in reverence and worship. The sermon...
Embracing God’s Love: Insights from Apostle Celene McDonald
Sermon Summary: Apostle Celene McDonald's sermon revolves around the transformative power of God's love as demonstrated through Jesus Christ. She highlights the centrality of love in God's nature and purpose for humanity. The sermon traces the impact of sin, God's...
Engaging Evangelism: A Practical Guide by Pastor David Lien
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien's sermon emphasizes the importance of personal engagement and empathy in evangelism. He encourages listeners to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and steer conversations towards Jesus with gentleness and respect. The...
Embracing God’s Timing: Insights from Apostle Apollo Githinji’s Sermon
Sermon Summary Apostle Apollo Githinji's sermon emphasizes the urgency and significance of recognizing God's timing and call in our lives. He draws inspiration from biblical figures like Esther, Daniel, and Mary to illustrate how God strategically places individuals...
Embracing Boldness and Living a Fresh Testimony
Sermon Summary: In his sermon, Jezeniah Bunow emphasizes the power of surrendering to God's will and living a life that reflects the sacrifice Jesus made for us. He calls the congregation to seek a fresh testimony daily through prayer and reading the Bible,...
Spirit-Led Evangelism: Stepping Out in Faith
Sermon Summary Pastor David Lien's message focused on the theme of Spirit-led evangelism, urging listeners to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in sharing the gospel. He emphasized the importance of expecting divine appointments, being prepared through prayer...
Living Without Fear: Navigating Uncertain Times with Faith
Sermon Summary: This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the times we live in and living without fear, even in the face of uncertainty and calamity. Drawing from a prophetic vision outlining societal challenges, the message challenges listeners to...
Embracing Authority and Power: A Call to Bold Witness
Sermon Summary: Pastor Shelly Foley's sermon focuses on the theme of walking in authority and power as believers in Christ. She highlights the importance of understanding and embracing the authority of God in our lives, which empowers us to live as witnesses of...
Activating Evangelism: A Call to Seek and Save
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien's sermon focuses on the imperative for believers to actively engage in evangelism by seeking out and sharing the message of Jesus with others. He emphasizes the need for a mindset shift from passive waiting to active seeking,...
Cultivating Unity Through Forgiveness: Insights from Pastor Shelly Foley
Sermon Summary: In her powerful message, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the critical topics of forgiveness and unity within the church community. Drawing inspiration from Paul's letter to the Corinthians and personal anecdotes, she highlights the importance of...
Overcoming Strongholds: A Journey to Spiritual Victory
Sermon Summary: In this powerful message, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the topic of spiritual warfare and overcoming strongholds in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the lies we believe and the thought patterns that hinder our growth in...
Journeying into Intimacy: Reflections on Pastor Stephen Ward’s Transformative Sermon
Sermon Summary: In Pastor Stephen Ward's sermon, he emphasizes the call to move beyond mere reflection of God's image to embracing our identity as sons and daughters of God. He highlights the spiritual warfare that seeks to hinder our maturity in Christ and challenges...
Embracing Unity and Renewal: The Power of Communion
Sermon Summary:Pastor Liz Jones delivers a powerful message on communion, emphasizing the significance of the Lord's Supper as a time of renewal and covenant with Jesus Christ. Drawing from biblical passages in Matthew and Corinthians, Pastor Jones highlights the...
Embracing Resurrection Power: Insights from Keturah Wilk
Sermon Summary:Keturah Wilk delivers a powerful message centered around three key points: recognizing the resurrection, remembering our identity in Christ, and resting in Him. She emphasizes the importance of not merely acknowledging the resurrection of Jesus Christ...
Unlocking the Power of Water Baptism: A Journey to Newness of Life
Sermon Summary: Sham Wilk delivered a powerful sermon on the significance of water baptism and its transformative impact on the believer's life. He emphasized that water baptism is more than just a symbolic act but a profound spiritual experience where one is buried...
Embracing Redemption: Living in the Freedom of Christ
Sermon Summary: Pastor Shelly Foley delivered a powerful message on the concept of redemption and its significance in the life of believers. Drawing from biblical passages, she emphasized how Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross paved the way for the...
Embracing Childlike Faith in a Complex World
Sermon Summary: In this message, Gaddiel DeMattei emphasizes the importance of having childlike faith in our relationship with God. He draws from Mark 10:13-16, highlighting Jesus's affirmation that the kingdom of God belongs to those who believe like children....
The Power of Prayer: Partnering with the Holy Spirit
Sermon Summary:Pastor Jonathan Foley delivered a powerful message on the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare within the context of Christian faith. He emphasized the need for believers to engage in prayer not as a mere obligation, but as a vital relationship...
Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Equipping Ourselves with the Armor of God
Sermon Summary:In this sermon, Jerusha Waelty delves into the concept of spiritual warfare by exploring the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:10-18. She breaks down each piece of armor—belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace,...
Armed and Ready: Practical Insights for Spiritual Warfare
Sermon Summary: In this powerful sermon by Jeribai Tascoe, listeners are taken on a journey through the spiritual battlefield that exists around us. Drawing from biblical passages, Tascoe emphasizes the importance of being aware of the enemy's tactics and being...
Living Life Unto the Lord
Sermon Summary: In this impactful sermon, Pastor Shelly Foley delves into the profound message of Ephesians 1:3 and Ephesians 6, urging believers to live their lives unto the Lord. Emphasizing the abundance of spiritual blessings bestowed upon believers, Pastor Shelly...
Nurturing Children in the Ways of the Lord: Insights from Ephesians 6
Sermon Summary: Pastor David Lien emphasizes the importance of recognizing that parents are not alone in the challenges of raising children. Drawing from Ephesians 6:1-4, he discusses the responsibility of nurturing children in the ways of the Lord, within the context...
Nurturing Marital Harmony: Insights from Ephesians
Sermon Summary Mike Flores, an advocate for healthy marriages, shares a prophetic word given to their community at the beginning of the year. This word emphasizes the importance of sacrificial love, mutual submission, and prayer in building strong marital bonds....
Walking in Wisdom: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Sermon Summary Pastor Shelly Foley delivers a powerful message on walking in wisdom based on Ephesians 5:8-21. She emphasizes the journey from darkness to light, stressing the importance of leaving behind former ways and embracing the light and life of Christ. Pastor...
The Call to Radiance: A Message of Awakening & Action
Sermon Summary Pastor Bob Wilk delivers a compelling message urging believers to embrace their divine purpose, prepare for transformative change, and become vessels of God's glory. Drawing from biblical insights, Pastor Bob challenges listeners to awaken from...
Exposing Darkness: A Call to Live in the Light
Sermon Summary Apostle Celene McDonald delivers a powerful sermon centered around the theme of light versus darkness, drawing from Ephesians 5:8-13. She emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God, understanding that light exposes darkness and brings...
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