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ALIVE Wesleyan Church is led by Tom Harding in Central, South Carolina. We believe anyone who finds a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active role in Christian community will experience spiritual transformation! We are committed to this vision and to creating environments where people encounter Jesus and Christian community. We want everyone to Meet God, Grow in Faith, and Make a Difference.

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An In-Depth View of Holiness (Part 1 of 3) | Second Helpings Class

September 19, 2018 03:08 - 52 minutes - 24 MB

Former Southern Wesleyan University Religion Professor, Dr. Bob Black goes deeper into the concept of Holiness. This event was the first of three weekly classes provided at ALIVE Wesleyan Church. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com...

Reclaiming Sin (Meat & Potatoes - Week 4)

September 17, 2018 19:13 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

Do I have a relationship with God and if so, what does it look like? “ . . . let us remember that we are in the battle for our own souls here, and when we decide the fate of holiness for this generation, we are, in that moment, deciding everything else. -Steve Deneff #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: ht...

Relating to God Pt. 2 (Meat & Potatoes - Week 3)

September 10, 2018 18:45 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

There is great power in presence. I am most afraid when there is an awareness of how out of control I really am. Do you have a relationship with God and if so, what does it look like? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newslette...

“Relating to God” - (Meat and Potatoes - Week 2)

September 05, 2018 13:10 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

Do I have a relationship with God and if I do, what does it look like? Leviticus 19:2 (NIV84) 2 Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. Matthew 5:48 (NIV84) 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ We...

Life After God (Meat & Potatoes - Week 1)

August 27, 2018 14:29 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

Do I have a relationship with God and if I do, what does it look like? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weeklyupdate

Hearing God (I'm Shook - Week 3)

August 22, 2018 14:22 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

I want to hear God’s voice and know it’s God’s voice.  Do I know God’s voice? 1 Samuel 1:11 (NIV84) 11 . . . “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life. . .” #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://ww...

I Can't Sustain Myself (I'm Shook - Week 2)

August 13, 2018 13:32 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

We are not alone. We are not fending for ourselves. We are not meant to sustain ourselves. And, that’s ok. It’s a good thing. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weeklyupdate

I Can't Sustain Myself (I'm Shook - Week 2)

August 13, 2018 13:32 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

I Can't Control Everything (I'm Shook - Week 1)

August 06, 2018 18:40 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

If we can’t control everything, is there someone who can? And if someone else can, are we willing to trust them through the unknown? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weeklyupdate

Hosea (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 7)

July 30, 2018 13:43 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

What is true confession? What does actual repentance look like? Hosea 6:1-6 (NIV) #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weeklyupdate

Esther (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 6)

July 23, 2018 15:50 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

If God decides He wants to do something, He will do it and nobody can ruin or stop His plans. Your past does not have to disqualify your future because God’s grace is bigger than your sin, or anyone else’s. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alive...

Daniel (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 5)

July 16, 2018 20:03 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

God has the ability to intervene in His creation and do the impossible. Do I hold onto my faith or let go of my faith and pursue something different? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weekl...

Daniel (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 5)

July 16, 2018 20:03 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

God has the ability to intervene in His creation and do the impossible. Do I hold onto my faith or let go of my faith and pursue something different? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weekl...

Joseph (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 4)

July 09, 2018 18:31 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

Even though we can’t see what God is doing, it doesn’t mean He isn’t doing something. And whatever God is doing is good.    #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weeklyupdate

Samson (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 3)

July 09, 2018 13:23 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

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Jonah (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 2)

June 25, 2018 13:31 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Malachi 3:6 (NIV84) 6 “I the Lord do not change. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV84) 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. But the “You gotta be kidding me” moment has to do with the main character of this story, not Jonah, not the fish . . .but this all powerful God who opts for compassion over force. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www....

David and Goliath (You Gotta Be Kidding Me - Week 1)

June 18, 2018 13:23 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

Malachi 3:6 (NIV84) “I the Lord do not change. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV84) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. God is good. God is faithful. God is able. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://aliv...

Relational Evangelism (Psalm 23 - Week 6)

June 11, 2018 14:26 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Value 6: Relational Evangelism—We will intentionally leverage our influence in the world for the purpose of introducing people to the transforming love of Christ. The number one way the Gospel spreads is one person telling another and that is because of your relational collateral. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan...

Excellent Environments (Psalm 23 - Week 5)

June 04, 2018 20:01 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Excellent Environments—We believe that our role is to remove obstacles and create opportunities for people to bump into Jesus so that He can teach and do what only he can teach and do. Excellent Environments—If we believe Jesus is the hope of the world, then shouldn’t we do our best to create an environment that says what we do really matters? Psalm 23:6 (NRSV)6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long....

Gifted Service (Psalm 23 - Week 4)

June 01, 2018 15:48 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

Gifted Service—We are committed to reflecting the purpose and personality of Jesus by leveraging our God-given gifts for the benefit of others, both inside and outside the church. I long for the day at ALIVE where this is true of us. Everybody serves somewhere. Everybody gives something. Everybody helps someone. So that everybody has a place at the table. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https:...

Authentic Community (Psalm 23 - Week 3)

May 21, 2018 14:18 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Psalm 23 (NIV84) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Value #3 - Authentic Community — We believe pursuing truth together is the best way to discover and apply truth to my life. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwes...

Relational Intimacy (Psalm 23 - Week 2)

May 14, 2018 13:34 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Relational Intimacy — No matter what you have done wrong, by grace through faith in Jesus alone, it is possible to be restored into an intimate relationship with God. Luke 19:10 (NIV84) 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Biblical Authority (Psalm 23 - Week 1)

May 14, 2018 13:34 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

One of the key phrases Jesus used when he was talking to folks was this, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” “Because I am now available to everybody, to be in you and around you, you might want to rethink your strategy for life.” #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliv...

Guest Speaker: Rev. Mark Wilson (Jesus à la carte - Week 5)

April 30, 2018 13:23 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Jesus is the greatest treasure the world has ever seen. Matthew 13:44 - "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” We were created to treasure him! #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram...

Strength and Anger (Jesus à la carte - Week 4)

April 23, 2018 15:10 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Do I even believe in Jesus? Can I trust Jesus? Week 1: Jesus cares about all parts of our lives, the inner world and the outer world. Week 2: No matter what we’ve done, Jesus offers acceptance, love, friendship and forgiveness Week 3: Jesus offers mercy and grace to everyone because everyone needs it. Jesus will not leverage his power for himself, but will leverage his power for me. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ S...

Can't Touch This? (Jesus à la carte - Week 3)

April 16, 2018 13:26 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

When you sell something to someone else, it is for personal benefit and profit. When you give something away, it is for someone else’s benefit and profit. The REAL Jesus doesn’t want something from us; he wants something for us. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ ...

He Did What?! (Jesus à la carte - Week 2)

April 09, 2018 13:42 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

A supersized Jesus, extra grace, double forgiveness, hold the hard truth, with a big order of “don’t make me feel bad about anything I want to do” on the side. Answer every prayer I ever offer and protect me from any hurt or pain in my life and eventually let me die in my sleep. If we don’t allow Jesus to fix the inside, nothing on the outside really changes for long. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Tw...

Easter Sunday (Jesus à la carte - Week 1)

April 09, 2018 13:42 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

A supersized Jesus, extra grace, double forgiveness, hold the hard truth, with a big order of “don’t make me feel bad about anything I want to do” on the side. Answer every prayer I ever offer and protect me from any hurt or pain in my life and eventually let me die in my sleep. Do I even believe in Jesus? Can I ever trust Jesus? #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesley...

Peace (War Effort - Week 8)

March 26, 2018 13:19 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

There is a heaven and there is a hell and every person in history will spend eternity in one or the other based on what they did with Jesus Christ. John 14:6 (NRSV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Matthew 28:18–20 (NIV84) 18 . . . “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy S...

Unlikely Recruit (War Effort - Week 7)

March 19, 2018 15:15 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Anyone, at any time, can find themselves in a room with Jesus. Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have ...

New Territory (War Effort - Week 6)

March 12, 2018 13:55 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

ALIVE will become a multiplying movement. Is this Gospel, this Jesus, worth the effort? It is time to take the inspiration and information you have received in this series, and add some perspiration. Many of us are carrying conviction; God has burdened our hearts for the people on our lists. And perhaps more than conviction, God has given us compassion at a whole new level for the lost people in our lives. He has given us that New Testament compassion word, splongnon—which means bowels. ...

Basic Training (War Effort - Week 5)

March 05, 2018 14:31 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

War—a struggle to achieve a goal. War Effort— A group of people willing to change and do whatever needs to be done in order to achieve a common goal. Do I place enough value in what Jesus has done for me to enter the struggle of introducing Jesus to others? You have been uniquely, strategically and specifically positioned by God to have a certain level of (GOSPEL) influence in someone’s life. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/se...

Economy of Force (War Effort - Week 4)

February 26, 2018 15:02 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

War—a struggle to achieve a goal War for a specific number on a scale. War for our families. War against cancer. War for the environment. War against an addiction. War for our children. Do I place enough value in what Jesus has done for me to enter the struggle of introducing Jesus to others?  There is a heaven and there is a hell and every person in history will spend eternity in one or the other based on what they did with Jesus Christ. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, st...

Strategic Maneuvers (War Effort - Week 3)

February 21, 2018 15:35 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

War effort - A group of people willing to change and do whatever needs to be done in order to achieve a common goal. There is a heaven and there is a hell and every person in history will spend eternity in one or the other based on what they did with Jesus Christ. John 14:6 (NRSV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Strategy - a plan of action or policy designed to achieve an overall aim. Military strategy could b...

Unity of Command (War Effort - Week 2)

February 12, 2018 14:56 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

War—a struggle to achieve a goal. A group of people willing to change and do whatever needs to be done in order to achieve a common goal. There is a heaven and there is a hell and every person in history will spend eternity in one or the other based on what they did with Jesus Christ. Another battlefield term. It is called “Unity of command.” The military functions under a vitally important hierarchy. There is always someone in charge and if that ever falters, the goal is in jeopardy. O...

Commander's Intent (War Effort - Week 1)

February 10, 2018 03:21 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

War—a struggle to achieve a goal. War effort—a coordinated mobilization of a society’s resources towards the support of a force seeking a goal and the good of its citizens. Another way we might define war effort might be this: A group of people who are willing to change and do whatever needs to be done in order to achieve a common goal. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIV...

Guest Speaker: Rev. Santes Beatty (You Are Here - Week 4)

January 29, 2018 16:56 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

One Problem – Sin One Solution – Jesus One Hope – Jesus’ Resurrection and 2nd Coming One Mission – Make and Multiply Disciples One Vehicle - Love #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivewesleyan.info/weekly...

Rough Road (You Are Here - Week 3)

January 22, 2018 15:49 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Reality Check. Faith. Repent. Do you know what Step 4 always is? Road Block. And many of us have already discovered this, maybe even this week. We defined our here and set out to make real, lasting change. “I’m going to get in shape.” “I’m going to get fired up and be Joe Sangl, be financially free.” “I’m going to change my marriage.” “I’m going to get serious about my relationship with God.” “I’m going to patch a broken friendship.” #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, &...

Financial Learning Experience with Joe Sangl

January 21, 2018 05:31 - 2 hours - 55.6 MB

Joe Sangl led ALIVE Wesleyan Church in a Financial Learning Experience on January 15th, 2018. Joseph Sangl is a leading teacher of personal finances. It is his passion to help people accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances. He believes when people are financially free, they are much more likely to go do exactly what they have been put on earth to do –regardless of the income potential. He is the founder of I Was Broke. Now I’m Not., an organization ...

Financial Learning Experience with Joe Sangl

January 21, 2018 05:31 - 2 hours - 55.6 MB

Joe Sangl led ALIVE Wesleyan Church in a Financial Learning Experience on January 15th, 2018. Joseph Sangl is a leading teacher of personal finances. It is his passion to help people accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances. He believes when people are financially free, they are much more likely to go do exactly what they have been put on earth to do –regardless of the income potential. He is the founder of I Was Broke. Now I’m Not., an organization ...

Guest Speaker: Joe Sangl (You Are Here - Week 2)

January 19, 2018 16:39 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

You are able to do exactly what God has put you on earth to do regardless of the cost or income potential. You are able. God owns it ALL. God recognizes our ABILITY. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwesleyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewesleyan/ Website: https://alivewesleyan.com Newsletter: https://alivew...

You Are Here (You Are Here- Week 1)

January 10, 2018 15:07 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

You are here. Two Reactions: I don’t want this life. This isn’t the life I thought I would Today is the sum total of your life to date. Romans 3:23 (NIV84) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, John 16:33 (NIV84) 33 . . . In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Psalm 40:17 (NIV84) 17Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay. #alivewesleyanchurch For the lates...

Spiritual Disciplines- Beth Petersen

January 05, 2018 15:14 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Have you ever found your self in a place where you are suddenly and painfully aware you are an outsider? You look around and have no clue what you are supposed to do or say. Have you ever had a moment like this at church? Have you ever felt like this when people talk about the Bible? We can get overwhelmed focusing on the methods of how we are supposed to engage with the Bible that we stop focusing on the Bible. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://a...

Manger (Family Tree - Week 4)

December 26, 2017 14:59 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Christmas is this tension between style and substance.  If we remove the manger from the Nativity, can we still have Christmas?  Matthew 1:1 (NIV84) A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: Do you know what the name Jesus means? It means “He saves John 3:16–17 (NIV84) 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to...

Crossroads (Family Tree - Week 3)

December 18, 2017 14:28 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

A few observations about this crossroads: ·     First, we will often choose to listen to our fears more than God.  ·     Second, we will often listen to our selfishness and pride more than God.  ·     Third, I have no problem with God when he asks me to do something I was going to do anyway. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Stump (Family Tree - Week 2)

December 11, 2017 16:59 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

A couple of observations about stumps: There is little to no value in a stump. There is little to no hope in a stump. A stump is simply a memorial that something used to live there. Isaiah 11:1 (NIV84) A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermons/ STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIVEWesleyan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVE...

Christmas Tree (Family Tree - Week 1)

December 05, 2017 14:19 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

You don’t get to choose your family.   If we are not careful, we begin to believe some of those things about ourselves.  ·     I am less because of where I grew up, so I had better perform or pose.  ·     I can’t beat this; it’s been part of my family tree—my dad, my grandfather and his Dad before him.  ·     My mom left and her mom left, so I guess that will be true of me.   If Jesus had people like that in his family tree, is there a place for me in his family? #alivewesleyanchurch...

Run With A Limp (Hitting the Wall - Week 4)

November 27, 2017 14:37 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Running is hard. Hitting wall is going to happen. Running in a team is better than running alone. And running with a limp changes the game. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: http...

Run Together (Hitting the Wall - Week 3)

November 20, 2017 15:04 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

Hebrews 10:19–25 (NIV84) 19 Therefore, friends, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we...

Heart of Running (Hitting the Wall - Week 2)

November 13, 2017 16:30 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

To reveal the kind of faith required for the life of Christianity and this is revealed through Jesus Hebrews 11:1 (NIV84) Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Faith is not: If I do this, God will do this. That is God as puppet. Not a formula. If I do the spiritual hokey pokey I will be healed. Not a way to figure out the answers to the universe. #alivewesleyanchurch For the latest sermons, stories, & training: https://alivewesleyan.com/sermon...

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