Wonder Church
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWe are a life-giving church in Eastside Seattle, in the Pacific Northwest. Our vision is to plant churches in cultural epicenters around the world. We are all about empowering people to be everything they were made to be.
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Getting Unstuck
April 15, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe all have assignments from God for our life. But, sometimes we can feel stuck. We are making no apparent progress in life. What do we do when we feel this way? How can we get unstuck? Together, let's find out.
Why is my life so full?
April 08, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe all have assignments from God for our life. We all have important Kingdom purpose. We all have dreams from God. But, how often do we start on those purposes and then our lives get so full that we get stuck and can't progress. In Hebrews 12:1, we are encouraged to throw off all the burdens that slow us down and the sin that trips us up and run the race that God has set for us. In this series, we will seek to do just that. The first step in decluttering our lives and pursuing God's purposes...
Easter: For God so loved the world...
April 01, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOn Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, why did He come and what did he accomplish on Easter? In this message, Pastor CJ studies the famous verse, John 3:16, and helps us see the essence of the Gospel, and the hope of Christianity.
Psalm 23:6 - Your Goodness and Mercy
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this message, we conclude our study of Psalm 23. We find that having journeyed with "My Shepherd" through the ups and downs of life, the writer, and the believer, are speak with confidence about loving care of God. We are able to live a life of "dwelling in the house of the Lord" now and forever.
Psalm 23:5 - My Cup Overflows with Blessings
March 20, 2024 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWe see our Shepherd become also our Host. As a Host, He provides all that we would ever need or want, including the protection and covering of being in His care. The blessings that He pours out on us are not small, conditional, or limited by any means. Instead, they are absolute, infinite, and complete.
Broken Revival
March 11, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBPastor Darius Giles share about the God's ability to take the brokenness in our lives and redeem it. The Bible is filled with countless examples and statements regarding this. Not only is God able to redeem, but brokenness is a requirement for redemption to occur. Broken people are the only people that God uses.
Psalm 23:4 - Even when I walk through the darkest valley
March 04, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBPsalm 23:4 is perhaps the most recognizable passage in the entire Bible. We love this passage because we can relate to the times of walking through "the darkest valley". But, there is a message of hope in this passage. That hope is found in the shepherd that doesn't just lead us "to" the valley; He leads us "through" the valley.
A Study of Psalm 34 by Pastor Jay Smith
February 26, 2024 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBPastor Jay Smith brings a study of Psalm 34. In this beloved Psalm, King David writes from a context that is filled with anguish. The psalm is filled with pain, hope, and most of all, honesty. For those of us studying it, we can relate with many of the things that David writes. We also can put our trust in the same one that David trusted: God.
Psalm 23:3 - He renews my strength
February 19, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBPsalm 23:3 tells us two things that "my shepherd" does. In this breakdown verse 3, we will discover the beauty of this passage and how it so clearly points us to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Psalm 23:3
February 19, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBPsalm 23:3 tells us two things that "my shepherd" does. In this breakdown verse 3, we will discover the beauty of this passage and how it so clearly points us to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Psalm 23:2 - He lets me rest
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are studying Psalm 23:2. This verse follows the preceding verse (1) which is the thesis statement for the whole chapter: The Lord is my Shepherd, I have all that I need. Verses 2-4 are premises or reasons why the thesis is true. You could say that verses 2-4 tells us, "what my Shepherd does..." And we learn that he does two things: he leads us to rest and to peaceful streams. The sheep are completely dependent on the Shepherd to provide both of these things. Thus, we learn that rest and p...
Psalm 23:2
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are studying Psalm 23:2. This verse follows the preceding verse (1) which is the thesis statement for the whole chapter: The Lord is my Shepherd, I have all that I need. Verses 2-4 are premises or reasons why the thesis is true. You could say that verses 2-4 tells us, "what my Shepherd does..." And we learn that he does two things: he leads us to rest and to peaceful streams. The sheep are completely dependent on the Shepherd to provide both of these things. Thus, we learn that rest and p...
Psalm 23:1
February 05, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBPsalm 23 is among the most beloved scriptures in the Bible. It has comforted readers for thousands of years. But, when we slow down and study this passage word for word, we discover that there is even more that we may have missed, include a clear gospel invitation. Join us as we study the first verse in Psalm 23, "The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need."
Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is my Shepherd
February 05, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBPsalm 23 is among the most beloved scriptures in the Bible. It has comforted readers for thousands of years. But, when we slow down and study this passage word for word, we discover that there is even more that we may have missed, include a clear gospel invitation. Join us as we study the first verse in Psalm 23, "The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need."
The Value of Discipleship
January 29, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIf the value of something is determined by how much someone is willing to pay for it, how valuable are you to God? How valuable is He to you? In todays message, we discuss these two questions.
The Kingdom is in the Midst of You
January 22, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat is the Kingdom of God? In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus says a curious statement that transforms our understanding of the Kingdom of God: The Kingdom is wherever the King reigns. In other words, Jesus is saying, the Kingdom is here, because I am here! Now, the Spirit of Jesus dwells in the believers, so if the believer is in step with God, where they step, there is a window into the Kingdom of God. But, it's all too easy to get out of step with God. In this message, Pastor CJ points out 3 reason...
A Brief Theology and Practice of Intercession
January 17, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThere has been a growing movement of Christians and churches that emphasize the ministry of intercession. Wonder Church is among them. Part of the reason for this is because we believe that the source of all the increasing conflict and tension in our world and lives is not political or social, but spiritual. And, in order to win the war in the spiritual, we must intercede. But what is intercession? How do I practice it? And what does Jesus have to do with it? In this message, Pastor CJ answ...
3 Spiritual Practices for the New Year
December 31, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAlmost everyone on the planet does the same thing at the beginning of a new year: they set new year's resolutions. This is not necessarily bad, but scripture prohibits the pursuit of human ambition in place of the pursuit of God's will. But, how do we set goals that are aligned with God's will? These 3 practices will empower you to do that.
Why the Virgin Birth?
December 11, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Virgin Birth is among the most unbelievable event in the Bible. It is also a core tenant of the faith. But why? And, equality interest, how? In this message, Dr. Don Ross presents the biblical answer and what it means for us today.
Snowfields: Luke 2:1-7
December 04, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis is an expository study of Luke 2:1-7, the birth of Jesus Christ according to Luke. Here, Luke begins by explaining what is happening in the political world and how God used the evil actions of the Roman emperor to bring Mary and Joseph exactly where he wanted them to be and in the exact circumstances he wanted them to be in when Jesus would be born. We see how God moved the entire Roman empire, just to move Mary and Joseph. In the same way, God moves all of us. But, how often do we m...
HOGWASH: Deliverance from Demonic Oppression
November 27, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn John 12:31, Jesus said, "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out." This means that salvation includes deliverance from bondage to sin, the world, and the demonic kingdom (having Satan as your father). Thank you Jesus! In this message, we look at how deliverance from the demonic is achieved in Jesus Christ, as well as what daily deliverance looks like. We end the message in with 4 elementary steps to deliverance from demonic oppress...
HOGWASH: Lies about Ourselves
November 20, 2023 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this message, Rick and Druci Allen (Elders) share about the lies we believe about ourselves. The first lie ever spoken was in the garden of Eden, about the character and nature of God. The first to believe the lie were Adam and Eve. The human race follows their parents in the destruction of these first lies that they believed. But, the Gospel of Jesus Christ sets humanity free and restores our original purpose and authority.
HOGWASH: Lies about God
November 13, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIf God is all powerful, how can He be good, since there is so much evil in the world? The first lie ever uttered attacked the character and nature of God. We read about it in Genesis 3. Satan tried to convince Eve that God was holding out on her, He did not have her best interests in mind: God's not good. Since then, this lie has been uttered to ever person who has ever lived. In this message, we address this lie and the associated theological issue of "the problem of pain." We will disc...
HOGWASH: Lies about the Bible
November 06, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThe scriptures say about itself that it is a "lamp to our feet and a light to our path." It provides wisdom, security, and direction in a dark and confusing world. Yet, Satan used this book that provides direction to tempt Jesus to sin. The Bible has been under attack since the beginning and the words intended to lead people to righteousness have been used to lead people astray. With that in mind, we approach 3 common lies about the Bible. We will discover that the Jesus and the Bible ar...
HOGWASH: Lies that Bind pt. 2
October 30, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBPaul describes what it feels like to struggle with sin in Romans 7. All of humanity struggles with doing things we do not want to do. So, how do we stop? Paul tells us that the answer is in Jesus Christ. How does Jesus Christ set us free from the core beliefs that drive addictive behavior? In this message, we complete our discussion on the lies that bind. We cover the remaining two lies that bind and discover how the Gospel sets us free.
HOGWASH: Lies that Bind pt. 1
October 23, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBMany of us have tried ending bad habits unsuccessfully. In this message, we seek to accomplish 3 things: 1. Understand how habits are formed. 2. Rebuke the lies that bind. 3. Replace the lies with truth that sets us free. To give this topic enough time to go deep, we are splitting the message into two parts. In the first part, we cover the first two lies that bind. In the second part, we cover the final two. We pray that the Spirit of Truth would set you free as you listen to this message.
HOGWASH: Lies that Cause Anxiety
October 16, 2023 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAnxiety is a growing issue in our world today. On top of the obvious present issues that anxiety causes, Jesus warns us about the "worries of this life" strangling the productivity of the Word of God in people's lives. In this message, we discuss three lies that cause anxiety and the truth that brings peace.
Everyday Spiritual Warfare
October 09, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBUsually when we think of spiritual warfare, we think of evil creatures, dark places, and the ethereal. However, spiritual warfare is a part of everyday activities and struggles: feeling rushed, unable to be present, withdrawn from God and others. This is everyday spiritual warfare. There is a story in the Gospels about a woman named Martha who struggled with this battle. In this message, Pastor Tim studies this story and shares some timeless truths and applications for us to pursue Jesus...
HOGWASH: The Lies that Divide
October 02, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBDiscipleship happens in the context of relationship. God's vision for humanity is perfect relationship with Him and others. However, many relationships are shattered or shallow because of the lies we believe about each other. In this message, we identify 3 types of lies that divide and the truth that unites.
HOGWASH: Rebuke & Replace
October 02, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBHow do you know if what you are believing is true? And, what do you do if you discover that you have been believing a lie? Jesus shows us that false beliefs are not something to mull over. Instead, we should Rebuke and Replace them with truth.
HOGWASH: How to Identify a Lie
September 18, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThe thing about lies is that we don't know they are lies. But for many of us, a lie is the center of our deepest beliefs: BE-LIE-VE. This is critical because our beliefs drive our behavior. Jesus offers us a solution: truth. He tells us that if we abide in His word, we are truly is disciples. In this we find that the key to identifying a lie is by abiding in the truth.
Daniel 12: Hope in the End Times
September 11, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAs we wrap up our study of the book of Daniel, we hear an amazing call to hope: "Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever" (Daniel 12:3). Despite the many trials that were prophesied about the future of the world, the believer is encouraged to be "wise" and "lead many to righteousness". We discover that within the context of difficulties at the end of time, followers of Jesus are commissioned to bring hope...
Daniel 11: Ramifications of Supernatural Prophecy
September 05, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this message we study Daniel 11. This chapter is filled with details about future events that were later fulfilled, some of them 500 years after the prophecy was written. The supernatural nature of the text has caused rationalist scholars to propose an alternate dating of the book. However, there is no evidence to substantiate this claim. The only alternative is that this book is supernatural. Pastor CJ presents 3 ramifications for this supernatural prophecy that was relevant for Da...
Personal Mission Statement
September 04, 2023 02:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this message, Pastor Brandon encourages the church to construct a personal mission statement.
Kingdom: Already, Not Yet
August 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPastor David Kilmer teaches on the subject of "eschatology" - the study of the end times. We learn what Jesus meant when he talked about the Kingdom of God and that the Church has been given a mission to expand the Kingdom of God everywhere.
Daniel 10: Spiritual Warfare
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSpiritual warfare can be a tough subject to talk about. We often error in one of two extremes: paranoia or denial. However, the Bible teaches us about the spiritual realm and how we are to engage in it. Daniel 10 is a window into spiritual warfare. In this message, we study Daniel 10 and then look at other scriptures that teach about spiritual warfare. We learn that even though the enemy has been given a level of authority to work against God's purposes, Jesus grants His followers autho...
It's Not a Coincidence
August 07, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBGuest speaker Josh Hebert shares from John 4 about the story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman. From this story, we discover God's intentionality in meeting people where they are and that there is hope for everyone, no matter what.
Daniel 9: The 70 Sets of 7
August 01, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBHave you ever asked God, "How much longer..?" Many of us are waiting for God to answer our prayers, move on our behalf, or bring about change in our lives, our families, and our world. Daniel asked God the same question and God's response blew his mind. In this message, we will study the highly debated 70 sets of 7 and discover that God wants to lift up our perspective and give us a Kingdom Mindset.
Prophecy: Then & Now
July 21, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this message, Madison and Lauren discuss biblical prophecy. They also show us what it means to live as a believer in light of the day of pentecost and how to practice this spiritual gift.
Daniel 7: The Vision of the 4 Beasts
July 12, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this message we study Daniel 7. We learn that the 4 kingdoms represented in this chapter have a dual prophetic fulfillment and that the same demonic influence present in these ancient kingdoms can be felt today. We also learn that the Church thrives under persecution because of her incredible hope in the "son of man" and his "everlasting kingdom."
Step Out of the Boat
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBPastor Steve Bolan reflects on the times that Jesus has called him to "step out of the boat" and encourages us to say "yes" to God's leading.
The Father Heart of God
June 26, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBOur understanding of the Father heart of God changes everything about us. So, what is the Father's heart like?
Daniel 6: Daniel in the Lion's Den
June 26, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBA Christian usually will lose their faith, not because of argument, but because of atmosphere. How does a Christian resist the pull of a non-Christian culture? Daniel 6 answers this question.
Daniel 5: The Writing on the Wall
June 26, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWe study the parallel king in Daniel 5. We see that he is contrasted to his predecessor and is called out by God for increasing sin in his life. We tend to respond in one of two was when our sin is brought to the surface: We either repent or we continue in our way. But, in this message, we will be encouraged to allow the Holy Spirit to examine our hearts and give us the opportunity to repent and take on His life-giving way.
Daniel 4: The Transformation of the King
June 06, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBPastor CJ studies the rise, fall, and transformation of the King of Babylon. He focuses in on a statement after the King has been humbled. Concerning God, "no one can say to him, "what have you done?"' In this short statement lies the secret to one's faith growing through suffering.
The Holy Spirit
June 06, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBPastor Brandon Jones brings a message studying the day of Pentecost and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
The Lord's Prayer
June 06, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBPastor Tim Olson brings a message studying the power of the Lord's prayer and invites us to commune with Jesus.
Happy Mother's Day: Pastor Elaine Jones
May 16, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBGuest Speaker Pastor Elaine Jones shares from story of the miracle at the wedding in Cana. She focuses in on the relationship between Jesus and His mother and discovers hope for all of us who find ourselves in difficult situations.
Daniel 3: The Fiery Furnace
May 08, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWe study Daniel chapter 3 and take a closer look at the king. We discover his motivation for building an "image" and threatening the fiery furnace, and that we are often motivated by the same thing: control. Yet, like the three jews in this story, we can find freedom in trusting our God.
Daniel 2: The King's Dream
April 30, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this message, we study Daniel 2. A surprising string of events has brought a defeated, exile to the foot of the throne of the most powerful person in the ancient world. It is in the scene that God's power is revealed in Daniel and brings this world power to his knees testifying that Daniel's God is the Lord of all. Much can be learned from this story. To that end, we invite you to listen to this study.