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Fervent Church
by Fervent Church
At Fervent Church, we believe Jesus changes everything—and His Word has the power to transform your everyday life. Each week, Pastor Nick Wyss teaches through Scripture *verse by verse* , helping you understand the Bible, grow in your faith, and live boldly for Jesus in a world that desperately needs His light.Whether you’re exploring Christianity, returning to church, or looking for solid biblical teaching, this podcast will help you *know Jesus, follow Jesus, and share Jesus* wherever you are.📖 *What you’ll hear on this podcast:** Expository, verse-by-verse Bible teaching* Full sermon series through books of the Bible (Exodus, Romans, Ecclesiastes, etc.)* Gospel-centered messages focused on Jesus* Practical encouragement for everyday life* Teachings designed to strengthen disciples, leaders, and anyone seeking truth🎧 *Perfect for:*People hungry for Scripture, church planters, ministry leaders, Bible students, moms and dads, young adults, pastors, and anyone wanting deeper sp
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You’re Overcomplicating Obedience to God | Acts 13:4-12
Why do we make obedience to God so complicated? In Acts 13, Saul and Barnabas hear from the Holy Spirit—and they go. They don’t have every detail figured out. They don’t know exactly what will happen next. They simply trust God and obey the step He has given them. In this message, we look at how...
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Every Christian Has a Ministry. Even You. | Acts 13:1-3
In Acts 13, the church at Antioch wasn’t developing a strategy or trying to create the next big ministry. They were simply worshiping, praying, fasting, and ministering to the Lord. And in the middle of that surrender, the Holy Spirit gave them their next step. In this message, we look at what...
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What About Him? Comparison, Suffering & Following Jesus | Acts 12
Have you ever looked at someone else's life and asked, "God, why them and not me?" Or felt blessed and wondered, "Why me?" In this message from our series in the book of Acts, Pastor Nick Wyss teaches through Acts 12. James and Peter were both apostles, and both were close to Jesus, but their...
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Don’t Stop on Six | 6-Year Anniversary
Don’t give up on God. Get up and take another lap. As Fervent Church celebrates six years, Pastor Nick teaches from Joshua 6 and the story of Israel at Jericho. For six days they walked in obedience without seeing the walls move—but God wasn’t finished yet. Maybe you’ve been praying, trusting,...
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From the Archives: The Fervent Farewell | February 2020
Before Fervent Church ever held a Sunday service, before we moved to Texas, and before we knew what the next six years would hold, we gathered with family and friends in Tucson for one final night together. This message was recorded at our Fervent Farewell in February 2020 as we shared the vision...
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God Put You There | Scattered for a Reason | Acts 11:19–30
What if where you are right now isn’t an accident? In Acts 11:19–30, persecution scattered the early believers far from home—but what looked like disruption became an opportunity for the gospel to spread. As ordinary believers faithfully shared Jesus, the church in Antioch was born. They planted...
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Are You Standing in God’s Way? | Don’t Stand in the Way | Acts 11
Could your preferences, traditions, or comfort actually be getting in the way of what God wants to do? In Acts 11, Peter is criticized for taking the gospel to the Gentiles—but his response is simple: if God gave them the same gift, “who was I that I could stand in God’s way?” In this message, we...
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No One Is Too Far Gone | Even Them | Acts 10:1-48
Who have you decided is too far gone for Jesus? In Acts 10, God challenges Peter’s assumptions and breaks down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles. Through the story of Peter and Cornelius, we see a powerful truth: the gospel isn't reserved for people who look, think, or live like us. Jesus…
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God Can Use You Before You Feel Ready | Acts 9:32-43
Are you waiting until you feel “ready” before letting God use you? In Acts 9:32–43, Peter shows us that God isn't looking for perfect people with all the right abilities, He’s looking for people who are available. Through the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha, we see what can happen…
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Before God Uses You, He Builds You
God can call you in a moment—but becoming who He has called you to be takes time. In Acts 9:19–31, Saul has surrendered his life to Jesus and immediately begins telling others about Him. But the Apostle Paul we know today wasn't formed overnight. His journey included years of growth, testing,...
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Burn The Boats | No Turning Back | Acts 9
What are you still holding back from Jesus? In Acts 9, Saul’s life changes completely when he stops resisting Jesus and finally surrenders. The man who was persecuting Christians becomes a completely different person—and his story forces us to ask an uncomfortable question: Have I actually...
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Brother Saul: Grace for the Unlikely | Acts 9:1–19
Saul was one of the greatest enemies of the early church. He approved of Stephen’s death, dragged Christians from their homes, and traveled to Damascus intending to arrest even more followers of Jesus. But everything changed when Jesus met him on the road. In this message from Acts 9:1–19, Pastor...
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The Voice You've Been Ignoring | Acts 8:26-40 | The Ethiopian Eunuch
Have you ever felt a nudge to do something... and talked yourself out of it? In this message from Acts 8, we look at Philip's encounter with an angel, a desert road nobody wanted to travel, and an Ethiopian official searching for God without even knowing it yet. We break down what it really means...
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Are You Sure Your Faith Is Real? | Acts 8:4-25
In Acts 8:4–25, Philip brings the gospel to Samaria, where many people place their faith in Jesus—including Simon the sorcerer. But Simon’s response reveals a sobering truth: it is possible to be around the things of God, say the right words, and still have a heart that is not right before Him....
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The Blessing of Discomfort | Acts 8:1–8
Persecution broke out against the early church, forcing believers to leave Jerusalem and scatter throughout Judea and Samaria. What appeared to be a devastating setback became the very thing God used to spread the gospel beyond the city. In this verse-by-verse teaching through Acts 8:1–8, Pastor...
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Are You Resisting God? | Acts 7:1-60
Stephen stood before the very council that condemned Jesus to death. Instead of defending himself, he boldly proclaimed the gospel. In this verse-by-verse study of Acts 7, we walk through Stephen’s powerful sermon—the longest recorded sermon in the book of Acts. By tracing the lives of Abraham,...
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Chosen to Serve | Acts 6 | Fervent Church
What happens when the church grows so fast that needs go unmet? In Acts 6, the early church faces its first internal conflict — and the apostles' response reveals something powerful: God often solves problems by raising up faithful people from within. Pastor Nick walks through the appointment of...
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STAND | When Following Jesus Costs You Something | Acts 5:12-42
What does it really mean to stand for Jesus when the world tells you to sit down and be quiet? In Acts 5:12-42, the early church continues to grow through the power of the Holy Spirit, but opposition quickly follows. The apostles are arrested, miraculously freed, commanded to go back and preach,...
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The Heart of the Matter | Ananias, Sapphira, and the Danger of a Divided Heart (Acts 4:32–5:11)
What does God really care about—your money or your heart? In this verse-by-verse study of Acts 4:32–5:11, Pastor Nick Wyss explores one of the most sobering passages in the New Testament: the account of Ananias and Sapphira. While this story involves money, possessions, and giving, the real issue...
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Praying for Boldness | Acts 4:1-31
What do you do when following Jesus brings opposition instead of comfort? In Acts 4, Peter and John find themselves arrested, threatened, and pressured to stop preaching about Jesus. After witnessing a miraculous healing and boldly proclaiming the gospel, they stand before the same religious...
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Times of Refreshment | Acts 3:1–26
In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth, and in the name of Jesus, his life is completely changed. But the miracle was not the end of the story—it was the doorway to the message. In this sermon, Pastor Nick teaches through Acts 3 and shows how God uses miracles,...
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What Is the Church? | Acts 2:42-47
This week at Fervent Church, we continue our verse-by-verse study through Acts and ask an important question: What is the church? For many people, church has become a building, a service, or just another event added to a busy schedule. But Scripture paints a much bigger picture. In Acts 2, we see...
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This Jesus | Acts 2:14-41 | The First Sermon After Pentecost
In this fifth message from our Unstoppable series through the book of Acts, Pastor Nick walks through Acts 2:14-41 — the first sermon ever preached after the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. Peter, an ordinary, untrained fisherman who had recently denied Jesus three times, stands up…
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What Is the Gift of Tongues? | Acts 2:1-21
What is the gift of tongues, and what is it not? In this message from Acts 2:1-21, we look at the day of Pentecost and the first occurrence of the gift of tongues after the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church. There is a lot of confusion, controversy, and even division surrounding this gift,...
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The Day Everything Changed: Pentecost, the Holy Spirit & the Birth of the Church (Acts 2:1-13)
What if the most important day in human history happened on a Jewish harvest festival? In this message from Acts 2:1–13, Pastor Nick Wyss unpacks the explosive arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost — and why it changes everything for you today. You'll discover the stunning Old...
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Waiting in the Upper Room — What to Do While You're Waiting on God | Acts 1:12–26
What do you do when you know God has called you to something, but you're still waiting for the door to open? In this message from Acts 1:12–26, Pastor Nick Wyss walks through what the disciples did in the ten days between Jesus' ascension and Pentecost — and what it means for us in our own…
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All That Jesus Began | Unstoppable (Acts 1) – The Holy Spirit & the Power to Be a Witness
We’re kicking off our new series “Unstoppable – Fueled by the Holy Spirit” with a message from Acts 1 titled “All That Jesus Began.” In the Gospel of Luke, Luke records all that Jesus began to do and teach—but in the Acts of the Apostles, we see that His work didn’t stop. It continues through the...
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I Believe, Now What? | What to Do After Saying Yes to Jesus
What happens after you believe in Jesus? That is the question this sermon answers. In this message, Pastor Nick walks through the gospel clearly and practically: you were made for a relationship with God, sin broke that relationship, and Jesus came to restore what was lost through His death and...
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Easter Sermon 2026 | He Is Risen: From Death to Life Through Jesus
In this Easter sermon from Fervent Church, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the life-changing hope of the empty tomb. Walking through John 20, this message unpacks why Easter still matters today: Jesus conquered sin, defeated death, and made a way for us to be brought from death…
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Behold the Man | Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Promised Messiah
On this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Nick walks through the final week of Jesus’ life to help us behold the Man—Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God, and the King so many misunderstood. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the cross, this sermon traces how Jesus fulfilled Old...
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Play Your Part | Colossians 4:7–18 | You Have a Place in the Kingdom of God
In this final message from our Supreme series through Colossians, Pastor Nick walks through Colossians 4:7–18 and shows how God builds His kingdom through ordinary, faithful people. What can seem like “just a list of names” becomes a powerful reminder that you have a place in the kingdom of God....
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How to Talk About Jesus | Colossians 4:5-6
Do you believe in Jesus wholeheartedly — but freeze the moment someone asks you about your faith? You're not alone. Sharing the gospel can feel awkward, intimidating, and even scary. But the good news is: you already have everything you need. In this episode, Pastor Nick walks through Colossians...
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The Church That Prays | Colossians 4:2–4
What does it really look like to be a church that prays? In this message from Colossians 4:2–4, Pastor Nick teaches how prayer is meant to be more than a religious routine. Prayer is a daily relationship with our Heavenly Father that strengthens us, realigns our hearts, deepens our gratitude, and...
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Family Matters: God’s Design for Marriage, Parenting, and Work (Colossians 3:18–4:1)
What does it look like to build a strong family in a culture that’s constantly pushing against God’s design? In this message from Colossians 3:18–4:1, we walk verse-by-verse through Paul’s practical instructions for everyday relationships—marriage, parenting, and work—and learn how the gospel...
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Look Up: Put Off the Old Self, Put On the New (Colossians 3:1–17)
In Colossians 3:1–17 (ESV), Paul gives a simple, life-changing command: look up. If you’ve been raised with Christ, seek the things above and set your mind on Jesus—because we don’t defeat sin by trying harder or staring at the problem. We defeat sin by running to Christ. In this message, we walk...
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Supreme: Quit Playing Church | Colossians 2:16-23
Are you living out your faith—or just acting? In today’s message, “Quit Playing Church,” we continue our study through Colossians 2:6–23 and hear Paul’s warning: don’t let anyone take you captive with empty promises, religious pressure, or “Jesus + something else” spirituality. We talk about: Why...
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Supreme: Captive or Captivated? | Colossians 2:6-15
Are you being captured by the world’s ideas—or captivated by Jesus? In today’s message from Colossians 2:6–15, we walk through Paul’s warning against being taken captive by philosophy, empty deceit, human tradition, and spiritual forces that are “not according to Christ.” Paul calls the church…
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Supreme: Choose Joy in the Struggle | Colossians 1:24–2:5
This week at Fervent Church, Sam continues our verse-by-verse study through Colossians with a message from Colossians 1:24–2:5. Paul writes from prison to strengthen believers facing confusion, false teaching, and “almost-true” distortions of the gospel. In this passage, we see that suffering...
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The One Thing That Matters Most | Mary and Martha | Luke 10:38-42
Are you busy for Jesus... but not with Jesus? It's one of the most convicting questions in the Christian life—and it's exactly what Jesus addresses in the story of Mary and Martha. In this sermon from Luke 10:38-42, Pastor Nick unpacks the familiar account of two sisters who both loved Jesus but...
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Supreme: The Supremacy of Christ | Colossians 1:15-23
In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul gives us one of the clearest, most powerful pictures of who Jesus really is—and why it matters. The church in Colossae was being pressured to believe a “Jesus + something else” gospel. More rules. More secrets. More spiritual add-ons. But Paul lovingly (and firmly)…
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Supreme: The Gospel Bears Fruit | Colossians 1:1–14
The gospel isn’t just something we hear—it’s a seed God plants that produces fruit. In this message from Colossians 1:1–14, we open our new series SUPREME by watching Paul’s pastoral heart on display: he gives thanks for a church he’s never visited, celebrates the fruit God is already producing,...
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Supreme: The Supremacy of Christ | Colossians 1–4 (Jesus Is All You Need)
Welcome to Supreme, our sermon series through the book of Colossians—a letter written for a spiritual culture that’s open to “ideas,” but resists Jesus as Lord. In this message, we talk about why “Austin is Athens” (Acts 17), how the church in Colossae wasn’t pressured to abandon Jesus but to...
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Draw Near to God | Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Intention
As we close out the year, we take time to look back on God’s faithfulness and look ahead with intention as a church family. In this message, we reflect on how God has sustained Fervent Church—celebrating five years of ministry, baptisms, generosity in our city, and the ways He’s been forming us...
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Immanuel — God With Us | A Christmas Message
Celebrate Christmas with this Christmas message from Fervent Church as we reflect on the powerful truth of Immanuel — God with us. In this sermon, we walk through the story of God’s presence—from Exodus 40, where the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, to the fulfillment of God’s promise in...
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Making Room | Exodus 35–40 | Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas
As we enter Christmas week, it’s worth asking an honest question: Have we made room for Jesus, or have we filled our lives with everything else? In this message, Making Room, we walk through Exodus chapters 35–40, the powerful conclusion of the book of Exodus. After being rescued from slavery,...
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If Your Presence Does Not Go With Us (Exodus 33-34)
What truly sets God’s people apart—success, blessing, or God’s presence? In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Exodus, teaching through Exodus chapters 33–34. After Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf, Moses intercedes before God and prays one of the most...
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Waiting and Wandering (Exodus 32)
In this week’s message from our series through Exodus, Pastor Nick teaches from Exodus 32, where Israel grows impatient in the waiting and wanders into idolatry. When God feels slow, our hearts often drift—we follow the crowd, return to old habits, and grab for something we can see. But even in…
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Rest In His Work (Exodus 30-31)
In today’s teaching, Pastor Nick walks us through Exodus 30–31 in a message titled “Rest In His Work.” These chapters show us how God prepared Israel to live in His presence through prayer, cleansing, sacrifice, anointing, Spirit-filled work, and Sabbath rest. From the altar of incense to the...
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From Aaron to Jesus: The High Priest We Really Need (Exodus 28–29)
In this message from Exodus 28–29, Pastor Sam walks us through the priestly garments and the consecration of the priests—a section many people skim past—showing how every detail ultimately points to Jesus as our perfect High Priest. From the ephod, breastpiece, bells, and pomegranates, to the…
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A Dwelling Place for God (Exodus 25-27)
A Dwelling Place for God | Exodus 25–27 | The Story of Our Lives What does it mean that God desires to dwell with His people—and that now we are His tabernacle? In this message, “A Dwelling Place for God,” Pastor Nick continues our Exodus series, The Story of Our Lives, looking at Exodus 25–27…
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At Fervent Church, we believe Jesus changes everything—and His Word has the power to transform your everyday life. Each week, Pastor Nick Wyss teaches through Scripture *verse by verse* , helping you understand the Bible, grow in your faith, and live boldly for Jesus in a world that desperately needs His light.Whether you’re exploring Christianity, returning to church, or looking for solid biblical teaching, this podcast will help you *know Jesus, follow Jesus, and share Jesus* wherever you are.📖 *What you’ll hear on this podcast:** Expository, verse-by-verse Bible teaching* Full sermon series through books of the Bible (Exodus, Romans, Ecclesiastes, etc.)* Gospel-centered messages focused on Jesus* Practical encouragement for everyday life* Teachings designed to strengthen disciples, leaders, and anyone seeking truth🎧 *Perfect for:*People hungry for Scripture, church planters, ministry leaders, Bible students, moms and dads, young adults, pastors, and anyone wanting deeper sp
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