The Well Community Church Sermons

This past Sunday, Pastor Trey Etter walked us through Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus in Acts 9, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Saul’s world was shattered as he realized his religious zeal was actually a war against the Messiah Himself. This "crushing" of his self-made identity and religious performance was necessary to make room for a new life built on Christ. Whether we are far from God or simply stale in our faith, Jesus meets us on our road, inviting us to stop "kicking against the goads" and find our true identity in Him.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar walked us through the birth of the early church in Acts 1-2, using the powerful imagery of a sailboat to describe our walk with God. Just as a boat drifts aimlessly without the wind, we often find ourselves exhausted by "rowing"—trying to manage our schedules and ministries through human effort and "motors" of self-sufficiency. We are invited instead to wait on God in expectant prayer, raise our sails through the bold proclamation of Jesus, and align our lives with the Spirit through repentance. When we stop relying on our own "diesel fuel" and surrender to the Holy Spirit, we experience the uncommon unity and supernatural power that defined the early church and continues to fuel His mission today.

Following Jesus isn’t just getting to do whatever we want and slapping Jesus’ name on it. It is progressively becoming more obedient to His commands and teaching others to do likewise. If we are going to be a church that multiplies disciples, it will require four things of us: 1) Intentionality, 2) Identifying with Jesus, 3) Inside Out Discipleship - living as followers first, servants second, and leaders last, 4) A holy discontentment over lostness in our city and the world. And, as we pursue this great mission, we’re sustained by the incredible truth that Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth, has promised to be with us always!

This past Sunday, Chris Millar shared how Jesus alone robs death of its power. We often find ourselves in "God’s waiting room," struggling with disappointments like unanswered prayers or the loss of loved ones. Like Martha, we may limit Jesus’ authority to the past or the distant future, but Jesus declares He is the Resurrection and the Life right now. Whether meeting us with "even now" hope or with empathetic tears, Jesus demonstrates that His glory is just as present at the cemetery as it is in the hospital.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar taught from Mark 11 on the "Triumphal Entry," where Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem served as a divine inspection of His people. Just as He looked for fruit on the fig tree and genuine worship in the Temple, He examines our hearts today to see if our private devotion matches our public praise. We are challenged to move beyond the "crowd" and become true disciples—cultivating a life marked by the fruit of the Spirit, fervent prayer, and a willingness to let Him "overturn" anything in our hearts that hinders His mission.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar walked us through Mark 10, contrasting the spiritual blindness of James and John with the physical blindness of Bartimaeus. While the disciples sought positions of power and glory, Bartimaeus recognized his desperate need and cried out for mercy. Pastor Chris reminded us that we are often "blind to our own blindness," assuming we deserve more from God than we have received. True sight begins when we stop striving for status and adopt the humble posture of a beggar, fully dependent on Jesus’ miraculous grace.

This past Sunday, Pastor Mark Strong shared how the Kingdom of Heaven is primarily about the eternal presence of God with man, rather than just an earthly power or a future destination. Entering this Kingdom requires more than religious performance; it demands a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus marked by loving what He loves and obeying His commands. True repentance means turning from our own control to embrace the "hidden treasure" of Christ’s presence, which is worth more than anything we might surrender.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar shared from John 1 to show how Jesus, the eternal Word, brings light and clarity to a world distorted by darkness. Just as a night light comforts a child, Jesus’ presence reveals who He truly is and invites us to become children of God by receiving Him. While we are not the source of that light, we are called to be witnesses who point others toward the grace and truth found only in Him.

In Sunday's message, Andy Abramson shared how our desire for God’s presence often ignores the reality of His holiness. While we want God to "show up" and fix our circumstances, His arrival often brings disruption before peace. As a "refiner’s fire," God doesn't come to destroy us, but to consume our sin so His image is reflected in our lives. Ultimately, this points to the Messiah who prepares us to stand before a holy God, transforming casual worship into true righteousness.

Pastor Trey Etter shares how the book of Haggai exposes our tendency to build "paneled houses" of personal comfort while leaving our spiritual lives in ruins. Like the exiles who worked hard but remained unsatisfied, we often fall into a cycle of hollow productivity when our priorities are misaligned. Trey reminded us that our discontent is frequently God’s "megaphone," calling us back to His presence. Ultimately, the Shalom we crave—true wholeness and peace—cannot be achieved through our own striving, but is found only in the person of Jesus.

Pastor Chris Millar explores Daniel 1–3 to show how consistent character, not loud rhetoric, is the key to cultural engagement. By refusing to compromise their convictions, deepening their dependence through prayer, and remaining unwavering in their worship, Daniel and his friends built a "currency of trust" that eventually turned a pagan nation toward God. Their story reminds us that we are called to be a winsome witness in our own "Babylon"—not by shouting at the culture, but by living with a humble, Christ-like devotion that points to a better King.

Pastor Chris walk us through Jeremiah 42 to show how fear and pride often drive us to ruinous decisions. Using the example of the Israelites who were "backed into a corner" by Babylon, we saw the danger of moving forward with plans we’ve already made without God, simply asking Him to rubber-stamp our agenda. However, God is eager to bless His people when they trust His promise: "I am with you." True faith means rejecting the urge to "know better" than God and instead submitting our plans to His Word and His presence.

Pastor Chris walk through 2 Kings 18-19, looking at King Hezekiah and choosing God's truth over compromise. What is it like to lean on God's presence when life hits hard?

Pastor Chris unpacks the conflict between God and Ahab, the sending of Elijah, and the illustration of God's desire of your heart.

Pastort Chris discusses God's glorious plans from Solomon's Temple through using Christ to make us His new Temple.

Pastor Chris is back to walk through God's presence in Israel, in our lives, and His will in the blessing and building of the Temple.

Pastor Mark bring us into the New Year with a focus on God's desire to create a clean heart in His people.

John 3:16'For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son. That whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.'If God was this generous, may He help our hearts to be like His.

Guest pastor Josh Clark leads us through the book of Ruth, showing that God writes powerful stories of redemption and purpose, all pointing to Jesus.

The book of Judges offers insight into what it looks like to be the King of your own world, to ignore God's rules, and the chaos that follows. We should desire leaders who point to King Jesus.

What drives you? Fear of man? Fear of results and outcomes? A fear of God should lead us toward faith-filled action, living out God's will in our lives.

What is the good life? We all look for it, seek it, want it. Let's examine what Scripture says constitutes the Good Life.

We look into some fiery and venomous serpents, and see what it means to look to God.

Pastor Chris returns with a dissection Moses and God's relationship in the wilderness, and Moses's pursuit of the Lord's presence and blessing in their journey.

College Pastor Trey Etter guides us through a dynamic analysis of the law of the covenant: the Ten Commandments.

Exodus 14:10-22Andy Abramson shares with us what it's like when God fights for you, as illustrated through the miraculous parting of the Red Sea to save the Israelites from Egypt's pursuit.

Exodus 12:21-28Pastor Chris is back, discussing God's plan in Passover, rescuing His people, and what that means for us through the promise of restoration in Christ.

Genesis 50:15-24This week, we finish the book of Genesis. College Pastor Trey Etter walks with us through the troubles of Joseph, who was persecuted, hated, cast aside, and forgotten. But in all the trials, God shows that His plans will not be thwarted by actions that men intend for evil.

The Story of God continues through Abraham's descendants. Pastor Trey Etter looks into the story of Jacob, his schemes and plans, and asks us if we actually trust God to bless us. Do you fully trust God? Or are you making backup plans instead of clinging to the Lord?

Genesis 22:1-8Abraham's (and our) journey with God is challenged with a question: 'How much do you love God?' Is it only when it works for you? Is it even when it's impossibly hard?

Genesis 15:1-6The Story continues with Pastor Chris dissecting the foreshadowing of Christ through God's covenant promise with Abraham. This is a beautiful image of the love of the Creator and Savior

Genesis 3:1-7The Story of God continues with humanity's break from relationship with God through disobedience, which we define as sin. And if you have a problem like sin, you need a solution: a Savior.

Gen. 1:1-2; 1:26-27Today, we start our year-long journey through the Bible. Beginning at the beginning, looking at creation, sin, and God's goodness.

For the fourth and final part of our series on God's better story, we read from Philippians to observe what it means to be genuinely committed to God's story and will for our lives, in how we give and serve.

Pastor Chris encourages us to trust Jesus' call to throw our nets to the other side, symbolizing a fresh start and renewed faith.

Pastor Chris leads us through 2 Samuel 12, where David is confronted by Nathaniel about his sin. When confronted with sin, how do you respond?

We start a new series this week. Join us as Lead Pastor Chris Millar walks us through living in God's story and our place in it.

College Pastor Trey Etter shares a personal message on the armor of God.

Calvin Pearson visits to walk us through God's plans versus our plans and applying wisdom to making those plans.

Church elder Mark Strong preaches this week on trust.

Trey Etter, our College pastor, analyzes envy and how to reduce its control and destruction in your life.

Psalm 22:1-8

Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs 13:20

Proverbs 10:11-21

Proverbs 4:20-27

Join us for our summer series, where we start our pursuit of wisdom and the day-to-day walking in the fear of God.

Andy Abramson leads us through Peter's sign-off for his letter, wrapping up our series on 1 Peter

Guided prayer service from the 1 Peter selection

We continue to swim through 1st Peter, analyzing the qualities and behaviors of church Elders.