The Well Community Church Sermons

This past Sunday, Pastor Mark Strong continued our series, In This Economy, by examining Jesus’ teaching on money in Matthew 6. Jesus reminds us that the things this world tells us to chase will not last. Instead of asking, “What can I get with what I have?” Jesus calls us to ask, “What can I give with what I’ve been given?” When money becomes our master, it can produce greed and anxiety. But when we trust our good Father, we can live with thankfulness and generosity.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar began our new series, In This Economy, with Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18. We were reminded that while the world tells us to get what we deserve, God invites us into an economy of mercy. We have been forgiven a debt we could never repay, and that mercy frees us to extend mercy to others.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar continued our Abide series from John 15:18–27, reminding us that our relationship with Jesus defines our relationship with the world. While we are called to stand firm in truth, Jesus also calls us to love people and bear witness to Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. As we abide in Jesus, we are equipped to live faithfully in the world and point others to the Savior.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar continued our series in John 15 and helped us see what it means that Jesus calls us His friends. Jesus shows us a different kind of friendship, one marked by sacrifice, vulnerability, and pursuit. He laid down His life for us, revealed Himself to us, and chose us, and now He calls us to love others in the same way. When we abide in Jesus, He changes the way we love and helps us become the kind of friends He has called us to be.

This past Sunday, Pastor Trey Etter continued our Abide series from John 15:9–11 and reminded us that Jesus invites us to experience the same love the Father has for Him. As we abide in Christ, His love transforms our hearts, and our obedience becomes a joyful response to His grace instead of an attempt to earn it. God invites us to remain close to Him so we can experience the lasting joy that comes from His presence.

This past Sunday, Chris Millar taught from John 15, reminding us that Jesus is the true vine and that lasting fruit comes from abiding in Him. We cannot produce spiritual fruit through our own strength; it is only through staying connected to Jesus that He transforms our lives and brings glory to the Father.

This past Sunday, Mitch Tidwell taught from Galatians 6:6–10, reminding us that we reap what we sow. As we sow seeds in the Spirit through our thoughts, actions, and obedience to God, He produces lasting fruit in our lives. Paul encourages us not to grow weary in doing good, trusting that God will bring a harvest in His perfect timing.

This past Sunday, Pastor Mark Strong taught from the Parable of the Sower in Mark 4, reminding us that the condition of our hearts matters. Like soil receiving a seed, our hearts must be ready for God’s Word to take deep root and produce a harvest. As we follow Jesus, He grows Christlike character in us and gives us a heart to help others follow Him. God desires to cultivate good soil in our lives—one that bears lasting fruit and points others to Jesus.

This past Sunday, Pastor Ken Abramson reminded us that walking with Jesus transforms the way we live. Looking at Psalm 23 and Lamentations 3, we were encouraged that God's steadfast love never ceases, His mercies are new every morning, and His presence gives us hope in every season. As we walk closely with Jesus, He restores our souls, leads us faithfully, and transforms us into people who help others walk with Him.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar taught the final S in the BLESS series, Share Your Story, reminding us that when the good news of Jesus becomes the best news in our lives, we will share it with others. Looking at Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, we saw how one person’s encounter with Jesus led many others to believe. Like the woman who went and told her town about Jesus, we are invited to share the best news with those God has placed around us.

This past Sunday, Pastor Aaron Sanders taught the first S in the BLESS series, Service, reminding us that service is sacrificial love for the glory of God and the good of others. From Galatians 6:2–5, we were reminded of the difference between burdens that are too heavy to carry alone and the personal responsibilities each of us are called to carry. Like the friends who brought the paralytic to Jesus, we are invited to lovingly step into the burdens of others, willing to be inconvenienced for their good, while still honoring the responsibility God has given each person.

This past Sunday, Pastor Trey Etter shared how Jesus’ dinner invitation to Levi in Luke 5:27–32 turns the ordinary table into a powerful tool for relational ministry. By intentionally focusing on the E in our BLESS series—Eating together—we see Jesus model a radical hospitality that avoids demanding people clean up before they can belong, or accepting them with no expectation of heart transformation. Instead, Jesus extends an immediate welcome and a call to repentance simultaneously. As sent ambassadors, we have the opportunity to turn ordinary meals into meaningful moments of ministry and connection

Today, we hear from Pastor Chris Millar as he focuses on listening, the second rhythm of the BLESS model. Walking through the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24, we see how Jesus beautifully modeled a ministry of proximity, patience, and thoughtful questions. Instead of rushing to fix the disciples' grief or immediately revealing His identity, He invited them to share their own story. By genuinely listening to the pain, doubts, and confusion of those around us, we cultivate the trust needed to share the gospel. Listening to others ultimately sets the table for them to hear about the unique Lordship of Jesus.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar launched our summer series, BLESS, by looking at our very first habit: Begin with Prayer. Walking through Jesus’ ministry in Luke and the early church in Acts, we see that real mission is always birthed in prayer. It’s not just a religious chore; it’s a posture of gospel dependency that aligns our hearts with God's heart for the lost. When we couple a devotion to God’s Word with consistent prayer, we guard ourselves against cold moralism. True prayer turns our hearts inside out, transforming how we love and pursue those close to us but far from God.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar concluded our 40-week journey through Scripture by looking at Revelation. Across 66 books, the Bible tells one cohesive story: God eagerly sharing His goodness by restoring all things through Jesus. While humanity constantly wanders away to find fulfillment, God relentlessly brings us home. From the Garden of Eden and the Temple to Jesus taking on flesh and the Holy Spirit dwelling inside us, God’s ultimate gift has never just been a comfortable place or physical blessings. His greatest gift is Himself, because He is the true home our hearts were made for.

This past Sunday, Pastor Chris Millar walked us through Galatians 5 to look at the powerful reality that while Jesus has completely set us free, it is shockingly easy to drift back into spiritual captivity. We often slide into one of two extremes: the exhausting treadmill of self-justification—where we try to earn what Christ has already achieved—or a boundaryless life that misuses freedom as an excuse for sin. To protect this incredible gift, we must daily preach the gospel to ourselves, exercise biblical discernment, and allow our faith to genuinely transform how we love others

Chris Millar explore Ephesians 4 to illustrate the "put off, put on" principle of the Christian life. He reminds us that because of our relationship with Jesus, we must discard the "rags" of our old nature—sensuality, greed, and hardness of heart. True transformation isn't just moral improvement; it requires being renewed in our minds to embrace a new identity. We are called to "put on" the new self, walking in the righteousness and holiness that Jesus has already purchased for us.

Andy Abramson explores Acts 10, showing how God often disrupts our comfortable religious categories to expand our mission. Using Peter’s vision of the "unclean" animals, we see that God’s plan for reconciliation has always been global, reaching across every ethnic and social boundary. Peter had to learn that the people he was avoiding were the very ones God was pursuing. When Peter obediently entered a Gentile home, God moved powerfully, reminding us that we are called to be ambassadors of a Gospel that shows no favoritism.

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.