Episodes
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THE GOD YOU ARE LOOKING FOR || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
Sincere belief doesn’t make something true, and plenty of people around us are searching for answers in the wrong places. In this message from Acts 17, Austin Lee shows how Paul used an altar to “the unknown god” to start a conversation in Athens, and how we can meet people where they are without...
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CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE || Jeremy Brandt
When the story gets uncomfortable, our instinct is to manage it. In this message from Matthew 28, Jeremy Brandt contrasts the guards and chief priests who bought a cover story with the risen Jesus, who holds all authority and sends His people out to tell the truth.
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STRONG ENOUGH TO LOSE || Landon Miller
Samson had the strength to tear apart a lion but couldn't say no to compromise — and his story is a warning that having gifts from God isn't the same as living for God. In this message, Landon Miller traces Samson's calling, his slow collapse into compromise, and the moment his failure met God's...
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DON'T WASTE YOUR PRISON || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
What do you do when God opens the door but tells you to stay? In this message from Acts 16, Austin Lee walks through Paul and Silas's beating, imprisonment, and midnight worship to show that our hardest circumstances can become the exact platform God uses to reach someone else.
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GRACE PLUS NOTHING || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
Is faith in Jesus ever enough on its own, or does it need something added? In this message from Acts 15, Curtis Rosinski traces the early church's first major theological crisis to show that the gospel was always meant for all nations, that grace alone saves, and that Christ's finished work…
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MAKE JESUS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE || Justin Kessler
Can God really use someone like you to make a difference? In this back-to-school message, Justin Kessler unpacks Jesus's words in Matthew 5:13-16 to show that ordinary, unimpressive people have always been the ones God chooses to carry His light into the world.
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GOOD ENOUGH || Faith Lou
Being "good" isn't good enough — and that's actually good news. In this message from Mark 10:13-27, Faith Lou traces Jesus's encounter with children and with a rich young ruler to show that the Kingdom of God isn't earned by good works; it's received like a child, through faith.
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ROOTS || Tim Johnson
Camp doesn't have to be just a moment. What happens when we get out of the norm to seek God together can go so deep that we never fully recover — and that's exactly the point. In this post-camp message, Tim walks through 2 Timothy 1:1–7 and the relationship between Paul and Timothy as a picture…
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IF I COULD JUST SAY HELLO || Landon Miller
Have you ever felt distant from God — not because you stopped believing, but because the connection just felt gone? You tried prayer, worship, Scripture, and nothing felt like it used to. You're not alone. Elijah felt the same way. In this message from 1 Kings 19, a pastor opens up about his own...
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THE ONLY STORY THAT MATTERS || Dave Ray
Three stories are being written about you right now — the story others write about you, the story you write about yourself, and the story God is writing. In Exodus 3–4, Moses had every excuse not to answer God's call. He carried the weight of what others thought of him, his own deep insecurities,...
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FROM ATTENDEE TO APPRENTICE || Quentin Peyton
Jesus didn't invite the disciples to attend. He invited them to become. In this message, guest speaker Quentin Peyton walks through Matthew 4:18–23 and the moment Jesus called his first disciples — not just to follow him, but to be formed by him until the day he would send them out to do the…
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A NEW KIND OF FAMILY || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
We all long for real connection. But we live in a world that offers endless shallow relationships while leaving us feeling utterly alone. Acts 11 shows us what happens when the gospel breaks through every barrier we build — and what it looks like when people who would never naturally belong...
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THE GOSPEL IS FOR EVERYONE || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
Peter walked into a Gentile home — something no Jewish man was supposed to do. But God had already prepared the room. Cornelius had gathered his family and friends. The Holy Spirit fell before Peter even finished preaching. And in one afternoon, the gospel broke through a wall that centuries of...
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YOU WERE SAVED TO BE SENT || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In Acts 10:1–23, we see a pattern God still uses today: he prepares hearts supernaturally, but he chooses ordinary people to deliver the message. The question isn't whether God is at work around us. The question is whether we will show up. This message from WoodsEdge Student Ministry explores…
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THE DISCIPLE NOBODY REMEMBERS || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message, Curtis Rosinski unpacks what Acts 9 teaches about ordinary obedience — why God deliberately chooses obscurity, why faithfulness doesn't require a spotlight, and why your quiet yes might matter more than you'll ever know this side of eternity.
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CLOSE BUT FAR || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
You can be around the right things and still miss God completely. In this message, Curtis Rosinski walks through Acts 8:9–40 and asks the question every person in the room needs to sit with: are you following Jesus, or are you following what Jesus can do for you? In Acts 8, two men encounter the...
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IS YOUR PAIN GOD'S PLAN? || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
In Acts 8:1–8, Pastor Justin Kessler unpacks what happens when ordinary believers are forced out of their comfort zone and into mission. Philip — one of the seven appointed to serve tables — ends up in Samaria, crossing centuries of ethnic hatred to bring the gospel to people Jews refused to...
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THE GARDENER KNOWS YOUR NAME || Justin Kessler || Easter 2026
You've heard the Easter story. But have you seen what's buried inside it? In John 20, Pastor Justin Kessler digs beneath the surface of the resurrection account and uncovers something most of us have never been told. When John sets the scene in a garden, he is not giving a casual detail. He is...
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YOUR FAITHFULNESS IS NOT INVISIBLE || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
Have you ever felt like no one sees what your faithfulness is costing you? In Acts 6:8–7:60, Stephen — a man appointed simply to distribute food to widows — stands before the most powerful religious council in Jerusalem and gives one of the boldest defenses of the gospel in the entire New...
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THE BOLDNESS OF THE EARLY CHURCH || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message from Acts 5, we look at the moment when the apostles were arrested for preaching about Jesus—and yet refused to stop sharing the gospel. Even after being beaten and warned by the religious leaders, they continued proclaiming that Jesus is the Messiah and that salvation is found in...
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THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE || Justin Kessler
In this message, Justin explores the spiritual discipline of service and what it means to follow Jesus as a servant. Looking at the life and teaching of Christ, we are reminded that service is not an optional activity in the Christian life—it is at the very heart of discipleship. When we practice...
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FIVE TRUTHS I WISH I KNEW AT 15 || Justin Kessler
In this message, Pastor Justin Kessler shares five truths he wishes someone had told him at 15—truths shaped by seasons of addiction, brokenness, and ultimately God’s redeeming grace. Through personal testimony and biblical encouragement, we are reminded that God truly redeems all things, that...
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ARE YOU SPIRITUALLY LUKEWARM? || Toby Smith
In this message from Revelation 3:16–20, Toby Smith challenges us to reconsider what it really means to be “lukewarm.” Rather than addressing a lack of passion or emotion, Jesus was confronting a deeper issue—self-reliance that slowly disconnects us from the source of true spiritual life. Through...
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WHY REVIVAL BEGINS WITH OBEDIENCE || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message from Acts 5:12–16, we take a closer look at the early church and ask a simple but searching question: what made them different? In the face of opposition and pressure, the believers were marked by unity, bold prayer, and a deep reverence for God. Rather than asking for comfort or...
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EVANGELISM IS FOR EVERYONE || Curtis Rosinski
In this message, Pastor Curtis Rosinski reminds us that evangelism is not reserved for a few gifted speakers, it is the joyful responsibility of every follower of Jesus. Through Scripture and real stories, we are confronted with the reality that millions of people have never heard the good news,...
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THE COST OF SPIRITUAL PERFORMANCE || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
In this message, Austin Lee walks through Acts 5:1–11 and confronts the danger of living a filtered faith before a holy God. Through the story of Ananias and Sapphira, we are reminded that God is not interested in spiritual performance or appearances—He desires honesty, integrity, and hearts that...
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HOW THE GOSPEL CREATES TRUE UNITY || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Justin Kessler teaches from Acts 4:32–37, giving us a deeper look at the unity and generosity of the early church. In the midst of cultural tension, persecution, and uncertainty, the believers were described as being one in heart and mind—sharing their lives, their...
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PRAYING FOR BOLDNESS || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
In this message, Justin Kessler teaches from Acts 4:23–31, showing how the early church responded to opposition, pressure, and uncertainty, not with fear, but with prayer. Instead of asking God for safety or escape, they lifted their eyes to the Sovereign Lord, trusting that He rules over all...
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DISCOMFORT CREATES GROWTH || John Carswell
In this message, Pastor John Carswell challenges students to see following Jesus as a life of purpose, perseverance, and mission. Teaching from Matthew 28 and James 1, he reminds us that the call to make disciples is not always easy, but it is always worth it. God uses trials, obedience, and...
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THE DISCIPLINE OF GENEROSITY || Justin Kessler
In this message, Pastor Justin Kessler teaches on the spiritual discipline of generosity, reminding students that God is not reluctant to bless—He is generous, faithful, and eager to pour out His goodness. Through Scripture, stories, and practical steps of faith, Justin shows how trusting God…
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HOW TO BE BOLD FOR JESUS || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Curtis Rosinski teaches from Acts 4 about what it means to live with boldness through the power of the Holy Spirit. Looking at Peter and John’s courage before the religious leaders, he reminds students that boldness isn’t about personality—it’s about being filled with the...
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THE GOD WHO SEES & RESTORES || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Austin Lee teaches from Acts 3 about the healing of the lame beggar and the power of Jesus to restore what’s broken. Through this story, we see that Jesus doesn’t just fix what’s on the surface—He restores people to purpose, calling us to walk, leap, and live for His…
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BE THE CHURCH || Justin Kessler || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Justin Kessler teaches from Acts 2:42–47 about what it truly means to be the Church. Looking at the example of the early believers, he unpacks how God calls us to live with devotion, generosity, community, and purpose. Through practical stories and challenges, Pastor…
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HOW TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING || Curtis Rosinski
In this message, Pastor Curtis challenges students to consider what happens after a " spiritual high" or a breakthrough moment with God. Teaching from Acts 2, Romans 13, and James 1, he reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about chasing mountaintop moments but learning to walk with Jesus…
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BOLD FAITH BEGINS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Austin walks through Acts 2 and the powerful moment when Peter, once fearful and uncertain, stands filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly preaches the gospel. Through this first Spirit-filled sermon, we see how the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary people into courageous...
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DO YOU WANT THE FIRE OF GOD || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Curtis Rosinski explores Acts 2:1–13 and what it truly means to experience the fire of God. From the story of Pentecost to historic moves of God like the Welsh Revival, we see that prayer always precedes revival. The Holy Spirit still moves today—often in ways that…
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WHY REST MATTERS || Justin Kessler
In this message, Pastor Justin invites us to slow down, step away from hustle culture, and rediscover the gift of Sabbath rest. Drawing from history, Scripture, and our modern struggles with hurry and distraction, he reminds us that Sabbath is more than just a day off—it is a sacred rhythm of...
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WHY WAITING ISN'T WASTED || Austin Lee || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Austin Lee teaches from Acts 1:12–26 and reminds us that waiting on the Lord is never wasted time. Just as the disciples waited between Jesus’ ascension and the coming of the Spirit, we too are called to seasons of waiting. Austin unpacks how true waiting looks like...
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THE MISSION ISN'T FINISHED || Curtis Rosinski || The Book of Acts
In this message, Pastor Curtis Rosinski examines Jesus’ final words to His disciples in Acts 1 and their significance for us today. The same Spirit that empowered the early church empowers us now—to live on mission, to love our neighbors, and to carry the unstoppable gospel to the ends of the...
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THE POWER OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY || Justin Kessler || The Vision
In this message, Pastor Justin unpacks what it means to practice community as a vital part of following Jesus. Drawing from Acts, Genesis, and the life of Jesus, he shows how true spiritual growth doesn’t happen in isolation but in circles of family, friendship, and shared life. From confessing…
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THE VALUES OF WOODSEDGE STUDENT MINISTRY || Justin Kessler || The Vision
In this message, Pastor Justin unpacks the core values of WoodsEdge Students—Worship, Community, Discipleship, and Mission—and shows how these values shape who we are and where we’re headed as a church. Using Acts 2:42-47, we see how the early church lived out these values every day and how we…
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THE MISSION AND VISION OF WOODSEDGE STUDENTS || Justin Kessler || The Vision
In this message, Pastor Justin shares the heart behind our mission and vision at WoodsEdge. We long to see Houston become a city of God—a place transformed by revival. But vision alone isn’t enough. Justin unpacks how Jesus calls us to Love God and Love People and how that becomes our daily…
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RECIPE FOR REVIVAL || Justin Kessler || The Vision
In this message from 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Justin walks us through a powerful “Recipe for Revival.” What do you do when you face battles too big to fight on your own? When the odds are stacked against you, and fear is knocking at your door? Through the story of King Jehoshaphat, we discover…
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NEIGHBOR TO FAMILY || Phill Kwon || The Mission
In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-19, Pastor Phill Kwon teaches on what it truly means to love like Jesus—turning neighbors into family. Drawing from Paul’s deep affection for the Thessalonians, we see that sharing the Gospel isn’t just about words; it’s about sharing our lives. Whether...
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HOW TO LIVE ON MISSION || Shafer Hunt || The Mission
In this message to our student ministry, we dig into what it really means to live on mission. It’s not just about serving on a trip or doing something “big” for God—it’s about faithfully pointing people to Jesus in your everyday life. Through stories, Scripture, and four practical questions, we...
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THE HOLY SPIRIT'S ROLE IN MISSIONS || Lee Curry || The Mission
In this message from Lee Curry, we explore the vital role of the Holy Spirit in both witnessing through us and to us. Through John 15, we see how the Spirit empowers believers to share the gospel boldly and convicts hearts with truth. Lee unpacks how the Holy Spirit isn’t just a distant power...
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THE GREAT COMMISSION || Brycen Paulo || The Mission
What does it mean to live on mission—and why does it matter? In this powerful message, Brycen Paulo reminds us that every believer has a purpose: to share the good news of Jesus. Rooted in Matthew 28:16–20 and Acts 1:8, this teaching explores why mission isn’t just a suggestion—it’s our calling
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LIVE BOLDLY FOR CHRIST || Brycen Paulo
In this powerful and honest message, Brycen Paulo encourages students to stand firm in their faith—even when the pressure to conform is strong. Through a story of complete darkness in a cave and the biblical example of Daniel, Bryson unpacks what it means to obey God before the pressure hits, to...
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HOW TO FIND JOY IN EVERY SEASON || Justin Kessler || Philippians
In this episode, we explore Paul’s closing words to the Philippians—a letter written from prison, yet overflowing with peace, contentment, and joy. How is that possible? Because Paul’s focus wasn’t on his circumstances—it was on Christ. We’ll talk about how to handle anxiety, conflict, and...
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THE END GOAL OF LIFE || Curtis Rosinski || Philippians
What are you really chasing in life? In this powerful message from Philippians 3:1–14, we’re reminded that our deepest purpose isn’t found in achievements, performance, or checking spiritual boxes—but in knowing Christ personally. Paul lays aside his most impressive credentials to embrace…
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