Wellspring Church Sermon Podcast

Discover how Colossians 3:1–11 calls believers to seek the things above, put off the old self, and be transformed into the image of Christ. In this message from the “Fully Alive” series, Pastor Matt Ayars explores how the goal of the Christian life is not merely experience, but true spiritual transformation through union with Jesus.

Discover what it means to be rooted in Christ in Colossians 2:6–15—why Jesus is enough, and how to live fully alive in Him without adding anything else to the gospel.

What does it really mean to be fully alive?In this episode, we dive into Colossians 1:21–23 and uncover the heart of the gospel: reconciliation. Once we were alienated from God—separated, broken, and distant—but through Jesus, we’ve been brought near and made whole.As the Holy Spirit continues to move in fresh and unexpected ways, one thing must never change: we are called to be a people who are reconciled—both to God and to one another.In this message, you’ll hear:Why reconciliation is essential to spiritual lifeHow unforgiveness and division quietly drain joy and vitalityWhat it looks like to love one another well in the body of ChristWhy forgiveness isn’t optional—it’s central to the gospelNo matter how much changes around us, this remains the same:We forgive. We love. We live reconciled.If you’re carrying the weight of broken relationships or longing for deeper connection with God and others, this episode will encourage and challenge you.

In this episode, Pastor Matt Ayars takes a deeper look at Epistle to the Colossians 1:15–20 and the breathtaking truth of Christ’s supremacy. Jesus is not just part of the gospel—He is the center of it all. He is the image of the invisible God, the creator and sustainer of all things, and the head of the Church.Addressing the temptation to add “something more” to faith, this episode reminds us that salvation is found in Christ alone. You don’t need Jesus plus anything—Jesus is enough.You’ll hear teaching on:the supremacy and divinity of Christwhy nothing can be added to Jesusreconciliation through the crosswhat it means to live fully alive in HimIf you’ve been striving, searching, or wondering if you’re missing something in your faith, this message calls you back to the simplicity and power of Christ alone.

In this message from Epistle to the Colossians, Pastor Matt Ayars reminds us that Jesus—not us—is the head of the Church. Through powerful, real-life moments of ministry, this episode calls us to release control, trust the Holy Spirit, and follow wherever Jesus leads. When we’re weary or uncertain, we’re reminded: you can’t—but He can.

Easter wasn’t about Jesus coming back halfway alive.He walked out of the tomb completely whole—and He didn’t die so you could live halfway either.Too many of us are settling for “partially alive” Christianity… stuck in the same struggles, the same patterns, the same spiritual limp.But what if Jesus is actually enough?Enough to save you.Enough to change you.Enough to make you fully alive.This Sunday we’re kicking off a brand new series in Colossians called Fully Alive—and it starts with one bold truth:It’s not Jesus and…It’s just Jesus.Join us and discover what it really means to live in the power of the resurrection.

Easter Sunday sermon

Good Friday sermon.

Palm Sunday sermon on Matthew 21 exploring Jesus as the true King, the meaning of Hosanna, and Christ’s call to rebel against the world, the flesh, and the devil.

A sermon on Deuteronomy 8 about moving from the wilderness into God’s promises through wholehearted obedience, trust, and surrender to Christ.

What do you do when you don’t feel God? In this message, Pastor Matt explores Jesus’ cry from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” and what it teaches us about faith in difficult seasons. Even when we cannot see or feel God at work, the Holy Spirit is moving in ways we often cannot perceive. This sermon is a reminder that the Christian life is sustained not by feelings, but by trust in the truth of God’s Word.

A sermon on Exodus 16 about manna, grumbling, and learning to trust God daily. Discover how Jesus, the true bread from heaven, teaches us to depend on him.

Jesus leads us into the wilderness not to punish us, but to form us. Explore Lent as spiritual detox, exposing idols and shame so God can heal us with holy love.

A sermon from Acts 4:23–31 on praying together, Spirit-filled boldness, and how God grows His church through prayer—not strategy.

In this Ash Wednesday message, Pastor Matt walks us through Psalm 51 and the heart of Lent: coming face to face with our own brokenness and inviting God to do what only he can do—create a clean heart within us. Through a powerful testimony and David’s prayer of repentance, we’re reminded that Lent is not about fixing ourselves, but surrendering fully to God’s transforming grace. This teaching calls us to eliminate distractions, practice honest confession, and allow the Holy Spirit to lovingly confront our sin so real healing can begin. As we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we’re invited into forty days of humility, repentance, and renewal—acknowledging that we cannot save ourselves, but Jesus can.

When Prayer is Hard

What if the Lord’s Prayer isn’t just something we recite… but something that reshapes our entire lives?This Sunday, we’re slowing down and walking line by line through the Our Father—discovering how Jesus teaches us to pray, reorder our priorities, forgive deeply, trust daily, and live for God’s kingdom instead of our own.It’s the gospel in a nutshell.It’s a template for real prayer.And it’s a wake-up call for our hearts.Join us as we learn to pray like Jesus taught—and let God change us from the inside out.

Discover why prayer isn’t about performance or persuasion, but about inner transformation. In this message from Matthew 6:5–8, learn how meeting God in secret reshapes our hearts, reorders our loves, and draws us into His presence.

A sermon from Jonah 4 on God’s mercy, Jonah’s anger, and the hard question of what we value most. Learn why sharing your faith is essential, how comfort can become an idol, and why compassion for the lost is a mark of spiritual maturity.

A sermon on Jonah 3 exploring how God’s Word carries power even through reluctant obedience, calling sinners to repentance, transforming communities, and revealing a mercy generous enough to offend the religious and save the lost.

What do you do when life feels too dark, too messy, and too far gone to fix?In this sermon from the book of Jonah, we journey into one of Scripture’s most powerful images: Jonah crying out to God from the belly of the fish—the darkest, messiest place imaginable. From that depth, Jonah prays… and God hears him.This message explores two profound truths. First, there is no situation too broken, no place too dark, and no sin too shameful for God’s grace to reach. Whether the mess is of our own making or the result of circumstances beyond our control, God hears our cry and is able to rescue.But the story doesn’t end there.Jonah’s rescue raises an uncomfortable question: What happens after grace finds us? God doesn’t just save Jonah—He sends him back out. This sermon challenges us to consider whether grace has truly transformed us or merely made us comfortable. Are we willing to love the world the way God does, even when it costs us something?If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, ashamed, or hesitant to step into God’s call, this message invites you to stop hiding, trust God’s power to rescue, and be ready for what He asks next.Scripture Focus: Jonah 2Theme: Grace, repentance, transformation, and God’s mission to the worldSubscribe for more sermons and teachings from Wellspring Church, and share this message with someone who needs to hear that God still hears prayers—even from the belly of the fish.

What if the book of Jonah isn’t a children’s story—but a mirror for the church?This message kicks off Wellspring’s 2026 focus on evangelism with a bold call to wake up, stop running, and start sharing our faith. Listen now and ask yourself: where is God calling you to go?

As we look back on one year and step into another, it’s natural to think about resolutions—health, finances, habits, and goals. But in this message, we’re invited to consider something deeper: the intentional nature of the Christian life and the call to renew our covenant with God.Using everyday experiences—from crowded gyms in January to stalled Bible-reading plans—this sermon explores why spiritual growth doesn’t happen accidentally. Through reflections on Scripture reading, prayer, fasting, relationships, and spiritual disciplines, we’re reminded that formation requires deliberate surrender, not perfection.At the heart of this message is the meaning of covenant renewal. Baptism marks the beginning of the covenant, but renewal calls us to remember who we belong to and to recommit ourselves—body, mind, and spirit—to Christ. Drawing from Scripture, the sermon emphasizes that while we cannot live “all in” by our own strength, Jesus does for us what we cannot do for ourselves.This message closes with a word of grace and hope: when we fail, we don’t quit—we return. God’s mercies are new every morning, and faithfulness is lived one moment of surrender at a time.A timely message for anyone entering a new year asking not just, “What will I change?” but, “Who am I living for?”

A Christmas Eve reflection on the Incarnation, exploring how the light of Christ shines through sacrifice, love, and self-giving, drawn from John 1 and celebrated in candlelight and communion.

Advent sermon on John 3:16–17 proclaiming God’s repeated message, “I love you,” and inviting us to look to Jesus, trust His saving love, and live as people formed by what’s worth repeating.

In this message from the Gospel of Luke, we explore the meaning of new birth, faith, and joy through the stories of Mary, Zechariah, and the promise of regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Drawing connections between Advent, Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, and the church’s celebration of baptism, this sermon reflects on what it truly means to be “born again.”At the heart of the message is Mary’s song—the Magnificat—and the powerful idea of a soul that “magnifies” the Lord. Rather than adding anything to God, worship, sacraments, and faithful obedience make God’s grace, presence, and love visible in the world. Baptism, in particular, is presented as a profound act of new birth, spiritual victory, and joy—an outward sign of an invisible grace.Through theological reflection, personal stories, and a vivid baptismal account from Haiti, this sermon invites listeners to consider how they respond when God shows up in a special way. Will we resist, doubt, or ignore—or will we bow, receive, and allow God to rekindle the flame of joy?This message culminates in the reminder that nothing brings greater joy to the Father than when one lost sheep is found and welcomed home.

In this sermon from Matthew 2, Pastor Matt explores how the star that guided the wise men reveals a powerful truth: God wants to be near to us, and nothing can stop Him. This message invites us to look both backward to Christ’s first coming and forward to His return, discovering how hope reshapes the way we live right now.You’ll hear:• Why hope changes human behavior• What the star teaches us about God’s promises• Why Jesus came in humility and darkness• What Advent really means beyond Christmas Day• How Christ’s return should shape our choices today• Why Jesus is the Light in our darkness and the Bread of Life• How Christmas is not just comfort—but a missionThis is a message about certainty in an uncertain world, light in the darkest places, and a Savior who will come again.Scripture: Matthew 2:1–3, 9–10If this message encouraged you, like the video, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope this Christmas season.

What if the heaviest thing in your life isn’t what happened to you—but your refusal to let it go?In this Christ the King / Thanksgiving message from Isaiah 65, Pastor Matt Ayars explores God’s promise of “new heavens and a new earth” and what that means for our past, our pain, and our future. Starting with a lighthearted Thanksgiving reflection (yes, including Adam and Eve, Louisiana, and a cast iron bathtub!), he moves into a deeply pastoral call to stop reliving “the crud” and start living in the joy of new creation.In this sermon, Pastor Matt talks about:Why we can’t change other people or our circumstances—but we can changeHow God doesn’t just redeem parts of our lives, but all of itThe danger of building our identity around our wounds and grievancesWhat it means to “let it go” at the cross—reallyHow Christians can resist an angry culture with the weapon of joyThe hope that our pain is real, but not final or foreverIf you’re carrying something heavy—old church hurt, family wounds, fear, anger, or grief—this message invites you to bring it to Jesus, trust His strength to lift what you can’t, and step into the gladness and joy of the new creation He is already bringing to life in you.🙌 If this sermon encourages you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who needs hope heading into the holidays.

When we think about the cross, most of us picture Jesus taking on the penalty of our sin so we don’t have to—our guilt wiped away, the debt paid in full. That’s gloriously true. But in Isaiah 52–53, we see something even deeper: Jesus doesn’t just carry the penalty of sin, he enters into the consequences of sin—our shame, humiliation, betrayal, estrangement, and relational wreckage—and absorbs it into himself so that we can be healed.In this message from Isaiah’s “Suffering Servant” passage, Pastor Matt explores how Christ steps under the rug instead of letting anything stay hidden. He doesn’t numb our pain; he goes into it. We talk about how sin is not merely a legal problem but a relational one, how broken relationships and deep wounds become “cursed ground” in our hearts, and how Jesus wants to heal that ground so real fruit can grow. This sermon presses into the hard question: will we let Jesus not only take our penalty, but also our humiliation—and will we join him in costly forgiveness so that others can be set free?If you’ve carried deep relational hurt, resentment, or shame—and if you’re hungry for more than “I’m forgiven, but I’m still not healed”—this message is for you.Subscribe for more sermons and teachings, and if this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded: he doesn’t just forgive us. He heals us.

A sermon on Isaiah 9:2-8.

A sermon on Isaiah 6, the holiness of God, and the hope for change.

Pastor Matt shares powerful stories from the persecuted church in Nigeria, teaching at West Africa Theological Seminary, and discovering the secret of contentment from Philippians 4—showing how obedience, Scripture, and God’s provision sustain believers through persecution and hardship.

Scott Stogner preaches on the Joy of Pressing on!

True joy isn’t found in pride, comfort, or control—it’s found in humility. In this message from Philippians 2:1–11, Pastor Matt Ayars unpacks how humility is the key to restoring joy in our lives. Joy flows from reconciled relationships, and reconciliation requires humility. Joy grows as we serve others, and service demands humility. Joy deepens as we obey God’s call, and obedience, too, begins with humility. At the center of it all stands Jesus—who humbled himself even to death on a cross. His example shows us that the way up in God’s kingdom is always down, and that lasting joy is born in a surrendered heart.

Hungry people don’t always know they’re hungry—until they catch a whiff. In this message, Pastor Matt shows how the Spirit is stirring a hunger for Jesus in our culture and how the church must steward the gospel well.We unpack what that looks like: knowing the gospel clearly, living it with integrity, sharing it wisely, guarding it from distortion, and investing it in people. Just like the aroma of fresh bread draws us to the table, our lives should carry the aroma of Christ that awakens hunger for him.

We live in a world of endless hurry—overflowing calendars, constant distractions, and an addiction to busyness. Yet the irony is clear: despite more time-saving devices than ever before, we feel like we have less time. In this message, Pastor Matt Ayars explores what it means to give our time back to God, to set healthy boundaries, and to resist the storm of boundaryless chaos.Drawing from Haitian culture, the biblical vision of Sabbath, and insights from John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, this sermon challenges us to slow down, simplify, and embrace silence, solitude, Sabbath, and slowness as spiritual practices.How we spend our time is how we spend our lives—and who we become. Jesus not only calls us to obey his teaching but to adopt his unhurried lifestyle. Let’s stop wasting time and rediscover life as God intended.

In this message from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means to be a cheerful giver and why our approach to money reveals the true condition of our hearts. While Jesus didn’t talk about money more than any other subject, he did speak about it often—because money is never just about money. How we think about, spend, and manage our resources points to where our trust lies and what we value most.This sermon explores:Paul’s teaching that God supplies seed for sowing and multiplies generosity.Why Jesus warned about money’s power to become an idol.How money often becomes a false measure of our worth and a cover for shame.The call to give sacrificially, not just from abundance, but from trust in God’s provision.Join us as we learn how generosity frees us from the grip of money, reveals our faith in Christ, and leads us into deeper joy.

Discover how Exodus 15:22–27 shows that the way out of life’s struggles is often the long road of love. Learn how God transforms bitterness into blessing through the cross and teaches us to trust Him in the wilderness.

Discover why God chose a tent for his dwelling in Exodus and what the Tabernacle teaches us today about accessibility, holiness, evangelism, and trusting God in life’s deserts.

Discover how the Ten Commandments reveal more than rules—they point us to a living relationship with God. This sermon explores the heart of the law, its fulfillment in Christ, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, showing that salvation is not just forgiveness but a new heart that truly loves God and others.

Discover how the Ten Commandments reveal that God’s boundaries are not restrictions but pathways to true freedom. This message explores the holiness of God, the danger of idolatry, and the call to love God and others as the foundation of life with Him.

In this sermon from Exodus 3, Pastor Matt Ayars unpacks Moses’ encounter at the burning bush, showing how God’s presence transforms barren wilderness into holy ground and brings real freedom from sin through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ever feel like life is running you instead of the other way around? Stuck in routines, burdens, or circumstances that feel impossible to shake? You’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. 💬 This week at Wellspring, we kicked off our new sermon series Exodus: The Way Out. God has a plan to get you unstuck, and it starts with His presence. Catch the message and read the blog to see how the story of Exodus speaks to our lives today.

This sermon on Matthew 13:44–46 focuses on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price to emphasize the surpassing value of the Kingdom of God. It highlights the call to total surrender—selling all—for the sake of possessing what is of ultimate worth. The message distinguishes between those who stumble upon the kingdom and those who search for it, showing that both responses require wholehearted commitment. It also stresses the joy that accompanies true discovery and the necessity of securing one’s faith with intentionality. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to reorient their priorities, recognizing that only in Christ can true freedom, peace, and purpose be found.

Can ordinary believers really understand the Bible? Jesus says yes—and more than that, He calls us to be faithful stewards of both the Old and New Testament truths. In this powerful message, Pastor Matt challenges us to guard the gospel, embrace sound doctrine, and rise up as disciple-makers in a world desperate for truth. Don’t miss this call to deeper discipleship and biblical faithfulness.

A thought-provoking sermon exploring the doctrine of hell through Matthew 13:47–50. Pastor Matt Ayars examines eternal conscious torment, annihilationism, and universalism, offering biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and a call to respond to the gospel with truth and hope.

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Matt Ayars delivers a moving message rooted in the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast from Matthew 13. Through vivid personal stories from his time as a missionary in Haiti and a powerful testimony from a friend named Charlie, Pastor Matt reminds us that God often works through what seems small, hidden, and insignificant. Whether it’s a long, grueling hike to a mountaintop church in the Haitian countryside or the simple act of giving away a pair of shoes, God’s kingdom grows not through spectacle, but through everyday obedience.

This sermon explores Jesus’s parable of the wheat and the weeds, highlighting themes of patience, rest, and trusting God’s timing. Learn why spiritual growth often happens slowly—and why waiting in peace is an act of faith.

In this opening episode of our new summer series Stories by the Sea, Pastor Matt Ayars takes us deep into the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. With honesty, humor, and powerful conviction, he explores the four kinds of soil—hard, shallow, thorny, and good—and challenges us to examine the true condition of our hearts.Are we resistant to conviction? Emotionally driven but lacking depth? Distracted by the noise of modern life? Or are we bearing lasting spiritual fruit?Along the way, Pastor Matt draws on personal stories, pastoral wisdom, and the rich symbolism of Jesus teaching by the sea. He reminds us that transformation—not just information—is the goal of God’s word, and that entering the life of faith requires a death to self through the waters of baptism.This episode will challenge you to move beyond mediocre Christianity and into a deeper, richer walk with Jesus.📖 Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23🎙 Series: Stories by the Sea🪴 Theme: Spiritual Growth, Heart Posture, DiscipleshipSubscribe and join us weekly as we journey through Jesus’ parables by the sea—stories that still speak life and transformation today.

In this final message of our Holy Spirit series, Pastor Matt explores the power and purpose of spiritual gifts—what they are, why they matter, and how they fit into God’s plan to work through us, not just for us or in us. With humor, honesty, and clarity, this sermon walks through 1 Corinthians 12 and challenges believers to discover their spiritual gifts, use them in humility, and trust God with the outcomes. You’ll also learn how to take a spiritual gifts inventory (QR code included) and why every follower of Jesus is called to get off the sidelines and into the game.