The Well: Sermon Video

Embracing the Gospel happens at a point in time and over time. This summer, we are examining encounters with Jesus and how they changed the people and situations around him. Speaker: Joe Buitrago

When Thomas doubts, instead of condemning, Jesus responds by coming nearer. Thomas's encounter with Jesus shows us that doubt is not unbelief. Doubts handled properly can be a catalyst to a stronger faith. Speaker: Josh Hawley

It is impossible to have an encounter with Jesus and not be transformed. When a demon-possessed man encounters Jesus, not only is he made clean, he is commissioned to tell others what Jesus did for him. No one is outside of God's reach or power.  Speaker: Joe Buitrago

Nicodemus came to Jesus thinking that he already earned his salvation. Jesus reminded him that our salvation has nothing to do with the works of our hands, but everything to do with the saving work of Christ.  Speaker: Ka'eo Yoshikawa

The rich young ruler comes to Jesus trying to understand how to obtain eternal life. He did not expect that following Jesus would be an invitation to give up everything he thought would make him important enough to obtain eternal life. The most loving thing God can do for us is separate us from the things that separate us from Him. Speaker: Jordan Hogue

Mary shows extravagant love and worship to Jesus through her act of sacrifice. While being ridiculed by some of the disciples present in the room, her response is what everyone else should have been doing. May we find the courage to love and worship in the same way. Speaker: Mike Slayden

On the road to Emmaus, we see who Jesus is and what he came to do. It shows us that we can't see Jesus for who he is until God reveals him to us, and ultimately, encounters with Jesus are meant to be shared. Speaker: Mike Cirricione

When Jesus encounters the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda, he asks him one question: Do you want to be healed? When we encounter Jesus, we must also be honest about our condition to find freedom.The Well is a safe place to be broken. Come to re:gen any Monday night. Speaker: Mike Slayden

After conquering the land, the eastern tribes return home and build an altar. The rest of Israel assumes the worst and rallies in war against their brothers and sisters to guard against idolatry. Yet in the Book of Judges, these people who immediately rallied against kin don't even know the Lord just two generations later. Let us heed Joshua's final words and present our wills to stand against culture and prevent spiritual drift. As for us and our houses, let us serve the Lord. Speaker: Brad Bell

More than half the book of Joshua is devoted to dividing the land. After waiting for over 700 years for God to fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant, this allotment shows that God is faithful to his promises and it shows us that just like the Levites, our great inheritance is not land, but God. Speaker: Mike Slayden