Wayman Wednesday - Pastor Mitchell CFM Sermons

Has your faith become comfortable - but stopped changing you?

In this 1976 message, Pastor Wayman Mitchell explores Jesus’ teaching about new wine and old wineskins. His challenge is personal: are we still responding to the Holy Spirit, or have we become satisfied with yesterday’s experience?

This episode of the Wayman Wednesday Podcast examines the nature, expression, and relevance of the gospel—and the danger of allowing a living faith to settle into religious routine.

Discover why the gospel calls for responsive hearts, how its message reaches people across cultures and generations, and why Mitchell emphasizes an ongoing filling of the Holy Spirit.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Gospel as New Wine

00:31 Why the Gospel Must Be Revolutionary

01:47 When Religion Becomes Routine

03:01 Luke 5:36–39 — New Wine and Old Wineskins

04:32 What “New Wine” Represents

05:04 A Gospel of Change, Power, and Surrender

07:14 The Gospel’s Transforming Effects

08:22 The Permanent State of the Gospel

08:58 The Danger of Putting New Wine in Old Wineskins

11:11 The Gospel Needs Flexible Receptacles

13:00 Carrying the Gospel Across Generations

16:08 A Gospel Relevant for Every Age

18:13 Why the Gospel Must Meet Today’s Needs

20:20 Old Religious Structures and New Wine

21:20 Becoming Expressions of the Gospel

22:20 The Danger of Aged Wine

24:00 When People Prefer Mild Christianity

26:19 The Cure: Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

27:57 Keeping the Gospel Fresh and Active

29:09 Pentecost: Drunk with New Wine

30:29 The Holy Spirit’s Transforming Power

31:10 What Is Happening Here?

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Crowds, influence, and religious knowledge can create a convincing image—but Jesus looks for something deeper: a genuinely changed heart.

In this Wayman Wednesday message from John 9:35–41, we examine the difference between appearing religious and truly knowing Jesus Christ.

The Pharisees possessed recognition, structure, and knowledge, yet their pride kept them from recognizing the work of God directly in front of them.

This sermon challenges us to look beyond numbers, reputation, and outward success and confront the question Jesus asked the man whose sight had been restored: “Do you believe on the Son of God?”

You’ll discover:

• Why popularity is not proof of spiritual truth
• How expectations can prevent us from recognizing God
• Why religious knowledge cannot replace a personal encounter with Christ
• The true evidence of a changed heart and life
• What it means to possess eternal life through the Son of God

Key Scriptures: John 9:35–41, Romans 12:1–2, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 16:13–18, John 3:1–3, 1 John 5:10–13, and Matthew 7:21–23.

What matters most isn’t the image we present—it’s whether our lives have truly been changed by Jesus Christ.

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00:00 Image vs. Truth

03:59 John 9: The Blind Man Healed

07:07 The Pressure to Conform

10:20 Spiritual Discernment

13:05 Who Is the Son of God?

17:48 Personal Faith Over Religious Image

22:24 A Changed Heart and Life

26:09 The Final Measure: Reality

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Can you really know that you’re saved?

Pastor Wayman Mitchell preaches from Ephesians 1 on the assurance of salvation and one of the most encouraging truths in Scripture: God is committed to finishing what He started in you.

New converts and longtime Christians alike can struggle with condemnation. Old habits surface. Wrong thoughts return. The devil accuses you and tells you, “You haven’t really changed. You’ll always be this way.”

But God says something different.

In this message, Pastor Mitchell explains what it means to be redeemed by the blood of Jesus, accepted in Christ, and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.

That seal is more than a religious idea. It speaks of ownership. God has put His mark on those who belong to Him.

Philippians 1:6 says:

“He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Your confidence is not that you are strong enough to save yourself. Your confidence is in the God who saved you and is working to bring His purposes to completion.

Scriptures: Ephesians 1:3-14, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 52:3, Acts 20:28, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 8:1, Luke 10:20, Philippians 1:6, Jude 24-25

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00:42 Why Christians Doubt Their Salvation

01:21 Ephesians 1: God Is Dedicated to Your Salvation

03:27 God Had a Plan Before the World Began

04:50 God Is Not Limited by Time

05:27 God Is Going Somewhere

06:53 When God Interrupts Your Plans

07:34 How Prophecy Brought Mary to Bethlehem

09:19 God Has a Purpose for Your Life

10:28 Why We Need Redemption

11:44 Jesus Paid a Debt You Could Never Pay

14:04 Redeemed and Forgiven Through His Blood

15:04 You Can Have Assurance of Salvation

16:26 “You Will Always Be an Addict” Is a Lie

18:10 God Has Put His Mark on You

19:00 Sealed With the Holy Spirit

20:03 What the Seal of God Means

21:25 Your Name Is Written in Heaven

22:19 The Seven Sons of Sceva

23:51 God Will Complete What He Started

25:00 Israel’s Great Mistake

26:17 If God Wanted to Destroy You, He Would Have Left You in Egypt

27:08 God Is Able to Keep You From Falling

27:44 When the Devil Says You Won’t Make It

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Many Christians attend church. Far fewer become disciples.

In this classic sermon, Pastor Wayman Mitchell opens 1 Corinthians 12 to show God’s design for a productive church. Every believer has a place. Every ministry matters. Every act of service contributes to the mission of reaching souls.

Rather than building celebrity Christians, God is building a body where each member supplies what the others need. Whether your role is visible or behind the scenes, your faithfulness has eternal significance.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction & Crusade Report

1:20 The Church as One Body

3:00 Celebrity Christianity vs Character

6:20 Every Member Matters

9:10 The Spectator Mentality

12:00 Small Churches, Big Purpose

15:20 Why You Need a Local Church

17:45 How Disciples Are Actually Made

20:00 The Power of Helps Ministry

24:20 Four Needs of Every Healthy Christian

29:45 God Is Building His Church

33:00 Altar Call

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Many people believe their private sin only affects themselves.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Wayman Mitchell examines the story of Achan in Joshua 7 and exposes one of the greatest deceptions of sin. Secret sin never stays secret. It weakens individuals, damages families, affects churches, and hinders God’s purposes.

Discover why Israel lost the battle of Ai, what the Bible teaches about God’s judgment and mercy, and why repentance remains the key to restoration.

00:00 Introduction: The Danger of Secret Sin
02:23 Why Israel Lost at Ai
04:00 Sin Is Aggressive and Wants Control
06:20 God Designed Believers for Victory
08:42 Entertainment vs Real Christianity
11:05 The Corporate Nature of Sin
13:30 Why Your Sin Affects Others
17:40 God’s Judgment Is Certain
23:18 Ananias and Sapphira’s Warning
27:20 Mercy, Repentance, and Today’s Opportunity

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One of the most powerful and foundational sermons ever preached by Pastor Wayman Mitchell.

Preached during the 1978 conference, this message captures the raw vision, urgency, and evangelistic conviction that helped ignite a worldwide church planting movement.

Pastor Mitchell confronts:

• Easy believism

• Passive Christianity

• The abandonment of personal evangelism

• A church culture focused on survival instead of revival

This sermon is packed with unforgettable lines, old-school Holy Ghost conviction, and a burning challenge to reach the world before time runs out.

Key themes:

• Every believer is an evangelist
• The necessity of repentance
• The urgency of world evangelism
• Why revival requires action
• The danger of comfortable Christianity

“If you’re going to have revival, you cannot build a fortress for survival.”

Originally preached in 1978. Still cuts like a knife today.

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Chapters

0:00 Arizona Revival & God’s Sovereignty

1:10 Every Believer Is an Evangelist

2:20 The Attack on Street Evangelism

4:00 “Go Into All the World”

5:25 Why New Converts Win Souls

6:37 “They Must Be Brought”

7:05 The Call to Repentance

8:40 Against Easy Believism

10:50 Why Altar Calls Matter

12:00 “We’re Not Called to Milk Cows”

14:15 The Power of a Changed Life

16:35 “I’m Not Going Your Way”

17:33 Revival or Survival

19:45 The Urgency of World Evangelism

21:35 Cities Waiting for Laborers

23:38 Final Prayer & Harvest Call

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What happens when you start thinking about the end of your life?

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Wayman Mitchell breaks down Proverbs 28:1 and exposes the real reason people fear the future. It’s not politics. It’s not circumstances. It’s guilt, sin, and a lack of righteousness.

You’ll learn:

Why anxiety about the future is rising How guilt quietly destroys confidence

The only way to properly deal with sin

Why some people run… and others stand bold like a lion

How repentance brings God into your situation

This message cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart: if you’re right with God, you don’t have to fear anything.

Chapters

00:00 Facing the Future: A Reflection on Eternity

02:26 Understanding Guilt and Its Impact

05:19 The Role of Righteousness in Life

08:30 The Consequences of Sin and Mental Health

11:27 The Importance of Perspective Beyond the Present 14:19 Character Development and Choices

17:13 Processing Guilt and Finding Balance

20:07 The Fear of God and Its Relevance

23:23 Repentance and the Coming of God

26:19 The Dread of Oblivion and Human Experience

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There’s something in you that wants control.

The Bible calls it the flesh. This sermon calls it something even more blunt… an animal.

In Exodus 21, God uses a shocking image to reveal a deeper truth about human nature. If what’s inside you is left unchecked, it doesn’t stay small. It grows. It harms. It destroys.

This message exposes:

• Why sin never stays contained

• The internal battle every believer faces

• The danger of ignoring known weaknesses

• Why guilt cannot be buried, only atoned for

• The only solution God provides

This is not a comfortable sermon. It’s a necessary one.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Lessons from Exodus 21 and Genesis 3

01:47 The Fallen Nature of Man and Biblical Imagery

03:49 Man as an Animal Without God

05:47 The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit

07:45 The Story of Cain and Abel: Animal Instincts and Sin

09:56 The Responsibility of the Owner: Restraining the Animal

11:55 The Potential for Sin in All of Us

13:50 The Danger of Ignoring Inner Animal Instincts

16:12 The Biblical View of the Heart and Inner Nature

18:00 The Need for Constraining the Inner Animal

19:54 The Consequences of Sin and the Cost of Redemption

21:47 Guilt, Condemnation, and God's Atonement

24:11 The Path to Salvation: Repentance and Forgiveness

25:59 Closing: Living Responsibly and Spiritually

26:58 Invitation to Open Hearts and Seek God's Spirit

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There is massive confusion today about the church.

Some say, “I love Jesus but hate the church.” Others reduce it to a building, a denomination, or a social club.

But Jesus said something bold:

“I will build My church.”

In this message, we examine what the church actually is according to Scripture. Not opinion. Not tradition. Not branding. The biblical ecclesia.

You will discover:

• Why the church is a spiritual society

• What Peter’s confession really established

• Why the church is self-propagating

• How truth is made visible through believers

• Why the gates of hell cannot prevail against it

• Real-life testimonies of deliverance and healing

This is not about defending institutions. It is about understanding what Jesus Himself is building in this generation.

If the church is misunderstood, everything else becomes blurry.

If it is understood, everything sharpens.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Church's Identity

10:21 The Church as a Self-Propagating Institution

18:34 The Church as God's Instrument of Self-Revelation

32:32 The Manifest Presence of God in the Church

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In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul uses the image of athletes training for a crown that fades. He contrasts that with an eternal reward that does not perish. This message tackles the honest question many believers ask but rarely say out loud: What’s in this for me?

This sermon clarifies:

• The difference between earning salvation and receiving rewards
• Why discipline matters in the Christian life
• The danger of spiritual shortcuts
• How appetite, addiction, and self-control affect ministry
• What the “crown of righteousness” really means

Christianity is not self-punishment.

It is not religious effort to reach God. It is God reaching man through the cross. But Scripture is clear: how we live still matters. Run to win. Discipline your life. There is a crown that does not rot.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rewards in Faith

03:28 The Imagery of Athletic Competition

06:18 Understanding Salvation and Rewards

09:34 Discipline in the Christian Life

12:29 The Importance of the Body

15:29 Appetites and Self-Control

18:35 The Consequences of Gluttony

21:21 Health and Spiritual Discipline

24:15 The Eternal Crown of Righteousness

27:35 Conclusion: The Benefits of Living for God

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