Wesley Church Podcast

There's something about "that name." In this message, Bishop Beard talks about John 17. We should reclaim "the name," name "the name," and share "the name."

The glory of God is not something you can hang on a wall and describe. But once you experience the fullness of God, you've experienced His glory. It is our responsibility to share it with others.

This message explores Jesus' promise in John 14 that we are never left alone. In this message, we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit as our Helper, Comforter, and Advocate—God's presence with us in every season of life. Through personal stories, the power of Pentecost, and Jesus' call to love God and love others, this sermon reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not distant or mysterious, but active, personal, and available today. If you've ever wondered where God is in difficult moments, this message offers hope: you are not abandoned, and you are not alone.

On this Mother's Day message, we reflect on Jesus' powerful promise in John 14: "I will not leave you as orphans." In a world where loneliness, grief, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, Christ reminds us that God is not distant, neutral, or merely observing—God is our Advocate, always for us and always present with us. Through stories of mothers, loss, belonging, and faith, this sermon explores what it means to be truly known, deeply loved, and never alone. Whether you are celebrating, grieving, or searching for purpose, this message offers comfort and hope for every heart.

A place isn't an address - it's an experience. And when you're with God, anywhere feels like home.

We all want to know where our lives are going—but faith doesn't come with a roadmap. In John 14, Jesus meets anxious disciples (and us) with a powerful reminder: we don't have to know the way, because He is the way. As we step into uncertain futures, we're invited to trust the One who goes ahead of us, makes a place for us, and sends us out to make space for others.

On Good Shepherd Sunday, we are reminded that Jesus is not only the Shepherd who knows, protects, and loves His flock—He is also the Gate through which abundant life is found. Reflecting on Psalm 23 and John 10, this message explores how we often try to climb over the fence and find our own way, only to discover that Christ has already made the path clear. Through the lens of Wesleyan theology, we see God's prevenient grace drawing us near, justifying grace welcoming us in, and sanctifying grace sending us out to serve. Wherever you are on the journey, the Good Shepherd is calling you by name.

In Gospel of John 10, Jesus contrasts the voices that steal, kill, and destroy with His own voice that leads to abundant life. Like sheep who learn to recognize their shepherd, we are invited to learn the voice of Jesus in a world full of competing voices. Because not every voice is life-giving—but when we listen to and follow His, we discover the full, abundant life He came to give.

In this reflection on the Gospel of Luke Emmaus story, the sermon explores why the disciples walked alongside Jesus without recognizing him. Was it grief, distraction, unmet expectations, or simply not being ready to see? Moving through these possibilities, the message shifts to a deeper truth: Christ is most clearly revealed not through dramatic proof, but through scripture and shared table. When we open God's Word and serve one another, our eyes—like theirs—are opened, and we begin to recognize that Jesus has been with us all along.

Rooted in the resurrection account from the Gospel of John and the outpouring in Acts of the Apostles, this message explores how Jesus prepares and empowers his followers through the Holy Spirit. From fearful disciples behind locked doors to bold witnesses in the streets, we see that the Spirit is not optional—it is essential. The Holy Spirit transforms hearts, produces Christlike character, and equips believers to live out God's mission in the world.