Wesley Church Podcast

This week, Pastor Greg preaches on Luke 21:5-19 and reminds us that Jesus asks for us is to be the presence that offers transformation for all the world.

This week, Bishop Beard preaches on his new ministry "Catching Like Jesus" and reminds us that Jesus can catch fish anywhere.

Traditional Worship 8.17.25

Week 3: Require

Micah 6:8- "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

The Book of Micah delivers a message of both judgment and hope. Micah confronts Israel and Judah for their injustice, idolatry, and exploitation of the vulnerable. He warns that their actions will lead to destruction, yet he also proclaims that God will not abandon His people forever. In the midst of this, Micah reveals what God truly requires: not empty rituals, but a life of justice, mercy, and humility. Ultimately, the book points to a future where God will restore His people and reign in peace from Zion.

The thing to know: God doesn't hand out prescriptions, but if we choose to live a life of returning to God, there are some requirements that make the return more rich.

The thing to do: Commit not to what you will get in return, but commit to God all that you will put in to the relationship

Amos 9:11- "In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter—I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins—and will rebuild it as it used to be."

Amos, a shepherd turned prophet, warns Israel of impending judgment due to their social injustice, idolatry, and neglect of the poor. He proclaims that God will not overlook their corruption and exploitation, and that destruction will come upon both Israel and its neighbors. However, the book ends with a hopeful promise: God will restore the fallen house of David, rebuild the ruined cities, and bring prosperity and peace to His people. This restoration points to a future where justice and righteousness prevail, and God's covenant with His people is renewed.

Have you experienced moments where you couldn't find the words to say - or pray? Of course! We all have! In Luke 11, the disciples ask Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray," not because they needed a script, but because they wanted what they saw in Him: intimacy, honesty, and trust. From asking God for answers to learning to walk with His presence, this message invites us to move from "God, give me…" to "God, be with me."

What does it take to make you shout? This week, Bishop Beard leads us through Acts 3. The same as Peter helps the man up, it is our job as the church to do the same for those outside our walls. We must remember that as children of God, we have something to shout about.

Anything you do, when you give it to God, is better than when you do it by yourself. It is what He wants and what He has designed.

This week, Pastor Greg preaches on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. In this story we see that no one is beyond the need of the love of God.

What do a stolen trash can, a dangerous desert road, and student ministry mission trips have in common? In this week's message from Luke 10, we explore how Jesus flips the question "Who is my neighbor?" into a call to costly, inconvenient, embodied love — the kind that crosses the road, breaks the rules, and reflects the mercy of the one true Good Samaritan. Sometimes, grace walks the bloody way… and calls us to go with it.