In part two of our Rooted + Rescued series, we walk through Ephesians 1:15–23 and Paul’s powerful prayer for the church. He reminds us that faith and love are the foundation of authentic Christianity, and that prayer connects us to the resurrection power already available in Christ. Too often we live like our spiritual battery is at 1%, forgetting to “plug in” to the Source. This message challenges us to pray with open eyes, deep gratitude, and full confidence that the King is listening.

In Part 1 of our Rooted + Rescued series, Pastor Travis launches our verse-by-verse journey through the book of Ephesians. Using the vivid illustration of two puzzles — one with the box lid, one without — he shows us how life often feels like a pile of random pieces with no clear picture. But in Ephesians 1:1–14, Paul lifts the lid and reveals the big picture of God’s plan: the Father chose us before creation, the Son redeemed us through His blood, and the Spirit seals us as God’s own.

This passage reminds us that our lives are not accidents, our stories are not random, and our salvation is part of something much bigger — the uniting of all things under Christ. The call is simple: stop forcing the pieces, lay them on the table, and trust the God who holds the box.

Whether you’re a longtime believer or someone exploring faith, this message invites you to see your life in the light of God’s eternal plan and to respond with worship, surrender, and trust.

Pastor Travis Wright closes out the summer with a message on how seasons change our priorities—and why God must remain our first love above even our own children. Using vivid illustrations and passages from Deuteronomy 6, Psalm 127, Luke 14, and Genesis 22, he challenges parents and the church to raise Kingdom-rooted kids who are strong in faith, resilient in character, and aimed at God’s purposes.

In this episode you will hear from Wilderness Youth Pastor Jarrod Hill as well as youth students; Wyatt Martin, Kendall Kitchings, and Lawson Swinford. These three students will talk about different facets of our youth ministry and how those different areas have impacted their life. As a church, we believe that our children and youth are a vital part of not only our church, but The Kingdom of God and we ask that our church would support, pray, and encourage our students to grow in their faith and boldness.

As we finish our series on "Killing the King" we are reminded that there isn't room for us to have any king other than King Jesus at the head of our table. In this episode, Travis talks about how Jesus invites everyone to have a seat at His table—no matter who they are or where they've been. Using the last supper and the rag tag bunch that had a seat at Jesus' table, he shows how God's love is open to all. It’s a reminder that we’re not gatekeepers—we’re inviters.

This week, Travis continues the Killing the King series with a powerful message from Daniel 4 on The King of Being in Control. We look at the life of King Nebuchadnezzar—arguably the most powerful man on earth at the time—and watch what happens when pride convinces him that he's untouchable.

But the real danger isn’t ancient—it’s internal. Most of us aren’t ruling empires, but we’re still trying to run the show in our own lives. This message confronts the illusion of control, the weight of pride, and the freedom found when we finally lift our eyes to heaven and surrender.

As Travis reminds us: “You’ll trust God with your eternity—because you have no better option. But faith is trusting Him now, while your hands still work and your voice still has a say.”

In Part 3 of our Killing the King series, Travis unpacks the third face of pride—The King of Being Right. Drawing from James 1:19–21 and 4:6, this message challenges our obsession with winning arguments and proving our point, especially in marriage, leadership, and faith conversations. With insight from relational research, cultural trends, and a few painfully funny personal stories, we’re reminded that being right doesn’t make us righteous. Jesus didn’t come to be right—He came to make things right. And He’s still inviting us to lay down our pride and walk in humility.

Last week we began our series titled "Killing the King." This series of talks is designed to identify and tackle the problem of pride. Last week we discussed the face of Pride we call 'Looking Good.' This week we talk about the face of pride we like to call 'Feeling Good.' This face of pride may seem harmless, enjoyable, and even sometimes justified but when we allow feeling good to become the basis of our decision-making we could be in jeopardy of trading out what God will provide for what brings instant gratification.

In today's episode we begin a new 4 week series about "Killing the King."

With the headlines on the news, and the rhetoric being passed around the political system we may be tempted to think of an individual or a group when we mention "The King." Instead of looking at an individual, in this series we are looking at Pride, which often acts as a king in our life and tries to dictate our every move.

On one of the most culturally overlooked Sundays of the year, Pastor Travis delivers a powerful message to the men of Wilderness Church—calling them to become the kind of men who are dangerous in all the right ways and good in all the ways that matter.

Rooted in Exodus 20:5–6, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, and Psalm 133:1, this message speaks to men across every generation—especially those carrying a father wound or wondering if it's too late to change their story.

From generational legacy to spiritual surrender to brotherhood through shared experience, Travis invites every man to follow the ultimate model of strength and sacrifice—Jesus.

This is more than a Father's Day sermon. It's a call to become who you were made to be.