Wildwind Community Church Podcast

A Young Rebel Jesus

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:56:28 EST

Pastor Jason shares his story and plans for a new church plant in Flint, Michigan inviting listeners to reflect on how their own stories have shaped their lives.

All Things New

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:43:59 EST

In this 2012 inaugural message, Dave looks at the meaning of Jesus' claim in Rev. 21:5 that he makes all things new.

Saying Yes to God

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:27:56 EST

Part 5 and final in series, Welcoming God, this message observes that Joseph and Mary had almost no role in the coming of Christ into the world other than being willing and saying yes. Do we have that kind of faith, or are we trying too hard and making life with God more complicated than it needs to be?

Questioning God

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:31:21 EST

Part 4 in series Welcoming God, this message examines the role of questions in the spiritual life.

Anticipating God

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:39:03 EST

In this message, prt. 3 in series Welcoming God, Dave looks at Mary's ”Magnificat" to learn lessons about what it means to anticipate God's activity in our lives and in the world.

Looking and Listening for God

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:49:36 EST

In part 2 of series Welcoming God, Dave talks about how we will not see God unless we look and listen for Him.

Longing for God

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:01:21 EST

In this message, part 1 in the Advent series Preparing for God, Dave looks at what it means to desire God, since we cannot prepare for God unless there is a sense of desire for God in our lives. He also suggests some things that can be done if you honestly realize that you don't desire God.

ThanksLiving

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:47:39 EST

In this one-off message heading into Thanksgiving, Dave gives reasons for living thankfully.

Weapons

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:46:20 EST

With this message, prt. 6 in series Ephesians, Dave concludes his Ephesians series, taking a fresh look at spiritual "warfare" and spiritual "weapons."

Waking Up

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:16:25 EST

In this sermon, part 5 in series Ephesians, Dave covers chapter 5 of the book of Ephesians, focusing particularly on Paul's words relating to how couples should behave toward one another.

Unity Among Us

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:48:53 EST

In part 4 of series Ephesians, Dave looks at Paul's passion for unity in the church.

Paul's Prayer

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:20:35 EST

In this message, part 3 in the series Ephesians, Dave looks closely at Paul's doxology in verses 14-21.

What It Is That What Jesus Did Does

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:20:20 EST

In this message, part 2 in series Ephesians, Dave looks at the second chapter of Ephesians, which speaks a lot to the question of what the death of Jesus accomplished between people and God, and between individuals.

What Jesus Did

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:40:27 EST

In this series Dave begins working chapter by chapter through the book of Ephesians. This sermon is based on insights from chapter 1 and focuses primarily on who Jesus is, what Jesus is doing in the world, and how we are to participate in that work.

Bringing It Home

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:15:14 EST

This message wraps up the What Matters About Chuch series by applying it to the Wildwind Church community specifically.

Mission

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:32:05 EST

In this message, part 4 in the series "What Matters About Church" Dave talks about how building a Christian nation through laws and politics has eclipsed serving people hands-on, in love, and calls us back to personal engagement with the world.

Salvation

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:38:00 EST

Part 3 in series What Matters About Church, this message looks at how the "decision for Christ" has created duplicity in believers instead of faithfulness, and asks how we can refashion our understanding of conversion.

Biblical Authority

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:57:47 EST

In this sermon, prt. 2 in series What Matters About Church, Dave talks about the importance of Biblical authority and that this comes not from statements and beliefs in "inerrancy" but as we live it a) in relationship with God; b) in community with the church; and c) in participation with God's redeeming work in the world.

Sacred Cows Make Gourmet Burgers

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:37:41 EST

Part 1, entitled "Sacred Cows Make Gourmet Burgers", serves as an introduction to the following three weeks, laying out three fundamental problems in the evangelical church: 1) our notion of the inerrant Bible; 2) our insistence on a "decision for Christ"; and 3) our ideas of the Christian Nation. He explains when, how, and why these ideas came into fashion, and the devastating consequences of each for the mission of the church in the world.

Daniel and the Lion's Den

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:49:17 EST

This sermon concludes the Building Blocks series for right now with a message on the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den. The message focuses on how Daniel, the king, and the conspirators all acted the only way their character would allow them to act. It reviews the importance of and ways to build character in our own lives.

The Story of Esther

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:31:00 EST

Jason tells the story of Esther.

David & Goliath

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:55:35 EST

In this message, part 4 in series Building Blocks, Dave talks about how important it is in life to go with what you know.

Job

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:52:56 EST

Part 3 in series Building Blocks, this message considers the story of Job and what we can learn not only from his suffering but from the relationships in his life.

Jonah

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:21:27 EST

Second in the series Building Blocks, this sermon recasts the story of Jonah as the story of all of us.

Adam & Eve

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:46:17 EST

First in the series Building Blocks (which itself will be part of a larger series we'll keep returning to), this sermon addresses points from the account of the creation of Adam and Eve.

The Rewards of a Good Money Manager

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:39:30 EST

Dave talks about the rewards of a good money manager.

Forgiveness

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:52:28 EST

Dr. Joe Hendricks talks about forgiveness

What Good Money Managers Know About Giving

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:28:10 EST

Part 3 in series Leveling Up, this sermon explains in a practical way why giving is important. It concludes with a 5 min. application by Mike McLauglin.

How Good Money Managers Manage Money

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:15:45 EST

Part 2 in series Leveling Up, this message looks at six widely known, yet widely ignored, practices for managing money properly.

Financial Contentment

Sun, 29 May 2011 16:23:19 EST

Dave begins the new series Leveling Up by talking about the importance of financial contentment as an alternative to a life of always clamoring for more.

Rapsurely Not

Sun, 22 May 2011 16:01:14 EST

In this one-off sermon, Dave talks about the recent flurry of interest in the "rapture" and the end of the world.

Resurrection Friends

Sun, 15 May 2011 08:40:59 EST

Third and final in the series Living the Resurrection, this message looks at how the Christian life is lived out in a circle of friends.

The Spirituality of Motherhood

Sun, 08 May 2011 13:31:33 EST

In this message, Dave focuses on the spirituality of motherhood. How are women (particularly moms) wired to express God in a unique way?

Resurrection Meals

Sun, 01 May 2011 18:17:41 EST

In this message, part two in three-part series Living the Resurrection, Dave explains the importance of the two meals Jesus had with his followers after he rose.

Resurrection Wonder

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:34:08 EST

Dave starts a new series on this Easter Sunday, entitled Living the Resurrection, inspired by the Eugene Peterson book of the same name. This first message in the series is called Resurrection Wonder. The spiritual life begins with a sense of wonder. Dave observes that we are largely missing that sense of wonder in our faith, identifies possible reasons why, and tries to direct people in recovering what has been lost. The resurrection of Jesus is seen as being central in recovery of our sense of wonder.

Speaking with Gentleness

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:50:15 EST

Part 3 and final in series Telling Others, Dave explains the critical role that gentleness plays in evangelism.

Getting the Message Right

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:05:15 EST

Part 2 in evangelism series Telling Others, this message suggests that the message we ARE is more important than the message we SPEAK. Therefore we need to focus on getting the message right.

Why Telling Others Doesn't Work

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:56:33 EST

In part 1 of new series "Telling Others," Dave explains why telling others about God often does not work.

Becoming the Father

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:30:26 EST

Part 7 and final in series Return of the Prodigal, this message focuses on the fear that often keeps us from seeking to become like the Father.

The Father

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:51:28 EST

In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

The Elder Son Returns

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:14:52 EST

Part 5 in series Return of the Prodigal, this message examines the possibility, potential, and process for the return of the elder son to the father.

The Elder Son

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:27:18 EST

In this message, part 4 in the series Return of the Prodigal, Dave turns his attention from the younger son to the older son.

The Younger Son Returns, prt. 2

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:49:30 EST

Part 3 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave continues looking at the younger son's return to his father's house, examining reasons why we settle for servanthood instead of sonship/daughtership.

The Younger Son Returns

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:45:48 EST

Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man's return to his father and his home.

The Younger Son Leaves

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:23:04 EST

In part 1 of the series Return of the Prodigal, Dave examines what we can learn about the leaving of the younger son.

The Most Important Piece

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:50:06 EST

Third and final in the series How to Listen to a Sermon, this message deals with what matters most in the sermon, which is the listener. Focus is on preparation for hearing, and then on dealing with the fear that invariably comes when God speaks to us.

Don't Forget the Mystery

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:47:26 EST

In this message, second in the series How to Listen to a Sermon, Dave points out the importance of mystery in the spiritual life and in the preparation and hearing of a sermon.

Receptivity

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:25:26 EST

Part 1 in series How to Listen to a Sermon, this message looks at the essential quality of receptivity that Jesus talked about in Mark chapter 4. We cannot hear a sermon (or anything else) properly without that quality.

Surrendering

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:38:15 EST

Part 5 in series Eternal Christmas, Dave considers how the surrender that God calls us to is simply part of the mutual surrender that makes all relationships work. God has already modeled this surrender for us in Christ.

Who's the Builder?

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:37:56 EST

Part 4 in series Eternal Christmas, this devotional, delivered at Wildwind's first Christmas Eve service, looks at God's promise to build a house for David when David thought it was his job to build a house (temple) for God. Likewise, in Christ God says to us, "As hard as you are seeking to find me, I have already come to you."

Receiving the Gift

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:36:37 EST

Part 3 in series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God's presence.

The Kingdom

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:35:55 EST

Part 2 in series Eternal Christmas, Dave talks about the message Jesus came to bring, which was the availability of the kingdom of God to all people.

Life Among the Ruins

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:34:24 EST

When we talk about Advent, we must begin by talking not about Jesus at first, but about the world he came to. Jesus came into a broken world, to live life with us, among the ruins.

Develop a Rule of Life

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:15:39 EST

Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in a culture that is constantly drawing us away. [Download notes]

Grow Into an Emotionally Mature Adult

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:14:33 EST

Part 7 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message shows what it means to be an emotionally mature adult, explains why most adults are not emotionally mature, and connects the process implicitly to spiritual growth, referring to the work of the Apostle Paul in Philippians chapter 3 and elsewhere.

Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and the Sabbath

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:36:46 EST

Part 6 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message teaches on the importance of the twin disciplines of Sabbath and Daily Office, and why they are more needed today than ever. [download notes]

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:25:18 EST

Part 5 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at how the acknowledgement of grief and loss is ultimately part of spiritual and emotional health. Dave also warns that those who decide to begin living authentically will often be resisted and ridiculed because those who choose to remain in denial feel threatened when someone else decides to step into the light. [download notes]

Journey Through The Wall

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:31:41 EST

In this message, part 4 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Dave talks about hitting the wall -- what the wall is, the certainty of hitting it, possible responses to it, and the critical role of the wall in leading us to deeper, more mature faith. [download notes]

Going Back in Order to Go Forward

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:33:51 EST

Part 3 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at false messages we learn in childhood and their effects on us in adulthood, and explains why the pain of moving out of the false self is preferable to the pain of staying in it.

Know Yourself That You May Know God (audio only)

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:50:42 EST

Know Yourself That You May Know God (version w/ video included)

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:19:12 EST

Part 2 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Christianity has historically claimed that we cannot know God unless we know ourselves. Dave talks about the characteristics of the false self, and how we come to really know ourselves.

This version contains the sermon audio, along with all pictures and videos that were used in the sermon (first video is at 10 minutes and 54 seconds -- the blackness up until then is normal). It can be streamed from this website, and/or downloaded and listened to/watched on an iPod or other handheld device, or on a PC or Mac.

The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:39:23 EST

Part 1 in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message examines an event in the life of King Saul to illustrate the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.

The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:17:45 EST

Part 1 in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message examines an event in the life of King Saul to illustrate the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality.

Jesus the Exorcist

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:07:21 EST

In this message, part 3 in series Episodes, Dave examines the account of Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed man and asks what relevance this could have for us today.

The Three Temptations of Christ

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:06:39 EST

In this message, part 2 in series Episodes, Dave looks closely at Christ's temptations in the desert. As it was for Jesus so it will be for us, so how might these temptations come to us?

Standing in the Stream

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:04:33 EST

Based in Matthew chapter 3, this message pulls lessons from the account of Christ's baptism.

Love. And Hate.

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:36:43 EST

On the weekend we observe the 9th anniversary of 9/11, and the 8th birthday of Wildwind Church, Dave reflects on the fear and hatred that are mounting in our society today, and contrast it with God's clear call to love.

Overboard with Jesus Again

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:27:21 EST

Part 20 (and final) in the series Love Never Dies, Dave examines the response of the Apostle Peter in John 21, when he sees Jesus after Jesus' death, making breakfast on the seashore. Dave compares this response with Peter's earlier attempt to walk to Jesus on the water.

Strange Bedfellows

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:16:52 EST

In this message Dave addresses the topic of violence, a topic on which Jesus was quite clear in his teachings. The message comes from John chapter 18.

Group Workcamp Presentation

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:55:03 EST

Pastor Jason, youthworkers, and students who went to Group Workcamp in July 2010 share their experiences.

Losing Control

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:15:41 EST

Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, Dave elaborates on a section of John chapter 16. In this section, we see that a loss or giving up of control is not merely important but fundamental in the spiritual life.

Remaining

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:44:17 EST

Part 16 in series Love Never Dies, this message shows that it is remaining in Christ (living in vital, moment-to-moment union with God) that brings transformation into human life, not simply believing that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (per his words in John 14:6).

No One Comes But By Me

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:15:29 EST

Part 15 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks at one of the "linchpin" verses in Christian theology, John 14:6. What does it mean that no one comes to the Father but through Christ?

The Embrace of Grace

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:17:50 EST

In this departure from the John series, Dave expands on the previous week's message dealing with God's grace.

Resisting Grace

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:52:44 EST

Part 14 in series, Love Never Dies, based on the Gospel of John, Dave looks at Peter's refusal to let Jesus wash his feet as a metaphor for the way we still resist grace today.

Reckless Love

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:15:09 EST

Part 13 in series Love Never Dies, Dave looks at two words Jesus uses in chapter 12 of the Gospel of John -- "reckless love."

What's Your More For?

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:22:32 EST

In this message, the first message preached in Wildwind's new building (6020 Corunna Rd., in Flint Township), Dave reminds the people of Wildwind why the church was started and what makes it unique.

Life, Stinky Clothes, and Freedom

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:09:34 EST

In part 13 of Love Never Dies, Pastor Dave Flowers looks at John chapter 12 and our role in helping people remove "grave clothes".

The Gate and The Good Shepherd

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:37:41 EST

Exploring John chapter 11, Pastor Jason looks at the roles of Jesus as the Gate and the Good Shepherd in order to help us understand God's character.

I Now See

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:51:15 EST

Part 11 in series Love Never Dies, Jason explores different responses to Jesus in John chapter 10.

Blowing Smoke

Sun, 30 May 2010 10:04:14 EST

Part 9 in series Love Never Dies, this message clarifies that we cannot treat others with grace and love if we have not received grace and love from God.

Seeing Blindness

Sun, 23 May 2010 15:26:26 EST

Part 8 in series Love Never Dies, this message shows how the entirety of John 7 is focused on various ways that people see (and do not see) Jesus and addresses what spiritual blindness looks like and where it comes from.

Making Room for Mystery

Sun, 16 May 2010 14:30:13 EST

Part 7 in series Love Never Dies, this message points out the critical importance of making room for mystery in the Christian faith, demonstrating the extent to which Christians have de-mystified faith.

It Starts With Desire

Sun, 09 May 2010 16:27:55 EST

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks carefully at the question Jesus asks of a paralyzed man: "Do you want to get well?"

In Spirit and in Truth

Sun, 02 May 2010 16:29:52 EST

Part 5 in series Love Never Dies, this message asks questions about what it means to worship "in spirit and in truth."

Rebirth

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:39:55 EST

Part 4 in series Love Never Dies, this message shows how Jesus is the model for the life he told us to live -- a life that is "born from above."

The Logos Revealed

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:15:11 EST

Part 3 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks at the two events in John chapter 2, and the specific ways that they revealed Christ's identity as The Logos (the eternal Word of God).

The Logos

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:53:53 EST

Part 2 in series, Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the first eighteen verses of the first chapter of the Gospel of John, dealing in depth with Jesus as the Logos -- the eternal Word of God.

The Meaning of Resurrection

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:59:53 EST

In this Easter message, Dave shows how the meaning of the Resurrection is that love never dies.

His Needs, Her Needs, prt. 2

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:27:08 EST

In part 2 of this serminar, Dave and Christy cover selected topics from Willard Harley's book His Needs, Her Needs. A great way to build a little more strength into your marriage.

His Needs, Her Needs, prt. 1

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:26:17 EST

In part 1 of this serminar, Dave and Christy cover selected topics from Willard Harley's book His Needs, Her Needs. A great way to build a little more strength into your marriage.

Dr. Joe's Top 10

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:22:30 EST

Dr. Joe Hendricks reviews the top 10 things he has learned at Wildwind Church in the past eight years.

A Portrait Of Love

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:33:19 EST

Part 6 and last in series Love Without Limits, Dave fleshes out the characteristics of love found in “the love chapter,” 1 Cor. 13.

Take What's Yours

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:59:30 EST

In this message, part 5 in the series Love Without Limits, Dave explains how we come to live in the love of God.

First Love

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:41:09 EST

In this message, part 4 in series Love Without Limits, Dave looks at how God's love changes us, suggesting that what we need in the church is not to try harder, but to learn to receive God's love.

Breakable God

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:48:57 EST

In this message, part 3 in the series Love Without Limits, Dave deals with the earthquake in Haiti and the eternal question, "How can a God who loves us allow us to suffer?" then applies to our own suffering.

The Leader as Servant

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:55:06 EST

This audio training discusses 5 ways that servant leaders can operate in small groups.

Love In This Moment

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:17:50 EST

In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

Love vs. Fear

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:40:17 EST

Being With God

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:57:30 EST

In this stand-alone message, an introduction to the new series Love Without Limits, Dave explains the power of simply being present to God.

God's Love

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:45:20 EST

Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3. In this message, Dave looks at how we can reject commercialism not with words but with actions, and in so doing, show love to people God loves.

God's Economy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:37:17 EST

In part 2 of series, Your Money Is Your Life, Dave looks at building blocks of stability in troubling economic times.

Money According to God, prt. 1

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:40:50 EST

Do you think the church's view of money could be summed it up with the sentence, "Give it to us?" You'd be surprised. In part 1 of this 3-part series on the topic of money, Dave examines 5 differences between how people tend to think about money and how God seems to think of it.

Freedom from Greed, Part 2

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:36:19 EST

Dave looks at generosity as the only cure for greed, and the one Jesus directly recommended.

Freedom From Greed, prt. 1

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:46:44 EST

Part 9 in series Freedom From..., this message takes on the topic of Greed, examining the difficulties with talking about Greed in a wealthy country like the United States, and explaining ways that we can know if Greed is a force in our own lives.

Freedom From Fear, prt. 2

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:59:17 EST

Part 8 in series Freedom From..., this message gives listeners concrete ways of dealing with anxiety and worry.

Freedom from Fear, Part 1

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:14:00 EST

Part 7 in series Freedom From..., this message addresses fear and how God has promised to deal with fear in our lives.

Freedom from Lust, Part 2

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:19:00 EST

Part 6 in series Freedom From..., this message gives specific ways to root lust out of our lives.

Freedom from Lust

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:44:00 EST

Part 5 in the series Freedom From., Dave takes on lust, explaining how it operates to damage our relationships.

Freedom from Words That Kill, Part 2

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:04:00 EST

Part 4 in series, “Freedom From…” this message examines six things that can be done to deal with our tendency to use words in destructive ways.

4 F's of Leading a Small Group

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:25 EST

This audio training discusses the 4 F's of Leading a Small Group; fill, follow-up, focus, and facilitate.

This training goes with the Fall 2009 Small Group Leader Training Packet.

3 Life-Changing Spiritual Growth Principles

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:56:48 EST

This training discusses 3 key principles for growth that are related to small groups including; stress and release, social space, and balancing truth and life.

This training goes with the Fall 2009 Small Group Leader Training Packet.

Freedom from Words That Kill

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:40:00 EST

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom from Anger (part 2)

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST

In the second part of the message Freedom From Anger (part two in the Freedom From... series), Dave talks about ways of dealing with anger.

Freedom from Anger

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:48:00 EST

In this first message in the new series Freedom From…, Dave deals with the topic of anger, introducing the most critical thing we need to do in order to stop being angry people.

Group Workcamp 2009

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:21:00 EST

Don't Forget the Small Stuff

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:54:00 EST

In this one-off message, Dave talks about why it is critical to make the most of small moments.

My Prayer for You

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:55:00 EST

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

Following for Life

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:55:00 EST

In this standalone sermon, Dave discusses what it means to follow Jesus for life.

The Truth About Spiritual Practices

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:55:00 EST

In this message, delivered at Covenant Hills Camp, Dave explains how spiritual practices lead us into truth, and what that will mean in daily life.

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:56:00 EST

Can a person still "go to heaven" if they do not practice the means of grace in their daily lives?

Sparks

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:56:00 EST

Jason defines liminality and communitas and explains how they can "spark" spiritual transformation.

Hijacking Grace

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:56:00 EST

The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

Lectio Divina

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:30:34 EST

The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

The Promise of Change

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:31:00 EST

Following up on last week's message about the means of grace, this message talks about how we can use spiritual disciplines to allow God to bring the change that is needed in our lives.

Means of Grace

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:57:00 EST

The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

Intending to Live

Sat, 30 May 2009 18:57:00 EST

Part 5 in series, The Company We Keep, this message addresses intentions. How do you intend to live your life?

The Case for Spiritual Formation

Sat, 23 May 2009 18:57:00 EST

Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

How Christianity Would Never Be Missed

Sat, 16 May 2009 18:58:00 EST

Part 3 in series The Company We Keep, this message looks at what it is that really saves human beings.

Our Greatest Need

Sat, 09 May 2009 18:58:00 EST

In this message, part 2 in series The Company We Keep, we learn that the biggest need in human life is to learn to live in the love of God.

Experiencing God

Sat, 02 May 2009 18:58:00 EST

Part 1 in the new series, The Company We Keep, Dave expels the myth that faith is an irrational leap into the unknowable dark. Rather, faith must be based on knowledge, which comes through experience.

The Risen Christ

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:58:00 EST

Part 1 in series Waking the Dead. This message communicates three thoughts about the resurrection. 1) We do not believe it was not metaphorical. 2) Resurrection is not against the laws of physics. 3) Ultimately, this is still your choice.

Expectancy

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:19:00 EST

Jason Kotarski explores what our experiences with expectancy can teach us about God.

Money

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:10:28 EST

Part 8 and final (for now) in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Thinking about money in a spiritual and relational way, do we often live financially as if we expect God to sign some kind of prenuptial agreement?

Forgiveness

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:09:58 EST

Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

Expectations

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:09:28 EST

Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.

Intimacy

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:09:11 EST

Part 5 in series, Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at Intimacy -- what it is, things that develop it, things that kill it, and why we fear it.

Communication

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:08:51 EST

Part 4 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at Communication which, when directed to God, is called prayer.

Faithfulness / Fidelity

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:08:31 EST

Third in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God From Our Closest Relationships On Earth. In this message Dave shows that maintaining faith in people must be based not in confidence in them, but in confidence in God.

Commitment

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:07:51 EST

Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God From Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message on Commitment shows that if Trust (last week's message) is the foundation of all healthy relationships, Commitment is the life breath of them.

Trust

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:07:32 EST

Part one in the series "Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth". How is trust in God like trust in human relationships? How is it different?

Downward Mobility

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:01:00 EST

Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

Moving What Matters to the Middle

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:01:00 EST

Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

Going Public

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:02:00 EST

For this baptism service, Dave shares some thoughts about what baptism is.

Stranded in Babylon

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:02:00 EST

Part 7 in the series Slowing Down, Dave discusses parallels between the life of the Bible's Daniel and life in modern America.

What's Seeping Through Your Skin?

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:03:00 EST

In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences seep into our skin.

Pieces on Earth

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:03:00 EST

The angels promised Peace on Earth when Jesus was born, but we look around us today and see only pieces. Where is the peace the angels promised?

The Gift of Myrrh

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:04:00 EST

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh - a gift given to one who was to die. What is the meaning of Christ's death?

The Gift of Frankincense

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:05:00 EST

Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense - a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

The Gift of Gold

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:06:00 EST

Part 1 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the first gift given to Jesus by the Magi was gold – a gift given to a king. But what kind of king is he?

Hanging on to Hope with Thanksgiving

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:07:00 EST

Jason Kotarski talks about the importance of living a lifestyle of thanksgiving as a way of hanging on to hope.

Hope in Uncertain Times

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:07:00 EST

Christians are to be people of hope, above all else. This message offers the hope that the world needs.

Time-lies

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:10:00 EST

Fifth and final in series Slowing Down. This message looks at the illusions and distortions we hold regarding the use of our time and how they keep us from being available.

Margins

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:10:00 EST

Part 4 in series Slowing Down. Many people who genuinely desire to follow Jesus have not created enough margin in their lives to do so. What are margins, and how do we create them in our lives?

Power to the People

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:11:00 EST

Part 3 in series, Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Destructive Spirituality

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:42:00 EST

How do we pursue God in a way that does not damage ourselves and those around us?

The Jesus Way

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:44:00 EST

Slowing Down, part 1. In this first message in the Slowing Down series, Dave explains that people often struggle to follow Jesus the Way because of the way they try to follow Jesus.

Follow Where

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:46:00 EST

Jesus said "Follow me." The question is "Where are we going?"

Rhythms

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:46:00 EST

Part 4 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Dave explains Wildwind's membership commitments, why church membership is important, and asks people to consider membership in the church.

Living the Easy Life

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:47:00 EST

In part two of the series The Shape of Things to Come, Dave explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

Why Following Jesus Seems Hard

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:47:00 EST

Part one in series The Shape of Things to Come. Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

Getting Feelings In Line

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:48:00 EST

The previous week's message, "How Are You Thinking," explored the thinking side of the thought/feeling connection -- this one explores the feeling side.

How Are You Thinking?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:48:00 EST

If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

Jesus on Obedience

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:49:00 EST

Part 14 and last in series Hearing Jesus Again. Jesus laid out obedience as being central to having the fullness of life God offers.

Jesus on Judging Others

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:24:00 EST

Part 11 in series Hearing Jesus Again. Dave examines Jesus' teaching on judging others. Jesus taught that this is how we usually attempt to control people and we must abandon this practice entirely.

Jesus on the Irrelevance of Worry

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:51:00 EST

Part 10 in series Hearing Jesus Again; Once we have understood everything that precedes this section of the Sermon on the Mount, we will see that worry and fear are simply irrelevant in the heart Jesus talked about.

Jesus On the Barriers of Reputation and Wealth

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:52:00 EST

Part 9 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this message examines two of the greatest barriers to developing the kingdom heart as taught by Jesus.

Jesus on Cheek Turning

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:53:00 EST

Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this message looks carefully at Jesus' popular but often misunderstood command to turn the other cheek.

Growing

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:53:00 EST

Dave departs from the Hearing Jesus Again series for a time of reflection, confession, encouragement, and visioneering

Jesus on Oaths

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:54:00 EST

Part 7 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this sermon examines the often-overlooked command to “let your yes be yes and your no be no."

Jesus on Casual Divorce

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:55:00 EST

In part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again, Pastor Dave looks at Jesus’ treatment of divorce and applies it to modern life.

Jesus on Sexual Attraction

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:55:00 EST

Part 5 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this message looks at how a kingdom-hearted person deals with sexual attraction.

Jesus on Anger and Contempt

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:56:00 EST

Part 4 in series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

The Kingdom Heart

Sun, 18 May 2008 12:57:00 EST

Part 3 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this message looks at the point of the Sermon on the Mount, which is to show us what a right heart looks like from God.

Jesus on Who is Well Off

Sat, 10 May 2008 12:57:00 EST

Part 2 in series Hearing Jesus Again, this message examines the Beatitudes of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount.

A New Hearing for Jesus

Sat, 03 May 2008 12:58:00 EST

Kicking off the new series Hearing Jesus Again, this message explains misunderstandings behind the Sermon on the Mount and makes the case that we need to take a fresh look at it.

A Call to Rebellion

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EST

Dave explains that the Sabbath should be kept, and why and how to keep it.

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:59:00 EST

In this message Dave seeks to answer the question, "What do you do with your brokenness?"

Experimental Sermon

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:59:00 EST

In this message, the first in the new church facility, Dave chronicles God's faithfulness to Wildwind Church

Living the Life God Blesses

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST

In this reworking of an important sermon from 2003, Dave points out six things that must happen in order for a person to live a life blessed by God

Life - Easter, 2008

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST

In this Easter 2008 message, Dave reminds listeners that things are not as they seem.

On Being Perfect

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:01:00 EST

Part 5 in 5-week series Getting Free, this message asks and answers the question, "What did Jesus mean when he said we are to "be perfect?"

Killing My Old Man

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:02:00 EST

This message, the main message in the series Getting Free, explains how the Christian gets free of the control of sin.

Imagining Freedom

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:08:00 EST

Imagining Freedom. In this message, part 3 in series Getting Free, Dave gets people thinking about the possibility of living lives that are free from the control of sin.

The Weight Around Your Neck

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:09:00 EST

Part 2 in series Getting Free, this message deals with the Apostle Paul’s treatment of the sinful nature, explaining how it is that we can be Christians yet still held back by attachment to sin.

Living In Sin for Jesus

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:17:00 EST

Living in Sin for Jesus. Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ.

Conforming Beliefs to God's Truths

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:09:00 EST

Foundations of a Strong Marriage, part 1 of 5: Conforming Your Life to God's Truths. The current condition of your marriage is a logical and natural result of what you most deeply believe.

Who's Your Real Boss: Work is Your Ministry

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:10:00 EST

Fifth and final in series The Road to Financial Freedom. Dave encourages us to revolutionize our work life by asking the question, "Who is my real boss anyway?"

A Slave to the Lender

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:10:00 EST

Part 4 of series The Road to Financial Freedom. Dave teaches about the importance of getting out of debt, asking Dave Ramsey's question, "What could the children of God do for the Kingdom of God if they were debt free?"

Giving: Investing in Eternity - Part 2

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:12:00 EST

Part 3 of series The Road to Financial Freedom. Christy Flowers concludes giving message from last week by answering questions like, "How much should I give," and "What should I give to."

Giving: Investing in Eternity

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:15:00 EST

Part 2 of series The Road to Financial Freedom. Dr. Joe Hendricks teaches about the heart attitude behind giving.

Who's in Control

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:18:00 EST

1/6/2008 - Part 1 of series The Road to Financial Freedom. Dave explains the urgency behind learning how to handle our money in a godly fashion.

Truth-Telling

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:19:00 EST

12-30-07. In this stand-alone message to end 2007, Dave makes the point that we never find God until we face the truth, and we only find God to the degree that we face the truth.

Birth - The Journey Toward Christ, Part 3

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:19:00 EST

12/23/2007. Part 3 in series The Journey Toward Christ.

Searching - The Journey Towards Christ, Part 2

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:19:00 EST

12/16/2007 - Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

Darkness

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:20:00 EST

12/2/2007. Part 1 of 3-week series The Journey Toward Christ, this looks at Darkness – the place where we all find ourselves before coming to know God.

Alyssa Schorn Testimony

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Everyone baptized at Wildwind writes a personal testimony (the story of their faith journey) and records it to video, to be played in church on the day of their baptism. (High quality video, so give it a second to get started. Will not work for dial-up users)

Tony July - Friendships at Wildwind

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Tony July from Wildwind talks about his struggles with making friends and the importance of the relationships he has built at Wildwind.

Val Caskey - Friendships at Wildwind

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Val Caskey tells how she came to Wildwind and explains the importance of the relationships she has developed.

Wayne Miller - Friendships at Wildwind

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

In this clip, Wayne Miller from Wildwind tells how he was surprised by how important the friendships he formed at Wildwind ended up becoming to him.

De'Angela Thayer speaks about Wildwind Church

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST

Clip from service in March when De'Angela Thayer shared the journey that brought her to Wildwind, the impressions she had about what it would be like, and the reality she found when she got there, as well as her feelings about why Wildwind is special to her.