How Much Ministry?

Text:  We value submitting all that we are and do to the furthering of God's kingdom. -- from The Well's Core Value Statement (draft)

How does ministry fit into the way we do life?  How much is enough?  Too much?  Or is that the wrong question to ask?  Join us as we talk about the implications of this value statement to the way we do ministry.

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Ministering Out of the Overflow

Text:  We value ministering out of the overflow of our relationship with God, both individually and corporately.

You believe in ministry.  But have you ever wondered whether you were doing enough?  Or maybe over-doing it?  Join us as we talk about how to manage a lifestyle of ministry.

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How Do We Hear From God?

Text:  We value discerning how God is revealing himself; first through the revelation of the Word, and also through the revelation of the Holy Spirit.  -- from The Well Church's Core Values Statement (Draft)

We believe that God speaks to us first, and authoritatively, through the text of the Old and New Testaments.  But he also speaks to us one-on-one, in various ways.  But that can get confusing.  How do we know it's him?  How do we know that we know?  Join us as we take a look at the mechanics of how we hear God.

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Pursuing a Lifestyle of Prayer and Worship

Text:  We value pursuing a lifestyle of prayer and worship.  -- From The Well's Core Values (Draft)

Prayer and worship are hardly new ideas.  Most of us know how to pray, and we're familiar with worship in church.  But what does it mean to live a lifestyle of prayer and worship?  Join us as we explore the implications.


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What Prayer and Worship are Really For

Text:  We value pursuing a lifestyle of prayer and worship
    -- from The Well Church Core Values (Draft)

In our modern Christian world, prayer and worship are familiar to us.  But have you ever thought about what they're really for?  Join us as we talk about why Prayer and Worship are a a fundamental value of The Well Church.

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Being Alive in Christ

Text:  ...being fully known by God, and by one another.

As a congregation, we've begun to take a hard look at our core values.  This is the first one on the list -- and it should be.  Join us as we explore what it means to be alive in Christ.

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Why Does The Well Exist?

The Well Church's Purpose Statement (Draft)

Our purpose is to cultivate a community of disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, labor to know the heart of God, to speak the words of God, and to do the will of God; and by so doing, risk the love of God.

What's a Purpose Statement?  In a word, it's our identity as a church.  It's the way we say out loud who we are -- our reason for existing.  Join us as we take an in-depth look at what our Purpose Statement really says about us.

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What Do We Believe?

Today we begin a series that examines who we are as a church and where we're going.  To do that, we take a look -- no just at wiat we believe, but which of those belief we're really excited about.  Join us as we take a look at where we're at, and how we got there.

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Taking Your Christianity For A Ride

Text:  Joh 1-3

Title:  Taking your Christianity for a ride

Today we ask ourselves a simple question:  How seriously are we willing to take the Gospel which John has presented in the first 3 chapters? 

This sermon is divided into two sections, and it includes 2 interactive worksheets.  If you'd like to experience this sermon in the way in which it was presented, then:
  • Listen through the first section of the sermon
  • Spend some time with the first interactive worksheet
  • Listen to the rest of the sermon
  • Spend some time with the second interactive worksheet


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The Message of John's Introduction

Text: John 1-3

The first three chapters of the book of John are an introduction, and that introduction has a message like the kick of a mule.

We've spent many months in those three chapters, and today we take a step back to look at the content of the introduction as a whole -- and the result is startling!

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What it Means to Believe in Jesus

Text:  John 3:31-36

We use the word "believe" all the time -- Do we really know what we mean?  What does it mean to believe in Jesus?  What happens when we do that, and how does it change us?

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Who We Are and Where We're Going

This church began with a dream and a lot of effort.  Where have we got to now, and what's next?  Join us as the leaders report on the passion and progress of The Well.

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The Difference Between Ordinary and Extrodinary

Text:  John 3:31

When you read stories in the Bible about the great men & women of God, do you count yourself among them?  You can.  Join us as we talk about how to go about it.

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Confronting the Orphan Spirit

The orphan spirit must go.  The orphan spirit is:  slavery to the fear of abandonment, rejection and the lack of provision.  Drive it out of The Well.  Release the declaration, "Abba, Father"!

Do you believe in Words of Knowledge?  At The Well, we do.  Join us as we discuss the validity of words of knowledge, and as we take a look at what this Word of Knowledge means for our church.

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Prince in My Father's House

Text:  John 3:22-30

The Gospel of John is supposed to be about Jesus.  So why does John keep talking about John the Baptist?  Join us as we delve into how the Apostle remembers his former master.

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A Christmas Story: The Part Played by the Father

Text: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-21, John 3:16

Do you love the Christmas story?  I do.  It's a very special story.  Why is it special?  Join us as we look at who the major player in the Christmas story really is.

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What God's Love Really Looks Like

Text: John 3:16

We've been telling each other for centuries that God is a God of love.  But what does that really mean?  What does it look like?  How does God go about loving, and how can we relate to his love?

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Why Be Loved?

Text: Philippians 1:9-11

There is an urgency in the heart of God to love on His people.  As the darkness increases in our world so must our experience of love.  Loved people love people.  God is desiring a church empowered to love in the way they were created to love, thus our knowledge of love must increase.  This message gives insight into the question "why be loved?" and practical tools into how to be loved by God.  

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What Does John 3:16 Really Say?

Text: John 3:16

It's been said that John 3:16 is the best-known verse in the Bible.  But why did John write it?  Join us as we examine the real impact of everybody's favorite verse.

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Why Be Extraordinary?

Text: John 3:19-21

Are you ordinary?  Then this word is for you, because God didn't invent ordinariness -- the enemy did.  Join us as we talk about how we can enter into extra-ordinary-ness.

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What Are We So Afraid Of?

Text: John 3:16-21

Jesus is the Light.  When the Light invites us, why is it that so many don't come?  What are we so afraid of?

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How God So Loved the World

Text: John 3:16-21

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son -- but what does that really mean?  Join us as we take a look at the verses which support John 3.16.

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An Introduction to Everybody's Favorite Bible Verse

Text: John 3:16

Do you know John 3.16 by heart?  Do you know what it means?  It may mean more than you think.  Join us as we take a new look at the favorite verse you didn't know you knew.


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How Spiritual Warfare Really Works

Text:  John 3:14-15

As a Christian, what part does spiritual warfare play in your life?  You might be surprised.  Join us as we take a look at what the core of spiritual warfare -- and of our lives as Christians -- really is.


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What is Jesus Really Worth to You?

Text: John 3:9-13

Jesus doesn't ask much.  Only your life.  Everything you are and have.  What does he offer in return?  Only himself.  So -- will you make that deal?


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Being Baptized of Water and the Spirit

Text: John 3:5-9

When Nicodemus and Jesus had their famous conversation, what were they really talking about?  What did Nicodemus want, and what did he get, from Jesus?

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Kingdom Living: Walking in the Light

Text: John 1:1-14
In this message we continue our discussion of kingdom living by looking at gaining an understanding of why we were commanded to walk in the Light. We’ll examine what this Light is, what it is to walk in the Light, the benefits of walking in the Light, and how to sustainably walk in the Light.

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In the Teeth of the Evidence

Text: John 3:1-4

What do you really believe, and why?  Does the evidence really support what you believe?  Do you dare look?

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Bless the Lord Oh My Soul

Text: Psalm 103:1-5

Worship can be like a wrecking ball that destroys pride in our lives. David’s worship was a key to his success as a king. Worship positions us to receive from God the blessing and power we need to live successfully in God’s kingdom here on earth.

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How Doesn't the Father Love Us

Text:  John 2:18-21

Ever struggle to believe that the Father loves you in spite of the confusing things he says and does?  Join us as we look at how the Father really loves us.

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Why Can't We Just Grow Up?

Text:  John 2:13-17

As Christians, we're willing to grow -- up to a point.  Are we willing to go the distance, and grow up?


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How Choices Really Work

Text:  John 2:13-17

Why do we make the choices we make, really?  And when we choose to follow Jesus, do those choices really make sense?  And if not, why do we follow him?

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Mission Report

The team from Outpost shares about their experience at the Exodus Conference.

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How Did It Feel To Be Jesus?

Text: John 2:13-17 and Psalm 69:1-21

What emotional price did Jesus pay to face the prospects that he had to face, and make the kinds of choices he had to make?  And, what does it really mean to follow him?

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Kingdom Living: God Speaks Today

Text: Acts 2:17 and Joel 2:28

The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven - This is a NOW statement.

Jesus wants us to break through from worldly living to kingdom living.

The heavens are pregnant with vision for us. Let it come on earth as it is in heaven.

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What Jesus Did Then

Text:  John 2:13-17

Pretend you're one of Jesus' new disciples, and go with him to Jerusalem to attend Passover, and see what happens.

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Walking the Path of Confusion

Text:  John 2:12

Do you get Jesus?  Really get him?  Don't feel bad -- neither do most of us, most of the time.  But:  Will you follow him anyway?


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So what is sin, really?

Text:  1 John 3:1-9

Most of us would rather not sin, and we try not to.  But is it possible that when we do that, we're falling into the very trap we're trying to avoid?  What does it mean to sin, and what is righteousness?

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The Psychology of Unbelief

Text:  John 1:49-51

Have you ever wondered why it is that you are not already enjoying the depth of relationship with the Father that you really want?  Join us as we ask ourselves why.


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The Purpose of Marriage

Could it be that in fairy tales we might find the seeds of Biblical marriage?

In the relationship of Christ to God and Christ to the Church, we find the road map to a perfect marriage.

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Resistance Training

Resistance Training: How using God’s Word can bring peace from conflict and strength from submission.


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You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet


Text:  Joh 1.45-51

When God promises to do the impossible, do we have it in us to believe him?  Join us as we listen on Jesus' dialog with Nathanael.

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What was Jesus really like?

Text:  John 2:1-11

What was it like to meet Jesus for the first time?  Join us as we take a look at the disciples' first couple of days with Jesus.

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Do You Really Get Easter?

What does it really mean to you that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again?  Does it touch your heart as well as your head?  Listen as we explore the real cost of Jesus' great sacrifice.

Text:
Matthew 26:36-40
Mark 14:32-42
Luke 22:39-46


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The Man of God and the Prophet

Text: 1 Kings 13

Don’t be deceived by those saying they’re coming from God, but know God for yourself.

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What does it take to be a disciple?

Text:  John 1.29-37

Did Jesus choose his first disciples?  Or did they choose him?  Join us as we take a close look at the first moments of Jesus' ministry on earth.

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Moving in Strength As A Bride


As ones created in God’s image we must find a balance between being and doing--receptivity and action. Jesus desires a bride that is receptive to Him and also moving in the power of the Holy Spirit. This teaching gives solid biblical insight into our call to partner with Jesus as men and women created in the image of God. The Lion is on the move and He is inviting us to move with Him!

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The Witness of John

Text:  John 1:19-28

What was John the Baptist's real message?  Join us as we delve into John the Apostle’s portrayal of John the Baptist.

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Who was John the Baptist, Really?

Text: John 1.19

Why was John the Baptist important.  All 4 gospels begin the story of Jesus with John the Baptist -- but why?  What did John the Baptist come to do?
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The Real Spiritual War

Text:  John 1.15-18

If we're Christians, then we are at war.  But we get confused:  Who's the real enemy, and what are our real weapons, and what does victory look like? Read More...

John 1:14

Text: John 1:14

Are you thinking like a Jew or a Greek?

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Light or Darkness? Choose, It's Up to You.

Text: John 1:10-11

In these early verses of his book, John issues both a challenge and an appeal.  Join us as we explore what they mean to us.


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Using Our Talents

Sharon talks about connecting with God on a daily basis to use what he has given us.

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We Can't Ignore Our Puzzle Piece

We’ve crossed a threshold as a church and we can no longer ignore our piece of the puzzle. Listen and see what this will look like going forward.

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Playing the Game of Life to Win

Text:  John 1:9
When you play the game of life, whose rules are you playing by -- God's, or the Enemy's?  Join us as we examine the difference between Light, and darkness pretending to be light.

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