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Weekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlSaintsSaints? What are they? Who are they? Are you a saint?2025-07-2405 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlEnduring and Enjoying the Journey with GodThink we me about enduring and enjoying the journey with God.2025-07-1704 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlPutting your best foot forwardAre you putting your best foot forward? 2025-07-1005 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlInterruptionsInterruptions . . . we know about them, we experience them. How do we respond to them? How should we respond to them?2025-07-0305 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGenerosityToday we will think about an element of God's character that should be part of ours, Generosity.2025-06-2604 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlO for a thousand tongues to sing?Do you feel like singing God's praises today?Let's think about that.2025-06-1904 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlAn Example for FathersFather's DayThinking about an example for fathers from Joseph.2025-06-1206 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlDoes God Go On Vacation?Have you ever wondered, asked, "Where is God? Has He gone on vacation?"Let's think about that.2025-06-0505 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFragrant FlowersFragrant FlowersAre we fragrant flowers for God?2025-05-2905 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlMy EbenezerExploring "my Ebenezer"Background: 1 Samuel chapter 72025-05-2206 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlIf . . .We celebrated Easter almost a month ago.Today let's explore the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. Is it true? What if it is not true?2025-05-1505 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlMother's DayMother's Day 2025Why and how should we celebrate this special day?2025-05-0804 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlMercyMercy.We know the word. But what does it mean? What do we receive? What do we give?2025-05-0106 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWe are Easter People!On this week after Easter we will think about what it means to be Easter People.2025-04-2404 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlResurrection . . . RestorationEaster 2025 - Restoration2025-04-1805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWhat are you looking for?Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter are coming.The question today: "What are you looking for?"2025-04-1004 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlA Quiet PlaceWe all need A Quiet Place.2025-04-0305 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlRunning on EmptyAre you running on empty? Let's think about that.2025-03-2705 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlI don't feel like It!Let's think about what to do when you don't feel like it!2025-03-2004 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlRememberRemember . . . God remembers us . . . do we remember Him?2025-03-1305 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlLentLent.While our church has not observed Lent, let's consider a few basics about this time of preparation for Easter.2025-03-0705 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlBeautyBeauty.What is it?God is beautiful?2025-02-2704 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlHow Can It Be?How Can It Be?Reflections and lessons from Charles Wesley's hymn.2025-02-2004 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlDoing your best?2025-02-1405 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlOn being a sheepDo you think of yourself as a sheep?
Let's explore some of what that means today.2025-01-3105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlAre you satisfied?Let's explore the question, Are you satisfied?2025-01-2404 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWho do you believe?A question we all face every day . . . who do you believe?2025-01-1705 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGod, Where are You?2025-01-0904 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlCan You Keep A Secret?Can You Keep A Secret?
Selected Scriptures2025-01-0405 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlA Fresh StartWith a new year approaching, let's think about A Fresh Start.
Key verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
2024-12-2604 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlJesus, ImmanuelJesus, Immanuel
What does that mean? What is the significance for us?2024-12-1905 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlChristmas FaithChristmas Faith . . . the example of Mary.
What is it? How can we experience it?
2024-12-1305 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlThe Greatest Christmas GiftThe Greatest Christmas Gift.
What is it? Why is it the greatest gift?2024-12-0505 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusSome Biblical truths from the Christmas carol Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus as we begin Advent.2024-11-2806 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlStop Striving, Start RestingAs we enter the Christmas season, let's think about stop striving, start resting.
2024-11-2105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFaith and PoliticsFaith and Politics . . . based on Scripture2024-11-1506 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlAll SeasonsWinter is coming, or beginning. Today let's think about some things that are for all seasons of our lives, from Colossians 3:12.
2024-11-0805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlForgiveness is the fruit of being forgivenForgiveness - - being forgiven and forgiving others.
Forgiveness is the fruit of being forgiven.
2024-10-3105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlReformation SundayReformation Sunday - - Why is it important?2024-10-2405 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlMy grace is sufficient for youGod's grace is sufficient for you . . . Really?
Yes, Really!
2024-10-1705 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlIn everything give thanksOn this Thanksgiving weekend, we are thinking about "in everything give thanks" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
What does that mean? How do we do it?
2024-10-1006 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWeary, heavy burdenedWhat do you do when you are weary, heavy hearted?
Let's think about that.2024-10-0305 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlJoyJoy is a prized treasure.
How can we continually experience it?2024-09-2604 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlI Don't Want To Be Here!You know the feeling, "I don't want to to be here!"
Let's explore that today.2024-09-1905 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGod's glory today, every dayGod's glory
What do we mean by “God’s glory”? How should we respond to it?2024-09-1304 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFeeling at home with GodFeeling at home with God . . . do you feel at home with God?
Let's think about that together.2024-09-0506 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlSpiritual health blockersSpiritual health blockers have a negative impact on our spiritual life, on our relationship with God.
We will look at four:
A fuzzy focus
A careless, unhealthy spiritual diet.
A nit and miss prayer life.
A casual attitude toward sin.
2024-08-2907 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlHow are you thinking?How are you thinking.
Not just, what are you thinking, but how are you thinking?2024-08-2206 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlBow the kneeBow the knee
What does that mean? When are we to do it? When? How?2024-08-1605 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlTrusting God for the unknown futureTrusting God for the unknown future
Why should we? How can we?
2024-08-0805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGod will not forget youGod will not forget you, based on Isaiah 49:14-16 Hebrews 6:10, Colossians 3:23-24
2024-08-0105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlTaking a break?It's the middle of summer. Taking a break? Summer breaks, spiritual breaks?2024-07-2504 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWhere is your delight?Do you delight in God's word?
Where is your delight?
Based on Psalm 1:22024-07-1805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFruit and Consequences"So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own schemes." Proverbs 1:312024-07-1105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlHiding God's TruthHiding God's Truth.
What does that mean? How do we do it?
Based on Psalm 119:11
2024-07-0405 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlShouts of Joy!Who is shouting? Why?
Zephaniah 3:17
2024-06-2805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlLiving by GraceAre you living by grace today?
2024-06-2005 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlAre you ready?Are you ready for what God has for you?
2 Timothy 4:1-2
2024-06-1304 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFailureToday we are thinking about Failure.
Failure is an unpleasant, common-to-all-of-us experience. How can we avoid failure? How can we move forward after we fail?
Let's think about that.2024-06-0606 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlPleasant Places?Experiencing God's Pleasant Places, based on Psalm 16.2024-05-3006 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlUncertaintyWe all experience uncertainty. How do we respond? How do we deal with it?
Based on John 14.2024-05-2306 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlDoes Jesus Care for Me?Have you wondered, "Does Jesus care for me, Really?
We explore that and how to deal with those feelings.2024-05-1605 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlSummer FruitA basket of summer fruit - the vision and message of God's vision to the prophet Amos.2024-05-0905 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlLearning to be ContentContentment.
Looking at being contended people, based in Philippians chapter 4.
2024-05-0205 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlOur WordsOur words are important, both positively and negatively.2024-04-2504 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFan into FlameExploring Paul's statement to fan into flame his spiritual gift God have him, what that means and how we do it.2024-04-1805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlShock and Awe12 April 2024
Shock and Awe
What to do when you feel overwhelmed.2024-04-1104 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWe Are Easter People2024-04-0404 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlTh Tomb is Empty!Easter 2024
The Tomb Is Empty!
2024-03-2904 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlI don't feel like celebrating!What do you do when you don't feel like celebrating?2024-03-2105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWhat are you taking with you?Reflections on Job's experience, especially from 1:21.
2024-03-1404 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlThe Battle Belongs to the LordLessons from David taking on Goliath - - The Battle Belongs to the Lord. 1 Samuel 17.2024-03-0706 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlWaiting for GodWaiting for God
Psalm 62
2024-02-2904 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlNot OptionalJesus - "You are the light of the world."2024-02-2204 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlYour Hiding PlaceWhat is your hiding place? When and how to hide.2024-02-1505 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlYou are not good enoughOn our own we are not good enough, but with God . . . 2024-02-0805 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlJesus Does All Things WellThink about it, "He [Jesus] does all things well." (Mark 7:37)
2024-02-0104 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlStanding in Awe of GodThoughts from the grand 139th Psalm, focusing on standing in awe of God.
2024-01-2506 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlDon't Get Stuck!Don't get stuck when experiencing disappointment, failures, betrayals and losses. Keep moving forward with God. 2024-01-1904 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlBundle Up!January 12, 2024
Putting on the new self2024-01-1105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlOur Majestic GodGod is majestic, towering over all. How should we respond?2024-01-0404 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGoalsPlanning and goals for the new year.2024-01-0103 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlCelebrate!Celebrate . . . It's All About Jesus!
Christmas 20232023-12-2105 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlHopeHope for us, during Christmas and always - learning from Abraham.2023-12-1403 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlIn the Bleak MidwinterReflections on the Christmas Carol, In the Bleak Midwinter.2023-12-0704 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlFinding Joy01 December 2023
Today - - finding joy, the real thing.2023-11-3005 minWeekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlLove your enemiesLoving your enemies - - what does that mean? Why is it important?2023-11-2304 min
Weekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlGod is GoodNovember 17, 2023
God is good all the time!
All the time God is good!
Know and thank God that you are living in His goodness today.2023-11-1604 min
Weekly Devotionals from Pastor Lyle WahlRememberNovember 10, 2023 Devotional
Remembrance Day2023-11-1404 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBeing a Witness - Lessons from The ExpertPreached: May 21, 2023
John 4:1-41
Jesus' Example of personal witness.
Planned and purposeful. (4)
To all people. (4, 7; see also 3:1-21)
Personal and without gimmicks. (7-15)
Deal directly with sin. (16-19)
Answer questions without being sidetracked. (20-30)
Jesus' encouragement to His disciples.
Focus on mission. (31-34)
Be harvesters. (35-38)
Jesus' expansion through multiplication.
Those saved reach others who reach others. (39-42)
Invest in new believers. (40)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2128 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlHero of Faith MothersPreached: May 14, 2023
Mother's Day. Exodus 2:1-10; Hebrews 11:23
Hero of faith mothers have . . .
A living faith in God. (Exodus 2:1; Hebrews 11:23)
A sacrificial love for their families. (Exodus 2:2; Hebrews 11:23)
A courageous obedience to God. (Exodus 2:1-10; Hebrews 11:23)
A wise strategy for action. (Exodus 2:1-10)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2129 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWe Are Going to See the King!Preached: May 7, 2023
John 3:1-21
Theme: The new birth is your passport to see the King.
Why do I need this passport?
The need seen in Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus. (1-7)
But, why? (Psalm 14:1; 15:1-2; see also Romans 3:23; 6:23)
What is this passport?
It is something totally new. (3, 5-7; see also 2 Corinthians 5:17)
It opens the door to eternal life. (16)
It is God's work and gift. (5-6, 8, 13-16; see also Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-10)
It is confirmed in everyday life. (19-21)
How do I receive this passport?
Our action...2023-05-2131 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlRadical ChristianityPreached: April 30, 2023
John 2:13-25
Begin with true, deep faith. (23-25)
Be obedient to God's directions. (13)
Live out your faith with devotion and action. (14-22)
Balance your view with insight from beyond yourself. (24-25)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2132 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlIt's A Miracle!Preached: April 23, 2023
John 2:1-12
God's miracles - some basic descriptions.
Surveying the range of ideas.
Zeroing in on Biblical concepts.
God's miracles - some basic principles.
God is concerned about things that are important to us. (3-9)
God always does His work His way. (3-4)
God seldom does what you can and should do. (7)
God works His miracles to reveal His glory. (11)
God works miracles to confirm His people's faith. (11)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl2023-05-2129 minExpository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBuilding Good RelationshipsPreached: April 16, 2023
John 1:35-51
Ground the relationship on God's truth.
John the Baptist, his disciples and Jesus. (35-37)
Jesus and Nathanael. (47-51)
Take the initiative.
John the Baptist and his disciples. (35-37)
Jesus and John the Baptist's disciples. (38-39)
Jesus' new disciples reaching out to others. (41-42, 43-46)
Look beyond the surface and to the future.
Jesus and Peter. (41-42)
Philip and Nathanael. (44-46)
Guard against competition and jealousy.
John the Baptist and Jesus. (35-37)
Andrew and Peter. (40)
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Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe Heart of EasterPreached: April 9, 2023
Easter. John 20:1-18 and Selected Scriptures
Theme: Jesus' resurrection is the heart of Easter.
The reality of the resurrection.
Established by the facts. (19:17 - 21:25)
Established by faith. (20:8-9, 29)
Some responses to Jesus' resurrection.
The religious leaders. (Matthew 28:11-15)
The followers of Jesus. (20 - 21)
The importance of the resurrection.
It declares Jesus Christ is God the Son, the Savior, the Lord. (Acts 2:22-36; Romans 1:1-6)
It is essential to our salvation. (Acts 13:37-38; Romans 4:23-25; 1 Corinthians 15:12-17)
It gives us new life and then...2023-05-2128 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlReflections on "It is Finished!"Preached: April 7, 2023
Good Friday. John 19:30 and Selected Scriptures
A variety of reflections on these words.
Those who passed by that day. (Matthew 27:39-40)
The religious leaders. (Matthew 27:41-43)
The two thieves crucified with Jesus. (Matthew 27:44; Luke 23:39-43)
The dispersed followers of Jesus. (Luke 24:13-21)
Jesus' view of this time, these words.
The word He used. (John 19:30, 28; 4:34; 5:36; 17:4, 23)
Looking back to understand His view. (Revelation 13:9; Ephesians 1:4)
The meaning begins to build with God's promise after Adam and Eve's sin. (Genesis 3:15)
His view included the path of Philippians chapter 2. (Philippians 2:6-8)
His...2023-05-2122 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlThe True Triumph (Palm Sunday)Preached: April 2, 2023
John 12:9-19; Selected Scriptures
Theme: Palm Sunday was a triumph of Jesus' Faithfulness
The sound bite version - "A Great Triumph!"
Unbelievably large crowds. (9, 12-13-18)
Riveting testimonies. (17)
Astonishing praise. (13, 11)
Frustrated opponents. (19)
The docudrama version - "A Great Tragedy!"
Fickle crowds. (19; see also 19:12, 15; Matthew 27:22-25, 39-40)
Vanishing disciples. (see 18:15-27)
Determined opponents. (10; see also 11:45-57; 18:1 - 19:16)
Crucified hero. (see 19:17-18)
The ultimate version - "A Triumph of Faithfulness!"
Immediate perspective. (see 11:16, 54; Luke 9:51; 19:41-44)
Longer term perspective. (3:14-15; 12:32; Zechariah 9:9-10)
Complete faithfulness. (12; see also...2023-05-2131 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlBeing A Witness . . . Lessons from an ExpertPreached: March 26, 2023
John 1:19-34
Know your subject.
Knowledge from God which is certain and accurate. (29-34)
Knowledge from God which is personal. (29-34)
Know yourself.
Know what you are not. (19-21)
Know what you are. (22-27)
Know your purpose.
Proclaim Christ. (23, 29-34)
Prepare the way for Christ. (23, 31)
Point people to Christ. (26-27, 29-34)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl
2023-05-2134 min
Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle WahlWho Is Jesus Christ?Preached: March 18, 2023
John 1:1-18
A Handful of essential answers.
He is God. (1-2, 4, 14-18)
He is the Creator. (3-4, 10; Genesis 1:1-2, 26; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2)
He is God who became one of us. (14; Matthew 1:18-23; Philippians 2:6-8)
He is the Savior. (4-5; 14:9)
He is the One who gives us a personal portrait of God. (4-5, 9, 14, 16-18; 14;9)
The only two options of response.
To not recognize or receive Him. (10-11; 3:16-21, 36)
To recognize and receive Him. (6-9, 12-13; 3:16, 36; Ephesians 2:8-10)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl
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