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Wellsburg Community ChurchThe Terrifying MountainExodus 19 describes the "terrifying" holiness of God, and this sermon is an attempt at reconciling God's love with the awesomeness of His holiness.
2024-07-2156 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhen God Says, "Go Forward!"This message from Exodus 13-14 is about Israel crossing the Red Sea on dry land. When our enemy the devil pursues us from behind, and we see no way forward, we can either give in, fight in our own strength, or trust God to fight for us.
2024-06-3037 minWellsburg Community ChurchAnna Bogdan's Mission Trip Report from BrazilAnna Bogdan shares about her recent mission trip to Brazil and all that God has been doing in her life.
2024-06-0941 minWellsburg Community ChurchSpiritual Shortness of BreathIn Exodus 4 the people were so anxious and full of fear that they had, according to the original Hebrew translation, shortness of "breath" or "spirit."
2024-06-0247 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Three B's of BaptismIn this short teaching, Faith points out three truths that water baptism signifies, all starting with the letter "B."
2024-05-1927 minWellsburg Community ChurchI Am Who I Am and I Am With YouWhen God called Moses to be a great leader, Moses asked a common question: Who Am I? God didn't answer his question, but instead told Moses Who HE Himself was. That is the strongest basis for identity.
2024-05-1237 minWellsburg Community ChurchTurn Aside to See the Burning Bush
Do you ever wonder why some people, including Christians, never seem to get off "the treadmill" of discouragement and defeat? Or why some don't seem to ever hear God's voice? This passage from Exodus 3 gives us a clue as to why.
2024-04-2829 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Long, Detoured Call of Moses
Moses' call to leadership was in the context of having committed a crime and running from the scene. His "doctorate of theology" took place over 40 years in a desert. This passage from Exodus 2 teaches us that God can use our most idiotic mistakes as "ministry preparation."
2024-04-2140 minWellsburg Community ChurchThis King Knows YouWe continue in our journey through the Bible in Exodus 1, where we learn about the king "who did not know Joseph." What's it like to live in a world where you are not recognized and valued, but are judged on the basis of things that don't define who you actually are? It's hard! But the wonderful news is that there is a King Who knows you fully, and loves what He sees.
2024-04-0747 minWellsburg Community ChurchA Different Kind of KingIn this Palm Sunday message we are reminded that Jesus came as a very different Messiah than the kind the Jews were expecting; He is still, today, a very different kind of King than even many Christians want.
2024-03-2442 minWellsburg Community ChurchLeave Your Water PotThe famous "Woman at the Well" did something extraordinary; she left her water pot at the very well at which she came to satisfy her thirst. How might this act speak to us today?
2024-03-1737 minWellsburg Community ChurchBecoming "Surety" for the Brother: How Judah Represents JesusJudah plays a very important role in the story of Joseph; his role as intercessor for his brother Benjamin foreshadows Jesus and sets an example of the kind of love God wants us to have for each other.
2024-02-1253 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Parable of the Unforgiving ServantMatthew 18 contains a parable about forgiveness that gives us perspective on why we can forgive others.
2024-02-0539 minWellsburg Community ChurchJoseph and the Pain of People Who DisappointPart of Joseph's "character formation" was learning how to deal with disappointment when it comes from people. This is one of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity!
2024-01-2944 minWellsburg Community ChurchThree Things to Keep in Mind When Life Takes a DetourAs we look at the story of Joseph in Genesis, and the sudden "detour" his life took, it's important to keep three things in mind for ourselves when the unexpected happens.
2024-01-2141 minWellsburg Community ChurchAn Open Door in 24In this New Year's message, Faith preaches from Revelation 3:7-8, with a message for the church, and for each of us personally.
2023-12-3137 minWellsburg Community ChurchGreatly Afraid and Distressed --Faith BogdanIn Genesis 32 Jacob is "greatly afraid and distressed." How does God respond? By challenging him to a wrestling match! Find out the meaning behind this strange account in scripture.
2023-12-1742 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhat it Takes to Be a Part of Heaven's Special Ops--David BogdanKing David's three mighty warriors famously stood their ground while everyone around them fled in the face of difficulty. What can we learn from them? Pastor Dave tells us in this inspiring message.
2023-12-1032 minWellsburg Community ChurchIs it Worth it to Follow Jesus?In Mark 10:17 a young man is faced with his own answer to this question every believe needs to come to grips with: Is it worth it to follow Jesus?
2023-11-2633 minWellsburg Community ChurchLeah the Unloved WifeIs there hope for those who've been "less loved" than they should be in life? We look to the story of Leah in Genesis 29.
2023-11-1235 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Uncommon Church by Pastor Peter DeArrudaIn this powerful sermon our guest speaker, Pastor Peter DeArruda of NYSUM, uses a miraculous incident from Mark 2 to show us what is to be our whole approach to people who are "laid low" in any way. As a minister in NYC, Pastor Peter even points out that the immigration crisis is independent of and separate from the individual immigrant; how does God want the church to view and treat such people? We are to have an "uncommon" response!
2023-11-0548 minWellsburg Community ChurchJacob's Ladder, Jesus' CrossWhile Jacob is on the run from a brother who wants to kill him, God shows up in a powerful and personal way.
2023-10-3038 minWellsburg Community ChurchAn Inheritance Thrown AwayIn this sermon from Genesis 25 and 27, we see what was in Esau's heart concerning his inheritance, and connect his story to how we value our spiritual "birthright."
2023-10-1642 minWellsburg Community ChurchHosting the Presence of GodIn this "talk" Faith gives a recap of a trip she and Dave took to visit a friend's church in Erie, PA. The experience was a reminder of what God really wants in a church.
2023-10-0941 minWellsburg Community ChurchA Millennial Goes Church Shopping (Podcast Interview with Sarah Bogdan)In this stand alone podcast episode, Faith Bogdan interviews her daughter Sarah about her eye-opening experience looking for a home church when she went away to college. This was recorded in February, 2022.
2023-09-2736 minWellsburg Community ChurchSeeking a Bride for My SonRebekah possessed a certain quality that made her God's choice for a bride for Isaac. This story parallels God's "search for a Bride" for His Son. What is Jesus looking for in a "Bride" (the church)?
2023-09-2545 min
WV on the DOTWV On The DOT - 162 - Live From The Wellsburg Bridge OpeningGovernor Justice and Secretary Wriston joined with the communities of Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH to cut the ribbon on the new Wellsburg Bridge on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. This week's WV on the DOT podcast features interviews recorded live on the bridge, with people in attendance at the memorable event.
2023-09-2131 minWellsburg Community ChurchGiving Context to the Radical Story of Abraham and IsaacGenesis 22 is one of the most disturbing stories in the Bible, and one that atheists commonly point to in their objections to Christianity. But understanding the context of Abraham's calling and relationship with God helps us understand why he could obey such a radical command by God.
2023-09-1747 min
WV on the DOTWV On The DOT - 161 - Wellsburg Bridge Mike Witherow And Hiring Natasha WhiteThe Wellsburg Bridge, connecting Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH, will soon be open to traffic. The bridge made national news when it floated down the river on April 26, 2021. Mike Witherow, Regional Construction Engineer for District 6, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to talk all things Wellsburg Bridge.
2023-09-1543 minWellsburg Community ChurchIs It a Good Thing, or a God Thing?In Genesis 16, Sarai thought her good idea was God's idea; we are still seeing the consequences to her mistake, played out on the world stage! What "good thing" are you contemplating that may not actually be a "God thing?"
2023-08-2728 minWellsburg Community ChurchEvangelism from the Heart with Ruth and Rebecca BogdanRuth and Rebecca Bogdan share a refreshing approach to evangelism, and tell us where the church gets it wrong, and how to correct our approach to, and view of, people.
2023-08-2051 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Sign of CircumcisionWhat does circumcision in the Old Testament have to do with our relationship with God as New Testament believers? Today we take another look at Abraham and how his life connects with Christ and the Cross.
2023-08-1340 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Abrahamic Covenant and the Mystery of the Split HoofWhat do the split animals in Genesis 15, the split hoof in Deuteronomy 14, and the "warring natures" in Romans 7 teach us about our identity in Christ? How can this truth set us free from the guilt and condemnation that comes even after we've repented?
2023-08-0633 minWellsburg Community ChurchFour Things Abraham Had to DoIn this first lesson on the life of Abraham, we look at the covenant God made with him in Genesis 15. God alone was the responsible party in this promise agreement, but Abraham himself had four parts to play.
2023-07-2336 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Lettuce People"The Lettuce People" is a sermon about the Tower of Babel. If Adam and Eve tried to "save" themselves through self-preservation, and Cain tried to "save" himself through self-effort, then the builders of this tower represent those who try to "save" themselves through self-glorification.
2023-07-1036 minWellsburg Community ChurchGet Out of the Ark!As we continue our journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, we look at an old familiar story, Noah's Ark, but from a different angle. This sermon is a challenge to leave the past behind.
2023-07-0238 minWellsburg Community Church"My Chains are Gone!"In this unique episode, Pastor Dave starts his sermon with a skit in which he enters the sanctuary wearing a 150-200 lb heavy equipment chain, voicing his woes about the bondage he is in. Use your imagination to picture the scene!
2023-06-2524 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhere are the Spiritual Fathers?This Father's Day sermon sets out to do two things: challenge men in the church to become spiritual fathers, and encourage those who never had one.
2023-06-1837 minWellsburg Community ChurchNaomi's Bitter Life: A Mother's Day Message for EveryoneMost sermons from the book of Ruth focus on Ruth and Boaz, but today Faith highlights Naomi, a mother who endured great tragic loss. This is a message of encouragement for anyone, not just mothers.
2023-05-1431 minWellsburg Community ChurchGenesis 4, "The Failure of Self-Effort: A Lesson from Cain and Abel", Faith Bogdan
If last week's lesson (Adam and Eve's fig leaves) was about the fallacy of self-love, this week's lesson is about the failure of self-effort. In Genesis 4 we look at Cain and Abel, and two very different ways of approaching our relationship with God, which is reflected in our relationships with each other.
2023-05-0746 minWellsburg Community Church"Your Worst Lover", Genesis 2-3The idea that self-love is the cure for the human condition is popular, but it is actually a farce? How well is it really working for us, and if not, why? And what do the fig leaves of Eden have to do with this lie that has permeated society and even the church?
2023-04-3044 minWellsburg Community ChurchGenesis 1, Created to Be and to BecomeThis is first teaching in a long-term series in which we'll simply go through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting themes and connecting each lesson to Jesus. The purpose of these teachings are to show that the whole of the Bible contains one important message: Jesus is the Redeemer of all things. He came to redeem mankind, each of us as individuals, and planet earth.
This first lesson starts in Genesis 1 and ends in John 1, "Created to Be and to Become."
2023-04-2345 minWellsburg Community ChurchHow to Make a Grand Entrance: A Message for Palm Sunday
Everybody wants to make a "grand entrance" in life to some extent-- that is, to make their mark on the world, get noticed, have their purpose recognized, make a difference for the common good. Jesus made His own "grand entrance" on the first Palm Sunday, and how He did it is so contrary to human nature, but it's the best and only way to true success.
2023-04-1728 minWellsburg Community ChurchForgiven and MiserableToo many Christians are "Forgiven and Miserable," that is, they have received salvation from sin, but are not living in the state of "soul rest" the Lord wants for us. Like the Israelites who were disqualified from entering the Promised Land (place of rest), they are miserable due to a refusal to surrender everything to God and rest in His ability to work on our behalf.
2023-04-1736 minWellsburg Community ChurchGod is Always Doing Something New!Guest speaker Gerald Russell shares how that since God's creative process is ongoing, He is always doing something new, and we can choose to be a part of that with Him.
2023-04-1736 minWellsburg Community ChurchFrom Suicidal Depression to Peace and Joy: A Young Man's TestimonyTwenty-year-old Micah shares how God transformed him overnight from a depressed, suicidal young man to someone who's dramatically changed as a result of truly surrendering his life to Christ.
2023-04-1734 minWellsburg Community ChurchFrom Suicidal Depression to Peace and Joy: A Young Man's TestimonyTwenty-one year-old Micah suffered emotional abuse growing up, which resulted in depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and attempted suicide. He shares how God transformed his life and is redeeming it.
2023-04-1634 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Resurrection-- Investigate and Report!It takes an open mind to investigate the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it takes and open heart to believe and embrace it, and apply that truth to our lives in transformative ways.
2023-04-0937 minWellsburg Community ChurchElisha's Three-Word PrayerAfter Elisha spoke the truth to his servant, he recognized the need to prayer a very important prayer for him. How should we pray after we've done our part to speak the truth to someone? What prayer should we pray for ourselves when belief for the impossible is difficult?
2023-03-0536 minWellsburg Community ChurchSeven Roadblocks to Answered Prayer: Part 2Part 2 of "Seven Roadblocks to Answered Prayer." Which of these could be a reason you may not be seeing an answer to prayer?
2023-03-0233 minWellsburg Community ChurchHow to Bravely Answer the Call of God: a Lesson from Deborah and BarakWhy would a military leader need a female judge to accompany him to battle? Find out why in this story from Judges 4.
2023-02-1713 minWellsburg Community ChurchSeven Roadblocks to Answered Prayer, Part 1Ever wonder why your prayer didn't get answered? There are at least 7 possible reasons why; today we look at the first two in Part 1 of this sermon series.
2023-02-1733 minWellsburg Community ChurchFrom Slave to Brother: the Story of OnesimusThe book of Philemon contains a story about a runaway slave that poignantly illustrates just how God sees us, and the way He loves us.
2023-02-1730 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Story of UzzahThe story of Uzzah in the Bible is troubling and embarrassing until we fully understand it; it serves to define "true worship."
2023-02-1741 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Parable of the TalentsWhat does God have to say about the use of the gifts and abilities He's given us?
2023-02-1736 minWellsburg Community ChurchGet the Oil!In the parable of the Ten Virgins, Faith explains the sobering significance of trimming a lamp with no oil.
2023-01-0139 minWellsburg Community ChurchChoose Life!Christianity offers us two choices, and they aren't merely between "good" and "evil."
2022-12-1132 minWellsburg Community ChurchReceive One Another: the Dual Meaning of CommunionIn this "talk," Faith explains God's full intent behind Communion, and shares a deeply personal story of reconciliation with a loved one.
2022-11-2750 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhere are the Nine?Jesus healed ten lepers, and only one thanked Him. Are we much different from the other nine?
2022-11-2032 minWellsburg Community ChurchAn Extravagant "Yes" and a Brave "No"We live in a world of imbalance in which people tend to say "no" too often, or else "yes" too much. We look at someone in scripture who knew when to say "yes," and when to say "no."
2022-11-0630 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Question to Ask When the World is Falling ApartWhen the world is falling apart, everyone wants to know what to do. But is that the most important question?
2022-10-3019 minWellsburg Community ChurchTwo Kings, Two Different HeartsSimilar to a message from last year, we take yet another look at Israel's first two kings, and what we can learn from them.
2022-10-2343 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhat is Church and Why Do We Go?People define church in all kinds of ways and have various reasons for going there. What is God's definition and the motive He'd like us to have?
2022-10-0234 minWellsburg Community ChurchA Tent, a Bush, a Shoe and a RodWhat do these for objects have to do with living a successful life?
2022-09-2543 minWellsburg Community ChurchIs God Really That Good?Faith shares humorous stories from a recent camping trip and answers the question of God's eagerness to answer the smallest (and biggest) prayers.
2022-09-1843 minWellsburg Community ChurchBaptism Bears Witness to These Three ThingsBaptism is a commonly misunderstood practice in the church. What three things are going on spiritually when someone is baptized?
2022-09-0424 minWellsburg Community ChurchPriorities and Perspectives (Heart Health Series Part 6)A look at how priorities and perspectives shape our "heart health."
2022-08-2833 minWellsburg Community ChurchFour Things to Know about a Broken Heart (Heart Health Series Part 5)A broken heart is not limited to grief and sadness. What are other types of "broken-heartedness?"
2022-08-2145 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhat is Your "Resting Heart Rate?" (Heart Health Series Part 3)A new spin on the idea of "resting heart rate." How easily are your feathers ruffled?
2022-08-1442 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Tenderizing of Judah's Heart (Heart Health Series Part 2)We look at the continuation of Judah's transformation. Was there hope for a narcissist such as this man?
2022-07-2452 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Turning of Judah's Heart (Heart Health Series Part 1)Judah had series "heart health" issues; in this sermon we look at when his transformation began.
2022-07-2451 minWellsburg Community ChurchIntroduction to Heart Health SeriesIn this episode, Faith introduces a new sermon series called "Heart Health." We speak often of mental health, but have you ever considered the importance of "heart health", and its connection to mental health?
2022-07-1042 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Cares of this Life and the Deceitfulness of RichesJesus equated "plant-choking thorns" with two issues we all encounter in our lives at one time or another.
2022-06-1232 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Unleavened Loaves of PentecostOn the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, two loaves of unleavened bread are waived before God. In what ways do those loaves symbolize us?
2022-06-0540 minWellsburg Community ChurchFive Things I Learned about God from Being a MotherThe title says it all, and this is a message for anyone.
2022-05-0836 minWellsburg Community Church"Be On Guard, Go Your Way, Make Yourself Secure"Those three commands were what Pilate instructed the Jewish leaders concerning the sealing of Jesus' tomb. What is their significance for our lives?
2022-04-1748 minWellsburg Community ChurchMaster, or Savior Only? (A Sermon for Palm Sunday)The crowd on that first Palm Sunday wanted a savior, but not a master. Are we any different?
2022-04-1050 min
Learning From Our OwnInterview with Dr. Tara Thomforde - HS Washington, PA/HS Wellsburg, WVInterview with Dr. Tara Thomforde - HS Washington, PA/HS Wellsburg, WV
2021-08-1211 minWellsburg Community Church"You Shall Receive Power"Jesus promised we've receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us. What exactly did He mean by that?
2021-08-0141 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Holy Spirit (Ryan Stanton)Our friend Ryan Stanton teaches about the Holy Spirit, the third person of the trinity.
2021-07-2551 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Insecurity of Saul and Security of David (Identity Series Part 4)Israel's first two kings were fundamentally different men; let's examine the ways.
2021-05-3035 minWellsburg Community ChurchWomen in the Bible Who "Should Have Failed"A look at some of the women in the Bible should encourage any woman on Mother's Day, mother or not.
2021-05-0933 minWellsburg Community ChurchWaiting on God in Silence (Identity Series Part 3)How important is cultivating silence to our identity?
2021-05-0235 minWellsburg Community ChurchCain and Abel: Two Layers of Truth (Identity Series Part 2)What can we learn about identity through the story of these two very different brothers?
2021-04-1844 minWellsburg Community ChurchFig Leaves, or Robe? (Identity Series, Part 1)Adam and Eve hid behind fig leaves; Christ offers us something much better for our identity and security.
2021-04-1146 minWellsburg Community ChurchIf Christ Did not Rise from the Dead: Seven ImplicationsWhat difference would it make for Christianity (and for us personally) if Christ had not risen from the dead?
2021-04-0444 minWellsburg Community ChurchDeliberate Humility: A Message for Palm SundayJesus' so-called "Triumphal Entry" was in fact a deliberate act of abject humility. What is the significance?
2021-03-2834 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe True VineWhat do you consider to be your "source?" Jesus called it "the true vine."
2021-03-2137 minWellsburg Community ChurchGod is Better than You Can Imagine! (Kurt Heisey)Our friend Kurt Heisey preaches a sermon about the unimaginable goodness of God.
2021-03-1430 minWellsburg Community ChurchObserver or Participant? (David Bogdan)Do you attend church as an observer or a participant? Which is God's desire, and what would each of those look like? A message by Pastor David Bogdan
2021-03-0725 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Un-SermonWhat on earth is an "Un-Sermon?" Listen to this episode and find out!
2021-02-2839 minWellsburg Community ChurchThe Satisfaction and Security of a Love Relationship with GodEveryone is looking for satisfaction and security in a relationship. Can God actually offer those? A "Valentine" message for anyone.
2021-02-1442 minWellsburg Community ChurchNo Church Member Left BehindWhat would it mean to have a church where "no church member is left behind?"
2021-02-0741 minWellsburg Community ChurchPersonal Testimony of Suicide Attempt and Salvation (Frank Nero)Frank Nero tells about his conversion after a failed suicide attempt.
2021-01-3131 minWellsburg Community ChurchI AM Walking on the WaterWho exactly was it who was walking on the water toward the disciples? Was it more than their rabbi and teacher?
2021-01-2445 minWellsburg Community ChurchNoisy Crowd WailingJesus addresses a very noisy crowd in today's sermon. Would we have been a part of this crowd?
2021-01-1741 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhat Would a Christian "Extremist" Look Like?We speak of "extremists" in other religions, but have you ever heard of a "Christian Extremist?" What would that person look like, in the most literal sense of the phrase?
2021-01-1051 minWellsburg Community ChurchWhat to Do When You're WaitingHave you ever had to wait for an answer to prayer? What does God want us to do in the meantime?
2020-12-2739 minWellsburg Community ChurchLiving in "The Highest" (Faith Bogdan)What exactly did the Christmas angels mean by "the highest", and is that a realm in which we can live, daily?
2020-12-2037 min
Wellsburg Community ChurchFive Costs of Unforgiveness (Faith Bogdan)What does harboring resentment and unforgiveness actually cost us?
2020-03-0846 min