The Increase
"The Increase" is a weekly podcast designed to bring excellent Bible teaching into your everyday life. Listen and learn with Pastor Ryan Day, from Wrightsdale Baptist Church in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Episodes
Christmas is a time for dreaming. Kids are dreaming about toys. Young people are dreaming about new clothes or new phones. Many adults are dreaming about time off from work. But did you know the nativity story in the Bible features five ACTUAL dreams that were designed to direct the arrival of Jesus? What did God reveal in the first of those five supernatural dreams, and what relevant insights can we apply to our lives today? (Chr...
GUEST SPEAKER: On Sunday, November 30th, our Wrightsdale family heard an encouraging message from Ezekiel chapter 24 by our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline. When hard things come crashing down upon us, it doesn’t mean that God is against us. It may mean that He’s trying to get our attention so He can teach us a valuable lesson worth learning. What insights did Ezekiel learn in his heartbreak, and what can you learn from this passage...
In Proverbs 26, King Solomon presents four problematic people: The Fool, The Lazy Person, The Troublemaker, and lastly— The Evildoer. Some people really will use smooth words to hide their selfish agenda. Do you know how to spot the evildoer? What wise warnings does the Bible hold out to you? (Role Model Rejects, part 4. Series Conclusion)
Is there anything worse than a troublemaking boss or employer? In Proverbs 26, King Solomon presents four unsavory people that you should avoid knowing and being. The third person described is “The Troublemaker.” The sad reality is that troublemaking people exist in every sphere of life. So how can you spot a troublemaker—and most importantly, how can you avoid becoming one yourself? (Role Model Rejects, part 3)
In Proverbs chapter 26, King Solomon writes about four “role model rejects” that you should never pattern your life after. Lazy people are mentioned many times in the Bible, including right here in Proverbs. What are the tell-tale signs of a lazy person? What are the long-term effects of laziness? And what can you do to avoid falling into the pit of laziness? (Role Model Rejects, part 2)
In Proverbs chapter 26, King Solomon writes about four kinds of people that you should never aspire to – four people you should avoid knowing and being at all costs. The first of these individuals is called “the fool.” What kind of person is a fool according to the Bible, and what can you do to avoid being negatively affected by a fool? (Role Model Rejects, part 1)
Since his tragic death by assassination on September 10, 2025, many experts across the USA have been observing and tracking what they are calling “The Charlie Kirk Effect”.
Since Kirk’s tragic death, millions of people are returning to church, purchasing Bibles, and asking deep questions about the true meaning of life. What are the most important truths you need to share with the world? Do you know how to answer that friend, co-wo...
On Sunday morning, we concluded a five-part message series called “Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship.” In this final message, we studied Jesus’ famous story, “The Parable of the Talents.” While many Christians today want to stand by at a safe distance or sit comfortably in their Sunday seats, Jesus calls every follower of His to the ‘stewardship of doing.’ What vital truths are unleashed in this text for your everyday life? Wha...
In John chapter six, Jesus made one of the most controversial sayings of his entire ministry when he told a synagogue audience that they must “...eat his flesh and drink his blood” in order to have eternal life. What critical truth was Jesus trying to set forth with this teaching? Are we supposed to take this statement literally? If Jesus truly is the Bread of Life, what does that mean for our lives in the here and now? (A Messag...
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better Together”.
In a world where Satan seeks to divide and dominate families, relationships, communities, and churches, we embrace the Bible’s truth that we’re better together, and what that means for everyd...
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better Together”.
In a world where Satan seeks to divide and dominate families, relationships, communities, and churches, we embrace the Bible’s truth that we’re better together, and what that looks like in ev...
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better Together”.
In a world where Satan seeks to divide and dominate families, relationships, communities, and churches, we embrace the Bible’s truth that we’re better together, and what that looks like in ev...
Christian stewardship involves every aspect of our lives; not just our time, our abilities, and our spiritual gifts— but our money too! What are seven good guidelines given in the New Testament that can help you honor God and advance His kingdom with your financial giving? How does the Bible instruct you to give your money to God? (Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship, part 4)
Today’s culture puts off so much noise that many Christians are confused or conflicted when it comes to understanding money and material things. What are some of those erroneous views compared to the Bible? Where does God call you to go “all in” for Him? What are seven personal assets that you can unleash for the advancing of God’s kingdom? (Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship, part 3)
Many Christians think that stewardship applies only to the money they put in the offering at church. But while money is a part of stewardship, the Bible actually asks for a lot more. Do you know what your most valuable treasure is, and how it connects to your stewardship as a Christian? What is the sacred trust given to every follower of Jesus? (Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship, part 2)
As human beings, it's tempting to take pride in what things we own, what jobs we do, and what abilities we possess. But the Bible reminds us that God is the source of everything. If you want joy and fulfillment as follower of Jesus, what three foundational facts do you need to understand about Christian stewardship? (Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship, part 1)
*GUEST SPEAKER* Many Christians have concluded that the church is simply a place to go or a service to attend, but the Bible goes far deeper than those surface level ideas. What does it truly mean to be part of God’s family? What actions does the Bible call you to fulfill as you connect with your local church? (Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline)
In Genesis chapter 50, the story of Joseph reaches its climactic conclusion— but the biggest lesson from Joseph’s story isn’t relational, it’s theological. Joseph’s faith never wavered in the God who superintends over every aspect of our lives. What do you need to learn about God’s active oversight of your life? How will your life change when you trust the good providence of God? (The Life of Joseph: Pain and Purpose, part 12 concl...
After subjecting his brothers to a series of challenging tests, Joseph finally reconciles with his brothers in what proves to be an exciting and emotional reunion. Have you been dealing with a fractured friendship or a broken relationship? Are you ready for a reunion and a renewal? What ingredients can contribute to a real reconciliation? (The Life of Joseph: Pain and Purpose, part 11)
In Genesis 44, Joseph puts his brothers through the ultimate test to discover if their hearts had truly changed, or if they would repeat their selfish sins of the past. Sometimes God brings tests and trials into our lives, not to break us—but to build us for what lies ahead. What do you need to know about the tests that God sends your way? (The Life of Joseph: Pain and Purpose, part 10)
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