Wesley SermonCast

Wesley SermonCast

Welcome to Wesley SermonCast, the official sermon podcast of Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb, IL. A new episode drops every Friday and features a message from our pastors, rooted in scripture and relevant to everyday life. Whether you missed a Sunday service or want to revisit a meaningful sermon, this podcast is here to inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your faith journey. Listen on the go—whether you're commuting, at work, or taking a walk—and stay connected to God’s word wherever life takes you. Connect with us @macombwesleyumc or macombwesleyumc.com.

Episodes

July 18, 2025 24 mins

We’re flashing back to one of our most popular sermons from January 26, 2025! In this uplifting and memorable message, Pastor Don shares “The Joy of Bubble Wrap,” centered on Galatians 5:22-26 and the fruit of the Spirit—especially joy.

No matter the circumstances, God offers us a joy that is unshakable, untouchable, and bursting with life (kind of like bubble wrap!). This sermon is a reminder to live with gratitude, to laugh freely...

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Pastor Don brings a thought-provoking message titled “Micah and the Art of Sarcasm” based on Micah 4:2-5. Join us as we explore how even sarcasm can carry deep truths about hope, peace, and God’s ultimate vision for the world.


Original Sermon Date: 7/6/2025

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You’ve heard it. You’ve probably said it. But is “This too shall pass” actually in the Bible? In the final episode of our Biblical Mythbusters series, we’re taking on one of the most quoted—but misattributed—sayings of all time.

Pastor Don puts this popular phrase under the theological microscope, using Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 to separate biblical truth from well-meaning myth. Is there wisdom in the idea? Absolutely. But where does Scr...

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Join us for the next episode in our Biblical Mythbusters series as Pastor Don investigates one of the most quoted—and most misunderstood—phrases attributed to Scripture "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves." (Spoiler alert: it’s not in there.) We'll explore what God's Word really says about self-reliance, divine help, and what it means to lift our eyes to the hills when we’re in need.


Original Sermon Date: 6/22...

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Is family always first? In this episode, Pastor Don puts the popular saying to the test through the lens of Matthew 5:43–48. What does Jesus really say about who we’re called to love? Get ready to bust a myth and expand your definition of family.


Original Sermon Date: 6/15/2025

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Join us for a powerful Pentecost Sunday as Pastor Melly brings the message, “Experiencing the Holy Spirit,” rooted in John 14:15-21. As we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit, we reflect on how God's Spirit moves in and through us today. Come celebrate this day of fire, wind, and new life in Christ!


Sermon date: June 8, 2025

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Is being true to yourself always the best advice? In this message from our Biblical Mythbusters sermon series, Pastor Don explores the popular cultural mantra "To thine own self be true" through the lens of Jesus’ powerful call to discipleship in Luke 9. What does it really mean to deny yourself and follow Christ? How do we reconcile personal authenticity with biblical surrender?

Join us as we challenge common spiritual mi...

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This week, Pastor Don takes on a common Christian cliché: "God doesn’t give you more than you can handle."Sounds comforting, right? But is it actually true? Ecclesiastes 2:17–26 paints a very different picture — one of weariness, struggle, and the deep human need for something beyond our own strength.


Original Sermon Date: 6/1/2025

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🎙️ Biblical Mythbusters Series Kickoff: “Everything Happens for a Reason”


Join us for a meaningful morning of worship as we begin our new sermon series, Biblical Mythbusters—challenging common sayings often mistaken for Scripture. This week’s message from Pastor Don, “Everything Happens for a Reason,” dives into Romans 8:22–30 and explores what this familiar phrase gets right—and wrong—about God’s presence in our struggles.


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We were honored to welcome Bishop Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai as our guest preacher. Her message, "To Know Christ," reflects on the powerful words of Philippians 3:4b-14 (NRSV).


Original Sermon Date: 4/6/2025

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