In “Just Pray” from our Mother’s Day weekend, Peppi Sims highlights how our busyness can lead to toxic, deceptive thoughts dominating our minds, overshadowing God’s truth. Drawing from the story of Martha and Jesus, she encourages us to prioritize sitting at Jesus’ feet, allowing His truth, purpose, and peace to fill us.…

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Tanakh is a Hebrew acronym for the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings/Psalms. After his resurrection Jesus told his disciples, "Everything written about me in the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms had to be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. If we want our minds to be opened to understand the Scriptures, there’s o…

Explore spiritual growth with Pastor Joel Sims in a 2017 Legacy Archive episode. Learn daily practices for connecting with God, maximizing “not so free” time with worship, podcasts, or books during commutes and workouts, and the benefits of fasting from screens. Discover the impact of regular church attendance, the importance of reading for persona…

In this episode titled “The Wonderful Name of Jesus,” Pastor Joel Sims takes us into not just any subject, but The Name of Jesus. Did you know we have a God in heaven who hears and answers prayers when prayed in the Name of Jesus? If we can get excited and hopeful about someone keeping their word and honoring their name in everyday things, how much…

Are you seeking your promised land, or are you seeking Him? In this episode titled “True Riches” from The Six at our Fondren campus, Pastor Joel Sims reminds us of Who should be our purpose in life, not “what”. As you listen to this podcast, we pray the Holy Spirit reveals to you the heart behind Moses’s preference for His Presence, even over going…

The Apostle Paul speaks often of the mystery of Christ as the supreme revelation of God, but this in not a mystery we can place under our control. In his poem The Magi, William Butler Yeats aptly describes the incarnate Word born at Bethlehem as "the uncontrollable mystery on the bestial floor."Av Brian Zahnd

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At The Six, Pastor John Romick shares pivotal ways to hear the voice of God. In all ways, the best place to be is within the will of God. Listen to this message for how to know when God is sharing His will with you.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Pastor John Romick joins us for “Gratitude”, the final part of our generosity series, Asking For Naomi. Through this message, John shares the faithfulness of the Lord and how to be grateful and joyful through our circumstances to see the blessings found in Him.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

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The landscape of our current culture seems to be filled with fury and it has left the condition of our souls vexed with anxiety. If we trust and follow Jesus, the one who cares for our soul, he will lead us, as the Good Shepherd, out of the landscape of fury and into pastures of peace.Av Jacob Taylor

In this message from 1985, our founding pastor, Pastor Ronnie Sims, covers the importance of being sensitive to the Holy Spirit and truly knowing Him. It is through the Holy Spirit that bondages are broken and we need to know the Spirit of God to overcome.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Join us as we explore Pastor Joel’s message, “The Art of Contentment,” a key principle demonstrated in the New Testament. You’ll discover that our identity is not found in our possessions, and true joy is not attained merely by acquiring enough wealth to be generous. Instead, it’s found when we allow our love for others to inspire us to be generous…

Welcome back to our series “Asking For Naomi”! In our second episode, Pastor Joel Sims is about to take you on a thought-provoking journey, beginning with the common question: “Is Tithing for Today?” But hold on tight, because this isn’t your typical generosity sermon, we’re exploring the topic in a whole new light. Get ready to dive into scripture…

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Does God want you rich? If so, why? In this message, we will take a look at the motive behind God’s desire for you to be blessed: so that you can bless others, not just build bigger barns. Join us for a fresh look at biblical prosperity in this episode.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Through this three-week series, we explore the story of Ruth and the generosity shown toward her mother-in-law Naomi. This series covers the heart of generosity and God’s favor. In this message, we’re exploring what real generosity looks like, and find there is favor that God has waiting for those who are asking for the needs of others, and not jus…

Do you believe in ghosts? The disciples may have. Upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, they wrongly assumed he was a ghost. This opens the door for Jesus to assure them(and us) that he has risen indeed. If Jesus has been raised, then death has been defeated, and we need not fear. Therefore, Jesus continues to ask "Why are you frightened?".…

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In the 2016 Legacy Archive episode, Pastor Joel Sims explores the life of David, emphasizing that no matter your start or mistakes, God can elevate and significantly bless your life.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

In this message, Robert Berry discusses how our inadequacies should not lead to insecurities but dependence on God. Learn how to navigate through the roadblocks of change and how God has sent you to lead the change you desire to see in your family and community.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Pastor Kevin Cooley is a missionary, pastor and author. Pastor Kevin joined us at our Fondren 6PM campus to share about the transformation power of the gospel and how to share this gift with others.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

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One way to think about the resurrection is to see it as Jesus’ first step towards ascension. Another way is to think of the resurrection of Jesus like a wormhole, a tunnel through time and space. From this perspective, Jesus went into death creating a passageway from this broken down world into God’s new world where all things are new again. In ste…

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On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Joel Sims gave a word to honor the sacrifice made so many years ago on the cross, celebrated His Resurrection, and ended with a powerful reminder that as followers of Christ, we are sons and daughters of the Father.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

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Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold. -W.B. Yeats, The Second Coming In him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, The firstborn from the dead. -St. Paul, Colossians 1:17–18…

ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor discuss The Harrowing of Hell in this special Good Friday episode. This is the last episode of conversations based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. We hope you have enjoyed this series and invite you to subscribe for future related content. …

On day five of Holy Week, Pastor Joel reminds us that Jesus took our shame and became our open door to receive God’s grace, love, and goodness for our lives! At the end of today’s message, we are led through communion. We encourage you, wherever you are listening today, to participate with us using elements you have at home.…

Jesus Christ—the Logos made flesh—is the true icon of the living God. The world has at last truly seen God. And what is the climactic, definitive moment of God’s self-revelation in Christ? It’s the central event in the gospel story—the crucifixion. The cross is the pinnacle of divine self-disclosure.…

On the fourth day of Holy Week, Chase Sievers, Campus Pastor at Word of Life Highland Colony, delivers an Easter message exploring the distinction between identifying with Christ and merely imitating Him.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor explore themes from the Lord of the Rings epic by J.R. Tolkien and more specifically how power should be handled by those who follow Christ. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes …

On day three of Holy Week, join Luke Spencer, Lakeland Campus Pastor, as he shares that humility, often underestimated, serves as the gateway to receiving God’s grace and help in our lives. Luke shares insights on how what we may have perceived as secondary is foundational in our walk with God.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

On day two of Holy Week, Art Jones shares his testimony and how to stay focused on Jesus in sharing the gospel with others.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

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To begin Holy Week, we have a message from Hillary Ravick, Word of Life Church Fondren Campus Pastor, about the triumphant entry of the savior of the world. We go through scripture hearing about the meaning of what the crowd was saying to Jesus when they cried out Hosanna.Av Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland discuss the wild images and stunning message of the book of Revelation. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent. GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds b…

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