“Upside Down: Sermons From The Mount” – Part 3 | Salt & Light
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Baptism Night | Aaron Talbott
Wesley Students Podcast
In this message from Baptism Night, we explore God’s promise in Ezekiel to remove our hearts of stone and give us hearts of flesh—a heart-transplant grace that baptism points us toward. As we celebrate new baptisms and remember our own, we’re invited to let God soften, renew, and reshape us into responsive clay in His hands.
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Disappointment Does Not Win | Aaron
Wesley Students Podcast
Have you ever tried your best & it still does not work out? During this message, Aaron talks about disappointment through the story of Jeremiah. Disappointment does not win because God never leaves us.
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Ghost Stories | Aaron
Wesley Students Podcast
In a world obsessed with fear—from horror movies and haunted houses to the quiet anxieties we carry inside—what do we do when the storm is real and the waves are crashing? This message looks at Matthew 14, where the disciples are terrified on the water until Jesus shows up in the middle of the storm. We unpack how to remember that Jesus is with us, remain focused on Him instead of our fear, and recognize Him as the One who calms every storm.
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The Fruit Tells the Truth | Aaron
Wesley Students Podcast
In this message, Pastor Aaron teaches that “fruit tells the truth.” From Jesus’ picture in John 15 of the vine and branches to Paul’s description in Galatians 5 of the fruit of the Spirit, we see that real life-change isn’t about trying harder but about staying connected to Jesus. When we remain in Him, the evidence shows up in love, joy, peace, and the kind of fruit that points people straight to Christ.
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Love That Does Things | Aaron
Wesley Students Podcast
This week’s message focuses on Paul’s reminder in 1 Corinthians 13 that without love, even the most impressive gifts or sacrifices mean nothing. Love isn’t just a feeling or a caption—it’s action: patience, kindness, forgiveness, protecting, and persevering. In a heavy week when words aren’t enough, we’re called to let the world see the proof of our faith through the way we love people.
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Sunday Night Live | Aaron | Leaking Jesus
Wesley Students Podcast
How do people know you’ve been with Jesus? In this message from Acts 4, Pastor Aaron shares a hilarious Publix story, connects it to Peter and John’s boldness before the Sanhedrin, and reminds us that real discipleship isn’t about information—it’s about transformation. When we spend time with Jesus, it gives us courage, makes our faith noticeable, and moves us to action in ways people can’t help but see.
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Deep Waters | Aaron
Wesley Students Podcast
God doesn’t promise that we won't go through deep waters, He promises His presence in them. In your storms, the One who commands the seas is in the boat with you. Jesus calls ordinary fishermen to follow Him and fish for people. The call to mission doesn't pause when life gets hard - Jesus' "follow me" still applies in the deep waters. Fishing for people doesn't mean having a perfect life; it means following Jesus while you're still figuring things out.
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Middle School Mission Trip | Day 4: Finishing Strong
Wesley Students Podcast
Our final day of work was one for the books. What we expected to be a washout turned into our most beautiful day yet. Each team finished strong, wrapping up projects and saying heartfelt goodbyes to the neighbors we've come to know and love. Tune in as students reflect on what they accomplished, what they learned, and why they’re going home changed.
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Middle School Mission Trip | Day 3: Hammer Time & Happy Treats
Wesley Students Podcast
Back at the worksites, our teams made serious headway — decking ramps and porches and seeing their projects come to life. The work was real, the sweat was real… and the ice cream stop on the way home was absolutely necessary. Check out today’s progress and smiles! Tonight's guests were: Isabella, Maddie, Mary Cait, Brantley, Katie, Ellison, and Skylar -- with special guest, Intern Holly!
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Middle School Mission Trip | Day 2: First Work Day
Wesley Students Podcast
Our four teams hit the ground running — knocking out demolition, starting ramps, and learning what it really means to serve. It was a strong start to our three-day mission effort. Listen to how students stepped up and stepped out in faith today! Tonight's guests are: Mia, Rylee, Gerald, Kara, Madison, Emerson, Anna, Adain
info_outlineAs we approach Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season, it’s time to take some self-inventory. Where in my faith am I strong? Where am I week? Am I compassionate? Do I care? Am I humble? Do I seek peace or do I seek to stir the pot? Our text tonight is about being Salt and Light. Jesus lays out commands for how we are to differential ourselves from everyone else – not so we can be exclusive, but so that we might bring this Upside-Down Kingdom to those around us.