Life in Christ was never intended to be lived alone. Rather, true depth comes from discipleship in community. Listen as Bob Kerstetter, Director of Worship and Discipleship at SWU, shares God's heart for the togetherness of His people.
Jason Tegen, Director of Residence Life at Southern Wesleyan University, shares the importance of living life in Christian community. Nothing can replace the incredible role of togetherness. Listen as he demonstrates how life is better WITH one another and how God works in our corporate midst.
Listen in as Rev. Ken Dill, University Chaplain, shares the theme of the new 2018 - 2019 academic year: Serving > Served. Jesus came not to be served but to serve and His demonstration rings true for His followers even today. May we continue to serve others, following the pattern of our Savior, and be like minded as He.
Dr. Ben Davis, chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, exhorts the Southern Wesleyan Graduating Class of 2018 to hold on to faith, hope, and love as they serve the Lord with their lives and vocations.
Addressing the SWU graduating class of 2018, Dr. Bob Black charges students at this Spring 2018 Baccalaureate service with a simple, profound, and timeless truth: Jesus is Lord. This is the key, not only to this life but for all of eternity itself.
Rev. Waymond Burton III of Water of Life Christian Church in Greenville, SC, provides an apt warning for a common Christian pitfall. How often we long for mountaintop experiences in our Christian journey; however, these can lead us into complacency and dropping our guard if left unchecked. Take Rev. Burton's words to heart and learn how to remain prepared in and out of season.
Michaela Wickham, SWU Student Chaplain, shares her heart regarding our true identity. God never intended us to be defined by gifts, abilities, society, people, preconceived notions, and the like; instead, He designed us to find our value in Him alone. Why not ask God to reveal your intrinsic worth in Him.
On this SWU Preview Day, Rev. Matt Irvine shares the exciting adventure of continually saying "yes" to Jesus Christ.
Have you ever found yourself looking back at what God has done and hoping for His great move yet again? Garrett Kahrs brings a powerful, fresh word about what to do in the in-between time in our journey with God. So often we find ourselves walking in the valley between the high points wondering what to do next. Find out what God has to say about these moments.
For over 30 years Charles Wimphrie has led an incredible and successful career as the Men's Basketball Coach at Southern Wesleyan University. However, he would be the first to proclaim that it is his deep faith and relationship with God that is his greatest accomplishment. Listen as he challenges us to run the race that is set before us to the glory of God.
No one likes waiting. Have you ever felt like your prayers have gone unheard or God is telling you to wait? Rev. Gail Kerstetter shares on what to do when God says “wait”. She challenges us to fight through the temptations of the enemy in order to remain properly positioned in God’s waiting room. If you are in a season of waiting, do not despair, trust in God’s timing and tap into His strength for the present. God’s plan is worth the wait!
Brandon Bower, Southern Wesleyan University’s Spring 2018 Preaching Honors recipient, shares on the true, incomparable love of God. In order to love in abundance, one must know God’s love in abundance. Listen in as he shares how God not only loves us but also loves through us.
As we honor Black History Month, Rev. Curtis Johnson, pastor of Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Church of Greenville, SC, shares his heart regarding the Christian response to injustice. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a unifying and timeless message, bringing equality and justice. What is more, the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a lamplighter, "knocking holes in the darkness" and Rev. Johnson challenges us to do the same. May we follow the example of Dr. King, obeying the eternal mandate from ...
In a world where worth and identity suffers so greatly, Rev. Josh Ratliff reminds us of a deeper identification. Have you ever felt like you are just putting on an act? Jesus loves the one behind the mask and He brings wholeness and freedom to the broken and bound. Listen in on this Preview Day and discover who you truly are.
Four married couples answer questions and share their own soul stories of how they met and married. In this light-hearted and edifying exchange, the stories are different but the principles that hold them all together are quite similar. Be blessed as you listen to stories of love through different lenses.
Join Rev. Mark Wilson in this second installment of the new series on prayer. How can we cope when God seems to say "no" to our prayers lifted up to Him? Perhaps God's perspective is different than our own and our solutions are of a secondary kind to His. How will you respond?
God wants to spend time with you. In this new series, Rev. Ken Dill, shares why Christians pray to God. Is prayer really as simple as just talking with God? Listen in and find out.
From mighty stories in the Old Testament along with collected soul stories, Dr. Mark Gorveatte shares how God makes us bold for His kingdom. Dream big dreams for God and let His Holy Spirit empower you to live a supernatural life.
Concluding the Spring 2018 Spiritual Emphasis Week, Rev. Santes Beatty shares God's heart regarding responsibility. A Christians we must "not fear the responsibility that comes with freedom and healing." With what has God entrusted you and how will you serve Him in obedience?
As the Spring 2018 Spiritual Emphasis Week continues, Rev. Beatty shares God's call for each Christian to raise the standard of life in Christ. We must understand that "how we see people impacts the way we treat them." In a world of us vs. them mentalities, may we sit at the table, crossing social boundaries to meet spiritual needs.
Rev. Santes Beatty, Director of Multi-Ethnic Ministries for The Wesleyan Church, kicks off the Spring 2018 Spiritual Emphasis Week charging God's people with His call to be witnesses in every place. Be blessed as you answer God's call to connect with those who do not yet know Him.
In this evening session of Spiritual Emphasis Week Spring 2018, Rev. Santes Beatty shares the importance of the Holy Spirit, who aids Christians in living like Jesus Christ. God fills individuals wholly dedicated to Him with His own presence and ability to live holy lives.
In light of the recent revelations of sexual assault, Rev. Ken Dill shares God's heart regarding true intimacy. In a world of great counterfeits and abuse of intimacy, God desires His people to recalibrate their definition of true love to His.
Rev. Bob Kerstetter shares his soul story and how God finds us. "You may not be seeking Him but He is seeking you." God can find us no matter our age, location, activity, or desires, to tell us of His love for us.
Rev. Ken Dill begins the Spring 2018 semester by sharing the importance of seeking God's kingdom and His righteousness first. "If we fill up our lives with things that don't matter then we don't have enough room in our lives for things that do matter." Listen as this kingdom first principle from God's word will set up your new year for excellence in God's eyes.
Amidst an unseasonably snowy backdrop, graduates of SWU's Adult and Graduate Studies programs gathered at the main campus to hear Dr. Tim Rickman share as the graduation speaker. Dr. Rickman has served as the high school principal of Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, NC for over 20 years. His charge to graduates was one of passion, victory, and spirit-filled living, as he shares the Godly principles that have shaped his life.
Southern Wesleyan University's traditional graduates of the Fall 2017 semester were blessed to have SWU alumnus, Dr. Tim Rickman, speaking for graduation. Dr. Rickman has served as the high school principal of Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, NC for over 20 years. His charge to graduating seniors was one of passion, victory, and spirit-filled living, as he shares the Godly principles that have shaped his life.
On December 7, 2017 Southern Wesleyan University celebrated the graduates of the Fall 2017 semester. Rev. Paul Service shares his heart, how much Southern Wesleyan University has meant to his family, and what a great God walks with us on the journey of life.
Lexi Darling, Fall 2017 Preaching Honors recipient, shares how God provides for every need. From the Biblical narrative to personal experience, Lexi notes God's divine provision.
Jason Reeder shares his soul story with Southern Wesleyan University students and his path to freedom. For a number of years, Mr. Reeder was a victim of alcohol addiction. However, through the victory of Jesus Christ, he found freedom and now shares his story to bring the same to others.
