theWELL[26Jun2016] - The Why Behind The What
theWELL is four years old! Pastor Josh takes some time to celebrate the anniversary of our church plant as well as explain the whys of our vision behind the whats of our ministry.
Jul 02, 2016•42 min
The Well | Manhattan, KS
theWELL is a community of believers who love Jesus and value people no matter what their background, and we desire to serve all those who are in need. We all come from different walks in life--some work, some go to school, some are married, and some are independent. The common thread which weaves us all together is a desire to worship the God who created us and to communicate just how much He loves each and every one of us.
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Episodes
theWELL[19June2016] - The Threshold To Manhood
As we celebrate Father's Day, Josh Siders takes time to ask the questions, What does it mean to be a man? And how do you know when you are one? Are there rituals or learning experiences that help produce men? And we find out how the gospel informs on each of these answers
Jun 25, 2016•36 min
theWELL[12June2016] - #BLESS: Share Your Story
In this final message of the series, Josh Siders explains the importance of storytelling as we point people towards Jesus. And we consider how the narrative of Nicodemus from John 3 illustrates how Jesus Himself used creative elements to bring His listeners towards grace and truth.
Jun 18, 2016•35 min
theWELL[5June2016] - #BLESS: Serve
Can serving others be missional or will it be manipulative and have strings attached if we want our helps to point towards Jesus? How did Jesus model serving others for us?
Jun 09, 2016•27 min
theWELL[29May2016] - #BLESS: Eat
Jesus not only describes what he has come to accomplish, but also how he intended to do it by inviting outcasts to sit around His table. By this, we see that the kingdom of God advances one meal at a time.
Jun 01, 2016•38 min
theWELL[22May2016] - #BLESS: Listen
How does our hurried and distracted lifestyle impact our participation on God's mission of helping people find their way back to God? What can be done to focus more and invite people into a space where we hear about their hopes and fears? This week, Josh Siders shares the second practice of a missional life and how the habit of listening is missional in nature.
May 26, 2016•33 min
theWELL[15May2016] - #BLESS: Begin With Prayer
This week we begin a new message series called #BLESS: Five Practices for a Missional Life. Josh Siders shares about orienting our lives towards reaching people with the love of Jesus and how we must begin with prayer for those around us.
May 18, 2016•33 min
theWELL[8May2016] - With: The God You Don't Know... Yet
What if you're missing out on half of God? Most of us know about the God who is protective and passionate and does not tolerate sin. But when we are broken and worn out, we need to experience the God who is comforting and nurturing. Sarah Siders shares about the kind heart of God and how to experience this if we never have before.
May 11, 2016•5 min
theWELL[1May2016] - With - Worship: I Don't Know What To Do With My Hands
What does it look like to feel disconnected in worship? What are we called to do after our intimate times in communion with God? Jake Reeves answers these questions and finishes sharing his testimony and how worship played in.
May 04, 2016•39 min
theWELL[24April2016]-With - Worship: What to Expect When You're Expectant
How do we communicate with God? Why is it important to understand what "worship" is and how to do it in order for us to build a relationship with Him? Jake Reeves answers these questions and more as we continue our "WITH" series.
Apr 28, 2016•44 min
theWELL[17April2016] - With: God's Answer to Your Biggest Fear
What if the worst thing that could happen to you was NOT pain, trauma, and death? Sarah Siders shares on what our deepest human need and fear are and God's promise in response.
Apr 20, 2016•29 min
theWELL[10April2016] - With: Fellowship Of The Spirit
A neglected aspect of doing life with God is the Holy Spirit's connection to us. How are we to relate to the Spirit? What can we expect as we walk with Him? And what steps can we take to strengthen our connection?
Apr 13, 2016•34 min
theWELL[3April2016] - With: Enjoyed By God
In this new series we explore what it means to do life with God and not just for Him. Josh Siders begins with this message sharing how God enjoys and delights in us.
Apr 07, 2016•36 min
theWELL[27March2016]- What if Sunday never happened?
Why is the resurrection of Jesus so emphasized in Christianity? Why do we celebrate it every year, and sometimes more often? Pastor Josh Siders looks at 1 Corinthians to answer these questions as we celebrate Easter.
Mar 30, 2016•23 min
theWELL[20March2016] - Great Sexpectations: Q&A Night
Josh and Sarah Siders devote a night to answering more questions related to our Great Sexpectation series.
Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 23 min
theWELL[20March2016] - Great Sexpectations: Communicating Desire
In our final message of our Great Sexpectations Series, Pastor Josh is joined by his wife, Sarah, to talk about how the Scripture describes the positive interactions husbands and wives should have when talking to and about each other.
Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 8 min
theWELL[13March2016] - Great Sexpectations: The Anatomy Of Sexuality
To know something's proper function, you must first know the purpose and intent of its design. And the same can be said for sex. find out this week how and why God designed it during our latest message in the Great Sexpectations series.
Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 1 min
theWELL[6March2016] - Great Sexpectations: Two Equals One
What did God intend when He created marriage? Is there more to it than two people living together, having sex, and raising kids? Find out during this week's installment of Great Sexpectations.
Mar 09, 2016•1 hr 10 min
theWELL[28Feb2016] - Great Sexpectations: Fighting Off Foxes
Why are relationships so difficult? Why would God allow problems to exist if marriage was His idea? And what issues should we be aware of? Find out as we journey through the Song of Solomon, Genesis, and Ephesians during this week's message.
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 12 min
theWELL[21Feb2016] - Great Sexpectations: Imprisoned By Our Lust
In the Song of Solomon God teaches us what a healthy and holy script for intimacy looks like. But what happens if we're overtaken with lust? What is the expected result? And what can we do to be restored?
Feb 24, 2016•1 hr 13 min
theWELL[14Feb2016] - Great Sexpectations: What's In A Name?
God has created us with sexual desires but that's not enough to sustain a healthy and long-lasting relationship. What can Song of Solomon teach us about finding a spouse? What should we be looking for? And how do gender roles play into our search?
Feb 17, 2016•1 hr 3 min
theWELL[7Feb2016] - Great Sexpectations: Delighting In Desire
All of us have been broken spiritually, so all of us are broken sexually. so what does our culture have to say about the design and purpose for sex? And what has the church typically said about those things?
Feb 11, 2016•51 min
theWELL[31Jan2016]-Who Is My Neigbor? Pt. 2
What is our responsibility towards people who are unlike us, and who we might not even feel comfortable around? How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan inform our actions?
Feb 04, 2016•32 min
theWELL[24Jan2016]-Who Is My Neigbor? Pt. 1
What does biblical hospitality look like? And what is our responsibility when it comes to providing care for others? Pastor Josh challenges us to take the next step in thinking of ourselves a hosts and no longer guests in the places God has put us.
Jan 27, 2016•14 min
theWELL [17Jan2016] - #HellenistWidowsMatter
What can widows teach us about justice and equality? Why should we care about those who are discriminated against? What part do we play in all this? Pastor Josh looks at an event in Acts 6 that should shape our understanding and actions of even contemporary injustice.
Jan 18, 2016•36 min
theWELL[3Jan2016]-Developing Holy Habits And Godly Goals: Week 2
Pastor Josh Siders wraps up our series about understanding habits and setting goals for the new year by helping us understand what a SMART goal is, as well as the different areas we need to set goals.
Jan 18, 2016•33 min
theWELL[3Jan2016]-Developing Holy Habits And Godly Goals: Week 1
As the new year begins, Pastor Josh helps us to understand that the habits we've developed can hinder our spiritual growth, as well as how to begin putting a plan in place to experience more of God in 2016.
Jan 06, 2016•32 min
theWELL[24Dec2015]-Hymns Of Advent: Nunc Dimittis
During theWELL's Christmas Eve service, Pastor Josh looks at the song of Simeon and brings a message of hope and light.
Dec 25, 2015•15 min
theWELL[20Dec2015]-Hymns Of Advent: Benedictus
Just after his son is born, Zechariah lets forth a song praising God's mercy and deliverance. But his circumstances are very different than many of our own, so how do we understand his words and apply them to our own lives?
Dec 22, 2015•29 min
theWELL[13Dec2015]-Hymns Of Advent: Magnificat
This week, we look at the Song of Mary from Luke 1 and try to understand her context and point of view as she celebrates the coming of the Messiah.
Dec 16, 2015•26 min
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