God Is Merciful And Just | Chris Mixon by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

Pastor Joel Sims continues in the Life in the Spirit series with this message from The Six service at our Fondren campus, “Yield”. God has a plan for you that He reveals to you by His Spirit, you cannot see or know it through the flesh. The way we interact with the Holy Spirit to receive His plan is to yield to Him.…

In this episode from Tuesday’s Staff Prayer at Word of Life Lakeland campus, Pastor Joel Sims continues from the last Staff Prayer’s message on turning your care into prayers, with this episode titled “Seeing It, Saying It, and Praying It”, where he shares that when God shows you something about your need, He wants you to say it, and pray it so tha…

In this episode “I Thank My God I Speak in Tongues”, Pastor Joel shares from Word of Life Lakeland Campus how praying in the Spirit opens up a highway for God to bring to His plans for you to pass. Why struggle to find God’s will for your life on your own, or bring it to pass on your own, when you can open the door to the grace of God in your life …

Staff Prayer is back! Join Pastor Joel and the Lakeland campus staff for staff prayer, as Pastor teaches on prayer and turning your cares into prayers.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Pastor Joel Sims explores the power of tough conversations delivered with honor and received with humility in this Legacy Archive episode from 2017. The message emphasizes how such dialogues can strengthen relationships significantly. We uncover the importance of embodying honor and humility, especially during challenging seasons in relationships.…

Continuing the Life in the Spirit series, in this episode “Why Pray in the Spirit?” Pastor Joel Sims reminds us that to walk in the plan God has for our lives, we must speak and pray out that plan, by praying in the Spirit.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

God Is Strong…and Can Help Me Overcome | Alex Foust by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

John Romick continues our Life in the Spirit series with this message titled “Miracles are Indisputable”. Using testimonies from his own life and stirring scriptures about the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life, you will be inspired to seek God like never before, and be empowered to fulfill God’s plan for your life through the power of …

God Is Talkative | Robert Green by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

Explore the intricacies of managing relationships for a fulfilling life as Pastor Joel Sims delves into this topic in a Legacy Archive episode from 2016. This message emphasizes the importance of understanding how to navigate various types of relationships, distinguishing between supportive ones and toxic or harmful ones.…

Enjoy this short Bonus Clip from Pastor Joel live at our Highland Colony 8:30 service on June 30, 2024. What are you passing down as a legacy: Iniquity or Mantles? Bonus clips are moments outside of regular podcasted services where we felt like there was an impactful moment you needed to hear to encourage you in your walk with God.…

This episode, “Are You Lukewarm?” by Pastor Joel Sims, comes from our Fondren 6PM service. Pastor Joel continues his message from our morning services in the Life in the Spirit series. Are you allowing your life to be filled with other things, leaving no room for hunger for God? This message will call you up higher in your walk with God!…

In this episode from our Life in the Spirit series, Pastor Joel Sims shares from our Lakeland campus a message titled “Egypt or The Promise Land”, which contrasts a life directed by the deep desires of the Spirit that lead to God’s plans for you, with living according to the strong desires of the flesh which lead ultimately to destruction.…

God Is In Control | Robert Green by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

Join us for “The Threshing Floor and the Open Door” where Pastor Joel shares a message about living a life walking in the Spirit. If you live a life by the flesh you will never see, hear, or understand the plan that God has for you!By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

God Is Here, Anything Can Happen | Daniel Wagner by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

In the episode titled “From Rags to Riches,” Pastor Ronnie Sims explores the powerful story of Naomi from the book of Ruth, highlighting the depths of despair that led to bitterness towards life and even God. We’re shown how Naomi’s overwhelming weariness transformed into a bitterness that wasn’t just directed at those around her, but also at the d…

In this Father’s Day episode “An Excellent Spirit”, Pastor Joel Sims shares from our The Six service at Word of Life Fondren campus. Do you have an excellent spirit like Daniel had? Pastor Joel shares how you can bring meaning to your life and work by serving those around you.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

In “What’s Your Legacy?”, Pastor Joel Sims shares the characteristics of the ideal father, and how though you may not be able to control your heritage, you can control your legacy.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

6 Calls Of Biblical Men | Robert Green by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

In this episode titled “The Attitude of Serving”, Tom and Kathy Toney share from The Six service at our Fondren campus about how the salvation of the world and the effectiveness of our local church depends on our availability to be used by God through serving.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

In this episode titled “Home is Where it All Starts”, Kathy Toney shares from our Highland Colony campus that the power of turning the hearts of the next generation to God is in the power of the home.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

In this episode titled “Exposing, Arresting, and Reversing the Slow Fade”, Tom Toney shares from our Lakeland campus what the home and church MUST DO about the next generation’s drift from God.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Love Is A Battlefield | 5 Things The Holy Spirit Does | Robert Green by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

In this episode titled “Your Calling is Calling,” from 2016, we delve into the inspiring truth that no matter how many times we stumble, our calling remains unshakeable. Taking a page from David’s life, we see how, despite his significant mistakes and humble beginnings, his journey demonstrates that God’s plan for us doesn’t waver. Through studying…

We welcome Joshua Adams back to The Six, our Fondren 6pm service, where he shares the impact the awareness of the very soon coming of Jesus should have on every believer.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

We were honored to welcome Pastor Joshua Adams to Word of Life as he delivered a message on God’s faithfulness. Through this message, we walk through many scriptures covering the power of His word and the goodness of God.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Love Is A Battlefield | The Heart Of The Matter | Robert Green by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

We’re often told to renew our minds as we head into new seasons, but when was the last time you renewed your heart? Check out this episode by our Fondren campus pastor Hillary Ravick to learn why the heart matters in every season.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

If you’ve lived in Mississippi at any given time, you know how the Hospitality State treats its neighbors. We wave in the neighborhood, open the door as you walk by, and offer a “bless your heart” whenever we hear something troubling. But what happens when we apply biblical standards to our hospitality? In this episode from our Fondren campus, list…

Sometimes the loudest voices in our lives aren’t giving us the best advice. Often it’s our own voice. In this episode, Pastor Robert shares with the Poindexter campus the importance of having the right people in our lives who can help us with our dreams. The key is not just focusing on our dream alone, but on the one true dream that matters most. L…

Does peace feel far away and out of reach for you? In this episode, Pastor Chase at Word of Life Highland Colony campus shares his journey of finding peace and strength after his father passed away. You’ll discover the same keys to peace that caused the troubled and fearful disciples to be transformed into healed, bold witnesses for Jesus. Peace is…

Luke Spencer shares with the Lakeland Campus about the need for humility to come to the table the Lord has prepared for you. Psalm 23 reminds us of His preparation, all we need to do is sit.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

May 26, 2024 - Love Is A Battlefield - Love The World, But Don't by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

In the launch of the 2016 series, Life’s A Beat, Pastor Joels Sims the message of patterns. You can’t change your life without changing your patterns. We explore how every frustration and success is rooted in the habits we keep, showing that it’s the small, everyday decisions, not the big moments, that truly shape our lives. From finances and healt…

Join us in this episode titled “Entangled?” where Pastor Joel Sims shines a light on a tactic the enemy uses to steal your effectiveness and influence for the Kingdom of God and hinder your progress in your walk with God.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

Ever feel like you have the knowledge to live a fruitful Christian life but lack the power? In this episode, titled “The Helper,” Pastor Joel Sims explores the question the Apostle Paul asked the believers at Ephesus: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit since you believed?” If you’ve been living an ordinary life, you can begin living an extraordinary …

May 19, 2024 - Love Is A Battlefield - What’s Next After Sin? by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

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.…

May 12, 2024 - Love Is A Battlefield - The REALLY Good News! by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

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…

May 5, 2024 - Doubt & Deconstruction - Why Does God Allow Evil & Suffering? by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

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.By 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.By Word of Life Church - Joel Sims

April 28, 2024 - Doubt And Deconstruction - What About The Church That Hurts? by Fondren ChurchBy Fondren Church

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.By 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…