Anxiety has a way of lingering—especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Many of us believe things will eventually get better, but still struggle to find peace in the middle of what we’re carrying right now. In this message from The Weary World Rejoices, Sean Sears shares how real peace doesn’t come from having everything figured out, but from trusting God in the middle of what we can’t control. Through the Christmas story, you’ll see how God meets anxious, weary people with His presence and invites us to release the weight we were never meant to carry.
For many of us, the holiday season doesn’t begin with joy—it begins with weariness. You’ve been moving fast, carrying a lot, and hoping things would feel different by now. But what if hope doesn’t start with fixing your circumstances, but with seeing what God is doing in the middle of them? This message explores how God steps toward people who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged, offering a hope that can actually steady your life. Through three simple truths from the Bible, you’ll see that God hasn’t forgotten you—and that you can find rest and hope again.
Talking about your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you’re worried about being misunderstood, sounding pushy, or not knowing what to say. Many of us hesitate in moments that actually matter because we’re unsure how to bring up spiritual things in a way that feels natural and respectful. This message explores how to approach those conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You’ll learn how to recognize when the moment is right, how to begin without pressure or awkwardness, and how to talk about what you believe in a way that others can genuinely hear.
It’s not always easy to tell what God wants you to do, especially when you feel a nudge or idea but can’t tell if it’s from God or just from yourself. Most of us want clarity about our purpose, but we aren’t always sure how God actually guides regular, everyday people. In this message, we look at what the Bible shows about how God leads us—how to discern the difference between our own desires and His prompting, how the people around us help bring clarity, and how our experiences and opportunities might be pointing toward the next step He has for our lives.
Most of us have parts of our lives we hope no one ever sees—moments from our past or habits in our present that quietly make us wonder where we really stand with God. Those doubts and regrets can convince us we’re too far gone or too imperfect for God to do anything meaningful with our lives. This message reveals how God moves toward people who feel unqualified or unsure, exposing the lies we believe about ourselves and meeting us right where we feel stuck. You’ll see how He begins changing the parts of our story we’ve almost given up on and why you’re not disqualified from what God wants to do in you.
Following Jesus sounds simple—until it starts to feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. Many of us want a faith that matters, but also want life to feel predictable and safe. This message explores why real spiritual growth often happens outside our comfort zones and how the uncomfortable steps God invites us to take can become the very places He strengthens our faith and deepens our trust. If you’ve ever felt torn between doing what’s right and doing what’s easy, this message will give you clarity, courage, and hope for your next step.
Most of us want to see God do something real in our lives, but we don’t always feel ready or confident enough to take that next step. The first followers of Jesus felt the same way—waiting, unsure, and not expecting much to happen. But when God prompted them to act, everything changed. In this message, we look at how God began something new in the earliest believers and how He still gives clarity, courage, and direction to ordinary people who feel unprepared or uncertain about what comes next.
It’s easy to chase comfort, control, and what feels urgent—but those things rarely last. The more we hold on, the smaller our impact becomes. In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how God invites us to live with open hands—trusting Him with what we have so He can multiply it into something that lasts. You’ll learn how generosity grows your faith, shifts your perspective, and helps you invest in what truly matters.
It’s easy to want a stronger faith—but much harder when obedience feels uncomfortable. For many of us, that tension between comfort and surrender is where we get stuck. In this message, we talk about how God uses obedience—especially through our finances and generosity—to strengthen our trust in Him. You’ll learn that tithing isn’t about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you—and that faith always grows on the other side of surrender.
You want to trust God, but when it comes to money, there’s always that question in the back of your mind: Will I have enough? In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how to grow your faith one step at a time by trusting God with what you already have—and discovering He’s always been enough for you.
Relationships can be some of the greatest blessings in life—but they can also bring some of the heaviest burdens. When we avoid honesty, take on what isn’t ours, or blur the lines of responsibility, things quickly become messy, one-sided, and exhausting. In this message, Pastor Sean Sears unpacks how boundaries aren’t barriers that push people away, but guardrails that make love stronger and relationships healthier.
Most of us have a hard time saying no. We want to help, keep others happy, or avoid disappointing people—but the result is often exhaustion, resentment, and feeling stretched too thin. So how do you know when it’s right to say yes and when it’s time to say no? In this message, Pastor Sean Sears shows how even Jesus said no at times—and how learning to do the same can bring peace and protect your best yes. Because every yes is also a no to something else.
Life can feel exhausting—like you’re stretched too thin and carrying more than you can handle. What if the reason it feels so heavy isn’t just busyness, but that you’re carrying things God never asked you to carry? In this message, you’ll learn how God’s design for boundaries brings peace and freedom. Discover how to take ownership of what’s truly yours, release the weight of what isn’t, and guard your heart so you can live with clarity and margin
It’s tempting to believe life can get too far gone, too broken, or too messy for even God to fix. Whether we feel that way about ourselves or about others, it can leave us hiding, exhausted, or convinced there’s no hope. But this message tells the story of someone everyone else had written off—yet God redeemed—to show how He makes room for the most unlikely people, rewrites broken stories, and calls us to do the same.
We all want genuine relationships, but when it requires us to open up and be vulnerable, it’s easy to hold back and stay guarded. And while everyday friendships are good, walking closely with people who share your faith is the environment God uses to bring encouragement, wisdom, and growth to your life. This message unpacks why community is crucial for becoming who God wants you to be—and how deep, authentic relationships can push you outside your comfort zone in the best way. Just like in the gym, growth comes when you’re willing to be stretched.
You want to hear from God and feel closer to Him—but when life gets loud and your prayers seem unanswered, it can leave you wondering if He even hears you. What if prayer is more than just words you say, and fasting is more than skipping meals? These habits can create space to hear from God, shape who you’re becoming, and strengthen your faith. If you’ve been feeling stuck or distant, this message will show you practical ways to build rhythms of prayer and fasting so you can experience God in a deeper way.
You’re trying to keep up—at work, at home, with your goals, your schedule, and everyone’s expectations. But while life keeps moving faster, your soul feels tired and your faith feels stuck. What if the next step in your spiritual growth isn’t doing more, but learning how to stop? This message explores how God’s design for rest can help you let go of control, trust more deeply, and finally breathe again—because you weren’t made to run nonstop.
What if the thing holding back your spiritual growth… is your grip? You want to trust God more. You want your faith to actually grow. But if you're clinging to control—especially when it comes to money—you might be missing the very thing God wants to use to set you free. In this message, discover how generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s a spiritual discipline that trains your heart to trust, grow, and live with open hands. Because God doesn’t want something from you—He wants something for you.
Reading the Bible sounds simple—but staying consistent feels nearly impossible. It’s easy to get distracted, feel unsure where to start, or wonder if it’s even making a difference. This message unpacks how daily time in Scripture shapes who you’re becoming, trains your faith, and helps you hear God with clarity—because spiritual growth doesn’t come from trying harder, it comes from showing up.
You still believe in God… but something feels off. The passion’s faded. The purpose feels distant. You’re showing up, but nothing seems to move you like it used to. In this message, we show how apathy slowly creeps into our faith—and what to do when your heart feels numb and your spiritual life feels stuck. You’ll learn how to recognize the drift, rekindle conviction, and rediscover awe for who God really is.