Marysville Christian Fellowship

Pastor Brad Wicks

Marysville Christian Fellowship is a church committed to teaching God's Word and leading people to Jesus.

  1. 6d ago

    Lessons from the Well

    In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her something far greater than physical water: living water that satisfies the deepest thirst of the soul. This message explores how God's compassion leads us to unexpected places, unexpected people, and unexpected transformation. As we examine this powerful encounter, we're challenged to consider where we've been searching for fulfillment and reminded that only Jesus can truly satisfy our deepest needs.

    42 min

  2. May 31

    God is Still Building His Church

    In this message, our newly elected Lead Pastor shares a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah about God's ability to rebuild what seems broken beyond repair. Looking at the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, we're reminded that restoration begins with honest assessment, faith-filled vision, and a willingness to partner with God in the process. Whether facing broken relationships, wounded faith, unmet expectations, or difficult circumstances, this message offers hope that God is still in the business of restoration. The ruins are not the end of the story. They are often where God's rebuilding work begins.

    35 min

  3. May 24

    What Do You Do After the Mistake?

    After a major victory, Joshua made a costly mistake by acting without seeking God. Yet through humility and repentance, we see a powerful truth: our failures don’t have to define us when surrendered to a God who redeems.

    37 min

  4. May 17

    Asking for Directions

    This message centers on Joshua chapter 9 and the critical importance of seeking God's direction before making decisions. The passage reveals how the Israelites, fresh off significant victories, were deceived by the Gibeonites who disguised themselves as travelers from a distant land. The tragic mistake was captured in verse 14: they examined the evidence but did not consult the Lord. This teaches us that discernment requires more than observation and experience. We can be sincere, experienced, and still miss God's guidance when we rely on our own understanding. The message challenges us to examine areas where we've assumed instead of praying, where we've moved too quickly instead of waiting on God, and where fear rather than faith has driven our decisions. The call is clear: allow our God-talk to be louder than our self-talk. Whether we're facing decisions about relationships, careers, purchases, or ministry, we need to stop and ask for directions first. Prayerlessness often disguises itself as self-confidence, but true wisdom comes from depending on God rather than our own abilities or past successes.

    37 min

  5. May 10

    Faith Steps

    This message takes us into Gospel of Matthew chapter 14 and the moment Peter steps out onto the water. It is not just about Jesus doing the impossible. It is an invitation for us to trust Him enough to step into it too. We are reminded that pursuing God is not meant to be casual or convenient. It is something deeper. Something intentional. Something that shapes the way we live every day. Like searching for something you cannot afford to lose, our focus shifts from routine faith to real dependence. The disciples were told to go to the other side, which means they were always going to get there. Yet they still faced a storm. Being in God’s will does not mean life will be easy. Sometimes it means walking straight through resistance with Him. Peter’s response stands out. While the others heard “do not be afraid,” Peter asked for something personal. “If it is really you, tell me to come.” And Jesus did. That step out of the boat was not about confidence in himself. It was about trust in Jesus. This message brings us back to a simple truth. We are not enough on our own, and we were never meant to be. When we let go of control and step into what feels impossible, we make room for God to move in ways we cannot on our own.

    47 min

  6. May 3

    Aligned and Committed

    In Joshua chapter 8, Israel pauses in the middle of victory. Instead of moving forward to take more ground, they travel into uncertain territory to worship and renew their covenant with God. It is a moment that challenges our drive for constant progress and reminds us that alignment with God matters more than achievement for God. At the altar, they offer burnt offerings as a picture of full surrender and fellowship offerings as a reminder of relationship with God in community. They also publicly read every word of God’s law, choosing to anchor themselves in His truth. For us today, the altar is not a place but a posture. We are called to be living sacrifices, offering every part of our lives to God. That means honesty in bringing our struggles, surrender in releasing control, availability in saying yes, and obedience in following His Word. We do not drift toward God by accident. Without intentional surrender and consistent time in His Word, we will drift away. Every day, we are being shaped. We will either live aligned with God or pulled by our own direction.

    36 min

  7. Apr 26

    From Defeat to Victory

    This powerful message takes us through the journey from defeat to victory in Joshua chapter 8, revealing profound truths about how hidden sin disrupts our relationship with God and how repentance restores what sin damages. We're confronted with the sobering reality that sin follows a predictable pattern: we see, we covet, we take, and we hide. This is the same pattern that began in the Garden of Eden and continues in our lives today. The contrast between Achan's destruction and Rahab's redemption reminds us that God's demand for holiness is absolute, yet His grace is available to all who respond in faith. What makes this story so compelling is that God leads Israel right back to the place of their previous defeat at Ai, not to shame them, but to show them what victory looks like when they walk in obedience. The same city that defeated them in their self-reliance becomes their conquest when they align themselves with God's ways. This isn't just ancient history, it's a mirror held up to our own lives, challenging us to examine what we might be hiding, what we're justifying, and what we're clinging to that keeps us from experiencing God's full blessing and presence in our lives.

    33 min

  8. Apr 19

    When Victory Turns to Defeat

    This powerful exploration of Joshua chapter 7 confronts us with a sobering reality: sin never stays private. The story of Achan's hidden disobedience reveals how one person's secret compromise can impact an entire community. After the incredible victory at Jericho, Israel faced unexpected defeat at Ai because of hidden sin in the camp. This message challenges us to understand that our private choices have public consequences, affecting our families, churches, and communities in ways we might not immediately recognize. The progression of sin follows a familiar pattern: we see something, we covet it, we take it, and then we hide it. This cycle keeps us bound and separated from the fullness of the relationship God desires with us. The beautiful truth woven throughout is that God's conviction comes from love, not anger. He points out our sin not to shame us, but to restore us. The call to consecration and confession isn't about condemnation but about clearing the path for victory. When we're willing to deal with what God points out in our lives, we position ourselves to walk in everything He has promised. The greatest threat to our spiritual future isn't the enemy in front of us, but the compromise we allow within us.

    36 min
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