Wellspring Church Sermon Podcast

What does it mean when Jesus says the Holy Spirit will “convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment” (John 16:8–11)? Is the Holy Spirit’s role simply to make us feel guilty, or is there something much deeper happening?In this message, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the convicting work of the Holy Spirit through the lens of John 16, showing that biblical conviction is ultimately about revealing Jesus Christ. The Spirit exposes sin not to shame us, but to restore us. He illuminates what it truly means to be human, confronts our inward-curved nature, and calls us into the life of Christ.Drawing from Scripture, the Hebrew understanding of sin, and the life and ministry of Jesus, this sermon explains how the Holy Spirit transforms hard hearts, renews relationships, and leads us into genuine repentance and freedom.Whether you’re wrestling with conviction, seeking spiritual growth, or simply wanting to better understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit, this message offers a rich biblical vision of how God lovingly works in our lives.In this episode you’ll discover:What Jesus meant by the Holy Spirit’s ministry of convictionWhy conviction is an act of God’s grace—not condemnationThe biblical meaning of sin and what it means to “miss the mark”How the Holy Spirit points us to Jesus as the true image of humanityWhy repentance leads to freedom, healing, and restored relationshipsHow the Spirit transforms us from being inward-focused to living lives of love and serviceScripture: John 16:8–11Join us as we continue our series on the Holy Spirit and discover how His convicting work always leads us toward the life found in Jesus Christ.

Jesus leads us into the wilderness not to punish us, but to form us. Explore Lent as spiritual detox, exposing idols and shame so God can heal us with holy love.

In this Ash Wednesday message, Pastor Matt walks us through Psalm 51 and the heart of Lent: coming face to face with our own brokenness and inviting God to do what only he can do—create a clean heart within us. Through a powerful testimony and David’s prayer of repentance, we’re reminded that Lent is not about fixing ourselves, but surrendering fully to God’s transforming grace. This teaching calls us to eliminate distractions, practice honest confession, and allow the Holy Spirit to lovingly confront our sin so real healing can begin. As we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we’re invited into forty days of humility, repentance, and renewal—acknowledging that we cannot save ourselves, but Jesus can.

What if the Lord’s Prayer isn’t just something we recite… but something that reshapes our entire lives?This Sunday, we’re slowing down and walking line by line through the Our Father—discovering how Jesus teaches us to pray, reorder our priorities, forgive deeply, trust daily, and live for God’s kingdom instead of our own.It’s the gospel in a nutshell.It’s a template for real prayer.And it’s a wake-up call for our hearts.Join us as we learn to pray like Jesus taught—and let God change us from the inside out.

A sermon from Jonah 4 on God’s mercy, Jonah’s anger, and the hard question of what we value most. Learn why sharing your faith is essential, how comfort can become an idol, and why compassion for the lost is a mark of spiritual maturity.