West End Assembly Of God

What makes the best joyride? A bright, sunny day along the beach? A windy drive through crisp, cool autumn mountain air? Cruising under the lights and sights of city skyscrapers? Regardless of the setting, the best joyrides always have one thing in common ... being with friends! Joyrides are better together. Living in joy is the same. It's a team activity. Watch as Pastor Lisa Eggert navigates part two of our journey to joy through Philippians and shares stories of what experiencing joy together can look like and do for us. And, of course, invite your friends by sharing this video as every joyride is more fun with others. What you'll find at WEAG is a diverse, vibrant church community in Richmond VA of people just like you. We've got real struggles and we come together every week to help each other become better individuals through them as we grow closer to Jesus Christ. We look forward to meeting you. For more about WEAG, visit https://weag.church. #joyride #liveinjoy #joyfullness #sermon #philippians

It's summer! Time for some fun. And, what better fun than a joyride ... to live in joy ... all the time, no matter what. Easy? No. Possible? You bet. Joy is not the same as happiness. Being happy is a momentary, external feeling that can disappear in a heartbeat. But, living in joy, that's steadfast. So, hop on in and ride with us. Feel the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and the warmth that comes from freedom and friends. The journey begins now as Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman introduces a 5-week journey to joy through the book of Philippians and shares examples of how to have unconditional joy no matter the circumstances. For more about WEAG, visit weag.church. #joyride #liveinjoy #joyfullness #sermon #philippians #summerfun

Bad addictions can break us. But, we can also break bad addiction. With a new fix, a new plan, and a new life, freedom is possible. Watch as Pastor Shane presents a powerful message on the subject of addiction. It's week eight of the Broken & Beautiful series. So far, we've learned how to receive healing from depression, brokenness, shame, family dysfunction, bitterness, anxiety, and money. WEAG is a diverse, vibrant church community in Richmond VA of people just like you. We've got real struggles and we come together every week to help each other become better individuals through them as we grow closer to Jesus Christ. We look forward to meeting you. For more about WEAG, visit weag.church.

Got money? Or does money have you? Gotta have it. Yet, yet money can easily have us. Just as there are two sides to every coin, there are two opposing perspectives to dealing with money. Watch as Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman delivers a message on the subject of finances to align our thinking and habits with Jesus. Shane also challenges us to pursue two 3-month challenges... Challenge 1: Keep track of your spending for the summer. A little over 2 months. Like really track it, not just look at categories automatically generated on your credit card statement. If you don’t control your money, it will control you. Challenge 2: For the summer – Try deciding a percentage of your income to give away as soon as you get paid. Chose a percentage that will make you really feel it. Decide ahead of time. During his sermon, Shane references a 3-part series by Andy Stanley titled Money Talks. For your convenience, we created a playlist with the three videos: https://go.weag.church/MoneyTalks It’s week seven of the Broken

"Don't worry. Be happy." If only it were as easy as singing a song to be free of anxiety. Reality is that panic, worry, anxiety frequently invade our minds with unanswerable questions of, "What if ______?" and, "What about ______?" Whether you experience a sudden quick wave of panic or long-term anxiousness, there is a solution to survive and thrive. Watch as Pastor Shane delivers a practical message on surviving an anxiety attack. WEAG is a diverse, vibrant church community in Richmond VA of people just like you. We've got real struggles and we come together every week to help each other become better individuals through them as we grow closer to Jesus Christ. We look forward to meeting you. For more about WEAG, visit https://weag.church

Why get baptized? What does it mean? Is it an act of obedience or something bigger and more important than that? Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman answers these questions and more about baptism as twenty-two individuals are celebrated for declaring, "I HAVE DECIDED!" Watch or listen as stories are shared from people just like you who decided to follow Jesus' example. Girls, boys, women, and men of different ethnicities, cultures and spanning three generations publicly profess Jesus Christ to be their Savior and Lord. If you have questions about baptism or would like to be baptized in the near future, send us a message using the Contact Form at weag.church or send a text message with your contact info to 804-480-4072 (no calls at this number please). #sermon #baptism #Jesus #example #profession #faith #baptize #decision #public #immersion #newlife #reborn #church #service #broken #beautiful

"Don't be mad, get Glad." - remember that TV ad? Loading up your spirit with the waste of bitterness will break you. Fortunately, you can find joy and freedom in forgiveness. Doing so is rarely easy, but it's possible in any situation. Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman shares how in this impactful message for everyone. Shane addresses specific scenarios and relationships you are sure to identify with. If you have questions for Shane about today's message, text them anonymously to 804-480-4072. WEAG is a diverse, vibrant church community in Richmond VA of people just like you. We've got real struggles and we come together every week to help each other become better individuals through them as we grow closer to Jesus Christ. We look forward to meeting you. For more about WEAG, visit weag.church

Family dysfunction can be any condition that interferes with healthy family functioning. Most families have some periods of time where functioning is impaired by stressful circumstances, such as a death in the family or a parent’s serious illness. What we might call broken God calls beautiful. To God, the family is beautiful! He created families, starting with His son, Jesus Christ. And, God’s only son bore the burden of our mistakes, shame, and brokenness to bring us back into His family.

Shame is a perversion of our desperate need for God. Shame says, “I am bad.” I’m unworthy. I must hide. Something about myself will make people reject me. It affects us physically, spiritually, and relationally. Fortunately, Jesus took our shame so we wouldn’t have to live in it. His power can overcome shame in our lives!

I object! How often have you thought those very words? Not me ... I'm not qualified. It can't ... There's no way this will work. They Won't ... People are not even going to listen. Guest speaker and missionary to Africa since 1994, Scott Hanson, delivers a powerful message challenging these common objections. He shares incredible stories of God using broken people to accomplish the impossible and transform brokenness into beauty. Watch, be inspired, comment and share. If you have questions for Scott, text them to 804-480-4072 and we'll get those to him to respond to.

Depression. It affects 322 million people. One of them might be you or someone close to you. It's a real struggle that can't be "swept under the rug" with happy thoughts. Fortunately, there's no need to hide it, no need to run from it, no need to be embarrassed, to retreat from community, nor to think any less of yourself. Depression is a disease that God understands and wants to help you with. Not necessarily by escaping from it with a snap of His fingers, but by your dependency on Him drawing you closer to His love, His hope, His healing. God wants to meet you in the wilderness of depression, direct you in it, and lead you out of it. Just as He has for so many and just has He did for Elijah, a regular person on a journey described in the Bible so many years ago. May this message from Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman minister to your spirit. And, may you be encouraged to visit us at weag.church to take advantage of many counseling, community, and small group resources we have available to help you.

Do you doubt Jesus? Great! You’re in good company. Believing is doubting and Jesus invites you on a journey to believe. In fact, all of His followers struggled with their belief. Jesus doesn’t need your blind faith! He needs faith that is built on Him! And, doubting is not unbelief. Rather, doubting is living! Jesus is present even when you don’t see a door to enter! Jesus doesn’t need a door! And, He doesn't need to be seen to be believed. Jesus wants to meet you in your doubt, in your struggle! Jesus is there with His peace waiting for you to acknowledge Him. He’s waiting for you to recognize who He is and can be in your life. So, what's keeping you from doubting? From believing? From living in faith? Watch this powerful Easter Sunday message from Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman. Then, post your doubts and your questions to this sermon post at weag.church or text them to 804-480-4072 and Shane will respond. Finally, share what you learn with others.

God brings you confidence with his peace to guard your heart and confidence grows into courage. He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies so you can look them in the eye with confidence and present to them your courage in the midst of your trial, in the eyes of your enemy, and on the brink of disaster.

It's time to LAUNCH WEAG 3.0! Grab a stone and hop on board. We're moving forward in the direction God has provided. Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman invites all to answer the call, commit to a new future, and consecrate yourself completely to being used by God. #sermon #WEAG30 #expand #leverage #launch #community #RVA #Richmond #Virginia #leadership #relationships #vision #campus #tour #weag

God has uniquely positioned WEAG to enter a season of expansion. He has gone before us to prepare the way and has now called WEAG's leadership and community to move forward. We are to LEVERAGE all that God has blessed us with for all that God has called us to in EXPANDing His work in us and through us around Richmond, VA. In part two of three, Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman begins to unveil how that will take place. Shane challenges us, just as God challenged Joshua and the nation of Israel, to step forward in faith even when the path is uncertain and challenging. #sermon #WEAG3.0 #vision #mission #expansion #God #transformation #diversity #love #family #community #expand #courage #future #leverage

God has uniquely positioned WEAG to enter a season of expansion. Not unlike the transition in Israel’s history between Moses and Joshua. Every transition has its challenges and at the same time, its opportunities. We don’t want to be a church that ever gets comfortable. We never want to be stagnant and settled. We will always be moving forward. When we make it about us we are ready to settle. Keep it about others and there will always be work to do, a hill to climb and a battle to face. God is always leading us forward and changing us for the future. However, God doesn’t design our future based on the “past us.” He designs our future based on the “future us” and what He can shape us to become. What does the leadership of WEAG see that "future us" looking like and meaning for WEAG, the Greater Richmond area, and beyond? Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman shares the vision of our pastors, elders, and deacons in this first of a three-part series ushering in the era of WEAG 3.0. #sermon #WEAG3.0 #vision #mission #

Young Adults & Small Groups Pastor Jeremy Woltz challenges us with lessons from Timothy. Jeremy identifies three takeaways from the apostle Timothy's life of leadership lessons that he learned and espoused. In this concluding message of the Living Legacy series, WEAG's Millennial pastors give thanks to the leadership of many before them as they accept the baton to continue WEAG's legacy into another fifty years of transforming lives around the world. #sermon #LivingLegacy #birthday #anniversary #celebration #weag50years #50years #reflections #history #story #missions #miracles #generations #legacy #thanks #weag #rva #richmond #virginia #church #millennial #gen-z #youngadults #leadership #relay #baton

Former Senior Pastor John Hershman delivers today's message in recognition of WEAG's 50th birthday. John reflects on the joys of ministry over many decades, including the call to take the helm at WEAG, the miracle of embracing a mission-focus in unfavorable circumstances, and how God continually uses his Church as "fresh bread" to transform lives everywhere. John also addresses the current challenges that WEAG is facing and gives praise for the leadership and community that will surely witness even greater miracles across WEAG's next 50 years. And, on a lighter note, John shares how his 2D twin made a number of appearances around Richmond. You'll just have to watch and see. #sermon #LivingLegacy #birthday #anniversary #celebration #weag50years #50years #reflections #history #story #missions #miracles #generations #legacy #thanks #weag #rva #richmond #virginia #church

As the WEAG community celebrates 50 years of transforming lives for Christ, Founding Pastor Dr. Bob Rhoden delivers a message of jubilee for all God has done, thankfulness for all who have been a part, and excitement for what lies ahead. Dr. Rhoden uses WEAG's history to highlight five takeaways from Jesus' initial interactions with Peter and the other first disciples as recorded in Luke 5:1-11. He shares how the even despite unfavorable circumstances, we will be astonished at the catch when we do as Jesus says, signal others to come alongside, sacrifice everything for Jesus, and always stay grounded to the original core of our faith. #sermon #LivingLegacy #founder #pastor #birthday #anniversary #celebration #50years #weag50years #jubilee #obedience #harvest #work #fish #miracle #trust #faith #Jesus #sacrifice #hope #richmond #virginia #rva #history #timeline #community

WHAT MAKES THE CHURCH APPEALING? We are family: a house of love and truth. Neither of which are in conflict with the other nor necessitate a delicate balancing act. Rather, both may be lived and extended in fullness when we allow God to work in and through every relationship we have with both Christians and those who are far from God. Lead Pastor Shane Schlesman continues to explore what it means to be a Living Legacy as he delivers part eight in the series. Watch and hear how the Church is uniquely positioned by Jesus as a group of people who have been loved through their brokenness and are uniquely positioned to love broken people. #sermon #LivingLegacy #series #love #family #community #Jesus #Christ #grace #truth #acceptance #kindness #judgement #forgiveness #mercy #hope #culture #world #pain #brokeness #suffering #lost #found #redeemed #transformed #welcomed #experience #Heaven #relationship #transform #sin #weag #weagtv #richmond #virginia #rva