The Ordinary Means with Wilson Van Hooser Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-ordinary-means Weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and conversations featuring Rev. Wilson Van Hooser, Senior Pastor of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Fairhope, Alabama. © 2026 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Fairhope Alabama 707da217-a9dd-5868-a9b6-f0df0d65c5da yes en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:14:14 -0500 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:15:36 -0500 http://espc.church https://img.transistorcdn.com/s-H5apleCgza-v2-kbHkbZkEcLIWQomezzQfeTk3KPY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMzU3/ZmM2NTkwZTA3MjU5/NzkzYjQwNTYzODEw/ZjhjOS5qcGc.jpg The Ordinary Means with Wilson Van Hooser http://espc.church episodic Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and conversations featuring Rev. Wilson Van Hooser, Senior Pastor of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Fairhope, Alabama. Weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and conversations featuring Rev. Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church No No The Gospel of New Clothing 1 1 19 19 The Gospel of New Clothing full e97a1775-f002-4e71-9c68-406154321d89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e0546f1 Scripture is bluntly honest with us. Our sin is way worse and more wretched than we can imagine. It is heinous, wicked, putrid, unclean, and evil. The only proper remedy is the removal of our guilt and the covering of Christ's righteousness. Christ's righteousness is a pure and holy garment that outshines any darkness of our sin. The goal of this sermon is to awaken us to the sinfulness of sin and the graciousness of grace.

]]> Scripture is bluntly honest with us. Our sin is way worse and more wretched than we can imagine. It is heinous, wicked, putrid, unclean, and evil. The only proper remedy is the removal of our guilt and the covering of Christ's righteousness. Christ's righteousness is a pure and holy garment that outshines any darkness of our sin. The goal of this sermon is to awaken us to the sinfulness of sin and the graciousness of grace.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2648 Scripture is bluntly honest with us. Our sin is way worse and more wretched than we can imagine. It is heinous, wicked, putrid, unclean, and evil. The only proper remedy is the removal of our guilt and the covering of Christ's righteousness. Christ's righteousness is a pure and holy garment that outshines any darkness of our sin. The goal of this sermon is to awaken us to the sinfulness of sin and the graciousness of grace.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser WISDOM FOR WEDNESDAY: Be a person of integrity, don't cut corners (Prov. 10:2-3) 1 1 16 16 WISDOM FOR WEDNESDAY: Be a person of integrity, don't cut corners (Prov. 10:2-3) full e3dee3ce-effa-407d-a950-7ea884fb7987 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ade3865 This week on "Wisdom for Wednesday," we look at Proverbs 10:2-3 and what it means for us to be people of integrity. Rather than cutting corners, the righteous are called to be faithful to God in all of life and trust Him for the results.

]]> This week on "Wisdom for Wednesday," we look at Proverbs 10:2-3 and what it means for us to be people of integrity. Rather than cutting corners, the righteous are called to be faithful to God in all of life and trust Him for the results.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 437 This week on "Wisdom for Wednesday," we look at Proverbs 10:2-3 and what it means for us to be people of integrity. Rather than cutting corners, the righteous are called to be faithful to God in all of life and trust Him for the results.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No No More Condemnation! 1 1 18 18 No More Condemnation! full 741befba-9f58-40bf-b4af-f5a20c86e709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1e28996 Do you understand what it really means for Christ alone to be enough for your salvation? Do you understand what it means for God’s grace to be completely free? While Satan accuses us of our sin, when he attempts to accuse us to God, God will not even let him speak. Because of Christ's atonement for our sins and our justification in Christ, we forever stand in a state of "no condemnation". That standing can never be altered because Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Now the question is: How would you live if you truly believed there was no more condemnation for you?

]]> Do you understand what it really means for Christ alone to be enough for your salvation? Do you understand what it means for God’s grace to be completely free? While Satan accuses us of our sin, when he attempts to accuse us to God, God will not even let him speak. Because of Christ's atonement for our sins and our justification in Christ, we forever stand in a state of "no condemnation". That standing can never be altered because Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Now the question is: How would you live if you truly believed there was no more condemnation for you?

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2516 Do you understand what it really means for Christ alone to be enough for your salvation? Do you understand what it means for God’s grace to be completely free? While Satan accuses us of our sin, when he attempts to accuse us to God, God will not even let him speak. Because of Christ's atonement for our sins and our justification in Christ, we forever stand in a state of "no condemnation". That standing can never be altered because Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Now the question is: How would you live if you truly believed there was no more condemnation for you?

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser QUESTION: Should I believe the truth spoken to me by someone who has gone astray? 1 1 17 17 QUESTION: Should I believe the truth spoken to me by someone who has gone astray? full 5b83dd8d-e44c-4ed9-82e3-b96198e41b91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f960caa It is a sad thing whenever a mentor, parent, or pastor ends up going astray. What do we do with the biblical trust that they taught us? Do we throw it away? Do we dis-trust the Bible? Should we believe what they told us? This episode seeks to provide some wisdom on how to hold onto the truth even when people fall into sin.

]]> It is a sad thing whenever a mentor, parent, or pastor ends up going astray. What do we do with the biblical trust that they taught us? Do we throw it away? Do we dis-trust the Bible? Should we believe what they told us? This episode seeks to provide some wisdom on how to hold onto the truth even when people fall into sin.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 1100 It is a sad thing whenever a mentor, parent, or pastor ends up going astray. What do we do with the biblical trust that they taught us? Do we throw it away? Do we dis-trust the Bible? Should we believe what they told us? This episode seeks to provide some wisdom on how to hold onto the truth even when people fall into sin.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No WISDOM FOR WEDNESDAY: Do you make your parents proud? (Prov. 10:1) 1 1 15 15 WISDOM FOR WEDNESDAY: Do you make your parents proud? (Prov. 10:1) full 63e885f6-c627-4b86-aa06-d7e19301fe53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f05e00 We're beginning a new series called "Wisdom for Wednesday" where we will have short 5-10 minute devotions through the Book of Proverbs! We begin this week in Chapter 10 and talk about the need for children to make their parents proud and for parents to be proud of their godly children.

]]> We're beginning a new series called "Wisdom for Wednesday" where we will have short 5-10 minute devotions through the Book of Proverbs! We begin this week in Chapter 10 and talk about the need for children to make their parents proud and for parents to be proud of their godly children.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 670 We're beginning a new series called "Wisdom for Wednesday" where we will have short 5-10 minute devotions through the Book of Proverbs! We begin this week in Chapter 10 and talk about the need for children to make their parents proud and for parents to be proud of their godly children.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No QUESTION: How Do I Know My Life Won't End In Sinful Tragedy? 1 1 14 14 QUESTION: How Do I Know My Life Won't End In Sinful Tragedy? full 83d7bc4d-8406-419d-a211-a2fae57ea2fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/e39be4d6 One thought we might have is: "I have seen this person fall into a terrible sin and their ministries or lives have ended in tragedy. How do I know that my life won't end up that way?" We need to be watchful against these thoughts, fight against indwelling sin, and rest completely upon the free grace in Christ. Take more confidence in God and His promises than you fear indwelling sin.

]]> One thought we might have is: "I have seen this person fall into a terrible sin and their ministries or lives have ended in tragedy. How do I know that my life won't end up that way?" We need to be watchful against these thoughts, fight against indwelling sin, and rest completely upon the free grace in Christ. Take more confidence in God and His promises than you fear indwelling sin.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 889 One thought we might have is: "I have seen this person fall into a terrible sin and their ministries or lives have ended in tragedy. How do I know that my life won't end up that way?" We need to be watchful against these thoughts, fight against indwelling sin, and rest completely upon the free grace in Christ. Take more confidence in God and His promises than you fear indwelling sin.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Satan's Accusations Against Leaders 1 1 13 13 Satan's Accusations Against Leaders full 63414770-59c5-49a4-855a-5b4492e1be0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5f8dc03 "When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see Him there who made an end to all my sin." Satan has only two strategies: 1) He tempts us to sin, and 2) He tempts us to despair over our sin. In particular, Satan aims at leaders. If he can cripple leaders with the sinfulness of their sin, then he can prevent them from ministering the gospel to others.

]]> "When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see Him there who made an end to all my sin." Satan has only two strategies: 1) He tempts us to sin, and 2) He tempts us to despair over our sin. In particular, Satan aims at leaders. If he can cripple leaders with the sinfulness of their sin, then he can prevent them from ministering the gospel to others.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2527 "When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see Him there who made an end to all my sin." Satan has only two strategies: 1) He tempts us to sin, and 2) He tempts us to despair over our sin. In particular, Satan aims at leaders. If he can cripple leaders with the sinfulness of their sin, then he can prevent them from ministering the gospel to others.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser QUESTION: Have I Truly Confessed My Sins Or Am I Hiding Them? 1 1 12 12 QUESTION: Have I Truly Confessed My Sins Or Am I Hiding Them? full 880160df-bb91-4aa7-b633-25d4f64f01a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f10dd37 This episode considers the question: "How do I know whether I have truly and genuinely confessed my sins or if I am trying to hide them?" This is common question for Christians that requires much biblical wisdom. There are times when we hide our sin, explain it away, and justify it. But there are also times when we are accused by Satan that we have not confessed enough or repented enough. In this episode, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser applies the Scripture's teaching to this scenario of the Christian life.

]]> This episode considers the question: "How do I know whether I have truly and genuinely confessed my sins or if I am trying to hide them?" This is common question for Christians that requires much biblical wisdom. There are times when we hide our sin, explain it away, and justify it. But there are also times when we are accused by Satan that we have not confessed enough or repented enough. In this episode, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser applies the Scripture's teaching to this scenario of the Christian life.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 865 This episode considers the question: "How do I know whether I have truly and genuinely confessed my sins or if I am trying to hide them?" This is common question for Christians that requires much biblical wisdom. There are times when we hide our sin, explain it away, and justify it. But there are also times when we are accused by Satan that we have not confessed enough or repented enough. In this episode, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser applies the Scripture's teaching to this scenario of the Christian life.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No When Satan Says, "You're Not Worthy To Be A Christian!" 1 1 11 11 When Satan Says, "You're Not Worthy To Be A Christian!" full d116579f-6e47-4eb5-aaee-c741d23abdb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd013915 Satan hates the work of God. If he can't keep someone from becoming a Christian, he will do all he can to take away their joy of salvation. He stands as the False Accuser to condemn us before the throne of God. But Christ is the True Intercessor and Advocate who pleads our case. Christ violently and justly delivered the mortal wound to Satan's head via the Cross. Because Christ has risen from the dead and ascended into Heaven as our High Priest, we have nothing to fear when Satan accuses us of our sin. Christ is our atonement and our justification forever!

]]> Satan hates the work of God. If he can't keep someone from becoming a Christian, he will do all he can to take away their joy of salvation. He stands as the False Accuser to condemn us before the throne of God. But Christ is the True Intercessor and Advocate who pleads our case. Christ violently and justly delivered the mortal wound to Satan's head via the Cross. Because Christ has risen from the dead and ascended into Heaven as our High Priest, we have nothing to fear when Satan accuses us of our sin. Christ is our atonement and our justification forever!

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2483 Satan hates the work of God. If he can't keep someone from becoming a Christian, he will do all he can to take away their joy of salvation. He stands as the False Accuser to condemn us before the throne of God. But Christ is the True Intercessor and Advocate who pleads our case. Christ violently and justly delivered the mortal wound to Satan's head via the Cross. Because Christ has risen from the dead and ascended into Heaven as our High Priest, we have nothing to fear when Satan accuses us of our sin. Christ is our atonement and our justification forever!

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser Up! Up! Flee To Zion! 1 1 10 10 Up! Up! Flee To Zion! full fa795320-f0ae-4045-976b-d8b2108314df https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b17d747 God has resolved to rebuild the Temple and give grace to His covenant people. Now it is time for God to lovingly yet firmly call His people to come to Zion. Salvation has been secured, so it's time to return to the LORD. The same truth is for us today: Christ is the True Temple, True Priest, and True Sacrifice. He has forever accomplished salvation (Jn. 19:30) and it is time to come to Him (Mt. 11:28-30).

]]> God has resolved to rebuild the Temple and give grace to His covenant people. Now it is time for God to lovingly yet firmly call His people to come to Zion. Salvation has been secured, so it's time to return to the LORD. The same truth is for us today: Christ is the True Temple, True Priest, and True Sacrifice. He has forever accomplished salvation (Jn. 19:30) and it is time to come to Him (Mt. 11:28-30).

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2518 God has resolved to rebuild the Temple and give grace to His covenant people. Now it is time for God to lovingly yet firmly call His people to come to Zion. Salvation has been secured, so it's time to return to the LORD. The same truth is for us today: Christ is the True Temple, True Priest, and True Sacrifice. He has forever accomplished salvation (Jn. 19:30) and it is time to come to Him (Mt. 11:28-30).

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser God Dwells Among Us 1 1 9 9 God Dwells Among Us full 1b92dfb9-948c-4872-925b-f09c018f2e06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d6b0f52 Few. Weak. Shameful. Lack of resources. Covenant failures. What hope did Israel have to rebuild the Temple? Solomon's Temple was now a by-gone era--and this was to their shame. But here is where God's grace comes in. He doesn't give His grace after we prove ourselves worthy. He meets us in the glen, He lifts our eyes of faith to His heavenly plan, and He makes unbreakable promises to dwell among us. Brothers and sisters, when your God has determined to dwell among you, you must believe that nothing will stop Him--not even your own sin.

]]> Few. Weak. Shameful. Lack of resources. Covenant failures. What hope did Israel have to rebuild the Temple? Solomon's Temple was now a by-gone era--and this was to their shame. But here is where God's grace comes in. He doesn't give His grace after we prove ourselves worthy. He meets us in the glen, He lifts our eyes of faith to His heavenly plan, and He makes unbreakable promises to dwell among us. Brothers and sisters, when your God has determined to dwell among you, you must believe that nothing will stop Him--not even your own sin.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2004 Few. Weak. Shameful. Lack of resources. Covenant failures. What hope did Israel have to rebuild the Temple? Solomon's Temple was now a by-gone era--and this was to their shame. But here is where God's grace comes in. He doesn't give His grace after we prove ourselves worthy. He meets us in the glen, He lifts our eyes of faith to His heavenly plan, and He makes unbreakable promises to dwell among us. Brothers and sisters, when your God has determined to dwell among you, you must believe that nothing will stop Him--not even your own sin.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser Ministering To Youth & Parents with Joe Nichols & Emma Adamson 1 1 8 8 Ministering To Youth & Parents with Joe Nichols & Emma Adamson full d2d8cf37-a4e1-44bb-958c-5b6a8707c5e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13583a86 This episode begins a series of conversations with members and staff of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Today, we talked with Joe Nichols and Emma Adamson on the importance of ministering to youth and parents in the local church. Why does it matter? How does Baldwin County need it? What can the church do to support their youth staff?

]]> This episode begins a series of conversations with members and staff of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Today, we talked with Joe Nichols and Emma Adamson on the importance of ministering to youth and parents in the local church. Why does it matter? How does Baldwin County need it? What can the church do to support their youth staff?

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:56:20 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2959 This episode begins a series of conversations with members and staff of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Today, we talked with Joe Nichols and Emma Adamson on the importance of ministering to youth and parents in the local church. Why does it matter? How does Baldwin County need it? What can the church do to support their youth staff?

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser Joe Nichols Emma Adamson God Will Judge All Those Who Persecute His People 1 1 7 7 God Will Judge All Those Who Persecute His People full 9d652398-d13b-424e-a9f1-cf56673cff2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bc805a9 God’s people have a threefold enemy: The world, flesh, and the devil. This threefold enemy is always attacking God’s people. But we must rest assured that God will avenge His people and bring justice. Israel must trust that Yahweh will avenge what Assyria, Babylon, and Persia have done. Even more so, believers in Israel need to trust that Yahweh will avenge what unbelievers in Israel have done. Most importantly, this vengeance will be witnessed at the Cross and the Last Judgment.

]]> God’s people have a threefold enemy: The world, flesh, and the devil. This threefold enemy is always attacking God’s people. But we must rest assured that God will avenge His people and bring justice. Israel must trust that Yahweh will avenge what Assyria, Babylon, and Persia have done. Even more so, believers in Israel need to trust that Yahweh will avenge what unbelievers in Israel have done. Most importantly, this vengeance will be witnessed at the Cross and the Last Judgment.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2538 God’s people have a threefold enemy: The world, flesh, and the devil. This threefold enemy is always attacking God’s people. But we must rest assured that God will avenge His people and bring justice. Israel must trust that Yahweh will avenge what Assyria, Babylon, and Persia have done. Even more so, believers in Israel need to trust that Yahweh will avenge what unbelievers in Israel have done. Most importantly, this vengeance will be witnessed at the Cross and the Last Judgment.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser In The Glen: When Experience Differs From Theology 1 1 6 6 In The Glen: When Experience Differs From Theology full 14c8a9bd-eb14-4f17-aa0e-745ef60f4c95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a62df958 You often hear it put this way: "I know that's true, but I just don't feel it in my life." It's very common for Christians to go through circumstances where life and theology doesn't appear to match up. But God's word remains true in all circumstances. When it doesn't feel like God is near us, He has irrevocably declared that He is.

]]> You often hear it put this way: "I know that's true, but I just don't feel it in my life." It's very common for Christians to go through circumstances where life and theology doesn't appear to match up. But God's word remains true in all circumstances. When it doesn't feel like God is near us, He has irrevocably declared that He is.

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2390 You often hear it put this way: "I know that's true, but I just don't feel it in my life." It's very common for Christians to go through circumstances where life and theology doesn't appear to match up. But God's word remains true in all circumstances. When it doesn't feel like God is near us, He has irrevocably declared that He is.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser True vs False Repentance 1 1 5 5 True vs False Repentance full de16dd9c-d302-4322-9de4-411efc447dea https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bbc3ffd We often skip over some of the most important truths in Scripture. In an age of busyness and the tyranny of the urgent, we over "microwave" our Bible reading and miss the rich food of Scripture. In Zechariah 1:3, we come across three English words (translated from two Hebrew words) that change the way we think about Christianity. "Return to me." God doesn't desire merely changed actions and habits; He wants your heart. He wants you to want Him. True repentance is the desire to turn from sin and turn to God Himself (which then overflows in righteous living). To understand the book of Zechariah, we must slow down and unpack this short sentence: "Return to me."

]]> We often skip over some of the most important truths in Scripture. In an age of busyness and the tyranny of the urgent, we over "microwave" our Bible reading and miss the rich food of Scripture. In Zechariah 1:3, we come across three English words (translated from two Hebrew words) that change the way we think about Christianity. "Return to me." God doesn't desire merely changed actions and habits; He wants your heart. He wants you to want Him. True repentance is the desire to turn from sin and turn to God Himself (which then overflows in righteous living). To understand the book of Zechariah, we must slow down and unpack this short sentence: "Return to me."

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:43:45 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2606 We often skip over some of the most important truths in Scripture. In an age of busyness and the tyranny of the urgent, we over "microwave" our Bible reading and miss the rich food of Scripture. In Zechariah 1:3, we come across three English words (translated from two Hebrew words) that change the way we think about Christianity. "Return to me." God doesn't desire merely changed actions and habits; He wants your heart. He wants you to want Him. True repentance is the desire to turn from sin and turn to God Himself (which then overflows in righteous living). To understand the book of Zechariah, we must slow down and unpack this short sentence: "Return to me."

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser Learn From Past Faithlessness & Respond To God's Grace 1 1 4 4 Learn From Past Faithlessness & Respond To God's Grace full 2592efdf-dcd0-43df-8700-7ad5136be0ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/56bcaffc Zechariah 1:1-6 calls us to deal honestly with our past so that we can learn from it. It also teaches us to respond to God's pleadings of grace. In this sermon, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser doesn't only explain what the text is saying, but also how it is saying it. By understanding the "what" and the "how", we come to better understand what God is calling us to do.

]]> Zechariah 1:1-6 calls us to deal honestly with our past so that we can learn from it. It also teaches us to respond to God's pleadings of grace. In this sermon, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser doesn't only explain what the text is saying, but also how it is saying it. By understanding the "what" and the "how", we come to better understand what God is calling us to do.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:30:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2511 Zechariah 1:1-6 calls us to deal honestly with our past so that we can learn from it. It also teaches us to respond to God's pleadings of grace. In this sermon, Rev. Wilson Van Hooser doesn't only explain what the text is saying, but also how it is saying it. By understanding the "what" and the "how", we come to better understand what God is calling us to do.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser God Is Unflinchingly Determined To Do Good To You 1 1 3 3 God Is Unflinchingly Determined To Do Good To You full 77ed630a-6ee3-41a8-8849-fbafa716d815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e585acf7 God is utterly, unflinchingly, and unreservedly determined to save us and do good to us despite our sin and the wrath we deserve. We ought to take great confidence and live with optimistic faith and trust that God has unchangeably resolved to show infinite grace to us—wiping out all our sin by His appointed Messiah. Because of this, we must live in true obedience to Him rather than hypocritical religious ritual.

Originally preached on 6-28-2026

]]> God is utterly, unflinchingly, and unreservedly determined to save us and do good to us despite our sin and the wrath we deserve. We ought to take great confidence and live with optimistic faith and trust that God has unchangeably resolved to show infinite grace to us—wiping out all our sin by His appointed Messiah. Because of this, we must live in true obedience to Him rather than hypocritical religious ritual.

Originally preached on 6-28-2026

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:13:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2632 God is utterly, unflinchingly, and unreservedly determined to save us and do good to us despite our sin and the wrath we deserve. We ought to take great confidence and live with optimistic faith and trust that God has unchangeably resolved to show infinite grace to us—wiping out all our sin by His appointed Messiah. Because of this, we must live in true obedience to Him rather than hypocritical religious ritual.

Originally preached on 6-28-2026

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser Beginning With God 1 1 2 2 Beginning With God full be0a756e-9127-471f-aea3-c45f62babe5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/220446cb Zechariah is all about moving forward. The work of rebuilding the Temple had stalled after Haggai’s prophetic word and now God sends Zechariah to encourage Israel to endure in rebuilding the Temple. But the first and foremost responsibility they had was to begin with God Himself. They were called to be different than their fathers—who neglected God and were greatly punished for it. They must begin rebuilding the Temple with their own return to God Himself. God was to be their great foundation in all they do moving forward.

]]> Zechariah is all about moving forward. The work of rebuilding the Temple had stalled after Haggai’s prophetic word and now God sends Zechariah to encourage Israel to endure in rebuilding the Temple. But the first and foremost responsibility they had was to begin with God Himself. They were called to be different than their fathers—who neglected God and were greatly punished for it. They must begin rebuilding the Temple with their own return to God Himself. God was to be their great foundation in all they do moving forward.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:56:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2480 Zechariah is all about moving forward. The work of rebuilding the Temple had stalled after Haggai’s prophetic word and now God sends Zechariah to encourage Israel to endure in rebuilding the Temple. But the first and foremost responsibility they had was to begin with God Himself. They were called to be different than their fathers—who neglected God and were greatly punished for it. They must begin rebuilding the Temple with their own return to God Himself. God was to be their great foundation in all they do moving forward.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser When Jesus Says "Never Ever" 1 1 1 1 When Jesus Says "Never Ever" full d5f725e5-93fa-4621-b88c-d97fdd245b00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/966c3dfd Who is qualified to come to Jesus and be saved? What does it mean to actually be a Christian? If you come to Jesus, will He ever refuse to save you? We might not say it out loud, but often our hearts doubt the answers the Bible gives to these questions.

]]> Who is qualified to come to Jesus and be saved? What does it mean to actually be a Christian? If you come to Jesus, will He ever refuse to save you? We might not say it out loud, but often our hearts doubt the answers the Bible gives to these questions.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:37:00 -0500 Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church 2351 Who is qualified to come to Jesus and be saved? What does it mean to actually be a Christian? If you come to Jesus, will He ever refuse to save you? We might not say it out loud, but often our hearts doubt the answers the Bible gives to these questions.

]]> Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian, PCA, Reformed, Reformed Theology, Bible Teaching, Expository Preaching, Christian Podcast, Sermons, Fairhope Alabama No Wilson Van Hooser