Word of Life Church Podcast
Join Pastor Joel Sims and the Word of Life Church family for weekly messages from the greater Jackson Metro area of Mississippi. The church, founded in 1980, preaches the whole Bible in a way that is relevant to everyday life. Listeners can expect messages of love, faith, healing, and prosperity in every area of life.
Episodes
I Believe in Miracles | What Are You in Faith For? | Pastor Joel Sims
When you think of God, do you think of Him as "Father"? In Pastor Joel Sims' message "What Are You in Faith For?", we see the Fatherhood of God, presented in Luke 15:20, desiring to welcome us, and impact our lives through His mercy, and bringing to pass His plans for us, through our faith in Him.
Father’s Day | Pastor Joel Sims
Pastor Joel Sims teaches how fathers are called to fight for their families by fighting spiritual battles, protecting their families, and leaving a legacy of faith.
Miracle In The Making | Pastor Danny Romick
In this message by Pastor Danny Romick, he continues the "I Believe in Miracles" series on Serve Teams Sunday, showing how faith in God paired with serving in the local church opens the door to supernatural breakthroughs in our lives. Drawing from Mark 11, Acts 6, and the powerful example of Jesus washing His disciples' feet in John 13, Pastor Danny teaches that miracles are available to every bel
Everything Must Go | Pastor Vernon Gordon
In this message, guest minister Pastor Vernon Gordon teaches us that what stands between God's deliverance and our destiny is often fear. Discover how obedience, purity, priorities, and God's presence empower us to move forward courageously into the promises He has prepared for us.
Fight the Good Fight of Faith | Pastor John Romick
In this encouraging message by Pastor John Romick, you will be stirred up to fight back in the spirit of faith and victory in Christ when the enemy tries to attack you!
Jesus Our High Priest | Know Him | Pastor John Romick
In Know Him, John Romick teaches us that a lack of giving is usually because of a lack of revelation of who God is. It's hard to believe in someone you don't know.
Wednesday Prayer | Faith Comes Pt 4 | Pastor Joel Sims
Our Wednesday Prayer series, Faith Comes, continues with part 4, where Pastor Joel Sims shares that faith begins with what you hear, speaks instead of striving, and flows from a place of being under Jesus's authority, directed by His command.
Jesus Our High Priest | The Tithe and the Blessing | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode, Pastor Joel Sims dives into a simple but powerful question: What does the New Testament say about tithes, offerings, and generosity?
It Is Well | Pastor Joel Sims
Happy Mother’s Day! In this special message, Pastor Joel honors mothers through the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings chapter 4, who made a room for Elisha—but ultimately made room for God in her life, becoming the place where His promises, presence, and miracles unfolded. From the promise of a son she never asked for to that son being raised back to life, we see how every major encounter s
Wednesday Prayer | Faith Comes Pt 3 | Pastor Joel Sims
In part 3 of this developing series titled "Faith Comes", from Wednesday Prayer, Pastor Joel ministers on what faith is to hunger for. Time spent in the Word of God and with the Holy Spirit will cause faith to rise in your heart, and that faith will hunger to see God bring to pass His desires in your heart.
Another Cloud | Pastor Danny Romick
In this message, teaching pastor Danny Romick shares a message about finding peace in the middle of the struggles in your life.
What Happens When You Die | Three Things That Endure the Fire | Pastor Kevin Cooley
In this message by guest minister Kevin Cooley, we dive into a message that deals with the judgment seat of Christ, before which we will all appear, to prepare us for that day. We are saved by grace, but Jesus will reward us for our works of faith.
Wednesday Prayer | Faith Comes Pt 2 | Pastor Joel Sims
Join us for Part 2 of Faith Comes, as Pastor Joel continues this powerful message on faith from Wednesday prayer.
What Happens When You Die | Eternal Judgment | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode, Pastor Joel Sims delivers a sobering and thought-provoking message on hell and eternal judgment. He explores the reality of hell, the urgency of responding to the salvation offered through Jesus, and the call for believers to live and share their faith with conviction.
What Happens When You Die | Heaven | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode titled "Heaven" from our latest series, What Happens When You Die, Pastor Joel Sims shares from scripture about the hope we have in Heaven as our future home, that there's no reason to fear death, and that the best of Earth is a shadow of the least of Heaven.
Wednesday Prayer | Faith Comes | Pastor Joel Sims
In this Wednesday Prayer episode, Pastor Joel Sims reveals that the kind of faith that truly pleases God—and produces real results—is rare. It’s not something we create through willpower; genuine faith comes from hearing the Word of God, not from human effort.
What Happens When You Die | Eternal Life | Pastor Joel Sims
In Eternal Life, Pastor Joel's first message of our What Happens When You Die series, Pastor shares from John 3:16, how this verse reveals 4 things: a great danger, a great love, a great responsibility, and a great hope.
Wednesday Prayer | I Will Fight Pt 2 | Pastor Joel Sims
Continuing in his teaching from last week's message, Pastor Joel Sims reminds us that God responds to faith in His word, and that faith and the prayer of faith are active, not passive!
Real Talk | Reconciliation | Pastor Joel Sims
In Reconciliation, Pastor Joel Sims teaches that to reconcile means to restore harmony to a relationship. God has done this with us in Christ! We, therefore, are called to reconcile with anyone who might have something against us. We are not just called to peace, we are called to be peacemakers!
Wednesday Prayer | I Will Fight | Pastor Joel Sims
Pastor Joel encourages us in his message, "I Will Fight", that we must contend for what the Lord birthed in the earth, through Jesus and through the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts, the same Spirit that we have in us. We must fight the good fight of faith and lay hold of eternal life!
Real Talk | Family | Pastor Joel Sims
In this Real Talk episode, Pastor Joel Sims breaks down the bridge of legacy—challenging us to consider what we’ve inherited and commit to leave a legacy that is a blessing to the generations that come after us.
Real Talk | Marriage: A Spiritual Connection | Pastor Robert Berry
In this episode, Poindexter Campus Pastor Robert Berry shares that marriage is not just about physical attraction, but a spiritual connection.
Real Talk | Don’t Meet Me Halfway | Pastor Danny Romick
In this episode of Real Talk, Danny Romick encourages listeners that singleness is a season to grow closer to God, reminding us that our relationship with Jesus should come first and that the right relationship will follow when we seek Him wholeheartedly.
Legacy Archive | Re Dig the Well Prayer Conference | Thurs AM | Jen Tringale
Enjoy this reposting of Jen Tringale's Thursday morning message from Prayer Conference 2023. Referenced by Pastor Joel during this morning's Wednesday Prayer, we believe this message will help prepare your heart and direct you to what the Lord desires to do in this season.
Wednesday Prayer | Fresh Wisdom | Pastor Joel Sims
Enjoy this message from Wednesday Prayer with Pastor Joel Sims, where we dive into the importance of fresh wisdom, fresh direction from the Lord.
Real Talk | Intimacy and Gender | Pastor Joel Sims
In our new series, Real Talk, we will discover God's Word on real issues. The Bible does not shy away from these topics, and neither will we. We’ll explore what Scripture says about marriage, identity, intimacy, family, relationships with sons and daughters, navigating sexual temptation and sexual identity, and walking through tough seasons—whether in marriage, in family, or as a single person.
Made Worthy | The Last Shall Be First | Pastor Joel Sims
In The Last Shall Be First, Pastor Joel Sims teaches from the Gospel of Matthew 19–20, revealing through the parable of the generous landowner that righteousness is not earned by effort but gifted by the goodness of God.
Made Worthy | Standing in Victory | Pastor John Romick
Pastor John Romick teaches that righteousness isn’t earned by what we do for God but received through Christ—and true victory comes only when we’re confident in our standing with Him.
Made Worthy | Dead Works | Pastor Joel Sims
In this second episode of Made Worthy, Pastor Joel shows how “dead works” are the things we try to do for Christ before we truly grasp what He has already done for us.
Made Worthy | Approved of God | Pastor Joel Sims
Approved by God reveals how Scripture—from Eden to the Cross—shows that God removes sin-consciousness by clothing us in Christ, declaring us accepted, blessed, and approved before we are ever adjusted or proven.
Wednesday Prayer | Give Thanks | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode from Wednesday Prayer, Pastor Joel Sims teaches the importance of not just having thanksgiving, praise, or worship in your heart, but taking a step further in your faith by expressing your thanksgiving, praise, and worship with words and corresponding action.
Wednesday Prayer | How to Believe God | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode from Wednesday Prayer, Pastor Joel Sims dives into Mark 11:22-25, revealing 3 steps to how to believe God.
Breaking Barrenness | Petition, Perseverance, Promise | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode of our Breaking Barrenness series, Pastor Joel shares 5 keys to breaking barrenness in your life through prayer.
Breaking Barrenness | Pick Up Dropped Dreams | Pastor Joel Sims
In this season, God wants you to pick up the dream He's given you, that perhaps you've dropped through discouragement. In this episode, Pastor Joel Sims is showing us in scripture how God gives strength and ability to receive His promises to you, even if it seems like it's too late.
Breaking Barrenness | Producing Through Prayer | Pastor Joel Sims
In this new season, God wants you to shift from the natural to the spiritual, from barrenness to fruitfulness. This requires shifting from confidence in what you can produce in your own efforts to what only He can produce through your prayers.
Do You Hear What I Hear? | Your Assignment | Pastor Joel Sims
God saved you–and captured you–for an assignment. This message calls you to break apathy, guard your spiritual appetite, and press aggressively into His assignment for you that must be done now.
Do You Hear What I Hear? | The God of Hope | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode, you'll be encouraged with a message of hope! Are you letting sight rob your vision? Are the circumstances around you robbing you of what He is asking you to dream about? As you fellowship with the Holy Spirit, the God of all hope will begin to lift your eyes, your hope, your vision... to see what He can do through you!
Do You Hear What I Hear? | Wonderful Counselor | Pastor Joel Sims
In this first message from our new series, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Pastor Joel Sims shares that God has good plans for your life that He reveals to us by the Spirit. But it's important to know that to get the Spirit's guidance, you have to be spiritual.
Generosity Journey | Proverbs’ Path to Provision | Pastor Joel Sims
In this next episode from our series Generosity Journey, Pastor Joel gives us 5 steps toward living and enjoying God's provision, from the book of Proverbs.
Generosity Journey | Dependence on Him | Pastor Joel Sims
We are all on a generosity journey. The question is, in which direction are we headed? Towards the "Bigger, Better, New" cycle of greed, or towards dependence on the Father?
Generosity Journey | Who’s Your Master? | Pastor Joel Sims
In "Who's Your Master", the first episode of our new Generosity Journey series, Pastor Joel reveals that God is trying to train us to trust Him with our finances and with His provision for our lives. Jesus taught on money more than heaven, hell, prayer, and faith. Why? Because money touches everyone and exposes the priorities and affections of our hearts.
Bonus Clip | Forgiveness | Terry Law
Enjoy a bonus clip, "Forgiveness", mentioned by Pastor Joel in a recent prayer service. Terry Law shows us that forgiving may be the most important step in receiving grace from God. This message was originally delivered on First Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
Defeating Discouragement | Joy is Your Strength | Pastor Joel Sims
In "Joy is Your Strength", Pastor Joel Sims shows us that joy is not a luxury; it is a spiritual necessity. Joy is not a type of strength, it IS your strength!
Acts | The Holy Spirit and the Name of Jesus | Pastor Joel Sims
In this final episode of the "Acts" series, Pastor Joel's teaching reveals that, in the book of Acts, when the apostles emphasized the same things Jesus did —namely, the Holy Spirit and the Name of Jesus —it resulted in signs and wonders, which is infallible proof that Jesus is alive.
Acts | No Denial Kills Eden | Pastor Joel Sims
In this latest episode in the series "Acts", Pastor Joel Sims shares that when the Spirit is at work within your soul, He will begin to take the "you" out of you.
Acts | Change Your Identity to Reach Your Destiny | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode titled "title", Pastor shares a powerful and pointed message, revealing that "you cannot reach your destiny until you allow God to touch your identity".
Acts | Acts 29 | Pastor Danny Romick
In this episode, Pastor Danny Romick shows that we are the continuation of the book of Acts, the next chapter. We are to keep being the church that God desires us to be, boldly preaching the gospel, unashamed, everywhere we go.
Focused Prayer in the Spirit | Wednesday Prayer | Pattie Ah Kui
Dive into this POWERFUL teaching by Pattie Ah Kui from Uttermost Ministries, as she teaches how to engage in focused prayer in the Spirit.
Only the Brave | The Lion, the Lamb | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode of Only the Brave, Pastor Joel encourages us that as Christians, we are to be lions and lambs–that our humility as a lamb before God brings forth the lion in us, by the power of God.
Only the Brave | Burning Faith | Jen Tringale
Are you taking new terrain? Are you pressing forward to new places with the Gospel, with the living Christ inside of you? In this message, "Burning Faith", Jen Tringale encourages us to be salt and light in the earth.
Only the Brave | Pay Attention to the Tension | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode of the Only the Brave series titled "Pay Attention to the Tension", Pastor Joel Sims takes us through God's work with David, even in some serious mistakes, to bring about a work in his life that bears the fingerprint of God.
Prayer Conference 2025 | Make Me a House of Prayer | Patsy Cameneti
We invite you to enjoy this repost of a previous message titled "Make Me a House of Prayer" by Patsy Cameneti from Thursday evening's Prayer Conference 2025 session.
Prayer Conference 2025 | Learning When the Holy Spirit is Moving | Patsy Cameneti
This reposted message, "Learning When the Holy Spirit is Moving," by Patsy Cameneti, is a brief but powerful teaching segment from Thursday morning's Prayer Conference 2025 session.
Prayer Conference 2024 | House of Prayer | Patsy Cameneti
We hope you enjoy this repost of the ground-breaking message, "House of Prayer" by Patsy Cameneti from Prayer Conference 2024.
Prayer Conference 2024 | Dependency on Him | Patsy Cameneti
We hope you enjoy this repost of the powerful message "Dependency on Him" by Patsy Cameneti from Prayer Conference 2024.
Only the Brave | The Promise | Brian Butler
Brian Butler kicks off our new series, Only the Brave, with this message titled "The Promise", where he reveals the true promise Abraham died in faith believing.
Look at Jesus | Jesus Heals Pt 2 | Pastor Joel Sims
In Jesus Heals Pt 2, Pastor Joel Sims continues from last Sunday in his message about God's desire and power to heal you. Did you know your faith can make YOU whole? Did you know God's power can be present to heal, but not be active? Dive into this message to begin to walk in God's healing will for you!
Look at Jesus | Jesus Heals | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode, Pastor Joel Sims continues our Look at Jesus series with this message, Jesus Heals, where he encourages us that healing is God's will for us, as clearly shown in the ministry of Jesus.
Look at Jesus | It Can Change | Pastor Joel Sims
Do you have something in your life, or the life of a friend or loved one, that you are losing the battle in? Or something that needs to change, that only God could do? In "It Can Change", Pastor Joel Sims directs us to prayer and understanding the roles of power and authority in prayer to the Father, helping us to begin to find success in prayer.
Look at Jesus | Jesus Prays | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode titled "Jesus Prays," Pastor Joel Sims illustrates that prayer is essential when you need wisdom or guidance, or when you notice something in the life of a loved one that needs to change.
Look at Jesus | Jesus Forgives | Pastor Joel Sims
We begin our new series "Look at Jesus" with this message from Pastor Joel Sims: Jesus Forgives. In this message, we see that Jesus forgives all your sins – no matter who you are or what you've done – He forgives.
No Grit, No Glory | Joshua Adams
In this powerful episode, guest minister Joshua Adams challenges us with a timely word: Are you persistent in prayer? Consistent in your confession? As faith comes by hearing, it builds a grit—a determination to take hold of God’s promises, believing that if God said it, that settles it in my heart.
Words That Make You Fall In Love | Danny Romick
There is a battle for your soul going on 24/7. God wants you blessed, flowing in His plan, but the devil wants to stop you, and stop God's plan for you. God has given us some weapons to fight this war. In this message, Danny Romick focuses on the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Like Bread | Danny Romick
In this episode of Like Bread, we explore how true joy—rooted in God's presence, not our circumstances—empowers us to face every obstacle with confidence, knowing that just as Israel’s enemies were “like bread,” so too are our challenges when the Lord is with us.
Legacy Archive | Excellence Living Too High For Capture – Part 1 | Pastor Ronnie Sims
In this Legacy Archive, Pastor Ronnie Sims offers a thought-provoking message that challenges our faith, inspiring us to strive toward our calling with renewed commitment and elevated expectations every day.
Obedience: Heaven’s Strategy | John Romick
In this episode, John Romick's powerful message shows us that obedience is Heaven’s strategy to position you in places your résumé could never reach.
Rebuilding The Altar | John Romick
In this episode, Pastor John Romick details the importance of rebuilding the altar to see the power of God in your daily life.
Legacy Archive | Comeback Kids | Pastor Joel Sims
When life leaves you feeling empty and far from your God-given purpose, what you say matters. In Comeback Kids, Pastor Joel Sims reveals how Scripture consistently ties our words to our outcomes. By changing our confession, we can change our course—and reclaim the calling God has placed on our lives.
Prophecy | Fondren 6pm | Pastor Joel Sims
In this podcast episode, Pastor Joel dives into the importance of prophecy from First Corinthians chapters 12-14. If you are in a fight, or a dry season, you need a prophetic word from God!
Give God Your Mornings | Pastor Joel Sims
In this episode, Pastor Joel Sims shares about the power of your daily habits. He shows how your life could change by doing one thing: Give God Your Mornings.
Revival Night | Dr. Mary Frances Varallo
Join us for this episode from Revival Night, where Dr. Mary Frances Varallo ministers by the Holy Spirit, and hear testimonies from people who Jesus healed during the service.
Wednesday Prayer | Dr. Mary Frances Varallo
Join us for Wednesday Prayer, where in this episode, Dr. Mary Frances Varallo ministers on the power of practicing the Presence of God.
A Vision of Victory | Pastor Joel Sims
In this message, we dive into the subject of vision. God has placed His creative power inside of you—the ability to see what could be, to bring it to pass. You'll see how sight led the 10 spies to perceive themselves as grasshoppers after spying out the Promised Land. Caleb, however, through vision, saw certain victory, and caused God to say of him, "My servant Caleb has a different spirit"!
Wednesday Prayer | Pregnant With Purpose | Pastor Joel Sims
Pastor Joel shares a foundational truth: God works through His Word, confirming it with signs as we speak it. He invites us to go deeper in prayer based on John 15:7, abiding in God's presence until we receive His heart and words for our prayer assignment. Here, we become pregnant with purpose—partnering with Him to see His desires fulfilled on earth.
Legacy Archive | Get Over Your Selfie Pt. 1 | Pastor Joel Sims
In "Get Over Your Selfie," Pastor Joel encourages us to step beyond our comfort zones and prioritize others above ourselves. He reminds us that God has richly blessed us, and because of this, we have the opportunity to be a blessing to those around us. As you dive into this legacy archive, we pray it brings you fresh perspective and renewed encouragement.
Father’s Day | Pastor Joel Sims
This Father's Day episode explores the powerful legacy of fatherhood—how a father’s presence, words, and example shape the identity of their children.
Communion With the Spirit | Chase Sievers
The Holy Spirit isn't a force- He's a friend who wants to lead you deeper in God.
The Lord Has Need of You | Robert Berry
When we allow the Holy Spirit to empower us through our “yes,” we can fulfill our life’s purpose regardless of past mistakes and failures.
Wednesday Prayer | The Name of Jesus | Pastor Joel Sims
Join us for Wednesday Prayer, where Pastor Joel points out that the disciples had miracles following them because of their focus on and preaching of the Name of Jesus, not by their power or piety. Jesus was working with them, confirming His word with miracles, to show and prove that He is alive!
Legacy Archive | Don’t Stop Believing | Pastor Joel Sims
Pastor Joel Sims encourages us to walk boldly and confidently, fully embracing our identity as children of God, without hesitation or doubt. He reminds us that nothing we do can ever separate us from the boundless love of God.
