The Ryan Wentzel Sermon Podcast Ryan Wentzel

"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" is a solemn, reflective hymn that invites worshipers to stand in awe of Jesus Christ, who is none other than God the Son Incarnate.

In this talk, Ryan explores the hymn's ancient roots and unpacks its meaning and relevance for Christians today.

This talk was given on April 21, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is at the heart of the Christian faith. No resurrection, no Christianity. Yet, many modern people find belief in the resurrection difficult. What should we make of the New Testament’s accounts of Jesus’s resurrection? Are they reliable? Is belief in the resurrection reasonable?

In this Easter Sunday 2024 sermon, Ryan looks at the account of Jesus’s resurrection recorded in the Gospel of John. This passage shows us three things about belief in the resurrection:


Belief in the resurrection is difficult.
Belief in the resurrection is reasonable.
Belief in the resurrection is life-transforming.

This sermon was given on March 31, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

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Ryan recently finished preaching through the Book of Romans. In this talk, he discusses something that stood out to him while studying Romans: the cosmic scope of salvation.

This talk was given on March 24, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

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In this final sermon on the Book of Romans, Ryan looks at the Apostle Paul’s concluding doxology. It’s the longest doxology in the New Testament, and its grammar is complex. But the message is clear: Praise God for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The doxology shows us three things about the gospel:


What it does
What it is
What it leads to

This sermon was given on March 17, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

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Psychiatric medication doesn’t cure mental illness. However, using it wisely as part of a holistic approach to addressing mental health challenges can provide relief from some of the most debilitating symptoms. Medication just might be what someone needs to begin cultivating a greater level of mental health.

In this talk, Ryan discusses:


How embodiment informs a Christian perspective on psychiatric medication
Using medication to alleviate suffering
Viewing medication as a means, not an end

Additional Resources


Presentation slides
My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind by Scott Stossel
Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges by John Swinton

This talk was given on March 10, 2024, to a mental health support group at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.

The Bible teaches that God is all-powerful (omnipotent). However, it’s one thing to know this and another to live in light of it. In this talk, Ryan explores how God’s omnipotence intersects with everyday life.

This talk was given on March 3, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.