Woodbury Community Church Sermons
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis is the weekly podcast of Woodbury Community Church in Woodbury, MN. We are located at 2975 Pioneer Drive in Woodbury. If you'd like more information about our church, please contact us at (651) 739-1427 or e-mail us at [email protected].
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Peace . . . In Spite of Panic
July 26, 2010 04:44 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBWe've all had the feeling - the desire to escape, the longing to be extricated from some painful difficulty or relationship, the urgency to be somehow lifted out of a problem that seems unsolvable. But when life flashes a 'no exit' sign, what can we do? We long to get away, yet God calls us to stay and experience his peace which transcends all understanding! (Psalm 55)
Psalm 107
July 18, 2010 22:15 - 20 minutes - 7.24 MBThe Tiners share about how God has carried them through life's storms as they serve Him on the mission field. (Psalm 107)
Israel Through Our Eyes
July 11, 2010 22:16 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBDevotional on Psalm 122, and Testimonies from the 2010 Israel Team. (Psalm 122)
Our Hearts Are Designed For The Law
July 04, 2010 22:14 - 30 minutes - 10.4 MBEvery human being is designed in the image of God, and as such that image contains a desire to adhere to the commandments of God. Psalm 119 is the song of our hearts when we recognize God's design for our life. (Psalm 119:73-142)
God's Word is the Chicken Soup for the Soul
June 27, 2010 22:13 - 27 minutes - 9.61 MBThe heart of mankind is sick with wickedness. The only cure is Jesus, and the only way to keep the heart on a leash is with the Word of God. Psalm 119:1-73 is a declaration of how excellent God's Word is at helping men lead a holy life. (Psalm 119:1-72)
Legacy Leaving Dads
June 21, 2010 04:56 - 17 minutes - 5.95 MBEvery dad leaves a legacy. What kind of legacy will you leave for your children. King David sought to be a man whose heart was undivided in his love for God. Dads who leave the best legacy love God more than anything else in all the world. (Psalm 86:11)
The Sanctity of Life
June 13, 2010 05:20 - 30 minutes - 10.5 MBEvery man, woman, boy and girl to ever live on planet earth is precious in the eyes of God. We were created in the image of God, for His glory. Psalm 139 makes it so clear that we can choose to live for God or to reject God, but we can't escape God. (Psalm 139:13-18)
A Fork In The Road
June 06, 2010 05:31 - 36 minutes - 12.6 MBThe first sermon in our Summer in the Psalms. This message sets the state for understanding what the blessed life is all about. David begins this collection of songs with a contrasting look at the wicked and the blessed. (Psalm 1)
Are You 100% Sure
May 30, 2010 15:12 - 37 minutes - 12.9 MBEvery Christian goes through periods of doubt and despair. The believers that John was writing to were no exception. John ends his letter with a passionate appeal for his readers to know that they belong to Christ. Are you 100% sure of your salvation? (1 John 5:13-21)
Overcoming The World
May 24, 2010 00:55 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MBAs John nears the end of his letter, he explains once more what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. In order to overcome the world, we need to place our faith in the Son of God. He then presents rock-solid evidence that Jesus is who He said He is. (1 John 5:1-12)
God Is Love
May 17, 2010 03:58 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MBYou cannot love God and choose to not love others. This sermon examines the demands that God's love places upon us. (1 John 4:7-21)
Don't Believe Everything You Hear
May 09, 2010 22:26 - 31 minutes - 10.7 MBFor a second time in his short letter, John addresses false teachers. The early church had many who came, professing to bring truth, but rejecting Jesus. This sermon examines how the Holy Spirit works in the believer's life to bring about discernment. (1 John 3:19-4:6)
What's Love Got To Do With It?
May 02, 2010 21:52 - 30 minutes - 10.6 MBThe process of becoming like Christ changes our priorities. It means that God is priority number one. The Christian life is a life of engagement. It means that we engage the world and the world's issues, meeting them head on with the love of Christ. (1 John 3:11-18)
Fix Your Hope
April 25, 2010 13:46 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MBWhen we become Christians, Christ begins a new work in us. It's called sanctification, or the process of becoming like Christ. John challenges a discouraged church to fix their hope on Jesus, holding on to what they knew to be true about God. (1 John 2:28-3:10)
Living In The Anointing
April 18, 2010 13:45 - 36 minutes - 12.4 MBWhen people who used to follow Christ walk away it can shatter our faith. The believers that John wrote to faced such a circumstance, and with it a crisis of faith about what truth really is. This sermon challenges us to be discerning in our faith. (1 John 2:18-27)
Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise
April 05, 2010 00:55 - 36 minutes - 12.6 MBAs he hung dying on the cross, Jesus had compassion on a criminal who could do nothing to earn his salvation. All the man could do was throw himself on the grace of God, and Jesus lavished His grace upon him. You are one of two criminals. (Luke 23:39-43)
To Be His Disciple
April 01, 2010 14:59 - 23 minutes - 7.96 MBThis sermon takes a look at Christ's prayer for His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what His desires are for His followers. (Brian Schulenburg)
It Is Finished
March 29, 2010 03:39 - 37 minutes - 12.9 MBJesus was born in the shadow of a cross. He came to earth so mankind might be redeemed. The task ahead of Him was grave, but Christ faced it with the determination that He would rather die for you than live without you. Tetelestai - It is finished! (John 19:28-30)
My God, My God, Why?
March 22, 2010 03:38 - 25 minutes - 8.92 MBIn a profound mystery, Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, became sin so that we might become children of God. That task caused God to turn His back on God for the one and only time in history. This sermon examines the cost Jesus paid for our sin. (Matthew 27:45-46)
Father Forgive Them
March 14, 2010 15:11 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBIt had been quite a night for Jesus. Betrayal, abandonment, beatings, mock trials, persecution, fatigue and unimaginable pain accompanied Him everywhere He went. Despite His circumstances, Jesus ask the Father to forgive the crowd. We too are to forgive. (Luke 23:32-34, Philippians 2:5-8)
Two Worlds Collide
March 08, 2010 04:23 - 31 minutes - 10.7 MBThey are questions that every follower of Jesus Christ must deal with. Will I love God, or will I love the world? How do we live in this world without becoming consumed by its pull? How do we become people who truly crave the things of God? (1 John 2:15-17)
The Fellowship of the Forgiven
February 28, 2010 16:10 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MBYou are incredibly special. God created you in His image, for His glory, and with very specific purposes. If you are a Christian, God calls you to live like a believer. 1 John 1:5-2:17 teaches us what it takes to live as one who is redeemed. (1 John 1:5-2:17)
The Rhythm of Life
February 22, 2010 04:41 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MBAs Christians we have been saved so that we might walk in fellowship with Christ and each other. John introduces his letter by calling us to recognize the eternal, historical and personal Word of Life, Jesus Christ, and to recognize His call on our life. (1 John 1:1-4)
How To Make Love Last
February 14, 2010 17:50 - 38 minutes - 13.1 MBPaul finishes his description of ultimate love by describing a love that always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres. How do we learn to love like this? How do we as flawed people love with an "always love?" (1 Corinthians 13:7-8a, 13)
Ten Qualities of True Love
February 08, 2010 02:50 - 25 minutes - 8.76 MBReading the list of the markers of true love in 1 Corinthians 13 can be both a thrilling and terrifying exercise. Through God's power we can be a people who demonstrate love like this. This sermon breaks down the ten qualities of true love from 1 Cor. 13. (1 Corinthians 13:4-6)
How To Make God Look Really Bad
January 31, 2010 21:51 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MBHave you ever noticed how really religious people can do some really mean things? All we need to do to make God look really bad to the world around us is to act righteous without love. This sermon challenges us to be people who show God's love. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
When You Finish Strong
January 25, 2010 03:46 - 30 minutes - 10.4 MBHe came onto the scene like a sudden storm and Elijah walks out of the spotlight in an even more amazing way. On his way out Elijah visits several locations that reveal the significance of finishing strong spiritually. Live life with the end in mind. (2 Kings 2:1-15)
When Satan Strikes
January 18, 2010 03:09 - 32 minutes - 11.2 MBAhab is gone, but his son is not. Elijah has seen God faithfully display His power and His justice. The target on his life is still there. Ahaziah, the son of Ahab is now the king, and Baal-zebub is now worshipped. God's power delivers as Satan strikes. (2 Kings 1:1-18)
When God Has Had Enough
January 11, 2010 03:40 - 38 minutes - 13.4 MBAhab and Jezebel were some of the most wicked people to ever live. Their evil seemingly knew no end. But, God will only take so much wickedness before He is compelled to act. There is an end to God's patience. He always keeps His word. (1 Kings 21:1-29)
When the Roller Coaster Stops at the Dip
January 03, 2010 17:57 - 42 minutes - 14.6 MBEver feel worn out, depressed, or just plain defeated during what should be a season of rejoicing? Sometimes the aftermath of holidays or vacations, or long projects that have finally been completed can leave us feeling empty. Elijah was no exception. (1 Kings 19:1-21)
His Promise To Keep Promises
December 27, 2009 17:56 - 26 minutes - 9.17 MBThis sermon was preached by Youth Pastor Dan Boal on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Woodbury Community Church, Woodbury, MN. (Genesis 15)
Gifts Fit For A King
December 25, 2009 01:48 - 22 minutes - 7.91 MBThere are few things as exciting at Christmastime as the giving and receiving of gifts. This practice was demonstrated by the Magi on the occasion of their visit to the Christ child. This message will challenge us to give gifts to God that are fit for Him. (Matthew 2:1-12)
Extraordinary Faith: Two Kids and a Baby
December 21, 2009 01:47 - 33 minutes - 11.4 MBMary and Joseph were just teenagers when God called them to be the caretakers of Messiah; Mary as his mother, and Joseph as his stepfather. There are beautiful lessons of faith and trust and obedience that we see in the actions of Mary and Joseph. Big Idea: God never promised that following Him would be easy. He did promise that it would yield eternal rewards. (Matthew 1:18-25)
The Other Miracle Baby
December 14, 2009 01:45 - 34 minutes - 11.7 MBJesus wasn’t the only miracle baby talked about at Christmastime. John the Baptist was also a child that God miraculously brought into the world for the purpose of preparing the way for Jesus, the Messiah. This sermon will take a look at the lessons that we can learn from the life of John the Baptist, a man who lived his life with radical purpose, unwavering commitment, selfless service, and love for God. Big Idea: The single greatest purpose that any of us can have is pointing people to the ...
"I'm Speechless" - Zechariah's Story 9:00 AM Service
December 07, 2009 04:22 - 26 minutes - 9.15 MBZechariah is one of the most intriguing people in Scripture. The old man dreamt of the day that he would chosen to go into the temple of the Lord to burn incense. When his turn finally came, he got more than he bargained for. This sermon will be given in the first person, as a dramatic interpretation of the life of Zechariah. Big Idea: We are tools in the hands of Almighty God. Embrace your place in His story. (Luke 1:1-79)
"I'm Speechless" - Zechariah's Story
December 07, 2009 04:22 - 28 minutes - 9.81 MBZechariah is one of the most intriguing people in Scripture. The old man dreamt of the day that he would chosen to go into the temple of the Lord to burn incense. When his turn finally came, he got more than he bargained for. This sermon will be given in the first person, as a dramatic interpretation of the life of Zechariah. Big Idea: We are tools in the hands of Almighty God. Embrace your place in His story. (Luke 1:1-79)
My Big Dysfunctional Family
November 29, 2009 16:51 - 38 minutes - 13.2 MBThe genealogy of Jesus is full of less than perfect people. But, it’s the stories of some of these people that help us to see just how beautiful the grace of God is. Jesus’ coming into this family should give all of us hope about what can happen when God takes over a life. Big Idea: No one is beyond the grace of God. (Matthew 1:1-17)
When God Makes A Promise
November 22, 2009 16:50 - 30 minutes - 10.3 MBThe prophets of Baal and Asherah have been defeated, but the rain hasn’t fallen quite yet. Elijah moves from triumph to humility; praying and waiting expectantly for God to work. This sermon will look at the promises of God, and what God’s promises mean for us. (1 Kings 18:41-46)
When God Shows Up
November 15, 2009 14:43 - 38 minutes - 13.3 MBElijah lived in the shadows for 3 ½ years and then God spoke. Instructed to confront King Ahab and 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah, Elijah obeyed. One man and God against a nation and their false gods. Who do you think is going to win? Big Idea: Never underestimate the power of one totally dedicated life. (1 Kings 18:1-2, 17-40)
When Your World Falls Apart
November 08, 2009 14:41 - 35 minutes - 12.3 MBGod has worked in miraculous ways to sustain the young prophet and now, a widow and her son. Every meal that Elijah shared with the woman and her son must have been a sheer delight, for every meal was literally provided by the hand of God. And then, the unthinkable happened. The young boy became sick and died. What do you do when your world falls apart? The distraught widow makes it clear that she is upset at Elijah and at God. Why would God bring such calamity on her home after bringing such...
When God's GPS Doesn't Make Sense
November 02, 2009 00:31 - 29 minutes - 10 MB“God, why have you brought me to this place?” may very well have been Elijah’s question. As Elijah leaves the dry brook at Kerith Ravine, he is lead to the empty cupboard of a widow and her son. Had he mistook the call of God in his life? Was he making a crucial mistake? Why would God call Him to put a widow and her son in jeopardy? God was at work! And, God had a plan. Big Idea: God’s plan is often times surprising, but always worth following. Live a life of obedience and watch in amazement ...
When God Shapes Your Character
October 26, 2009 03:55 - 40 minutes - 13.9 MBElijah bursts onto the scene, pronounces judgment upon the land and then just as quickly is told to hide away in the Kerith Ravine. Sustained only by the hand of God, Elijah the Prophet learns much about the character and nature of God. This sermon will challenge us to live our lives trusting God one day at a time. Big Idea: Where God guides, He provides. (1 Kings 17:1-7)
When You Have To Stand Alone
October 19, 2009 03:55 - 39 minutes - 13.6 MBIt was the worst of times, it was the very worst of times. The world to which Elijah was born was indescribably wicked. No king had ever displeased God as much as Ahab, the King of Israel. Like a lightning bolt that appears out of the blue Elijah comes onto the scene, from a nowhere town, with a insignificant pedigree, with a message from God for a wicked generation. Big Idea: God loves to use ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes. (1 Kings 16:29-33; 1 Kings 17:1)
The Most Valued Relationship In Life
October 11, 2009 18:04 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MBFounding Pastor, Ron Hamilton returns to the pulpit of Woodbury Community Church, where he served for 29 years to preach a timely message entitled, "The Most Valued Relationship In Life." This sermon emphasizes appreciation for our salvation and the need to invite others into this relationship with our Lord Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:12-17; 2 Corinthians 5:11-16)
The Foundation of Prayer
October 10, 2009 18:01 - 40 minutes - 13.8 MBThis sermon takes a look at the Lord's Prayer, stanza by stanza, and gives us eight practical lessons on prayer. (Matthew 6:9-15)
Holy God! Batman!
October 09, 2009 18:02 - 40 minutes - 14 MBThe holiness of God. To biblically define holiness (in regards to God) and talk about our response to His holiness, and how it does/should ultimately effect our relationship to and understanding of the Father? (Matthew 6:9; Revelation 4:8, 15:4; Isaiah 6:3)
Friends for Life
October 08, 2009 18:03 - 35 minutes - 12.3 MBA call to true friendship with God and one another, through the power of the love of Christ - the true Friend.
You Are Here
October 07, 2009 05:16 - 47 minutes - 16.5 MBWe live in the most opportune moment in history. With grace behind us and the coming of Jesus in front of us, these are the days of the Church, days for us to do work that changes the world. (Ephesians 1:3-10)
God's Love and the Spiritual Disciplines
October 06, 2009 05:17 - 46 minutes - 15.9 MBWe live in a culture that finds saying no to oneself repulsive. We desire our every want and need immediately satisfied and anybody who gets in the way better watch out! It's no wonder the area of spiritual disciplines are anything but popular among today's Christian in America. The truth is that God wants us to exercise spiritual discipline in our lives. He wants us to spend time reading the Bible, praying, fasting, meditating, and memorizing His word. Of course, doing these things require u...
God's Love In Life's Trials and Tribulations
October 05, 2009 18:05 - 25 minutes - 8.89 MBThis is a recording of Troy Dobs' sermon that he gave on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Woodbury Community Church's Spiritual Emphasis Week. It is a poor recording due to a mic not working. This was picked up by another mic. The sermon deals with God's love in our most difficult times and how God uses trials and tribulations to mold us. (James 1:2-4)