Woodcreek Church

This Is Jesus #5

March 13, 2022 17:31 - 34 minutes - 38.3 MB

John 7-9 and assorted verses

This Is Jesus #4

March 06, 2022 18:42 - 39 minutes - 42.8 MB

The hungry crowds can’t get enough of Jesus’s miracle bread, but will they accept that Jesus himself is the true miracle? Hear the call to come to Jesus as Provider, believe in Jesus as the ultimate Provision for sin, and abide in Him as Lord. John 6:22-69

This Is Jesus #3

February 27, 2022 18:49 - 39 minutes - 44.1 MB

Jesus heals a man at a pool, but doesn't stop there as He unpacks the reality that He is God's real solution to our deepest problem. John 5:1-29

This Is Jesus #2

February 20, 2022 18:36 - 31 minutes - 37.3 MB

As Jesus meets with a Samaritan woman at a well, he defines himself as the living water which transforms her life as a true worshiper which transforms her community and introduces them to the Messiah who has come. John 4 :1-42

This Is Jesus #1

February 13, 2022 18:31 - 30 minutes - 38 MB

Nicodemus story and curiosity set a backdrop for Jesus' most self defining and known words. That when understood help shape and define the way we as believers interact with the world. John 3:1-21

Essentials #1

February 06, 2022 18:33 - 36 minutes - 37.4 MB

The Trinity is essential to Christianity. As storytellers, we have to get the story of Trinity straight. The world must know that they have been invited into God's family. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; Romans 8:14-16, and many more.

Storytellers #4

January 30, 2022 18:27 - 29 minutes - 39.2 MB

The Story of God is the Story of God with us. The only proper response to this story is worship. Take this story of God and go tell it on the mountain! Revelation 21:1-8; Romans 1:21-25; Genesis 12:1-3; Hebrews 9:11-12; Colossians 3:16-17

Storytellers #3

January 23, 2022 18:30 - 37 minutes - 47.2 MB

Love received becomes love extended. So as we see God's love for us in His initiation towards us and His sacrifice for us, we can extend that love, and tell the story of love, by initiating and sacrificing beyond boundaries. 1 John 4:7-21; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Storytellers #2

January 16, 2022 18:40 - 39 minutes - 48.4 MB

Humans were designed for intimacy, with God and with others, yet sin and shame ruined it all. But Jesus is writing a new story, a story where intimacy can be restored through people freed from the shackles of shame. Genesis 2:18-25; Romans 7:24-8:2

Storytellers #1

January 09, 2022 18:37 - 30 minutes - 33.7 MB

Storytelling is a powerful language that resonates in our hearts and connects us to others. We are all storytellers, but what story are we telling? God's story is THE story in which all other stories make sense. This is the story of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thes 2:13, Isa 55:11, Deut 6:6-7

Hindsight 20/21

January 02, 2022 18:45 - 38 minutes - 42.6 MB

Looking backward is an important step for moving forward as long as we learn from the past and rely solely on the light of Christ to light our way going forward. We will move forward in 2022, because Christ is lighting our path!

Advent: Tell Me The Story #5

December 26, 2021 18:04 - 34 minutes - 35.6 MB

Matthew 2 challenges us to surrender our own personal kingdoms to the king of kings.

Advent: Tell Me The Story #3

December 19, 2021 18:38 - 35 minutes - 42.2 MB

Have you noticed that everyone in the Christmas Story has a speaking part but Joseph. Joseph was a man of few words. But his actions speak louder than words. He faithfully played his part in the Gospel Story. How about you? Matthew 1:18-25

Advent: Tell Me The Story #2

December 12, 2021 18:27 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hearing the story of Mary we see her commission, Gods miraculous plan and the expected savior coming for all. Luke 1:26-56

Advent: Tell Me The Story #1

December 05, 2021 18:33 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MB

Zechariah and Elizabeth go from pain to purpose as their story is grafted in to the story of Jesus, and Advent reminds us today that we too can have hope that there is purpose in the pain because of who God has proven Himself to be. Luke 1:5-25

Psalms of Thanksgiving #5

November 28, 2021 18:38 - 31 minutes - 37.5 MB

This psalm encourages us to bless the LORD with all that we are because of all that he has done for us. What has the LORD done for you and how do you remind yourself of this regularly? Psalm 103

Psalms of Thanksgiving #4

November 21, 2021 18:37 - 25 minutes - 28.6 MB

If God is God and God is good, what should I response be? Exactly what it says at the start of Psalm 100: Shout for joy! Maintaining a long view of God's plan and purpose allows us to see beyond life's pains to where God is taking us! Psalm 100 (all five verses) plus selected other passages

Psalms of Thanksgiving #3

November 14, 2021 18:26 - 29 minutes - 31.6 MB

The Psalmist invites into the genuine rest comes through right worship. Psalm 95

Psalms of Thanksgiving #2

November 07, 2021 18:37 - 28 minutes - 28.9 MB

Psalm 30, a song of thanksgiving from King David, helps us practice a thankfulness that is forged in the peril of the night by the hope of the morning. In Jesus we have that Blessed Hope that strengthens our thankfulness through the darkness of this life. Psalm 30; Romans 6:5-9, Col 2:6-7

Psalms of Thanksgiving #1

October 31, 2021 17:34 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

When we give thanks for a God who endures, we find a source of thankfulness that endures even when our circumstances fail us. Psalm 136

Beginnings #8

October 24, 2021 17:42 - 28 minutes - 34.8 MB

Before entering the Promised Land, God has Moses review with the second generation out of Egypt his covenant with them and the blessings and curses he promises with that covenant. Why is that important to them and why is it important to us? Deuteronomy 28

Beginnings #7

October 17, 2021 17:25 - 31 minutes - 39.7 MB

In Deuteronomy, Moses final messages to the people of Isreal there is found the Shema prayer. It also has a call and challenge to disciple the generations to come. Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Beginnings #6

October 10, 2021 17:23 - 34 minutes - 43.2 MB

Fear is a universal human problem that quickly robs us of the abundant life available to us in Christ. Awareness of fear and a willingness to confront it are critical for those who desire to become fully alive versions of themselves. Numbers 13-14

Beginnings #5

October 03, 2021 18:22 - 33 minutes - 40.4 MB

God wants to have a relationship with us, but because God is holy, we can only approach Him in the way that He prescribes. Yom Kippur: the Day of Atonement teaches us that there is a wrong way and the right way to approach God. Leviticus 16:1-34

Beginnings #4

September 26, 2021 17:36 - 34 minutes - 44.3 MB

God made a promise to Abraham to make his descendants into a great nation and through them to bless the world. After delivering them from Egypt, part of keeping His promise was blessing them so they could bless the world. How did he do that? With 10 rules. Exodus 20:1-17

Beginnings #3

September 19, 2021 17:53 - 29 minutes - 35.5 MB

We follow along in the story of Gods chosen and the deliver Moses that God raises up to deliver his people from Egypt. Exodus 1- 25

Beginnings #2

September 12, 2021 19:46 - 35 minutes - 22 MB

Evil reigns in the early story of Israel in Genesis, including Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. But the story make something clear, though evil appears to be winning, the God of Redemption is the one holding the pen in the end. Genesis 37:18-28; 45:1-10

Beginnings #1

September 05, 2021 17:28 - 34 minutes - 43.4 MB

Sometimes to understand who we are today, we need to go back to our beginnings. For Christians, that means understanding the Redemptive God that we worship, and how He has worked to solve the problem of a corrupt creation. Genesis 1:27; 3:1-16

Short Takes #5: Jude

August 29, 2021 17:39 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MB

Jude challenges us contend for the Faith once for all delivered to the saints when pretenders slip into the community.

Short Takes #4: 3 John

August 22, 2021 17:26 - 29 minutes - 37.7 MB

Through the reading of John's letter, how are we challenged today to send and receive missionaries in a hospital way? John also contrasts how to be imitators of good and not evil, all wrapped in the love of truth.

Short Takes #3: 2 John

August 15, 2021 17:35 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MB

It may be the shortest book in the Bible, but 2 John is packed with wisdom to help us navigate the relationship between truth and love. Real truth is bound to love, and real love holds fast to the foundational truths of Jesus.

Short Takes #2: Philemon

August 08, 2021 18:22 - 34 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this short letter, Paul intercedes to help two fellow Christians reconcile. Simple, except that one of them is a runaway slave and the other is his master. Paul demonstrates how the gospel changes everything!

Short Takes #1: Obadiah

August 01, 2021 17:38 - 27 minutes - 35.6 MB

In Obadiah, God condemns the nation of Edom, who were neighbors and relatives of the Israelites, for taking advantage of Judah's calamity. God promises destruction for Edom, but deliverance for Judah. What can we learn for our lives today?

Outreach

July 25, 2021 18:31 - 34 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Mission of God we can see in the Scripture was to bless all the nations through Abram's offspring. This happens through the Messiah, and that same mission extends to us, the Church. Today we talk about living missionally as a result. Genesis 12:1-4; Psalm 67; Matthew 28:16-20

2 Timothyy #8

July 18, 2021 17:48 - 28 minutes - 35.8 MB

As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, we consider not only the concluding paragraphs but the entire letter. Pauls's purpose in the letter has been to encourage Timothy to fight the good fight. But we should also fight it with friends.

2 Timothy #7

July 11, 2021 17:36 - 36 minutes - 46.7 MB

Paul gives his climactic appeal to Timothy to preach the Word and fulfill his ministry, which reminds us of the supremacy of the Word of God and what "the good fight" actually is. 2 Timothy 4:1-8

2 Timothy #6

July 04, 2021 18:07 - 27 minutes - 35.5 MB

The rock band Journey once sang, Don't Stop Believin'. Paul tells Timothy the same thing, although he probably didn't sing it. How can we continue in what we have learned and firmly believed? 2 Timothy 3:10-17 tells us to stand on our firm foundation. 2 Timothy 3:10-17

2 Timothy #5

June 27, 2021 18:04 - 33 minutes - 39.7 MB

The influencers in our life shape who we are and how we live. As Paul teaches Timothy who to keep away from influence in the church at Ephesus, we can ask ourselves who influences us, and who we are influencing? 2 Timothy 3:1-9

2 Timothy #4

June 20, 2021 18:08 - 33 minutes - 41.4 MB

In our Mission to make disciples who make disciples, how can we keep from getting distracted and stay focused. Paul tells Timothy RUN AWAY from quarrels and RUN AFTER righteousness. Should Christians never argue? If we can, when and how do we do it well? 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2 Timothy #3

June 13, 2021 18:39 - 37 minutes - 41.6 MB

Humans thrive when their life means something, but humans seek pleasure when they can't find meaning. In 2 Tim. 2:1-13, Paul encourages Timothy to fight the good fight of disciple-making despite the suffering it involves.

2 Timothy #2

June 06, 2021 20:56 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Paul goes to the basics of living a Christian life, to live unashamed of the gospel and share in the suffering that God has called us all to. 2 Timothy 1:8-18

2 Timothy #1

May 30, 2021 17:35 - 30 minutes - 37.7 MB

As Paul awaits execution he remembers his dear friend Timothy, whom he loves. This remembering leads him to write a letter in order to remind Timothy of some important truths. 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Joel #3

May 23, 2021 18:29 - 34 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this sermon, we discuss the coming of the Holy Spirit, the coming Judgement, the coming Kingdom of God, and our role to play in the story. Joel 2:28-3:21

Joel #2

May 16, 2021 17:40 - 32 minutes - 39.5 MB

Joel continues to warn the people of the coming Day of the Lord. He calls on them to return to the Lord so they can be restored. We, too, need to be warned about the coming Day of the Lord, so we can return to the Lord and avoid his wrath. Joel 2

Joel #1

May 09, 2021 18:02 - 26 minutes - 31.5 MB

Joel calls upon the people to lament the recent destruction by a swarm of locusts and repent because the Day of the Lord is near. How are these things connected and what is the Day of the Lord? Is this simply interesting or does it apply to us now? Joel Chapter 1

Best Supporting Actor Or Actress #4

May 02, 2021 17:43 - 32 minutes - 34.4 MB

Timothy was trained in spiritual matters by both his mother Eunice and his grandmother Lois. That training prepared him for the opportunity to go on mission with the Apostle Paul. Yet Timothy, like us, needed ongoing encouragement, training and guidance. Deuteronomy 6:1-2, 6-8, 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Best Supporting Actor Or Actress #3

April 25, 2021 17:36 - 29 minutes - 35.5 MB

Throughout the growth of the early church, whenever we see Barnabas, we see him bringing people with him. He was an advocate for others, using his influence and opportunities to connect others and give them opportunities. Acts 4:32-37, 9:26-27, 11:19-26, 12:25, 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11

Best Supporting Actor Or Actress #2

April 18, 2021 17:52 - 22 minutes - 28.2 MB

Priscilla and Aquila were a couple who lived their life on mission and supported the spread of the Gospel. What can we learn from them in order to be better supporting actors and actresses during our lifetimes? Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Romans 16:3, 2 Timothy 4:19

Best Supporting Actor Or Actress #1

April 11, 2021 17:37 - 29 minutes - 38.4 MB

God illustrates through the book of Ruth and specifically Naomi, Ruth's mother-in-law, His specific plan for discipleship and his redemptive plan for the world. God is always moving even when we can not see it.

Holy Habits #5

March 21, 2021 17:42 - 33 minutes - 42.3 MB

If you want to experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ, then prayer must become a holy habit and rhythm of your life. Luke 3:21; 5:15,16; 6:12, 9:28; 11:1,2; 22:39-42; Matthew 26:36-56

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