Woodcreek Church

Ephesians #13

March 29, 2020 14:31 - 33 minutes - 35.8 MB

Paul continues to give specific examples of how Christians should submit to one another out of reverence for Christ by discussing the relationships that exist between children and parents as well as slaves and their masters. Ephesians 6:1-9

Ephesians #12

March 22, 2020 13:37 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MB

Having encouraged the Ephesians to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, Paul now begins to give specific examples of what that looks like in relationships. For husbands and wives it looks like love and respect. Ephesians 5:22-33

Ephesians #11

March 15, 2020 14:08 - 46 minutes - 55.4 MB

In the fifth of five "therefore, walk" pairings Paul instructs the Ephesians to walk in wisdom. This includes being wise, understanding the will of the Lord, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:15-21

Ephesians #10

March 08, 2020 17:47 - 31 minutes - 40.7 MB

Paul continues to instruct Christians in how their belief should translate into behavior. In this passage he talks about walking in love and walking in light. Living this way means imitating God and avoiding sinful conduct and conversations. Ephesians 5:1-14

Understanding The Divide #10

March 01, 2020 18:48 - 39 minutes - 48.3 MB

You can't have unity if you don't understand the divide.

Ephesians #8

February 23, 2020 19:25 - 35 minutes - 42.9 MB

The message of Ephesians pivots from what God has done in Christ, to what we should do in light of Christ. The overarching goal of walking in a manner worthy of our call in Christ is to be the unified, diverse, manifestation of Christ in the world. Ephesians 4:1-16

Ephesians #7

February 16, 2020 18:45 - 27 minutes - 33 MB

Having been joined together through the death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul prays that God would strengthen the Ephesian Christians, Jews and Gentiles, to understand and experience the limitless love of God, be filled by it and reflect it. Ephesians 3:14-21

Ephesians #6

February 09, 2020 18:50 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

In Ephesians 3:1-13 Paul interrupts a prayer for the Ephesians in order to make sure they understand the mystery of the gospel, his role as a minister of this gospel and the results of the gospel. It was radical then and it still is! Ephesians 3:1-13

Ephesians #5

February 02, 2020 18:54 - 41 minutes - 48.4 MB

Peace will never come through human treaties or peace accords. Real and lasting Peace will only come through a person - Jesus Christ. In this passage Paul describes the great doctrine of reconciliation and the peace and unity that comes with it. Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians #4

January 26, 2020 18:40 - 31 minutes - 39.4 MB

In the first part of Ephesians chapter 2, Paul explains how BEFORE GOD we were spiritually dead and children of wrath. BUT GOD is rich in mercy and love and made us alive in Christ. This was done FOR GOD to show his grace and for us to do good works. Ephesians 2:1-10

Ephesians #3

January 19, 2020 20:28 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Because of the Ephesians’ faith and love, Paul gives thanks for them and prays that they would know God better. Specifically, he wants them to know their hope, value and power in God. Understanding these things will help us live more like Christ. Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians #2

January 12, 2020 18:52 - 31 minutes - 37.6 MB

God gives his children every spiritual blessing through the work of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and He does this according to His purpose and for the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:1-4

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January 05, 2020 18:53 - 34 minutes - 41.5 MB

Introduction to Paul's letter to the Ephesians, which we will be studying for the next four months.

Faith and Friends

December 29, 2019 18:37 - 26 minutes - 31.3 MB

A look at the story from Marks Gospel of the paralytic man and his friends. It is the faith of the paralytic man's friends that get him before Jesus. What is your faith pushing you to do to get your friends before Jesus? Mark 2:1-12

Journey To The Manger #3

December 22, 2019 19:11 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MB

The shepherds were unexpected guests for the birth of Jesus. God called them to be part of the celebration of the birth of the Savior of the world. After seeing what God had done, they told others and praised and glorified God. How can we do the same? Luke 2:8-20

Journey To The Manger #2

December 15, 2019 18:38 - 28 minutes - 33.2 MB

Joseph was told by angels to do difficult things and his faithfulness is seen in his obedience. How was he able to move from being fearful to being faithful? How can we do the same in our lives? Matthew 1:18-25, 2:13-15, 19-23

Journey To The Manger #1

December 08, 2019 19:10 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB

Mary was favored by God, not because of something she did or even deserved. There were also other virgins in Nazareth. But in his grace God favored and chose her. Her response was one of humble belief and worship. What about you? Luke 1:26-46

The Church #13

December 01, 2019 18:47 - 30 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Church is the hope for the world because Jesus has entrusted to us the mission of sharing His Gospel and making disciples. But the hope of the Church is the promised return of Jesus. This week we look at our blessed hope and why it matters. Acts 1:10-11

The Church #12

November 24, 2019 20:31 - 36 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Church and the State (governments) are two authorities that have been instituted by God for the good of all people. They have different roles and responsibilities. How is the Church to relate to the State? Romans 13:1-7 and others

The Church #11

November 17, 2019 19:34 - 32 minutes - 37.9 MB

Communion and Baptism are practiced to remember how we have been brought into God's story through our participation in the New Covenant, a promise from God that believing in His Son brings eternal life. Romans 6:3-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Church #10

November 10, 2019 18:33 - 32 minutes - 39.4 MB

We not only have a spiritual gift but also a Spiritual Gift responsibility. 1 Cor. 12:4-11,28 Rom. 12:6-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

The Church #9

November 03, 2019 18:49 - 30 minutes - 36.9 MB

How should the church be led? Although there are many kinds of leaders in the church, the New Testament talks specifically about elders: a plurality of Godly men who shepherd the church. This week we will look at who they are to be and what they are to do. Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Hebrews 13:17

The Church #8

October 27, 2019 15:49 - 34 minutes - 40.5 MB

We have a Christian responsibility to love one another. Sometimes this is demonstrated through care. Other times it is demonstrated through correction. We will look at our responsibility, the motivation, the goal and the process of loving correction. Hebrews 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20

The Church #7

October 20, 2019 17:53 - 34 minutes - 40.3 MB

Jesus said that the world would know that we are his followers by our loving one another. How do we love one another? We will consider two aspects of loving one another: care and correction. In Part 1 we will look at examples of how we care for one another. John 13:34-35 and others

The Church #6

October 13, 2019 17:49 - 31 minutes - 31.8 MB

Ephesians 4 provides a model for how God wants his Church to function. unfortunately we see a different process going on in many American churches. There are too many consumers and not enough contributors - too many spectators and not enough servants. Ephesians 4:7-16

Alive In Christ

October 06, 2019 17:33 - 37 minutes - 38.7 MB

Dan Hall, Field Director of the Mexican Indian Training Center (MITC) in Cordoba, Mexico, brings us today’s message. Colossians 2:1-10

The Church #5

September 29, 2019 18:03 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Bible has three very specific analogies of the church. In this message, Brian will walk through each of these analogies and why they are important to how God brings hope to the world through his Church. 1 Peter 2:3-7, Ephesians 2:18-22, 1 Corinthians 12:14 -19, Ephsians 5:25 -27

The Church #4

September 22, 2019 18:15 - 35 minutes - 38.2 MB

What does it mean to be a member of the church? What does the New Testament say about it? Why is it important? What does it look like at Woodcreek Church? We will consider these questions this Sunday as we continue our series on The Church. Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Timothy 5:9, Ephesians 2:19-20

The Church #3

September 15, 2019 19:19 - 30 minutes - 41 MB

We are Church. Church is not something we do, it is who we are. Act 2:42-3:8

The Church #2

September 08, 2019 17:30 - 41 minutes - 45.7 MB

God is on the move, and you were made to move with Him. That's why God doesn't just save us from our sin, He saves us TO a mission: to make disciples who make disciples. Matthew 28:18-20

The Church #1

September 01, 2019 17:28 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MB

What is the Church? A relatively simple question, but how you answer has profound implications because what we believe about the Church will shape how we behave as the Church. We will consider what the Church is, is not, and four marks of the Church. Matthew 6:18-19 and others

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #10

August 25, 2019 17:53 - 32 minutes - 37 MB

I pity the fool who ignores wisdom. Proverbs 8:1-36

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #9

August 18, 2019 17:37 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MB

God's plan is for parents to disciple their kids, period. When we don't, bad things can happen. Even if we do, sometimes kids still go off course. Everyone is free to choose--whether to choose Jesus or not, whether to choose to disciple or be discipled

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #8

August 11, 2019 17:28 - 36 minutes - 39.8 MB

Words are powerful, and with great power comes great responsibility. As followers of the God who spoke life into existence, we seek to bring life and healing with our words instead of death and decay. Proverbs 18:21, etc.

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #7

August 04, 2019 17:25 - 31 minutes - 34.6 MB

One of the great relational pitfalls of our day is adultery. It wrecks marriages and families. It dashes hope, destroys dreams, and devastates us emotionally and spiritually. Solomon shares four principles for protecting our marriages from affairs. Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 5:1-5, 8, 15-20; Matthew 5:27-28; 1 Corinthians 6:18

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #6

July 28, 2019 17:53 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MB

Lady Wisdom teaches that laziness leads to poverty and diligence leads to wealth. But is it really that simple? Over 100 verses in Proverbs warn of the perils of laziness and the rewards of diligence. Today we seek to understand and apply these truths. Proverbs 10:4-5; Proverbs 6:6-11; Proverbs 31-10-31

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #5

July 21, 2019 22:38 - 32 minutes - 27.2 MB

Fearing God produces wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Fearing God leads to turning from evil. Fearing God prolongs life. Fearing God gives confidence.

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #4

July 14, 2019 17:22 - 28 minutes - 16.5 MB

God designed us for friendship. We need friends to live joyfully and to grow in godliness. But what does a good friend look like? And how do we become a good friend? We will find some answers to these questions in Proverbs. Proverbs 27:17, 17:9, 17:17, 27:6, 27:9, and John 15:13-15

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #3

July 07, 2019 17:32 - 32 minutes - 39 MB

Seek the bottom or the bottom will find you. Proverbs 18:12

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #2

June 30, 2019 17:23 - 28 minutes - 16.4 MB

Integrity is adherence to a moral code; honesty. Doing what we say and saying what we do. When people lack integrity, the consequences can be severe. We will look at what Proverbs and Jesus say about integrity and how we can develop it in our lives. Proverbs 2:7, 2:21, 10:9, 11:3, 19:1, 20:7, 28:6, 28:18.

Proverbs: Summer of Wisdom #1

June 23, 2019 17:30 - 27 minutes - 27.2 MB

As we begin our summer series in Proverbs we will consider why it is important, what proverbs are and what they are not, and how wisdom ("skillful living") benefits us and those around us, while bringing glory to God. Proverbs 1:1-7

Baptism

June 16, 2019 17:43 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MB

Baptism is not an end but a beginning. Matt. 3:1-4:20

Ruth: Loyal Love #3

June 09, 2019 17:38 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MB

In the final chapter of Ruth we see that God rewards the loyal love of Ruth and Boaz and through them blesses not only Naomi, but the nation of Israel and the entire world. Ruth 4.

Ruth: Loyal Love #2

June 02, 2019 17:30 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MB

Boaz and Ruth are two "worthy" people whose actions of loyal love God uses in his plans to show loyal love to Naomi, Israel and the whole world. Ruth 2-3

Ruth: Loyal Love #1

May 26, 2019 17:39 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

The story of Ruth takes place during the dark and difficult times of the Judges. Yet, even in the middle of these times, faith grows and loyal love is shown. Ruth chapter 1

Run with Purpose for the Glory of God

May 19, 2019 17:33 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MB

The Christian's life and ministry is not a race but Paul tells us it's like a race. Run with purpose! And stay focused on Jesus Christ and His Mission. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Colossians 1:15-18; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 28:30-31

Faith That Works #15

May 12, 2019 17:21 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MB

Reaching out to help restore someone who is going down a destructive path is one of the greatest expressions of love one Christian can show another. Because the truth is, we all need help following Jesus. That is the kind of faith that works. (James 5:19-20)

Faith That Works #14

May 05, 2019 17:27 - 31 minutes - 38 MB

How do we remain steadfast through the trials of life? James' says it is through the power of prayer. We should pray in all circumstances because prayer is powerful. The reason prayer is powerful is because God is powerful! James 5:13-18

Faith That Works #13

April 28, 2019 17:26 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MB

In James 5:12, James warns us about swearing. But his warning may not be about what might you think. He calls us to speak with honesty and live with integrity for the sake of the Gospel. James 5:12

Easter 2019

April 21, 2019 17:38 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MB

May the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ burn away any doubt, disillusionment or discouragement from our hearts. May it anchor our faith and ignite our passion to love and serve Jesus, giving our utmost for his highest, our best for his glory. Luke 24:13-35; 1 Peter 1:3

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