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Jude Part 1 - Big Ideas from Little Books: Part 2

Happy Sunday, church family! We are currently walking through our series, Big Ideas from Little Books, talking about relevant topics from smaller books in the Bible. The truths we will learn about from these books will help us to know Christ deeper and allow us to better understand Scripture. Join us this Sunday as we talk about Jude, Pastor Winsten Dickerson. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.

Big Ideas from Little Books: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church

Happy Sunday, church family! We are currently walking through our series, Big Ideas from Little Books, talking about relevant topics from smaller books in the Bible. The truths we will learn about from these books will help us to know Christ deeper and allow us to better understand Scripture. Join us this Sunday as we talk about Philemon, Pastor Winsten Dickerson. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.

Until All Have Heard - Reach: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church

We are in our second week of our series, Reach Where There Is No Church, preaching on the topic and importance of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Christians are called to bring the Gospel to the world, we can read our direct calling in Scripture. We are a part of the body of Christ, we have brothers and sisters who are all on the same mission with us, thankfully we don’t have to do it alone. Our mission is to reach, to reach until all have heard. We can do this togeth...

Power of the Gospel - Reach: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church

We are beginning a two-week sermon series labeled, Reach: Where There is No Church,discussing the necessity to bring the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. The Gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. Maybe you’ve asked the question, “How do we live out the Gospel to reach the world?” It can seem daunting to look out to a world in darkness and try to reach all who are lost, thank God that we are not alone in our journey; we have a family who are all a part of this ...

We Are At War

Happy Memorial Day weekend, church family! Join us in a sermon on Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield, Pastor Winsten Dickerson. We hope this week's message blesses you and pushes you to know Christ deeper.

Visiting the Romans Road: How to Share the Gospel - Woodside Bible Church

At Woodside, we believe in making disciples, by reaching the world and our local communities with the saving grace of Christ. People everywhere desperately need Jesus. Spreading the Gospel should not be difficult or anxiety-driven, but rather an authentic conversation on faith and the need for Jesus. The book of Romans points out our need for Christ, why it is essential to share the Gospel, and where our salvation comes from. We see four truths from various chapters in Romans on a b...

What God Says About Femininity - What God Says About Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church

As we wrap up our What God Says About series, it is necessary that we look at what God says about femininity, especially on a day that celebrates the wonderful mothers in our lives. God’s word is clear that it values women, and their role in the church, in families, and in the world. Proverbs 31 is one of the most highly quoted scriptures that points to the value and need for women. We see three important points from this chapter on how to honor the women in our lives. We should ack...

What God Says About Sex - What God Says About: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church

We have been working through our What God Says About series. This week we tackle a topic that is not often talked about in the church—sex. Scripture has much to say about it though, so it seems important we discuss what God has to say. God makes it abundantly clear that sex was created to be shared within the covenant of marriage, as two become one. The stain of sin in this world has sadly tainted the view of sex, painting it in a way that one should explore their sexuality, rather ...

What God Says About Work - What God Says About Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

We are going through our series, What God Says About. This week we look at What God Says About Work. What we do matters to God. We are the representation of Christ, how we work reflects Him. Colossians 3:23 says we should “work heartily as for the Lord and not for men.” God commands us to work hard and to serve Him in all we do. In Proverbs, we find some examples of things that hinder us from fulfilling our call to work. There are three examples of obstacles we may face when it come...

What God Says About Friendship - What God Says About Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

What God Says About Words - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Last Sunday, we started a new series, What God Says About, taking insights from the book of Proverbs, and applying God’s wisdom to some everyday situations we may face. When it comes to the way we speak to others, what we say matters. Our words hold much power. We have the choice to speak words of life or words of death over those we interact with each day. From Proverbs, we pick up a few pieces of advice when it comes to this topic. We should aim to speak less and listen more, to s...

What God Says About Wisdom - Woodside Bible Church

This Sunday we are diving into a new series, What God Says About, looking at the book of Proverbs to glean wisdom from about how to lean on God in the situations we face each day. Proverbs 3 tells us, the one who finds wisdom and understanding is blessed. Wisdom guides us in the decisions we make every day. As we seek Christ to be emulated in our lives, we should look to honor Him through our choices, who better to ask for wisdom from than Christ. For God’s wisdom is supremely preci...

Belief that is Alive - Easter at Woodside - Woodside Bible Church

This Easter Sunday we are ending our 'Believe' series, by diving into a commonly asked question, why should I believe in Jesus? There are many differing opinions that circulate in our culture, doubting the existence of Jesus. It can be hard to remain faithful to a God we can’t physically see, especially when our doubts drown out what we know to be true. Good news, Jesus isn’t shocked by our doubts! He invites us to bring our doubts to Him; He knows them and He will reveal the truth ...

Belief that is Seen - Palm Sunday - Woodside Bible Church

Final week of Jesus’ life. This Palm Sunday, we are beginning with true belief, and how that beliefin Jesus shows in our lives. As we enter Holy Week, we begin with looking at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds placed palm leaves down as Jesus entered. They celebrated Him, acknowledging that He was there, in the name of the Lord. In the days to follow they did not yet know what would come. As their belief in the Savior was evident in their celebration, we see h...

It’s Not Just About Me - Confessions: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church

Our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, is ending. We have been slowly walking through Psalm 51, learning what true confession and renewal looks like. As we wrap up our series this week, we will tackle the effect our sin and our confession of sin has on our communities. When one begins to experience transformational renewal, others will see and begin to desire that same revival in themselves. An individual's personal confession pleads for communal renewal. I...

Seeking Renewal - Confessions: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

This week we are journeying on in our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, looking to Psalm 51 as a guide to help us in our journey of finding renewal in Christ. In times when we have messed up or let someone down, it is easy for us to be full of shame and think that hiding is better. But God invites us into something different. He tells us that we can experience life transforming restoration and renewal, when we go to Him in humbleness, He is faithful to hel...

It's On Me - Confessions: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

As we journey on in our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, we will see that an essential part of confession is taking responsibility for our sin. In Romans, we see that Paul states, “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” When we were born into this world, we entered into sin, our need for Jesus is very great. And the first step we take in the process of confession is realizing our sin and owning up to it. In confessing before God, it is imp...

God's Immeasurable Mercy- Confessions Part 2: Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

We are continuing in our new series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, this week we will be diving into Gods mercy and how He is faithful to show us mercy. When we appeal to the character of God and appeal to the cleansing power of God, we can experience His great mercy. Rather than carrying it on our own, the Lord is calling us to confess, surrender, release our grip on struggling to clean ourselves up. We can’t do it without Him. When we believe in Him and turn ...

When God Confronts Our Sin - Confessions: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

We are beginning a new series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, wherewe will look at 2 Samuel to better understand the role confession plays in our lives for us to find renewal. Today, we begin talking about this topic looking at David’s shortcomings when he gave into temptation and sinned against God. We see that the Lord confronts our sin so that we can experience renewal. To an extent, it’s as if we can have blinders on, where we can’t see the sin that tangles...

Faith in the Face of Lions - Daniel: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today, we are closing out our series, Daniel: Clash of Cultures, looking at the life of Daniel as he faced several difficulties and resided in a land that was hostile to God. As Christians, we are called to have faith, a faith that stands strong against the patterns of the world. Our faith can have an impact on the people and communities we are met with. We are the representation of Christ; the world is looking at us, watching our actions and lifestyle. God calls us to be faithful a...

The Dangers of Pride - Daniel: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

Today, we are moving forward in our series on Daniel, looking at the journey of Daniel’s life and his courage to stay loyal to God whilst living in a culture that rejected God. Pride so simply entangles us in its grasp. It is easy to get caught in the success of what we complete or achieve and give ourselves all the credit, puffing ourselves up with more pridefulness. God warns us of the evil that can infect our hearts when we indulge in pride. But he does not leave us to figure it ...

The Incarnation of Humility - Emmanuel: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

We are continuing in our series, Emmanuel: God with Us, looking at the incarnation of Jesus and its impact on the world. In a world that is very self-centered, as the body of Christ, who have been called to humility—it is vital that we reject this mentality and strive to put on humility. It is not always easy to deny ourselves and put others before our own desires, but when we are struggling with this we can look to the example of Jesus. Jesus led by His example of humility; we can ...

The Incarnation of the Word - Emmanuel: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today, we are continuing in our series, Emmanuel: God with Us. Words have much power; God gave us a book full of His words to speak to us. He not only speaks to us through His Word, but through His creation. John 1:14 reads, “The word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Through Jesus’ incarnation, He brought the Word to life. Jesus is God’s creating word, revealing word, and saving word. Join us today in the newest message of the series, The Incarnation of the Word, and hear about God...

The Absurdity of the Unforgiving Christian - Conflicted: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Our series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Culture, is coming to a close. In this last week, we will look at forgiveness and how vital it is in the body of Christ. As we walk through this world, we will face pain. That pain may be physical or emotional, and it may be caused by a brother or sister in Christ. When they hurt us, it can be difficult to come to a point of forgiveness; only being able to after conviction and stirring of the Holy Spirit. Jesus gives us several ex...

Hindrance or Helpful - Conflicted: Part 2

We are continuing in our series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Culture, looking at the body of Christ and how to handle when conflicts arise. When we claim Christ, it is important that we stay vigilant of our words and actions. Our impact on others is vital, we should have a motive of not hindering others, but rather being a help. We should also look to be vigilant of our own sin and its impact on our life, removing it from our lives. Listen to the latest message of the s...

Ruler of the Wind and Waves - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue in our series, Thy Kingdom Come, looking at the Gospel of Mark. We will be reminded of the great comfort that Jesus reigns over creation. There are times when we face all-consuming anxiety, when doubts and what-ifs fill our head. In these times, we can lose sight of God and forget that He is near. He remains calm and at peace in these times, He speaks with authority, and He calls us to step out and live in fearless faith. Allow Him to draw you out of these pits and...

The King is Here - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

We are beginning our new series, Thy Kingdom Come: His Reign in Our Lives, today we will see how Jesus’ reign brings heaven to earth. Arrivals are exciting. We wait with great expectation for what we are anticipating, rather the arrival of a loved one or the visit of an influential person. This week we are starting in Mark chapter 3, where we will learn about the distinguishing marks that the disciples had. In the excitement of Jesus arrival, He calls out His twelve disciples. The t...

Conquering Self-Pity - Elijah: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today, we continue in our series, Elijah, reminding us how the same God Elijah served can use us to live a life of impact for His Kingdom. When we face times of self-pity or defeat, we can look to God to give us strength. Even Elijah, who was a man of great faith faced times of hopelessness. In times when we find ourselves full of sorrow, we can be encouraged that the same God that worked through Elijah, can conquer our self-pity. He calls us to his truth, to his spirit, and to live...

Asking for a Friend

In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer tough questions and provide you with gospel-centered answers that you can share with a friend. We all have questions, but sometimes, navigating the answers to cultural issues through the lens of the Gospel can be challenging. Death is a topic difficult to navigate because we don’t know from personal experience. It requires full trust in what God tells us through His scripture. And when it comes to a life ending early, more ques...

How can we defend our faith when talking to unbelievers?

In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer tough questions and provide you with gospel-centered answers that you can share with a friend. We all have questions, but sometimes, navigating the answers to cultural issues through the lens of the Gospel can be challenging. We need to learn how to be comfortable with the skeptics and doubters within our world. Have you ever been met with the question; “why are you a Christian?” The issue is not about criticizing the blindness...

Asking for a Friend - Is Anxiety a Sin?

In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer tough questions and provide you with gospel-centered answers that you can share with a friend. We all have questions, but sometimes, navigating the answers to cultural issues through the lens of the Gospel can be challenging. Is anxiety or being anxious, a sin? We need to look to God and what he has done to help properly reorder our cares and anxieties. Each of us needs to ask ourselves this question considering scripture, how ...

All Things New - Revelation: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue our message series! In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. We find the magnificent conclusion of Christ’s work in Revelation Chapter 2, which reveals to us that through Christ, God will bring restoration to all! That’s the undeniable truth, regardless of what it looks like today. We are going to make it and we will have a happy ending! Listen to our newest message of the series, A...

Looking Up to Our Father: Father's Day Message - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we have a special message for Father’s Day, where we will unpack verses from Psalm 103 to answer the question; how does God care for his children? Listen to our newest message of the series, Looking Up to Our Father, and see that God shows us how a father cares for his children.

The End of Evil - Revelation: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue our message series! In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. In order for God to renew the world, he must rid the world of what’s ruined it. The forces of evil have wrought tragedy after tragedy after tragedy throughout our history. We may wonder, how does God deal with the forces of evil? Listen to our newest message of the series, The End of Evil, and trust that God gets the final...

Welcome to the New Millennium - Revelation: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue our message series! In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. The Apostle John shares a revelation he received while a prisoner to encourage churches facing increasing pressure and persecution from their surrounding Roman culture. John writes to encourage them to overcome by providing them a vision of what is and what will ultimately come when God makes all things new. Listen to our ...

The Return of the King - Revelation: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue our message series! In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. There is debate surrounding this section of Revelation, about certain details and when certain events happen. We want to focus on what everyone does agree upon – one day, Jesus is coming back again! Listen to our newest message of the series, The Return of the King, and rejoice that Jesus will defeat God’s enemies! 

Praise Our God - Revelation: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we begin our newest message series! In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. As truth floods our hearts and magnificent images fill our imaginations, it is here that we find motivation for our present challenges. So, how can Christians find the motivation necessary to overcome the challenges of our modern culture and continue the mission that God has called us to? Listen to our first message of...

Why God Brings us Together

This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day! Whether you had a mom in your life or feel the pain of that absence, we understand life is better with people around us. When we walk through life together—we are better equipped to accomplish all that God has purposed for us. We will gain a sense of purpose. Why? Today, join us for our newest message, Why God Brings Us Together, and hear how God uses godly women to advance his mission! 

I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body - Essentials: Part 9 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we conclude our series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to lay down and identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith growing through together one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church, The Apostles’ Creed. As we read 1 Thessalonians, we support the statement “I believe… in the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.” The church in Thessalonica was also concerned over thi...

I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins - Essentials: Part 8 - Woodside Bible Church Chesterfield

Today we continue our series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to lay down and identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith growing through together one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church, The Apostles’ Creed. Through a deeper look into the book of John, we are looking at the truth that we “believe in the forgiveness of sins”. Having our sins forgiven is a foundational need of everyone. In ou...

I Believe in Jesus Christ - Essentials: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

Today we continue our series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to lay down and identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith growing through together one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church, The Apostles’ Creed. Through our text in the book of John, we dive deeper into the statement, “I believe in Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” Wh...

I Believe in God, the Father Almighty - Essentials: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church

Today we continue our series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to lay down and identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith growing through together one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church, The Apostles’ Creed. We look to Psalm 33 to reinforce our creed statement; “I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” Join us for our newest message of the series, I Believe in God ...

I Believe in God - Essentials: Part 1 – Woodside Bible Church

Today we are starting a new teaching series called The Essentials: Why Truth Matters. In this series we are going to seek to lay down and identify the essential truths, the basic doctrines of the Christian faith growing through together one of the oldest affirmed creeds of the Christian church, The Apostles’ Creed. In this series we will go to work against the disinformation campaigns of culture and the Devil by affirming what the Bible says is true and building our lives around tha...

Church: Why Bother? – Part 9: Living Under the Yoke – Woodside Bible Church

In part 9 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, together we learn about the beautiful design God created for YOU and His church. In the book, 1 Timothy, we also see it is also the same case for some of the Ephesian believers. They also needed that reminder as we do today, to answer the question; how should we live in response to the God given authority over us?  Listen to our newest message of the series, Living Under the Yoke, and accept that Christians under authority serve a higher...

Church: Why Bother? – Part 8: Pastors and the Church – Woodside Bible Church

We know how to recognize and award those who make movies, play sports, or work in different areas of industry. We have Hall of Fames while we nod our heads in approval at that person who we believe deserves our applauds. Culturally, we’ve learned how to honor and celebrate people, but what about our leaders in the church? Do we really know how to honor our pastors well? We continue our series, Church: Why Bother?, where together we learn about the beautiful design God created for YO...

Church: Why Bother? – Part 7: The Family in the Church – Woodside Bible Church

In part 7 of our series, Church: Why Bother?, together we learn about the beautiful design God created for YOU and His church. In the book, 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul writes that the actions of the church could administer God’s care for His people, and influence how the unchurched community around them would respond to the gospel. Through the study of scripture, we can ask ourselves how do we relate as a family of God? Listen to our newest message of the series, The Family in the C...

Church: Why Bother? – Part 5: Noble Calling, Noble Character – Woodside Bible Church

With each generation, we grow more and more untrusting of leadership, and honestly, for good reason. How often do we see in the headlines about a CEO, political leader, or a pastor of a large church removed from leadership due to their inappropriate use of power for their own self desires? Too often. Due to the constant bombardment of poor and harmful leaders, many have grown to distrust all church leadership. But God created the church to be lead, so what is the moral standard for ...

Church: Why Bother? – Part 4: What Should Christians Be Known For?

If you were to ask the people around you to describe you, how do you think they would respond? Would they describe you by your career, that you are funny or helpful, or possibly by your hobbies? Many people from different areas of your life may describe you in different ways based on how they know you. But, above all else would you be known for? Earthly traits or by your Christ-likeness? We continue our series, Church: Why Bother?, where together we learn about the beautiful design ...

Church: Why Bother? Part 3 - What the Church Does: Pray

Today’s society continues to grow more and more individualistic. Be unique. Do it yourself. You can do anything! The disposition of individualism is that a person speaks or acts exclusively for himself with no consideration or reference to other people. This mentally has slowly crept its way into church culture as well. That is not the nature and tone we find in God’s Word. The reality is that the forces of our individualistic culture have deeply influenced the way we pray, and even...

Church: Why Bother? Part 2 - Hold the Gospel!

What happens when we neglect the central reality of the church? What occurs when we discount, ignore, or abandon the Gospel? As we study Paul’s letter to Timothy, we’re looking at the church itself; how to stay focused on “making sure the main thing is the main thing” rather than taking eyes off what is truly most important. Why should we hold fast to the Gospel? We continue our series, Church: Why Bother?, where together we learn about the beautiful design God created for YOU and H...