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Storms - Caleb Whitley - Woodside Bible Church

December 27, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 84.7 MB

As we turn to Mark 4:35-41, we discover that we can trust Jesus no matter what. Together, we're challenged and encouraged by the Truth in this important passage of Scripture. So, listen with us in our newest message, on Storms to see that we can experience the kingdom of God now.

Giftwrapped - Part 5: God's Great Promise - Christmas Eve

December 24, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 109 MB

In part 5 of our message series, Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, we take a journey through all of Scripture to discover how each of God's great promises leads to the ultimate promise of salvation that is found Jesus Christ! 

Giftwrapped – Part 4: The King Who Serves – Pastor Jacob Ley

December 20, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 109 MB

Whether depicted in movies, books, or even in our imagination, when we see a king they are typically being catered to or assisted by many different servants. Between royalty, wealth, or status, those in authority seem to have many at their disposal to serve their needs and wants. So how unique and heartwarming when we witness someone who could be served by many, choosing to serve those around (especially those possibly in a lower position than them)?! This week we continue our serie...

Giftwrapped – Part 3: Bearing the Family Resemblance – Pastor Jacob Ley

December 13, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 108 MB

As each new unprecedented update floods our screens and news feeds, we can’t help but wonder “why?” Some of us may question how we can escape this darkness in the world. This week we continue our series, Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, where we will unpack the covenant that God made with Moses and His people in the book of Exodus. Listen with us in our newest message, Bearing the Family Resemblance, to see how God saves, equips, and establishes community for His people! 

Giftwrapped – Part 2: Believing in an Unseen Home – Pastor Joel Tomkinson

December 06, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 81.9 MB

When reading the promises of God in Scripture, our minds are stirred to wonder: Will God keep these promises? Can I really trust God to do what He says? This week we continue our series, Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, by answering these lingering questions. Together we'll unpack the covenant God made with Abraham in the book of Genesis - a promise He's still keeping with us today! Listen with us in our newest message, Believing in an Unseen Home.

Giftwrapped – Part 1: A New Beginning – Jeff Totten

November 29, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 90.5 MB

This week we start a brand new series called Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, where we will analyze the covenants God has made with His people - that’s us! Today, we start with the covenant He made to Noah in Genesis. In this covenant, God promises never to destroy the earth and life on the earth by a flood giving Noah, and us, stability and grounds to trust the works of God. Learn more about how this promise still currently impacts us and how a fresh start can only be found t...

A Call to Live in Christ - Pastor Jacob Ley - Woodside Bible Church

November 22, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 95.7 MB

We invite you to listen and learn with us about the incredible mystery of living in Jesus in our newest message, A Call to Live in Christ, where we study the book of Colossians and discover how God calls each of us to pursue the fullness of living in Jesus together.

Unshakeable – Part 9: Suffering for Good – Pastor Jacob Ley

November 15, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

In this message, we unpack how as believers in Jesus Christ we will encounter suffering but how God still works in the most challenging of circumstances. Listen with us in our newest message, Suffering for Good, to see how suffering can bring us closer to Jesus and experience His grace!

Have No Fear– Pastor Chris Brooks - Woodside Bible Church

November 08, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 61.9 MB

When walking through suffering what do we focus on? Often, the focus is on ourselves and the situation. And our mind is flooded with asking – why, why God? This week we hear a message from Senior Pastor Chris Brooks, where we will unpack how as believers in Jesus Christ we are going to encounter suffering. But instead of dwelling on the “why” we compel you to ask different questions that will ultimately allow you to grow deep in your faith in God and accept His saving grace! Listen ...

Unshakeable – Part 7: One Nation Under God – Pastor Jacob Ley

November 01, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

It’s time to rethink what it means to be a citizen in this country. Too often we allow politics and opposing parties to dictate how we behave and treat others around us. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, we discuss how we are supposed to act as temporary citizens of this world but eternal citizens of heaven! Listen with us in our newest message, One Nation Under God, to hear how submission, goodness, and servanthood is how God w...

Unshakeable – Part 6: Exiles Within the World – Pastor Joel Tomkinson

October 25, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MB

All our lives are witnesses to something and someone every single day. Our passions and priorities are evident to those that get to know us. As Christians, there is nothing greater, more glorious calling than being used and empowered through the Holy Spirit to make disciples for the glory of God! This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, we discuss how internal and external spiritual battles must be fought so that our lives can point ot...

Unshakeable – Part 5: God's Kinda People – Pastor Jacob Ley

October 18, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 94.6 MB

Whether you are a Christian or not, we have times where we question who God is and who we are. Many are searching for their place and purpose in life and end up feeling lost and shook with doubt. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, where our examination of 1 Peter 2 reminds us who we are, why we are here, and what God has done for us! In God's Word, we will find the answers to our deepest longing and questions. Listen with us in o...

Unshakeable – Part 4: This Is God's House – Pastor Jacob Ley

October 11, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 89.8 MB

Tragically, often church culture has transformed into a spectator sport. It is something we consume once or twice a week, but then go home to live life apart from what is learned and from what God is calling us to do as His beloved children. Our whole lives should be built off of God, our foundation! This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, where we examine 1 Peter 2 and we that each of us has a place in the house of God. Listen with u...

Unshakeable – Part 3: Love is a Verb – Pastor Jacob Ley

October 04, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MB

Sometimes we hear the word "love" and imagine that deep feeling of affection or romance with red hearts and warm hugs. But love shouldn't just be a feeling. God intends for it to be so much more! Love is active, ongoing, and a daily choice. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, by analyzing how the source to great love is truly knowing God and growing in our faith in Him. Listen with us in our newest message, Love is a Verb.

Unshakeable – Part 3: Love is a Verb – Woodside Bible Church

October 04, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MB

In Part 3 of our message series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, we see that the true source of love is through our growth and faith in our Lord and Savior! Listen with us in our newest message, Love is a Verb.

Unshakeable – Part 2: Gracious Motivation – Woodside Bible Church

September 27, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 96.8 MB

In Part 2 of our message series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, we pose the question; what do you hope for? We make the connection of how our hope transforms our actions. Listen with us in our newest message, What Do You Hope For?

Unshakeable – Part 2: Gracious Motivation – Pastor Jacob Ley

September 27, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 96.8 MB

What do you hope for today? What do you hope for this year? Or even this lifetime? Hope is a powerful thing and it can guide how we choose to live each day. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, where we make the connection of what we hope to how we act. When we know of the future grace and victory God has given us, we are transformed in how we conduct our lives! But do we truly find our hope in God alone? Listen with us in our newe...

Unshakeable - Part 1: Hope has a Pulse - Pastor Jacob Ley

September 20, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 92 MB

This week we are starting a brand new series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World! Hope seems to be a word thrown around when our circumstances seem, well, hopeless. In this series, searching for hope, we look to 1 Peter. Here, we read of the unshakeable hope of a scattered group of Christians facing exile and persecution from the culture around them. We see that hope is active and are encouraged to praise God for the security we can find only in our Savior, Jesus ...

Unshakeable - Part 1 - Hope has a Pulse - Pastor Jacob Ley

September 20, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 92 MB

In Part 1 of our message series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, we open up 1 Peter to learn of the enduring hope of Christians facing exile and persecution in their culture. Just like the early church, we know that Jesus is our hope regardless of our circumstances. Listen with us in our newest message, Hope Has a Pulse.

Welcome to the Church - Pastor Jacob Ley

September 13, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 104 MB

In this special message from Pastor Jacob Ley, we look at Acts 2:41 - 47, to learn together what it means to be the church. In a world were so much of our lives together have been disrupted, it's helpful to go back and see what are the simple values that mark the church. Discover with us what it means to be the church in our newest message, Welcome to the Church!

Seasons - Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - Abe Philip

September 06, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

In this special message, we learn how God is present in every season of our lives! Listen to our newest message, Seasons, and celebrate with us our God’s great rule over our world!

Seasons - Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - Abe Philip

September 06, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

In this special message, Seasons, we looked at Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 14 to learn how God is present in every season of our lives. Discover with us in our newest message, Seasons.

Built For More – Part 3 – Blessed for the Nations– Pastor Jacob Ley

August 30, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 101 MB

As we wrap up our series, Built for More, where we’ve studied how God desires for us to live in community together, we conclude by looking at what God desires to do through us as His people. We truly are built for more! But there’s something else we need to see before we begin to unpack this massive purpose. Discover with us in our newest message, Blessed for the Nations.

Built For More – Part 2 – Imagined Disaster – Pastor Jacob Ley

August 23, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 92.4 MB

If we asked people what they have been most fearful of during this time, we may get many different answers; from COVID-19, social injustices, the unknown future, or maybe the safety of their family. But we have good news, THE good news! God is the greatest and most powerful. Period. And guess what? He’s on our side! Discover with us in our newest message, Imagined Disaster, how when God is with us, we have nothing to fear. 

Built For More – Part 1 – The Goodness of Unity – Pastor Jacob Ley

August 16, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 86.3 MB

Unity seems very hard to come by these days. And we’ve all felt the harsh effects of what disunity causes. The Psalmist tells us of an eternal remedy - spiritual unity! God has given us the precious gift of a spiritual family. Discover with us in our newest message, The Goodness of Unity, how we can find the ultimate harmony in our Lord and Savior. 

Assembly Require – Part 4 – Collective Testimony – Pastor Jacob Ley

August 09, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 87.5 MB

When one testifies in a courtroom, it’s usually to present evidence or because they witnessed something important. When we witness God’s goodness and power even during trials of life, we cannot help but testify!! We invite you to discover more about this message, Collective Testimony.

Assembly Require – Part 3 – Ever-Present Praise – Pastor Joel Tomkinson

August 02, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 85.8 MB

Has worship ever seemed like just a tradition you are supposed to do before a Sunday service? And now, worship seems less inspiring over a TV or computer screen? In Part 3 of our message series, Assembly Required, we are discussing the importance of praising God in every season. Worship is the key to unlocking blessings that we may have never realized. So what does happen when we praise God? Discover more in this message, Ever-present Praise.

Assembly Required – Part 2 – The Joy of Confession – Pastor Jacob Ley

July 26, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 83.4 MB

Have you ever had to forgive someone who wasn’t really sorry? Not the easiest thing to do and ultimately that relationship will never be the same. Without repentance, there is rarely a restored relationship. It's the same with God (and it’s not His fault). God wants nothing more than to have a relationship with us, with YOU! If our sin earns us God’s displeasure and separation from us, how is it possible to be restored to relationship and joy? Let's find out together as we discuss T...

Assembly Required – Part 1 – We Are What We Love – Pastor Jacob Ley

July 19, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 88.1 MB

How do you know what your priorities really are? We prioritize what we delight in. The things that give us the greatest joy, we tend to meditate on. The same is true for the church when we gather. What we delight in most, what we value most, is what we prioritize, even when we gather as a church body. We should be asking the question, do our revealed delights match what we declare as a priority while in church? Discover more in this sermon, We Are What We Love. 

Revealed – Part 5 – The Parable of the Great Reversal – Pastor Jacob Ley

July 12, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 89.2 MB

Through the Parable of the Great Reversal, Jesus points our focus inward, inviting us to reflect on our own posture toward the Word of God. At the same time, he guides our attention to what’s to come, revealing to each one of us how our posture today determines our position in eternity.

Revealed – Part 4 – The Parable of the Qualified Sinner – Caleb Whitley

July 05, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MB

When he told the Parable of the Qualified Sinner, Jesus revealed two ways people approach God. The meaning behind this story is as relevant to us today as it was to those listening when Jesus spoke it. Come away understanding how the heart matters when we approach God, and what may just be the matter with your heart. 

Revealed – Part 3 – The Parable of the Banquet – Pastor Jacob Ley

June 28, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MB

As we study the parable Jesus told of the Open-Invite Banquet, we’ll discover what it looks like when we live as if the Kingdom of God has an open invitation. Parables are stories with intent, with the power to reveal truth we wouldn’t otherwise see. This parable asks us to stop treating Gospel invitations like an invitation to a social party and to truly consider, who are you inviting to the Kingdom? 

Revealed - Part 2 - The Parable of the Prodigal Father - Pastor Jacob Ley

June 21, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MB

In Part 2 of Revealed: Stories with Purpose, we’ll explore the Parable of the Prodigal Father, where we’ll learn about our Father's heart and who he welcomes into His home.

Revealed Part 1 - The Parable of the Soils

June 14, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MB

New Series Revealed Part 1 Parable of the Soils.

Revealed Part 1 - The Parable of the Soils - Pastor Jon Morales

June 14, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MB

Revealed Part 1: Parable of the Soils.