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You Can't Not Go: Isaiah 6:8-9
May 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 45.1 MBOver the last two weeks we’ve explored how the glory of God and His undeserved forgiveness compel us to share Him with others so they, too, can encounter His grace. Today we conclude our message series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go, by turning to Isaiah 6 where we learn how to listen for God to lead us - and how to respond when He does. Together we'll come face-to-face with who God is, what He's done, and how He calls us to live in response. Tune into our newest message, You Can...
You Can't Not Go: Isaiah 6
May 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 45.1 MBOver the last two weeks we’ve explored how the glory of God and His undeserved forgiveness compel us to share Him with others so they, too, can encounter His grace. Today we conclude our message series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go, by turning to Isaiah 6 where we learn how to listen for God to lead us - and how to respond when He does. Together we'll come face-to-face with who God is, what He's done, and how He calls us to live in response. Tune into our newest message, You Can...
Our Greatest Need: Isaiah 6:5-7
May 01, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 53.9 MBIt's easy to come up with a long list of reasons why we shouldn't talk to our neighbors about Jesus, isn't it? Perhaps we're sure they've heard it before - it's not like it would be news to them. Or maybe we assume someone else would do a much better job, so we pray for God to send someone better, smarter, and "more Christian" than us. But have you ever paused to consider all the reasons you should tell others about Christ? The reasons you must? Today we continue our message series,...
Our Greatest Need : Isaiah 6:1-4
May 01, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 53.9 MBIt's easy to come up with a long list of reasons why we shouldn't talk to our neighbors about Jesus, isn't it? Perhaps we're sure they've heard it before - it's not like it would be news to them. Or maybe we assume someone else would do a much better job, so we pray for God to send someone better, smarter, and "more Christian" than us. But have you ever paused to consider all the reasons you should tell others about Christ? The reasons you must? Today we continue our message series,...
The Glory of Going: Isaiah 6:1-4
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 50 MBThroughout the pages of Scripture, God sends and His people go. From Moses to Matthew or Jonah to John, God sends those who have a relationship with Him. So, where is He sending you? Today we begin our newest message series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go. Over the next three weeks, we'll look to Isaiah 6 for a glimpse of the way God calls and compels us to go! Through our study, we’ll come face-to-face with what’s keeping us from answering as Isaiah did: “Send me.” Listen along w...
The Glory of God: Isaiah 6:1-4
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 50 MBThroughout the pages of Scripture, God sends and His people go. From Moses to Matthew or Jonah to John, God sends those who have a relationship with Him. So, where is He sending you? Today we begin our newest message series, Send Me: When God Calls Us to Go. Over the next three weeks, we'll look to Isaiah 6 for a glimpse of the way God calls and compels us to go! Through our study, we’ll come face-to-face with what’s keeping us from answering as Isaiah did: “Send me.” Listen along w...
If You Could Have One Meal with Jesus: Luke 24:36-49
April 17, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 48.3 MBThis Resurrection Sunday, we conclude our message series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, by unpacking the last meal Jesus shared with His disciples before ascending to heaven. As we step into Luke's Gospel, we'll uncover that Jesus came to earth, lived the sinless life we never could, died in our place, and raised again to new life. Why? To make a way for us to have new, everlasting life in Him. Today we'll place ourselves in the shoes of the disciples that ve...
How Not to Enjoy a Meal with Jesus: Luke 14:1-11
April 10, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 49.2 MBDo you enjoy Jesus? Think about that statement for a moment. If you were able to sit down and have a meal with Jesus, would you enjoy being with Him? Some of us may jump to answer “yes,” but today we'll look deeper into our hearts for a more real and raw answer. We continue our message series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, by unpacking what Jesus has to teach us from the time He spent around the table. As we read on into Luke, we come across barriers that kee...
More than Enough: Luke 9:10-17
April 03, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 46.3 MBAs humans, we know what it feels like to be full, and what it feels like to be hungry. Over time, we learn what satisfies our bodies and what leaves us wanting for better sustenance. If we're able, we adjust accordingly - like eating a sandwich for lunch instead of cotton candy. But have we applied that same principle to the rest of our lives? Or do we attempt to "fill" ourselves with things that will always leave us empty, hungering for more? Today, we continue our message series, ...
Is Jesus Good Enough to Eat with You? Luke 7:36-50
March 27, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 55.4 MBJesus ate with “sinners” because he came to bring salvation to those who were sick with sin. Jesus pursues sinful people and invites us to his table to eat and experience His saving work. Sometimes I think we forget that includes us! Have we truly recognized and received that grace? Or have we taken Jesus for granted - or perhaps rejected His grace altogether? Today, we continue our message series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was More than Food, where we’ll unpack what Jesus h...
Who Would Jesus Eat With?: Luke 5:27-32
March 20, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 56.3 MBIf you could invite any 4 people to a dinner party, living or dead, who would you choose? Follow up question: Why them? Maybe you'd choose those particular people because of their fame, a set of qualities you respect, or because they make you feel loved. We tend to view our relationships - or hypothetical guests - in light of what we stand to gain; we'll engage as long as the benefit to us is high enough. Today, we begin our new message series, Soul Food: When a Meal with Jesus was ...
Too Compassionate?: Jonah 3:10-4:11
March 13, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 56.8 MBWe all know there are “sins” and then there are “SINS,” right? Whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve created a scale in our own minds defining which sins are worse than others - then we ask ourselves, how could God possibly forgive THOSE sinners? As we close our series, Jonah: At Odds with God, we come face-to-face with God's scandalous grace, which He's in the habit of extending to those we don't think deserve it. Listen with us to our final message, Too Compassionate?, and lea...
Real Faith Repents: Jonah 3:1-10
March 06, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 51 MBFrom an early age we were taught to say “sorry” after we hurt someone or make a poor choice, but as we grow up we realize just saying “sorry” doesn’t always cut it. So, what does true repentance look like? As we continue our series, Jonah: At Odds with God, we begin to understand repentance is not simply confessing one’s sins or asking for forgiveness. It's so much more! Join us as we take a front row seat to the radical transformation that took place in the ancient city of Nineveh ...
The Kindness of Severe Mercy: Jonah 1:17-2:10
February 27, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 52.7 MBOver the past few decades, the issue of discipline has come into question, as society has asked, "Is discipline effective? Necessary? If so, what kind?" In a similar fashion, we can, perhaps subconsciously, question whether God should correct us when we're in the wrong. For those who view God only as love and gentle goodness, to suggest He would bring corrective discipline on His people might seem absolutely foreign. "God wouldn’t do that, would He?" As we continue our series, Jonah...
Who's Afraid?: Jonah 1:1-17
February 20, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 55.3 MBHave you ever feared someone? Not in a fear-for-your-own-safety kind of way, but a healthy fear that feels more like respect? Maybe you fear a boss, a mentor, a parent, or even a pastor this way. In Scripture, we're taught the importance of holding this type of fear - reverent fear - toward God. As we continue our series, Jonah: At Odds with God, we come across a group of sailors who teach us what it looks like to fear God in this way - the way His power and authority deserve. Liste...
Jonah: At Odds with God - Part 2: Who's Afraid? Jonah 1
February 20, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 55.3 MBHave you ever feared someone? Not in a fear-for-your-own-safety kind of way, but a healthy fear that feels more like respect? Maybe you fear a boss, a mentor, a parent, or even a pastor this way. In Scripture, we're taught the importance of holding this type of fear - reverent fear - toward God. As we continue our series, Jonah: At Odds with God, we come across a group of sailors who teach us what it looks like to fear God in this way - the way His power and authority deserve. Liste...
Defying God: Jonah 1:1-3
February 13, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 48 MBYou’ve heard about that guy who got swallowed by a fish? That classic Bible story has breached church circles and even become a part of secular phrases. But, there may just be more beneath the surface of this story. Join us as we encounter a prophet who was not only angry with God but defied God’s desire to save people he didn’t like. Through Jonah: At Odds with God, we’ll pose the tough questions Jonah wrestled through - Am I angry with what God’s done? Allowed? Asked of me? - as w...
Jonah: At Odds with God - Part 1: Defying God-Jonah 1:1-3
February 13, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 48 MBYou’ve heard about that guy who got swallowed by a fish? That classic Bible story has breached church circles and even become a part of secular phrases. But, there may just be more beneath the surface of this story. Join us as we encounter a prophet who was not only angry with God but defied God’s desire to save people he didn’t like. Through Jonah: At Odds with God, we’ll pose the tough questions Jonah wrestled through - Am I angry with what God’s done? Allowed? Asked of me? - as w...
Faith in Action: James 2:14-26
February 06, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 48.9 MBAs we draw the curtain on our current series, James: Live the Truth, we end on one of the most difficult truths and controversial topics among believers. Within these teachings, we're reminded that just because someone claims to have faith in Jesus doesn't mean they actually do. This brings us face-to-face with some tough questions: What is genuine faith? What does it look like compared to false faith? How do I know if I have it? As we conclude our message series, James: Live the Tr...
Seeing with the Eyes of Faith: James 2:1-13
January 30, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 55.9 MBIt comes so naturally! We see someone and our brain makes a judgement call. When you look out at the world - when you meet other people - what do you see? How do you measure the people in your life? As we continue through our message series, James: Live the Truth, James earnestly pleads with us to measure people by God's standards, not our own. Listen with us to our newest message, Seeing with the Eyes of Faith, as we recognize that a mature faith shows no favoritism, but sees other...
God over money: James 1:9-11,27
January 23, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 53.8 MBFrom childhood we've been taught more money equals more happiness. The only thing that's changed over the years is the kind of possessions we desire. The toys and games that brought us happiness then have been replaced by the "need" for bigger houses, faster cars, name-brand clothes, and the newest devices. Sound familiar? Join us as we continue our message series, James: Live the Truth, by asking ourselves the question, "What place do my possessions hold in my heart?" Together, we'...
Wisdom for Life: James 1:5-8, 19-26
January 16, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 51.1 MBWe’ve all been there one way or another - that point in life where you need to make a decision. Some decisions have easy answers, while others haunt our thoughts as we weigh our options. How often do we wonder which choice God wants us to make, but the Bible doesn’t spell it out for us? We pray and sit puzzled, asking ourselves, “How can I know what God wants me to do?” As we continue through our message series, James: Live the Truth, we're encouraged in the truth that God's wisdom ...
Surviving Seasons of Suffering: James 1:1-4, 12-18
January 09, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 46.2 MBWhat does hardship have to do with growing mature spiritually? Many will say it is pointless, or something to be escaped as quickly as possible. Living the Truth however means that various trials are a means by which true maturity comes. Listen as Pastor Jeremy Writebol teaches from James 1:1-4, 12-18 and shows us how mature faith survives seasons of suffering.
Waiting on Jesus: Luke 2:22-38
December 26, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MBNo one likes to wait. We are a generation of instant gratification: we get what we want when we want it. So how do you think you'd last if you were told to wait years for something? Or even, hundreds of years? As we conclude our Christmas series, Eyewitness: Finding Your Christmas Story in Theirs, we turn to the book of Luke where we encounter Simeon & Anna as they respond to the arrival of Jesus after decades of waiting. Listen with us to our final message of the series, Waiting on...
Seeing the Good News: Luke 2:8-20
December 19, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 57.1 MBHave you ever experienced the joy on someone’s face as they open that perfect present on Christmas morning? Their joy brings you joy! As we continue our Christmas series, Eyewitness: Finding Your Christmas Story in Theirs, we turn to the book of Luke where we watch the events of the first Christmas unfold through the eyes of the shepherds. As ordinary people going about their usual daily job, they had an amazing encounter with the glory of God - and spread their great joy with every...
Quiet Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25
December 12, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 44.6 MBWhat do you do when you're at a crossroads of decision in your life? How do you walk in faith and righteousness going forward when you cannot see the outcomes? In this second message in the Eyewitness series, Pastor Jeremy Writebol takes us to Matthew 1:18-25 and gives us a view through the eyes of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Believing the Impossible: Luke 1:26-38
December 05, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 38.6 MBChristmas is often said to be the most wonderful time of the year. As followers of Jesus, this is not just due to the Christmas festivities but because it’s the celebration of the Messiah’s birth. Can you imagine what it was like for those who got to witness that miraculous event firsthand? How amazing, overwhelming, and glorious it must have been! This Christmas, we invite you to watch the events of Jesus’ birth unfold through the eyes of the men and women who were there that first...
The Triumph of God’s Love: Romans 8:31-39
November 28, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBWhen you consider your salvation and new life in Jesus, do you ever think of them as fragile? Something you can lose or become unworthy of? Many of us get trapped in thinking God’s affection toward us is based on our own actions. But in the final verses of Romans 8, God tears that theory apart. Today we conclude our series, Unstoppable: Bound in His Love. Freed by His Spirit., where we uncover God’s invitation into an infinitely better perspective! You are saved based on the love Go...
(pre)Destined for Glory: Romans 8:26-30
November 21, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MBHave you ever wondered if you would make it to the end? Whether it was a strenuous hike, an essay to write, or a difficult project at work, the striving, exhaustion, and frustration, just made you want to quit. We all know what it's like to feel we can't go even an inch further. But have you ever felt that way in your faith? Join us for our series, Unstoppable: Bound in His Love. Freed by His Spirit., as we venture through Romans 8 to uncover God’s invitation into an infinitely bett...
A Cosmic Glory: Romans 8:18-25
November 14, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 46.7 MBWhat's something you're hopeful for right now? Maybe it's something trivial, like a victory for your favorite sports team or the season finale of the newest binge-worthy show. Or maybe it's something weighty like hoping for a family member to recover or searching for a new job. We're all wired to hope for - and in - something. The problem is, we often put our hope in the stuff and things of this world that bring nothing more than a shot of short-lived satisfaction. Join us for our n...
The Great Reversal: Romans 8:9-17
November 07, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the second part of our series Unstoppable, Pastor Scott Crosby takes us to Romans 8:9-17 to show us the power of a new reality every believer has in Christ. Here, Paul is speaking to the identity of the believers in Rome, reminding them of WHO they are and WHOSE they are. In Christ, they have a new identity - and so do you.
No Condemnation! - Romans 8:1-8
October 31, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThese days, most of us live in a nonstop state of busyness and distraction - and we have endless reasons to justify our lifestyle. But, deep down, could it be that the reason we distract and entertain ourselves every waking moment is to keep from feeling inadequate with the true purpose of our lives? Maybe you feel desperate for something to change. Perhaps you're longing to live the life you were created for, instead of the shallow, overly-stimulated existence of today. In this new...
The Law Can’t Deliver: Romans 7:7-25
October 17, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 31.2 MBFrom the beginning, laws have been an important part of society. Throughout time, laws have existed to protect people, yet history also displays the power the law has to effectuate injustice and oppression. The parasite that is sin has corrupted the purpose and power of laws, even since Biblical times. So if we can’t rely on the laws of this world (whether well-intended or not), where can we look for security and hope? We continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You...
Fueling Our Holiness: Romans 7:1-6
October 10, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Gospel tells us all have fallen short of the glory of God and, because of our sin, deserve death. Yet it doesn't end there. In Jesus, God has given us the gift of eternal life - a brand-new life that starts today! But...can it really be that easy? Maybe today you feel stuck in your old way of life, your old habits, struggles, and vices. If that's you, join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, by uncovering how we can live "in the new way" gift...
The Freest Slave: Romans 6:15-23
October 03, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 38.4 MBAre you truly free? We like to believe that we are, but Scripture presents the reality that we all "gotta serve somebody." The real question is, who do you serve? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol unpacks Romans 6:15-23 and helps us discern who we are enslaved to, and what that means for our lives.
A New Master: Romans 6:8-14
September 26, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 34 MBWe all see the constant conflict in our world, but did you know there’s a spiritual battle happening as well? There is a struggle between who controls our hearts, whether our sinful, fleshly desires or God's Holy Spirit. But here's the good news: If you've placed your faith in Christ, we know who wins this war! Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, as Paul seeks to bring us to the scary realization that sin is a power that seeks to master us. ...
The New Life of Grace: Romans 6:1-7
September 19, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 35.9 MBAccording to Scripture, baptism is an important step of obedience after you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. At Woodside, when someone is baptized, we have the opportunity to hear their testimony of faith. Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, to discover why Paul uses the topic of baptism in Romans 6 to remind us how we are to walk in our faith. Through baptism, we're reminded that followe...
May Grace Reign: Romans 5:12-21
September 12, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 39.6 MBWho is your representative? Despite your first thought, we aren’t asking about your favorite government official. Reality is, just as we're represented politically in this nation, all people are also represented spiritually by one of two individuals. Wondering who? Our second sermon in the series New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, from Romans 5:12-21 helps us discover who these two representatives are and which one is ruling your life.
Only Sinners Welcome: New-ish? Part 1
September 05, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this new series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, we're celebrating that, in Christ, those who believe have been given a new life! The only question is, are you living it? Join us as we venture through Romans 5:1-11 to uncover the truth about the salvation God's made available to us through Jesus Christ. Listen with us in our first message of the series, Only Sinners Welcome, as we make a big claim: God only saves bad people!
Only Sinners Welcome: Romans 5:1-11
September 05, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this new series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, we're celebrating that, in Christ, those who believe have been given a new life! The only question is, are you living it? Join us as we venture through Romans 5:1-11 to uncover the truth about the salvation God's made available to us through Jesus Christ. Listen with us in our first message of the series, Only Sinners Welcome, as we make a big claim: God only saves bad people!
Smoke & Mirrors – Part 5: Workism
August 22, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 51.4 MBDo you worship your work? Many of us do, even though we say it's not what our lives are centered on. In this sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, Pastor Jeremy Writebol helps us think through finding our purpose in life through our work.
Smoke & Mirrors – Part 4: Individualism
August 15, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 51.2 MBGoal completed! Yes! So...now what? Whether our ambitions are big or small, we've all felt how quickly the "runner's high" of our successes slip away. It begs the question, why don’t the accomplishments of this world ultimately satisfy us? Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes, where we'll consider what happens when we look for meaning in our success apart from God. Listen with us in to...
Smoke and Mirrors Session 3
August 08, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBHave you ever fallen victim to FOMO (fear of missing out)? Since the dawn of social media, this fear has become increasingly prevalent in our society. We are bombarded with everyone else’s experiences, successes, and opportunities, leaving us with a deep desire for more and more! But when the pleasure and joy of a moment subsides, what are we left with? Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesia...
Smoke and Mirrors – Part 3: Hedonism
August 08, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBHave you ever fallen victim to FOMO (fear of missing out)? Since the dawn of social media, this fear has become increasingly prevalent in our society. We are bombarded with everyone else’s experiences, successes, and opportunities, leaving us with a deep desire for more and more! But when the pleasure and joy of a moment subsides, what are we left with? Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesia...
Smoke and Mirrors – Part 2: Intellectualism
August 01, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWe live in a society of information overload! If you don’t know something, you google it. Resources are endless. Yet we find that, more often than not, more knowledge leads to even more questions. And we find ourselves frustrated when we can’t get the answer we want RIGHT NOW. Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes to see that a “perfect” understanding of life will always be out of reach...
Smoke and Mirrors Session 2
August 01, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWe live in a society of information overload! If you don’t know something, you google it. Resources are endless. Yet we find that, more often than not, more knowledge leads to even more questions. And we find ourselves frustrated when we can’t get the answer we want RIGHT NOW. Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes to see that a “perfect” understanding of life will always be out of reach...
Smoke and Mirrors – Part 1: Naturalism
July 25, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBHave you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life? Like you’ve lost sight of your purpose in this world? Today we begin our brand new message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by turning to the wisdom in Ecclesiastes. Through this book, the author unmasks the myths of human autonomy and self-sufficiency and drives us to our true meaning in this world. Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen World: Naturalism, and together we’ll ...
Smoke and Mirrors - Session 1
July 25, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBHave you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life? Like you’ve lost sight of your purpose in this world? Today we begin our brand new message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by turning to the wisdom in Ecclesiastes. Through this book, the author unmasks the myths of human autonomy and self-sufficiency and drives us to our true meaning in this world. Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen World: Naturalism, and together we’ll ...