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Gospel-Centered Relationships | The Letter to Philemon - Big Ideas from Little Books: Part 4 - 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 Gospel-Centered Relationships. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.

Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing | The Letter of Jude Pt 1 - Big Ideas from Little Books: Part 3 - 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 false teachers and hoping to the truth of God's Word from the book of Jude. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith....

Gospel Advance for Everyday People - Big Ideas from Little Books: Part 2 - 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 advancing the Gospel from 3rd John. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.

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

Before Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection, he brought all the disciples together as a sort of final commissioning. We have come to know this as the “great commission.” He told them to go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to believe in Him. This was the mission of the disciples after Jesus took His place at the right hand of the Father and it is our mission as followers of His, today. We are beginning a two-week sermon series labeled, Reach: Where There ...

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

As Christians, it is our responsibility to share the Gospel. God's word makes it abundantly clear that our mission is to spread the Gospel. For some, sharing the Gospel is simple, for others it is nerve-wracking. 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 fa...

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

This Mother's Day we recognize and celebrate the amazing women who have poured hours of time, energy, and love into each of our lives. It only seems fitting that as we close out our, What God Says About series we look at what God says about femininity. When Mother’s Day rolls around you may find yourself asking the question, “how should I honor the mothers in my life?” Further than that, maybe you’ve thought about how to honor the women in your life. God’s word is clear that it valu...

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

As Christians, we work to honor God in all aspects of our lives, through our work, our words, in our friendships, so in our sex lives it is important we look to honor Him in that. We have been journeying 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 with...

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

As Christians, it is important to honor God in all aspects of our lives, so it only seems obvious that we should look to Him for what He says about our work. Jobs take up most of our lives, it’s where we spend most of our time. 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 no...

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

What does God says about friendship?

What God Says About Words - Woodside Bible Church

Our words hold a lot more power than we may realize. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” How we speak to others truly matters. We jumped into a new sermon series, What God Says About, applying God’s wisdom to everyday situations. In our everyday interactions with others, it can be easy to be flippant with our words—not realizing what we are truly saying until after we have said it. God is adamant on the fac...

What God Says About Wisdom - Woodside Bible Church

Have you ever wondered what God would have to say about certain topics? As we journey in our faith, questions arise, which may lead us to wonder what God would say. Our questions should prompt us to look to scripture. 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. To start off on a strong foundation, we will first look at what God has to say about wisd...

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

How can we fully believe in God when we struggle with doubting Him? Or maybe you have been a skeptic, wondering why you should believe in God. This question sees more circulation around the Easter season, as the body of Christ celebrates the risen King. This Resurrection Sunday we are closing out our series, Believe, looking at the final week of Jesus’ life. The living King invites us to believe in Him, but it can be difficult when doubts flood our minds. Jesus invites us to vocaliz...

Belief that is Seen - Palm Sunday - Woodside Bible Church

How can others see Christ in you? A question, perhaps we all have asked at some point in our walks with Christ. We believe in Christ, but how do we extend that belief to others? This Holy season we are diving into a new series, Believe, taking a look at the final week of Jesus’ life. This Palm Sunday, we are beginning with true belief, and how that belief in Jesus shows in our lives. As we enter Holy Week, we begin with looking at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the cr...

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

In our walks of faith, our lives have a big influence on the communities we are immersed in. Whether we realize it or not, the choices we make and the things we do have an impact. As God created us as communal beings, therefore, the groups we are a part of will be affected by the choices we make. 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...

Seeking Renewal - Confessions: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

Renewal. How do we get it? Many think they are too far gone to find restoration; they feel stuck or even unworthy of it. But God tells us a different story. He says that we can come to Him with everything and ask for Him to restore us, and He will. 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's On Me - Confessions: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

Admitting when we mess up is not easy. It is hard to swallow our pride and ask for forgiveness. Owning up to our shortcomings is difficult and it can be even more nerve-racking when we go to God with our failings and sins. Taking responsibility for our sins is an essential part of realizing our lack of having it together and our great need for Christ. As we journey on in our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, we will see that an essential part of confession...

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

Have you ever tried to cover up your sin? Going to whatever lengths you can to try to bury it, so no one will see it or discover it? At some point, a lot of us have been in that place, where we are full of shame from our sin and fear of what may happen if someone discovered our shortcomings. We can see where David was coming from in his efforts to cover up his sin with Bathsheba. But God calls us to step into His light and to confess our sins, so that we don’t continue on in silence...

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

Confession is a hard subject to discuss. It can be uncomfortable to confess and be confronted by our sin. We are sinful people by nature, so sin is not inescapable, but we often have a reflex to run and hide when we do sin. Some may think why is confession so important for our walks with Christ? To that question, we look to the word of God. We are beginning a new series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, where we will look at 2 Samuel to better understand the role...

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

Over the past six weeks, we have taken a deep dive into the life of Daniel. We have seen from the challenges and hardships he faced, that he remained faithful to God through it all. As the body of Christ, we can learn from Daniel's faith and should strive to have the same in our lives. 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 towards God. As Christians, we ar...

Following a Father's Footsteps - Daniel: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

What happens when one directly disobeys God? Or when someone goes as far as to blaspheme Him? That is dangerous territory to trod on. That's why scripture warns us of how serious it is to oppose Him. To see it in others is simple, but to admit it in our lives is never easy. Whenever we challenge, insult, or forget God's character and His goodness in our lives, we act in blasphemy toward Him. It is a serious thing, thankfully we have a God of forgiveness and mercy, and we can be forg...

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

When we hit professional milestones or ministry milestones, what is our typical reaction? Are we quick to give ourselves praise for the accomplishments we make—letting our pride get in the way. Or do we acknowledge Christ giving Him the glory for all that we have the privilege to steward with what He has blessed us with. 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 r...

Faith in the Furnace - Daniel: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

For the past couple of weeks, we have been immersed in the world of Daniel, seeing His struggle through remaining loyal to God despite living in a culture that directly opposed God. Daniel displayed courage, loyalty, and faithfulness to the Lord through hardships and hostility from the crowds around him. Like Daniel, we too face the challenge of denying our present cultural norms and fighting to remain faithful to God. Today we will continue our series, Daniel: Clash of Cultures, lo...

A Kingdom Dream - Daniel: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Have you faced moments of great struggle? There can be times in our lives when it feels like our world is crumbling—when God seems distant or doesn’t seem to hear us. During these times it is easy to turn from God and indulge in worldly ways. But we can lean on Him when we endure these trials. As we continue in our series, Daniel: Clash of Cultures, we will see how just like us, Daniel also faced difficult times. He was a faithful man of God, remaining dependent on Him when he suffe...

Welcome to Babylon - Daniel: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Have you ever visited a different country? If so, then you might be familiar with the disorienting experience of navigating an unfamiliar culture. As Christians in a modern world, we can often feel like foreigners who are under pressure to blindly accept the morals of our age, even when they are in conflict with the gospel. Today, we're beginning a new series called Daniel: Clash of Cultures. When we step into the world of Daniel, we find ourselves in a land known for its excess, si...

New Year's Eve Message - Woodside Bible Church Warren

As we head into 2024, we look at the question of Why Doesn't God answer Prayer.  We will see in Matthew 6:5-15, that God answers prayer for our good and his glory.

The Incarnation of Redemption - Emmanuel: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church WARREN

Everyone enjoys being free, having the choice to do and say as one desires. Our country is full of freedom. Some might say our country loves freedom. We may be free in several ways—but what about being free from sin? A lot of individuals chose to indulge in freedoms that are encircled with sin, thinking it’s okay to do this because I have the freedom to. However, the Bible is contrary to that logic, stating that most of the passions of our flesh lead us into greater sin and darkness...

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

We live in an “all about me culture.” We are dominated by self-image, individuality, how to best serve ourselves, and often leave others out of the equation. 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. Today, w...

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

Words hold a lot of weight. Scripture states that the ‘tongue holds the power of life and death.’ The word of God contains many words, all from God, it is His written story to us—His creation. Through the incarnation of Jesus, we can see that Jesus brings the Word to life. As John 1:14 reads, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” We are moving forward in our Christmas series, Emmanuel: God with Us, seeing the impact Jesus’ incarnation brought to the world then and how it's sti...

The Incarnation of Glory - Emmanuel: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Through the years, many have pondered the question, “What if God was one of us?” There have been songs and books that asked this question and tried to answer it. But it seems as though we have forgotten what Christmas is all about. Each year, we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, where God made Jesus flesh among us. He sent Him to save us from ourselves, from this broken world, from our messy sinful lives, to take on the cross and die for us, eventually. We are beginning our Christ...

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

As we walk this earth there will be pain; it is inevitable. Our pain may be physical or emotional and could come from a fellow brother or sister in Christ. Perhaps they sinned against you, said hurtful words, or brought harm upon you. When these circumstances occur, it can be difficult to forgive. We may wrestle with forgiveness for years, only being able to come to a place of forgiveness by the grace of Jesus. As we close out our series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Cul...

Making Up Instead of Breaking Up - Conflicted: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Have you ever been caught in a conflict with someone? Maybe it got heated and things were said, and you walked away thinking, “I’m done with them.” In today’s society, it can be easy to walk away from moments of conflict with a flight response, to cancel that person rather than reconcile the conflict. Jesus calls us to a higher standard; He desires for His children to not be at odds with one another, but to work things out in a God-honoring way. In our series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing...

Lost in the Crowd - Conflicted: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

When we are in Christ, we are called to look different from the world. In that, how we act, speak, and treat others should not be like how the world does. More importantly, we must treat our family of Christ with respect and intentional care. We are to treat them with the same love that Jesus has shown us. We are continuing our series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Culture. We will hear from the gospel of Matthew the importance of loving our brothers and sisters in Christ...

Hindrance or Helpful - Conflicted: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church "CAMPUS NAME"

Our actions matter. How we speak, act, and represent ourselves, holds much weight. When we are representing Christ, we should act and speak in ways of giving life, love, encouragement, and correction when needed. We are continuing in our new series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Culture, today, we will look at the importance of our personal role in building up the body of Christ. As members of the body of Christ we should look to build others up and not hinder their faith...

Embracing Inability - Conflicted: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Conflict is inescapable. It intertwines itself into every part of our lives. In our relationships, conflict will always come because of our fallen nature. But in a world that always looks to put others down and cancel each other, Jesus calls us to a better way, a peaceful way. Today, we begin a new series, Conflict[ed]: Pursuing Peace in a Cancel Culture, where we will look at the gospel of Matthew and learn what Christ says about the body of believers. We will answer this question ...

Healing for the Hurting - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Several times, in the New Testament, Jesus’ healing ministry is on display where His power and authority are magnified. In our daily walks today, Jesus still has the same power and dominion over death and sickness. At times, He may not answer our prayers or fulfill our wishes regarding loved ones, or ourselves, how or when we would like. However, He makes it clear that through His healing touch and timing; dignity is restored, life is resurrected, and the world is amazed. Today, we ...

The Expert in Exorcism - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

As a society, we love to see transformation. There are television shows dedicated to transforming houses, cars, restaurants, and even our minds and bodies. There is an allure to taking something old, ragged, and worn, and turning it into something new, useful, and restored. Christ does that with His followers, He takes what was once a sinful, unclean person and He makes them a new creation. Today, we carry on in our series, Thy Kingdom Come, studying Mark chapters 3-5. We will hear ...

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

Have there been times when you’ve been ridden with anxiety? Anxiety can be all-consuming, making you feel hopeless, alone, and never-ending. In times when our anxiety gets the better of us, it can seem like God is not near or make you wonder why He won't just remove all the feelings you have in an instant. We are continuing in our series, Thy Kingdom Come, and today we will see how God is near when anxiety consumes us. We are reminded that God remains calm and at peace when we are a...

The Unexpected Advance of Jesus' Reign - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

There is a popular children's tune, “this little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” It is likely you have heard it. This sweet song holds much truth and power. In scripture, Jesus tells us to not hide the light inside of us, but to illuminate it in this dark world. Today, we will continue our message series Thy Kingdom Come, journeying through the gospel of Mark. We will see how Jesus’ reign advances through his shared word. As followers of Christ, we have been commissioned ...

The Seed is the Word - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

What is the soil of your heart? Are you obedient to the words of scripture? Would you say your heart is fertile? These are all questions that may arise as we listen to the parable of the sower in Mark chapter 4. Jesus teaches this parable to a large crowd of people, and He brings a calling to those who have an ear to let them hear. In other words, it seems like what He was trying to illustrate was important for them to hear. As we carry on in our series, Thy Kingdom Come, we will le...

Choose Ye This Day - Thy Kingdom Come: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Giving up control can be difficult. When we are asked to surrender and follow someone else’s leadership or plan, it can be hard to trust that they are leading in the right direction. The same is true in our relationship with Christ. It is hard to fully submit and surrender our lives, give up our control, and allow Him to take the reins of our lives. But that is precisely what God asks of us. He knows that the fruit and gain we will receive when we let Him take control will be much g...

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

Passing the Baton - Elijah: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Our world functions from our labor. We work each day to provide for our families. We encourage hard work and to do a job well done. We put a lot of emphasis on our career and how it will carry us. In the same way, we work hard at our job, we have a similar call as followers of Christ; to carry out God's mission He has for His followers. God calls us to spread His gospel and love to all the nations. He desires more people to come to know Him and to follow Him. God wants us to press i...

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

Have you ever felt ravaged by sorrow for yourself? Ever felt defeated and bundled in a ball of self-pity? In a society that is fixated on ourselves, it’s likely you’ve felt this way before. Even Elijah, a man of great faith, fell into a pit of depression caused by his self-pity. Today, we continue in our series: Elijah, picking up in 1 Kings. In 1 Kings 19, we see the aftermath of the defeat of the false god, Baal; that though it was a good thing, there was still some unhappiness in...

The Prayer of a Righteous Person - Elijah: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

When you pray do you ever feel like God doesn’t hear you? Have you ever wondered how you can pray in an effective way? God's word says that a righteous person's prayer is powerful. In Christ, your prayers are heard and received by God. They are filled with power, as we are His and filled with His righteousness. Today, we continue our new series, Elijah, reminding us how the same God Elijah served can use us to live a life of impact for His kingdom. We are preaching from the same pas...

A Man Like Us - Elijah: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Have you ever been tricked into believing something that was untrue? Or maybe have paid for a duped item? It can be common among all the stories on social media and cheap items sold online. But what is the cost of getting fooled by a fake god? What is the impact on our lives if we devote ourselves to a cheap, imitation, false god? Well, as you can imagine, the stakes are much higher. We continue our new series, Elijah; A Man Just Like Us, reminding us how the same God Elijah served ...

Elijah, A Man of Faith - Elijah: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Sometimes it is a struggle trusting God, taking Him at His word, and believing that what God wants is best for me. This comes from wanting to be in control. Because in control of life, one can be confident everything will happen how they want it to. We have just launched a new series, Elijah; A Man Just Like Us, reminding us how the same God Elijah served can use us to live a life of impact for His kingdom. When looking at this section of scripture, we see that God's people have los...

Asking for a Friend - Why is Homosexuality a Sin? - Woodside Bible Church

Why is homosexuality a sin? The cultural climate of our day makes this an important question for us to wrestle with. We may feel nervous of being called a bigot or possibly we don’t want to hurt our friend for saying their lifestyle is wrong. Either way, how do we answer this question God’s glory? 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,...

Asking For a Friend: Finding Yourself in the Ultimate Story - Woodside Bible Church

How often do you read your Bible? There are plenty of reasons or excuses that Bible reading is happening far less today, and it is estimated that more than 50% of all churchgoers read their Bible occasionally or not at all. “I’m really busy”, “it’s too intimidating”, or “I don’t understand anyway.” While few people within God’s church would admit this, many feel this way about the word of God. In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer tough questions and provide you wi...

Asking for a Friend? - Are There Skeletons in God’s Closet? - Woodside Bible Church Warren

Does God have skeletons in his closet? Do you ever find it easier to think and talk about the God of the New Testament than about the God of the Old? Or phrased this way, “Why does God seem so angry in the Old Testament?” You might read Old Testament stories of the flood or war and you find yourself asking, “How many people were killed?” Why does the God of the New Testament seem so different than the God of the Old Testament? In our series, Asking for a Friend series, we’ll answer ...

The Great Return - Revelation: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church Warren

We prepare for tests, parties, job interviews, house projects, and difficult conversations. Preparation is a part of our lives. But how often do we think about preparing for paradise? In Revelation: All Things New, we’ll discover a glorious description of the end of all things and the great kingdom to come. We concluded our study by examining the final defeat of sin and death, culminating with the New Heaven and New Earth where God dwells with his people forever. In paradise. If thi...