Wildwood Church Sermons
Religion & Spirituality
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Episodes
- Be Subject To Governing Authorities
This sermon examines the Christian's duty to obey governing authorities, as outlined in Romans 13. It argues that this obedience is an integral part of expressing love for God and responding to the gospel.
- Our Faith is Defensible | 1 Peter 3:15
Elder Brian Cewe delivers a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15, explaining how to defend one's faith with gentleness and respect while facing doubts and seeking truth.
- It's All in The Heart | Matthew 5:17-30
Elder Jim Sallows discusses Matthew 5:17-30, focusing on the motives of the heart and the sincerity of one's devotion to Christ.
- We Serve A Generous God | 1 Timothy 6:17–19
Elder Bob Graf's sermon,
- Fight the Good Fight of Faith | 1 Timothy 6:12
This sermon by Elder Troy Simpson encourages listeners to engage in the spiritual battle, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, prayer, and the Word of God, all guided by the Holy Spirit, based on 1 Timothy 6:12.
- God Knows You | Psalm 139
This sermon explores God's infinite knowledge, presence, and power, drawing from Psalm 139. Elder Cecil Rudd discusses how understanding God's attributes can deepen faith and impact daily life.
- Jesus is Enough | John 1: 35-42
This sermon from John 1:35-42 examines the search for happiness and purpose, arguing that Jesus is the only source of true fulfillment. The message encourages listeners to turn away from worldly pursuits and find lasting peace in Jesus.
- I Thank The Lord For You! | Philippians 1:3-8
The Apostle Paul cherished the Philippian church, thanking the Lord for them due to their complete partnership and commitment, mirroring his own dedication. This reflects the special bond found in shared dedication, as highlighted in Phili…
- We Will Overcome | Romans 12:9-21
This sermon discusses Romans 12:9-21, focusing on the challenge of overcoming evil with good and leaving vengeance to God. It explores how Jesus serves as the model for applying this difficult command.
- True Fellowship | Romans 12:9-21
This sermon explores Romans 12:9-21, focusing on the marks of true fellowship. It highlights how beliefs about God, Jesus, and salvation influence relationships with fellow believers, extending beyond social gatherings.
- True Worldview | Romans 12:9-21
This episode discusses the concept of a worldview, emphasizing that Christians should possess a biblical or true worldview. It suggests that salvation should impact all aspects of life, including thoughts and responses 24/7, as explored th…
- Use Your Gifts for God's Glory | Romans 12:3-8
This sermon delves into Romans 12:3-8, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and utilizing our God-given gifts for His glory and the benefit of others. It discusses God's sovereignty, the church as one body with diverse members, and pr…
- Do Not Be Conformed | Romans 12:2
This sermon discusses Romans 12:2, emphasizing the importance of renewing one's mind through the Holy Spirit to resist secularism and discern God's will. It highlights the role of Scripture and surrender in embracing God's perfect plan.
- From Doxology to Life | Romans 12:1
This sermon defines biblical worship as offering your body as a living sacrifice, a concept rooted in God's mercy and extending beyond singing to encompass total commitment in daily life. It contrasts true worship with idolatry and emphasi…
- From Doctrine to Doxology | Romans 11:33-36
This sermon on Romans 11:33-36 by Pastor Brian Smith emphasizes that correct doctrine regarding salvation should naturally lead to praising God. The message highlights the incomprehensible depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, and concludes…
- Mercy On All | Romans 11:25-32
Pastor Brian Smith
- Grafted, Contrary to Nature | Romans 11:16-24
This sermon explores Romans 11:16-24, discussing how Christians are grafted into the olive tree and the significance of Israel's connection to God. It emphasizes humility and warns against Gentile pride.
- Provoked to Jealousy, Provoked to Life | Romans 11:11-15
This sermon explores Romans 11:11-15, discussing Paul's strategy of evangelizing Gentiles to provoke Jewish kinsmen to faith in Jesus. It covers Israel's temporary stumble, the salvation of Gentiles through their trespass, and the ultimate…
- Rescue | Romans 5:6-11
This sermon explores our innate attraction to rescue narratives, suggesting it reflects a deep-seated longing for Jesus Christ, the ultimate Rescuer. It explains how Jesus' sacrifice, burial, and resurrection offer the profound rescue of r…
- The Rest Were Hardened | Romans 11:7-10
Pastor Brian Smith examines Romans 11:7-10, contrasting the Palm Sunday celebration with Israel's subsequent unbelief and rejection of Jesus. The sermon explores spiritual blindness, God's justice, and the relevance of these lessons for co…
- A Remnant, Chosen by Grace | Romans 11:1-6
In Romans 11:1-6, Pastor Brian Smith explains God's sovereign preservation of a remnant chosen by grace, assuring listeners that salvation is by grace alone, not works, providing comfort for those facing faith challenges.
- To Grieve Unbelief | Romans 9:16-21
This sermon discusses Romans 9:16-21, examining the response to the gospel. It emphasizes the church's duty to grieve for those who remain unsaved, reflecting on their own past spiritual state.
- Beautiful Feet | Romans 10:14-15
This sermon discusses the spiritual needs of those who haven't heard the gospel, drawing parallels to a personal rescue story. It highlights the importance of sharing the good news, the authority of Jesus in the Great Commission, and the r…
- Call on the Name of the Lord | Romans 10:5-13
This sermon discusses Romans 10:5-13, explaining that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work, not through human efforts to obey the law. It emphasizes confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection…
- That They May Be Saved | Romans 10:1-4
Pastor Brian Smith explores Romans 10:1-4, contrasting misplaced zeal with true saving knowledge. He addresses the human tendency toward self-righteousness and highlights Christ as the fulfillment of the law, offering salvation through fai…
- As If It Were Based On Works | Romans 9:30-33
This episode examines Romans 9:30-33, explaining that salvation comes through Christ's righteousness, not by works. It contrasts the Gentile experience of righteousness by faith with Israel's failure due to relying on works, highlighting h…
- Those Who Were Not My People | Romans 9:24-29
This sermon discusses Romans 9:24-29, explaining that God calls those who were not His people to be His children through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility | Romans 9:19-23
Pastor Brian Smith explores the complex relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility, drawing on Romans 9:19-23. The sermon uses analogies and biblical themes to emphasize the importance of humility, God's ultimate wisd…
- Divine Justice And Sovereign Mercy | Romans 9:14-18
This sermon on Romans 9:14-18 from Wildwood Church discusses the divisive doctrine of election and predestination. It examines God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy, referencing insights from R.C. Sproul, C.S. Lewis, Daniel Doriani, and Ch…
- Chosen by Grace: God’s Purpose of Election | Romans 9:6-13
This sermon delves into Romans 9:6-13 to examine God's purpose in election. Pastor Brian Smith addresses questions about God's choices, emphasizing His faithfulness and the importance of being children of promise rather than relying on lin…
- For The Sake Of My Brothers | Romans 9:1-5
This sermon explores Apostle Paul's profound sorrow and sacrificial love for the Israelites in Romans 9:1-5, even in their rejection of the Messiah. It delves into the concepts of God's sovereignty in election and the importance of genuine…
- Do You See What I See? | Promised, Precise, Prince of Peace. Galatians 4:4-5
This sermon from Wildwood Church, titled 'Do You See What I See?', explores the concepts of Promised, Precise, and Prince of Peace, drawing from the scripture Galatians 4:4-5.
- Do You See What I See? | The Baby in the Manger is Your Savior! Luke 2:8-20
In this Christmas episode, Pastor Brian Smith of Wildwood Church explains that the baby in the manger is the Savior, born to suffer, die, and resurrect for eternal life. He reflects on the angelic announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-…
- For Better or Worse: Biblical Principles for Resisting the Spirit of Offense | Proverbs 19:11
This sermon, "For Better or Worse: Biblical Principles for Resisting the Spirit of Offense," explores the internal roots of offense and offers three questions to help manage expectations, examine personal faults, and identify unhealthy att…
- Do You See What I See | Gifts Fit for a King Matthew 2:1-15
This sermon from Wildwood Church examines the account of the wise men from Matthew 2:1-15, focusing on their attitudes and their gifts suitable for a king.
- Do You See What I See? | The Lord Has Fulfilled His Promise! Luke 1:67-75
This sermon discusses the unreliability of human promises in contrast to God's faithfulness, highlighting Jesus' birth as proof of God's fulfilled promise and trustworthiness.
- Do You See What I See? | The Humility of Christ on Display Luke 2:1-7
This episode, "Do You See What I See?" from Wildwood Church Sermons, focuses on the humility of Christ as depicted in Luke 2:1-7. It highlights Jesus' humility from birth to death, including his crucifixion, as a profound truth that inspir…
- Do You See What I See? This Baby Created The World! | John 1:1-14
This Wildwood Church sermon, "Do You See What I See?", discusses the reality of the Christmas Incarnation based on John 1:1-14, emphasizing God coming to us amidst real-life challenges.
- Premises & Promises, Pt 3 - We Are More Than Conquerors, Who Can Separate Us? | Romans 8:31-39
This sermon explores Romans 8:31-39, addressing suffering as a normal part of the Christian experience and affirming that God's love provides hope, as nothing can separate believers from Him. It encourages navigating the complexities of ho…
- Premises & Promises, Pt 2: God Justifies Us, Who Can Condemn Us? | Romans 8:31-39
This sermon, Premises & Promises, Pt 2, addresses struggles with regret, shame, and feeling stuck. It focuses on Romans 8:31-39, explaining that since God justifies believers in Christ, no one else can condemn them, offering freedom from s…
- Premises & Promises, Pt 1: If God is for us, Who Can Be Against Us? | Romans 8:31-39
This sermon addresses Christian struggles with identity, fear of death, and anxiety about the future. It draws on the passage Romans 8:31-39 to offer consolation.
- Discipleship: The Right Response to Jesus’ Glory | Matthew 28:16-20
This sermon discusses discipleship as the correct response to Jesus' glory, drawing from Matthew 28:16-20. It emphasizes that a proper understanding of Jesus' identity compels followers to worship, submit, obey, and live in His presence, u…
- From Foreknowledge to Glory: God's Plan for Our Redemption | Romans 8:28-30
This sermon discusses Romans 8:28-30, emphasizing God's assurance that He is working in our lives for redemption, even amidst suffering. The message focuses on the completion of God's plan and the future glory to be revealed.
- He Works All Things For Good | Romans 8:26-28
This sermon explores Romans 8:26-28, discussing how God utilizes our hardships to benefit others. It emphasizes that embracing this truth, even through suffering, is a blessing and aligns with Jesus' call to follow Him.
- Incomparable Glory | Romans 8:18-25
This sermon from Wildwood Church, based on Romans 8:18-25, discusses the reality of life's hardships and offers hope in the promise of future glory and redemption.
- Our Core Values Pt. II | Genesis 3:1-19
This episode examines God’s plan for human thriving through marriage and family, highlighting their significant impact on community well-being.
- Our Core Values, Pt. 1 | Acts 20:28-30
This sermon, 'Our Core Values, Pt. 1,' based on Acts 20:28-30, discusses how core values influence actions, using examples like health and preparedness to illustrate their importance for Wildwood Church.
- Our Vision & Strategy | Matthew 28:18-20
This sermon from Wildwood Church discusses the church's vision and strategy for the future, drawing guidance from Matthew 28:18-20.
- Our Mission, Pt. 2 | 1 Corinthians 12:14-26
This sermon addresses questions about church membership and finding one's purpose as a Christian. Pastor Brian uses 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 to discuss these topics in the second part of the 'Our Mission' series.
- Our Mission, Pt. 1 | Matthew 28:18-20
This episode discusses the Great Commission as the mission of every church, focusing on how Wildwood Church specifically aims to fulfill it in their current time and location, referencing Matthew 28:18-20.