Woodside Bible Church Pontiac
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Episodes
- What Does True Discipleship Look Like? - Mother's Day - Woodside Bible Church
This episode discusses true discipleship, emphasizing that following Jesus is for everyone. It highlights women in Luke 8 who supported Jesus' ministry.
- What Are You Building Your Life On? - Live Like Jesus: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode of Woodside Bible Church Pontiac discusses building your life on Jesus, drawing from Luke 6. It emphasizes rooting oneself in Jesus and His Word to build a firm life foundation.
- Why Should Mercy Come Before Judgement? - Live Like Jesus: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church discusses Jesus' teaching in Luke 6 about followers reflecting God's compassion and extending grace to others, based on experiencing God's undeserved compassion.
- There Are No Exceptions to God's Love - Live like Jesus: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode of Woodside Bible Church discusses unconditional and active love as taught by Jesus, differentiating it from conditional human affection and exploring how this divine model can revolutionize personal relationships.
- What's the Best Way to Live? - Live like Jesus: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac discusses Jesus's perspective on the best way to live, as presented in Luke 6. It explores why Jesus encourages followers to reorder their lives around God's Kingdom.
- Why is the Resurrection Good News? - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church
This message explores the significance of Jesus' resurrection, highlighting how the empty tomb on Sunday transformed the disciples' despair into the foundation of Christian faith.
- Why the Cross Wasn't the End - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church
In Part 6 of 'The Last Words of Jesus' series, Woodside Bible Church explores Jesus's final words, 'It is finished.' This statement signifies the completion of His work of salvation, offering freedom from sin and hope for all who believe.
- Jesus is Fully Human - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church discusses Jesus' humanity, highlighting His physical experiences like hunger and thirst. It focuses on His statement 'I thirst' on the cross as a revelation of His full humanity, offering comfort and…
- Where Is God In Your Worst Days? - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church
This message, part 4 of 'The Last Words of Jesus,' discusses Jesus's quote from the cross,
- You Were Never Meant to Walk Alone - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode explores John 19, where Jesus, even from the cross, forms a new community and family united by faith. It highlights the message that the Christian life is intended to be shared, not solitary.
- No One Is Beyond God's Mercy - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church
Jesus' last words to a dying criminal,
- Why Did Jesus Forgives His Enemies? - Last Words of Jesus: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church
In Part 1 of the 'Last Words of Jesus' series, Woodside Bible Church examines Luke 23, where Jesus's first words from the cross were "Father, forgive them." This response of mercy, not anger, underscores forgiveness as central to the Gospe…
- What Happens at the End of God's Story? - Missie Dei: Part 8 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Revelation provides a glimpse of the end of God's story, suggesting it is better than imagined. It explores how God invites listeners to live with confidence and hope.
- How Does the Church Fulfill God's Mission? - Missie Dei: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church
This sermon, based on Acts 2, explains that Jesus entrusted the Good News to Christians. It details how the Church fulfills God's mission by making disciples and sharing the Gospel using the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Why Jesus Is Good News for Everyone - Missio Dei: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode explores how Jesus's public ministry, as described in Luke 4, announces the arrival of God's promised salvation. It delves into how Jesus fulfills this promise and broadens our understanding of divine grace, making salvation a…
- How Do We Know Jesus Is The Messiah? - Missio Dei: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church examines Isaiah 42, exploring how Jesus fulfills ancient prophecies as God's chosen Servant and the central figure in God's mission.
- How Do I Fit into God's Plan? - Missio Dei: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church
This message, based on Exodus 19, discusses being part of God's plan, His redemption of His people, and the call to live holy lives that serve as examples pointing others to Him.
- How Can We Tell if God's Blessed Us? - Missio Dei: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode discusses how to recognize God's blessing in daily life, referencing the promise made to Abram in Genesis 12 and its fulfillment through Jesus.
- When God Interrupts Our Plans - Missio Dei: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church
This message discusses the story of Babel, highlighting how God interrupts human plans to redirect people toward His greater mission.
- Why Did God Create Humans in His Image? - Missio Dei: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church
This episode, 'Why Did God Create Humans in His Image? - Missio Dei: Part 1,' from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, examines the concept of being made in God's image, as presented in Genesis 1. It discusses humanity's original purpose to ref…
- What Jesus' Suffering Means for Us - Wonder: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church explores why God chose suffering for salvation, highlighting the beauty of Jesus' sacrifice and His support for us in weakness, assuring us that hope is always found in God.
- Has Your Faith Lost Its Fire? - Wonder: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church
This message from Hebrews 2 addresses the danger of losing our sense of awe for God, which can hinder spiritual growth. It reminds listeners of the joy found in salvation and the significance of Jesus' birth.
- In Christ - Part 7 Captivated by God's Beauty
This message connects the beauty found in everyday life, such as sunsets, music, and family, to the character of God. It explores how God invites us to appreciate His beauty and reflect it in our actions.
- Newish? Everything's Changed. Have You? Part 7 - The Law Can't Deliver - Pastor Ryan Russell
This episode, "The Law Can't Deliver" by Pastor Ryan Russell, explores how sin corrupts human laws, rendering them unable to provide true security or hope. It contrasts worldly laws with God's perfect law, concluding that while worldly law…
- Newish? Everything's Changed. Have You? Part 6 - A Fruitful Marriage - Pastor Denzel Wright
This episode, 'A Fruitful Marriage,' is part 6 of the 'New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?' series from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac. It discusses living in the new life offered by Jesus, referencing Romans 7:1-6.
- Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 5 – Freest Slave – Deacon Eddie Cartiledge
This message from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, part of the 'New-ish? Everything's Changed. Have You?' series, discusses the concept of freedom and slavery as a spiritual battle. It explains that while everyone is a slave to sin, Christia…
- Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 4 – A New Master – Pastor Ryan Russell
Pastor Ryan Russell's message, 'A New Master,' discusses the spiritual battle for control of our hearts between sin and the Holy Spirit. It highlights Jesus' victory over sin and death, urging listeners to examine who is truly ruling their…
- Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 3 – The New Life of Grace – Pastor Drew Clarkson
In this episode of the New-ish? series, Pastor Drew Clarkson explores the significance of baptism as presented in Romans 6. The discussion focuses on how baptism reflects a follower's transition from death to sin to a new life in Christ.
- Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 2 – May Grace Reign – Pastor Denzel Wright
Part 2 of the 'New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?' series from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac explores the concept of spiritual representation. Pastor Denzel Wright discusses how our lives are ruled by one of two spiritual representa…
- Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 1 – Only Sinners Welcome – Pastor
In this episode of Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, Pastor explores the theme of salvation through Romans 5:1-11. This message, titled Only Sinners Welcome, introduces the series New-ish?: Everything’s Changed. Have You?
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 6- Fallen Purpose: Nihilism
This message from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, titled Fallen Purpose: Nihilism, examines the question of whether anything in this world truly matters by turning to the book of Ecclesiastes. It concludes that God is life.
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 5- Fallen Demand: Materialism
Part 5 of the 'Smoke & Mirrors' series, 'Fallen Demand: Materialism,' examines the cultural desire for more by looking at Ecclesiastes. The message discusses having everything yet finding it insufficient, and the generosity of God.
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 4- Fallen Ambition: Individualism
This message,
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 3 Fallen Appetites: Hedonism
This message from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, titled "Fallen Appetites: Hedonism," discusses the societal impact of FOMO driven by social media and examines the book of Ecclesiastes' perspective on earthly pleasures. It concludes that w…
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 2- Fallen Mind: Intellectualism
This message, "Fallen Mind: Intellectualism," part of the "Smoke & Mirrors" series from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, discusses information overload and the frustration of unanswered questions in a world of endless resources. It reference…
- Smoke & Mirrors, Part 1 - Fallen World: Naturalism
This message, "Fallen World: Naturalism," begins the "Smoke & Mirrors" series by examining Ecclesiastes. It aims to unmask myths of human autonomy and self-sufficiency, pointing towards God as Creator and His plan for the world.
- Habits- Praying Scripture
This episode, 'Habits - Praying Scripture,' from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac discusses praying scripture, referencing Psalms 141:1-10.
- Habits- Follow The Leader
This episode, titled 'Habits- Follow The Leader,' discusses the idea that one must lose their life to save it, based on the scripture Mark 8:34-38.
- Good Mourning Week 6 - What To Do When We're At The End
This episode, "What to Do When We’re at the End," continues the "Good Mourning" series by examining Lamentations chapter 5. It discusses how to maintain faith in God's control during times of grief and suffering, encouraging listeners to t…
- Good Mourning Part 5 - On The Streets Of Ruin
The message 'On the Streets of Ruin' examines Jerusalem's streets in Lamentations chapter 4, showing the consequences faced by an idolatrous people who denied God and highlighting that without God, people perish.
- Good Mourning– Part 4: How to Lament Injustice – Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church,
- The Turning Point
Exploring the book of Lamentations, this message examines how turning to God during moments of suffering and despair can help restore hope. The sermon is part of the Good Mourning series at Woodside Bible Church Pontiac.
- Good Mourning Part 2-When God Becomes the Enemy
In this episode, the series "Good Mourning: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior" continues with a study of the book of Lamentations. The discussion examines God's holiness and righteous anger toward sin.
- Why Lament?
This episode explores the spiritual discipline of lament, using the Old Testament book of Lamentations as a guide. It discusses how to process grief and sorrow in a way that fosters growth, hope, and refreshment, drawing lessons from ancie…
- Better Together
This episode, Better Together, features Senior Pastor Chris Brooks discussing grace and reconciliation. The message, based on Paul's letter to Ephesus, explores how believers are reconciled to God and one another through Christ.
- Overflow, Part 5, Giving & Ability
This message, "Giving & Ability," part 5 of the Overflow series from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, explores how Christians can grow more like Jesus in their giving, inspired by 2 Corinthians 9. It emphasizes trusting God's provision and r…
- Giving & Ministry
This episode, "Giving & Ministry," from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, discusses cheerful and generous giving as a response to God's goodness, drawing from 2 Corinthians 9. It emphasizes that generosity is not just about money but also abo…
- Overflow, Part 3 Giving & Partnership 2 Corinthians 8:10-24
This message from Woodside Bible Church Pontiac, based on 2 Corinthians 8:10-24, encourages listeners to practice eager and intentional giving. It explores how to use gifts purposefully as an opportunity for partnership with others and off…
- Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All: Part 2 – Woodside Bible Church
This message, 'Giving & Love: Part 2,' from Woodside Bible Church's Overflow series, focuses on excelling in generosity. It challenges listeners to go above and beyond in their giving, demonstrating God's grace and love.
- Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All: Part 1 – Woodside Bible Church
This message from Woodside Bible Church, titled 'Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All: Part 1 – Giving & the Gospel,' discusses receiving God's grace and how that grace is expressed outwardly. It emphasizes that the evidence of grace re…