Woodland Church: Recent Episodes
Daniel Sabo
Chris Overstreet from Compassion to Action, shares with us the importance of staying tender to Gods heart. He asks, "What is on your heart, Who is on your heart and Who can I serve." Chris believes these are powerful questions because when we read the great commission, we discover that His heart is for people.
Daniel leads us through a study of the book of Jude. A fruitful and convicting passage that stirs us up into the full stature of Christ. The reflection of Gods mercy for us and all we encounter.
If he’s your king you don’t have a right to hold onto the darkness he’s released you from. You’re forgiven in Christ
Daniel shares with us the important of knowing culture and context in reading the bible.
Daniel shares with us the significants of the number seven as we enter into our seventh year anniversary of Woodland. There is a lot God will reveal to us through this year, personally and corporately. Daniel gives us seven things to look for in our seventh year.
Andrew shares with us that christianity is and should be all about Jesus. In our modern world it’s so easy to get caught up in selfishness, only thinking about our ministry, our community, our blessings and our dreams. Following Jesus is all about SELFLESSNESS. If you are unhappy and unfruitful in your christianity, then you’ve made it about something other than Jesus.
Daniel speaks on new seasons and the crushing process within them. Matthew 9 talks about how you cannot but new wine in an old wineskin. In this teaching Jesus was sharing that he is talking talking about not destroying the old but building upon it. However we can not compare the old season with the new season or we will go no where.
Daniel shares from Matthew 13 and the parables Jesus taught. The common theme in these is it only takes a little yes and the lord will produce a great outcome. All the Lord asks is for us to be obedient.
Treasa speaks Psalms 103 over us. How we are overcomes, how Christ has paid the price and we should not forget His benefits. Sometimes we get caught up in the lies of the enemy. Almost like we hold onto the pain. Playing it over and over in our minds. Treasa reminds us of the TRUE character of Christ and who WE truly are.
Andrew shares that we have the ability to capture heavens attention. However that looks like something and it requires something.
It's time for maturity in the church to be defined by creative, active participation with God in the work that he has called us to. Faithfully collaborate and collaborating, and the building up of the stones that each person represents faithfully, creatively collaborating and planting the seeds in the good soil around us. Being good soil for seeds to be planted in.
Daniel dives into the meaning of Song of Solomon 2:15. “Cath the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom. We need to be aware of even the little things in our lives. Our intentions, our words even our mindsets. The enemy can use these little things in our lives to destroy what the Lord is trying to do in us.
Daniel speaks on the Importance of giving with integrity and Diligence. What we sow is what we reap. The bible shares countless stories abut giving. however it has turned into a taboo topic amongst churches. We can no longer live in fear when it comes to finances. There are many tools that he uses to advance His kingdom and money is one of those tools.
Chris Pettit shares the importance of voting. As christians our vote affects those around us. When we pray and seek the Lords heart in how we vote, we are living out the scripture, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and love your neighbour.” We live in a divided world where our political views are always up for judgment. However, as christians it is our responsibility to vote for the righteous was, and to speak the Lords heart in all political matters. Chris shares that this area is the BEST area for true evangelism. Not to come from a place of hating those who do not agree with our views but loving them as Christ.
Barry shares the importance of knowing who God is. That He sees each and every one of us personally. His word is sharper than any two-edged sword and that we need to apply the word of God to every circumstance. Allowing Him full access to our lives can deeply impact us.
Anya shares the importance of understand you spirit, soul and body and how the Lord intend them to function in alliance with His Spirit, Soul and Body. Diving deep into the Hebrew study of these words and partnering with the Lord in freedom over your life.
Daniel Continues his series on spiritual gifts with gifts of the Spirit. At the end he he answers some questions!
In this Second part of this series Daniel speaks on the 5 leadership gifts that serve and equip the saints as each member says yes to what God has called them to.
In this first part series Daniel talks about the 3 types of gifts. The gifts of the Father, Son and Spirit. The Bible teaches us that our gifts are not for us but for those around us. The best part is these gifts are accessible to each and every one of us. It’s not a matter of earning them, they are simply given freely out of the Lords love for us!
What does it mean to carry your cross daily? Andrew teaches us that this is an invitation to join Christ in His death. To be one with him not only in His death but in His resurrection.
Sometimes we allow the spirit of religion to keep us from sharing our deepest longings and desires with the Lord. There are so many scriptures that use a language of family when it comes to asking the Lord for dreams we have. Daniel shares his personal journey in being more comfortable asking the Lord for things, believing and trusting that his hearts desires align with the Lords. The Lord loves to bless His children, don’t be afraid to ask.
Chase Napier talks about the healing power of Jesus and how He has imparted that gift to us also through our Father. Chase shares his personal experience with healing and the struggles he has had with believing in it.
Daniel continues his series on moving with the speed of Unity. In todays message Daniel give us 4 steps towards fighting our enemy. Know yourself, know your enemy, use a winning strategy and find strength of unity under command.
Have you felt a stirring in your spirit? A holy discontentment. Feeling like there is something that has to change? Daniel challenges us to not grieve the Holy Spirit by refusing to hear what the Lord is speaking to our body. So how do you move forward? Daniel declares over our body that we are going to move forward as a church at the speed of unity. No one is left behind, cast off or forgotten. This is the culture of Church the way the Lord intended.
One of our deacons, Wade Winters shares his personal journey in hearing the voice of God. When we grow in our relationship with the Lord and create room for him to speak, he can reveal His voice to us in the most unique ways.
Treasa shares with us about entering into a season of not doing but simply being a son and daughter of Christ. Life is not about the acts we do as Christians but truly knowing and walking in our identity in Christ. We are the joy set before Him on the Cross.
Andrew and Anya go over the 7 Hebrew words for praise and each of their different expressions. Join us as we act out these heart postures of worship.
Andrew Speaks on the gifts of the spirit. Which can be placed in 3 categories.
Variety of gifts: same Spirit
Variety of ministries: same Lord
Variety of effects: Same God
Which describes the Holy Trinity. The Gifts God gives us go beyond our natural ability and are available to all.
Daniel speaks on 4 scriptures that call us to share our faith. Which can sometimes be intimidating but the root of sharing our faith comes from living our lives in a way that demonstrates God being the master of our hearts, which allows others around us to see that we have hope in all circumstances that seem hopeless.
Daniel speaks on common misconceptions in the church today that the early Christ vigorously fought against.
Our Elders, Richard and Kathy Howell speak on the 3 things we need to mature in Christ. Prayer, the Bible and fellowship.
Daniel finishes the study on the sermon on the mount. Calling us to be kingdom minded sons and daughters of God walking in righteousness.
Daniel teaches from the Sermon on the mount. Living in the way Jesus himself has called us too, however all these things require faith taken in actions. Leave your Nets and follow Him.
Daniel speaks in the importance of your yes and you partnership with God in the process of following Him.
Shaun teaches on how we are not only sons and daughters if christ but we are BELOVED sons and daughters.
Bible References:
Matthew 3:16
Luke 19:1-9
Anthony share about the 4 steps taken to walk in the fullness of Gods Grace.
-Secure joy
-Awakened to beauty
-supernatural health
-undeserved kindness
On the road to Emmaus, disappointment caused the disciples to not recognize Jesus for who He was. Jesus meets us wherever we are and walks with us as He reveals Himself.
Daniel shares how the Lord is looking for a heart that is fully His so that he can strongly support it.
Our Friend Vik Fomenko from Kingdom Movement shares about this new season of consecration. God is calling us to ascend the hill of the Lord. Don’t miss the day of His visitation
When we are adopted into His family, we become like Him. His attributes He expresses towards us then are expressed through is towards others.
Daniel talk about how our current stance, practice, and living; either invites the “more of God” to be imparted OR prevents us from receiving the “more” God wants to impart.
Reading and meditating on the words and teaching of Jesus, help us to be well acquainted with His heart and His ways… a firm foundation for our life, family, and community.
Daniel shares the vision and mission of Woodland Church, who are are and where are going.
Anya shares about God’s divine order and the power of walking in the light of fellowship with Him and one another.
The Christmas story and the people who lived it have prophetic and practical implications for us today.
Andrew shares on the spiritual war we've been drafted into and on the weapons we've received in Christ to overcome!
Let your life be the example of the true Gospel. A life lived free from Guilt and shame, standing on the firm foundation of Christ's love for us. Through this we are the Light of the world.
Seek God for His heart for the lost, opportunities to share the Gospel, and for boldness to step into the ministry of reconciling people to God through Christ.
We are called and equipped to live a thankful and grateful in every situation and stage of life.
The life of Daniel reveals how we can live with an excellent spirit in every area of our lives.
Darci highlights unmet expectations, offense, and betrayal as three strategies the enemy uses to derail peoples faith.
Putting our faith in Jesus' finished work allows us to put off the old life we inherited from Adam and put on the new nature we received in Christ! A life of freedom and fullness!
Andrew shares a prophetic message inviting us into a life of fullness realized in the Church, Jesus' body.
Chase Napier shares his personal experience with encountering the person and works of the Holy Spirit and the great impact it makes in our lives as Christians.
In this new season Daniel shares a word over Woodland Church. we are a people of His presence that embrace a lifestyle of repentance returning to him in all things.
Galatians teaches us that there is one fruit of the Spirit with many expressions. Daniel teaches and challenges us to receive this precious fruit as we walk in humility and reverence.
God's Way is a two part series through the book of 1 Timothy. Daniel teaches the main themes and applicable truths that still apply to our lives and the New Testament Church.
God's Way is a two part series through the book of 1 Timothy. Daniel teaches the main themes and applicable truths that still apply to our lives and the New Testament Church.
Shaun shares from his life and heart on the value that God has on each person and a warning no get stuck in offense.
Daniel teaches through chapters 10-13 finishing our series through the Book of Hebrews.
Part four into our series through the Book of Hebrews, Andrew shares on the Jesus' better sacrifice and the better covenant we have in Him.
We continue our study through the Book of Hebrews as Dan takes us through chapters 5-7.
We continue our study through the Book of Hebrews as Anya takes us through chapters 3 & 4.
We begin our series through the Book of Hebrews. Daniel unpacks the theme and focus of this book as, "JESUS IS BETTER!"
Richard shares from a fathers heart about what can hinder a free and whole heart. He invites us into the truth of what Jesus accomplished and invites us to walk into it together as a family.
Community is the soil for life in God to grow. Our spiritual gifts, disciplines, and discipleship only works when we are planted, rooted, and connected to one another.
Josh teaches on the importance of maturing father and son relationships within the family unit and within the Church.
Life as a child of God looks like freedom from sin, walking in love and receiving the testimony of the Father declared and revealed in the Son.
True fellowship with God and with each other as His Church look like something. God is calling us to a life of light, freedom from sin, and love for one another.
Shaun declares over Woodland Church that it's time for us to preach the Gospel, lay hands on the sick, cast out devils and reach our community outside the four walls our our church building!
After, "All Things Conference," it is clear we are on a new journey as a community. This prophetic message addresses our new spiritual DNA and how we step into it together.
In Christ we are the offspring of Eve, ones who destroy the works of darkness in every area of our lives. We are born of God, His children, a people of light.
Treasa shares a prophetic call to the Church to listen and act on what the Lord is leading us into individually and corporately.
The secret place can often be the most neglected place in our Christian experience. John teaches on the necessity and power of getting alone with God regularly.
Tim declares the power in the Gospel to save body, soul and spirit. Healing for our bodies has been provided for in the New Covenant.
Vik teaches on adoption and how creation, our bodies, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus is longing for our maturity as true sons and daughters of God.
Daniel teaches through chapters five and six closing out out sries through the book of Ephesians.
Daniel unpacks chapter three and four as we continue our series through the book of Ephesians. We find the importance of the body unified in Christ, growing and operating in the gifts Christ gave to His Church.
Andrew goes verse by verse through chapter 2 of Ephesians; sharing on the new life in Jesus and unity in His Church.
Daniel shares the cultural context of the Book of Ephesians and dives into chapter one.
In Christ we become carriers of Jesus Kingdom here on Earth. We are all called to share and demonstrate the Gospel in our spheres of influence and rhythms of life.
Week two in our series through the book of Colossians establishes the superiority of Christ, His work, and the freedom it brings to the life of the believer.
As we dive into book of Colossians, Daniel shares the cultural and spiritual context of why the book was written and how the this message is still needed in the Church today.
Daniel shares from the story of the prodigal son, his older brother, and his father. Which brother can we relate to the most? Are you living as a slave or a son?
Daniel shares the vision, mission, and future of Woodland Church. (Foundation, Framework, Culture, Door: Honor the King, Equip the Saints, Evangelize the World)
Daniel teaches through the Christmas story highlighting the love of the Father that sent the Son.
Gods plan for redemption and transformation has always been through family. Discipleship thrives in father, son, mother, and daughter relationships.
Vik shares a challenging word on how we grow as sons and daughters of God. Our destiny and calling are connected to our maturity.
John shares on the Church's call to reveal Christ by faith and how we can resist the unbelief that tries to keep us from walking in everything Jesus made way for.
Dan Coyne shares a challenging word on the state of the Church in America today and how we can reclaim our foundation and influence in a modern world.
Our guest and friend Roman shares that we are to be a people focused on Jesus in the midst of storms and circumstance; that we might be fruitful in carrying out His purposes and assignments.
Daniel teaches through Acts 2:40-47. We must first be baptized, saved from a perverse generation and embrace a crucified life in order to come into an Acts Church reality.
Darci shares an exhortation and warning to live and walk in the light as we embrace the message of the Cross, individually and corporately.
Daniel talks about what the Glory of God really is, and how it is tied to seeing his face.
Continuing in our series on the book, "Now That You Are Born again," Treasa shares on the purpose of the Christian life.
Daniel shares on the second chapter of, "Now That You Are Born Again." A healthy spiritual environment is vital to the growth of a good seed.
Andrew talks about how through Jesus, our nature has changed and we are no longer sinners, but partakers in the divine nature, pure and blameless, not bound by sin, a good seed.
Daniel talks about how recognizing the voice of God, and recognizing the voice of hell will teach us when to take receive, and when to take captive.
Andrew talks about how nothing can replace our alone time with God in the word, and how that produces fruit that can be seen outwardly.
John talks about how important it is to spend time simply listening to what God is asking of us, and how He always knows best what to do with our time.
Tim talks about how God's plan has always been for his Glory to be shown to all the world through us, his image bearers.
Daniel talks about how continually seeking the presence of God and humbling ourselves will change how we pray.
Daniel talks about the reality of the early Church, how it may not align with how we've experienced church in our lives, and how we are still called to it.
Daniel talks about rest in God, and the difference between how the world tells us to rest, and how the Bible does.
This week Josh talks about the difference between immature and mature christians, and how there is a call (without shame) for us all to be maturing in our walk.
Anya shares on the true nature and discipline of waiting on the Lord in a modern culture.
Richard and Kathy talk about how God has spoken to them in their lives and how He can do it again in any believer.
John talks about the reality of the spiritual war that we are in, and how the church needs to move to the offense.
Daniel talks about the start of David's life and his heart toward God, and how we can live that today.
Daniel teaches on Pentecost Sunday, and people in the community share testimonies from the All Things Conference.
Andrew takes us through 1 John 2, and challenges us as believers to abide in Christ, rejecting the spirit of the Antichrist.
Darci Teaches about how today, the gospel has been skewed to be about us instead of about Jesus. The focus is Jesus and His glory, the focus isn't us.
The Bible clearly lists in Ephesians 4 spiritual giftings of Teachers and Prophets. In this message Daniel helps bring clarity to each gifts, how they are important, and the common pitfalls of each.
We dive into the meaning of waiting on the Lord and the promises of God to those who do.
Daniel illustrates the importance of not only Jesus death but His resurrection. Blood was and is still required for sin, but Jesus has been offered as a substitute on our behalf. Now we can either trust in our own strength or submit to Him and receive His.
Daniel preaches about how we need to look to Jesus, because when we look at Him we begin to see Him rightly, and we start to see like Him.
Daniel teaches about how there is nothing we can do to get out of the place of being a son or daughter of God. He has chosen us to be His, and He wants us to walk from that place of sonship.
John teaches about how we cannot hold onto the world and Christ, we need to let go of the world and hold fast to Christ. He is looking for a people wholly consecrated to Him.
Treasa teaches about how the Devil will do whatever he can to make the body of Christ not serve God. But she encourages that we are not weak, we are able to stand against the schemes of hell with the power of God.
Daniel teaches about how spiritual battle is invisible but not imaginary, and how we need to take up the armor of God, and let God be the Lord of our life and lead us.
Daniel talks about who we are because of what Christ has done, and how it is unto Him and His glory.
Daniel talks about how more-so than any good morals, teaching, gifting, or talents; what we have that is most valuable is Jesus.
Darci talks through Psalm 34 and goes through the cultural context on what it means for God to be our shepherd.
Tim talks about the importance of the renewed mind in our Christian life and addresses common strongholds that try to keep us from all Christ died for.
This week Daniel talks to us about Jesus and the permanence of His life throughout scripture, and how we are changed through his life today.
Pastor Treasa shares a word from the Lord of how we are not to return to what God has already saved us from, but to continue in faith to where He is taking us.
Daniel discusses the love of God, and how essential it is for us to understand and receive it, as well as how we can begin to receive it.
Daniel shares about discipleship and how essential it is to establishing in growing our faith.
Daniel teaches about our identity in Christ, and the importance of living from his finished work.
Dan Coyne teaches us the value of our heritage, being grafted in to the promises and chosen people of God.
This week Pastor Daniel takes us through the remarkable life of King David, and how we can take the lessons from his life and apply them to our own lives.
Daniel discusses the difference between discipline and punishment and how God's way of helping us grow is nothing like the worlds
John discusses the return of the Lord and our response as the body of Christ to intercede and pray.
John talks about how every believer should walk in everything God has in store for them.
Tim shares a foundational message on the blood of Jesus and the work of the cross in our lives.
Daniel teaches about the importance of the words we choose, that there is power behind them.
What is Gods heart and will concerning healing? Tim shares a challenging message through Isaiah 53 and more.
Conflict is sure to happen as we continue to grow and lean into community. Jesus has clearly given us the way to engage in it so that we win our relationships.
From 1 John Chapter 3, Anya shares how beholding and knowing Jesus is the only way of progress and life.
Tim shares about how giving Jesus our will and our time is necessary in becoming the Bride He's returning for.
Jodi shares her powerful testimony on how God led her through humility into transformation.
The Bible is full prophetic messages that are to and for us today. Many have already been fulfilled in and through Christ, and many are unfolding as the end times draw near.
God's plan of redemption was from the foundation of the world. Tim shares how Jesus has become our 7th day rest we've been invited and commissioned to walk in as believers.
Every believer has been initiated into a spiritual war. The war has been won for us and we are called to put on and walk in the full armor of God.
Andrew shares on the need to continue and engage with the Gospel. It isn't a message for the lost only, it is how we grow in Christ.
Darci shares a powerful exhortation on how we as God's people must possess the land He's given to us in Christ.
Daniel shares Paul's warning in 2 Corinthians chapter eleven to not receive a different Jesus, another spirit, or another Gospel.
Treasa teaches us about not fearing the one who can kill the body, but to fear the One who can kill the body and the soul.
John teaches us this week about the way of the Lord which has repeated itself throughout history.
This week, Daniel teaches us about sin & righteousness, and some of the ditches that Christians often fall into concerning these topics.
Darci teaches us about seasons in life that may appear to us like betrayal from the Lord, and shares her own story about the goodness of God in these painful seasons.
Tim talks about the outpouring of the Spirit through the book of Joel, and Revelation three.
Missionary Dan Johnson discusses about following Jesus in seasons where we may lack understanding.
Tim teaches us about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and how essential it is in our day.
Daniel teaches us about truth, wisdom, and maturity, and how the three are supposed to coincide with each other in the life of a believer.
Dan teaches us about the danger of relying upon ourselves with examples from his own life.
Throughout this message, pastor Daniel shares his entire testimony, which he relates to the elements of the tabernacle.
Daniel teaches us about the tabernacle, and how it applies in the life of every believer.
Treasa takes us through some of the seasons of Elijah, and how each season holds prominence in our lives today.
Jodi shares and challenges us through characters in scripture who audaciously went further in their faith.
Tim, a Decon here at Woodland Church, shares from his heart on how to grow and mature in the ways of God's Kingdom.
Daniel shares the difference between meditation in the world and meditation in the Kingdom. For believers, meditation should be a regular part our relationship with God.
There is a difference between practicing Christian disciplines and becoming a Christian. Daniel challenges us to not move on or move past areas of our lives God is wanting transform us from the inside out.
Josh shares a powerful message on the importance of having the Master Pruner in our lives.
As we celebrate Father's Day, it is so important we fully embrace who God is as our Heavenly Father.
Daniel shares a foundational message from Romans twelve on what each of us are called to as believers.
What is the role of honor in the life of the believer? Darci shares a challenging word on what Biblical honor is, and how we should embrace it.
God has made a way for us to partner with His plans and purposes for this season. Treasa challenges us in engage and walk into all God is doing.
Jesus won the victory. He is King. He is Lord. What does this mean for the life of the believer?
Darci shares a strong message on how God will use crisis to reveal areas in our lives that need to be healed, sanctified, and strengthened.
What is sin? Daniel and Treasa share God's heart for us concerning sin and how we can walk free.
In light of Covid-19, Daniel shares a strong and timely word about what, "fearing not" is unto.
The story of Hannah in First Samuel chapter one is a powerful picture for us as the people of God. Tim's message will both confront and challenge you to embrace the life God longs to bring through you.
As we dive into Old Testament patterns of how the Temple was to be set up and stewarded, we see into God's heart and purpose for us as we are to be temples of the Holy Spirit.
In our final message in the, "Who We Are" series, Daniel challenges us to engage in the areas we gather as a church. Will you join us?
Throughout history, God has always had a battle plan for His people. Treasa shares a powerful message encouraging us to seek and believe God for His strategy for our life.
Our culture is simply the fruit of our vision, mission, foundation, and framework lived out. Will you join us?
If Woodland was described as a house, we learned what our framework is as a community and culture. Will you join us?
We are staring 2020 right as Daniel walks us thorough our vision and mission as Woodland Church. Will you join us?
We celebrate two years with a challenge for the new year! Anya shares a timely word calling us to obedience as we say yes to all God is calling us into as individuals and as a community.
This is the season we celebrate when God became baby as the greatest expression of, "God with us."
It is common for Christians to let their life be dictated by, and submitted to their soul and body. This message will challenge and call you higher as a follower of Jesus.
First in our two part series, we are learning what it is to honor God with our body, soul, and spirit. Be encouraged and challenged as we dive in verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians chapter five.
God is stirring, refining, and preparing a people for His purposes in the Earth. Will you be ready when God brings true revival to our region? Let this message stir you to a greater surrender and obedience.
This is part two in our conversation on true and pure religion. What does it mean and look like to walk with a Holy and relational God?
What is Religion? What does Jesus say about Religion? We dive into Matthew 23, and learn how Jesus called the religious people in His day to a true and pure devotion.
If we see it righty, a submitted life will be something we celebrate, pursue, and call each other to walk out. This message will challenge, encourage, and equip you to embrace submission God's way.
What does it mean when the Bible teaches us to put off the, "old" and put on the "new?" Daniel challenges us as the Church to walk in this new life we've received in Christ.
Humility. It's more than you might think it is. Be encouraged, challenged and empowerd as you listen to God's heart on true humility.
Are you preparing a place for God in your life? Listen to this challenging message on the presence and reality of God in the life of the believer.
"Moralism is the Law with fresh paint." Listen to this challenging message on the heart and power of the Gospel.
Much has been said about the gift of prophecy and the function of the prophetic in the Church. What does the Bible say and call us to as His body?
When we see repentance rightly we will see God's love and mercy drawing us. Repentance His way is powerful and will transform all who embrace it.
As believers we are called to rightly judge and call one another higher as we follow Christ's example.
Through Jesus, God restored what was lost in the Garden. Now we are to live as lights in this world, carrying His glory and image.
So much was accomplished in the shed blood and finished work of Jesus. Let us lay aside unbelief and apprehend the life He paid for.
What is the difference between a passion and a calling? The answer to this question changes everything.
As followers of Jesus, we have all been given a holy calling and deposit from God to steward and sow into the lives of those around us.
Anya challenges and calls us higher as the Church to take our place and to seek Him to accomplish in and through us all that He intended.
Daniel shares on the power, purpose, and priority the Word of God has in the life of a believer.
Discussion:
1) Pray - asking God to show you how His word is alive and active.
2) Read John 15:1-5 and write down what He speaks to you and how it applies to your life.
Like Nehemiah and blind Bartimaeus, we must allow God to stir our heart's to cry out to Him, to see Him accomplish what only He can do.
What is the cry of your heart and the pursuit of your life? John exposes and challenges lies that keep us from the life God intended.
Jodi shares on the power words carry to bring life and death. Learn God's heart on how we are to speak over ourselves and each other.
Chapter three of Philippians challenges how we view eternity, the past and all God is leading us to take hold of today.
God is working in our lives to give us a desire and the ability to walk out His purposes. Chapter two of Philippians challenges us to model Jesus' example.
Discussion Questions:
- Who has been an example in your life that has challenged you?
- What opportunity is God putting before you to grow? What will this require of you?
Verse by verse we dive into chapter one of Philippians. Are we living a life worthy of the Gospel we've received?
The people of God are called to be a pure and consecrated people. This truth stands in opposition to our human nature as well as the culture around us. Who will ascend the hill of the Lord?
Go to the, "Words of Wonder" tab to hear Tim's dream Anya references.
As His sheep, we are called to know the voice of our Good Shepherd. As we know Him, we will know the difference between true and false under-shpherd's.
Discussion Questions:
- How have you seen the Good Shepherd work in your life?
- How have you seen under-shepherds work in your life?
- What have you learned about the responsibility of sheep?
We walk through Psalm 23 to see the nature of our Shepherd and the benefits of being His sheep.
We must learn and embrace the spiritual principle of standing! How we stand will impact the work God is doing in our life as well as those around us.
God is longing for a people of sincere and pure devotion. We must be aware and reject the enemy of first love relationship with Jesus.
The finished work of Jesus on the cross changed the course of human history. Will you choose to receive and walk into all that was accomplished through Jesus' resurrection?
Thankfulness is to respond to the Lord for what He has done. Faith is to respond to the Lord for who He is. We are called to remain thankful as we move forward in faith.
The Christian life is an ever increasing process of maturity. From salvation we must continue to grow into all God intends to do in and through our lives.
We can learn from Old Testament patterns and New Testament commands the way to walk in covenant with God.
The Christian walk is a life lived in the light. There is no such thing as grey or middle ground in following Jesus. Either we are walking in light or walking in darkness.
It is time for us all to take the practical steps to become a Disciple of Jesus! It truly is, a way of life!
Discipleship is more than a weekly class or attending a Sunday morning service. It is a way of life we embrace as we pursue God with our community of faith.
Treasa shares a challenging word on choosing to walk in the freedom that we have in Christ.
A life of submission is really good news when we see and embrace all that God intended it to be.
Tim shares a challenging message on what truly hinders us from the life Christ purchased for us.
We learn from Philippians 2 what true unity is. Unity as God defines it, transforms us as individuals and as a community. We learn that through this transformation, we bring blessing and benefit, even to the lives of those who don't know Him yet.
The power of Jesus' blood shed and body broken has more significance than often understood. Daniel invites us to clearly see Him and what He accomplished rightly.
This week Daniel teaches on what it means to contend for the faith that was once handed down to us.
"On Earth as it is in Heaven," is the foundation that supports our community pursuing all things in Jesus. As we pursue Him, we'll see the power of Woodland Church revealed when each of us walk out God's plan for our life.
We reflect and celebrate our first year together as Woodland Church! Daniel shares his heart for the individual member of this community as we together pursue God and His plan.
Christmas marks the arrival of redemption itself. The gift offered though Christ coming is an exchange of life; ours for His.
The most important aspect of bearing the burdens of others is first living in right releationship with God. We are called to steward the call and gifts God has given us as we help others to do the same.
Daniel shares from the story of Jonathan and David the value of bearing each others burdens. Standing with others reveals the value God has placed in you as well as those you serve.
Conflict is inevitable if you are in relationship with other people. This week Daniel shares on how to face and embrace conflict in a healthy way. There is a heart and pattern God designed us to carry through every difficult interaction with other believers.
Our guest speaker Marshall Snider shares on the movement that is Jesus. He challenges us to embrace Jesus’ story, leadership, and cause as we use the keys that have been given to each of Jesus’ followers.
This week we finish up our short series on the the Trinity. Daniel teaches on the heart of the Holy Sprit toward us and purpose of the Holy Spirit at work in our life.
This week Daniel shares about the heart of Jesus toward us and toward sin. His desire is for everyone to know Him and for all to walk into the freedom and life He paid for. As His disciples, He is looking for us to rightly represent Him as we live, and walk with others.
This week we started a new three part series on the persons of the Trinity. Daniel teaches on the Father’s heart and plan from the beginning of time. Darci shares from her heart and exhorts those who have been negatively impacted by their fathers.
This week Treasa shares the importance of the posture we take in our life. Through every season of life, God is calling us to take a specific posture for what He’s calling us to. Our posture, no mater which one we take, will impact our circumstance and all those who are walking with us.
In the last chapter of Galatians we learn how to rightly view ourselves and others as we live in community. God cannot be deceived and is calling us to live a genuine faith keeping in step with the Spirit rather than the flesh. As we do, we will not compromise the truth, simplicity and power of the Gospel.
The Spirit inside of us and the crucified old nature are in hostile opposition to each other. Both are at work to accomplish its desire in our life. This week Daniel challenges us to keep in step with the Spirit, thus empowering us to remain free from sin and the death it produces.
Through chapter five Paul calls the Galatian Church to remain in the freedom Christ provided. It is by faith we receive and continue standing in the freedom Jesus paid for. As we walk in this freedom, it not only impacts us but also our community of faith.
We continue our series in Galatians this week through chapter four. Daniel teaches about walking as first born sons of God, with the heart of the Father, and about the Father’s business.
This week Daniel teaches through Galatians chapter three. We have been joined to something more than a community or purpose bigger than ourselves. We’ve joined in Christ’s death and resurrection. Daniel challenges and calls us to a walk with God where by faith it truly is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us.
This week we finish up Galatians chapter one. As followers of Jesus we’ve all received a specific call that Jesus Himself has qualified us for in this life. Paul models the difference between submitting to Godly leaders and submitting to the spirit of religion. One preserves the the truth of the Gospel and the other deceives and hurts the community of believers.
This week we start a new series going through the book of Galatians. In chapter one we discover the origin, meaning, and implications of the true Gospel. Daniel warns us of the greatest threat to the Christian life and calls us to abide in the complete work of Christ.
This week Tim shares on the life God calls us to live as His followers. We are not all called to be evangelists, but we are each called to share what we have. Tim also teaches on the necessity and power of prayer. God stirs our hearts to pray and seek Him, that He might accomplish His purposes in our life and world.
The Body of Christ should be a place of incredible diversity and unmatched unity. The fullness of God can only be experienced as we honor and encourage the diverse gifts given to each believer. Uniformity is as if each person was the same note on a musical scale. Unity is as if each person was a different note played together creating beautiful harmony.
This week Monty shares from his heart from 1 Corinthians chapter one. "Christ Crucified," was the central theme in the Gospel Paul and Peter proclaimed. What is its significance for us in our culture and context? Monty challenges us that the call is still the same today, "no longer I who live but Christ."
This week we revisit the foundation of our church, "On Earth as it is in Heaven." Daniel encourages and challenges us to pursue God's will and reality in every area of our life, knowing that He has the authority and power to accomplish it.
In the last week of our series Provider, Daniel teaches what God is asking of us when it comes to the treasures and rescourses in our life. God is concerned with what rules our heart. We cannot serve both God and money.
In the second week of the new series Provider, Daniel teaches on the value, purpose and potential of the gifts God has given each believer. Often God's answer of provison is found as the body of Christ begins to build up and edify one another with what God has given them.
This week we start part one of a three week series on God's provision. Daniel teaches on how God is the provider of every good and perfect thing and how we are called to be good stewards of what He gives.
This week Daniel encourages us to let Scripture define the function of the Church, corporately and as individual members. As the body of Christ, His Church, we are better together.
This week John teaches from 1 Peter 2:4-5, that God is preparing each of us as living stones, being built up, a house for Him to dwell. John address and warns of mindsets and matters of the heart that may hinder this work, and exhorts us to stay fixed on Jesus who is the perfector of our faith.
This week Monty teaches from Genesis chapter three. In The Garden we see the greatest struggle that humanity has always faced, yet, it is through this struggle where we can see the unimaginable love that God has for us.
In the final week of this series, Daniel shares on what Jesus is calling us to when He commanded us to go and teach. To teach is to model the Christian life and call others to observe and conform to your example.
This week as we continue studying The Great Commission, Daniel expounds on the power and significance of Baptism in the life of a disciple.
This week Daniel challenges us that no one is off limits from the Gospel. Jesus leads us in our going to reach and disciple everyone around us.
This week Daniel talks about the Great Commission, and how God has called us to Disciple others.
This week John talks about the difference between being a Christian in America and an American Christian.