Woodbury Church of Christ Sermons

Either/Or Pt. 5 - Us/Them - Jordan Tatum

8/5/18

 

Jesus' closest friends would sometimes keep people from following Jesus, viewing them as outsiders. Sometimes we view people outside of our church the same way? What does Jesus have to say about this?

Either/Or Pt. 4 - Death/Taxes - Patrick Doherty

7/29/18

 

Sometimes our confusion about what is right, is actually confusion about what is important. How many arguments, regrets and mistakes came as the result of losing perspective? Jesus challenges our small thinking and reminds us to keep sight of those things that really matter.

Either/Or Pt. 3 - Justice/Injustice - Jordan Tatum

7/22/18

 

What was the mission of Jesus? What happens when we believe that justice means punishment?

Either/Or Pt. 2 - Heroes/Villains - Patrick Doherty

7/15/18

 

When we get to the end of the movie we want to see the good guy win and the bad guy lose. Jesus always cared for the oppressed and marginalized but how did he treat the oppressor. How would Jesus treat a bully?

Either/Or Pt. 1 - Either/Or - Patrick Doherty

7/8/18

 

Many bad decisions have been made because we were trapped in a false either/or dilemma. "Either I lie or hurt this relationship". "Either I date this person or wind up lonely". "Either the Bible is true or science is right."  Jesus was constantly confronted with false either/or dilemmas. He shows us a way to see clearly even when we're limited by small thoughts. 

Mind Control Pt. 4 - Re(New) - Patrick Doherty

7/1/18

 

Anyone who has wrestled with their own thoughts knows that our minds aren't aren't always on our side. If you've struggled with your thoughts you've probably wished your brain could be exchange for a newer model. Scriptures give us hope that we can actually renew our minds!

Mind Control Pt. 3 - Re(Set) - Patrick Doherty

6/24/18

 

Why do we get so stuck in our thinking? We do we worry about things we can't control? Why do we obsesess over what other people think about us. Maybe it's because our minds are quite "set" right. Learn how to reset your mind and be transformed in the process. 

Mind Control Pt. 2 - Captive Thoughts - Jordan Tatum

6/17/18

 

What if the reality that we see all around us is not the ultimate reality?

Mind Control Pt. 1 - Mind of Christ - Jordan Tatum

6/10/18

 

What is the difference between the mind of Christ and your mind? As a disciple of Jesus, we are told to have the same mind in us that is in Christ Jesus.

Sr. Sunday 2018 - Patrick Doherty

6/3/18

 

We don't always get to see a comprehensive view of what our church family is producing. Senior Sunday gives us a chance to take stock and see how our investments in one another are paying off. 

Heart of God Pt. 3 - In/Justice - Patrick Doherty

5/27/18

 

We experience injustice in all kinds of ways. We wonder if there is justice for us. Does God care about things being set right in our lives? Is He going to do something about all the injustice in the world? The good news is God has a heart for justice but he expects his followers to go about the work of establish justice in the world. 

Heart of God Pt. 2 - From/Through - Patrick Doherty

5/20/18

 

Why doesn't God make our lives easy? Aren't we supposed to be happy as Christians?

Heart of God Pt. 1 - If/Then - Patrick Doherty

5/13/18

 

IF God cares THEN shouldn't life be easier? 

Standing Firm Pt. 4 - On Their Side - Patrick Doherty

5/6/18

 

How do we stand firm in the face of people actively trying to undermine our faith? The answer may surprise you.

Standing Firm Pt. 3 - Slaves - Jordan Tatum

4/29/18

 

Sometimes passages can be hard to understand because they do not fit our situations. Jordan tries to help with one of those passages.

Standing Firm Pt. 2 - Named - Bruce Goodwin

4/22/18

 

It is incredibly meaningful when somebody describes who you are. It is even more meaningful when God does this.

Standing Firm Pt. 1 - Grace - Jordan Tatum

4/8/18

 

Is grace something that we experience now or something that we will receive in the future? How do we live in light of grace?

Habits Pt. 4 - Redeems - Jordan Tatum

4/1/18

 

Jesus best habit, the focus of his entire ministry, was on redeeming people. He continues to do this today.

Habits Pt. 3 - Teaching People - Jordan Tatum

3/25/18

 

Jesus was a good teacher, and he commissioned his disciples to teach as well. How can we go about doing this?

Habits Pt. 2 - Receiving Hospitality - Jordan Tatum

3/18/18

 

We talk about being hospitable as an important practice a lot, but Jesus had a habit of receiving hospitality. In what ways could this practice be beneficial for us?