Woodbury Church of Christ Sermons

A Radically Generous Heart | Part Three

Generosity is about rewiring our hearts. We fundamentally change our relationship, not just with stuff but the way we even think about ownership. It's not actually ours anyway.

A Radically Generous Heart | Part Two

Even though we want to be generous, we are REALLY good at talking ourselves out of actually BEING generous. In one of the most thoughtful and sophisticated passages on generosity, Paul directly addresses all our excuses.

A Radically Generous Heart | Part One

Do we believe there is enough? Do we believe God is a generous God? Do He will provide what we consciously (or unconsciously) believe about those questions will make ALL the difference to whether we are generous-hearted people.

Gospel | The Gospel of Hope

The Hope we find in Jesus Christ brings a reward that is better than any earthly thing. The apostle Peter tells us how we, too, can experience the Hope built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness.

Gospel | The Gospel of Grace

God's heart has not changed. There is not a substantial difference in content between the Old and New Testaments, but the attitude which we have toward others and the power by which we live it out is extremely different.

The Gospel | Dying To Live

Just about everything we do is in the pursuit of happiness. Yet most people are LESS happy than ever. Maybe it's time to stop stumbling around and actually listen to what Jesus said about finding life.

The Gospel | Ten Minutes To Change The World

The promised King was hurriedly placed in a tomb. This was not a twist in the story; it was an ending. A tragic ending. But in less than ten minutes, the world would never be the same. 

The Gospel | The Cross

Gospel is a familiar word, maybe so familiar that it's lost its power and vitality. Reclaiming the incredible depth and purpose of the gospel will transform our lives.

The Gospel | The King

The Gospel is a familiar word, maybe so familiar that it's lost its power and vitality. To reclaim the incredible depth and purpose of the gospel, it WILL transform our lives.

The Struggle Is Real | Caring

Mental Illness doesn't just impact the one suffering; it deeply impacts the people that love them. What does it look like to care for someone with mental illness? 

The Struggle is Real | Forgiveness

We don't always connect virtues with mental health but carrying around anger, and bitterness will weigh you down. Forgiveness is a path toward true healing. 

The Struggle is Real | Trauma

Tough things happen to all humans. How they impact us and how we respond is part of our journey toward healing. 

The Struggle Is Real | Anxiety

Ever felt your chest constrict and your heart rate increase? More than half of US adults will have a mental health disorder in their lifetime, and 20% in a given year. Sadly, a misunderstanding of Christian ideas makes the problem worse rather than better. How do Christians understand Scripture and Anxiety?

The Struggle Is Real / Depression

Depression is common today, but it has been common throughout history, even among those we would consider spiritual giants. 

The Struggle is Real / Myths

Dale, an elder at Woodbury and licensed family therapist, is addressing myths/stigmas related to mental health and faith. With his church/faith/therapy experience, he’ll be able to talk about where the two intersect, and some of the unhelpful ideas Christians have about mental health.

Elements // Church

The last element in our series and often a major target for people’s objections to faith. Bad church experiences prompt people to “love Jesus, leave the church.” But, the New Testament, the basis for the Jesus we love, doesn’t allow us to follow him and dismiss his body. How do we learn to love the imperfect church?

Elements // Jesus Only

Everyone loves Jesus but this question and its variations are some of the most challenging to non-Christians and Christians alike. How do we think about that challenging topic?

Elements // Jesus

How do we know that what is written in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is true? What if they were just making it up or got it wrong? There are some pretty unbelievable ideas in the Gospels. How do we substantiate 2,000-year-old claims about Jesus?

Elements // Bible

"There is no way these ancient documents haven't been corrupted." "They've been changed or lost; there's no way we have anything reliable." "It's so outdated; it's irrelevant and backward." How do Christians respond to these critiques? There are answers, and they may surprise you.

Elements // God

It's not often that we stop and asses WHAT we believe; less often do we asses WHY we believe it. We typically just float through life doing our thing. But sometimes circumstances, questions, and doubts force us to dig deep and figure out what our beliefs are all about. The best place to start is - what we believe about God.