Woodside Bible Church Detroit

On the Journey with Jesus

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:13:27 -0400

Jesus is the central figure of our faith. He walked and lived with disciples who were entrusted with the gospel and his teachings. Who were his disciples? How did they do they support the mnistry of Christ on earth. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the sides of discipleship that that we don't often highlight.

Text: Luke 8:1-3
Sermon Summary:
Big Idea: Following Jesus is for everyone.
Key Question: What does discipleship look like for these women?
1. They were with Jesus. (v.1-2a)
2. They were transformed by his grace. (v.2b)
3. They Shared tehir lives and their resources. (v.3)

Rooted In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:18:45 -0400

What can we learn from the story of the three little pigs? What can we learn from Jesus metaphore of the man who built his house on the rock? In these cases God is teaching us how to live our lives in the best way possible to produce life, joy and peace. (Pastor Fikre Prince)

Text: Luke 6:43-49

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Live like Jesus by trusting and obeying him.

Key Question: What produces a life that lasts?

1. Root your heart in Christ. (vv. 43-45)

2. Build your life on his Word. (vv. 46-49)

Mercy & Judgement

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Christians are people who follow Christ. We should be striving in our living to handle things in a way that Jesus would. As Jesus taught his disciples, he challenged them to live differently than those who did not follow him by leading with mercy and letting the word of God be judge.

Text: Luke 6:36-42

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Live like Jesus by extending mercy before judgement.

Key Question: How do we live a life marked by mercy?

1. Mirror God’s immeasurable compassion. (vv. 36-38)

2. Mind your heart before mending another’s. (vv. 39-42)

Love Like Jesus

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:46:11 -0400

What is the greatest hallmark of being a follower of Jesus? When we look at the life of Jesus, what we see of him and what he expects of us is that we would love one another. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that the model that Jesus gives is that we are not only to love the lovable, but that we are to love our enemies as well.

Text: Luke 6:27-36

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Live like Jesus by loving everyone.

Key Question: How do we love like Jesus?

1. Love without expectations. (vv. 27-36)

2. Love without exception. (vv. 27-36)

3. Love with actions. (vv. 27-36)

The #Blessed Life

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:00 -0400

Having the right perspective for life is important. Having the right priorities is also important. This is easy to see when life becomes chaotic, but what about when life feels good, and you think everything is already right? In this message Pastor Jacob Ley shares that a life without Christ will leave you unfulfilled and holding what you thought would make you happy, only to see what true happiness is when Jesus returns.

Text: Luke 6:17-26

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Live like Jesus by reordering your life.

Key Question: How does Jesus reorder our lives around God’s Kingdom?

1. Reorder your values. (vv. 20-21, 24-25)

2. Reorder your allegiance (vv. 22-23, 26)

Father, Into Your Hands...

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:24:18 -0400

Have you ever been in a season where it seemed like you were being hit with wave after wave of grief, pain, sorrow, loss and darkness? Have you ever felt like giving up because things weren't going your way? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that in the midst of what looked like the worst possible situation, God was actually working everything out for the good of HIs people and for his own glory.

Text: Luke 23:46; Acts 13:26-39

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The resurrection is the Father’s vindication of the Son.

Key Question: What does the resurrection demonstrate?

1. Salvation fulfilled. (Acts 13 vv. 26-33)

2. A forever king revealed. (Acts 13 vv. 34-37)

3. Forgiveness for anyone who believes. (Acts 13 vv. 38-39)

"I Thirst."

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:19:32 -0400

It's one thing to know Jesus is God, but it's another to know him as fully human. His humanity is as important as his divinity. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the other side of our Lord and Savior, as we look at Jesus' words on the cross, "I Thirst" and what this theological revelation brings to our faith and salvation.

Text: John 19:28–29; Hebrews 2:17–18

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Because Jesus is fully human, he is able to fully save humans.

Key Question: Why did Jesus become fully human?

1. To serve as our High Priest. (Heb. 2:17a)

2. To make propitiation for our sins. (Heb. 2:17b)

3. To empathize with our condition. (Heb. 2:18)

My God, My God, Why...

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:47:25 -0400

What do you do when you are overwhelmed with emotion? Where do you turn when life feels unbearable? In this continuation of the series, The Last Words of Jesus, Elder Phil DeAngelis shares that Jesus models for us what we should do in the moments where we have no response to the emotions and situations we are feeling and experiencing.

Text: Matthew 27:46; Psalm 22:1–31

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: We receive the highest acceptance because Jesus experienced the deepest agony.

Key Question: What did Jesus experience on our behalf?

1. Jesus experienced the deepest agony. (vv. 1–21a)

2. Jesus received the highest acceptance. (vv. 21b–31)

Woman, Behold your son...

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Who is a part of the church? What is the significance of the body of believrs? These are important questions that need to be understood, especially to those who are apart of a local church. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a charge and responsibility that each person holds as the body of Christ.

Text: John 19:26–27

Sermon Title: “Woman, Behold, Your Son… Behold, Your Mother!”

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus creates and cares for his spiritual family!

Key Question: How does Jesus create and care for his spiritual family?

1. Jesus’ family is created by belief, not bloodline. (v. 26)

2. Jesus’ family is cared for by community, not cast away. (v. 27)

Today, You will be with me...

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:02 -0400

How desensitized are you to suffering? Have you seen too many images of pain on your devices that you no longer respond to them with appropriate emotion? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that, it is not a new phenomenon but we need to check our heart as we consider the suffering savior on the cross.

Text: Luke 23:35-43

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus suffered to save sinners.

Key Question: What attitude do we have toward Jesus’ suffering?

1. Scoffers expected Jesus to be miraculous. (vv. 35–38)

2. Self-righteous dismiss Jesus is capable. (v. 39)

3. Sinners ask for Jesus to be merciful. (vv. 40–43)

"Father, Forgive Them..."

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:21:24 -0500

Why forgiveness? Jesus looks out at the people who are responsible for the pain of execution and his impending death and absolves them of their wrongdoing. Why would Jesus do this? In this message PAstor Fikre Prince gives 3 reasons as to why this was one of the last thinsg Jesus said before he took his last breath on the cross.

Text: Luke 23:34; Psalm 103:8–12

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s heart is to forgive sinners.

Key Question: Why does Jesus expect the Father to forgive sin?

1. The nature of God. (Psalm 103 v. 8)

2. The promise of God. (Psalm 103 vv. 9–10)

3. The work of God. (Psalm 103 vv. 11–12)

A Mission to Make All Things New

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:36:45 -0500

Can you imagine what Heaven is like? There are portions of scripture that are described in such vivid ways that we can only dream of what it actually looks like, but God gives us a hope to cling to in tough times. Things won't always be in termoil. He will make all things new.

Text: Revelation 5:1 – 10, Revelation 22:1 – 5

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s mission results in a redeemed people, purpose, and place.

Key Question: How does God complete his mission?

1. In Jesus, he redeems a global people. (Revelation 5:9)

2. In Jesus, he restores our purpose. (Revelation 5:10)

3. In Jesus, he renews all creation. (Revelation 5:10, 21:1 – 5)

Say Yes to the Mission

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:39:10 -0500

Have you ever wondered if things in this world could be different? Have you ever muttered, "someone shourld do something about that?" We all have in various ways. When it comes to the mission of God, and his plans for this world, you were factored in and God wants you to take your place in the journey.

Text: Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-13

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The church is sent out to continue God’s mission.

Key Question: How does the church fulfill God’s mission?

1. We continue the ministry of Jesus. (John 20:21)

2. We make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18 – 20)

3. We witness in the power of the Spirit. (Acts 1:8)

A Mission to Save Us All

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:35:53 -0500

What is the word that comes to mind when you think of Jesus? Jesus does not fit neatly into the boxes or groups that we create for ourselves. Often times he calls us out of those boxes to join him on his mission of salvation for all the world.

Text: Luke 4:14-30

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus brings good news for all people.

Key Question: How is Jesus good news for all people?

1. He fulfills the promise of salvation. (vv. 16 – 21)

2. He reveals the extent of God’s grace. (vv. 22 – 27)

3. He exposes our prideful tribalism. (vv.28 – 30)

A Mission to Bless the Nations

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:42:26 -0500

Sometimes we can get so focused on our world, our family, our life that we forget that there is so much more to this planet. The mission of God is a mission that can simultaneously be micro focused on you, while working for the blessing and good of the world.

Text: Genesis 12:1-3

Big Idea: God promises to bless the nations.

Key Question: What does God do to bless the nations?

1. God forms a people for his purpose. (vs. 1-2a)

2. God blesses his people. (vs. 2a, 3a)

3. God blesses the nations through his people. (vs. 2b, 3b)

Mission Drift

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:15:09 -0500

New years often bring new plans for your life. We sit and draft grand dreams of the impact our lives will have on the world only to have abandoned many of them a few weeks later. Humanity was created and designed with a particular mission in mind, and very soon after we traded in God's grand designs for the plans of our own. In the message Pastor FIkre Prince shares that God has a way of bringing us back from mission drift and helping us to fulfill our role in the earth.

Text: Genesis 11:1-9

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God disrupts human pride to advance his mission.

Key Question: How does God disrupt our pride to advance his mission?

1. God exposes our false self-sufficiency. (vv. 1-5)

2. God hinders our collective power. (vv. 6-7)

3. God overcomes our prideful resistance. (vv. 8-9)

A mission of Glory

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:45:00 -0500

The bigining of each year generally has people questioning or planning what they desire the year to look like. Many of us consider where we have been and the challeneges we've faced to try to find the path forward to where we want to go. We chart our own course, and pursue our own mission. What if there was more to the story than what we desire and what we feel? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that all of humanity was created with a particular mission and purpose, and starting at that point is the best way to find joy, and have peace for the journey.

Text: Genesis 1:26-30

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God created humanity to fill the earth with his glory.

Key Question: How was humanity to fill the earth with God’s glory?

1. Humanity was given God’s image. (vv. 26a, 27)

2. Humanity was given God’s mission. (vv. 26b, 28b)

3. Humanity was given God’s blessing. (vv. 28a, 29-30)

Wonder at Freedom in Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:35:12 -0500

Struggle changes us. When you go through tough times, you can find yourself hiding away from life, and love and even the calling of God. What if there was a way to come from behind those walls and walk in the freedom that comes in Christ? In this message, Pastor Ryan Russell shares that in Jesus we have not only have a savior but a counselor, restorer and protector.

Text: Hebrews 2:10-18

Big Idea: Wonder that Jesus suffered to save us.

Key Question: What is the result of Jesus suffering for us?

1. Our glory is restored. (vv. 10-13)

2. Our enemy is defeated. (vv. 14-16)

3. Our help is here. (vv. 17-18)

Wonder at Salvation

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:28:43 -0500

Every year there is a new epic movie or book that tells the story of heroism and salvation. We get sucked into the story because of it's many details and see ourselves in the characters. There is an epic story that is unmatched throughout time and has been told over and over, but have you stopped to wonder at the story of your own salvation from oblivion by Jesus. It is worth considering the work of salvation and how God brought this great gift through a child.

Text: Hebrews 2:1-4

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Wonder at the salvation of God.

Key Question: Why wonder at God's salvation?

1. It brings God's deliverance. (vv. 1-3a)

2. It bears God's declaration. (vv. 3b-4)

Wonder of the Son of God

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:45:00 -0500

Jesus holds many titles to us. To some he is savior, to some he is Lord. In this message Pastor FIkre Prince shares that who Jesus is is more than just his relationship to humanity, he is also divine. His divinity should never be stripped away from our understanding of him, instead we should take the time to marvel at who he is as the Son of God.

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Wonder at the greatness of God’s Son.

Key Question: How do we know the Son of God is greater than the angels?

1. Because of his sonship. (v. 5—6)

2. Because of his status. (vv. 7—9)

3. Because of his sovereignty. (vv. 10—14)

Wonder and the Supreme Savior

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:57:23 -0500

Christmas over time can become common if we let it. This season we want to take the time to slow down and consider the many aspects of Jesus that spark wonder at who he is and restore the joy of looking forward to not only Christmas Day, but him coming again. IN this message Pastor Fikre Prince urges us to dwell on the magnitude of a larger than life, supreme God, who chose to come to us as a little child and deliver us from sin and evil.

Text: Hebrews 1:1-4

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of Christ.

Key Question: Why is Jesus supreme?

1. His word is supreme. (vv. 1-2)

2. His worth is supreme. (v. 3)

3. His work is supreme. (vv. 3-4)

Invest Wisely

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:56:46 -0500

Where do you invest whats important to you? What you invest in shows where your heart is. In this message Jeff Totten shares that we need to invest wisely to see the right returns not just in thihs life, but the one to come.

Text: Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Gospel work is our great investment.

Key Question: Why should I generously invest in gospel work?

1. It is eternally secure. (vv. 19-20)

2. It directs your heart. (v. 21)

3. It clarifies your perspective. (vv. 22-23)

4. It reveals who you serve. (v. 24)

The Heart of The Tithe

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:29:52 -0500

When you hear the word tithe what comes to mind? Is it joy? Is it honor for God? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the instutution of the Tithe and what God's heart was for it at it's inseption. Heaviness, cynasism, and frustration should not be associated with giviing towards God, but honor and celebration should be.

Text: Deuteronomy 14:22–29

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God is always teaching his people to put him first.

Key Question: How does the tithe teach us to put God first?

1. The tithe teaches us priority. (v. 22)

2. The tithe teaches us perspective. (vv. 23-26)

3. The tithe teaches us provision. (vv. 27-29)

Ruled by our Possessions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:30:43 -0500

Do you identify as a GM guy or Ford lady? An Apple girl, or a Samsung Bro? Sometimes our identity can become overshadowed by our posessions and we develop a sense of worth based on what we have. In this sermon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a very real danger in the way many of us live, and our response and engagement with THINGS.

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Generosity protects us from being owned by the things we own.

Key Question: How do we guard against being owned by our stuff?

1. See the danger. (vv. 13-15)

2. Check your motives. (vv. 16-19)

3. Turn from greed. (vv. 20-21)

A New Economy

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:01:02 -0500

What is the most important part of a gift given? Is it the actual item, or is it something deeper? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the expereince of Jesus with his disples in the temple and a lesson he shares with them about the most important aspect of honoring God through generosity.

Text: Mark 12:41-44

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Generosity is marked by sacrifice, not selfish gain.

Key Question: What marks true generosity?

1. It's seen by God. (vv. 41–42)

2. It's measured by sacrifice. (v. 43)

3. It's motivated by faith. (v. 44)

Special: Generosity Starts with God- Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:29:24 -0500

Who is the most generous person you know? Why are they so generous? We ahve all been touched by the generosity of others and at times that generosity stands out as exceptional and changes our lives forever. When we think of the effects of generosity, we see how we can be a blessing to the world by modeling the most generous giver of all.

Text: John 3:16
BI: Because God is Generous, we should be generous.
Question: How is God generous?

God gave because of His love for us
God gave His very best for us
God gave so that we could live

Adopted to New Life

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:52:38 -0400

Have you ever felt unwanted or alone? Have you expereinced the sting of rejection? Mnay of us have known this hurt and the bible shares what is on the other side of that sting. It is the loving choice of adoption. In this message Pastor fIkre Prince shares that God so lovingly sent his son to bring us in to his protection and provision by means of adoption, and since we have been shown this great love we should extend it to others.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God.

Key Question: What does adoption show the world about who God is? Adoption displays...

1. God’s fatherly love. (vv. 3, 4a, 5)

2. God’s restorative power. (v. 4)

3. God’s glorious grace. (v. 6)

Beauty In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:49:52 -0400

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," is what the old adage says but what does it mean? What is Beauty and how should people ingage with that which is considered "beautiful." In this final message of the In Christ series, Pastor Fikre Prince shares a framework for understanding the origins of beauty, the importance of beauty, and our role in bringing about beauty into the the world.

Text: Ephesians 2:4-10

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we enjoy and create to reflect God’s Beauty.

Key Question: What does it mean to value Beauty as the people of God?

God is the source of beauty. (Psalm 19:1)
We are created to enjoy and create. (Ephesians 2:10)
Beauty points to Jesus. (Hebrews 1:3)

Goodness In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:36:05 -0400

How do you know if something is good or not? For the most part you need something to refernce it against. You test drive a car, you check reviews online, but how do you know what is good when it comes to eternal matters? In this sermon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that as God is the standard for God he deisres that you just expereince him to see what true goodness is.

Text: Psalm 34:8-10, Titus 3:4-6

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we receive and respond to God's goodness.

Key Question: What does it mean to value goodness as the people of God?

1. Taste it. (v. 8a)

2. Trust it. (v. 8b)

3. Seek it. (vv. 9-10)

Truth In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:35:40 -0400

"What is Truth?" that is a question that has been asked by people for centuries. It is a tense point in many of our lives in that it really is a question of value. How much do I value objective truth in light of my expereinces? Pastor Nick Bogardus shares in this message that God has very clear directives as to how we as believers should value truth, and how it should inform our lives.

Text: Isaiah 45:18-19; John 14:6;

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we see and live by the truth God has revealed.

Key Question: What does it look like to value truth as the people of God?

1. We love God’s truth. (John 8:31-32; Psalm 19:7-11)

2. We proclaim God’s truth. (Proverbs 12:17; Ephesians 4:15)

In Christ's Mission

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:08:01 -0400

Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going? You have been asked these questions many times in your life, but do you have an eternal answer for them. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that Jesus gives hs followers an answer to these questions that transends family, community, and career.

Text: Matthew 28:16 – 20

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, mission is the expression of our identity towards the world.

Key Question: How does being in Christ change the way we live on mission in the world?

1. We go with his authority. (vv. 16-18)

2. We pursue his purpose. (vv. 19-20a)

3. We carry his presence. (v. 20b)

Community In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:06:25 -0400

How do you make your faith in Christ practical to daily living? In what ways would the world know that you belong to Jesus? In this sermon Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that our living for Christ is also shown by the way that we live in community with one another.

Text: Acts 4:32–37

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, community is the expression of our identity toward one another.

Key Question: What values do a gospel community hold when Jesus—not self—is at the center?

1. We share one heart and soul. (v. 32a)

2. We give with open hands. (vv. 32b-35)

3. We strengthen one another. (vv. 36-37)

In Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:46:51 -0400

Who are you? When you consider the ssence of who you are what do you think of? There are no questions of greater importance than understanding who you are. In this series, we hope to guide you to an understanding of what it truely means to have your life IN CHRIST.

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ we find our true identity and mission.

Key Question: What does it mean to be God’s people in a world that has forgotten who it belongs to?

1. Know who you are. (v. 9a)

2. Know why you are here. (v. 9b)

3. Know what God did. (v. 10)

A Safe Place in Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:37:22 -0400

What happens when the storms of life hit? When everything goes left, where do you turn? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should not only turn to Jesus in our times of trouble but we should seek to dwell with Christ in the good times.

Text: Psalm 91:1-8

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Trusting in the Lord places us under his protection.

Key Question: Why should we trust fully in the Lord?

1. God secures with his presence. (vv. 1–2)

2. God shields with his faithfulness. (vv. 3–4)

3. God saves with his justice. (vv. 5–8)

A Meaningful Life in God

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:36:09 -0400

Have you ever felt like things in your life just don't add up? Are you trying to find meaning in work and life? In this message Pastor FIkre Prince shares how a meaningful life is a product of understanding and dwelling with the giver of life. In all the places you could live and work, working and living what God has called you to is the most meaningful.

Text: Psalm 90:13-17

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Dwelling in the Lord makes life meaningful.

Key Question: What does God provide to those who dwell in him?

1. Relief in our struggles. (vv. 13-14)

2. Joy in our days. (v. 15)

3. Meaning in our labors. (vv. 16-17)

Teach Us to Number Our Days

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:46:52 -0400

What happens at the end of our life? That is a question that many don't slow down long enough to ask. If we can take the time to stop and dwell on the auther and finisher of our lives than we should also evaluate our living. In Psalm 90 Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there are three things that help us give an honest evaluation of our decisions and direction in life.

Text: Psalm 90:5-12

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The unexamined life is the wasted life.

Key Question: How do we examine our lives well?

1. Confess our sins before God. (vv. 5-8)

2. Contemplate the brevity of human life. (vv. 9-10)

3. Consider the greatness of God. (vv. 11-12)

Dwelling with The Eternal God

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:54 -0400

Are you overwhelmed? Does it seem like things change just as you catch up to them? In a world of instability and anxiety how do we find calm and rest? In this first message of the series Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we can have rest in this life when we learn to Dwell in the presence of an eternal unchanging God.

Text: Psalm 90:1-4

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Dwelling in the Lord is eternally secure.

Key Question: Why is it good for the Lord to be our dwelling place?

1. God has always been. (vv. 1-2)

2. God will always be. (vv. 3-4)

Don't Get Senior-itis!

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:16:08 -0400

Does God's purpose and plan for his people stop after a certain age? Are those who have retired from professional work assigned to just sit and rest, or is there still an opportunity for spiritual impact? In this final message in the series You are Here Pastor Fikre Prince shares some priorities for maximizing spiritual impact opportunities in our senior years.

Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-3; 4:6-8

Sermon Summary:
Big Idea: Our final years provide irreplaceable opportunities for spiritual impact.

Key Question: What should our priorities be for maximizing the opportunity of our final years?

1. Godly impact. (2:1)

2. Gospel urgency. (4:6-7)

3. Confident hope. (4:8)

The Gift of Singleness

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:12:42 -0400

Are you a single person? Do you feel like you are missing out on something? I'm sure you have heard that God has a plan for you, but what if that plan is to feel and be complete in your singleness. This may sound like an oxymoron but in this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that singlness is a gift from God and he can equip you to maximize this gift for his glory and your blessing.

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-38
BI: Singleness is a gracious gift of God
Why would God gift singleness?
1. Singleness avoids certain worldly troubles(v.25-31)
2. Singleness enables undivided devotion (v.32-35)
3. Singles can expereince God's empowering grace (v.36-38)

Honoring Your Spouse

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:53:49 -0400

There are so many wonderful aspects of being married. There are also many challeneges. How do we navigate the challeneges in a way that keeps the realtionship thriving? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God's plan for marriage has always centered on Him being the bedrock of the relationship and each husband and wife remembering how to be honor the other well.

Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Spouses are called to mutually honor one another.

Key Question: How do wives and husbands show honor to one another?

1. Wives, follow your husband with respect. (vv. 1-6)

2. Husbands, lead your wife with love. (v. 7)

A Companion for the Journey

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:55:48 -0400

Do you have a good friendship? A person you can talk to and grow with, who will encourage you in your walk with Christ. Do you desire to be in a relationship? There are similarities in the qualities of life long friends and spouses that we should look out for if we hope to have lifelong companionship.

Text: Ephesians 5:22-33

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Dating is for discerning a gospel partner.

Key Question: How do you discern if a person is a good gospel partner?

1. Do they love and follow Jesus. (vv. 22-30)

2. Are they a lifelong partner. (v. 31)

3. Will they help you embody the mystery of the gospel. (vv. 32-33)

Don't Postpone Your Purpose

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:30:40 -0400

Are you waiting for something to happen before you begin your life? Do you need just one more degree, one more promotion, or one more thing before you will follow what God has called you to do? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince encourages those who are in waiting to trust the Lord and utilize the spacees they are in and the time that the have to influence the world for Christ.

Text: 1 Timothy 4:12

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God is calling you to lead by example right now.

Key Question: How can I live out my purpose right now?

1. Set an example in speech.

2. Set an example in conduct.

3. Set an example in love.

4. Set an example in faith.

5. Set an example in purity.

The Church that will Send and Go

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:22:38 -0400

The church has a particular mandate from Jesus to develop believers and to go and carry the gospel message to new places. Where are you your journey? Developing? Or going? In this final message of the Reach series Missionary Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares that there should be a commitment from every believer to go and share the gospel. The mandate is to go to near neighbors and to far off people, vut we all should be a part of the sending and going process.

Text: Acts 12:25-3:3

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The Church is not just a gathering place but a sending place.

Key Question: What does our gathering and sending look like?

1. A church that fasts and prays. (v. 2)

2. A church that is led by the Holy Spirit. (v. 2)

3. A church that sends the called. (v. 3)

The Mission is Unstoppable

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:29:12 -0400

In this life you have undoubtably faced opposition. Does that mean that God is not with you? Not neccisarily. In this message pastor Fikre Prince shares that if you choose to follow after Jesus their will be opposition to the gospel and your daily living, but scripture encourages us by telling us that though we face trilas of many kinds, the work of God will prevail.

Text: Acts 12:1-24

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s mission will not be stopped.

Key Question: What common hurdles must be overcome to advance the gospel?

Persecution can’t stop the mission. (vv. 1-5)
Prison can’t stop the mission. (vv. 4-6)
Powerful opponents can’t stop the mission. (vv. 19b-22)

Reaching Beyond the Walls

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:22:32 -0400

The Message of the Gospel is not only for those in the church, it is for everyone. So what methods does God use to spread the message of Jesus, it's not what you would think. In this message PAstor Ryan Russell shares that God uses a gospel centered church to carry the good news to a world in termoil.

Text: Acts 11:1-19-30

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Gospel centered churches reach out—to proclaim, to send, and to serve.

Key Question: What does a gospel centered church look like?

1. A church that proclaims the gospel wherever it goes. (vv. 19-21)

2. A church that raises up and sends out leaders. (vv. 22-26)

3. A church that serves others with sacrificial generosity. (vv. 27-30)

The Proclaimers

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 28 May 2025 11:31:34 -0400

What is the responsibility of every believer no matter how long they have followed Christ? We who are believers and followers of Christ should be telling the story of how Jesus changed us and the blessings and benefits of following him. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there are some distinctions that every christian should have and how they can have an affect on the world around them.

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10
BI: Christians are God’s distinct People, and are special to him

What makes Christians distinct?

1. Christians faith in Christ is what identifies and unifies them

2. Christians live in the mercies of God

3. Christians live a life that proclaims the change God has made in them

The Miracle of Mothering

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:48:30 -0400

There is something special about mothers. Whatever your actual situation when you consider the act of being loved by a mother, it brings thoughts of joy. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince considers the attributes of a disciple of Jesus as she walks out her faith, and shares how we can look to her example to see the power of God in our every day lives.

Text: Acts 9:32-42
BI: God moves in the faithfulness of godly women
1. We should serve others in the grace of God
2. We should have community impact and influence through the grace of God
3. We should know that God’s power is in the extraordinary and common miracles

Until Jesus Comes Again

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 05 May 2025 15:38:12 -0400

In our life filled with fast fashion, fast food, same-day delivery and viral fame we have grown accustomed to not waiting for what we want. The Christian faith, after 2 millinia, is still waiting for the return of our savior Jesus. In Acts 1, it is said that Jesus will return, but what should we do while we wait? In this final sermon of the Crowned series Pastor Fikre Prince shares the directives that Jesus leaves for every believer, and equips you to do the work of a witness.

Text: Acts 1:6–11

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus will return to complete his Kingdom.

Key Question: How should we live in light of Jesus’ return?

1. Stop guessing when. (vv. 6–7)

2. Start witnessing now. (v. 8)

3. Set your hope on his return. (vv. 10–11)

The King on the Throne

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:01:32 -0400

Christians often call Jesus king, and rightfully so. But how often do we consider what it truly means to live under the rule of a King? As the final days of Jesus earthly ministry comes to an end he ascends into heaven to take his place enthroned in heaven where he reigns forever, and Pastor Fikre Prince asserts that this should mean something to the believers daily living.

Big Idea: Jesus is enthroned as King.

Key Question: How does Jesus’ enthronement impact us today?

1. He rules over us. (Daniel 7:13-14)

2. He intercedes for us. (Hebrews 7:26, 8:1-2)

3. He commissions us. (Acts 1:6-11a, 2:33)

Jesus-The Ressurected King

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:18:56 -0400

The central tenant of the Christian faith is that Jesus died, was burried and resurrected. It is an unnatural chain of events for humanity to conclude the process of death with life, but it is the promise that comes to those who believe in the words of God. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince Challeneges us to process what we believe about the resurrrection and consider the words of several witnesses, and make a decision to live in the power of a resurrected king.

Text: Mark 15:37– 16:8

Big Idea: Jesus is the risen King.

Key Question: What do the key witnesses at Jesus’ resurrection have to say?

The Centurion – Jesus is the true King. (vv. 37 – 39)
Joseph – Jesus is the buried King. (vv. 42 – 47)
The Women – Jesus is the resurrected King. (vv. 1 – 8)
The Young Man – Jesus is the saving King. (v. 6)

The King is Here!

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:36:44 -0400

Palm Sunday marks a momentous occation in the life of the world and the ministry of Jesus. It commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in a royal procession, to shouts of Hosanna! Just like the people that surrounded Jesus then who had heard the stories, and seen the miracles, we too have to make a decision on if Jesus will be our King or will we reject him.

Text: Mark 11:1-14

Big Idea: Jesus arrives as the promised King!

Key Question: How will you respond to the arriving king?

1. Jesus’ arrival reveals Him as the promised King. (vv. 1-7; Zech 9:9)

2. Celebrate Him and receive His salvation. (vv. 8-10)

3. Reject Him and receive His judgment. (vv. 11-14)

For The Common Unity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:03:29 -0400

Communion is an ordinance or sacrament founded by the Lord Jesus himself. He brought his disciples together to share a meal and he told them to continue this practice until he returns. Just after this meal he goes to pray in the garden and again prays for his followers to be one, or united through him. Jesus had a heart for his people to be together, and in this message Pastor Ryan Russell shares how and why this Common unity should be important to us today.

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Communion shapes our relationship with Christ and with others.

Key Question: What is God’s desire for His people in the Lord’s Supper?

The Lord’s Supper Calls Believers to:

1. Unity with Christ. (vv. 23-25)

2. Personal reflection. (vv. 27-32)

3. Public proclamation. (vv. 26, 33-34)

Will you Die for Him?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:33:36 -0400

Are you willing to make a decision to follow Jesus and Live for Him? After seeing Jesus perfom miracle after miracle, and teach as no one ever has, Pastor Fikre Prince says that you must at somepoint make a decision. This seventh sign of raising Lazarus from the grave is an irrefutable showing of the power of Jesus to work in our lives.

Text: John 11:1-47

Big Idea: You can’t escape responding to Jesus.

Key Question: What makes it impossible to escape responding to Jesus?

1. His purpose is intentional. (vv. 1-16)

2. His passion is invitational. (vv. 17-37)

3. His power is irrefutable. (vv. 38-47)

Will Jesus Take away Suffering?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:41:44 -0400

If you opened your eyes this morning you probably didn't get far into your day before you encountered some level of suffering. It's hard to live in this world and not be touched by struggle and pain either in your life or in aomeone close to you. How do we deal with that? Is this what God intended for us to endure? In this message Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that God has an answer to these questions and he shares that there may even be purpose in the pain.

Text: John 9:1-41

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus opens eyes.

Key Question: How do you respond to the revelation of Jesus?

1. Are you curious? (vv. 8-12)

2. Are you skeptical? (vv. 13-17)

3. Are you afraid of others? (vv. 18-23)

4. Are you dismissive? (vv. 24-34)

5. Are you blind? (vv. 35-41)

Will You See Jesus for Who he Is?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:05:29 -0400

The stories surrounding the person of Jesus can lead to confusion about who he actually is. One of the best ways to know someone is to ask them to reveal themselves to us, or tell us who they are. When we desire to know Jesus, the best way that we can get to know him is by listening to his words about himself and pying attention to the things he does. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to view Jesus through the lens of scripture and not through the lens of our needs.

Text: John 6:14-21

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s people rightly know Jesus.

Key Question: How can you fail to rightly know Jesus?

1. When you engage him as only a great prophet. (v. 14)

2. When you exploit him as a political power. (v. 15)

3. When you erase him as the divine I AM. (vv. 16-21)

Why are you following Jesus?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:27:48 -0400

The term “going viral” has become a part of the vocabulary of the world because of how quickly content and information spreads around the world. The vitality can lead to good spreading or bad things spreading, but in any case it grows faster than expected. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince shares a message from the book of John where Jesus’ fame spread throughout the crowds and they saw something special about him as a leader, but Jesus knew what he really wanted to accomplish.

Text: John 6:1-15, 25-35
BI: We need to know our motives for following Jesus
1. Jesus is the greatest Leader
-He is Compassionate
-He is Collaborative
-He is Considerate
2. We need to be godly followers
-godly followers are humble
-godly followers are honest with themselves
Questions for yourself:
Do I have a right view of how Jesus is?
Am I following Jesus because I want what he gives?

Do you want to be Healed?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:37:16 -0500

Sin and brokeness has far reaching affects on our lives. It can change not just a momentary situation but it can alter our identity of our selves and others. Is there a remedy for this deep impact of brokeness? Pastor Chris Brooks shares a message that illustartes that there is a remedy and it's in the person of Jesus Christ. When we encouter Jesus, He asks us "Do you want to be healed?"

Text: John 5:1-18

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The scandal of Jesus is his divine authority.

Key question: How does Jesus demonstrate his divine authority?

1. He has the authority to heal. (vv. 1-9a)

2. He has the authority to command. (vv. 9b-14)

3. He has the authority to work. (vv. 15-18)

Will you take Jesus at his word?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:59:26 -0500

Faith is an essential part of the Christian's life. It's the first choice we must make, in following Jesus, "Do you Believe?" When we pray and when we read the word of God, each moment is another opportunity to ask ourselves will we believe what God has spoken. IN this third message of the Signs of the King series, Pastor Fikre Prince share's that signs and miracles are a part of how God reveals himself, but God is still moving even when we don't see it, and we can just trust his words.

Text: John 4:46-54
Big Idea: You don’t need a sign!
1. Will you believe without conditions? (vv. 46-48)
2. Will you ask without doubt? (vv. 49-50)
3. Will you trust without wavering? (vv. 51-54)

Will you Taste and See?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:12:40 -0500

Who do you turn to first when you face challenges in life? Are you unsure who you can trust? In one of the most talked about signs of his greatness Jesus responds when he is trusted with a major problem, and what he does causes many to believe in him. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that no problem is too small or too big to bring to Jesus, and if we trust him we will be surprised and blessed by the outcome.

Test: John 2:1-11
Big Idea: In every circumstance, always lean on Jesus.
Key Question: What does it mean to lean on Jesus?
1. We must come to Jesus. (vv. 1-5)
2. We must fully obey Jesus. (vv. 6-8)
3. We must receive the gift of Jesus. (vv. 9-11)

What are you Searching for?

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:33:47 -0500

What are you searching for? Have you been earnestly seeking for meaning and purpose? Have you considered Jesus? People have always sought after a purpose for being and thriving, but often times have turned to temporary things to provide eternal meaning. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares what happens when we bring our questions to Jesus, even our most bizare and tough thoughts. There is an answer, and once we expereince the presence of the king, we will be filled with a joy that will make faith contagious.

Text: John 1:43-51
Big Idea: an invitation to investigate Jesus can lead to spiritual illumination
Pt.1 Jesus responds to our questions
Pt.2 Invite others to experience Jesus
Pt.3 Jesus will reveal to you who you really are

Praying to Make His Name known

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:13:38 -0500

What is intersession? What is our role in the sharing of the gospel? How do we connect with others around our common faith in Christ? in this final message of the Why Pray? series, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya affirms that prayer is a principle action of believers and one of the most important ways we can connect with God and others. He encourages us to "bother God on behalf of someone."

Text: John 17:20 - 26

Big Idea: Why Pray? To Know God & Make Him Known

Key Question: What does Jesus desire for His followers?

Jesus desires that we experience God’s Unity (v. 20 – 23)
Jesus desires that we experience God’s Glory (v. 24)*
Jesus desires that we experience God’s Love (v. 25 - 26)*

Praying for the Glory of God

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:25:04 -0500

Prayer is an awkward human expression. Apart from faith it seems to be a silly act. To the Christian though, prayer is an essential expression of belief and reliance on the God of Heaven. The simple act of prayer is a part of our devotion to the sustaining benevolent father of creation. In this opening message to the Why Pray? series, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to read through John 17 to understand the heart of Jesus through his prayer in the garden before he is crucified.

Text: John 17:1-5

Big Idea: Why Pray? To glorify God.

Key Question: How does prayer glorify God?

1. When we acknowledge God as Father. (v. 1)

2. When we acknowledge Jesus as the Son. (vv. 2-3)

3. When we acknowledge the glory of Christ. (vv. 4-5)

Praying to be more like Christ

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:45:12 -0500

One of the most humbling characteristics of God to witness is His generosity. The way that we see God provide for his people time and time again should spur us on to want to be more like Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Abe Phillip asks do people see the love of God when they see you? What does your witness to the world say about you and about God?

Text: John 17:6-9

Big Idea: Why Pray? To know the generosity of God.

Key Question: What has God given?

1. God has given us to Christ. (vv. 6, 9)

2. Christ has given us God’s Word. (vv. 7-8)

Praying for God's Protection

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Does it seem like there are more and more dangers to your life and health each day? Every moment carries with it concerns for ourselves our families and livelihoods, and sometimes even concerns over our salvation. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that one of the principal reasons to pray is to see God's protection in your life. In John 17, Jesus prays for our protection, and it serves as a model for how we are to pray for ourselves and others.

Text: John 17:10-16

Big Idea: Why Pray? To seek God’s Protection.

Key Question: Can we be confident when we pray for God’s protection? Yes because…

1. God keeps us in salvation. (vv. 10-12)

2. God keeps us in his joy. (vv. 13-14)

3. God keeps us from the evil one. (vv. 15-16)

Praying for Your Purpose

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:12:49 -0500

How does a creation know it's purpose and design? This statement of intent can only be given by its creator. We often are concerned with what our calling and purpose is, but many seek an answer without consulting our creator. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that prayer is the perfect vehicle to find an answer to one of life's most challenging questions.

Text: John 17:17-19

Big Idea: Why pray? To know our purpose.

Key Question: How do we find and fulfill our purpose?

1. Through being purified by God's Word. (v. 17)

2. Through being sent in his service. (v. 18)

3. Through being set apart with Christ. (v. 19)

Live with Conviction

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:29:49 -0500

In all the goals you are setting for the new year, how many will lead you closer to God and his purposes for you? It can be a challenge to set Christ centered goals but in this special message Mika Juuhl encourages us to run the race that has been set before us, and to- measure success God’s way.

Text:2 Timothy 4:1-8
BI: A life lived fully for Jesus is the best way to live
1. We need to seek truth in our lives
2. There is a great reward for a life well lived

Christ, The Light of Peace

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:54:27 -0500

Do you have peace in your heart and mind? Many people spend their days, and money trying to find a way to make peace with the life they live. If personal struggles aren't enough there are political, economic, and familial battles that we have to navigate. God does not leave us to succumb to our anxieties, but He has provided peace from war, peace for our future and peace to live in the meantime.

Text: Isaiah 9:5
Big Idea: The coming of Christ ultimately brings the death of war.

Key Question: How does the coming of Christ bring peace?

1. Through the ultimate end of wartime.

2. Through the promise of peacetime.

3. Through the vision of how to live in the meantime.

Christ, the Light of Love and Liberty

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:39:20 -0500

Love is a often complex to explain, but with the birth of Jesus, and the life he lived, it becomes easier to understand. Jesus came to provide liberty from the captivity of Sin and to restore the relationship of people and Yahweh. In doing these things Jesus in all things shows to power and practice of Love.

Text: Isaiah 9:4
Big Idea: The coming of Christ brings liberty to enslaved sinners.

Key Question: Who does Jesus free us from?

1. Jesus frees us from the burden of sin.

2. Jesus crushes the pain of Satan’s accusation.

3. Jesus defeats the tyrant of death.

Christ, The light of Joy

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:42:24 -0500

Advent is a season of hope, where we look forward to the coming of the messiah. During the season of waiting, we remember that as Jesus came into the world, he brought the light that radiates and changes the lives of all who encounter him. In this second wee Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the Light of Joy that comes with the promised messiah, and how we can have that joy no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in.

Text: Isaiah 9:3

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The coming of Christ is the light of joy.

Key Question: How does Jesus fill our lives with joy?

1. Jesus grows his family.

2. Jesus brings us to a table of celebration.

3. Jesus gives us forever joy.

The Light of Hope

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:05:49 -0500

When life seems to be overwhelming, and crashing in on all sides, does God leave us alone to fend for ourselves? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God not only sees that we are struggling, but He sends a remedy to provide light and freedom in every situation. He sends Hope through Christ.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-2

Big Idea: The coming of Christ is the light of hope.

Key Question: How is Jesus the hope we need?

1. With Jesus, our gloom is overcome with glory. (v. 1)

2. With Jesus, our darkness is overcome with light. (v. 2

Giving Love Greatly

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:57:16 -0500

What is the greatest command of God? Jesus is asked this important question and his response life altering. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks to Matthew 22:34-40 to help us to understand 2 keys to understanding the scriptures.

Text: Matthew 22:24-40
BI: We will understand the scriptures better through the lenses of Loving God, and Loving our Neighbor.
PT1: Learn to Love the Lord with every part of your being
PT2: Learn to Love your neighbor in the same ways you love yourself

Walking in the Gospel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:49:16 -0500

When Paul says to walk in the spirit, what does he mean? And how do we do it? This is a great question to have an answer to and in this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares how we are to grow in our faith by walking in the spirit.

Text: Galatians 5:25 – 6:18

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Keep in step with God’s Spirit.

Key Question: How do we stay in step with the Spirit?

1. Walk in Christ-centered community. (vv. 5:26-6:10)

2. Walk in Christ-centered freedom. (vv. 6:11-18)

Live by the Spirit

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:02:23 -0500

Does it feel like there is a war or struggle going on inside of you to live like Christ? If you feel this tension, it's because there is a real battle going on each day between your flesh and your spirit. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the litmus test to determine if you are living according to the flesh or according to the spirit.

Text: Galatians 5:16-26
Big Idea: Walk with the Spirit and win against the flesh.

Key Question: How do we walk with the Spirit?

1. By recognizing our inner struggle. (vv. 16-18)

2. By honestly acknowledging the fruit of our life. (vv. 19-23)

3. By putting the flesh to death in Christ. (vv. 24-26)

For Freedom

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:56:15 -0400

Does the Christian life feel overwhelming with rules and unfruitful religion? That's not the way it is supposed to be. In this sermon, Pastor Fikre shares that Christ came to deliver us from the weight of rituals and bring us into the freedom of relationship with the father.

BI: Experience the Freedom that Christ has come to Give.

How do I experience this freedom?

Pt.1- Value the freedom that comes in Christ

Pt.2- Stay away from old influences that cannot bring salvation

Pt.3- Love one another

The Gospel of Promise

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:43:45 -0400

What does the story of our past say about the calling of God on our lives? Our origin stories have an effect of how we view and interpret our lives and God's influence on it. In this message Pastor Nick Bogardus, shares that you don't have to work your story to make something of yourself, but that God has already done the work through your life and made you something valuable.

Text: Galatians 4:21-31

Big Idea: We are children of the promise and free in Christ.

Key Question: Where can I find true freedom?

1. The law brings slavery. (vv. 21-25)

2. The gospel brings freedom. (vv. 26-28)

3. Stand firm in your freedom. (vv. 29-31)

The Gospel's Formation

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:07:57 -0400

Have you ever felt like there were competing thoughts on your spiritual growth and knowing God? You're not alone. The Apostle Paul warns the church at Galatia that there are people who are trying to convince them to turn away from the truth of Jesus Christ, and submit themselves to empty religion. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at this passage of scripture to urge believers not to be swayed by vein ideas from new teachers and forsake the foundation of Christ's good news.

Text: Galatians 4:8-20

Big Idea: Gospel formation brings freedom.

Key Question: How are we formed by the gospel?

1. Remember our former bondage. (vv. 8-11)

2. Return to our former zeal. (vv. 12-16)

3. Receive Christ’s formative work. (vv. 17-20)

Your Gospel Identity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:34:50 -0400

What comes to mind when you are asked about your identity? Is it your occupation? Ethnicity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that the Gospel has far reaching effects to change our Identity and it should revolutionize how you see yourself. The effect of gospel on who we are supersedes ethnicity, and occupation and provides change at the heart.

Text: Galatians 3:15-4:7

Big Idea: We are no longer slaves but sons and heirs of God.

Key Question: How should we live in light of these gospel truths?

1. The powerlessness of the law. (vv. 15-18)

2. The purpose of the law. (vv. 19-24)

3. The promise of adoption. (vv. 3:25-4:7)

The Blessing of The Gospel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:35:26 -0400

There is a blessing that is in the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is not restrictive, but freeing. In this message from the series Good News, Pastor Ryan Russell shares the blessing that comes with believing and following Jesus.

Text: Galatians 3:1-14

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s blessing comes by faith alone in Christ alone.

Key Question: How do we experience the blessings of God?

1. Do the Spirit’s blessings come by works? (vv. 1-5)

2. Does the blessing of justification come by ethnic pedigree? (vv. 6-9)

3. Does the blessing of redemption come by obeying the law? (vv. 10-14)

The Gospel + Nothing Else

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:22:22 -0400

There is a simplicity to faith in Christ that often times gets lost in man-made qualifications. Have you ever considered that Salvation is through faith in Christ alone? and not through works also? This sermon series, Good News, will help you to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it is freedom from the bondage of sin.

Text: Galatians 2:1-21

Big Idea: Nothing but the gospel is needed.

Key question: What does the gospel give us?

1. The gospel is our source of freedom. (vv. 1-5)

2. The gospel is our source of ministry. (vv. 6-14)

3. The gospel is our source of justification. (vv. 15-21)

The Transformative Gospel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:53:44 -0400

Have you ever seen the power of God? I think you have. Often times, Christians overlook the evidence of God's power working to transform their lives day by day, but it is that testament that can help others know that God can change them too. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the story of the apostle Paul's conversion and reminds us that the Gospel of Christ can change anyone, even a former persecutor of the faith.

Text: Galatians 1:11-24

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God’s Gospel is revelation that transforms.

Key Question: What does gospel transformation look like?

1. The gospel reveals our sin. (vv. 11-14)

2. The gospel reveals Christ. (vv.15-16)

3. The gospel reveals our destiny. (vv. 17-24)

The Uniqueness of the Gospel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:50:19 -0400

With so much information available to us at any moment, how do we discern what is good? How do we truly know good news and the message that will change lives? In this opening sermon from the letter to the Galatians Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a uniqueness about what is called the Good News in scripture that should make it stand head and shoulders over everything else.

Text: Galatians 1:1-10

Big Idea: The gospel is unique.

Key Question: What makes the gospel unique?

1. The source of the gospel. (vv. 1-2)

2. The heart of the gospel. (vv. 3-5)

3. The exclusivity of the gospel. (vv. 6-10)

God is Enough for Me

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:10:50 -0400

How much is enough for you? With all the things that we accumulate in this life, when do you get to a place of contentment? What could provide you with contentment? In this final message of the metamorphosis series, Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Hebrews 13 that we can keep ourselves free from the love of money by keeping our love and dependency of God as a priority.

Text: Hebrews 13:5,6
Big Idea: Contentment comes when we love God, not money.

Key Question: How can I embrace contentment?

1. Renounce loving money. (v. 5a)

2. Remember God’s promise. (v. 5b)

3. Respond with confident faith. (v. 6)

Good News From Adversity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:27:01 -0400

What good can come from struggle? If trouble, problems and adversity are a naturally occurring part of life how can we deal with it without falling into despair? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince posits that with the right mindset we can see the good that God is doing even in the midst of trials.

Text: Philippians 1:12 - 21

Big Idea: See adversity as opportunity for gospel advancement.

Key Question: How can we experience adversity as opportunity?

1. Remember endurance inspires faith. (vv. 12 - 14)

2. Rejoice in gospel proclamation. (vv. 15 – 18a)

3. Realize adversity is a win-win. (vv. 18b - 21)

Breaking Apathy

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:53:02 -0400

Does your life feel dry and disconnected from true friendships? Do you feel emotionless, and are unable to feel joy? You may be expereinceing apathy. Apathy can infiltrate every area of our lives if it goes unchecked, but God has a remedy for this inability to feel. Pastor Fikre continues the series, Metamorphosis, with a message that looks at the thoughts and actions that will rouse believers to life again.

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Big Idea: Gospel urgency defeats apathy.

Key Question: How do we live with gospel urgency?

1. Devote yourself to love. (vv. 7-8)

2. Demonstrate hospitality. (v. 9)

3. Diligently serve. (vv.10-11)

A Godly Ambition

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:51:46 -0400

What drives you? What makes you pursue a particular career or education? Our Ambitions drive us down particular paths before we ever really know what ambition is. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Colossians 3, that after we have begun a journey with Christ our ambitions and desires should be conformed to His ambitions and desires. And this Ambition will be a source of peace and not discouragement.

Text: Colossians 3:1-17
Big Idea: God's work changes our ambition.

Key Question: How do we embrace our new ambition?

1. Recognize our spiritual position. (vv. 1-4)

2. Put off worldly ambition. (vv. 5-11)

3. Put on godly ambition. (vv. 12-17)

The God of Peace vs Anxiety

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:49:59 -0400

Our emotions are gifts from God to help us to understand and respond to our world around us, but what happens when those emotions get out of hand and begin to trample over our lives? In this special sermon and interview Pastor Fikre Prince invites Lakeisha Prince to share wisdom from a Christian clinical therapist perspective on how to deal with uncontrolled anxiety. The message continues through Philippians 4 to help us to understand the power and perspective of the God of Peace.

Text: Philippians 4:6-9
Big Idea: God is able to transform anxiety to peace.

Key Question: How can my anxiety be transformed to peace?

1. Pray with gratitude. (vv. 6-7)

2. Meditate on what is good. (v. 8)

3. Live out God’s Word. (v. 9)

Contending for the faith

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:09:23 -0400

When someone says something about Jesus that you know or feel is incorrect, what do you do? Do you just nod your head and let them continue to talk or do you challenge erroneous ideas of God? Jude helps is to understand the dangers of letting false ideologies about Jesus fester within the congregation and gives us an understand of how we can combat them and contend for the faith.

Text: Jude 17-25

Big Idea: Contend for the faith!

Key Question: How can we safeguard against false teaching?

1. Remember the Word. (vv. 17-19)

2. Strengthen your faith. (vv. 20-21)

3. Extend mercy to others. (vv. 22-23)

4. Trust in God’s mighty power. (vv. 24-25)

Our Place in God's Work- 3 John

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:52:03 -0400

Do you ever feel like you're not sure what you should be doing as a follower of Jesus? We can become preoccupied with calling and mission discovery and overlook one of the most fundamental parts of being a Christian. In this message, Micah Williams shares 3 key practices of the mature believer to help give us guidance to what spiritual maturity looks like.

Big Idea: God is pleased with those who advance the gospel.

Key Question: What does gospel advance look like for everyday people?

1. Support those who labor for the gospel. (vv. 5-8)

2. Warn those who discourage others from the gospel. (vv. 9-10)

3. Imitate those who honor the gospel. (vv. 11-15)

A Foundation for Flourishing-2 John

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:47:34 -0400

How do we live out the Gospel in an increasingly hostile society? Have Christians ever faced opposition, yet still found a way to flourish in their faith? The answer to those questions can be found in the little letter of 2 John. In this message from the series Big Ideas from Little Books, Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that in the midst of struggles and persecution we should love each other in the faith and encourage each other in the truth of God's word.

Text: 2 John
Big Idea: The Church flourishes in God’s truth.

Key Question: How can we build ourselves up in God’s truth?

Practice love and obedience. (v. 1 – 6)
Discern truth from falsehood. (v. 7 – 13)

Gospel Reformed Relationships-Philemon

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:51:07 -0400

Is there a limit to the application of the gospel in our lives? The gospel should inform every area of our lives including how we develop and care for relationships. In this series we look to some of the shorter texts of scripture to reveal the bigger picture of the power of the Gospel. In this message from the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should be able to welcome in new brothers and sisters, as well as help bring reconciliation because of the gospel.

Text: Philemon

Big Idea: Gospel fellowship reforms social relationships.

Key Question: How does the gospel reform our relationships?

1. The gospel unites us as a spiritual family. (vv. 1 – 13)

2. The gospel transforms social status. (vv. 14 – 16)

3. The gospel compels reconciliation. (vv. 17 – 21)

Go! Until All have Heard.

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:37:17 -0400

People of faith have always worked in some way to help end human suffering in this life, but what about working to prevent an eternal suffering? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince urges believers to commit to working to share their faith in Christ and be discipled until all have heard.

Text: Romans 15:14-21

Big Idea: Reach until all have heard.

Key Question: How do we reach the world with the Gospel?

1. Believers disciple one another in mission. (vv. 14-16)

2. We are empowered by Christ. (vv. 17-19)

3. We go until all have heard. (vv. 20-21)

The Power of The Gospel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:19:02 -0400

Have you ever considered the magnitude of the gospel? If God has loved us enough to send Jesus to die for us, so that we could be returned to His presence, how should we live? What should we say? In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the power that resides in the Gospel and how it changes everything for everyone, but especially in the life of the believer.

Text: Romans 1:8-17

Big Idea: The gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.

Key Question: How do we live out the power of the gospel to reach the world?

1. Believers live with a faith and longing to go. (vv. 8-13)

2. We recognize the power for all who believe. (vv. 14-15)

3. We are not ashamed of the gospel. (vv. 16-17)

What God Says about... Femininity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:27:03 -0400

What are the characteristics of a godly woman? Where do we draw our references for what a woman should aspire to be like? These are questions that have profound impact if our sources are incorrect but can do immeasurable good if we have the right one. God gives us a glimpse into the character, and habits of a woman of noble character. Pastor Fikre Prince engages the text of Proverbs 31 to continue the series What God Says About..., to glean from wisdom for the description of an excellent woman.

Text: Proverbs 31:10-31

Big Idea: Godly women are an essential part of the world, the church, and the home.

Key Question: How should we honor the women in our lives?

1. Acknowledge her value. (vv. 10-12)

2. Affirm her work. (vv. 13-27)

3. Applaud her character. (vv. 28-31)

What God Says About...Work

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:05:21 -0400

Do you love the work that you do? What is the proper understanding we should have about work from a biblical perspective? From the begining of biblical history we read of work and labor, but not in the same way that it is talked about today. God establishes work in Eden and it is good and a blessing. In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares that work has purpose and it matters not only to our families and communities, but it matters also to God.

Big Idea: Our work is a calling from God.

Key Question: What obstacles keep us from fulfilling our calling to work?

1. Laziness. (6:6-11; 12:24)

2. Distractedness. (12:11; 14:23)

3. Selfishness. (16:3)

What God Says about Sex

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:09:27 -0400

Where did you first learn about sex? Have you ever considered that the creator of humanity would have a plan for sex? The bible has a directive for what is right and what is wrong pertaining to sex. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares some Proverbial wisdom to help us know that sex is good if expressed in godly ways.

Text: Proverbs 5:15-19, 6:25-28, 7:21-27
Big Idea: Sex is a good gift from God
Key Question: How do we honor God with our sex lives?

Delight in your spouse (5:15-19)
Honor wise boundaries (6:25-28)
Understand Adultery's Danger (7:21-27)

What God Says About Friendship

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:38:47 -0400

It has been said that you are the average of the top 5 people, or friends, you spend time with. If that is the case, what type of person are you? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince challenges us with the characteristics of friendships that we should seek out as well as the type of friend that we should aspire to be.

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Who we walk with influences where we go.

Key Question: What kind of friends do we need? And/Or What kind of friends do we need to be? Friends who…

1. Love with sincerity. (vv. 18:24, 19:4, 6, 17:17; 20:6)

2. Provide encouragement and correction. (vv. 27:5-6, 27:9, 27:17)

3. Seek after righteousness. (vv. 22:11, 24-25, 16:28, 12:26, 17:9)

What God says about Our Words

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:24:56 -0400

We speak thousands upon thousands of words each day, and we hear many thousands more. What is the weight of those words that we say and listen too, on our lives and eternity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the biblical view of words and how we should use them to the glory of God.

Text: Proverbs 18:21
Sermon Summary:
Big Idea: Our words bring life and cause death. (18:21a)
Key Question: How can we ensure that our words bring life to others?

1. Speak less and listen more. (10:19; 15:28)

2. Speak grace and encouragement. (15:1, 4; 16:24

3. Speak truth and challenge. (6:16-19; 10:31-32; 27:5)

What God Says About Wisdom

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:51:24 -0400

What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge? There is no shortage of people sharing knowledge today, but how do we know what to trust? In this message Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the value of seeking wisdom over just common knowledge and worldly ways.

Text: Proverbs 3:13-26

Big idea: God’s wisdom is supremely precious.

Key question: Why is wisdom so valuable?

1. By wisdom we live the good life. (vv. 13a, 16-18)

2. By wisdom God created the world. (vv. 19-20)

3. By wisdom we are protected from evil. (vv. 21-26)

Believe in the Resurrection

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:45:38 -0400

Do you believe in the resurrected Christ? We are confronted with objections about the life death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth and these objections from others may turn into doubt in us. God is not afraid to address your doubts and even your fears. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince helps us to see that Jesus leans in to answer our concerns if we do the work to make them known and seek to find truth.

Text: John 20:24-29

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: The living Jesus invites us to believe in Him!

Key Question: Why should I believe in Jesus?

1. Jesus knows our doubts. (vv. 24-25)

2. Jesus answers our fears. (vv. 26-27)

3. Jesus blesses our faith. (vv. 28-29)

Belief that is Seen

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:47:33 -0400

Do you Believe in Jesus the risen son of God? Do you Believe that he alone has the power to save us from life apart from the Father? If no, take the time to get to know Him through the BIble and other believers. If yes, how can your belief in Christ be seen in your daily living? In this timely message by Pastor Victor Nuwamanya, you will learn the essence and impact of Belief in Jesus.

Text: John 12:12-21

Big Idea: Believing in Jesus shows in our lives.

Key Question: How does truly believe in Jesus show up in our lives?

1. You honor Jesus as king. (vv.12-15)

2. You bear witness to Jesus’ work. (vv.16-19)

3. You pursue Jesus’ presence. (vv. 20-21)

Personal Renewal and Community Change- Confessions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:16:41 -0400

The personal involvement of God in our lives can make us think that our blessing and renewal is all that He is concerned with, but King David’s prayer in Palm 51 helps us to know otherwise. When we experience personal transformation, the healing merciful touch of God, we realize that If he can change me than He can change anyone. In this final installment of the series Confessions, Pastor Fikre Prince, shares that not only should personal renewal spark community revival but that healing for the community brings God delight.

Text: Psalm 51
Big Idea: Personal Renewal Inspires Communal Revival

Key Question: How does personal renewal inspire communal revival?

1. Personal Confession pleads for communal renewal. (v. 18)

2. Communal renewal enjoys God’s delight. (v. 19)

A Heart after God-Confessions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:43:58 -0400

What should happen when you experience the loving restoration of the Lord? After you have been redeemed and have felt the love of the Lord, it should provoke you to worship and adore him. King David prays, “Create in me a clean heart…” and in doing so he leans on the Lord for his restoration, but he continues on to say “my mouth will declare your praise.” After you have felt his hand, you should worship the Lord.

Text: Psalm 51:7-17
Big Idea: God’s Restoration Leads us into Worship.

Key Question: How do I experience Renewal and what should it do to us when we experience it?

1. Ask God for restoration. (vv. 7-12)

2. Respond to God’s grace with genuine worship. (vv. 13-17)

It’s on me- Confessions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:31:58 -0500

Have you ever broken a rule? If you’re breathing I’m sure the answer is yes. Did you apologize? So much of our human experience deals with forgiveness and apologies toward one another, but what about when we break God’s rules? In Psalm 51 we see a model for how to apologize and restore a right relationship. This helps us to have the right perspectives in repentance towards God, but is also helpful as we strive to have meaningful relationships with others.

Text: Psalm 51:3-6
Big Idea: Confession requires that I take responsibility for my sin.
How do I own up to my sin?

Acknowledge that God is just(v.3-4)
Confess our Fallen Nature (v.5)
Receive the wisdom of God (v.6)

God's Immeasurable Mercy- Confessions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:37:57 -0500

Is the God of the Bible merciful? With all the evil that exists in the world today, how could a loving God leave us in the midst of it? In this second sermon of the series Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, Pastor Fikre Prince, shares that not only is the God of the Bible capable of mercy, but that it is a a part of who He describes himself to be. He continues the thought that if He is Merciful, than what does that mean for us who are in need of mercy?

Text: Psalm 51:1-2
Big Idea: God is the giver of mercy.

Key Question: How do I receive God's mercy?

1. By appealing to the character of God. (v. 1)

2. By appealing to the cleansing power of God. (v. 2)

When God Confronts Our Sin

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:05:09 -0500

What does it mean to confess? Is confession necessary for repentance? In short, yes. In this opening to the series, Confessions: Erasing shame and experiencing renewal, Pastor Fikre Prince considers the model of King David’s confession to see what are key elements of true confession.

Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Big Idea: The Lord confronts our sin so we can experience renewal.

Key Question: Why is confrontation for renewal needed?

1. Because we are blind to our own sin. (vv. 1-6)

2. Because we have despised the Word of God. (vv. 7-12)

3. Because the Lord will forgive our sin. (v. 13)

Faith in the Face of Lions

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:17:23 -0500

Does it ever seem like your struggles are pointless and must be the result of an uncaring God or ambivalent universe? Have you found yourself search for hope in a world that seems to be corrupt on every side? The book of Daniel will help you to see that though struggles come and their are people who do terrible things, God can still deliver you out of their hands and even change the hearts of evil men. In this final message, in the series Daniel- Clash of Cultures, Pastor Fikre Prince share 4 takeaways from being faithful to God even in the midst of persecution.

Text: Daniel 6:1-28
Big Idea: Be faithful, God delivers!

Key Question: What does a life of faithfulness to God do?

1. Christian faithfulness exposes cultural opposition. (vv. 1-9)

2. Christian faithfulness cultivates uncompromising character. (vv. 10-11)

3. Christian faithfulness reveals Divine deliverance. (vv. 12-24)

4. Christian faithfulness sparks spiritual awakening. (vv. 25-28)

When You Know Better- Daniel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:32:11 -0500

When you know better, you should do better. How often do we find ourselves in cycles of sin or struggle because we desire to do whatever our heart desires? Pastor Fikre Prince brings up the consequence of God's judgement in our known sin and rebellion.

Text: Daniel 5
What happens when we reject God's reign in our lives?

We will blashpheme The Most High God (v.1-12)
We will repeat sins of our past (v.13-23)
We will experience God's Judgement (v.24-31)

Pride and Madness-Daniel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:52:10 -0500

Does God save powerful and successful people? People consider the affluence of the wealthy, famous, and powerful to be an escape from the need for God, but in Daniel chapter 4 we see that God even desires for those that would seem to have it all, honor Him as Most High. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at both men featured in this text and their relationship to each other as well as God, to determine how we should honor those Lord above all else.

Text: Daniel 4
Big Idea: Honor God above all else
1. God reveals our sin
2. God judges our sin
3. God provides restoration after sin

Faith in the Fire-Daniel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:05:58 -0500

Courage and faith are often unknown until we experience trials. There is quite possibly no greater trial than when your life is on the line for being obedient to God. We all face trials of various kinds, but scripture encourages us to be faithful to God even in the most bleak of circumstances. In this review of Daniel chapter 3, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the example set by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah)

Text: Daniel 3
Big Idea: Courageous faith rejects idolatrous worship.

Key Question: How do we live with courageous faith in a hostile culture?

1. Reject cultural idolatry. (v. 1 – 12)

2. Refuse to compromise. (v. 13 – 18)

3. Trust in God’s deliverance. (v. 19 – 30)

God is Greater than all of your Circumstances -Daniel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:01:31 -0500

What you believe about God will often be tested through circumstances that reveal the limits of your control. When you have no power to change your situation, how will you still glorify God and see your spirit thrive? In the 2nd chapter of Daniel we see this situation play out and Daniel is forced to rely on the power of God to save his life. Will you?

Text: Daniel 2
Big Idea: God is greater

God’s wisdom is greater (Seek the wisdom of God for your situation.)
God’s Kingdom is greater (Work to build the kingdom of God.)
God’s Authority is greater (Honor the word of God over the word of man.)

Welcome to the World- Daniel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:56:41 -0500

Have you ever felt challenged to live out your devotion to the Lord, while building a life in this world? In this post-Christian society, it can feel as if you are alone and at a disadvantage when trying to adhere to the teachings of Jesus, but God has given us an example of how to endure the troubles of this life. In this new series, Daniel: Clash of Cultures, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to trust in God through the tough moments but recognize the real opposition to you growing in your faith.

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Date: January 7, 2024

Big Idea: God is sovereign over our cultural circumstances

Key Question: How do we remain loyal to God in a hostile culture

1. Recognize the cultural influences. (vv. 1-7)

2. Remain dependent on God. (vv. 8-16)

3. Receive his divine favor. (vv. 17-21)

Going on to Maturity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:05:38 -0500

Have you considered spiritual goals as you begin a new year? In all of your planning and goal setting for the coming year, plan to be more devout and spiritually mature as well. Pastor Fikre Prince looks at Hebrews 5:11-6:3 to consider the necessity for striving for maturity in our Christian walk no matter how long we have been believers. He contends that we should desire and target to be more devout to God as time goes on.

Hebrews 5:11-6:3
Spiritual maturity should be a pursuit of the devout Christian.
We should strive to:

Understand biblical salvation and our relationship to God
Understand what it means to be in biblical community
Understand the Hope of a biblical future

Recognizing your spiritual condition-Emmanuel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:18:49 -0500

It can be easier to asses our physical or mental condition, but what about your spiritual condition? Do you know the state of your relationship with God? Jesus came to help us to see the difference between God and man, and how he can bridge that gap. He is the incarnation of redemption. Guest speaker Micah Williams.

Text: Galatians 4:1-7
Embrace God’s Redemption in Jesus
How do we do this?

Recognize your spiritual condition
Trust in God’s saving Action
Receive God’s Adoption

Incarnate Humility-Emmanuel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:36:01 -0500

Is it worth it to live humbly? Are the lives that we lead conducive to following the model of humility that Christ showed when He came? In this third installment of the series, Emmanuel: God with Us, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya encourages us to examine our disposition towards others and admonishes us to live as Christ lived.

Text: Philippians 2:3-8

Sermon Title: The Incarnation of Humility

God's Incarnate Eloquence- Emmanuel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:29:47 -0500

When you communicate with God, how do you hear from Him? Many times when we consider prayer, we only focus on the part where our petition or thanksgiving is voiced, but God has spoken to us in a very clear and real way to guide us in this life as an answer to those prayers. In this message Pastor Victor Nuwamanya encourages us to listen to the creator of all things, and hear his word for our lives.

Text Hebrews 1:1-4
Big Idea: Hear God’s ultimate word.

Key Question: How is Jesus God’s ultimate word?

1. Jesus is God’s creating word. (v. 1 – 2)

2. Jesus is God’s revealing word. (v. 3a)

3. Jesus is God’s saving word. (v. 3b – 4)

The Incarnate God- Emmanuel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:42:07 -0500

What do you believe about Jesus? Do you believe that he is God? That He was born in the flesh? These are critical questions that we all must ask and have answers to, which will strengthen our faith. In this series we dive into the implications of a present God in our world and lives. If God has come, then how should we live?

Text: John 1:14 - 17

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: See the glory of God!

Key Question: How can we see God’s glory?

1. Behold the person of Jesus. (vv. 14 – 15)

2. Behold the work of Jesus. (vv. 16 – 17)

CONFLICT(ED)-Forgive & Forget

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:40:45 -0500

How many times should we forgive someone? If you have lived for any length of time the question of forgiveness has crossed your mind. Either you have sought forgiveness from someone, or have had to forgive someone who has wronged you. In this concluding message of the Conflicted series, Pastor Fikre Prince asserts that Christians should be known for their willingness to forgive. The message centers on Jesus teaching in Matthew 18, and challenges us all to live according to the biblical standard instead of the adage “forgive, but never forget.”

Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Big Idea: God’s family forgives as they have been forgiven.
Why is forgiveness necessary?

Because we have been forgiven much. (V.21-27)
Because forgiveness is the way of the Kingdom. (V.28-35)

CONFLICT(ED)- Like a Child

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:37:21 -0400

People are no stranger to conflict. Many can't imagine a life without tension at work, with family, or in their community. What is the solution to this seemingly unavoidable part of life? In this new series Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to look to Matthew 18 to be equipped with the mindset and resources to reduce conflict and pursue peace and resolution in daily life.

Text: Matthew 18:1-6
Big Idea: In Jesus Kingdom greatness is defined by humility.
1. Pursue dependence instead of power. (v.1-4)
2. Practice loving carer instead of being a stumbling block. (v.5-6

The King Who Heals-Thy Kingdom Come part7

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:39:52 -0400

Health challenges level the playing field for all people. We all find ourselves grasping for answers as we face them. In this final message of the series, Thy Kingdom Come, Pastor Fikre Prince urges us to go to Christ first in faith and prayer. Jesus can heal every type brokenness.

Mark 5:21-43
Big Idea: Jesus reigns over disease and death.

1. Dignity is restored. (vv. 24b-34)

2. Life is resurrected. (vv. 21-24a, 35-42a)

3. The world is amazed. (vv. 42b-43)

The King in the Boat- Thy Kingdom Come part5

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:10:54 -0400

Storms come. Is your life in the midst of a storm right now? How do you deal with it? Will you make it through? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the way that Jesus dealt with storms surrounding him and his disciples. He models for us the way through storms, and in the process reveals that he is not just a good teacher.

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Jesus reigns over creation.

Key Question: How does Jesus respond to our anxiety-ridden circumstances?

1. He remains calm and at peace. (vv. 35-38a)

2. He speaks with authority. (vv. 38b-39)

3. He challenges us to live in fearless faith. (vv. 40-41)

Small seeds in the Kingdom- Thy Kingdom Come part4

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:12:58 -0400

Are you afraid to begin? Often we are held back by the relatively small outlook of who we are or what we do to actually start something we are called to. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince, shares that God is the developer and he can take even small seeds, and turn them into great things.

Mark 4:21-34
1. Deeper leads to greater. (vv. 24-25)

2. Faithful leads to fruitful. (vv. 26-29)

3. Small leads to expansive. (vv. 30-34)

Heaven on Earth- Thy Kingdom Come part1

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:54:14 -0400

Have you ever been overwhelmed by the struggles and pains of this world? The Bible has an answer as to how to live in the midst of trouble and chaos. The answer is Emmanuel, or God with us. In this first part of the series, Thy Kingdom Come, Pastor Fikre Prince shares how Jesus calls us into the work of the gospel and through fellowship with him equips us to live with peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 1:15, Mark 3:7-19
Jesus Reign brings Heaven to Earth

Jesus calls us out of the chaos
Jesus calls us in to be with him
Jesus equips us for the work of the calling

Elijah part5 A Calling and A Hope

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:03:47 -0400

Does God have a purpose for my life? How do I know what that is and walk into that? God gives us a few examples here in 1 Kings 19, that allows us to understand the proper response to the great call on our lives. In this conclusion to the Elijah Series Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us through the interactions between Elijah and Elisha to see the hope that comes in succession and calling.

1 Kings 19:19-21
God faithfully calls people into his mission
1. God's Direction can be trusted (v19)
2. God's call demands commitment (20-21)
3. God's assignment involves development (v21)

Elijah part4- A Remedy for Self-Pity

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:57:58 -0400

Have you ever worked hard for a project or person only to find out that what you hoped to accomplish was not realized? Have you ever been overcome with a sense of failure? This is not uncommon to the human experience. In part 4 of our reading through the life of Elijah, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya, shares a key factor in overcoming self-pity and failure. He shares how God has not forgotten you or left you without provision to fulfill his calling on your life.

1 Kings 19:1-18
Key Question: How does God’s call conquer our self-pity?

1. God calls us to himself. (vv. 1-8)

2. God calls us to the truth. (vv. 9-14, 18)

3. God calls us to serve. (vv. 15-17)

Elijah part3- A Commitment to Prayer

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:58:06 -0400

What is prayer? And what is its role in the life of a Christian? Prayer is an essential part of a life of faith in Jesus. In this 3rd installment of the study of the Old Testament prophet Elijah, Pastor Fikre Prince shares how we can learn from Elijah’s commitment to prayer and be more effective in the discipline.

1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:13-18
Big Idea: The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Key Question: How can I pray in a powerful and effective way?

1. Pray in alignment with God’s Word. (vv. 41-42)

2. Persist in pursuing God’s promises. (vv. 43-44a)

3. Plan to respond to God’s grace. (vv. 44b-46)

Elijah part2- A theology of Idolatry

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:15:46 -0400

What is an Idol? An Idol is an artifact of worship that cannot actually respond to the worshipper. In life we can find ourselves worshipping the idols of success, relationships, wealth, and a host of other things. In this second message of the Elijah series Pastor Fikre Prince shares the dangers of Idolatry and the benefits of following the Living God of scripture.

1 Kings 18:1-40
Big Idea: The Lord is the only God who gives life.

Key Question: What does Scripture say about false gods? How does idolatry impact our lives?

1. Idols corrupt our lives. (vv. 1-19)

2. Idols have no life. (vv. 20-27, 29)

3. Idols take our life. (v. 28)

Elijah part1- A Man of Faith

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:30:43 -0400

What is essential to being a follower of Jesus? Faith. How do I learn what true faith and its benefits are? Look at the Bible. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince shares part 1 in a series reviewing the life of the prophet Elijah. Though he was a prophet, he was just a human like us, and reviewing his model of faith will help us to grow into more obedient and dependent followers of God. (1 Kings 17)

Big Idea: A life of faith is a life of trusting God and taking him at his word.

Key Question: What does a life of faith look like?

1. Unconditional Obedience. (vv. 1-16)

2. Complete Dependence. (vv. 17-24)

Eyewitness Part 2: Quiet Joseph

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Have you ever had a time in your life where things didn’t go as planned? And you found yourself asking God, “What? Why?” As we continue our Christmas series, Eyewitness: Finding Your Christmas Story in Theirs, we're turning to the book of Matthew, where we see this very situation play out in the life of Joseph. The Bible doesn’t say much about him, but in the glimpse we do get, God reveals a powerful truth: trusting His plan and walking in obedience bring about His glory! Listen with us to our newest message, Quiet Joseph, and discover how trust and obedience in God’s plan bring about amazing results!

Eyewitness Part 1: Believing the Impossible

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Christmas is often said to be the most wonderful time of the year. As followers of Jesus, this is not just due to the Christmas festivities but because it’s the celebration of the Messiah’s birth. Can you imagine what it was like for those who got to witness that miraculous event firsthand? How amazing, overwhelming, and glorious it must have been! This Christmas, we invite you to watch the events of Jesus’ birth unfold through the eyes of the men and women who were there that first Christmas. Through our Christmas series, Eyewitness: Finding Your Christmas Story in Theirs, we’ll see that no matter who we are, the coming of the Christ was for us. Listen with us today for our first message of the series, Believing the Impossible, where we'll look through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to discover that nothing is impossible with God!

Newish? - Part 6: A Fruitful Marriage - Victor Nuwamanya

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400

The Gospel tells us all have fallen short of the glory of God and, because of our sin, deserve death. Yet it doesn't end there. In Jesus, God has given us the gift of eternal life - a brand-new life that starts today! But...can it really be that easy? Maybe today you feel stuck in your old way of life, your old habits, struggles, and vices. If that's you, join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, by uncovering how we can live "in the new way" gifted to us in Jesus. Listen with us to our newest message, A Fruitful Marriage, as we unpack the truths of Romans 7:1-6.

Newish? Part 4: A New Master – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

We all see the constant conflict in our world, but did you know there’s a spiritual battle happening as well? There is a struggle between who controls our hearts, whether our sinful, fleshly desires or God's Holy Spirit. But here's the good news: If you've placed your faith in Christ, we know who wins this war! Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, as Paul seeks to bring us to the scary realization that sin is a power that seeks to master us. But the story doesn't end there. Jesus' death and resurrection have given us victory over sin and death! The question is, does your life reflect this truth? Listen with us to our newest message, A New Master, and determine who you're allowing to rule your life!

Good Mourning - Part 6: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered if God is still control when walking through a season of grief, pain, or suffering? Today we continue our message series - Good Mourning: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - by turning to chapter 5 of Lamentations, where we’re invited to turn our gaze from the rubble of our brokenness to the Redeemer of every hurt. The poet's words invite us to look toward God's promises even while we're still in pain. Listen with us to our newest message, What to Do When We’re at the End, and see how lament brings us back to God.

Good Mourning– Part 5: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - Dr. Ryan Powell

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Don't you love a good rags-to-riches story? Certainly no one likes to see the opposite: beauty descending into ruin. Today we continue our message series - Good Mourning: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - by examining what happens to people when they deny God. As we begin chapter 4 of Lamentations, the writer gives us a glimpse of the streets of Jerusalem, where an idolatrous people face the consequences of their rejection of God. Listen with us to our newest message, On the Streets of Ruin, and encounter the reality that without God, people perish.

Good Mourning– Part 4: How to Lament Injustice – Victor Nuwamanya (Campus Pastor Candidate)

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

We live in a world full of hurting people who hurt people. Today we continue our message series - Good Mourning: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - by learning to cry out to God in the face of injustice. As we turn to Lamentations chapter 3, we'll talk about remembering the heart of God and learn to have hope as we wait on His justice! Listen with us to our newest message, How to Lament Injustice, and recognize lament as a means to grieve with those who grieve.

Good Mourning– Part 3: The Turning Point

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Do you know what it feels like to lose hope? To believe you'll never make it out of the darkness, the brokenness, the pain? In life, we all experience these "end of your rope" moments. The question is, where do we go from there? Today we continue our newest message series - Good Mourning: Taking Our Sorrows to the Savior - an exploration of an often-forgotten book in the Old Testament: Lamentations. As we turn to chapter 3, we find ourselves at the heart of this book, where we turn from suffering under the weight of our affliction to remembering God. Listen with us to our newest message, The Turning Point, and discover how lament allows us to hope again.

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 2: The Love God Hates - Pastor Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500

We often hear that God is love - and He is! But our world has a way of twisting something God created into a thing He never intended it to be. And our understanding of love is no exception. In our misunderstanding of God's love, many have come to believe He's incapable of hating or judging evil and sin. Today, we continue in our series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, by looking to 1 John 2 for the truth about love. Listen with us in our newest message, The Love God Hates, as we compare the love God intended for us with the worldly love that surrounds us.

Unshakeable – Part 2: Gracious Motivation – Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400

What do you hope for today? What do you hope for this year? Or even this lifetime? Hope is a powerful thing and it can guide how we choose to live each day. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, where we make the connection of what we hope to how we act. When we know of the future grace and victory God has given us, we are transformed in how we conduct our lives! But do we truly find our hope in God alone? Listen with us in our newest message, What Do You Hope For?

Unshakeable – Part 1: Hope has a Pulse – Pastor Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400

This week we are starting a brand new series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World! Hope seems to be a word thrown around when our circumstances seem, well, hopeless. In this series, searching for hope, we look to 1 Peter. Here, we read of the unshakeable hope of a scattered group of Christians facing exile and persecution from the culture around them. We see that hope is active and are encouraged to praise God for the security we can find only in our Savior, Jesus Christ. Even if we are experiencing great suffering, we know that Jesus is our hope. Listen with us in our newest message, Hope Has a Pulse.

C.P Choice: Pastor Kevin Pobursky

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares his heart from Romans 11 and the importance of perspective!

Built For More – Part 3 – Blessed for the Nations– Pastor Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

As we wrap up our series, Built for More, where we’ve studied how God desires for us to live in community together, we conclude by looking at what God desires to do through us as His people. We truly are built for more! But there’s something else we need to see before we begin to unpack this massive purpose. Discover with us in our newest message, Blessed for the Nations.

Built For More – Part 2 – Imagined Disaster – Pastor Rick Seidel

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

If we asked people what they have been most fearful of during this time, we may get many different answers; from COVID-19, social injustices, the unknown future, or maybe the safety of their family. But we have good news, THE good news! God is the greatest and most powerful. Period. And guess what? He’s on our side! Discover with us in our newest message, Imagined Disaster, how when God is with us, we have nothing to fear.

Built For More – Part 1 – The Goodness of Unity – Pastor Steve Zarrilli

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Unity seems very hard to come by these days. And we’ve all felt the harsh effects of what disunity causes. The Psalmist tells us of an eternal remedy - spiritual unity! God has given us the precious gift of a spiritual family. Discover with us in our newest message, The Goodness of Unity, how we can find the ultimate harmony in our Lord and Savior.

Assembly Required – Part 4 – Collective Testimony – Pastor Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

When one testifies in a courtroom, it’s usually to present evidence or because they witnessed something important. When we witness God’s goodness and power even during trials of life, we cannot help but testify!! We invite you to discover more on this message, Collective Testimony.

Assembly Required – Part 3 – Ever-Present Praise – Pastor Patrick McIlrath

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Has worship ever seemed like just a tradition you are supposed to do before a Sunday service? And now, worship seems less inspiring over a TV or computer screen? In Part 3 of our message series, Assembly Required, we are discussing the importance of praising God in every season. Worship is the key to unlocking blessings that we may have never realized. So what does happen when we praise God? Discover more in this message, Ever-present Praise.

Assembly Required – Part 2 – The Joy of Confession – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Have you ever had to forgive someone who wasn’t really sorry? Not the easiest thing to do and ultimately that relationship will never be the same. Without repentance there is rarely a restored relationship. It's the same with God (and it’s not His fault). God wants nothing more than to have a relationship with us, with YOU! If our sin earns us God’s displeasure and separation from us, how is it possible to be restored to relationship and joy? Let's find out together as we discuss The Joy of Confession.

Assembly Required – Part 1 – We Are What We Love – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

How do you know what your priorities really are? We prioritize what we delight in. The things that give us the greatest joy, we tend to meditate on. The same is true for the church when we gather. What we delight in most, what we value most, is what we prioritize, even when we gather as a church body. We should be asking the question, do our revealed delights match what we declare as a priority while in church? Discover more in this sermon, We Are What We Love.

Revealed – Part 5 – The Parable of the Great Reversal – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Through the Parable of the Great Reversal, Jesus points our focus inward, inviting us to reflect on our own posture toward the Word of God. At the same time, he guides our attention to what’s to come, revealing to each one of us how our posture today determines our position in eternity.

Revealed – Part 4 – The Parable of the Qualified Sinner – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

When he told the Parable of the Qualified Sinner, Jesus revealed two ways people approach God. The meaning behind this story is as relevant to us today as it was to those listening when Jesus spoke it. Come away understanding how the heart matters when we approach God, and what may just be the matter with your heart.

Revealed – Part 3 – The Parable of the Banquet – Pastor Chris Brooks

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

As we study the parable Jesus told of the Open-Invite Banquet, we’ll discover what it looks like when we live as if the Kingdom of God has an open invitation. Parables are stories with intent, with the power to reveal truth we wouldn’t otherwise see. This parable asks us to stop treating Gospel invitations like an invitation to a social party and to truly consider, who are you inviting to the Kingdom?

Revealed Part 1 - The Parable of the Soils

Woodside Bible Church Detroit — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Revealed Part 1: Parable of the Soils.