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Jesus is Fully Human - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:09:22 -0400

Jesus experienced hunger, thirst, grief, and pain on earth. Scripture reveals Jesus' divine nature, but when He said "I thirst" on the cross, it revealed the full weight of His humanity. This message explores how the reality of Jesus' humanness brings us comfort and hope in everything we face.

Where Is God In Your Worst Days? - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:52:23 -0400

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" When Jesus quoted Psalm 22 from the cross, He revealed that He understands the suffering we experience in our hardest moments. This message reminds us that the Gospel reaches us in the depths of doubt and struggle.

You Were Never Meant to Walk Alone - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:40:38 -0400

Even in His final moments on the cross, Jesus was building a new community. In John 19, Jesus looks at those He loves most and creates a new type of family united by faith in Him. Tune in as we explore why the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

No One Is Beyond God's Mercy - The Last Words of Jesus: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:45:34 -0400

Jesus speaks a powerful promise to a dying criminal: "Today you will be with me in paradise." In this message, we discover why Jesus suffered to save us from sin-because no one is beyond God's mercy.

Why Did Jesus Forgives His Enemies? - Last Words of Jesus: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:29:13 -0500

In Luke 23, Jesus speaks His first words from the cross: "Father, forgive them." Instead of anger or revenge, He responds to His enemies with mercy. These words reveal why forgiveness is at the center of the Gospel.

What Happens at the End of God's Story? - Missie Dei: Part 8 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodsise Bible Church — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:51:17 -0500

In this message from Revelation, we're given a glimpse of the end of God's story. Spoiler alert: it's better than you can imagine. Tune in as we explore how God invites us to live with confidence and hope as characters in the greartest story of all time.

How Does the Church Fulfill God's Mission? - Missie Dei: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bibke Church Pontiac — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:30 -0500

Acts 2 reminds us that Jesus didn't leave us without a purpose. Instead, He entrusted the Good News to Christians everywhere. This sermon explains how the Church continues Jesus' work by making disciples and sharing the Gospel through the Holy Spirit's power.

Why Jesus Is Good News for Everyone - Missio Dei: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:16 -0500

In Luke 4, Jesus begins His public ministry by announcing that God's promised salvation has arrived and is available to everyone. This message explores how Jesus fulfills God's promise of salvation and expands our understanding of God's grace.

How Do We Know Jesus Is The Messiah? - Missio Dei: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:40:28 -0500

In this message, we turn to Isaiah 42 to see how God promises justice and hope through His chosen Servant, Jesus. We'll explore how Jesus fulfills Isaiah's ancient promise and why God's mission has always depended on Christ alone.

How Do I Fit into God's Plan? - Missio Dei: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:28:09 -0500

What does it mean to be a part of God's plan? In Exodus 19, we see God redeem His people, invite them into relationship with Him, and call them to live holy lives. This message reminds us that our lives should serve as examples that point others to God.

How Can We Tell if God's Blessed Us? - Missio Dei: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:05:38 -0500

What does God's blessing look like in real life? In Genesis 12, we see God's promise to bless all nations through Abram. Listen in as we explore how Jesus fulfills this promise and unpack what it means for us today.

When God Interrupts Our Plans - Missio Dei: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:43:55 -0500

In this message, we explore the story of Babel and what happens when human ambition takes center stage. Rather than abandoning His people, God interrupts their plans to redirect them towards His greater mission.

Why Did God Create Humans in His Image? - Missio Dei: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:26:02 -0500

What does it mean to be made in God's Image? God created humans with a purpose from the very beginning. Genesis 1 explores how God designed humanity to reflect His image and spread His glory. Tune in as we uncover how God's design shapes who we are and how we live today.

What Jesus' Suffering Means for Us - Wonder: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:58:36 -0500

Why would God choose suffering as the way to save us? Scripture shows us the surprising beauty behind Jesus' sacrifice. In this message, we'll explorehow Christ supports us in our weaknesses and assures us that hope can always be found in God.

Has Your Faith Lost Its Fire? - Wonder: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:00:35 -0500

A great danger to our spiritual growth is losing our sense of awe of God. This message from Hebrews 2 points us back to the joy of our salvation, reminding us that the greatest gift we've been given is the birth of Jesus.

In Christ - Part 7 Captivated by God's Beauty

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:06:40 -0400

Beauty shows up everywhere, from sunsets to music to time with family. In this message, we see that beauty is rooted in the very character of God. Listen in as we explore how God invites us to enjoy His beauty while reflecting it in the way we live.

Newish? Everything's Changed. Have You? Part 7 - The Law Can't Deliver - Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:01:16 -0400

From the beginning, laws have been an important part of society. Throughout time, laws have existed to protect people, yet history also displays the power the law has to effectuate injustice and oppression. The parasite that is sin has corrupted the purpose and power of laws, even since Biblical times. So if we can’t rely on the laws of this world (whether well-intended or not), where can we look for security and hope? We continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, to discuss this very issue that Paul addresses to the Church in Romans 7. Only God’s law is perfect, pure, good, holy and righteous. Laws of this world can only restrain evil. They can’t purge it. Listen with us to our newest message, The Law Can’t Deliver, and discover that where the law fails, Christ prevails!

Newish? Everything's Changed. Have You? Part 6 - A Fruitful Marriage - Pastor Denzel Wright

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:49:15 -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? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 5 – Freest Slave – Deacon Eddie Cartiledge

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:10:24 -0400

Whether in conversation, on the news, or plastered across our newsfeeds, "freedom" is a hot topic these days. There are countless opinions on what true freedom is and how it should look today. And, just as people are talking about freedom, they're talking about slavery - a word with deep pain packed into it. But maybe the reason these buzzwords run so deep in our culture is not only because of our nation's history, but because each one of us is engaged in a spiritual battle between slavery and freedom. Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, as Paul reminds us that everyone is a slave to sin, but through Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, Christians are free! Listen with us to our newest message, The Freest Slave, and ask yourself the question, "Whose slave am I?"

Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 4 – A New Master – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:02:55 -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!

Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 3 – The New Life of Grace – Pastor Drew Clarkson

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:56:16 -0400

According to Scripture, baptism is an important step of obedience after you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. At Woodside, when someone is baptized, we have the opportunity to hear their testimony of faith. Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, to discover why Paul uses the topic of baptism in Romans 6 to remind us how we are to walk in our faith. Through baptism, we're reminded that followers of Jesus have died to sin and been given new life in Him! The question is, are you living in that new life or going

Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 2 – May Grace Reign – Pastor Denzel Wright

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:48:34 -0400

Who is your representative? Despite your first thought, we aren’t asking about your favorite government official. Reality is, just as we're represented politically in this nation, all people are also represented spiritually by one of two individuals. Wondering who? Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, to discover who these two representatives are and which one is ruling your life. Listen with us to our newest message, May Grace Reign, to understand how our lives are ruled by one act from one person. The question is, which one?

Newish? Everything’s Changed. Have You? – Part 1 – Only Sinners Welcome – Pastor

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:38:53 -0400

Are you a good person or a bad person? That’s a hard question to answer without some kind of twist in your stomach. Today we begin our new series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You?, with a big claim: God only saves bad people. Join us as we venture through Romans 5:1-11 to uncover the truth about God's salvation. Over the next seven weeks, we'll decipher whether we're living in the freedom available to us through Jesus Christ, or trapped in the patterns of our old life. Listen with us in our first message of the series, Only Sinners Welcome, and find hope in our new life in Christ!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 6- Fallen Purpose: Nihilism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:32:56 -0400

Over the last five weeks, we’ve examined five different places our culture tells us to look for fulfillment in this world. Like the writer, we hope to leave a lasting mark, enjoy the best this life has to offer, and accumulate the greatest knowledge and possessions we can in our lifetime – and we find ourselves forever hungry for MORE. Today, at the close of our series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," we come to our final question: does anything in this world truly matter? Is there any meaning to this life? Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen Purpose: Nihilism, as we turn to the pages of Ecclesiastes and discover that God is life!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 5- Fallen Demand: Materialism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:26:36 -0400

If you only had _________ life would be so much better, right? In a culture flooded with newer, better versions of everything we already have, we've all fallen victim to the desire for "just a little more." Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes, where we'll explore what it looks like to have it all, but realize it still isn't enough. Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen Demand: Materialism, to enjoy the generosity of the God who shares His prize with His children!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 4- Fallen Ambition: Individualism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:19:10 -0400

Goal completed! Yes! So...now what? Whether our ambitions are big or small, we've all felt how quickly the "runner's high" of our successes slip away. It begs the question, why don’t the accomplishments of this world ultimately satisfy us? Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes, where we'll consider what happens when we look for meaning in our success apart from God. Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen Ambition: Individualism, and see how our God gladly shares His victory with His people!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 3 Fallen Appetites: Hedonism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:12:24 -0400

Have you ever fallen victim to FOMO (fear of missing out)? Since the dawn of social media, this fear has become increasingly prevalent in our society. We are bombarded with everyone else’s experiences, successes, and opportunities, leaving us with a deep desire for more and more! But when the pleasure and joy of a moment subsides, what are we left with? Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths," by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes' teaching on earthly pleasures. We'll come to terms with the fact that the pleasures of this world are short-lived, but God’s goodness is unending! Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen Appetites: Hedonism, as we celebrate that God is good and His well never runs dry!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 2- Fallen Mind: Intellectualism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:06:46 -0400

We live in a society of information overload! If you don’t know something, you google it. Resources are endless. Yet we find that, more often than not, more knowledge leads to even more questions. And we find ourselves frustrated when we can’t get the answer we want RIGHT NOW. Today we continue our message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by looking to the book of Ecclesiastes to see that a “perfect” understanding of life will always be out of reach. Where does this leave us? To trust in God! Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen Mind: Intellectualism, as we encounter the wisdom of God and realize only He is all-knowing!

Smoke & Mirrors, Part 1 - Fallen World: Naturalism

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:58:18 -0400

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life? Like you’ve lost sight of your purpose in this world? Today we begin our brand new message series, Smoke & Mirrors: Deciphering Truth in a World of "truths", by turning to the wisdom in Ecclesiastes. Through this book, the author unmasks the myths of human autonomy and self-sufficiency and drives us to our true meaning in this world. Listen with us in today’s message, Fallen World: Naturalism, and together we’ll cling to the truth that God is Creator and has a plan for this world!

Habits- Praying Scripture

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:42:17 -0400

The Well That Never Runs Dry - Praying scripture: Psalms 141:1-10

Habits- Follow The Leader

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:31:37 -0400

You Must Lose Your Life To Save It- Mark 8:34-38

Good Mourning Week 6 - What To Do When We're At The End

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:54:09 -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 - On The Streets Of Ruin

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:50:09 -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 – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:43:08 -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.

The Turning Point

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:10:17 -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.

Good Mourning Part 2-When God Becomes the Enemy

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:47:15 -0400

Often when we talk about God we focus only on His love, mercy, and grace; forgetting that God is also holy and righteous - traits that cause Him to exercise judgment over sin. Today we continue our series - Good Mourning: Taking Your Sorrow to the Savior - by examining what the often forgotten Old Testament book of Lamentations has to teach us about God's righteous anger in response to our sinfulness. Listen with us in our newest message as we discover what to do When God Becomes the Enemy.

Why Lament?

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:41:23 -0400

After a year filled with so much loss - whether of your livelihood, your relationships, or even your loved ones - we're all grieving. The question is whether there's a way for us to mourn in a matter that moves us toward growth, hope, and refreshment. Today we start our newest message series - Good Mourning: Taking Our Sorrows to the Savior - where we'll explore an often forgotten book in the Old Testament: Lamentations. As we study this book over the next six weeks, we’ll be taken back to Jerusalem when the city was invaded, destroyed, and their people carried off into exile. Listen with us to our newest message, Why Lament?, to discover the powerful, yet unfamiliar, spiritual discipline of lament.

Better Together

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:26:24 -0400

Join us as Senior Pastor Chris Brooks delivers a passionate message God has placed on his heart about grace and reconciliation! Collectively as one church, we'll explore Paul’s letter to Ephesus as he teaches how we have been reconciled in Christ. Listen with us to this special message, Better Together, as we see how grace reconciles us first to God and then to one another.

Overflow, Part 5, Giving & Ability

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:23:26 -0400

The goal of every Christian is to grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ, including in how we give! So, how do we become more Christlike in our giving? As we continue our message series - Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All - the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 9 urge us to trust the sufficiency of what God has given us and pursue the deeper fruit of giving! Listen with us to our newest message, Giving & Ability, and celebrate that we can give because God gave first!

Giving & Ministry

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:21:43 -0400

Do you give out of obligation? Does it take a lot to convince you? Or do you find yourself giving freely and cheerfully in response to God's goodness? As we continue our message series - Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All - the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 9 encourage us to not give simply out of duty, but to give cheerfully and generously because God first gave to us! Listen with us to our newest message, Giving & Ministry, as we come to the realization that being generous isn’t just about the money; it’s about the ministry

Overflow, Part 3 Giving & Partnership 2 Corinthians 8:10-24

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:19:21 -0400

As we continue our message series - Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All - we are again encouraged by Paul, the author of 2 Corinthians 8, to be eager in our giving! Together we'll learn what it looks like to not give carelessly but use our gifts intentionally as an opportunity for partnering with those around us. Listen with us to our newest message, Giving & Partnership, as we discover why we should eagerly give to others and how to wisely choose where to give!

Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All: Part 2 – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:14:40 -0400

To excel in something is to do it with abundance and excellence; to go above and beyond what is “normal” in that area. In our Biblical text today, we are called to “stand out” or “surpass” the norm in a particular area of our lives: generosity. As we continue our message series - Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All - we'll be challenged by God's Word to not simply give, but to excel in our giving! Listen with us to our newest message, Giving & Love, as we see how exceptional giving displays God’s grace, genuine love, and ultimately the truth of the Gospel!

Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All: Part 1 – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:11:41 -0400

Have you received God’s grace in your life? This is the big question we're asking through our newest message series, Overflow: From Him, Through Us, For All. The evidence that we've received that gift of grace is seen in how it overflows throughout all aspects of our lives regardless of our circumstances, beyond our own limitations, and as a giving of our very self to God. Listen with us to our first message, Giving & the Gospel, as we discover that grace received is grace given.

Easter Service: With Us – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:08:38 -0400

Happy Resurrection Day! The tomb is empty because Jesus Christ is alive! Let your memories of God’s work in your life and the salvation He won for you fasten you close to your Savior - and propel you to spread the good news of His Gospel! Today we turn to Matthew 28 as we reflect on the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ and the start of the Great Commission. Listen to our newest message, With Us, as we rejoice together that Christ is with us today!

Good Friday Service: Opinionated – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:58:18 -0400

Today we celebrate the goodness of God! Join us as we reflect upon the verses in Matthew 27 telling of the brutal trial, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. Matthew’s vivid description invites us to see Jesus' crucifixion through the eyes of those who witnessed it firsthand: the governor, the soldier, and the crowd. Listen to our newest message, Opinionated, to hear how these accounts reveal the true identity of Jesus Christ.

What Now Part 7

: Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:49:35 -0400

In the closing words of Jesus' final teaching before His crucifixion, He paints the picture of a shepherd separating sheep from goats, by which He teaches us a critical lesson: our faith reveals our identity - and determines our destination. Our current series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, concludes with a hard look at our own faith in the anticipation of Christ’s return. Listen with us to this final message, The Shepherd King, as we prepare for that glorious day!

What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today – Part 5: Really, Are You Ready? – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:46:24 -0400

Last week we posed the question, “Are you ready?” This week we challenge you, “But really, are you?” Join us as we continue in our series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, by evaluating the parable Jesus told of the 10 virgins. Together, we'll examine our hearts to determine whether our discipleship is authentic or superficial - and learn the implications of both. Listen with us in our newest message, "Really, Are You Ready?", as we look ahead to the return of Jesus Christ.

What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today - Part 4: Are You Ready? - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:32:12 -0400

Are you ready? That question alone is enough to put us on edge. When we're standing at the start of something new, many of us get that familiar sinking feeling in our stomach as we being to question, "Am I ready for this?" Today we continue through our series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, by examining we're truly ready for the long-awaited day when our Savior returns. Listen with us in our newest message, "Are You Ready?", as we uncover Jesus' teaching about the last days before His return.

What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today - Part 3: Rely On Jesus' Unchanging Word - Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:58:02 -0400

Many of us have found ourselves asking, "What could possibly happen next?" We've lost our sense of control over the future and don't know how the events of the world will play out. Yet in the midst of the unknown, God invites us to hold fast to His unchanging nature and steadfast promises. Today we continue through our series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, where we will see that while the things of this world will always change, the words of Jesus never will! Listen with us in our newest message, God's Forever King, as we grow in our hope and confidence in the promises of our coming Savior.

What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today – Part 2: Don’t be Surprised when Suffering Comes – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:32:56 -0400

For many, a key motivation in what we choose to do every minute of our day is to avoid discomfort. Our culture tries its hardest to escape any kind of suffering. No one likes to suffer, but the extremes many take to stay comfortable has become an idol to many. And the Christian church is not exempt. Today, as we continue through our series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, we’re hit with the hard truth that suffering is inevitable, especially as Christians. But we have a Savior who also suffered and overcame it all for us. Listen with us in our newest message, Don’t Be Surprised.

What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today – Part 1: Proclaim the Gospel throughout the World – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:26:40 -0400

As we've turned the page to a new year, many are wondering what’ll come next and how to navigate it when it does. Today we kick off our brand new series, What Now: How Tomorrow Shapes Today, where answer the question on everyone's mind: "What do we do now?" Listen with us in our newest message, Not So Breaking News, as we explore what Matthew 24 reveals about how the Gospel should and WILL be proclaimed throughout the world regardless of the circumstances of our day!

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 6: Born Into God’s Family – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:17:25 -0400

Christians often use the phrase, "born again," but do we really understand what it means? In our culture, we've come to relate the idea of birth with a new beginning, a fresh start, a grand renewal. And such is the case with our salvation! In the next part of our series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, we unpack what it means for our new birth in Jesus Christ to make us a child of God. Listen with us in our newest message, Born into God’s Family, to discover how 1 John 5 reveals that when we become a child of God, we believe in Jesus, love others, and have overcome the world!

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 5: What’s Love Got to Do with It? – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:38:30 -0500

If you're a follower of Jesus, can the people around you tell? While we don’t wear material indicators of our faith, our lives should display the radical, sacrificial love of our Savior. In the next part of our series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, 1 John 4 reveals that to believe in Jesus Christ is to know God's love. Listen with us in our newest message, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, to learn how God’s love is in us, for us, and between us!

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 4: Love Defined – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:29:50 -0500

Has loving the people around you ever felt like a chore? Like you're running on an empty tank? Maybe it's because you aren't being filled with the right kind of fuel. In the next part of our series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, the scripture of 1 John 4 teaches us God is our ultimate, enduring source of love because he IS love! Listen with us in our newest message, Love Defined, to discover how love begins, manifests, and is perfected through our triune God!

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 3: A Tale of Two Loves – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:54:53 -0500

It wouldn’t take much searching to find harsh, hate-filled words being spoken in the name of “being right.” We may even contribute to these damaging conversations ourselves. In the next part of our series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, the words of 1 John reveal how seriously God condemns hatred - to the point of equating it with murder! Listen with us in our newest message, A Tale of Two Loves, where we discover that hate only takes while love always serves.

Learning to Love Again – Part 2: The Love God Hates – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:36:56 -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.

Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again – Part 1: The Old New Commandment – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:02:55 -0500

When we face trials, we can lose sight of what it means to really love, as God calls us to. Today we begin our new message series, The Forgotten Virtue: Learning to Love Again, by taking a hard look at how society, including the Church, left love behind in 2020. Listen with us in our newest message, The Old (New) Commandment, as we discover how truly knowing God transforms our understanding of love.

Christmas Eve Service 2020- Woodside Bible Church Pontiac

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:43:16 -0500

Giftwrapped – Part 4: The King Who Serves – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:31:06 -0500

Whether depicted in movies, books, or even in our imagination, when we see a king they are typically being catered to or assisted by many different servants. Between royalty, wealth, or status, those in authority seem to have many at their disposal to serve their needs and wants. So how unique and heartwarming when we witness someone who could be served by many, choosing to serve those around (especially those possibly in a lower position then them)?! This week we continue our series, Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, where we will unpack the covenant that God made with David in the book of 2 Samuel. There we will learn about God's promise of a messiah king to His people and even as king, Jesus Christ came to earth to serve us! Listen with us in our newest message, The King Who Serves! And on Christmas, we can be reminded of what an amazing gift Jesus Christ was to us all!

Giftwrapped – Part 3: Bearing the Family Resemblance – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:16:07 -0500

As each new unprecedented update floods our screens and news feeds, we can’t help but wonder “why?” Some of us may question how we can escape this darkness in the world. This week we continue our series, Giftwrapped: From Longing to Lavished, where we will unpack the covenant that God made with Moses and His people in the book of Exodus. Listen with us in our newest message, Bearing the Family Resemblance, to see how God saves, equips, and establishes community for His people!

Unshakeable – Part 9: Suffering for Good – Woodside Bible Church

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:04:27 -0500

When walking through suffering what do we focus on? Often, focus is on ourselves and the situation. And our mind is flooded with a asking – why, why God? This week we hear a message from Senior Pastor Chris Brooks, where we will unpack how as believers in Jesus Christ we are going to encounter suffering. But instead of dwelling on the “why” we compel you to ask different questions that will ultimately allow you see grow deep in your faith in God and accept His saving grace! Listen with us in our newest message, Suffering for Good!

Unshakeable – Part 5: God's Kinda People – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:23:34 -0400

Whether you are a Christian or not, we have times where we question who God is and who we are. Many are searching for their place and purpose in life and end up feeling lost and shook with doubt. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, where our examination of 1 Peter 2 reminds us who we are, why we are here, and what God has done for us! In God's Word, we will find the answers to our deepest longing and questions. Listen with us in our newest message, God's Kinda People.

Unshakeable- Week 4 - Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:43:07 -0400

Message 4 of our 8 week series called "Unshakeable, Finding Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World." We continued on into 1 Peter chapter 2 to see how all who believe in the Gospel message of Christ are called into ministry as God's spiritual temple built on the foundation of Christ

Unshakeable – Part 3: Love is a Verb – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:10:57 -0400

Sometimes we hear the word "love" and imagine that deep feeling of affection or romance with red hearts and warm hugs. But love shouldn't just be a feeling. God intends for it to be so much more! Love is active, ongoing, and a daily choice. This week we continue our series, Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World, by analyzing how the source to great love is truly knowing God and growing in our faith in Him. Listen with us in our newest message, Love is a Verb.

Unshakeable – Part 2: Gracious Motivation – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:31:55 -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 Drew Clarkson

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:09:29 -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.

Built For More – Part 3 – The Blessing – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:16:44 -0400

Built For More – Part 2 – Imagined Disaster – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:08:54 -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 Denzel Wright

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -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 Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:27:32 -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 Require – Part 3 – Ever-Present Praise – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:06:22 -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 Require – Part 2 – The Joy of Confession – Pastor Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -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 Ryan Russell

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:32:10 -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.

Part 5 – The Parable of the Great Reversal – Pastor Chris Brooks, Woodside Bible Church Senior Pastor

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:19 -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 EJ Swanson

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:30:00 -0400

In Part 4 of Revealed: Stories with Purpose, we’ll explore the Parable of the Qualified Sinner, where we’ll see two people approach God in very different ways and be left to ask, “Which am I?”

Revealed – Part 3 – The Parable of the Banquet – Pastor Drew Clarkson

Woodside Bible Church Pontiac — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -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 Pontiac — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Revealed Part 1: Parable of the Soils.