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In the days of Hosea, the nation of Israel was morally callous and in spiritual decline. To get their attention, the Lord used an illustration that would light up the disgust region of the brain in order to wake up His people. We invite you to listen in to this message unpacking the book of… The post Hosea appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” said Charles Dickens, and so it was in the days of Israel when the prophet Amos came on the scene. You’re invited to listen in as we reflect on Gods’ word recorded for us by Amos and consider what it might have to… The post Amos appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

What was the world like in the days of the minor prophets? What do we know about them, and what was their message? We invite you to listen in as Lindsay Hislop takes us on a guided tour of the world of the minor prophets as well as the broad message themes in the minor… The post Major Lessons From The Minor Prophets (Intro) appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

Our series, Sound Thinking for Sound Living has delved deep into the riches found in 1 Peter and 2 Peter. This message is a wrap-up for the series, condensing the highlights. The post Highlights of Peter’s Epistles appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

At the close of his second letter, Peter reminds his readers of three realities to remember in light of a coming profound event. We invite you to listen in as we reflect with Peter on the reality of the coming day of the Lord, which affects the demeanor of the Lord’s people, and makes critical… The post Three Realities to Remember appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

“How can a good God exist with all the injustice in the world?” “Doesn’t science disprove the idea of a Creator?” “Christians are intolerant and hypocritical.” These are the kinds of things that scoffers are saying in our day, but scoffing God’s word is nothing new. In 2 Peter the apostle warned his listeners about… The post The Danger From Scoffers appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

My what big ears you have, Grandmother! The better to hear you with, my dear… From our earliest days, we have been taught that things are not always as they seem. Sometimes what looks like a sheep is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Jesus coined that term when He said, “Beware of false prophets who… The post Spotting False Teachers appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

Nearing the end of 2018 as well as our study in Peter’s letters, Jerry DeRenzo gives us a window into what the apostle Peter might offer as advice for us entering a new year. Listen in as we eavesdrop on Peter’s teaching to his readers on the best way to live, and find the timeless… The post Peter’s New Year’s Advice appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

It was an early December morning, and snowy, when a firefighter stepped outside to get some fresh air. On the steps on the firehouse he saw all wrapped up a baby boy — cold and crying. The firefighter rushed into action and within minutes they were speeding to the hospital, with sirens blaring… Listen in… The post When Thank You Is Not Enough appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.

After detailing the profuse magnificence of God’s gift of salvation, Peter goes beyond a call to thanksgiving. Since saying “thank you” falls so short for this immense gift, Peter wrote a guide for appropriate responses to express gratitude. “For this very reason, make every effort…” (2 Peter 1:5). Listen in to find out what it… The post Make Every Effort: A Gift for the Greatest Giver appeared first on Woodland Hills Community Church.