The WoodBridge Church Podcast

This week we examine Luke 11:37-54, where Jesus dines with a Pharisee and rebukes the religious leaders for their hypocrisy. Pastor Jared emphasizes that Jesus gave even the Pharisees a chance, and uses the metaphor of a cup to illustrate the need for inner cleansing through Jesus' blood rather than outward religious observance.

This week, Pastor Jared teaches on the theme of light and darkness from John 3 and Luke 11, emphasizing that believers are bearers of the light, not the light itself. He addresses how Satan can pose as light, and encourages the congregation to dwell on what is true and honorable, and to commit to daily time with God.

Pastor Dusty talks about the necessity of faith over signs, using the story of the rich man and Lazarus and the sign of Jonah to illustrate that Jesus' death and resurrection are the ultimate sign for belief. He challenges believers to live as signs of God's transformative power and warns against being deceived by counterfeit signs.

Pastor Jared addresses recent cultural questions about the Bible's reliability and canon, responding to public figures who misuse non-canonical texts to support modern ideologies. He explains the criteria for biblical canonicity, debunks claims about hidden books, and encourages believers to trust and study Scripture.

Can we really trust the Bible? In this message, Pastor Jared examines how Scripture has been preserved throughout history, addresses claims about “hidden” or changed books, and points to the historical evidence supporting the Bible’s reliability. Most importantly, discover why we can confidently open God’s Word, hear from the Holy Spirit, and allow Scripture to transform our lives.

Pastor Jared addresses the church's need to avoid divisive arguments and focus on advancing God's kingdom. He encourages believers to discern between essential doctrines, secondary differences, and mere opinions, and warns against being misled by online influencers.

Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on Luke 11:24-26, warning against leaving one's life spiritually empty after removing negative influences. He emphasizes the need to fill the 'house' with Jesus as master, not just behavioral modification, and illustrates the dangers of self-mastery and the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ.

Many people stop praying about their biggest problems, like addiction or loneliness, fearing disappointment. However, Jesus is a demon-casting-out God, and through the Holy Spirit, He can remove obstacles that keep you from Him. You should pray about these big problems, trusting God's method and timing, and let Him work through you.

Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on prayer, addressing common misconceptions and teaching the Lord's Prayer as a model for genuine communication with God. He emphasizes the importance of heartfelt prayer over superstition and vain repetition, and outlines biblical conditions for answered prayer.

This week, Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on the biblical story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42. He addresses the pitfalls of busyness and anxiety, urging listeners to prioritize time with Jesus and focus on what is truly necessary.