King Saul’s story serves as a sobering warning about the danger of hollow religion—rituals without obedience, repentance without contrition, and presumption cloaked in sacrifice. His failure contrasts sharply with Christ, the true and better King, whose perfect obedience and self-sacrifice bring true redemption. This message calls us to examine the motives of our hearts and place our full hope in Christ alone—not in religious performance or pragmatic faith.

Unpack with us the biblical vision for church membership—not as a social club or casual association, but as active participation in the body of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, we see that God has arranged each believer to play a meaningful part in the local church, where growth, care, and unity happen. Baptism and gospel clarity are essential entrance points, and membership is marked by mutual love, service, and accountability. Meaningful membership is not entitlement—it’s embodiment of God’s love within the Church for His glory.

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Unpack with us the biblical vision for church membership—not as a social club or casual association, but as active participation in the body of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, we see that God has arranged each believer to play a meaningful part in the local church, where growth, care, and unity happen. Baptism and gospel clarity are essential entrance points, and membership is marked by mutual love, service, and accountability. Meaningful membership is not entitlement—it’s embodiment of God’s love within the Church for His glory.

What began as joy and unity in Genesis 2 quickly unraveled into blame and brokenness in Genesis 3—but God’s promise of a Rescuer (Genesis 3:15) sparked hope and healing. By verse 20, we see a transformed Adam speaking life over his wife, showing how the gospel restores what sin has fractured. At Wildwood, we believe that same gospel still enters homes today, turning conflict into love and reflecting God’s glory through transformed families.

In this sermon, we explore what it means to be a biblical elder—men called to shepherd God’s people not by popularity or pragmatism, but by faithfully feeding them the Word of God. Drawing from Peter’s firsthand experiences with Jesus in Mark 6 and John 6, we see how true compassion means telling the truth, even when it’s hard. Elders don’t exist to entertain the flock—they exist to lead with humility, teach with conviction, and point people to the Bread of Life. This message is the first in our series on Wildwood’s Core Values.

Daniel chose conviction over compromise.

In this message from Wildwood Church, Elder Al Knott unpacks what it means to live a godly life in a godless culture — and challenges us to ask: Is my relationship with Jesus what He wants it to be?

📖 Daniel 1:8–17

🕊️ A call to obedience, integrity, and unshakable faith.

God designed men to lead their homes with Christlike love, humility, and strength. When that calling is neglected, families suffer—but when it’s embraced, everyone flourishes. In this sermon, we explore Ephesians 5:22–33 to recover the beauty of biblical headship and the powerful impact of faithful, godly leadership in the home.

In this powerful message, Pastor Brian calls men to rise to their God-given role as spiritual leaders in the home. Drawing from the creation account in Genesis, the sermon explores God’s design for family worship, the devastating consequences of Adam’s failure to guard the Garden, and the redemptive call for fathers today to lead, teach, and protect their families in faith. This is more than a challenge—it’s a call to faithfulness, humility, and legacy - a father’s highest calling!

This week we launched a four-week series on Family Worship, calling believers to restore daily worship in the home as a vital act of devotion. Rooted in Revelation 5, this sermon proclaims that God is worthy of continual praise—not just in church, but around our kitchen tables. With both inspiration and practical equipping, it challenges fathers in particular to embrace their sacred role as spiritual leaders.

What if everything you’ve ever hoped for—life after death, forgiveness, true purpose—hinged on one staggering claim? This sermon dives into the heart of Christianity’s boldest truth: that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. If it’s false, faith crumbles; if it’s true, everything changes. Read on to wrestle with the question that demands an answer: Do you believe He is risen—and worthy?