Woodbury Community Church Sermons

The book of John has been called the simplest of all of the Gospels to read, and also the deepest of all of the Gospels. Written by one of the inner core of Jesus' disciples, John emphasizes the Godship of Jesus. He also emphasizes an absolute commitment to personal salvation. This sermon will provide a brief overview of the book of John and then dive into the mystery of God Incarnate. Big Idea: God has revealed Himself to mankind. Jesus is God. Believe and Live. (John 20:31; Mark 5:29-43; Mark 9:2; Mark 13:3; Mark 14:32-34; John 1:1-18; Colossians 1:16-17; Psalm 33:6; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 139:14)

Jesus is passionate about his church making more disciples. And, he wants that to happen all over the world. This sermon focuses on our passion to see God multiply the impact of Woodbury Community Church through sending missionaries and planting churches. Big Idea: God has called us to go into all the world to tell others about Him. There has never been a time in the history of the world where the Gospel is as accessible as it is today. We must be the church that can't stop sending. (Acts 1:6-11; Psalm 3; Revelation 22:20; Matthew 24:36-44; Acts 6:1-7; Acts 8:26-40)

The church has been called to glorify God in everything we do. How we live our lives says everything about our view of worship, and God. Big Idea: Worship isn't just singing songs, praying and Bible study. It's a lifestyle. Living every day for the glory of God. (Matthew 6:5-9; Revelation 5:11-14; Psalm 95:6; 1 Samuel 15:22; Genesis 22: 1-12; Exodus 20:3; Matthew 6:24; Psalm 84:10; Joshua 24:15; Matthew 22:34-40; Psalm 26:8; Psalm 27:4; Psalm 84:4)

The church that understands how to serve like Jesus will make an impact on their community like no other. Jesus was the ultimate servant. He created us in His image and has definite plans for how we are to live our lives. Every believer has been given spiritual gifts, abilities, passions, experiences and a personality with which to serve Christ. Use them for His glory! Big Idea: Use your God ordained gifts to serve this world for the purpose of advancing His kingdom. (Ephesians 2:8-10; Mark 10:42-45; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:14-31; Revelation 17:17; Psalm 37:4; 1 Corinthians 12:6; 1 Corinthians 2:11; Romans 8:28; Matthew 5:16)

A Church that honors God seeks to know Him more. The Church at Berea was such a church. They didn't just listen to the Apostle Paul's teachings, they studies the Scriptures themselves to see if what Paul said was true. Big Idea: Spiritual Growth begins and ends with God, and is produced in the context of the Body of Christ. ( Acts 17:10-15; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9; Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42-47; 1 John 1:3; 1 Peter 2:2-3; Romans 12:1-2)

God created us for community. Just as the Father, Son and Spirit are one and live in union and commuion with one another, so Christ desires His church to be one. A church that honors Christ is a church that is living in fellowship with one another. When the church leaves the building, they keep meeting, in homes, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, we need each other. Big Idea: God created us for community. (Acts 2:41-47; Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:25)

God is passionate about His church making more disciples. The early church lived with the resolve to share the love of Christ, daily. And, God added daily to the numbers of those who were being saved. Evangelism is something that God calls all of us to. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:41-47; Matthew 22:34-40)

Want to live a life that displays self-control? Then you have to live a life that is yielded to the Sprit. The secret to self-control in any area is to yield the control of your life to the Holy Spirit. That begins with a conscious decision and yields awesome results. Big Idea: True self-control is when we yield control of our lives to God. (Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Proverbs 25:28; 29:11; 6:23-26; 21:20; 23:29-35; 23:4; 23:20-21; Galatians 5:17-21; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 2:1-6; Galatians 5:16; Ecclesiastes 4:10; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Job 31:1)

In order to be fruit bearing believers in Christ, we must abide in Him. This begins as we learn to forgive as Jesus forgives. (Colossians 3:1-12, John 15:5, Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 5:23-24)

Jesus loved the Lake. When he walked the earth, there were many times that He gathered with large crowds of people, who listened to Him teach, experienced miracles, and saw that He was God. Big Idea: Jesus, is who He said He was! Trust Him with your life. (Mark 6:30-52; John 6:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; James 1:2-4; Matthew 14:28-31)