WoodsEdge Sermons

In this message from Pastor David Hill, we look at the story of the blind man who cried out to Jesus as He passed by on the road to Jericho. While the crowd tried to silence him, he refused to stay quiet because he knew Jesus was his only hope. In this powerful moment, we see a striking contrast: those who believed they could see clearly often failed to recognize who Jesus truly was, while a blind man recognized Him as the Messiah.

In this message from Romans 8:5–11, Pastor Jeff Wells reminds us that the Christian life is lived by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by human effort alone. Scripture contrasts two ways of living: life according to the flesh, centered on self, and life according to the Spirit, centered on Christ. When our minds are set on the Spirit, the result is life and peace. This passage challenges us to examine what is truly governing our lives. Are we relying on our own strength, or are we learning to depend on the Spirit of God who lives within us? Because the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now lives in every believer, we are empowered to live transformed lives marked by surrender, dependence, and a growing love for Christ.

In this message from Romans 8:1–4, Pastor Jeff Wells begins a powerful journey through one of the most hope-filled chapters in all of Scripture. These opening verses declare a life-changing truth for every believer: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Through the finished work of Christ, we are fully forgiven, completely set free, and eternally secure in God’s love. This passage not only lifts the weight of guilt and shame but also points us to the daily reality of life in the Spirit. The Christian life is not sustained by our effort or performance, but by dependence on the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit within us. As we learn to rest in Christ’s finished work and walk in step with the Spirit, we discover both the freedom of the gospel and the strength to live transformed lives.

In this message from 1 Samuel 3, Kevin Phillips walks through the calling of Samuel and asks a searching question for every believer: are you truly listening for the voice of God? In a time when the word of the Lord was rare, God was still speaking—and He is still speaking today to hearts that are attentive and surrendered.

Through Samuel’s story, we see why we often struggle to hear God clearly and how obedience begins with a simple posture of humility: “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.” This message challenges us to remove the distractions that dull our spiritual hearing, seek wise voices who can help us discern God’s leading, and respond with courage when He calls. When we learn to listen and obey, God faithfully shapes our lives for His purposes and makes His voice known through us.

In this message from Isaiah 53:7–12, Pastor Jeff Wells finishes our look at one of the most powerful and gospel-rich passages in the Old Testament. Written centuries before the cross, Isaiah paints a vivid portrait of the Suffering Servant—silent before His accusers, innocent yet condemned, and willingly offering Himself as a substitute for sinners. This passage brings us face to face with the heart of the gospel: Jesus did not simply suffer as an example—He died in our place. Through His sacrifice, many are counted righteous, and through His resurrection, the victory of the cross is secured forever. This message calls us to examine whether we have taken the cross for granted and invites us to live with renewed gratitude, worship, and surrender to the Lamb of God who bore our sin.

In this message, Rob Renfroe teaches from Isaiah 43:18–21, reminding us that God often does His deepest work in the wilderness seasons of life. When God’s people felt forgotten, displaced, and weary, He spoke words of hope—declaring that He was doing something new, even in places that felt dry, barren, and devastating. This passage invites us to see the wilderness not only as a season to endure, but as a place where God forms us, shapes us into the likeness of Christ, and prepares us to become a blessing to others. As we learn to seek God, cling to what truly matters, and walk with others through hardship, we discover that what once felt unbearable can become one of the greatest gifts God uses to transform our lives.

In this message, Pastor Jeff Wells teaches on the most profound and gospel-rich passages in the Old Testament—Isaiah 52:13–53:6. Often called the Mount Everest of Scripture, this passage presents a vivid portrait of the Suffering Servant, written centuries before the cross, yet describing with stunning clarity the death, rejection, and triumph of Jesus Christ.

In this message, Pastor Phill Kwon teaches from Ephesians 2:11–22, reminding us that we were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Scripture reveals that apart from Christ we were separated from God and from one another—but through the cross, Jesus has reconciled us and made us one. He is our peace, breaking down walls of hostility and forming a new people united by grace.

In this message, Pastor Jeff Wells reminds us that God has a deep and compassionate heart for the orphan and the foster child. Drawing from Scripture across the Old and New Testaments, we see that care for the vulnerable is not a side issue in the Bible—it flows directly from the character of God Himself. He is the Father to the fatherless, the defender of the weak, and the One who identifies personally with those who have been forgotten or overlooked.

In this message from Isaiah 64:1–4, Pastor Jeff Wells invites us into a passionate prayer for revival, a cry for God to rend the heavens and come down. Isaiah’s words express a deep longing for the felt presence of God, for His glory to be revealed, and for hearts and nations to be shaken by who He is. Revival, we are reminded, is not human effort or strategy, but God Himself drawing near to His people.