Woodcreek Church

There are many verses in the Bible that are misunderstood. What are some of the most misused verses in the Bible? What do they really mean? How can we avoid making these kinds of mistakes?

Matthew 6:24-35

We need a revolution of the heart. In this message, we are talking about our role in this world as citizens of the Kingdom, the Redeemer’s mission, and the righteousness that Christ requires of us. Matthew 4:23-Matthew 5

As Jesus is lead by the Spirit out into the wilderness we see a clash of Kingdoms. The Temptations of Jesus show us how the devil wages war against the Kingdom of Heaven YET the responses of Jesus show us why His Kingdom will never fail. Matthew 3:13-4:11

Matthew 1-2 challenges us to relinquish control to King Jesus. In this message, we are look at three responses to the coming King– Joseph, Herod, and our own.

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reset and reorient ourselves not only to what is important, but what is essential. As a follower of Jesus is is essential that we understand not just who we are, but whose we are. 1 Peter 2:4-17, 2 Peter 1:3-8

In this message, we discuss what Jesus did, God’s offer to us, and what our response should be. On Christmas, The imperishable became perishable in order to die for us. How will you respond? John 3:16; Philippians 2:6-8; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

As opposed to the other "gospels" present in our world, Jesus offers a better option, one where all are invited, belief is what is needed, and He is the one who makes it all happen. Christmas is about Jesus. John 3:16, 1 John 2:1-2, John 6:28-29

The Christmas Story is a love Story describing the extent of God's love for us through the priceless, miraculous and mysterious gift of His Son. How do we respond to such love? Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1-14

God loves the world he created and he has promised to make it right through someone. For hundreds and thousands of years, there were prophecies about who this person would be. Join us as we look at eight of them and the extent of God's love. Genesis 1:1, John 3:16, Matthew 1-2, John 1:14

Jesus often oriented His practices of hospitality towards those on the margins and at the "bottom" of the hierarchy. He invites us to use hospitality to restore His Kingdom's justice - or fair and right treatment of people - in this world. Luke 14:12-

The Way of Jesus is marked by the Greatest Commandment, which involves loving our neighbor as ourselves. What if God sovereignly placed us where we are for us to live in such a way that brings the Kingdom of God front and center in the lives of neighbors? Matthew 22:35-40

Hospitality is a central practice of followers of Jesus throughout time, and begins with the posture and practice of hospitality inside the family of God as Jesus demonstrated during His time among us. Acts 2:42-47

In this message, we are looking at three lessons from the saints who have gone before us. The Saints and St. Stephen in particular challenge us to know the Story, live by the Story, and die by the Story. Acts 6-7

Jonah is so much more than a fish story! God's love for people and His desire to save flows from the pages as He offers rescue to all who turn to him. Our choice is to run in rebellion or bow in repentance. Jonah 1-4

Ezekiel's calling? Shine a spotlight on the hopelessness of life apart from God & the Law. And yet, in that hopelessness God still works, offering a life Re-Formed to all who come to Him. Does life often feel more like death? It's not to late to live anew. Ezekiel 37

The Edomites take advantage of their neighbors, and relatives, Israel. Because of this, God uses Obadiah to show how He will punish them. We will learn that God punishes pride, calls people to abundant life, and wants us to love our neighbor. Obadiah 1-21

In one of the. darkest times in the Israel of Israel, Jeremiah describes a hopeful future when God makes a new covenant with Israel and gives them new hearts. Jeremiah 31:28-34

The book of Habakkuk is different from the other prophets in that we don't see a prophet bringing a message to the people from God, but a conversation between the prophet and God. Habakkuk must decide where to put his trust as he faces the unimaginable. Habakkuk 1-3

In this message, we look at what God promises to accomplish through His Servant, why we can trust that promise, and how we should respond. Isaiah 42:1-13

As we celebrate baptisms this Sunday, we are looking at the prophet Isaiah’s own confession, cleansing, and commission. Isaiah 6

Amos called Israel out because they had forgotten how to do right by God and others. God's desire for His people today is the same as it was then: return to Him and his heart for righteousness and justice. How can we seek God and seek good? Amos 5:4-7; 21-24

As we kick off our Immerse: Prophets series, we answer three questions: Who are the prophets? What framework did they use? How do we read them?

Loving others doesn't begin with the right strategy or by mustering up our own strength, it comes from the supernatural work of the indwelling Spirit of Jesus, who is our only chance at loving others in way that changes the world. Ephesians 5:18; John 14:15-17; Luke 11:9-13

In this conclusion to the letter of 1 Corinthians Paul demonstrates intentionality in his plans, he commands the Corinthians to be intentional about their faith, and reminds them to be intentional regarding the family of God. 1 Corinthians 16:4-24

In this passage, the Apostle Paul gives instructions on how the Corinthian Christians are to collect a donation for needy Christians in Jerusalem. How do his instructions apply to us today? What is God trying to accomplish through our giving? 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

The anxiety of death is calmed when we realize the tangible hope of the bodily resurrection of Jesus, the bodily resurrection of believers, and the renewal of the entire cosmos. 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

The Corinthians had lost sight of the fundamentals of the church gathering, so Paul coaches them on the vision of what the Spirit is doing among them and how they can practice loving each other as a team rather than gathering as selfish individuals. 1 Corinthians 12-14

In this message, we'll consider how God uses church leadership to care for us, and in particular, how Woodcreek church is organized to ensure people are cared for. 1 Tim. 3:1-;, Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 20:27-35

In this message, we look at the problem corrupting the Corinthian communion, the purpose of communion, and the penalty for handling communion in an unworthy manner. 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

In this passage Paul is reminding the church in Corinth of the truth of God's design and order and warns them against cultural customs that reject that design. 1 Corinthians 11:2-6

Paul guides the Corinthians to love their brother and love God through how they engage in matters of conscience, laying down their rights and disciplining themselves to chase the higher calling of Jesus: to become people of love. 1 Corinthians 8-10

The Apostle Paul shares Godly counsel and commands to single and married Christians in the church around sex, marriage, and divorce. His words, although for their good, were difficult for them to hear. They remain so for us today. 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

In this message, we look at a problem that has plagued the church since the days of Paul: sexual immorality, the cooperate standard that we must maintain, and the personal responsibility we have as members of the church. 1 Corinthians 5-6

In a world of self-promotion, rejection of authority, and espousing our own ideas, Paul calls us and the Corinthian church to imitate him by becoming humble, submitted, and teachable as servants of Christ. 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day Christians have traditionally celebrated the birth of the Church. Learn about the the most important beliefs and practices of the New Testament Church, and how we in the 21st century can join in with our great heritage. Acts 1-2, 1 Cor. 11:23-26

Paul pleads with the Corinthian church to humble themselves, seek wisdom and growth from the Spirit of God and not men, and to care for the Church because unity matters greatly. 1 Corinthians 1:18-3:23

Paul writes the letter of 1 Corinthians to a church dealing with some significant issues of sin and dysfunction. In this opening to his letter Paul prepares the church in Corinth by reminding them of who they are, what they have, and how to protect it. 1 Cor 1:1-17

How do we respond to the love of God? Our love for God was always intended to be a love supreme. But why should we love God and how do we show God supreme love? Matthew 22:37; 1 John 4:19; Matthew 10:37; Proverbs 3:5-8; Matthew 26:39; Psalm 63:1

In this message, we look at the home that Jesus is preparing for us, how God is preparing us in that new home, and what we can do to join in on the preparation process. Revelation 21-22; Ephesians 1:13-14; 5:25-26; Colossians 3:1-17

In this message, we discuss Hades, This Present Darkness, the Lake of Fire and the only Way out of Hell.

Facing the prospect of death for ourselves, and maybe more so for loved ones, is a reality of life. The Scriptures teach followers of Jesus that they have a wonderful reason to take courage in light of the hope of Heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Jesus is buried with the shame of disciples and in resurrection clothes them in His own glory, inviting them to begin afresh on the Way of Jesus. Mark 15:46-16:11

In this message, we see Jesus rejected by His nation, abandoned by His disciples, apparently forsaken by God, and yet victorious. Mark 15:1-39

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem declaring that he was the Messiah King in keeping with the predictions of the O. T. Prophets. And the whole city was "stirred up" over Jesus' Claim. Could it be true? Everyone must make a choice and choose they did. Mark 11:1-11

Jesus invites us to achieve real greatness by following Him on the way of suffering service, and to deny our human impulse to seek greatness through selfish ambition. Mark 10:32-45

In this message, we see who Jesus is, what He had to do, how we are supposed to follow Him, and what makes Him totally unique? Mark 8:27-9:10

In the breaking of the bread for the 5,000, Jesus not only provides for the immediate needs of the people, but also gives his disciples a clear sign to remember that he alone is the one who provides rest for the weary worker. Mark 6:30-52

Who are you? The Bible repeatedly tries to shape our identity by telling us who we are and who God wants us to be. But what if we struggle to believe it? This morning's passages provide guidance. Luke 15:11-31, Ephesians

As the story of Mark continues to call us to follow The Way of Jesus, Chapter 6 contrasts two kings, Jesus and Herod, and gives us a lesson about the cost and reward of following King Jesus. Mark 6:7-32