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Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Consistency is key! If we confess that the Covenant of Grace forms and gathers a regenerate covenant people, then our practice of baptism and the Lord's Supper — the ordinances given to the church — must reflect that beautiful reality. 

Contrary to popular belief, the core element of Baptist identity is not a position on the mode and timing of baptism. It is a position on the nature of the church itself as Christ's new covenant people. This week we explore that position through its application in both regenerate church membership and church discipline.

In this second of two classes on Calvinism Pastor Luke covers the five points of Calvinism using the acrostic TULIP. He also shares some of the story behind how he became a Calvinist. 

Many think of Calvinism as merely defined by the acronym “TULIP” and some refer to it as the “Doctrines of Grace”. In today’s teaching, we will talk about how it is much more and helps us understand more of the character of God and His sovereignty. 

What happens when we get the relationship between law and Gospel wrong? In this class, pastor Matt Jantz looks at Legalism and Antinomianism and how both are false understandings of the relationship between law and Gospel. Furthermore, this class looks at how a right understanding of God’s grace and our union with Christ overcomes these pitfalls. 

Having established the Reformed consensus on covenants of works, redemption, and grace, we drill deep into the difference between Westminster's perspective on the covenantal substance of grace and that of the Reformed Baptists.

In this first of two classes on covenant theology, we examine the broad "eternal life" covenants that emerge from the pages of Scripture. Along with a law-gospel distinction, getting these covenants right both protects and enhances our understanding of all that Christ accomplishes for us as our glorious Savior. 

There is about 1 minute of audio issues in the beginning of the recording before it clears up! We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and pray you listen past it!In week 3 of the “What is a Reformed Baptist?” class, we will be discussing the biblical basis for the Christian Sabbath, and the role of the fourth commandment in the lives of Christians today.

Learn about God's Law and how it is in effect today. Why the Moral law, the ten commandments, is still applicable today to all and how Jesus abrogated God's Positive law from the Old Testament. Learn the difference between the Moral Law and the Positive Law. Learn how there are three uses for the Law today.  

In this 15 week class, with Tom Hicks’ book What is a Reformed Baptist? as our guide, we will see how doctrines that Reformed Baptists believe and cherish impact our life as a church and our daily walk. We will cover topics such as God’s law, Calvinism, covenant theology, Christian liberty and more. Come join us!

It is tough to escape the reality that technology seems to be integrated into the lives of many of us and our families. It can be difficult to go throughout the day without some form of it beckoning our attention. Whether it’s social media, entertainment, and communication through the likes of smartphones, computers, gaming consoles and AI, technology and its devices are here to stay. In this class, we will look at how this reality specifically pertains to teenagers. While it might be true that technology can offer certain benefits such as enhanced learning and connection, it is also true that it can present many risks. We will unpack some of those potential risks and seek to provide practical help and wisdom as it pertains to technology usage for teenagers seeking to honor God.

There is no getting around it; A.I. WILL change how things get done in the workplace. “A.I. Agents” are already managing email addresses, creating social media posts, answering phone calls, and so much more. Businesses are experimenting with the use of A.I. Automation out of fear of getting left behind. A lot has already changed and a lot more is coming. Our job as Christians is to use wisdom and discernment with our use of A.I. when it comes to productivity. A.I. can be a powerful tool when used properly. In this session, pastor Matt Jantz will look at the wise use of this technology when it comes to productivity in the workplace.

Parents aim to honor God in raising their children. Fathers serve as providers and protectors, mothers as nurturers, but where does technology belong at home? When is it appropriate to introduce screens like computers, tablets, video games, or phones? Should children have cell phones and unbridled access to the world wide web? Should we have devices “watch our kids,” or do they hinder physical and spiritual growth? Are we aiding our children toward idolatry or their role as men and women? This session with Pastor Drew Hacker will provide biblical insights on how families can think about integrating technology into their homes, ensuring it serves their spiritual goals rather than undermining them.

Our physical and spiritual health can be compromised if we do not use biblical wisdom to discern the impact and outcome of certain technologies upon us as image bearers of God. Our personal decisions have impacts upon not only us but those around us. In this break out session we will discuss practical ways to guard ourselves from the overuse of certain Technologies; along with some good reasons and biblical motivations that will aid us in doing so.

** We apologize, but we had some technical difficulties with the audio on this teaching. We did not intentionally try and make Pastor Brent sound like a robot given his topic of transhumanism!As intelligent, generative technologies rapidly advance in capability and ubiquity, they are accompanied by a rising tide of influence as to whether, when, and how we should engage with these technologies. In most cases these influences do not have gospel motives for the individual or society, nor are they rooted in biblical anthropology. For example, large language models purport to offer the solution to loneliness, an alternative to the labor required for human creativity, and the answer to many of our questions big and small. In fact, for some AI has the potential to solve our biggest problems and transform humanity so that we transcend to a higher plane of existence. Considering these things, how then should Christians respond? What pursuits and practices will ground us in the reality of God’s world, living according to the nature and role God has given to us as his image bearers? And how does the gospel of our Lord give us true meaning and hope amid the competing gospels of our technological age?

Technology impacts the way we think, live, and worship, and not always for the better. For example, social media has made it easier to connect and communicate with people, but those who spend significant amounts of time on social media are often less connected with family, friends, and their church. With a theology of tools in place and a Biblical worldview to guide us, in this second session, we will consider how faithful Christians can use or misuse Artificial Intelligence and ways to avoid becoming a slave to Artificial Intelligence.

Christians can struggle today to know how to think about technology. We can easily see the many benefits that have come with the advanced technology of our age. But at the same time, we are aware that there are costs as well, not only in terms of the intentional sinful use of technology but also the unintended consequences it can have. In this first session we will be looking at some basic principles to help us develop a theology of tools. What place does the creation and use of tools have in the Christian worldview? Are all tools created equal? And what changes as our tools become more complex and more powerful with far broader applications? How we answer these questions will have a profound effect on how we think about AI and the technology of our age.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

God has given to the Christian abundantly out of His goodness, and the Christian responds in thankfulness and joyful obedience in how God has instructed him to use what has been given to him. This is called stewardship. Stewardship applies not just to finances, but to everything single possession, skill, or any blessing we could lay claim to.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

Many of those affiliated with the church are familiar with the word “fellowship” - familiarity do not equate to an orthodox understanding. Fellowship is the fourth ordinary means of grace, and it is not just only had by Christians, but Christians must also engage in it.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

The ordinary means of grace are known to most Christians, but the true benefit of them is oft misunderstood or under-appreciated. As Christians who are perpetually needy of their Father in heaven, it is essential that we learn the means that God has set out for constant access to His grace.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

Sphere sovereignty describes the reality of how authority is given and governed by Christ. All authority is Christ’s and he dispenses that authority equally to the family, church, and state. How is the Christian to balance their obligations in these three spheres and how to these areas of authority interact with each other? We discuss this and more in Week 5.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

What does Scripture have to say about the civic government? The Christian has obligations to the government, the government has obligations to the citizen, and both are obligated to Christ. Understanding these obligations is essential for obedience in performing them.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

Do you view your local church simply as a place you go on Sundays, or as a body and a family that you are an intimate part of and owe a duty to? Scripture reveals the importance of the local church and the role of the Christian in it.

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

The biblical family is the building block of God’s kingdom on earth. The family unit has been distorted and attacked by wicked cultures - the church must fight back by restoring the family to biblical standards and its proper glory.  

Did Pastor Rich’s impactful sermon on the importance of the Word of God motivate you to learn more about the Bible? Do you have questions such as: How did God’s revealed word make it through thousands of years of history to be available to us today? What does it mean when you hear people say God's word is "inspired"? How was it decided which books should be in the Bible? Why are there variant manuscripts and different translations? Which translation should we use? Join us in the sanctuary as we seek to answer these questions, build your confidence in our ‘modern’ bible and equip you to defend your faith in the Word of God.

The church is called to continually reform - but what does that call mean? With a classic framework, the who, what, where, when, why, and how of continually reformation are discussed.

In this class, Pastor Derek gives us some answers and thoughts to the all-important “why" of biblical counseling. Why is it needed, why should we be using the Bible as our authority, and why should we be motivated to counsel one another. 

Surely we — even as Christians — don't always delight in God's fatherly allowances. We cannot grow complacent in normalizing that frame of spirit, however. We must, as Burroughs helps us discern, identify and uproot any rot of a murmuring and grumbling spirit within us. 

In week 3 of this class, Pastor Derek discusses the “when" of biblical counseling. When should biblical counseling take place, when is it needed, and specifically how it happens here at Woodridge. Pastor Derek talks about numerous ways that we here at Woodridge are seeking to help train and counsel one another.

In our journey to understand contentment, this lesson will delve into the topic “The Excellence of Contentment.” Pastor Drew, using the book by Burroughs, helps us see the layers that exist in this topic, and much like a Sommelier can tell you more than you even knew existed about a glass of wine, Burroughs is able to do the same with "The Excellence of Contentment." Discover why true contentment is not just peace of mind but an act of worship that strengthens grace, equips us for service, and draws us closer to God.

In this class, Pastor Rich begins to look at who it is that should counsel one another with the bible as well as who it is that may need biblical counsel. He also discusses the ways in which biblical counseling should happen within the local church as we seek to strengthen one another.

This week we look at how Christ teaches us Christian contentment. The Holy Spirit has given us a number of spiritual lessons about ourselves, the world, and God that enable us to live contentedly. The truth of these lessons is expressed in the Bible and experienced by Christians everyday. 

Pastor Rich opens this class by discussing what biblical counseling is and how it differs from other means of secular/clinical counseling. He also digs into the history of biblical counseling, how we got to where we are with it, and discusses the goals of it.

In this class we will learn about Christian contentment — particularly what it is, how it differs from the world's contentment, how Jesus communicates it to us, the evil and foolishness of the sin of discontentment, and how we can grow and exercise Christian contentment. It will draw from the book The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment for content and form. We look forward to seeing what God has provided for us to be supremely content in our unstable world.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

Whether at home, in the church, in a career, or as a citizen, we all have work to do. As Christians, how should we think about our callings and find meaning in our vocations? In this 8-week class, we will look at the Bible‘s teaching on work and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.