Woodside Bible Church Algonac

Following Jesus has never been reserved for a select few. Luke 8 introduces a group of women who traveled with Jesus, supported Him with their own money, and played a key role in His ministry. Tune in as we explore what true discipleship looks like and why following Jesus is for everyone.

We're all building a life, but few of us stop to consider what we're building it on. Through His teaching in Luke 6, Jesus invites us to root our hearts in Him and build our lives on His Word. This message reminds us that a life built on following Jesus is the only life that stands firm when times get tough.

We've all been on the receiving end of God's compassion in ways we didn't deserve. In Luke 6, Jesus teaches that His followers are called to reflect that same compassion to others. This message explores what it looks like to extend grace to those around us.

Human love tends to be conditional, but Jesus calls us to something radically different. Scripture shows us that Jesus defines love as something unconditional and active. Tune in as we discover how loving like Jesus transforms our relationships.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to live. In Luke 6, Jesus presents His own, and it reframes everything our culture tells us about the good life. This message explores why Jesus invites us to reorder our lives around God's Kingdom.

On Friday, the disciples watched their hope die on a cross. On Sunday, they found an empty tomb that changed everything. In this message, we explore why Jesus’ resurrection isn't just an event we celebrate once a year, but the very foundation of our faith.

Jesus experienced hunger, thirst, grief, and pain on earth. Scripture reveals Jesus’ divine nature, but when He said "I thirst" on the cross, it revealed the full weight of His humanity. This message explores how the reality of Jesus' humanness brings us comfort and hope in everything we face.

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When Jesus quoted Psalm 22 from the cross, He revealed that He understands the suffering we experience in our hardest moments. This message reminds us that the Gospel reaches us in the depths of doubt and struggle.

Even in His final moments on the cross, Jesus was building a new community. In John 19, Jesus looks at those He loves most and creates a new type of family united by faith in Him. Tune in as we explore why the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

Jesus speaks a powerful promise to a dying criminal: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” In this message, we discover why Jesus suffered to save us from sin—because no one is beyond God’s mercy.

In Luke 23, Jesus speaks His first words from the cross: “Father, forgive them.” Instead of anger or revenge, He responds to His enemies with mercy. These words reveal why forgiveness is at the center of the Gospel.

In this message from Revelation, we’re given a glimpse of the end of God’s story. Spoiler alert: it’s better than you can imagine. Tune in as we explore how God invites us to live with confidence and hope as characters in the greatest story of all time.

Acts 2 reminds us that Jesus didn’t leave us without a purpose. Instead, He entrusted the Good News to Christians everywhere. This sermon explains how the Church continues Jesus’ work by making disciples and sharing the Gospel through the Holy Spirit’s power.

In this message, we turn to Isaiah 42 to see how God promises justice and hope through His chosen Servant, Jesus. We’ll explore how Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s ancient promise and why God’s mission has always depended on Christ alone.

What does it mean to be part of God’s plan? In Exodus 19, we see God redeem His people, invite them into a relationship with Him, and call them to live holy lives. This message reminds us that our lives should serve as examples that point others to God.

What does God’s blessing look like in real life? In Genesis 12, we see God's promise to bless all nations through Abram. Listen in as we explore how Jesus fulfills this promise and unpack what it means for us today.

In this message, we explore the story of Babel and what happens when human ambition takes center stage. Rather than abandoning His people, God interrupts their plans to redirect them toward His greater mission.

What does it mean to be made in God’s image? God created humans with a purpose from the very beginning. Genesis 1 explores how God designed humanity to reflect His image and spread His glory. Tune in as we uncover how God’s design shapes who we are and how we live today.

Why would God choose suffering as the way to save us? Scripture shows the surprising beauty behind Jesus’ sacrifice. In this message, we’ll explore how Christ supports us in our weaknesses and assures us that hope can always be found in God.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with Woodside Bible Church as we reflect on the wonder of Jesus Christ. In this message from Hebrews 2:5–9, we explore why Jesus became the Son of Man—to redeem humanity, restore our purpose, and reveal God’s grace. We’re so glad to share this Christmas with you as we celebrate the greatest gift ever given: Jesus.

A great danger to our spiritual growth is losing our sense of awe for God. This message from Hebrews 2 points us back to the joy of our salvation, reminding us that the greatest gift we’ve been given is the birth of Jesus Christ.

The author of Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus is King over everything—even the angels. But how do we know this for sure? In this message, we explore the Sonship, status, and sovereignty of Jesus. Tune in and discover why He alone is worthy of our trust.

Welcome to Week 1 of our Christmas series, Experience Wonder.Today’s message, “Jesus: The Glory of God,” invites us to marvel at the supremacy of Christ through Hebrews 1:1–4—His word, His worth, and His work.Joining us in person this Christmas Eve? Find your campus, choose your service time, and RSVP at woodsidebible.org/christmas.

How can we make investments that last for eternity? This message from Matthew 6 shows how generosity shifts our hearts from temporary gain to eternal reward. Tune in and be reminded that our investment in gospel work is the only one that lasts forever.

Tithing is meant to be an act of worship. Deuteronomy 14 teaches how tithes help God’s people to prioritize Him and care for others. This message explores how generosity begins when we remember that God comes first.

This message from Luke 12 shows us that life isn’t defined by material possessions. Listen as we learn how generosity protects us from being controlled by the things we own.

God uses even the smallest acts of generosity to reveal His glory. Mark 12 shows us that genuine generosity is rooted in sacrifice. Tune in as we dive into what it means to give in faith. 

What does adoption reveal about the heart of God? Scripture calls us to care for the orphaned and vulnerable as a reflection of God’s love for us. Listen in as we explore how, in Christ, we’ve been chosen and adopted into God’s family.

Beauty shows up everywhere, from sunsets to music to time with family. In this message, we see that beauty is rooted in the very character of God. Listen in as we explore how God invites us to enjoy His beauty while reflecting it in the way we live.

When the Bible says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” what does that really mean? This message explores how we can experience God’s goodness every day. Tune in and be reminded that God’s kindness is constant and always available to you.

How can we know what’s true in a world full of competing voices? Scripture shows us how to build our lives on God’s Word. This message will encourage you to trust God and follow His Word confidently.

Every follower of Jesus is called to something greater than themselves. Tune in as we dive into Matthew 28 and see how Christ empowers us to live on a daily mission. This is your reminder that living in Christ means carrying His purpose into every part of your life.

Our lives change when Jesus is at the center. Acts 4 shows us how the early Church lived as a generous, unified family. This message explores what it means to strengthen and support one another as God’s people today.

Who or what are you worshiping? Scripture shows us that worship is more than what happens on a Sunday morning. Listen as we explore how worship influences every aspect of our lives when our identity is in Christ.

What does it mean to be one of God’s people? This message from 1 Peter 2 reminds us of our identity and how Christ has intentionally chosen us. We’ll explore why understanding your Christ-centered identity changes your daily life.

Happy Sunday, church family! We are currently walking through our series, Big Ideas from Little Books, talking about relevant topics from smaller books in the Bible. The truths we will learn about from these books will help us to know Christ deeper and allow us to better understand Scripture. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.

We are beginning a two-week sermon series labeled, Reach: Where There is No Church, discussing the necessity to bring the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. The Gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. Maybe you’ve asked the question, “How do we live out the Gospel to reach the world?” It can seem daunting to look out to a world in darkness and try to reach all who are lost, thank God that we are not alone in our journey; we have a family who are all a part of this commission. As believers, we should aim to live with a faith and longing to go, recognize the power for all who believe, and live unashamed of the Gospel. Join us in the first sermon of the series, Power of the Gospel, and walk in boldness as you proclaim the good news.

As Christians, it is our responsibility to share the Gospel. God's word makes it abundantly clear that our mission is to spread the Gospel. For some, sharing the Gospel is simple, for others it is nerve-wracking. At Woodside, we believe in making disciples, by reaching the world and our local communities with the saving grace of Christ. People everywhere desperately need Jesus. Spreading the Gospel should not be difficult or anxiety-driven, but rather an authentic conversation on faith and the need for Jesus. The book of Romans points out our need for Christ, why it is essential to share the Gospel, and where our salvation comes from. We see four truths from various chapters in Romans on a basic framework for sharing the Gospel. We see that all have sinned, all deserve judgment, God offers us grace, and that salvation comes through faith. Join us in a one-off sermon, Visiting the Romans Road: How to Share the Gospel.  

This Mother's Day we recognize and celebrate the amazing women who have poured hours of time, energy, and love into each of our lives. It only seems fitting that as we close out our, What God Says About series we look at what God says about femininity. When Mother’s Day rolls around you may find yourself asking the question, “how should I honor the mothers in my life?” Further than that, maybe you’ve thought about how to honor the women in your life. God’s word is clear that it values women, and their role in the church, in families, and in the world. Proverbs 31 is one of the most highly quoted scriptures pointing to women's value and pricelessness. We see three important points from this chapter on how to honor the women in our lives. We should acknowledge her value, affirm her work, and applaud her character. Godly women are an essential part of the world, the church, and the home. Join us in the final sermon of the series, What God Says About Femininity.

As Christians, we work to honor God in all aspects of our lives, through our work, our words, in our friendships, so in our sex lives it is important we look to honor Him in that. We have been journeying through our What God Says About series. This week we tackle a topic that is not often talked about in the church—sex. Scripture has much to say about it though, so it seems important we discuss what God has to say. God makes it abundantly clear that sex was created to be shared within the covenant of marriage, as two become one. The stain of sin in this world has sadly tainted the view of sex, painting it in a way that one should explore their sexuality, rather than saving it for the scaredness of marriage. The Bible makes it clear that sex is a good gift from God, to be shared only in marriage. As we aim to honor God in our sex lives we see three truths within scripture—to delight in your spouse, honor wise boundaries, and understand the danger of adultery. Know that God extends grace to those who turn from their sin and walk away from patterns of sin. He will heal and restore anything that has been broken. Tune in to the latest sermon of our series, What God Says About Sex. 

As Christians, it is important to honor God in all aspects of our lives, so it only seems obvious that we should look to Him for what He says about our work. Jobs take up most of our lives, it’s where we spend most of our time. We are going through our series, What God Says About. This week we look at What God Says About Work. What we do matters to God. We are the representation of Christ, how we work reflects Him. Colossians 3:23 says we should “work heartily as for the Lord and not for men.” God commands us to work hard and to serve Him in all we do. In Proverbs, we find some examples of things that hinder us from fulfilling our call to work. There are three examples of obstacles we may face when it comes to work: laziness, distractedness, and selfishness. Proverbs 6 shows us that we have a calling to fulfill and that call is to work. We see in Genesis God giving Adam and Eve the call to tend to the garden and care for the animals. That was a privilege they held, given from God. Our tasks should be seen as an honor and our work as a privilege. Listen to the latest sermon of the series, What God Says About Work.  

Our words hold a lot more power than we may realize. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” How we speak to others truly matters. We jumped into a new sermon series, What God Says About, applying God’s wisdom to everyday situations. In our everyday interactions with others, it can be easy to be flippant with our words—not realizing what we are truly saying until after we have said it. God is adamant on the fact that our words bring life and cause death. We should be mindful of how we speak to others, aiming to speak words of grace and encouragement; even speaking less and listening more. When we interact with our brothers and sisters in Christ, we should speak the truth and challenge one another. As we grow in Christ the Lord refines us, filtering out the destructive ways of the world and filling us with His wisdom. Join us in the next sermon of the series, What God Says About Words.  

Have you ever wondered what God would have to say about certain topics? As we journey in our faith, questions arise, which may lead us to wonder what God would say. Our questions should prompt us to look to scripture. This Sunday we are diving into a new series, What God Says About, looking at the book of Proverbs to glean wisdom from about how to lean on God in the situations we face each day. To start off on a strong foundation, we will first look at what God has to say about wisdom. Why is wisdom so important, what does godly wisdom look like? Proverbs 3 tells us, the one who finds wisdom and understanding is blessed. Wisdom guides us in the decisions we make every day. As we seek Christ to be emulated in our lives, we should look to honor Him through our choices, who better to ask for wisdom from than Christ. For God’s wisdom is supremely precious. It is by wisdom that we live a good life, that God created the world, and that we are protected. Join us this Sunday in the first sermon of the series, What God says About Wisdom.

How can we fully believe in God when we struggle with doubting Him? Or maybe you have been a skeptic, wondering why you should believe in God. This question sees more circulation around the Easter season, as the body of Christ celebrates the risen King. This Resurrection Sunday we are closing out our series, Believe, looking at the final week of Jesus’ life. The living King invites us to believe in Him, but it can be difficult when doubts flood our minds. Jesus invites us to vocalize our doubts and open up to Him. He isn’t shocked by our questions; He is patient and willing to guide us to seek the truth. Jesus knows our doubts, He answers our fears, and He blesses our faith. In scripture, we see Thomas, one of the disciples, doubted Jesus. Jesus answered His doubt with truth and cared for Him as He wrestled with the questions. Jesus is ready and waiting for us. He has risen from the grave. He is alive and our belief in Him is alive! Join us this Easter Sunday in the last sermon of the series, Belief that is alive! May you have a blessed Easter, church family.  

How can others see Christ in you? A question, perhaps we all have asked at some point in our walks with Christ. We believe in Christ, but how do we extend that belief to others? This Holy season we are diving into a new series, Believe, taking a look at the final week of Jesus’ life. This Palm Sunday, we are beginning with true belief, and how that belief in Jesus shows in our lives. As we enter Holy Week, we begin with looking at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowds placed palm leaves down as Jesus entered. They celebrated Him, acknowledging that He was there, in the name of the Lord. The Messiah was here, the one who would save us, the deliverer of Israel. In the days to come, they did not yet know what would come. As their belief in the Savior was evident in their celebration, we see how our belief shows through our lives. When we honor Jesus as king, bear witness to Jesus’ work, and pursue Jesus’ presence others will see Christ in us. Join us this Easter season as we walk through a new series. Tune in to the first sermon of the series, Belief that is Seen.

In our walks of faith, our lives have a big influence on the communities we are immersed in. Whether we realize it or not, the choices we make and the things we do have an impact. As God created us as communal beings, therefore, the groups we are a part of will be affected by the choices we make. Our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, is ending. We have been slowly walking through Psalm 51, learning what true confession and renewal looks like. As we wrap up our series this week, we will tackle the effect our sin and our confession of sin has on our communities. When one begins to experience transformational renewal, others will see and begin to desire that same revival in themselves. An individual's personal confession pleads for communal renewal. In turn, our communal renewal will enjoy God's delight. Join us as we wrap up our series walking though Psalm 51. We pray your heart has been filled by this series and you have acquired the tools to experience renewal for yourselves; and have been able to work through battles of sin in your life. May you be blessed by our final sermon from this series, It’s Not Just About Me. 

As we journey on in our series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, we will see that an essential part of confession is taking responsibility for our sin. In Romans, we see that Paul states, “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” When we were born into this world, we entered into sin, our need for Jesus is very great. And the first step we take in the process of confession is realizing our sin and owning up to it. In confessing before God, it is important that we acknowledge that God is just, confess our fallen nature, and receive God's wisdom. What a gift, that we do not have to do it alone. We have the blood of Christ to cover our sins, He does not leave us alone, we need to take the initial step of recognizing and confessing. Join us in the latest sermon from the series, It’s On Me, and see the freedom in confession. 

We are continuing in our new series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, this week we will be diving into Gods mercy and how He is faithful to show us mercy. When we appeal to the character of God and appeal to the cleansing power of God, we can experience His great mercy. Rather than carrying it on our own, the Lord is calling us to confess, surrender, release our grip on struggling to clean ourselves up. We can’t do it without Him. When we believe in Him and turn toward Him, confessing before Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to show us mercy. He can mend what we have broken, and He can heal our hearts from what we have let in. We do not have to suffer in silence, no matter how easy it may seem to suppress it and clean it up on our own. We need Him. Join us in listening to the latest message of the series, God’s Immeasurable Mercy, and release your grip on the sin you may be trying to cover.

We are beginning a new series, Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, where we will look at 2 Samuel to better understand the role confession plays in our lives for us to find renewal. Today, we begin talking about this topic looking at David’s shortcomings when he gave into temptation and sinned against God. We see that the Lord confronts our sin so that we can experience renewal. To an extent, it’s as if we can have blinders on, where we can’t see the sin that tangles itself in our lives. On the other hand, we are aware of it and may turn our heads from seeing it. God lovingly confronts us with our sin because we are blind to it, at times we have despised the word of God, and the Lord is faithful to forgive our sin when we repent before Him. Tune in to our latest sermon on this vital topic, When God Confronts Our Sin, and allow your heart to be open to what the Lord may be confronting you with.