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As we conclude our series in the book of 1 Samuel, we dive into the years of Saul pursuing David. In David, we see a man who knows who the REAL Authority is and who the REAL enemy is. In Saul, we see a man who has a cloudy understanding of both. Would we be people who submit ourselves to the REAL Authority and who fight the REAL enemy. The post My Authority and My Enemy appeared first on Woodside Church.

It is recorded that Jonathan loved David “as his own soul.” What he did for David gives us real-life examples as to what ‘loving your neighbour as yourself’ actually looks like. The post What Does ‘Loving Your Neighbour’ Look Like? appeared first on Woodside Church.

This passage sets out (1) the conflict between Goliath, the physical giant, and David, the spiritual giant, and (2) the contrast between David’s confidence and Saul’s fear. This narrative is full of practical relevance for our own lives as we face constant battles with our enemies – the world, the flesh, and the devil. For followers of Christ, we have the assurance that our victory in battle has been won by Christ at the cross. The post Who is the Giant? appeared first on Woodside Church.

1 Samuel 16 is the story of two main characters. Firstly, it is still about the current King Saul, the “Man After His Own Heart”, but secondly, we are also introduced to a new character David, “A Man Like God’s Heart” – the future king. In this message we dig into why David is called a “Man Like God’s Heart” and how we too can become Men and Women “like God’s heart”. The post A Man Like God’s Heart appeared first on Woodside Church.

This week we look at King Saul being appointed and then rejected by God as king. This cautionary tale shows the heart of God for us in many ways, but foremost, that He wants our hearts chasing after His. Would we heed the warning given in the life of Saul and be people who give their whole hearts over to Christ. The post Whose Heart? appeared first on Woodside Church.

Do you have faith? As we begin the book of 1 Samuel, we will examine three key stories: Hannah, then Hophni and Phineas, and finally Samuel. The first three chapters of this book give us a clear look at faith in action. We want to ask ourselves: are we living by faith (for God’s glory) in obedience to Him or are we living by flesh (for my glory) in rebellion of Him? The post Living Faith appeared first on Woodside Church.

The spiritual practice of fasting is seen throughout Scripture. However, it is a practice seldom explored. Join with us as we look at the practice of fasting in Scripture to gain an understanding of if, how, and when a follower of Jesus might practice fasting. The post Prayer & Fasting appeared first on Woodside Church.

The Return of Christ is not a fringe doctrine. It is a central theme throughout Scripture. Today we look at why it is so relevant to us in this present age. The post The Return of Christ appeared first on Woodside Church.

Today, we look at a number of reasons why God gave us His Word. Each one speaks to the importance of building our lives on it. The post Why is the Bible Still so Important Today? appeared first on Woodside Church.

God wants to change you into something better. Today, we look at 7 characteristics (snapshots) of our new life in Christ. The post The New Life appeared first on Woodside Church.

As we continue in our study of the book of Ephesians, we move into chapter 4 and the second half of the letter. Now Paul moves from our identity in Christ to our activity for Christ. Christians are called to become mature and to live lives worthy of the calling we have received. The post Worthy Lives appeared first on Woodside Church.

One of the most important prayers we can pray for ourselves, and for others, is for the power of God in our lives. The post We Need Power appeared first on Woodside Church.

We were spiritually dead because of our sin, but because of His great love for us, God made us alive through Christ. The post Are You Dead or Alive? appeared first on Woodside Church.

We were made to know God. Today, we look at a Pray to know God better: to be filled with his hope, to be filled with a sense of how precious we are to him , and to be filled with his power. The post Spiritual Eyesight appeared first on Woodside Church.

Do you know who you are? Do you know how rich you are? As Paul open his letter to the Ephesians he takes us to the breathtaking landscape of God’s grace and shares 7 realities for those who are “in Christ”. The post You Are Richer Than You Think appeared first on Woodside Church.

In this week’s message we discover anew the beautiful gift we are given by God, the gift of Jesus.  As a conclusion to our Christmas series on peace, we recognize that the gift of Jesus is also the gift of peace.  We conclude this message by talking about re-gifting this gift of peace, this gift of Jesus, to the world. The post Re-gifting Peace appeared first on Woodside Church.

We, like Mary, can live with a peace that comes from trusting God. The post Peace Within appeared first on Woodside Church.

As we continue in our advent series, The Gift of Peace, we are reminded that peace with God leads to peace with others. As Christians, we are called to peace with others, we are empowered to have peace with other, and yet, we are unable to have total peace with others. May God help us be peace makers as we represent Him. The post Peace With Others appeared first on Woodside Church.

The good news of Christmas is that peace isn’t a feeling to chase. Peace is a person to receive. And his name is Jesus – The Prince of Peace. The post Peace With God appeared first on Woodside Church.

How can we experience the joy, peace, and contentment of Christ? Today we look at what living a life in the sufficiency of Christ looks like! The post Do Not Be Anxious About Anything appeared first on Woodside Church.

Joy is not found by trying harder- it’s found by staying closer to Jesus. The post Rejoice in the Lord appeared first on Woodside Church.