Woodside Bible Church Detroit

What is intersession? What is our role in the sharing of the gospel? How do we connect with others around our common faith in Christ? in this final message of the Why Pray? series, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya affirms that prayer is a principle action of believers and one of the most important ways we can connect with God and others.  He encourages us to "bother God on behalf of someone." Text: John 17...

Prayer is an awkward human expression. Apart from faith it seems to be a silly act. To the Christian though, prayer is an essential expression of belief and reliance on the God of Heaven.  The simple act of prayer is a part of our devotion to the sustaining benevolent father of creation.  In this opening message to the Why Pray? series, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to read through John 17 to...

One of the most humbling characteristics of God to witness is His generosity.  The way that we see God provide for his people time and time again should spur us on to want to be more like Jesus.  In this sermon, Pastor Abe Phillip asks do people see the love of God when they see you? What does your witness to the world say about you and about God? Text: John 17:6-9 Big Idea: Why Pray? To know the...

Does it seem like there are more and more dangers to your life and health each day? Every moment carries with it concerns for ourselves our families and livelihoods, and sometimes even concerns over our salvation. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that one of the principal reasons to pray is to see God's protection in your life.  In John 17, Jesus prays for our protection, and it serves a...

How does a creation know it's purpose and design? This statement of intent can only be given by its creator. We often are concerned with what our calling and purpose is, but many seek an answer without consulting our creator. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that prayer is the perfect vehicle to find an answer to one of life's most challenging questions. Text: John 17:17-19 Big Idea: Why...

In all the goals you are setting for the new year, how many will lead you closer to God and his purposes for you? It can be a challenge to set Christ centered goals but in this special message Mika Juuhl encourages us to run the race that has been set before us, and to- measure success God’s way. Text:2 Timothy 4:1-8 BI: A life lived fully for Jesus is the best way to live 1. We need to seek truth...

Do you have peace in your heart and mind? Many people spend their days, and money trying to find a way to make peace with the life they live. If personal struggles aren't enough there are political, economic, and familial battles that we have to navigate.  God does not leave us to succumb to our anxieties, but He has provided peace from war, peace for our future and peace to live in the meantime....

Love is a often complex to explain, but with the birth of Jesus, and the life he lived, it becomes easier to understand.  Jesus came to provide liberty from the captivity of Sin and to restore the relationship of people and Yahweh.  In doing these things Jesus in all things shows to power and practice of Love. Text: Isaiah 9:4 Big Idea: The coming of Christ brings liberty to enslaved sinners. Key...

Advent is a season of hope, where we look forward to the coming of the messiah.  During the season of waiting, we remember that as Jesus came into the world, he brought the light that radiates and changes the lives of all who encounter him.  In this second wee Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the Light of Joy that comes with the promised messiah, and how we can have that joy no matter the circumsta...

When life seems to be overwhelming, and crashing in on all sides, does God leave us alone to fend for ourselves? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God not only sees that we are struggling, but He sends a remedy to provide light and freedom in every situation.  He sends Hope through Christ. Text: Isaiah 9:1-2 Big Idea: The coming of Christ is the light of hope. Key Question: How is Je...

What is the greatest command of God? Jesus is asked this important question and his response life altering.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks to Matthew 22:34-40 to help us to understand 2 keys to understanding the scriptures. Text: Matthew 22:24-40 BI: We will understand the scriptures better through the lenses of Loving God, and Loving our Neighbor. PT1: Learn to Love the Lord with ever...

When Paul says to walk in the spirit, what does he mean? And how do we do it?  This is a great question to have an answer to and in this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares how we are to grow in our faith by walking in the spirit. Text: Galatians 5:25 – 6:18 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Keep in step with God’s Spirit. Key Question: How do we stay in step with the Spirit? 1.   Walk in Christ-centered c...

Does it feel like there is a war or struggle going on inside of you to live like Christ?  If you feel this tension, it's because there is a real battle going on each day between your flesh and your spirit.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the litmus test to determine if you are living according to the flesh or according to the spirit. Text : Galatians 5:16-26 Big Idea: Walk with the Spi...

Does the Christian life feel overwhelming with rules and unfruitful religion? That's not the way it is supposed to be.  In this sermon, Pastor Fikre shares that Christ came to deliver us from the weight of rituals and bring us into the freedom of relationship with the father. BI: Experience the Freedom that Christ has come to Give. How do I experience this freedom? Pt.1- Value the freedom that com...

What does the story of our past say about the calling of God on our lives?  Our origin stories have an effect of how we view and interpret our lives and God's influence on it.  In this message Pastor Nick Bogardus, shares that you don't have to work your story to make something of yourself, but that God has already done the work through your life and made you something valuable. Text : Galatians 4...

Have you ever felt like there were competing thoughts on your spiritual growth and knowing God?  You're not alone.  The Apostle Paul warns the church at Galatia that there are people who are trying to convince them to turn away from the truth of Jesus Christ, and submit themselves to empty religion.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at this passage of scripture to urge believers not to be...

What comes to mind when you are asked about your identity?  Is it your occupation? Ethnicity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that the Gospel has far reaching effects to change our Identity and it should revolutionize how you see yourself.  The effect of gospel on who we are supersedes ethnicity, and occupation and provides change at the heart. Text: Galatians 3:15-4:7 Big Idea: We are...

There is a blessing that is in the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is not restrictive, but freeing.  In this message from the series Good News, Pastor Ryan Russell shares the blessing that comes with believing and following Jesus. Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: God’s blessing comes by faith alone in Christ alone. Key Question: How do we experience the blessings of God? 1.     Do th...

There is a simplicity to faith in Christ that often times gets lost in man-made qualifications.  Have you ever considered that Salvation is through faith in Christ alone? and not through works also?  This sermon series, Good News, will help you to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it is freedom from the bondage of sin. Text: Galatians 2:1-21 Big Idea: Nothing but the gospel is needed....

Have you ever seen the power of God? I think you have.  Often times, Christians overlook the evidence of God's power working to transform their lives day by day, but it is that testament that can help others know that God can change them too.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the story of the apostle Paul's conversion and reminds us that the Gospel of Christ can change anyone, even a for...

With so much information available to us at any moment, how do we discern what is good?  How do we truly know good news and the message that will change lives? In this opening sermon from the letter to the Galatians Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a uniqueness about what is called the Good News in scripture that should make it stand head and shoulders over everything else. Text: Galatians...

How much is enough for you?  With all the things that we accumulate in this life, when do you get to a place of contentment?  What could provide you with contentment? In this final message of the metamorphosis series, Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Hebrews 13 that we can keep ourselves free from the love of money by keeping our love and dependency of God as a priority. Text: Hebrews 13:5,6 Big Id...

What good can come from struggle? If trouble, problems and adversity are a naturally occurring part of life how can we deal with it without falling into despair?  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince posits that with the right mindset we can see the good that God is doing even in the midst of trials. Text: Philippians 1:12 - 21 Big Idea: See adversity as opportunity for gospel advancement. Key Ques...

Does your life feel dry and disconnected from true friendships? Do you feel emotionless, and are unable to feel joy?  You may be expereinceing apathy.  Apathy can infiltrate every area of our lives if it goes unchecked, but God has a remedy for this inability to feel.  Pastor Fikre continues the series, Metamorphosis, with a message that looks at the thoughts and actions that will rouse believers...

What drives you? What makes you pursue a particular career or education?  Our Ambitions drive us down particular paths before we ever really know what ambition is.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Colossians 3, that after we have begun a journey with Christ our ambitions and desires should be conformed to His ambitions and desires.  And this Ambition will be a source of peace and n...