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We're all looking for purpose and meaning, but where we look for it matters.  In Acts 17:22-31, Paul speaks to the people of Athens about their search for spirituality and transcendence. Their religion promised purpose but ultimately left them striving to find God on their own.   AS we continue our 'You're Looking for Jesus' series, discover how Jesus reveals where our purpose is truely found. You...

We're all looking for love, but where we look for it matters.  In John 4:4-29, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman searching for love and fulfillment in the wrong places. Her story reveals how our deepest longings can lead us toward relationships and intimacy that can never fully satisfy.  As we continue 'You're Looking for Jesus,' discover how Jesus offers the love we've been looking for. You're Lookin...

We're all looking for something to satisfy us. We were created with deep longings for meaning, purpose, love, and fulfillment, but what we look to for satisfaction matters.  In Jeremiah 2:11-13, God reveals how we can turn good longings toward worthless substitutes. Looking isn't the problem. Where we look is.   As we continue "You're Looking for Jesus," discover how our core longings can lead us...

Everyone is looking for something. We long for truth, goodness, beauty, hope, and purpose, but our blindness can keep us from seeing what's right in front of us. The good news is that Jesus is closeer than we think.  In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind and reveals a deeper reality: everyone is blind in some way. Everyone is looking, but not everyone wants to see. And true sight comes when we e...

What does God have next for Woodside Bible Church? As we enter our eighth decade of ministry, people are more open to the Gospel than we've seen in years. They're looking for Jesus and He's closer than they think.  In this Vision Sunday message, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks shares the vision for Woodside's future. God is positioning our church to help more people see Jesus, make disciples, and impac...

What do we do when God's plan takes longer than we expect? In 2 Samuel 5, David finally becomes king after years of waiting, showing that God is faithful to finish what He starts.  In Part 4 of God Has a Plan, discover how God works in His timing and remains true to His promises, even when the journey takes longer than we anticipate. 

What do we do when we have the opportunity to take matters into our own hands? In 1 Samuel 24, David has the chance to take revenge against Saul, but instead chooses to trust God. In Part 3 of God Has a Plan, discover how we can refuse to compromise, rest in God's justice, and repay good when we're tempted to take control. 

Where do we turn when life feels uncertain and we need security? In 1 Samuel 22, David finds himself in a cave, but God meets him there. In Part 2 of God Has a Plan, discover how God delivers, provides, and guides us when we feel uncertain, reminding us that our deepest need for security is ultimately met in Him. 

How does God choose differently than we do? In 1 Samuel 16, God reminds Samuel that He does not define success by outward appearances. In Part 1 of God Has a Plan, discover what David's anointing teaches us about trusting God's plan, redefining success, and recognizing that God sees potential and purpose where others may not. 

What happens when we refuse to repent of sin? In Judges 16:4-22, Samson's relationship with Delilah reveals the consequences of unrepentant sin. What begins with compromise ultimately leaves him disarmed, deceived, and devastated. This message explores how sin always costs more than it promises and points us to the hope of repentance, God's grace, and the freedom found in wholehearted obedience to...

What controls your decisions: fear of people or fear of God? In Judges 6, we see how fear of others can keep us from living in faithful obedience, but God's presence gives us the courage to trust Him instead. This message explores how hearing God's truth, holding onto His presence, and honoring Him above everyone else weakens the grip of fear and leads to a life of bold faith. 

What holds us back from doing what God asks? In Judges 4, God calls Deborah and Barak to free Israel from oppression, but Barak hesitates. This message explores the cost of passivity and how faithful action begins with trusting God. 

In Judges 2:6-23, we see a generation rise up that did not know the Lord. This message looks at the signs of a compromised faith:  forgetting God's greatness, forgetting His ways, and facing His discipline. Join us as we consider what it means to keep ourselves from idols and remain faithful to God. 

At Woodside Bible Church, we pursue God's truth, respond to His goodness, and reflect His beauty together. Tune in live for this week's message as we explore Scripture and discover what it means to live out our identity in Christ. 🙌

In John 8:12, Jesus makes a bold claim: "I am the light of the world." This message explores why Jesus is the source of everything we need and points to a life worth living. Tune in as we look at what Jesus meant and why it still matters. 

Kids learn what's important by watching adults and listening to their words. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses tells parents to teach their children about God's goodness. When we walk with the Lord and share His faithfulness with others, we help shape the next generation. 

Everyone is loyal to something. Do your loyalties lie with God? Moses calls God's people to follow the Lord always and pass that loyalty on to the next generation. This message explores how devotion to God protects your faith and sets an example for those who come after you. 

The greatest threat to faith isn't always hard times. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses warns God's people not to forget the Lord when life is comfortable. Tune in as we explore how to remain faithful to God when life is good so we can pass on a legacy of faith to the next generation. 

Everyone is being shaped by something. Deuteronomy 6 calls God's people to treasure His Word in their hearts, weave it into their daily lives, and pass it on to their children. Discover how to leave a legacy rooted in God's Word. 

Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that Moses called God's people to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and might.  Listen in as we explore how a wholehearted love for God shapes faith that lasts from one generation to the next.  

We're starting Passing the Baton, a brand new series on how we carry the Gospel forward, one generation at a time. Whether you've been walking with Jesus for decades or you're still figuring things out, there's a place for you in this story.

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 buiding 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.