Living Hope Church, Woodland

Pastor Dooba concludes our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 21:15-25. The culmination of John’s gospel is a beautiful and powerful account of Jesus’ instructions to a disciple who went from a denier to a devoted follower. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGH495cF1rY See the following link for our social media pag...

Pastor Les continues our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 21:1-14. There are times in life when you stop and look around and think, “How did I end up here?” You’re not thriving, just surviving. You’re doing whatever you can to get by and it feels like God is nowhere to be found. But the truth is God hasn’t disappeared — it’s that you’ve gone AWOL. The full service can be...

Pastor Dooba continues our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 20:24-31. A few people have seen Jesus so far, but Thomas hasn’t. Let's walk through Thomas’ encounter with Jesus and John’s call to all readers to believe in Jesus as Lord. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVlJJlksl8 See the following link for our soci...

Pastor Dooba continues our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 20:11-23. J esus is alive! And He appears to Mary Magdalene and the Disciples. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGOOeMOJwQg See the following link for our social media pages and other ways to connect with the church! https://qrco.de/bblxJZ

Pastor Emeritus Carl continues our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 20:1-10. Almost 2,000 years ago a discovery was made in Jerusalem early on the day following the Sabbath. It appeared a crime had been committed, but what really happened? John gives us the details.  The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LumyAvDjEvI S...

Today is "Back To Church Sunday." As many across the country return to church, or attend for the first time, we ask: Why are we better together? The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elsOPpsiHMo See the following link for our social media pages and other ways to connect with the church! https://qrco.de/bblxJZ

Pastor Dooba continues our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 19:28-42. This passage describes the Lord's death on the cross. His death in this manner was fortold by the Bible. It was His choice to die, to break down the dividing wall between God and man: Man's sin. As post-resurrection people we can take comfort in Jesus' sacrifice, knowing that He has already made up for...

Pastor Dooba resumes our verse by verse series through the Gospel of John with John 19:17-27, during the last hours of Jesus' life before the cross. Our interludes in Jonah and Ruth were strategic: Jesus is about to give the people of His day the "sign of Jonah" (Matthew 12:39-40, Luke 11:29-30) and fulfill the duties of a redeemer, not only for Israel, but for the whole world.  The full service c...

Pastor Dooba continues our second (and final) intermission from the Gospel of John with the final part of a four part series through the book of Ruth, covering Ruth chapter 4. Ruth's story began with famine, death, and uncertainty, but concludes in blessing, new life, and assurance or redemption. And redemption not only for Ruth by Boaz, as through them would come the family line of the Redeemer o...

Pastor Dooba continues our second intermission from the Gospel of John with part 3 of a four part series through the book of Ruth, covering Ruth chapter 3. In today's passage, we find Naomi instructing Ruth to take part in a unique practice to request their relative's care. Does Ruth obey? What will the relative say? Will Ruth and Naomi find safety and security back in Bethlehem? Let's find out to...

Pastor Les continues a second intermission from the Gospel of John with part 2 of a four part series through the book of Ruth, covering Ruth chapter 2. The Book of Ruth tells the story of Ruth, a Gentile woman who remains loyal to her Israelite mother-in-law Naomi, and through her faithfulness and God’s sovereign hand, joins in the story of Royalty. The full service can be watched on our YouTube c...

Pastor Dooba begins a second intermission from the Gospel of John with part 1 of a four part series through the book of Ruth, covering Ruth chapter 1. The Book of Ruth tells the story of Ruth, a Gentile woman who remains loyal to her Israelite mother-in-law Naomi, and through her faithfulness and God’s sovereign hand, joins in the story of Royalty. The full service can be watched on our YouTube ch...

Pastor Dooba concludes our intermission from the Gospel of John with part 4 of our four part series through the book of Jonah, covering Jonah chapter 4. As we conclude this book, we find the prodigal prophet finally at the city he was sent to in chapter 1. The great city has repented, and instead of finding joy filling the heart of Jonah, we see anger. Let’s understand where this anger is coming f...

Pastor Les continues our intermission from the Gospel of John for part 3 of our four part series through the book of Jonah, covering Jonah chapter 3. God is perfect in all His ways and plans. When we, by God’s grace, are brought into His Kingdom, we not only have a new life, we also have been given a new single  uncomplicated purpose and plan— to follow Him. The full service can be watched on our...

Every year, Living Hope Church hosts a week long "Vacation Bible Experience" (VBX) for children ages 0 through 12. Pastor Gerald Shearman, our Youth Ministry Director, brings us the message of this year's VBX, which wrapped up yesterday, "Kingdom Keepers." The curriculum (by Answers in Genesis) walked the children through the Armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-18, teaching them about the tools that...

Pastor Dooba continues our intermission from the Gospel of John for part 2 of our four part series through the book of Jonah, covering Jonah chapter 2. As Jonah catches a ride back to shore inside a fish, he prays to the God he had been fleeing from and delivers a heartfelt prayer of surrender. What insights do we gain about God's nature from this prayer by the wayward prophet? Sermon Notes: https...

Today we take a break from our series in the Gospel of John with a four week series through the book of Jonah. Starting with Jonah 1, Pastor Dooba unpacks this popular and powerful story of a man of God who ran from God, submitted to God, obeyed God, and then was angry with God.  You can watch a  short intro video for it here . Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/102r5sENRgHHTW7_gNJB4...

Pastor Les continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 19:1-16. Jesus is taken away to be tortured by the Roman soldiers. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOr-JakRdlg See the following link for our social media pages and other ways to connect with the church! https://qrco.d...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 18:28-40. After Jesus' arrest in the garden, He is passed around, all night, between those who question, beat, and mock Him. In our text today, we find Jesus standing before Pilate, a powerful Roman governor who questions Jesus and ends up caving to the desire of the people. Sermon Notes: https://docs.g...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 18:12-27. After Jesus' arrest in the garden, He is passed around, all night, between those who question, beat, and mock Him. In our text today, we find Jesus at the beginning of this unjust journey, denied by a close follower, and treacherously treated by religious leaders. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. Th...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 18:1-11. The time has come. Jesus is no longer looking ahead to 'the hour,' but it is now here. This passage is the beginning of the end, and one that has been spoken of for generations. Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CLqfqKUGwsD8TdQxpfCyF-2xBFSFnTa1irycYvcsH0s/   The full service can...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 17:20-26. In this passage, Jesus concludes his "High Priestly Prayer." In this prayer, he prays for 3 gospel-advancing traits to be realized in all believers. Let's unpack this powerful prayer Jesus offered to the Father while you were on his mind. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watc...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 17:6-19. In Jesus' prayer, he shifts his attention to his disciples. As he does, he affirms their saving faith and then asks God to guard and sanctify them as they go into the world. Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5YiabJ2e8NEKJD6_nHuj9q0RGbge9LRy_FUCsz3aoI/   The full service can be...

Pastor Les continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 17:1-5. These verses lay a foundation to the rest of Jesus’s prayer to His Father. While they focus on our Lord’s relationship with His Father, they have much to say concerning our relationship with the Father — a relationship the Father wanted and that was worth a Son. The full service can be watched on...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 16:25-33. Is peace possible? Like trying to hold water in your hand, it often seems like experiencing peace deep within our  souls is only possible if nothing is bumping into us. Today, we find that Jesus is teaching something different. Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBUphstucHThSln9...