Living Hope Church, Woodland

Pastor Dooba brings us the final part of a three part intrerlude in the book of Daniel called "Faithful Living In A Foreign Land," which covers the famous story of Daniel in the lion's den (Daniel 6:1-28). Imagine a law saying you could not pray to God for 30 days, and the punishment for breaking this law was  death. Would you still pray? Would you just wait until after the 30 days before you pray...

Pastor Dooba brings us the second part of a three part intrerlude in the book of Daniel called "Faithful Living In A Foreign Land," which covers the famous story of Shadrach, Meshiach, and Abed-nego and the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:1-30. Have you ever been told to do something that you knew was against God's standards? The world we live in constantly demands that we conform to its immoral standar...

Pastor Les kicks off an interlude to our series in the Gospel of John: a three part series in the book of Daniel called "Faithful Living In A Foreign Land."  In this series, we will learn important principles for living as faithful followers of Jesus in this world. This first sermon in "Faithful Living In A Foreign Land" covers Daniel 1. Some (perhaps most) people are apprehensive when faced with...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 11:45-57. This sermon concludes the story of the raising of Lazarus with a discussion of how polarizing it was among the Jewish people. While it gave many who came to faith in Jesus hope, it caused the Jewish religious rulers to conclude they needed to have Jesus killed. Little did they know that was th...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 11:28-44. This is the second of a two part series on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this part we look at the last two of four scenes in this story. The first scene showcases Jesus' emotions, how He grieves with us in our sorrow and desires to comfort us. The second scene demonstrates Jesus' pow...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 11:1-27. This is the first of a two part series on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this part we look at the first two of four scenes in this story. These scenes demonstrate death and life in Jesus' eyes. Death is a hard reality, but it has purpose and it is not the end. Those who believe in Jesu...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 10:22-42. The time of Jesus' public ministry is coming to a close so Jesus, again, plainly and directly tells the people who He is. The response? Some want to silence him and others follow him. How will you respond to the identity of Jesus? Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on o...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 10:11-21. Today we will unpack the fourth "I AM" statement of Jesus. In this passage, Jesus continues His illustration of sheep and a shepherd, a concept His listeners would have been very familiarity with. Jesus' identity, mission, and heart are that of a good shepherd. What does that look like? Let's...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 10:1-10. In this passage, Jesus shares a memorable illustration about how to find salvation and shows us the kind of life we can have when we trust Him. Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLojlFv7nbLkO1IcEVMES6WrQb9pjkgM72Uycp36CIM The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel he...

Pastor Carl continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 9:13-41 (with a little help from Ephesians 1:18-20). Today we will learn what ultimately happened to the blind man after Jesus healed him as he gained new sight spiritually and the reactions of those around him. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https...

Pastor Carl continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" from John 9:1-12 (with a little help from Ephesians 1:18-20). Jesus, in healing the blind man, not only gives him his physical sight, but also his spiritual sight. As Jesus reveals Himself as the Savior of the world, He gives the man the faith to trust Him as the one who takes away our sins. Sermon Notes: Coming s...

Pastor Les (unexpectedly) continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe." Pastor Dooba and his wife welcomed thier second child into the world yesterday. This was a little earlier than expected, but thanks to the goodness of God both mother and child are happy and healthy.  Today, in John 8:48-59, we conclude Jesus' time in the temple at the Feast of Tabernacles. As Jesus...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 8:37-47. Our spiritual family is not our physical family. Your spiritual identity matters more than your physical identity, and depends on how we respond to Jesus' invitation to be adopted into His spiritual family. Our actions and words are reflections of that identity: if God is your spiritual Father,...

Tom Nelson, director of the Navigators ministry at UC Davis, bring us the next message in our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 8:31-36, on the freedom that can only be offered by the Son of God. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ausSOLHizng See the following link for our social...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 8:21-30. In this provocative message, Jesus lays out the cost of rejecting Him and explains the only way anyone will truly be right before God. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVgM7BE_QHI See the following link for o...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 8:12-20. This whole passage is truly about the identity of Jesus. In this passage we see Jesus calling himself the Light of the world. One key element of light is that it is by the light that everything else makes sense.  When you look at the world and people through the lens of the light of Jesus, they...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 7:53-8:11. For thousands of years, the famous story of a woman dragged in front of Jesus for her sin has gripped the hearts and minds of readers. Why? Join us today as we see at least three powerful traits of our Lord put on display. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouT...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 7:37-52. Jesus invites everyone who is thirsty to find satisfaction in Him. This is an invitation that is lifechanging to all who accept it and will offer great blessings. Sadly, many, due to the tug of sin and doubt in thier heart and mind, reject Jesus' invitation. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 7:25-36. No matter how clearly Jesus communicates His identity and proves His power, the hearts of mankind will always struggle to submit to His Lordship. Many will reject Him, though others will receive Him.  Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https:...

Every year, Living Hope Church hosts a week long "Vacation Bible Experience" (VBX) for children ages 0 through 12. Gerald Shearman, our Youth Ministry Director, brings us the message of this year's VBX, which wrapped up yesterday, "The Great Jungle Journey." The curriculum (by Answers in Genesis) walked the children through the history of the world and God's plan for our salvation and restoration,...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 7:14-24. During the Feast of Booths, Jesus goes to the Temple to teach. He gives us a lesson on how to judge justly, discussing how the religious authorities of the day misjudged Him and how they had a broken view of the Law and obedience to God.  NOTE: There were issues with the recording of this sermo...

Pastor Les continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 7:1-13. Opinions don't shape facts, but facts should shape opinions, if you are rational. But sin can make us irrational and cause us to accept opinions that fly in the face of facts. The more we know and follow Jesus, the less room there is for interpretation and opinion. When we more deeply know Jesus a...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 6:60-71. Join us as we explore the many reasons people follow Jesus or don't follow him, and what it should look like to truly follow Him. Sermon Notes: Coming soon. The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVw6B24PLF0 See the following link for our so...

Pastor Dooba continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 6:41-59. Everyone likes free food, and Jesus freely offers the Bread of Life, which we eat by spending time with Him and obeying His commands. Food is essential to life. We make plans around making, getting, and eating food and we notice if we spend a day without eating. Jesus is the life. Do we notice...

Pastor Carl continues our series in the Gospel of John called "That You May Believe" with John 6:22-40. This passage from God's Word reveals the confusion of the people as to who Jesus really was. It also reveals the answers to that confusion. Sermon Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zbDGt7XrbrmNNE4smQeZMvQV4FogYClJ The full service can be watched on our YouTube channel here: https://www....