New Woodstock Community Church Sermons

1/5/2025 - "God Is in Charge of the Chargers" (Daniel 8 - Part 1) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "God Is in Charge of the Chargers” (Daniel 8) I. The Chargers: the Ram and the Goat (Explanation of vv. 1-8, 20-22) II. The One in Charge: God (Application) A. Warning for the Proud B. Comfort for the Weak

12/29/2024 - "A Ruler for God and His People" (Micah 5:2-5a) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “A Ruler for God and His People” (Micah 5:2-5a) I. A Promised Ruler (v. 2) A. Humble B. Holy C. Historic II. A Scheduled Ruler (vv. 3-5a) A. Personal B. Provider/Protector C. Permanent D. Peace-Giving

12/24/2024 - Christmas Eve Service Message (Isaiah 9:6) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church.

12/22/2024 - "The Gift That Cannot Disappoint" (Isaiah 9:1-7) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “The Gift That Cannot Disappoint” (Isaiah 9:1-7) I. The Sun Shining in the Dark (vv. 1-5) II. The Son Ruling over the World (vv. 6-7)

12/15/2024 - "A Sign That God Can Be Trusted" (Isaiah 7:10-17) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “A Sign That God Can Be Trusted” (Isaiah 7:10-17) I. A Sign of Deliverance Offered (vv. 10-12) II. A Sign of Judgment Given (vv. 13-17)

12/8/2024 - “Why Do We Need Christmas?” (Genesis 3:15) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "Why Do We Need Christmas? (Genesis 3:15) I. The Context: Paradise Given and Lost II. The Promise: Paradise Regained A. The War B. The Incarnation C. The Suffering D. The Victory

12/1/2024 - "A Realistic Hope" (Daniel 7:15-28) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline:  “A Realistic Hope” (Daniel 7:15-28) I. The Big Picture (vv. 15-18) II. The Details (vv. 19-28) A. More Questions (vv. 19-20) B. More Vision (vv. 21-22) C. More Answers (vv. 23-28)

11/24/2024 - "God’s Choice for King of the World” (Daniel 7:9-14) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "God's Choice for King of the World" (Daniel 7:9-14) I. The Ancient of Days (vv. 9-12) A. Description (vv. 9-10) B. Decision (vv. 11-12) II. The Son of Man (vv. 13-14) A. Description (v. 13) B. Decision (v. 14)

11/17/2024 - "It's a Jungle out There" (Daniel 7:1-8) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "It's a Jungle out There" (Daniel 7:1-8) 1. Interpretation 2. Application Note: Pastor Josh references Romans 15:5, but the verse he is reading from is actually verse 4.

11/10/2024 - "The Hallmarks of a Normal Faith" (Daniel 6) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "The Hallmarks of a Normal Faith" (Daniel 6) I. Integrity (vv. 1-9) II. Perseverance (vv. 10-18) III. Vindication (vv. 19-24) IV. Testimony (vv. 25-28)

11/3/2024- "Do You Know Who Holds Your Life's Breath in His Hands?" (Daniel 5) Sermon Outline: "Do You Know Who Holds Your Life’s Breath in His Hands?" (Daniel 5) I. Pride Turns to Panic (vv. 1-9) II. Trust Leads to Testimony (vv. 10-16) III. Disregard Ends in Death (vv. 17-31)

10/27/2024 - "The Most High Decides Who Rules" (Daniel 4) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "The Most High Decides Who Rules” (Daniel 4) I. A Persuaded King (vv. 1-3) II. A Pointed Dream (vv. 4-18) III. A Pleading Interpretation (vv. 19-27) IV. A Punishing Fulfillment (vv. 28-33) V. A Pious King (vv. 34-37)

10/20/2024 - "A God Worth Standing For" (Daniel 3) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "A God Worth Standing For" (Daniel 3) I. You Stand for Who’s Worth it to You (vv. 1-7) II. A God Worth Your Stand (vv. 8-18) III. A god Not Worth Your Stand (vv. 19-23) IV. The Worthy God Stands above All (vv. 24-30)

10/13/2024 - "The Revealer of Mysteries" (Daniel 2) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline “The Revealer of Mysteries” (Daniel 2) I. The Ignorance of Man (vv. 1-13) II. The Omniscience of God (vv. 14-30) III. The Witness of God’s People (vv. 31-49)

10/6/2024 - "The Extent of God's Sovereignty" (Daniel 1) by Pastor Josh Slocum at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “The Extent of God’s Sovereignty” (Daniel 1) I. God Is Sovereign over Our Tribulations (vv. 1-7) II. God Is Sovereign over Our Temptations (vv. 8-16) III. God Is Sovereign over Our Trades (vv. 17-21)

9/29/2024 - “Trust in the One Who Governs History” (Overview of the Book of Daniel) by Pastor Josh Slocum at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “Trust in the One Who Governs History” (Overview of the Book of Daniel)  I. Composer: Who Wrote It? II. Context: When Was It Written? III. Construction: How Was It Written? IV. Content: What Was Written? V. Cause: Why Was It Written?

9/15/2024 - "A Warning to the Lady" (2 John 1:7-8) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: “A Warning to the Lady” (2 John 1:7-8) 1. A Warning Against Deceivers (v. 7a)   a. They come from a specific location   b. They come with a specific purpose   c. They come with a specific motivation 2. A Specific Deception (v. 7b) 3. The Antichrist? (v. 7c) 4. The Cost of Bei...

9/8/2024 - "A Commandment from the Beginning" (2 John 1:4-6) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "A Commandment from the Beginning" (2 John 1:4-6) 1.  A Reason to Be Glad (v. 4) 2.  A Reasonable Request (v. 5) 3.  A Reason to Obey It (v. 6)

9/1/2024 - "Love in Truth" (2 John 1:1-3) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline:  “Love in Truth” (2 John 1:1-3) A. An Elder, a Chosen Lady & Her Children (v. 1a) B. Love in Truth (v. 1b) C. The Reason to Love in Truth (v. 2) D. God's Sufficiency to Love in Truth (v. 3)

8/25/2024 - "Trusting in God Is a Team Effort" (Psalm 20) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "Trusting in God Is a Team Effort" (Psalm 20) I. A Faith-Filled Blessing for a Faith-Filled King (vv. 1-5) II. A Faith-Filled Boast in a Faithful God (vv. 6-8) III. A Final Begging of a Faithful Sovereign (v. 9)

8/18/2024 - "God’s Revelation Requires a Response" (Psalm 19) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "God’s Revelation Requires a Response" (Psalm 19) I. Awed by Creation (vv. 1-6) General/Natural Revelation:    A. Communicative (v. 1)    B. Constant (v. 2)    C. Close-lipped (v. 3)    D. Common (v. 4ab)    E. Case Study (vv. 4c-6) II. Blessed by Scripture (vv. 7-11) Spe...

8/11/2024 - "Why We Love Our God" (Psalm 18) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "Why We Love Our God" (Psalm 18) I. For Who He Is to Us (vv. 1-3) II. For Attentively Hearing Us (vv. 4-6) III. For Powerfully Answering Us (vv. 7-19) IV. For Faithfully Rewarding Us (vv. 20-29) V. For Granting Victory to Us (vv. 30-50)

8/4/2024 - "The Hopeful Prayer of the Persecuted" (Psalm 17) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "The Hopeful Prayer of the Persecuted" (Psalm 17) I. The Plea of the Believer (vv. 1-2) II. The Testimony of God (vv. 3-5) III. The Confidence of the Believer (vv. 6-9) IV. The Description of the Wicked (vv. 10-14) V. The Hope of the Believer (v. 15)

7/28/2024 - "Treasure and Trust" (Psalm 16) by Pastor Josh at New Woodstock Community Church. Sermon Outline: "Treasure and Trust" (Psalm 16) I. David’s Supreme Treasure (vv. 1-7) II. Christ’s Satisfied Trust (vv. 8-11)

7/21/2024 - "Don’t Be Duped: You Need the Old Testament" Sermon Outline: "Don’t Be Duped: You Need the Old Testament" (Selected Scriptures) I. False Teaching’s Strategy    A. The Goal    B. The Plan II. False Teaching’s Fallacy III. False Teaching’s Duplicity