Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

There are moments in life where we feel like we've hit a wall and we just don't know where to turn. Or maybe you've found yourself the victim of circumstances outside of your control, dazed and confused. Hi I'm Quentin Bemis from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with today's minute message. In the book of 2nd Chronicles chapter 20 we find King Jehoshaphat in a similar situat...

In the sermon "Everyone is Annoying But Me?" Shawn discusses feeling annoyed with others and emphasizes extending grace. He highlights our default setting of being easily offended, rooted in our brokenness with God and one another. By curating what we consume and aligning our hearts with Jesus, we can break free from anger and judgment. The sermon ends with a call to respond by seeking t...

The average adult walks 5,000 steps each day. A toddler, however, walks an average of 14 thousand steps, or 2 and a half miles every day. Toddlers may take baby steps, but those small steps cover a lot of distance. Hi, I’m Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. People, both young and old, take many steps each day. We walk in our own way, each on a unique journey. Micah 6:8 says “The Lo...

TL;DR: Shawn explores anger and offense in our world, discussing their origins and impacts. He highlights the need for personal transformation and changing our default settings from anger to peace. By emphasizing the role of Jesus in healing our brokenness, he encourages listeners to seek freedom from anger and offense. Ultimately, the sermon calls for introspection, repentance, and embracing Jesu...

The sweatshirt I’m wearing today is from last year’s Monumental Marathon. I developed an injury about halfway through my training, so now I have a sweatshirt for a race I didn’t run making it look like I did something I didn’t do. Hi, I’m Shawn from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. The New Testament compares following Jesus to running a race. Faith requires endurance and discipline. Training and pe...

The sermon focuses on Jesus' resurrection and its impact on his followers past and present, highlighting the transformative power it brings. Shawn elaborates on how fixating on circumstances can hinder recognizing Jesus in our lives, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond our worries. Encountering the risen Christ can renew believers' joy, strength, and hope, lifting the fog of dif...

Frederick Buechner, a writer and theologian, said, “Resurrection means the worst thing is never the last thing.” Hi, I’m Allen Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. Resurrection means that the worst thing is never the last thing. On Friday afternoon, when Jesus died, it seemed like the worst thing had happened. Many hopes and dreams also died that afternoon. But not everything is always as i...

Shawn concludes the sermon series by stressing believers' new mission to share the gospel and make disciples, using biblical references and real-life examples. He urges the congregation to continue Jesus's work locally and globally, emphasizing active participation in spreading the gospel.  The sermon highlights the importance of seizing every opportunity to share faith and making a diff...

I often find myself looking around my house, stepping over toys, seeing a new mess that just has gone uncleaned due to the pace of life, and feeling like I’m not doing good enough. Or sometimes I compare myself to other parents and the things they do for their kids and I feel less than. As if there’s some image I’m trying to maintain that, if not kept up, will leave me in the margins of life, unwo...

Shawn's sermon "When Life Is Out of Control" delves into the challenging topic of the relationship between slaves and masters in the context of the book of Colossians. He explains that while slavery was not part of God's original design and is a result of sin, the Bible guides us on living in a broken world. The sermon highlights the transformative power of the gospel in reshap...

It is projected that over 3 Billion dollars will be spent on Easter candy this year. Americans will purchase over 90 million chocolate bunnies and over 700 million marshmallow peeps.  While the candy is sweet, it is not what Easter is all about.  Hi, I’m Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the...

In the sermon "A Brand New Home" from the series "All Things New," Shawn discusses transformation in our families and marriages based on the teachings of the Apostle Paul in Colossians. He urges us to put on the new clothes of compassion and kindness, letting the Holy Spirit shape us into the image of Christ. Shawn highlights the importance of authenticity within families, quot...

Hi, I’m Shawn from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. We’re in that magical time of year when the days get warmer, flowers start blooming, and the grass literally gets greener on the other side of each day. It won’t be long until a finely- tuned symphony of lawnmowers will be heard every time you walk outside. Spring is almost here! One of the reasons I love this time of year is that that we get to s...

Allen's sermon "Living a New Life" emphasizes knowing our true identity as beloved children of God for a transformed life. Baptism symbolizes our death, burial, and resurrection with Jesus, leading to living by faith. By focusing on heavenly realities, controlling thoughts, and embodying qualities of Jesus, we find peace and joy in our new identity. Through Christ's transformat...

In the sermon "Christ Is All,"  Shawn shares a personal story of healing and parallels Michelangelo's masterpiece to how God sees us as masterpieces in transformation. Our faith in Jesus leads to a gradual renewal process where God removes what doesn't reflect Him. The gospel message is explained, highlighting our brokenness and the saving grace of Jesus. Areas like selfishness...

David's sermon "Following the Rules" delves into the human inclination towards creating and following rules, using examples from Colossians 2 to underscore the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of our lives. He cautions against being consumed by regulations, emphasizing that our connection to Jesus should be our priority.  The sermon challenges listeners to focus on the real...

We've all heard stories of a random act of kindness that has brightened someone else's day. Some of us have even experienced others sharing an act of kindness with us. Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and can have a positive effect on both the giver and the receiver. Hi, I'm Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with a minute message.  According to research, when you ar...

In this sermon, Shawn explores the theme of shadows and substance, highlighting the importance of Jesus as the substance that fulfills the shadows of the Old Testament. He emphasizes that while shadows can give us an idea, they lack the fullness and depth of the real thing. Shawn warns against elevating shadows to substance, both in the context of biblical practices and in our own lives. He urges...

This is something my wife Kedra, cross-stitch for me nearly 40 years ago as we began our ministry together. Hi, I'm Allen Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.  This is my favorite passage. It’s Ephesians 3:20 and 21. This hangs on my office wall at home. It is the first thing I see when I go in the morning. It's precious and beautiful to me and in lots of ways. On the side we see...

In this sermon, Shawn uses the analogy of trees to illustrate the importance of having deep roots in our faith. He challenges the congregation to reflect on the depth of their own faith and desires for them to be like the sycamore tree with deep roots in the Lord. He explains that becoming deeply rooted starts with receiving Jesus as Lord and living our lives in Him.  Shawn warns against being dec...

We live in an absolute breakneck-paced society. Most of the time when I see someone and ask how they are doing, I get this one word answer: “Busy”.  My name is Quentin and I’m one of the pastors here at Sherwood Oaks. Hurry and busyness are staples of our identity and behavior in our world. It’s almost as if we wear these terms like badges of honor, somehow trying to keep up with everyone around u...

Shawn emphasizes the importance of community and support in the journey of faith. He shares a personal story about running a marathon to illustrate the value of friends who walk with us through challenges. The sermon explores the concept of full maturity in Christ and how it requires the involvement of others.  Shawn highlights the significance of enduring suffering and finding joy in pursuing the...

I love our Sunday morning worship gatherings, but I’ll tell you what I enjoy even more. It’s those spontaneous times of praise that break out over a meal,, or in a meeting when people start recounting what the Lord has done in their life and gratitude just flows out of them. Those are some powerful moments of worship!    In Matthew 15, Jesus is on a mountainside, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, an...

In this sermon, Shawn talks about the importance of recognizing counterfeit saviors. He uses the story of wanting Reebok pumps as a child as an example. He focuses on the book of Colossians and explains how the church in Colossae was presented with counterfeit gods, saviors, and a counterfeit Jesus.  The sermon highlights the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus and encourages listeners to examine t...

You've probably heard the quote. When one door closes, another one opens. Did you know Alexander Graham Bell said that? But there's more of the quote. He continues, We often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that's opened up for us.  Hi, I'm Alan Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.  I've learned to be careful about closed...