Wildwood Church Sermons

On Christmas Eve, we celebrate a God whose Word never returns empty. Drawing from Isaiah and John, this sermon traces how God’s Word comes like gentle rain—bringing life where there was death, light where there was darkness. What was once cursed ground marked by thorns is transformed into fruitful soil, all because the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This is the quiet, powerful story of Chri...

What does it really mean for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church ? From Ephesians 5:25, this message presses past sentiment into substance, calling men to consider what sacrificial, Christlike love actually looks like in everyday life. A needed word for husbands, fathers, and future leaders.

What does God’s love look like when His people are shamed, barren, and under judgment? In Isaiah 54, the Lord commands the desolate to sing before restoration comes, grounding hope not in circumstances but in covenant promise. This sermon traces God’s everlasting love from exile to Bethlehem, showing how divine wrath and mercy meet in Christ. Discover how the Redeemer’s unshakable love turns shame...

Isaiah 53:1-12 shows us the Suffering Servant who steps into our griefs, carries our sorrows, and willingly takes the punishment our sins deserve. In this message we see how the cross is not just a tragic event, but the planned, willing, and effective sacrifice that brings us peace with God. This sermon calls wandering, weary sinners to look to Christ alone for forgiveness, healing, and everlastin...

Isaiah speaks into Judah’s darkness with a breathtaking promise: God Himself will send a messenger carrying good news of happiness, peace, and salvation. Joy does not rise from within us—it comes to us from God. Judah’s return from exile under Cyrus was the immediate fulfillment, but the ultimate fulfillment came when Jesus arrived bringing good news of great joy for all people. Because of Christ’...

Isaiah 51:1–8 calls God’s people to remember their origins, lift their eyes above their circumstances, and anchor their hope in His unfailing righteousness. Through Abraham, through the promise of restoration, and through the global reach of God’s salvation, the Lord proves that nothing can stop His redemptive purposes. In a world that is passing away, those who hope in the Lord will endure foreve...

David’s flight to Gath in 1 Samuel 21:10–15 shows what happens when fear takes the wheel and God’s anointed begins to act in the flesh instead of in faith. The giant-slayer who once stood boldly “in the name of the LORD” now scratches at doors with drool running down his beard—a vivid picture of how sin and self-reliance can humiliate and harm us and others. Yet even there, at David’s lowest, God’...

This passage shows David at one of his lowest moments—God’s anointed king leaning on fear and deception instead of trusting the Lord. It set in motion consequences that would devastate an entire city. What seemed like a harmless lie for a loaf of bread opened the door for Doeg, reminding us that when leaders stop trusting God and start trusting themselves, innocent people often pay the price. Yet...

At Saul’s royal table, two kingdoms collide—the kingdom of self and the kingdom of God. Consumed with paranoia and self-preservation, Saul clings to his throne and hurls his spear at anyone who threatens his control, even his own son. Jonathan, however, models a different way—the way of surrender, covenant loyalty, and trust in God’s sovereign plan. This message exposes our own temptation to prote...

In a culture where promises break easily and convenience rules the day, 1 Samuel 20 gives us a better story. This week we complete the sermon with the final two points of application. This message will challenge you to stand firm when the heat rises, to love when it costs, and to trust the covenant-keeping God whose steadfast love never fails. #WildwoodChurch #LifeOfDavid #FaithfulLove #CovenantNo...

In a world where promises are disposable and convenience outweighs commitment, 1 Samuel 20 stands as a powerful testimony to covenant loyalty. As Saul’s jealousy rages and David runs for his life, Jonathan remains faithful—not out of comfort or convenience, but because of covenant. His steadfast hesed love points us to Christ, the true and better Friend, whose covenant never fails. This message ca...

If you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, you are gifted by the Holy Spirit, you have a purpose, and a responsibility to build up the body of Christ! Will you live how God has designed you to live?

Do you want your life to count? Fix your focus on Jesus and the Gospel. Listen for some encouragement on how to be bold for Jesus with the only mesaage that saves!

In 1 Samuel 19, we watch David hunted, betrayed, and hemmed in by Saul’s relentless pursuit. In Psalm 59, we step inside David’s heart as he cries out for deliverance, wrestles with fear, and clings to God as his hiding place. Together, the story and the song remind us that we are not reading myths but the lives of real people who endured real turmoil—just like us. David’s testimony points us to t...

In 1 Samuel 19:18–24, Saul sets himself against God’s anointed, sending assassins after David. But instead of succeeding, every attempt collapses under the power of the Spirit of God—even Saul himself is brought low. This passage reveals that no scheme of man, no hostility of culture, and no demonic ideology can overturn the purposes of God. His Spirit restrains the wicked, protects His people, an...

Discover why Christianity is not just a belief, but a faith firmly anchored in truth. In this sermon, Pastor Rick from Local Church Apologetics unpacks how the evidence around us—from science to history—points unmistakably to our Creator and Savior, Jesus Christ. Be encouraged, equipped, and reminded that the Christian faith isn’t fragile; it’s rock-solid and ready to be defended with confidence.

In 1 Samuel 19:1–17, Saul seeks to kill David, but God preserves His anointed through covenant friendship, courageous protection, and providential preservation. Jonathan intercedes, Michal defies her father, and David escapes — showing us that God’s purposes stand firm even through flawed instruments. This passage points us to Christ, the greater Anointed King, whose perfect obedience and resurrec...

Sometimes the Lord calls us to pivot. In this sermon Pastor Brian pivoted from his prepared sermon in 1 Samuel to preach from Psalm 46. The Lord of Hosts is with us. He is our fortress, our strength and refuge. This message is an encouragement to any who feel like the earth is giving way beneath them!

In 1 Samuel 18:17–30 , we see Saul’s jealousy drive him to schemes and traps, yet every plan only advances David closer to the throne. David’s humility and integrity stand in sharp contrast to Saul’s pride, pointing us to the greater Son of David—Jesus—who humbled Himself to the cross and is now exalted above every name. This message calls us to trust God’s hand, walk in integrity, and bow before...

Two men. Same battlefield. One cowers in fear, the other charges ahead in faith. The difference? The Lord was with him. In David’s rise and Saul’s fall, we see how God’s presence exposes hollow leadership, ignites courage in His people, and forges unshakable fellowship—ultimately pointing us to the greater King, Jesus Christ, who gives His Spirit to all who trust Him.

In this sermon from 1 Samuel 17:31–51, we see the stark contrast between Saul’s fear and David’s faith. While Saul failed to recognize the deliverer God had placed right in front of him, David remembered the Lord’s past faithfulness and ran toward the battle in the name of the Lord of hosts. The message challenges us to see with spiritual eyes, to fight with spiritual weapons, and to live boldly f...

This familiar story of David and Goliath is not about mustering the courage to slay our own giants—it's about seeing the living God at work through faithful obedience. In this message, we explore how God positioned David—an unlikely hero on a mundane errand—to confront a terrifying enemy not with bravado, but with conviction rooted in God's presence. More than a tale of triumph, this passage point...

In this powerful scene of transition, we witness a quiet yet profound “change of command” as the Spirit of the Lord departs from Saul and rushes upon David. Though still a shepherd boy, David is ushered into the king’s court by divine design, carrying bread, wine, and music that soothes a tormented king. This passage reveals the difference the Spirit makes—empowering a life of integrity, worship,...

In 1 Samuel 16:1–13, we meet David for the first time—young, overlooked, and still smelling like sheep. But God saw what no one else could. While others looked at outward appearance, God looked at the heart. This message explores how God sees our story from beginning to end, chooses the least expected for His greatest work, and ultimately provides a King after His own heart. It's a glimpse of Davi...

King Saul’s story serves as a sobering warning about the danger of hollow religion—rituals without obedience, repentance without contrition, and presumption cloaked in sacrifice. His failure contrasts sharply with Christ, the true and better King, whose perfect obedience and self-sacrifice bring true redemption. This message calls us to examine the motives of our hearts and place our full hope in...