Woodcreek Church

I believe Simeon’s story is included in the Christmas Story because God wants us to live our lives with the same sense of anticipation and hope in the coming of Jesus Christ. Because the truth is, we are given a similar kind of promise. (Luke 2:22-35)

To what extent do we appreciate the fact that we have, available in our hands, the whole Bible? In our language? In this message from Dr. Gene Getz we learn about the sacrifices that were made and respond in appreciation for God’s Word.

Is it possible to think you are a Christian, but not really be one? This message covers (1) what the Gospel is, and (2) how to know if you really believe it.

There's nothing special about the water, but there is something you leave behind. (Gal 2:20, 2 Cor 5:17-19, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 11:16, Mark 1:8)

As Godly Stewards, Jesus not only gives us some wise investment advice but he also presents us with the world's greatest investment opportunity. May God help us realize the value of that investment. (Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 13:44, 45)mail.

In Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus reminds us that how we view and use our money reveals what we really value and who we really serve. He challenges us as stewards of Christ to look for every opportunity to leverage earthly assets for heavenly treasure. (Matthew 6:19-24)

When we become serious about being a disciple of Jesus Christ, we will stop thinking and living like owners and start thinking and living like managers. And our practice as godly stewards will be about faithfulness grace, enthusiasm and love. (1 Corinthians 4:1,2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:6-15; Mark 14:3-9)

As we end our series on Daniel, we review the first 11 chapters and then look at chapter 12. We then look at a big picture view of the end times and some basic truths we learn from the book of Daniel. (Daniel 12)

We can't afford to get distracted or discouraged from invested in our mission of making disciples who make disciples. This is what the Raise Up Project is really all about. (Matthew 28:18-20; Exodus 35:4--36:7)

In the final prophecy in the book of Daniel the Lord outlines for Daniel, in tremendous detail, the events future for Daniel. Each of these came about exactly as predicted. All but one evil person who is yet future. The bible calls him the antichrist. (Daniel 11:2-45)

Daniel chapter 10 begins the final section of the book. In this chapter we see that after Daniel prayed he had to wait 21 days for the answer to come from God because there is ongoing conflict between Satan's demons and God's angels. (Daniel 10:1—11:1)

The angel Gabriel reveals to Daniel one of the most important, specific and difficult prophecies about the future of the nation of Israel in the Old Testament. The events of this prophecy have spanned from the time of Daniel to the future. (Daniel 9:20-27)

After reading the prophet Jeremiah's prophecy that Jerusalem would be desolate for 70 years, Daniel pleads for God to have mercy and His people. (Daniel 9:1-19)

Daniel chapter 8 is a vision and prophecy about the exact details of the coming persecution for the Jews 400 years later. It gave those Jews hope that there will be an end to persecution and gives us confidence that the Bible truly is the Word of God.

Daniel has a dream and visions of God's plan for four earthly kingdoms and His eternal kingdom. (Daniel 7:1-28)

We learn from Daniel that In the nation of Babylon, as in our own, courageous faith actions are equipped through consistent faith practices. (Daniel 6:1-28)

Pride leads to destruction but humility before God leads to life. This is the lesson of Daniel 5 where the arrogant pride of Belshazzar leads to the final destruction of the great Babylonian empire. (Daniel 5:1-31)

Christian Confidence is Contagious (Daniel 4)

Daniel and his three friends were living "Between Two Worlds". In Daniel 3, the three friends could not obey the king by worshiping the image. They knew they would suffer for that choice but God delivered them through the fire. God was again glorified. (Daniel 3:1–4:3)

Daniel 2 is perhaps the single most complete prophecy regarding the world's kingdoms in the Bible. Daniel 2 reminds us that it is God and God alone who sets up and tears down the world kingdoms. As Christians we should submit to God and His kingdom.

As a young man, Daniel was taken from his home and shipped off to Babylon. Daniel had to determine how to live as God's child in this godless world. In Daniel chapter one we see clearly how to live "Between Two Worlds" as Christians have to do today. (Daniel 1:1-21)

John finishes his letter, reminding his readers of the confidence they have in their eternal life, prayer, power over sin and the evil one, and relationship with the one, true God. (1 John 5:13-21)

A special message from Pastor Mark in response to the violence of the week of July 4.

John identifies multiple witnesses that provide their testimony concerning Jesus the Christ, the Son of God. We look at WHO provides the testimony, WHAT the testimony is, and WHY the testimony is important.

In this paragraph John offers three clues describing those who have been born of God. Those who have been born of God believe that Jesus is the Christ, love the children of God, and overcome the world. (1 John 5:1-5)