Woodcreek Church

The anxiety of death is calmed when we realize the tangible hope of the bodily resurrection of Jesus, the bodily resurrection of believers, and the renewal of the entire cosmos. 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

The Corinthians had lost sight of the fundamentals of the church gathering, so Paul coaches them on the vision of what the Spirit is doing among them and how they can practice loving each other as a team rather than gathering as selfish individuals. 1 Corinthians 12-14

In this message, we'll consider how God uses church leadership to care for us, and in particular, how Woodcreek church is organized to ensure people are cared for. 1 Tim. 3:1-;, Titus 1:5-9; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; Acts 20:27-35

In this message, we look at the problem corrupting the Corinthian communion, the purpose of communion, and the penalty for handling communion in an unworthy manner. 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

In this passage Paul is reminding the church in Corinth of the truth of God's design and order and warns them against cultural customs that reject that design. 1 Corinthians 11:2-6

Paul guides the Corinthians to love their brother and love God through how they engage in matters of conscience, laying down their rights and disciplining themselves to chase the higher calling of Jesus: to become people of love. 1 Corinthians 8-10

The Apostle Paul shares Godly counsel and commands to single and married Christians in the church around sex, marriage, and divorce. His words, although for their good, were difficult for them to hear. They remain so for us today. 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

In this message, we look at a problem that has plagued the church since the days of Paul: sexual immorality, the cooperate standard that we must maintain, and the personal responsibility we have as members of the church. 1 Corinthians 5-6

In a world of self-promotion, rejection of authority, and espousing our own ideas, Paul calls us and the Corinthian church to imitate him by becoming humble, submitted, and teachable as servants of Christ. 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day Christians have traditionally celebrated the birth of the Church. Learn about the the most important beliefs and practices of the New Testament Church, and how we in the 21st century can join in with our great heritage. Acts 1-2, 1 Cor. 11:23-26

Paul pleads with the Corinthian church to humble themselves, seek wisdom and growth from the Spirit of God and not men, and to care for the Church because unity matters greatly. 1 Corinthians 1:18-3:23

Paul writes the letter of 1 Corinthians to a church dealing with some significant issues of sin and dysfunction. In this opening to his letter Paul prepares the church in Corinth by reminding them of who they are, what they have, and how to protect it. 1 Cor 1:1-17

How do we respond to the love of God? Our love for God was always intended to be a love supreme. But why should we love God and how do we show God supreme love? Matthew 22:37; 1 John 4:19; Matthew 10:37; Proverbs 3:5-8; Matthew 26:39; Psalm 63:1

In this message, we look at the home that Jesus is preparing for us, how God is preparing us in that new home, and what we can do to join in on the preparation process. Revelation 21-22; Ephesians 1:13-14; 5:25-26; Colossians 3:1-17

In this message, we discuss Hades, This Present Darkness, the Lake of Fire and the only Way out of Hell.

Facing the prospect of death for ourselves, and maybe more so for loved ones, is a reality of life. The Scriptures teach followers of Jesus that they have a wonderful reason to take courage in light of the hope of Heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Jesus is buried with the shame of disciples and in resurrection clothes them in His own glory, inviting them to begin afresh on the Way of Jesus. Mark 15:46-16:11

In this message, we see Jesus rejected by His nation, abandoned by His disciples, apparently forsaken by God, and yet victorious. Mark 15:1-39

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem declaring that he was the Messiah King in keeping with the predictions of the O. T. Prophets. And the whole city was "stirred up" over Jesus' Claim. Could it be true? Everyone must make a choice and choose they did. Mark 11:1-11

Jesus invites us to achieve real greatness by following Him on the way of suffering service, and to deny our human impulse to seek greatness through selfish ambition. Mark 10:32-45

In this message, we see who Jesus is, what He had to do, how we are supposed to follow Him, and what makes Him totally unique? Mark 8:27-9:10

In the breaking of the bread for the 5,000, Jesus not only provides for the immediate needs of the people, but also gives his disciples a clear sign to remember that he alone is the one who provides rest for the weary worker. Mark 6:30-52

Who are you? The Bible repeatedly tries to shape our identity by telling us who we are and who God wants us to be. But what if we struggle to believe it? This morning's passages provide guidance. Luke 15:11-31, Ephesians

As the story of Mark continues to call us to follow The Way of Jesus, Chapter 6 contrasts two kings, Jesus and Herod, and gives us a lesson about the cost and reward of following King Jesus. Mark 6:7-32

Jesus is making a new team of followers who are called to get in the game He's playing, which is the ultimate game of pushing back darkness by bringing the Kingdom of God . Mark 3:7-35