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This week's message focuses on the response of the father to the son's return in the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:17-22. This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. You can check out the notes for this message by clicking on this link: https://my.bible.com/events/49075328 If you have any questions or comments, p...

This week's message focuses on the response of the father to the son's return in the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:17-22. This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin.     You can check out the notes for this message by clicking on this link: https://my.bible.com/events/49070114    If you have any questions or c...

This message is week 3 of our current series entitled "I Am".  Today's message focuses on John 18:33-38 and Matthew 27:15-21. Pilate's responses during Jesus' "trial" are the focus of today's message.  This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 by Pastor Brandon Verderber.   You can check out the notes for this mess...

This message is week 2 of our current series entitled "I Am". Today's message focuses on Luke 23:39-43 and the two thieves that hung on crosses with Jesus. This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 16th, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. You can check out the notes for this message by clicking on this link: https://my.bible.com/events/49062221 If you h...

Happy Easter! Our Easter Sunday message is entitled "I Am" and is the first week in a new series which focuses on Mark 15 and the importance of Barabbas to the story of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. “God buries our sins in the depths of the sea and then puts up a sign that reads, ‘No fishing.’” - Corrie ten Boom It is important that we remember: ~I am guilty. ~I am set free. This message...

“I don’t have to defend Jesus. I just present Jesus, and He is His own defense.” ~E. Stanley Jones Easter is upon us! This week's message centers on Palm Sunday - the day beginning the week of Jesus' death on the cross and His resurrection. This message comes from Luke 19:29-44 and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. -His kingdom is peace and we can experienc...

This week's message continues the focus on Bridge Builders - our local and global missions mechanism to reach the entire world with the Good News of Jesus Christ! You can learn more about Bridge Builders, our Missions Celebration coming up on March 26th, and the Missions Trips scheduled for later this year by following this link: https://www.woodlake.church/missions-focus This message was spok...

"Bridge Builders" (Sunday, March 19th, 2023)   This week's message focuses on Bridge Builders which is our local and global missions mechanism to reach the entire world with the Good News of Jesus Christ! You can learn more about Bridge Builders, our Missions Celebration coming up on March 26th, and the Missions Trips scheduled for later this year by following this link: https://www....

The message for this week is entitled "Snagged by Offense" and focuses on Matthew 5:21-24. In this passage, Jesus explains to the disciples that being angry and offended by someone is subject to judgment just as someone who commits murder. Jesus stresses the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness. Steps to take to deal with anger-causing issues: Get Away. Get Control. Get Over It. This messa...

“Through the CROSS, we are forgiven so thoroughly it is as if WE HAVE NEVER SINNED…!” - Tim Dilena The message for this week is entitled "The Cross Took it All" and focuses on Luke 15 where Jesus tells the Parable of the Lost Son in response to the Pharisees response to Him eating with "sinners". Through this parable we come to understand how God is always watching for His prodigals to return to H...

This week's message continues the examination of the Gifts of the Spirit, focusing on those found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12. The Holy Spirit baptizes into the body of Christ. The Disciple baptizes in water. Jesus baptizes in the Holy Spirit. This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, February 26th, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. You can check out the notes for this me...

This week's message continues the examination of the Gifts of the Spirit, focusing on those found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12. “You know that you know that you know!” - Oral Roberts The Gift of Faith. The Gift of Healing. The Gift of Miraculous Powers/Working of Miracles “A divine intervention that alters circumstances.” - Robert Morris This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma...

This week's message continues the examination of the Gifts of the Spirit, focusing on those found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12. “In dealing with the Spirit, we are dealing with none other than the personal presence of God himself.” - Gordon D. Fee What are the gifts for? To point to Jesus To build up and encourage believers It is scriptural. It is for everyone. This message was spoken at Woodlake C...

This week's message continues the examination of the Gifts of the Spirit, focusing on those found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12. The gifts specifically focused on in this week's message are: What are the gifts for? To point to Jesus To build up and encourage      believers Prophecy Tongues as a      manifestation This message was spoken at Woodlake C...

This week's message continues the examination of the Gifts of the Spirit, focusing on those found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12. The gifts specifically focused on in this week's message are the revelatory gifts: Message of Wisdom Message of Knowledge Distinguishing between      spirits This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, January 29th, 202...

This week's "The Fruits of the Spirit" message discusses the importance of the fruits of the Holy Spirit and: What are they for? To point to Jesus To build up and encourage believers. Who are they for? The Gifts benefit everyone. How do they operate? Trust Timing Tone This week's message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. You can c...

"The Fruits of the Spirit" message discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit and His role in helping believers and unbelievers. 1. The Holy Spirit speaks to and guides believers. 2. The Holy Spirit opens hearts to believe in Jesus. This week's message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. You can check out the notes for this message...

“A Healthy Woodlake” is a message that examines what it means to be a spiritually healthy church and a spiritually healthy follower of Jesus Christ. This week's message was preached on New Year's Day at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 by Pastor Jamie Austin. “The birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus means that one day everything sad will come untrue…” -J.R.R. Tolk...

“Christmas” is our special Christmas message that includes communion and a candlelight service. This week's message is centered on Luke 2:1-7 and examines the importance of the birth of Jesus and Christmas. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 by Pastor Jamie Austin. "Make room for Jesus." "It's not about opening presents, it's about opening...

“We aren’t mistakers in need of a correction…WE ARE SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR!”  - Tim Dilena “The Birth of Jesus” is week 4 of our series entitled "Scrooge". This week's message is centered on Luke 2:8-13 which discusses the importance of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, December 18th, 2022 by Pastor J...

“The Future” is week 3 of our series entitled "Scrooge". This week's message is centered on Matthew 24:36-44 which discusses the return of Jesus Christ. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 by Pastor Jamie Austin. "Christmas is our reminder to live differently." "Christmas gives us hope for the future." You can check out the notes for this m...

"Come in and know me better, man." ~Ghost of Christmas Present~ “The Present” is week 2 of our series entitled "Scrooge". This week's message is centered on Luke 2:1-7 NIV . This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday December 4th, 2022 by Pastor Jamie Austin. "The present can be problematic." "The present has purpose." "The present can be peaceful. You can check out t...

“The Past” is week 1 of our series "Scrooge" based on Isaiah 9:6-7. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday November 27th, 2022 by Pastor Brandon Verderber. "The past reveals the problem." "The past reveals the plan." "The past reveals the promise." You can check out the notes for this message by clicking on this link: https://my.bible.com/events/48991843 If you ha...

“Just Come Back” is based on Luke 22:31-34 and discusses the importance of understanding that there is no point in your life that you can't come back to Jesus by examining Peter's betrayal of Jesus and his restoration after Jesus' resurrection. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday November 20th, 2022 by Pastor Jamie Austin. "Our need to comeback doesn't catch Go...

“Adoption” is a special message based on Ephesians 1:3-5. This message was preached at Woodlake Church in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sunday November 13th, 2022 by Pastor and District Superintendent Darryl Wootton If you have any questions or comments, please email us at SermonQA@Woodlake.church and we will be happy to help you find the answers you're looking for. Be sure to check back for more episodes!