Woodland Christian Church

In this week’s sermon, guest preacher Rev. Alexa Dava shares a message from Mark 13. Jesus tells his Disciples that the world as they know it is precarious. He instructs them to keep awake and stay alert in the midst of big changes. For Christ followers today, this means recognizing the face of Christ and rooting ourselves in his teachings.  This sermon was preached on November 17, 2024.  Woodland...

This week, guest preacher Rev. Dave Carr talks about how God provides us with the tools to cope with adversity This sermon was preached on November 10, 2024.  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland Christian Church’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/woodlandchristianlex/ Woodland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a progres...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from John 12:20-26. Jesus asks us to let go of life “as it is” in order to create and multiply the love that is eternal. What feels like chaos, or recklessness, of change is the breaking-open of possibility and sprouting of new life.  This sermon was preached on November 3, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Mark 1:1-11. Our Scripture this week invites us to remember the baptism of Jesus and the message that we, as followers of Jesus, are changed constantly “from the inside out.” Transformation does not start with the action of change itself, but a willingness within our own spirits to “lean into” the life path that is calling us. This sermo...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Jeremiah 18:1-6. Today’s scripture reminds us that God’s creative activity is described as an ongoing and active force for good. Rather than fashioning us of something that could not change, the biblical metaphor is that we are fashioned of clay, a malleable substance that can be reshaped again and again and again. This sermon was preach...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Chloe reflects on Psalm 22 and the importance of acknowledging and exploring our hurts. What does our pain teach us, and how can we honor the wisdom of our bodies? We don’t have to pretend to be okay. As we find our own paths to healing and liberation, we must begin with a long, loving look in the mirror.  This sermon was preached on October 13, 2024. Woodland Christian...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Acts 2:42-47 that describes a Community of Believers with the gift of the Holy Spirit. As we celebrate World Communion Sunday we are inspired by the heart of communion that draws us in to remind us of our interconnectedness and interdependence on God and one another. This sermon was preached on October 6, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Mark 7:31-37. We hear a powerful healing story with the healing prayer:  ‘be opened.’ What might be possible for our faith and community when we open ourselves to God’s wisdom within and among us? From Week of Compassion: Week of Compassion is monitoring closely and is in contact with Regions and partners in the path of the storm, ready...

T his week’s sermon was preached by guest, Rev. Dave Carr.  He shares a message from Mark 2:1-12. Rev. Dave wants us to explore the power of the congregation in salvation of someone who is experiencing obstacles to establishing a relationship with Christ. This sermon was preached on September 22, 2024.  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodla...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Chloe shares a message from Matthew 28:18-20 and discusses the importance of embracing change. Change and transformation are spiritual disciplines, and they’re just part of being alive! When we courageously say “YES!” to change, we grow as people and as followers of Jesus.  This sermon was preached on September 15, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https:...

In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo explores what trust falls and the Syrophoneician woman in Mark 7:24-30 can teach us about the power of exchanging our comfort zones for growth zones. Let it be our growing faith that heals us from the inside out!  This sermon was preached on September 8, 2024.  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland C...

This week’s sermon by Rev. Chloe Specht explores the story of Ruth and Naomi and their radical love that subverted the social expectations of their ancient world. In this message, we consider how God is calling us to break down barriers in our society in the name of love.  This sermon was preached on June 2, 2024..  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchrist...

In this week’s sermon, which was preached on Labor Day Weekend, Rev. Chloe shares a message from James 1:17-27 and discusses his reminder to integrate our spiritual beliefs into our spiritual practice. When we put our faith into action, we can change the world!  This sermon was preached on September 1, 2024..  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex...

This week, Rev. Christy Jo continues our “Come to the Table” series by exploring Matthew 20: 1-16, and discussing the possibilities that come from opening our hands and hearts to one another, because we belong to each other. This sermon was preached on August 25, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland Christian Church’s Instagram pag...

This week’s sermon by Rev. Christy Jo continues our “Come to the Table” series and explores Matthew 18:21-22. This message explores what Jesus has to say about forgiveness and what the table of peace requires of us. This sermon was preached on August 18, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland Christian Church’s Instagram page: https:...

This week’s sermon by Rev. Christy Jo continues our “Come to the Table” series and explores Romans 13:8-12. This message encourages us to understand love as an ever evolving group project that we are invited to practice together in community. This sermon was preached on August 11, 2024..  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland Christian Ch...

Today, Rev. Christy Jo begins a new worship series, “Come to the Table” by Marcia McFee. We explore wisdom from the 12th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans verses 9-21 where we will hear the call to dine with Jesus — an invitation that means much more than a simple eating experience. This sermon was preached on August 4, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com...

This week’s sermon by Rev. Chloe explores one of this Sunday’s lectionary passages from Hebrew scripture — 2 Kings 4:42-44. This message uncovers the Good News of God’s abundant life and invites us to consider how we can create more abundance in our lives now.  This sermon was preached on July 28, 2024.  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodl...

In our sermon this morning, preached by Rev. Christy Jo, our scripture comes from Mark 6:30-44. We hear two familiar scenes  but have we heard them together? What can we learn when we hear the full story of the feeding of the 5,000 in the gospel of Mark to see the big picture?  This sermon was preached on July 21, 2024.  Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandc...

This morning our scripture comes from the Prophet Micah, chapter 6:6-8. We were never promised that the journey would be easy or comfortable, but there’s a promise that it’s worth it– even if one life is changed for the better. Let’s participate in the redeeming love of God made known to us and the world through our very lives and how we participate in doing what’s required of us. This sermon was...

This week’s sermon by Rev. Christy Jo explores the gospel scripture from the lectionary, Mark 6:1-13. As we approach our upcoming election cycle we look to the life and teachings of Jesus to help us navigate our path forward. What does rewiring the system look like? This sermon was preached on July 7, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Wo...

This weeks sermon by Rev. Chloe explores the story of David and Jonathan in the Bible and celebrates LGBTQ+, pride month, and affirming theology. This sermon was preached on June 30, 2024. Woodland Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/woodlandchristianlex Woodland Christian Church’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/woodlandchristianlex/ Woodland Christian Church (Dis...