Woodlands Church with Kerry Shook

I HAD SOME HELP Part 3 of Series: The Rodeo of Life With everything in life that is out of our control, our responsibility for our actions and decisions is one area that is fully within our control. However, it’s also an area where we often pass responsibility or blame to others. Josh Shook shares how Scripture directs us to take responsibility for our actions, our reactions, and the thoughts that...

The Benefit of Doubt Part 2 of Series: Rodeo of Life It seems inevitable in the course of our life that we struggle with doubt in our faith. Though it is often seen as a problem to be avoided, our experiences with doubt can instead be viewed as a doorway that leads to a deeper faith. Ryan Shook looks at examples in Scripture where the doubts of heroes of the faith were not condemned but were ackno...

FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES Part 1 of Series: Rodeo of Life Did you know Jesus - the Son of God, the Messiah - had friends in low places? Pastor Kerry looks at the biblical example of Zacchaeus, a despised individual who found a life-transforming friendship with Jesus, and identifies how when we are in the low places in life, Jesus sees us, loves us and comes to be with us. Pastor Kerry Shook Scriptures...

I Love You, But I Don't Understand You! Have you ever been in a loving relationship where you felt you simply didn’t understand your partner? Pastor Kerry dives into the unique ways God created men and women and how understanding those differences can lead to greater acceptance in marriage and help us develop more fulfilling relationships. Pastor Kerry Shook Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:22-...

30 Second Sermon Pastor Kerry looks at four popular Superbowl commercials and unpacks timeless biblical wisdom found in each. Maybe it’s finding God’s strength when we’re honest with our weakness, or finally discovering how faithful God’s love is for us; perhaps it’s reminding ourselves that finding the joy in today is far better than regrets of the past or anxiety for the future; or maybe it’s fi...

Recycling My Worry and Reclaiming My Peace Do you ever feel like you’re an expert at worrying or living with anxiety? There’s good news: God is the expert at recycling worry and turning it into peace for your life! Pastor Kerry unpacks the Lord’s Prayer and identifies key principles that can equip us to release our worry into God’s hands, and to allow His peace to fill our hearts and minds. Part 3...

Recycle Your Road Much in the same way that old asphalt is often repurposed for new and improved roads, God wants to recycle the roads of our lives into a fresh and better path that leads to Him. Pastor Kerry looks at the transformation of Saul of Tarsus into Paul the Apostle, and shares how God, the Master Recycler, desires to create a new road in your life.  Pastor Kerry Shook Part 2 of Series:...

God Recycles and Restores How does God "recycle" the broken, negative, or stale areas of life— especially those in our thoughts, relationships, habits and dreams—into something new and full of purpose? Pastor Kerry highlights how we can have hope in God's transformative power through daily spiritual practices, relying on God’s truth over negative thoughts, and finding renewal through faith, fellow...

God Can Repurpose Your Pain Just as the potter creates breathtaking art from ordinary clay, God molds and repurposes our pain, mistakes and brokenness into something beautiful and meaningful. Pastor Kerry focuses on the importance of trusting God's process, staying "on the wheel" even during challenging times, and realizing how God's hands are loving and strong, capable of turning life's messes in...

A Great Year December 28th & 29th, 2024  - Pastor Mark Miller Grieve What You Have Lost Repent Where You Have Failed Embrace Where You Are Act On What You Still Can Thank Him For All He Has Done Scriptures:Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 14:13, Psalm 51:17, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Matthew 5:23-24, James 4:17, 1 Chronicles 16:34 Topics: Salvation, Love, Hope

Christmas Eve at the Woodlands Church December 21st & 24th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Scriptures:Luke 2:8, Isaiah 53:6, Luke 15:20-24, Luke 2:15-18, John 6:35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 1:7, John 8:12, Hebrews 13:14, Ephesians 3:17, Topics: Faith, Love, Hope

The Gift of Giving December 14th & 15th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook YOUR GIVING DETERMINES WHO YOUR GOD IS YOUR GIVING DETERMINES HOW STRONG YOUR FAITH IS YOUR GIVING DETERMINES THE BLESSING YOU RECEIVE Scriptures: Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:21, Malachi 3:10, Acts 20:35 Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

Experiencing A Christmas Miracle December 7th & 8th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR A MIRACLE TO EXPERIENCE A MIRACLE, YOU HAVE TO RECOGNIZE YOU NEED ONE.</h4 GOD ALWAYS STARTS WITH WHAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU DONT HAVE</h4 GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE IN FAITH AND EXPECT GOD TO MULTIPLY IT</h4 Scriptures:Mark 6:35-43, John 6:8-9, Malachi 3:8-10, Mark 6:42-43, Luke 1:...

Simple Christmas November 30th & December 1st, 2024  - Pastor Josh Shook LOVE FIRST SPEND LESS GIVE MORE BELIEVE FULLY Advent Adventure Devotional 21 Days to Christmas Scriptures:John 3:16-18, Isaiah 55:2, Philippians 4:12a, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

Calendaring Advent November 23rd & 24th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Calendar Daily Habits Expect Divine Interruptions Decide to Live in the Moment Leave the Days of Burdens with God Scriptures:Matthew 11:28-30, James 1:5, Proverbs 16:9, Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

Small Habits, Big God November 16th & 17th, 2024  - Ryan Shook What is God calling you to change? Understand the Habit Loop Cue, Routine, Reward Build Your Habit Stack I will do ____ after I do ____. Scriptures:Zechariah 4:10, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 119:164, Hebrews 10:24-25, Daniel 6:10, 1 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 4:6 Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

The Power Of The Cross November 9th & 10th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 7 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Intelligence  Scriptures:1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:14-16, Numbers 21:4-9, Numbers 21:6, Numbers 21:8-9, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53:5 Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

A Stand For Truth and Love November 2nd & 3rd, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 6 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Intelligence  Scriptures:Romans 1:21-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Nehemiah 2:18-19, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Romans 1:16, Psalm 139:13-14, Genesis 1:27, John 1:4-5, Topics: Faith, Love, Honesty

A.I.: Authentic Forgiveness October 26th & 27th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 5 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Faith  Scriptures:Psalm 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Samuel 18:30, Psalm 27:14, 1 Samuel 23:29, Psalm 25:10, Psalms 1:1-3, John 19:30, Philippians 3:20-21 Topics: Faith, Forgiveness, Honesty

A.I.: Authentic Forgiveness October 19th & 20th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 4 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Forgiveness  Authentic forgiveness isn’t shallow Authentic forgiveness isn’t restoration Authentic forgiveness isn’t normal but it’s necessary LET GO OF BITTERNESS RECEIVE GRACE Scriptures:Luke 17:3-6, Hebrews 12:15, Psalms 32:1, John 1:29, Matthew 17:20b, 21 Topics: Faith, Forgiveness...

A.I.: Authentic Living October 12th & 13th, 2024  - Mark Millar Part 3 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Intelligence  Scriptures:James 3:13-18, Proverbs 28:6, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:17, 2 Corinthians 13:8, James 3:18, John 8:32, 1 John 1:9 Topics: Salvation, Authentic, Honesty

A.I.: Authentic Intelligence October 5th & 6th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 1 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Intelligence  Scriptures:1 John 1:3-9, 1 John 4:18a, James 4:1, Colossians 3:8, Ephesians 4:26, Isaiah 40:29-31 Topics: Wisdom, Authentic, Honesty

A.I.: Authentic Intelligence September 28th & 29th, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 1 of Series: A.I.: Authentic Intelligence  Scriptures:Romans 1:19-25, Romans 1:20, Romans 1:25, Exodus 20:4-5, Deuteronomy 4:15-16, Jeremiah 10:14b, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 3:12a Topics: Wisdom, Authentic, Honesty

GOD’S WISDOM FOR YOUR FINANCES September 21st & 22nd, 2024  - Pastor Kerry Shook Part 3 of Series: WALKING IN WISDOM – Principles From Proverbs KNOWING PLANNING SAVING GIVING TRUSTING Scriptures:Proverbs 2:1-7, Proverbs 27:23, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 28:20, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 28:25, Malachi 3:10 Topics: Wisdom, Finances, Hon...

GOD’S WISDOM FOR GROWING CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS September 14th & 15th, 2024  - Pastors Kerry and Chris Shook Part 2 of Series: WALKING IN WISDOM – Principles From Proverbs GROW A RELATIONSHIP WITH UNDERSTANDING GROW A RELATIONSHIP WITH WISE WORDS GROW A RELATIONSHIP WITH FORGIVENESS Scriptures:Proverbs 24:3-6, Proverbs 4:18-19, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 18:13-15, Proverbs 10:10, Proverbs 14:12, Ja...