Woodside Bible Church Detroit

We speak thousands upon thousands of words each day, and we hear many thousands more.  What is the weight of those words that we say and listen too, on our lives and eternity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the biblical view of words and how we should use them to the glory of God. Text: Proverbs 18:21 Sermon Summary:  Big Idea: Our words bring life and cause death. (18:21a) Key Questio...

What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?  There is no shortage of people sharing knowledge today, but how do we know what to trust?  In this message Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the value of seeking wisdom over just common knowledge and worldly ways.   Text: Proverbs 3:13-26  Big idea: God’s wisdom is supremely precious. Key question: Why is wisdom so valuable? 1.     By wisdom we li...

Do you believe in the resurrected Christ?  We are confronted with objections about the life death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth and these objections from others may turn into doubt in us. God is not afraid to address your doubts and even your fears. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince helps us to see that Jesus leans in to answer our concerns if we do the work to make them known and seek to...

Do you Believe in Jesus the risen son of God? Do you Believe that he alone has the power to save us from life apart from the Father? If no, take the time to get to know Him through the BIble and other believers. If yes, how can your belief in Christ be seen in your daily living? In this timely message by Pastor Victor Nuwamanya, you will learn the essence and impact of Belief in Jesus. Text: John...

The personal involvement of God in our lives can make us think that our blessing and renewal is all that He is concerned with, but King David’s prayer in Palm 51 helps us to know otherwise.  When we experience personal transformation, the healing merciful touch of God, we realize that If he can change me than He can change anyone.  In this final installment of the series Confessions, Pastor Fikre...

What should happen when you experience the loving restoration of the Lord? After you have been redeemed and have felt the love of the Lord, it should provoke you to worship and adore him.  King David prays, “Create in me a clean heart…” and in doing so he leans on the Lord for his restoration, but he continues on to say “my mouth will declare your praise.” After you have felt his hand, you should...

Have you ever broken a rule? If you’re breathing I’m sure the answer is yes. Did you apologize? So much of our human experience deals with forgiveness and apologies toward one another, but what about when we break God’s rules? In Psalm 51 we see a model for how to apologize and restore a right relationship. This helps us to have the right perspectives in repentance towards God, but is also helpful...

Is the God of the Bible merciful? With all the evil that exists in the world today, how could a loving God leave us in the midst of it?  In this second sermon of the series Confessions: Erasing Shame and Experiencing Renewal, Pastor Fikre Prince, shares that not only is the God of the Bible capable of mercy, but that it is a a part of who He describes himself to be. He continues the thought that i...

What does it mean to confess? Is confession necessary for repentance? In short, yes. In this opening to the series, Confessions: Erasing shame and experiencing renewal, Pastor Fikre Prince considers the model of King David’s confession to see what are key elements of true confession. Text : 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Big Idea: The Lord confronts our sin so we can experience renewal. Key Question: Why is con...

Does it ever seem like your struggles are pointless and must be the result of an uncaring God or ambivalent universe?  Have you found yourself search for hope in a world that seems to be corrupt on every side?  The book of Daniel will help you to see that though struggles come and their are people who do terrible things, God can still deliver you out of their hands and even change the hearts of ev...

When you know better, you should do better. How often do we find ourselves in cycles of sin or struggle because we desire to do whatever our heart desires?  Pastor Fikre Prince brings up the consequence of God's judgement in our known sin and rebellion.   Text: Daniel 5 What happens when we reject God's reign in our lives? We will blashpheme The Most High God (v.1-12) We will repeat sins of our pa...

Does God save powerful and successful people?  People consider the affluence of the wealthy, famous, and powerful to be an escape from the need for God, but in Daniel chapter 4 we see that God even desires for those that would seem to have it all, honor Him as Most High. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at both men featured in this text and their relationship to each other as well as God,...

Courage and faith are often unknown until we experience trials.  There is quite possibly no greater trial than when your life is on the line for being obedient to God.  We all face trials of various kinds, but scripture encourages us to be faithful to God even in the most bleak of circumstances.  In this review of Daniel chapter 3, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the example set by Shadrach, Meshac...

What you believe about God will often be tested through circumstances that reveal the limits of your control.  When you have no power to change your situation, how will you still glorify God and see your spirit thrive?  In the 2nd chapter of Daniel we see this situation play out and Daniel is forced to rely on the power of God to save his life. Will you? Text: Daniel 2 Big Idea: God is greater God...

Have you ever felt challenged to live out your devotion to the Lord, while building a life in this world?  In this post-Christian society, it can feel as if you are alone and at a disadvantage when trying to adhere to the teachings of Jesus, but God has given us an example of how to endure the troubles of this life.  In this new series, Daniel: Clash of Cultures, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us...

Have you considered spiritual goals as you begin a new year?  In all of your planning and goal setting for the coming year, plan to be more devout and spiritually mature as well.  Pastor Fikre Prince looks at Hebrews 5:11-6:3 to consider the necessity for striving for maturity in our Christian walk no matter how long we have been believers.  He contends that we should desire and target to be more...

It can be easier to asses our physical or mental condition, but what about your spiritual condition?  Do you know the state of your relationship with God?  Jesus came to help us to see the difference between God and man, and how he can bridge that gap.  He is the incarnation of redemption.  Guest speaker Micah Williams. Text: Galatians 4:1-7 Embrace God’s Redemption in Jesus How do we do this? Rec...

Is it worth it to live humbly?  Are the lives that we lead conducive to following the model of humility that Christ showed when He came? In this third installment of the series, Emmanuel: God with Us, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya encourages us to examine our disposition towards others and admonishes us to live as Christ lived. Text: Philippians 2:3-8 Sermon Title: The Incarnation of Humility

When you communicate with God, how do you hear from Him?  Many times when we consider prayer, we only focus on the part where our petition or thanksgiving is voiced, but God has spoken to us in a very clear and real way to guide us in this life as an answer to those prayers.  In this message Pastor Victor Nuwamanya encourages us to listen to the creator of all things, and hear his word for our liv...

What do you believe about Jesus? Do you believe that he is God? That He was born in the flesh? These are critical questions that we all must ask and have answers to, which will strengthen our faith. In this series we dive into the implications of a present God in our world and lives. If God has come, then how should we live? Text: John 1:14 - 17 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: See the glory of God! Key...

How many times should we forgive someone?  If you have lived for any length of time the question of forgiveness has crossed your mind. Either you have sought forgiveness from someone, or have had to forgive someone who has wronged you.  In this concluding message of the Conflicted series, Pastor Fikre Prince asserts that Christians should be known for their willingness to forgive.  The message cen...

People are no stranger to conflict.  Many can't imagine a life without tension at work, with family, or in their community.  What is the solution to this seemingly unavoidable part of life?  In this new series Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to look to Matthew 18 to be equipped with the mindset and resources to reduce conflict and pursue peace and resolution in daily life. Text: Matthew 18:1-6 B...

Health challenges level the playing field for all people.  We all find ourselves grasping for answers as we face them.  In this final message of the series, Thy Kingdom Come, Pastor Fikre Prince urges us to go to Christ first in faith and prayer.  Jesus can heal every type brokenness. Mark 5:21-43 Big Idea: Jesus reigns over disease and death. 1.    Dignity is restored. (vv. 24b-34)  2.    Life is...

Storms come. Is your life in the midst of a storm right now?  How do you deal with it? Will you make it through?  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the way that Jesus dealt with storms surrounding him and his disciples.  He models for us the way through storms, and in the process reveals that he is not just a good teacher. Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Jesus reigns over creation. Key Questi...

Are you afraid to begin? Often we are held back by the relatively small outlook of who we are or what we do to actually start something we are called to.  In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince, shares that God is the developer and he can take even small seeds, and turn them into great things. Mark 4:21-34 1. Deeper leads to greater. (vv. 24-25) 2. Faithful leads to fruitful. (vv. 26-29) 3. Small lead...