Woodside Bible Church Farmington Hills

In this postlude of our Passing the Baton series, we look at the picture of the early church found at the end of Acts 2, a community marked by faithfulness, authenticity, and a shared life centered on Jesus. As we consider what it means to pass the baton of faith well, Pastor Joel Tomkinson explores the big idea that authentic churches help people see Jesus.

Kids learn what’s important by watching adults and listening to their words. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses tells parents to teach their children about God’s goodness. When we walk with the Lord and share His faithfulness with others, we help shape the next generation. Abe Philip reminds us that each of us has a story to tell of God's faithfulness and how He has transformed our lives. So, what's your sto...

This week, we take a break from the Passing the Baton series to celebrate FLIP Camp. Let's explore together into John 8:12, which is the same scripture that the children have been memorizing and studying all week at camp. Abe Philip shares this message which reminds us that Jesus is the source of all we need. Jesus is the light of the world, and this very same light now shines in us so that all ma...

Everyone is loyal to something. Do your loyalties lie with God? Moses calls God's people to follow the Lord always and pass that loyalty on to the next generation. Listen to this message from Pastor Joel Tomkinson as we explore how devotion to God protects your faith and sets an example for those who come after you.

The greatest threat to faith isn't always hard times. In Deuteronomy 6, Moses warns God's people not to forget the Lord when life is comfortable. How do we guard against forgetting God's faithfulness? When we remember God's promises, we recognize his provisions. Tune in as Pastor Joel Tomkinson helps us explore how to remain faithful to God when life is good so we can pass on a legacy of faith to...

Everyone is being shaped by something. Deuteronomy 6 calls God's people to treasure His Word in their hearts, weave it into their daily lives, and pass it on to their children. We thank Philip Asare, President of Theovision, for this message and teaching us how to leave a legacy rooted in God’s Word.

Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that Moses called God's people to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and might. Listen in as Pastor Chris Hansen teaches us how a wholehearted love for God shapes faith that lasts from one generation to the next.

We’re not meant to keep the Gospel to ourselves. We’re called to pass it on. Advancing the mission of God requires passing the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christianity to the next generation. But how do we live that out? Join us for our opening message from Senior Pastor Chris Brooks and part 1 of our series, Passing the Baton , as we learn about discipleship and discuss how to carry the Gospel...

Following Jesus has never been reserved for a select few. Luke 8 introduces a group of women who traveled with Jesus, supported Him with their own money, and played a key role in His ministry. Tune in as we hear from Pastor Joel Tomkinson what true discipleship looks like and why following Jesus is for everyone.

We're all building a life, but few of us stop to consider what we're building it on. Through His teaching in Luke 6, Jesus invites us to root our hearts in Him and build our lives on His Word. This message from Abe Philip reminds us that a life built on following Jesus is the only life that stands firm when times get tough.

We've all been on the receiving end of God's compassion in ways we didn't deserve. In Luke 6, Jesus teaches that His followers are called to reflect that same compassion to others. This message given by Pastor Joel explores what it looks like to extend grace to those around us through no condemnation, forgiveness, and generosity. 

In our sermon series Live Like Jesus, we see in Luke 6, human love tends to be conditional, but Jesus calls us to something radically different. Scripture shows us that Jesus defines love as something unconditional and active. Tune in as Brandon Cleaver helps us discover how loving like Jesus transforms our relationships.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to live. In our new sermon series  Live Like Jesus, we see in Luke 6, Jesus presents His own foundation on how to live, and it reframes everything our culture tells us about the good life. This message explores why Jesus invites us to reorder our lives around God's Kingdom.

On Friday, the disciples watched their hope die on a cross. On Sunday, they found an empty tomb that changed everything. We conclude with Part 7 of our message series, The Last Words of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Abe Philip explores why Jesus’ resurrection isn't just an event we celebrate once a year, but the very foundation of our faith. Jesus is risen and salvation in Him is offered freely t...

Join us in this Good Friday message and Part 6 of our message series, The Last Words of Jesus. Pastor Joel Tomkinson guides us through Hebrews 10:10–14 as we see that the cross was not the end, but the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. We reflect when Jesus said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. But, what was finished? If you’ve ever wondered what was accomplishe...

We kick off Holy Week with Part 5 of our message series, The Last Words of Jesus , as Pastor Brad House walks us through John 19:28–29 and Hebrews 2:17–18. From the cross, Jesus speaks two simple yet profound words: “I thirst.” But behind this moment lies a deeper truth about our human condition and our greatest need. The reality is, we are all searching and thirsting for something to satisfy our...

We are in part 4 of our message series, The Last Words of Jesus , Pastor Joel Tomkinson leads us through Matthew 27:46; Psalm 22:1-31. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When Jesus quoted Psalm 22 from the cross, He revealed that He understands the suffering we experience in our hardest moments. This message reminds us that the Gospel reaches us in the depths of doubt and struggle.

This week in our message series, The Last Words of Jesus , Pastor Abe Philip leads us through John 19:26–27 and Matthew 12:46–50. Even in His final moments on the cross, Jesus was not only accomplishing salvation. He was also forming a new community. As Jesus looks at His mother and His beloved disciple, He creates a new kind of family, one that is not defined merely by blood, but united through f...

We continue our message series, The Last Words of Jesus , as Pastor Michael Wellman walks us through Luke 23:35–43 and Jesus’ powerful promise from the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” As Jesus suffers on the cross, those around Him respond in very different ways. Some mock and demand signs, others dismiss His power entirely, while one desperate sinner turns to Him in humble faith....

We begin our new message series, The Last Words of Jesus , as Pastor Joel Tomkinson leads us in reflecting on this powerful moment of Christ on the cross. What might be seen as mere “dying words” instead reveals the heart of Christ and what it means for us to live as people shaped by that same forgiveness. Luke 23, Jesus speaks His first words from the cross: “Father, forgive them.” Instead of ang...

In this final message from our Missio Dei series, we’re given a glimpse of the end of God’s story. Listen as Pastor Chris Brooks shares with hope and confidence about what is ours in Jesus. God’s mission results in a redeemed people, purpose, and place!

Acts 2 reminds us that Jesus didn’t leave us without a purpose. The church is sent out to continue God’s mission! Pastor Jacob Ley explains how we continue Jesus’ ministry by making disciples of all nations and bear witness through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

In Luke 4, Jesus begins His public ministry by announcing that God’s promised salvation has arrived and is available to everyone. In this message, Pastor Jacob Ley explores how Jesus fulfills God’s promise of salvation, reveals the extent of God's grace, and exposes human pride.

In this message from Missio Dei — Part 5 , we turn to Isaiah 42:1–9 to continue see how God accomplishes his mission in the world. Faced with the impossible task of bringing justice and hope to all nations, God does not rely on power, coercion, or human strength. Instead, he sends his chosen Servant. This sermon traces three defining qualities of the Servant. He is chosen and anointed by God, full...

How are we formed for mission? In Exodus 19, we see God redeem His people, call them to a covenant relationship with Him, and set them apart for His purposes. Listen as Rev. Brandon Cleaver unpacks how God's grace forms His people to be a missional community.