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What does it look like to finish life well? In this episode, we explore the final words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6–8 and reflect on what it looks like to live with intentionality in our final season. From confronting death with conviction to committing to lifelong faithfulness, and ultimately chasing the eternal prize, this message calls us to a legacy worth leaving. Whether you're near...

What if singleness isn’t a detour—but a signpost of God’s eternal kingdom? In this episode, we explore one of Jesus’ most surprising teachings: that some people will choose singleness for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Through Jesus’ words in Matthew 19, we uncover how singleness is not a secondary status but a sacred space for undivided devotion, eternal vision, and profound redemption. Whether...

In this episode, we dig into Deuteronomy 6:1–25 to unpack God’s vision for generational discipleship. We explore how the home is meant to be the first and most important place where faith is formed. With the big idea that parents are saved by God to love Him and to pass on their faith to their children , we answer the pressing question: How can parents faithfully disciple their children? Through t...

In our new message series, You Are Here , we’ll find that Scripture provides practical instruction and spiritual insight into God’s plan for each of us — no matter where we find ourselves in life. Today, we welcome Woodside Royal Oak campus pastor CT Eldridge as he preaches God's intent for husbands and wives in marriage. We are to follow the way of Jesus—sacrifice and love—in how we live, whether...

In this episode of Reach: Advancing the Gospel Together , we explore how the early church in Antioch models a vision of Christian community that doesn't just gather—but sends. Anchored in Acts 12:25–13:3, Pastor Jacob challenges us to reimagine the church not as a theme park that entertains, but as an airport that equips and launches disciples into mission. Through unpacking the text, you'll disco...

What happens when the gospel mission hits resistance? In this episode, we explore how God's unstoppable mission breaks through some of the most difficult obstacles the early church faced—persecution, imprisonment, and political power. Drawing from Acts 12, we’re reminded that suffering and opposition are not the end of the story. Whether it's the execution of James, the imprisonment of Peter, or t...

We're all searching for purpose: what if Jesus has the answer? In this powerful message from Acts 11, Pastor Steve Zarrilli reminds us that the mission of the Church is to help people belong to Christ, grow in Christ, and reach the world for Christ. This passage challenges us to move past self-preservation and step into Gospel-centered living. We’ll look at how early believers made a difference by...

In this kickoff episode of our new series Reach , Pastor Jacob Ley helps us explore Acts 11:1–18 and discover a powerful truth: God is already at work reaching the world—are we joining Him? Through this message, we’ll unpack some of the ways God works to reach the world. Whether you're called across the street or across the globe, this message will stir your heart to embrace God’s mission and trus...

Today, we explore the true story of the disciples on their way from Jerusalem to Emmaus following Jesus' death and resurrection. As they journey together, discussing all that happened and acknowledging their hopes, disappointments, confusion, and sadness, Jesus meets them. In this standalone sermon by Pastor Joel Tomkinson, we discover how Jesus meets us through the gift of spiritual friendship.

Can God work through you to share the Gospel? In this special message celebrating Woodside’s 70th anniversary, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks illustrates the evangelism of the early church through the lens of Acts 10:34-43. Pastor Chris reminds us that God can use anyone while encouraging us to live in boldness for Christ, right where we are. Listen in to discover why sharing the Gospel isn't just for...

In a world that often values greatness at the expense of dignity, how does God’s Kingdom define a life well-lived? On this special Mother’s Day episode, we explore the story of Tabitha in Acts 9—a woman honored not for power or prestige, but for her faithful service and quiet influence. Contrasting the empire-building myths of Rome with the resurrection power of Jesus, we uncover a gospel vision t...

The Kingdom has been inaugurated—but not yet completed. In this episode, we explore Acts 1:6–11 and the powerful promise that Jesus will return to finish what He started. Why the delay? What are we supposed to do in the meantime? And how should His future return shape the way we live today? Discover why guessing the timing is a distraction, why witnessing is our current calling, and why our hope i...

Most people can quickly recount the highlights of Jesus' life—His birth, miracles, death, and resurrection. But what about His ascension? Why does it matter? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked reality of Jesus' ascension and why the early church saw it as central to the Christian faith. Anchored in Acts 1:9–11 and Daniel 7:13–14, we discover that the ascension is not just an ending—i...

What does it mean that Jesus is the risen King—and why does it matter today? In this episode, we take you into the powerful closing scene of Mark’s Gospel, where a group of unexpected witnesses—including a Roman centurion, a Jewish council member, a trio of devoted women, and a mysterious young man—testify to the shocking reality of the resurrection. Together, their stories reveal not only the tru...

On this Good Friday, we reflect on the central symbol of our faith—the cross—not as a sign of defeat, but as the throne of our King. In this episode, we explore Mark 15:1–39 and discover how the cross reveals Jesus not only as the suffering servant, but as the victorious Son of God. Through Roman irony, prophetic fulfillment, and a striking portrait of substitutionary love, we see how Jesus reigns...

What does Palm Sunday reveal about Jesus? In Mark chapter 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week, where He reveals Himself as the Messiah to the multitudes who had traveled there to celebrate the Passover. Now, thousands of years later, His identity remains the same: our righteous deliverer and promised king.  Jesus is the solution to our sin, emptiness, and restlessness — so how...

Each month, the people of Woodside Bible Church gather for a unique meal—not a pizza party or potluck—but the sacred practice of communion. In this episode, we explore the rich meaning behind the Lord’s Supper through the lens of 1 Corinthians 11. What does it mean to truly "come to the table"? Pastor Jacob Ley unpacks the Apostle Paul’s words to a divided Corinthian church, revealing how communio...

In this episode of Signs of the King , we explore one of Jesus’ most powerful miracles—raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1-47.  This sign wasn’t just about restoring life; it was a declaration of who Jesus is and a call to respond. You can’t escape responding to Jesus. Why? Because His purpose is intentional, His passion is invitational, and His power is irrefutable. Join us as we dive into...

Sometimes, an encounter with someone different from us can challenge how we see the world. In this episode, Pastor Jacob Ley explores the sixth sign in the Gospel of John—Jesus’ healing of a man born blind. Through this powerful encounter, we’ll ask: How do we respond to the revelation of Jesus? Are we curious, skeptical, afraid, dismissive, or spiritually blind? Join us as we uncover what it trul...

The human heart aches for deliverance. In our everyday struggles, we all long for rescue—for ourselves and for our world. But what if our search for deliverance leads us to a distorted view of Jesus? In this episode, we explore John 6 and the challenge of rightly knowing Jesus. Many saw Him as a great prophet, a political revolutionary, or a means to an end—but missed the fullness of who He is. Th...

What are your motives for following Jesus? Not everyone follows Him for the right reasons, but eventually our true motives will reveal themselves.  As we walk with Jesus, it's important to do a heart check and ask ourselves if we're aligned with His purpose. Listen in as we walk through John 6 and consider these three questions: Are you following because of who you want Jesus to be?   Are you foll...

How does Jesus demonstrate His divine authority? In the Gospels, we see Jesus healing the sick, drawing people to repentance, and working on the Sabbath. These countercultural acts revealed His ultimate authority as the Son of God. Jesus is the sovereign Lord who commands us to live in the fullness of His grace, repent of our sins, and join in His ongoing work of renewal in the world. Listen in as...

What kind of "fan" are you of Christ? Are you in it for what He can do for you, or are you committed to Him for who He truly is? As we continue in our study of the Gospel of John, we dive into the second sign, where a desperate man seeks healing for his son and learns a powerful lesson about faith. In this passage, Jesus challenges us to reflect on the kind of faith we have. Is it conditional, bas...

We are continuing in our message series, Signs of the King , looking at the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is. In life, we are constantly searching for direction. We desire guidance, even if we are getting it from the wrong places. As a result of our misguided searches, we are left even further from our hope. The Bible makes it clear for us, that in every circumstance, we can lean on Jesus....

We are beginning a new sermon series titled, Signs of the King , where we will dive into the first eleven books of John while looking at the signs and wonders Jesus performed. As we walk through each of these chapters, we will consider openly who Jesus is and what that means for us. So, what will you find if you investigate Jesus? When we’re in Christ, we discover that He answers honest skepticism...