Woodside Bible Church Pontiac

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to live. In Luke 6, Jesus presents His own, 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. In this message, we explore why Jesus' resurrection isn't just an event we celebrate once a year, but the very foundation of our faith. 

When Jesus said, "It is finished," He declared that the work of salvation was complete. Listen in as we unpack how the work of Christ brings freedom from sin and hope for every peron who believes in Him. 

Jesus experienced hunger, thirst, grief, and pain on earth. Scripture reveals Jesus' divine nature, but when He said "I thirst" on the cross, it revealed the full weight of His humanity. This message explores how the reality of Jesus' humanness brings us comfort and hope in everything we face. 

"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. 

Even in His final moments on the cross, Jesus was building a new community. In John 19, Jesus looks at those He loves most and creates a new type of family united by faith in Him. Tune in as we explore why the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

Jesus speaks a powerful promise to a dying criminal: "Today you will be with me in paradise." In this message, we discover why Jesus suffered to save us from sin-because no one is beyond God's mercy.

In Luke 23, Jesus speaks His first words from the cross: "Father, forgive them." Instead of anger or revenge, He responds to His enemies with mercy. These words reveal why forgiveness is at the center of the Gospel. 

In this message from Revelation, we're given a glimpse of the end of God's story. Spoiler alert: it's better than you can imagine. Tune in as we explore how God invites us to live with confidence and hope as characters in the greartest story of all time.  

Acts 2 reminds us that Jesus didn't leave us without a purpose. Instead, He entrusted the Good News to Christians everywhere. This sermon explains how the Church continues Jesus' work by making disciples and sharing the Gospel through the Holy Spirit's power. 

In Luke 4, Jesus begins His public ministry by announcing that God's promised salvation has arrived and is available to everyone. This message explores how Jesus fulfills God's promise of salvation and expands our understanding of God's grace. 

In this message, we turn to Isaiah 42 to see how God promises justice and hope through His chosen Servant, Jesus.  We'll explore how Jesus fulfills Isaiah's ancient promise and why God's mission has always depended on Christ alone.  

What does it mean to be a part of God's plan?  In Exodus 19, we see God redeem His people, invite them into relationship with Him, and call them to live holy lives.  This message reminds us that our lives should serve as examples that point others to God.  

What does God's blessing look like in real life?  In Genesis 12, we see God's promise to bless all nations through Abram.  Listen in as we explore how Jesus fulfills this promise and unpack what it means for us today. 

In this message, we explore the story of Babel and what happens when human ambition takes center stage.  Rather than abandoning His people, God interrupts their plans to redirect them towards His greater mission.  

What does it mean to be made in God's Image?  God created humans with a purpose from the very beginning.  Genesis 1 explores how God designed humanity to reflect His image and spread His glory.  Tune in as we uncover how God's design shapes who we are and how we live today.  

Why would God choose suffering as the way to save us?  Scripture shows us the surprising beauty behind Jesus' sacrifice.  In this message, we'll explorehow Christ supports us in our weaknesses and assures us that hope can always be found in God.  

A great danger to our spiritual growth is losing our sense of awe of God.  This message from Hebrews 2 points us back to the joy of our salvation, reminding us that the greatest gift we've been given is the birth of Jesus. 

Beauty shows up everywhere, from sunsets to music to time with family. In this message, we see that beauty is rooted in the very character of God. Listen in as we explore how God invites us to enjoy His beauty while reflecting it in the way we live.

From the beginning, laws have been an important part of society. Throughout time, laws have existed to protect people, yet history also displays the power the law has to effectuate injustice and oppression. The parasite that is sin has corrupted the purpose and power of laws, even since Biblical times. So if we can’t rely on the laws of this world (whether well-intended or not), where can we look...

The Gospel tells us all have fallen short of the glory of God and, because of our sin, deserve death. Yet it doesn't end there. In Jesus, God has given us the gift of eternal life - a brand-new life that starts today! But...can it really be that easy? Maybe today you feel stuck in your old way of life, your old habits, struggles, and vices. If that's you, join us as we continue our series, New-ish...

Whether in conversation, on the news, or plastered across our newsfeeds, "freedom" is a hot topic these days. There are countless opinions on what true freedom is and how it should look today. And, just as people are talking about freedom, they're talking about slavery - a word with deep pain packed into it. But maybe the reason these buzzwords run so deep in our culture is not only because of our...

We all see the constant conflict in our world, but did you know there’s a spiritual battle happening as well? There is a struggle between who controls our hearts, whether our sinful, fleshly desires or God's Holy Spirit. But here's the good news: If you've placed your faith in Christ, we know who wins this war! Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You? , as Paul...

According to Scripture, baptism is an important step of obedience after you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. At Woodside, when someone is baptized, we have the opportunity to hear their testimony of faith. Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You? , to discover why Paul uses the topic of baptism in Romans 6 to...

Who is your representative? Despite your first thought, we aren’t asking about your favorite government official. Reality is, just as we're represented politically in this nation, all people are also represented spiritually by one of two individuals. Wondering who? Join us as we continue our series, New-ish?: Everything's Changed. Have You? , to discover who these two representatives are and which...