Woodside Church Elmira

God never designed us to do life alone. From the Garden to the early Church, Scripture shows us that true spiritual growth happens in the context of Christ-centered community—because isolation is a tool of the enemy, but community is a gift from God.

What does it mean to live according to the "new self" that is created when we are spiritually reborn? Here are some everyday applications that God has given us.

Many people believe they have put their faith in Christ, but might be badly mistaken. Here is what Jesus actually said about this?

Today we look at what the Bible teaches about baptism.

There's something better than having your name remembered on the pages of human history.

As we continue in our series in the book of Nehemiah, we come to chapter 9 and the topic of confession. The people demonstrated that they understood who God is and what He has done, and then who they are and what they had done. This leads them to confession and commitment. The pattern remains the same for us as followers of Christ today.

The People of God are called to make the Word of God central to their lives.

In a world where there are people who use people and take advantage of others God calls his people to be others- oriented.

In chapter 4 of Nehemiah the opposition begins. What do we do in the face of opposition? Nehemiah prays and takes action. What do we do in the face of fear? Nehemiah remembers who God is and who God's people are.

How can you push through fear and with confidence, do what God has put on your heart?

You were created for something more than just the here and now. You were born for a purpose.

In this post-resurrection story we learn that the real living Jesus was prophesied in the Old Testament, and celebrated today in our communion services.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead isn't simply a Bible story. It's the story! And it intersects with your story. It's a story of love, forgiveness and hope.

Why do Christians revel in the cross which was an instrument of execution and a symbol of torture, oppression, judgement, defeat, suffering and shame?

A guilty man is released. An innocent man is condemned. How does this staggering prisoner exchange that took place 2000 years ago still affect us today?

How to pray when life is hard.

In Luke 22 we see the story of two disciples experience failure in their walk of following Christ. See how they responded differently to their failure and how we can walk forward in relationship to Jesus despite the failures we will experience. 

Jesus tells a story about the afterlife: Two men who both lived and died but found themselves in two different places in the afterlife.

Is it possible to live in such a way that the worries of the future don't rob us of the joy and possibilities of today?

You can either keep your life or lose your life. Today, we look at what surrendering your life to Jesus looks like and why it is the best decision you can make.

As we continue in our series in Luke, we'll go through chapter 11. After going through it quickly, we want to zoom in on the identity of Jesus. Who is He? We want to understand who He is and derive our identity from Him.

Receptivity to Jesus and his message is a matter of the heart.

In Luke 7:36-50, a “Sinful Woman” risks everything to reach Jesus, to reach safety and pure love.  She came with a repentant heart and Jesus did the rest.  She honoured Jesus with all her actions while the Pharisee host did not.  Where do you find yourself in this beautiful story of repentance, forgiveness and love?

Jesus calls us to love our enemies. What does that look like? How is it even possible? Why is following his command goof for others and good for us? 

We all need Jesus, the only doctor who can heal both our bodies and our souls.