Without faith in Jesus everyone lives in spiritual blindness. We long and we search for something. The good news is that when Jesus meets us in the midst of our brokenness, He offers vision and His transformative power. Only when we fully surrender can we receive the gift of sight and salvation. Join Pastor Rob Bentz as he leads us through the stor…

If you opened your eyes this morning you probably didn't get far into your day before you encountered some level of suffering. It's hard to live in this world and not be touched by struggle and pain either in your life or in aomeone close to you. How do we deal with that? Is this what God intended for us to endure? In this message Pastor Nick Bogar…

Are you willing to let Jesus open your eyes? Without Christ, we live in spiritual blindness—searching or longing for something we may not fully understand. Yet, when Jesus meets us in our brokenness, He meets us exactly where we are and offers His transformative power. The key is our willingness to acknowledge our need for Him. Only then can we rec…

Signs of the King - Part 7 The Eye-Opening Sign | John 9:1-41 Big Idea: Jesus opens eyes 1. The neighbors respond with curiosity 2. The Pharisees respond with skepticism 3. The parents respond with fear of others 4. The Pharisees are dismissive 5. The blind man responds correctlyPor Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak

Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail to see Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, …

Do you have a perception about yourself and your life spiritually that is inaccurate? Does your attitude toward Jesus reveal you are spiritually in the dark? In this message, Pastor Kiel Mahaffy walks us through John 9 and helps us calibrate our openness to Jesus based on how we respond to who he is.…

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 spi…

Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail to see Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, …

The stories surrounding the person of Jesus can lead to confusion about who he actually is. One of the best ways to know someone is to ask them to reveal themselves to us, or tell us who they are. When we desire to know Jesus, the best way that we can get to know him is by listening to his words about himself and pying attention to the things he do…

Are you willing to let Jesus open your eyes? Without Christ, we live in spiritual blindness—searching or longing for something we may not fully understand. Yet, when Jesus meets us in our brokenness, He meets us exactly where we are and offers His transformative power. The key is our willingness to acknowledge our need for Him. Only then can we rec…

Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail tosee Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, a…

Today, we read a familiar story from John's Gospel. It's the story of Jesus walking on water from Chapter 6. It's another miraculous sign of Jesus that helps us get a true and right picture of who Jesus truly is. Why does this matter? Because far too often people shape Christ into someone or something that He is not. We make Him solely a prophet, w…

Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail to see Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, …

Signs of the King - Part 6 The Sign to the Church | John 6:14-21 Big Idea: Jesus is the Lord of Lords. We cannot use Him; we worship Him.Por Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak

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 …

Are you in danger of believing in or embracing an inferior version of Jesus? Could the Jesus you affirm be a version of Jesus made in your own image? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol shows us three mistakes we can make in relating to and knowing Jesus.Por Woodside Bible Church Plymouth

Have you ever failed to truly recognize Jesus? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the image we desire in our minds, but in doing so, we fail to see Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and understanding. By His grace, let us open our hearts…

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 be…

As men and women who strive to follow Jesus faithfully, it's important to ask ourselves if our motives are aligned with His? When we take a moment to consider our motives, the true nature of our faith can be revealed. Are we following Jesus because of who you want Him to be? Are we following because of what you can get? Are we following Jesus becau…

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: 1. Are you following…

The term “going viral” has become a part of the vocabulary of the world because of how quickly content and information spreads around the world. The vitality can lead to good spreading or bad things spreading, but in any case it grows faster than expected. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince shares a message from the book of John where Jesus’ fame s…

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 be…

Signs of the King - Part 5 The Exposing Sign | John 6:1-15, 25-35 Big Idea: Jesus will expose your hidden motivationsPor Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak

What are your motives for following Jesus? Perhaps you've never considered this, or maybe you have. Either way, our true reasons for following Jesus will eventually reveal themselves. Not everyone follows Him for the right reasons—some may follow only for personal gain, rather than seeking a genuine relationship with Christ. As we walk with Him, it…

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 be…

Why are following Jesus? Our motivations for following Jesus aren't always clear, or honorable. It's often something we don't even consider. In Jesus' fourth sign in the Gospel of John he more than five thousand people and they seek and pursue Jesus even more. But Jesus questions their motives, and in doing so exposes our own wrong motivations for …

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 counter-cultural 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…

Sin and brokeness has far reaching affects on our lives. It can change not just a momentary situation but it can alter our identity of our selves and others. Is there a remedy for this deep impact of brokeness? Pastor Chris Brooks shares a message that illustartes that there is a remedy and it's in the person of Jesus Christ. When we encouter Jesus…

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 …

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus healing the sick, drawing people to repentance, and working on the sabbath. These counter cultural 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. Bu…

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 …

Signs of the King - Part 4 The Scandalous Sign | John 5:1-18 Big Idea: The scandal of Jesus is His divine authority. (00:00) - Series Overview (01:29) - Scripture Reading John 5:1-18 (04:08) - Introduction - Authority (08:25) - 1. He Has the Authority to Heal (vv. 1-9a) (15:16) - 2. He Has the Authority to Command (vv. 9b-14) (24:01) - 3. He Has th…

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 counter-cultural 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…

How does Jesus demonstrate His divine authority? Do we give him the rightful respect and honor due to who he is? Pastor Jeremy Writebol tackles these questions in John 5:1-18 in the third sign performed by Jesus.Por Woodside Bible Church Plymouth

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 …

Have you ever asked God for a sign? When we find ourselves in these situations, we are likely fearing the unknown — maybe we feel stuck or wonder where to turn. In these moments, we might be tempted to rely on things that give us temporary hope, but by turning to Christ, we'll discover that we don’t really need a sign. Listen in as we dive into Joh…

Have you ever asked God to give you a sign? In times of doubt, have you ever cried out to heaven asking God to give you a sign? When we find ourselves in these situations, it's imperative that we don't lose hope. That's why the story of the government official in John's gospel account gives us direction. As we see the man's interaction with Jesus, …

The Gospel of John is sometimes referred to as the Book of Signs. Why? Because John helps all who read his gospel account understand Jesus, the actions of the crowds, the response of the disciples, and ourselves--and John does this by detailing the signs and wonders that Jesus performed. They're all found in the first 11 chapters of John. As we wal…

Have you ever asked God for a sign? When we find ourselves in these situations, we are likely fearing the unknown — maybe we feel stuck or wonder where to turn. In these moments, we might be tempted to rely on things that give us temporary hope, but by turning to Christ, we'll discover that we don’t really need a sign. Listen in as we dive into Joh…

Faith is an essential part of the Christian's life. It's the first choice we must make, in following Jesus, "Do you Believe?" When we pray and when we read the word of God, each moment is another opportunity to ask ourselves will we believe what God has spoken. IN this third message of the Signs of the King series, Pastor Fikre Prince share's that …

Have you ever asked God for a sign? Pleading that He would show you that He is trustworthy and reliable. When we find ourselves in these situations, we are likely fearing the unknown. We wallow in fear, feel stuck, fall behind, and wonder where to turn. In these moments, we may turn to other means to find a solution to mend and give us some tempora…

Signs of the King - Part 3 The Unnecessary Sign | John 4:46-54 Big Idea: You don't need a sign! (00:00) - Series Overview (02:26) - Scripture Reading - John 4:46-54 (04:23) - Introduction - We Don't Need a Sign (10:14) - 1. Will You Believe without Conditions? (vv 46-48) (14:59) - 2. Will You Ask without Doubt? (vv 49-50) (19:51) - 3. Will you Trus…

Our culture is defined by conditional allegiances. IF you do what I expect, THEN I will do what you expect. IF you love me the right way, THEN will I love you the right way. Conditional relationships with our spouses, with our families, with our friends, with our kids, with our bosses, with our barbers, with our baristas, with everybody. They all h…

Is your faith devilish? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol, encourages us to consider the nature and condition of our faith in Jesus with three important questions. You may discover your need for a sign is unnecessary.Por Woodside Bible Church Plymouth

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…

Who do you turn to first when you face challenges in life? Are you unsure who you can trust? In one of the most talked about signs of his greatness Jesus responds when he is trusted with a major problem, and what he does causes many to believe in him. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that no problem is too small or too big to bring to Jes…

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, t…

Have you ever heard the hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms?’ The lyrics are full of truth straight from scripture. It speaks to the assurance that we can lean on Christ in all things. Christ is our all-sufficient helper and comfort. We are continuing in our message series, Signs of the King, looking at the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is…

Have you ever heard the hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms?’ The lyrics are full of truth straight from scripture. It speaks to the assurance that we can lean on Christ in all things. Christ is our all-sufficient helper and comfort. We are continuing in our message series, Signs of the King, looking at the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is…

Signs of the King - Part 2 The Secret Sign | John 2:1-11 Big Idea: In every circumstance, always lean on Jesus.Por Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak