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Everyday Faith PodcastBONUS: Divine InterruptionsIn this special bonus episode of the Ask About My Faith podcast, we share a story that highlights how God can use us, even in the most unexpected situations. Brian Schulenburg, Wooddale Church’s Outreach Pastor, recounts a powerful encounter on a flight, where he felt prompted to connect with a fellow passenger through prayer. Even while feeling physically unwell, Brian chose to follow God’s leading, which opened the door for a profound conversation about faith and healing. Brian’s story is an inspiring reminder that God is intentional in orchestrating opportunities for us to be His ha...2024-11-1309 min

Everyday Faith PodcastPt 2: Brian Schulenburg + Somali Restaurant OwnerIn this two-part episode of the Ask About My Faith podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Brian Schulenburg, Wooddale Church's Outreach Pastor and Director of the Family Resource Initiative. Brian’s faith journey is remarkable, having dedicated over two decades to ministry. From his early years as Senior High Pastor to leading a decade-long tenure as Senior Pastor at Woodbury Community Church, Brian’s passion for introducing people to Jesus shines through in every conversation.In part one, Brian reflects on how God captured his heart as a child and inspired him to share his fa...2024-10-0934 min

Everyday Faith PodcastBrian Schulenburg + the Power of ParentingHello friends, welcome back!!In this two-part episode of the Ask About My Faith podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Brian Schulenburg, Wooddale Church's Outreach Pastor and Director of the Family Resource Initiative. Brian’s faith journey is remarkable, having dedicated over two decades to ministry. From his early years as Senior High Pastor to leading a decade-long tenure as Senior Pastor at Woodbury Community Church, Brian’s passion for introducing people to Jesus shines through in every conversation.In part one, Brian reflects on how God captured his heart...2024-10-0230 min

Men on Mission PodcastEpisode 4 - Interview w/Brian SchulenburgIn this episode, we interview Brian Schulenburg, a husband, father, releator and pastor to hear how God is using him in his mission field. 2024-03-1129 min

Significant Man RECHARGEBrian Schulenburg | Business As MissionSend us a textIn our modern world, many men struggle with what may feel like a conflict between their careers and their faith walk. Men struggle with earning an income, sometimes even guilty about earning and income. So are men supposed to go to work and earn an income for our families, or leave the workplace and go be missionaries? The way we think about these issues, about money, about career, about the workplace, and about our calling is critical.My guest today, Brian Schulenburg, has been a pastor for several decades, and he...2023-01-3154 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsCreating Space for God to Speak to YouWe live loud, crowded lives. There are so many voices competing for our attention that sometimes it is hard to hear and discern the voice of God. This sermon will challenge us to practice Biblical meditation, listening for God’s voice, and to take a Sabbath so that God can speak to us. Psalm 131 is one of the final Psalms that King David wrote. He had been humbled, shown grace, and was writing about the most important things in life. This Psalm of Ascent would have been sung by wo...2012-05-2142 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsLeaving a Godly LegacyDavid should have known better. The chinks in his armor when he became king were about to be blown wide open. The man after God’s own heart was about to do something so egregious that it would have permanent consequences for his family. David’s sin with Bathsheba began with a compromise, was fueled by a spirit of covetousness, was followed by a cover-up and led to devastating consequences. David’s family was never the same. We can learn a lot from David’s failure. We all leave a legacy, will it be a godly legacy or a tragic one? (2...2012-05-1442 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsAn Everlasting CovenantGod’s promise to David was fulfilled in part in the Old Testament, was fulfilled further in the New Testament, is being fulfilled further, even today, and will be ultimately fulfilled ultimately in eternity. The Davidic covenant is an eternal covenant and so important to understand. Understanding God’s covenant with David helps us understand His heart toward Israel and helps us understand the grace offered to all through His Son, Jesus Christ. (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 132) 2012-05-0742 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsHighs and LowsFor a guy who was called a man after God’s own heart, David did some pretty stupid things! Just after being anointed King over Israel, David started to show some chinks in his spiritual armor. The funny thing is, he couldn’t see it. Sometimes in our “spiritual highs” we forget some of the most basic principles of following Jesus. A relationship with Christ can’t be based solely on emotion. It also can’t be based solely on reason. Through David and Michal’s relationship we see the danger of both extremes, and recognize that in the end a life that ex...2012-04-3042 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsGood Just Isn't EnoughScripture and personal experience teach us that our natural human condition is godless, unrighteous and hopeless. The only answer is Christ, His righteousness and His hope. (Psalm 14, Romans 3:9-24) 2012-04-2342 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhen Doing Things Our Way BackfiresDavid was tired of living as a fugitive. King Saul’s relentless hunt for him had taken its toll. God had delivered David, used David as a tool in how to handle difficult people, and was building a group of faithful men who would follow David anywhere, but David couldn’t see the good things that we happening any longer. In desperation he flees to the land of the Philistines, living as a mercenary prince among them. It wasn’t God’s plan and would lead to disastrous results. This sermon will challenge us to submit ourselves to the plans of God...2012-04-1642 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsEaster's GiftsThe resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single greatest event that the world has ever witnessed. When Christ rose from the dead, He defeated death and Satan and sealed the victory for all who trust in Him. We give each other gifts at Christmastime to represent the gifts that God gave us in sending in Son Jesus into the world. At Easter time we can celebrate the gifts God offers us – salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The gift of the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples Easter Sunday (John 20:22). That spectacular gift was only given to a...2012-04-0942 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsCourage Under FireThe events that occurred on Maundy Thursday show two very different approaches to spiritual warfare. Jesus endured the trial of hell, taking Satan’s fury and God the Father’s wrath and turning it into our redemption. The majority of Christ’s disciples fled, cowering due to fear and caving into Satan’s scheme. This sermon will challenge us to learn from the example of Jesus. Big Idea: Courage roars loudest when we yield ourselves to God’s will, no matter the cost. (Luke 22:39-46) 2012-04-0642 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsJesus, Our RedeemerJesus came so that outsiders might have the opportunity to become insiders. He came so that we could be rescued from our sin and find a place in God’s family. He came to redeem mankind. The book of Ruth is not just a great love story; it’s a story of redemption and a story of courage. It took courage for Boaz to take Ruth as his bride. By understanding the themes of Ruth, we have a better understanding of Jesus, to whom the crowds shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who co...2012-04-0242 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsCourageous Leadership at HomeJoshua was now an old man. He had been given the privilege of leading the Children of Israel into the Promised Land. Now, just before his death, Joshua would give the nation a challenge. In Joshua 24, Joshua spoke on behalf of the Lord. He shared the history of the nation up to this point. Then he drew a line in the sand. Israel could choose to either follow God or not. Christian homes have always been marked as homes that serve the Lord. There is no denying the fact that godly parents have a radical impact on their children. This...2012-03-2642 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsBe CourageousJoshua’s life reads like a spy novel. The spy, turned general, turned leader of the nation of Israel may have appeared on the outside to have all the courage in the world. But, even heroes get scared. Even heroes can be overwhelmed when the task before them is great. In Joshua 1:1-9, God gives Joshua instruction on courage, letting him know that He was with him wherever he went. Three times Joshua is commanded to be strong and courageous, for God would lead Israel to the victories He had promised. (Joshua 1:1-9) 2012-03-1942 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsLearning From Other's MistakesThe book of Deuteronomy is a book of transition. Whereas the book of Numbers took place over almost a 39 year period, the book of Deuteronomy takes place over a one month period before the Children of Israel finally make it out of the wilderness. The Exodus Generation has passed and the Wilderness Generation must learn the lessons that their parents failed to learn. In this book, the law is given once again as a reminder to live as a holy generation. Moses gives 5 sermons in this book. We’ll look at the lessons gleaned from his first sermon in Deuteronomy 1-4...2012-03-1242 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsSnakes in Your HouseYears and years of wilderness wandering, wars and struggles were taking the toll upon the Children of Israel. The generation that had escaped Egypt was dying out. A new generation was taking root. The grumbling against God passed from one generation to another, and God’s wrath sent fiery serpents among the people. Many died. Only those who gazed upon a bronze serpent on a pole could live. God’s peculiar instruction to the people was a foreshadowing of our need for Jesus, who would be lifted up on the cross. Our sin is like the serpent’s bite. Sin, not de...2012-03-0500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsFaith in the Midst of FearEven though God had promised Israel the Promised Land, when they came face to face with their mission, they ran in fear. Fear can be traced back to a lack of faith and trust in God’s sovereignty and plan for our lives. We need to see the example of Caleb and Joshua who saw and believed in God’s promises and be the Faithful who stare down fear and persevere. (Numbers 13-14) 2012-02-2700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsHow a Nation Loses God's BlessingSo often, when we talk about holiness, we think about individual holiness. When God chose the Children of Israel as His people, He was calling a nation unto himself. In Leviticus 18-20 God gave the Children of Israel stern warnings not to adopt the pagan practices of their neighboring countries, or the countries that they would drive out of the Promised Land. Sexual immorality (chapter 18, chapter 20), not training our children to honor God (chapter 19), not honoring our neighbors, including the needy, the stranger, the employee, and those with...2012-02-1900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsHolinessLeviticus is the book that derails many people in their attempt to read through the Bible in a year. The laws seem old, archaic and have seemingly nothing to do with Gentile believers. When looked at as a whole, Leviticus gives us an understanding of the holiness of God and the expectation of holiness that God has for his people. The first half of the book speaks about the way to approach God and the second half teaches us how to walk with God. Big Idea: God has called...2012-02-1200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsAmerican IdolsThe Children of Israel were quick to depart from law of God. When they became tired of waiting and uncertain of God’s plan, they replaced God with a golden calf. Sometimes we’re guilty of the same type of thing without even realizing it. This sermon will challenge us to strip ourselves of anything that we are putting ahead of God in our lives. (Exodus 32) 2012-02-0500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhen God Chooses YouMoses was uniquely qualified to lead God’s children out of slavery and into the Promised Land. The problem was, Moses didn’t want the job and didn’t feel that he was at all qualified. Sometimes God calls us to do things that we think are absurd. When God calls you to do something, don’t argue. Follow His lead. Don’t make excuses. There is no better place to be than in the center of God’s will. (Exodus 3-4) 2012-01-2900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsYour God-Given IdentityUsing Jacob's struggle with God as our launching point, we'll be talking about how life in Christ gives every believer a brand new identity. We are sons and daughters of God. We are accepted by him. Our lives are filled with love and forgiveness. We can call him "Abba" (Daddy). After our own struggles with God, it's time to live according to who GOD says we are -- not what the whispers of our past say or the negative voices to which we've always been forced to listen! Just as Go...2012-01-2200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsGod's Incredible SacrificeGenesis 22 is one of the most misunderstood texts in all of Scripture. Modern skeptics teach that our God encourages infanticide, even though Leviticus, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Psalms and Ezekiel all condemn the practice. God’s testing of Abraham was a foreshadowing of the gift that he would give us in Jesus. Our salvation required God to make the ultimate sacrifice in giving His son Jesus to us. Abraham’s faith and fear of God are tested in this passage that reveals to us the love of the Father for you and...2012-01-1500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsAloneWe’ve all been there. There are times in our life where it feels like the world has turned against us and we are all alone. Sometimes it even feels like God has abandoned us. Job knew the feeling. In Job 19, Job describes the desperation that comes when it feels like prayers are no longer answered, Divine guidance has been taken away, your good reputation has been stripped away, hope is gone, and the positive relationships that you had with friends, family and God are no longer present. In Jo...2012-01-0800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsChasing FameHuman history demonstrates our desire to displace God, even becoming God himself. The story of the Tower of Babel illustrates the emptiness of our attempts to “make a name for ourselves”. This text, more than a message on remaining humble, moves us to increased trust in God, his presence and his provision. (Genesis 11:1-9) 2012-01-0100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Angels and Shepherds Teach Us About HopeGood news always has and always will be worth sharing. The angels shared the greatest news the world had ever received with some shepherds outside of Bethlehem. They were an unusual group to share such news with and that they heard should give us hope! (Luke 2:8-20) 2011-12-2600 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Jesus Teaches Us About HopeSix hundred years before Jesus was born the prophet Isaiah said that He would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. The angels declared Jesus to be Savior of the world. Jesus is all of that and so much more! (Isaiah 9:6-7) 2011-12-2500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Mary Teaches Us About HopeShe is revered in the Catholic Church. She is upheld in Scripture as the woman who was blessed among women. What was it about Mary that made her so special? Why did God choose this young woman to be the mother of Jesus? What does Mary teach us about hope? (Luke 1:26-56) 2011-12-1900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Evil and Suffering Teach Us About HopeWhy do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question as old as time. King Herod was threatened by the birth of Christ, for as Messiah, Jesus will one day rule over the nations. In one of history’s most barbaric acts, King Herod oversaw the genocide of Bethlehem’s baby boys and somehow through the pain hope was born. Very few knew it at the time, but God’s eternal plan was at work despite the evil all around. We too are surrounded by evil, tragedy, the effects of the fall, but God the Father, through Jesus, His Son...2011-12-1200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Prophecy Teaches Us About HopeScripture is absolutely accurate as it speaks about things to come. As early as Genesis 3, the Old Testament spoke about a coming Messiah who would rescue His people from their sin. Every Old Testament prophecy concerning the Messiah was fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. All of the prophecies about the future will be fulfilled as well. When we understand the purpose of biblical prophecy we can find great hope for the present as well as the future. 2011-12-0500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat's The Deal With . . . Science and the Bible?Has science ultimately proved the Bible to be irrelevant? How does what Scripture teaches about science reveal God’s truth? Doesn’t evolution disprove the Genesis account of creation? What about dinosaurs? Were dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? If so, were there dinosaurs in the ark? This sermon will answer some of the most common questions about how Scripture and science relate to one another. (Genesis 1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19; Psalm 19:1-4; Hebrews 11:1; Romans 1:20; Proverbs 21:24; 1 Peter 3:15; Job 41:1; Psalm 74:13; Job 40:15-24; Isaiah 14:29; Genesis 6:15; Psalm 53:1) 2011-11-2800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat's The Deal With . . . Prayer and Fasting?This sermon will take a look at some of the most common questions about prayer and fasting. How does prayer work? Why does God want us to pray? If God already knows the future, why should we pray? Does prayer change God’s mind? What about fasting . . . is it even relevant for today? Is fasting dangerous? Why would God want His children to fast? Are there different types of fasting and prayer? (Matthew 6:16-18; Various) 2011-11-2100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat's The Deal With . . . Heaven and Eternal Security?There is perhaps no subject in the Bible that creates as many questions among Christians as the topic of heaven. What will heaven be like? What will I do when I get there? How can there be no sadness in heaven if some I love won’t be there? Do I go to heaven immediately after I die or is there some sort of purgatory I have to go through first? What do I have to do to get to heaven? Is it true that once a person is saved they are always saved? This sermon will take a look at...2011-11-0700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsMissionary Spotlight: Tim and Chris GilmoreTim and Chris Gilmore, WCC Sponsored Missionaries to Tanzania share what God is doing through the ministry God has called them to with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Tanzania. 2011-10-3000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Kingdom on the MoveIn a beautiful and fitting end to his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus showed those who had gathered to hear Him teach how a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven lives. As He descended from the mountain, He met a man with leprosy, and healed him in the most unusual way. The man’s story is a beautiful picture of what all of us need Christ to bring to us. Pastor Brian preached this message in one-person dramatic monologue form. (Matthew 8:1-3) 2011-10-2342 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsDiscipleship Isn't A GameThere are many people who have grown up in church, served God in ministry, taken on vows of poverty and done all sorts of good things in the name of being a Christian that will spend eternity separated from God. Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21-29 challenge all of us to take a serious look at our lives and how we are living them. Religious lip service and lifestyle are not enough. We need to examine our hearts and compare them to the standards that Jesus set down. A true disciple is devoted to God, devoted to His people and devoted to...2011-10-1642 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsDeception in the ChurchJesus continues His conclusion to The Sermon on the Mount with instruction to guard our hearts and our minds from false teaching. It’s never been popular to teach the hard truth of walking the narrow way, but God is much more concerned with our holiness than He is our happiness. The sermon will look at the characteristics of false teachers and what to look for in the places or people from whom you receive spiritual instruction. (Matthew 7:15-20) 2011-10-1000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsTwo RoadJesus began his stirring conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount by presenting His listeners with the eternal choice . . . walk the wide road that looks easy, but in the end leads to destruction, or walk the narrow road which begins with recognizing our spiritual poverty and need of the Savior and experience earthly trials on the road to everlasting reward. Everyone on planet earth chooses a road. Choose wisely. (Matthew 7:13, 14) 2011-10-0300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsPursuing Christ-like CharacterWouldn’t it be great to be known as someone who is like Christ? Wouldn’t it be great if His character, His desires, His passions, His morals, His ethics, His love was what was seen in you? Matthew 7:7-11 is one of the most abused passages in Scripture. In it Jesus teaches us to be people who pray with persistence and confidence for the spiritual qualities that we lack in our lives. (Matthew 7:7-12) 2011-09-2600 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Cure for a Critical SpiritOne of the most common characteristics of human beings is a critical spirit. It is so natural for us to see the worst in others, while ignoring our own issues. In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus gives us the cure for a critical spirit, teaching us how to handle our relationships with humility, gentleness, carefulness, patience and sympathy. (Matthew 7:1-6) 2011-09-1900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsBird Watching and Flower PickingWe live in a world that is full of stressed out, worried people. Wouldn't it be great if we could live lives that were immune to worry? In Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus reminds us that worry is the inability to see God for who He really is. This message will examine Jesus' three powerful illustrations that teach us the solution to worry. (Matthew 6:25-34) 2011-09-1200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Meat of ItThe Day of Pentecost changed the history of the world. When it gets down to it, we need to understand the meat of our faith. (Acts 2:1-13) 2011-09-0500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsTreasure HuntersEverything we do today, matters for eternity. God is passionate about his people living for him, and he desperately wants to reward those who follow his commands. This message will take a look at the biblical principle of storing up treasure in heavens. We’ll look at the economy of the Kingdom of Heaven and what we can do to store up a treasure that will never fade away. (Matthew 6:19-24) 2011-08-2900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsLiving With Certainty in Uncertain TimesGuest speaker, Clifford Christensen shares how we can live with certainty in uncertain times by trusting the same God that we trust with our salvation in daily stressors of life. (2 Timothy 1:8-14) 2011-08-2200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - GloryThe Lord’s Prayer ends with the doxology of the Christian church. Most biblical scholars believe that this doxology was not spoken by Jesus but added to the text in the first or second century. It is appropriate that the Lord’s Prayer end with these words, for it focuses the Christian on Who God is – the One Whose kingdom is eternal, whose power is unmatched and Whose glory is forever. We are to be a people who bring glory to the One Who is glorious. (Matthew 6:13b) 2011-08-1500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - TemptationJust when you think you’ve defeated it, temptation roars back like a lion. God has the power to help us through whatever temptation may come our way. Christians recognize that temptation comes from the evil one (the devil) and that God, who is more powerful than Satan and all the powers of hell can help us stand strong against whatever temptation comes our way. (Matthew 6:13a) 2011-08-0800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsInternational SundayA special Sunday set apart to celebrate what God is doing around the world through our ministry partners. 2011-08-0100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - ForgivenessForgiveness is one of the hallmarks of the Christian life. Without the grace of God, our salvation would be impossible. But, forgiveness can often times be difficult to grant to others. The Lord’s Prayer challenges us to be people who forgive by praying for a forgiving spirit and it challenges us to be forgiven by praying for God’s forgiveness. When we pray for forgiveness it requires us to humble ourselves, recognize the sin in our lives and to turn from that sin to God. (Matthew 6:12) 2011-07-2500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - "Our Daily Bread"Christians live lives of dependence upon God. The Lord’s Prayer encourages us to pray daily for our physical needs and our spiritual needs. Praying for our daily bread should always include a spiritual element to it. Christians hunger and thirst for righteousness as much, or more than we do our physical needs. (Matthew 6:11)2011-07-1700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer: "Your Will Be Done"When we ask for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, we are asking God to move the world to universal obedience (which will not happen until the end of history), and to move Christians towards obedience today. This means that we are asking that God’s will would be the supreme desire in our lives and that our obedience would be as it is in heaven – joyful and enthusiastic. (Matthew 6:10b)2011-07-1000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer: "Your Kingdom Come"Upon recognition of the One to Whom we pray, and honoring His name, Jesus’ prayer focused on the kingdom and rule of Christ. Prayer for the kingdom is part of the pattern of our prayer life. “Your Kingdom Come” recognizes the past, future and the present tense of the Christian life. This sermon will explore what it means to pray for Christ’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10a)2011-07-0300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - "The Name"True followers of Jehovah have recognized throughout history that His name is holy. When we pray we are praying to the only One who is worthy of our worship. In his Greater Catechism, Martin Luther asked, “How is God’s name hallowed among us?” How we answer that question reveals what we believe about the God to Whom we pray. (Matthew 6:9)2011-06-2700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Lord's Prayer - "Our Father"Jesus’ instruction on prayer begins with a radical new concept. God, Creator of the Universe, Yahweh, is our Father. Nowhere in the Old Testament is God referred to as “Father” in a prayer. Christians have the right and the privilege of addressing God as Father. The fatherhood of God brings with it a number of wonderful implications. (Matthew 6:9)2011-06-2000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsMoving Past HypocrisyOne of the great temptations of all human beings is to look good in front of other people. God doesn’t want us to live our lives for the applause of others; He wants us to live our lives for His glory. Using examples of giving and prayer, Jesus showed His followers the folly of external acts of worship that are done to impress others rather than for God’s glory. (Matthew 6:1-8)2011-06-1300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsPerfect LoveTrue children of God love their enemies and are perfect as their Heavenly Father is perfect. No one can live up to these types of demands unless the power of Christ is at work within them and the righteousness of Christ is placed upon them. (Matthew 5:43-48)2011-06-0500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsGoing The Extra MileFrom the time of Moses the Jewish people had followed a law that said, "an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth." Jesus showed His followers that is fine in a court setting but not in our relationship with others. Followers of Jesus repay evil with good. (Matthew 5:38-42)2011-05-2900 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsTo Tell The TruthFor the fourth time in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins a section of teaching with the words, “You have heard that it was said.” In this case, the teaching had to do with telling the truth. God’s chosen people, the Children of Israel, had become known as liars because of the way that they interpreted Old Testament law concerning using oaths. There is no place for falsehood in the lives of followers of Jesus Christ. It is just as easy to slip into falsehood today as it was back then. We need to be people who let our “y...2011-05-2200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsJesus' Teaching on Divorce and RemarriageThere was a great controversy regarding divorce and remarriage in the days of Jesus. It centered on the interpretation of a phrase in Deuteronomy 24:1, which stated the ground for divorce, “If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about here, and he writes her a certificate of divorce . . .” By Jesus’ day, the Pharisees (Israel’s religious leaders) allowed for divorce for almost any reason at all, based upon their interpretation of the meaning of decent in Deuteronomy 24:1. Jesus set the record straight by not only pointing out the prevailing misinterpretation of Moses’ law, but b...2011-05-1500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsDiscipling The Next GenerationMoms and Dads have so many responsibilities that are unique to being a parent. Perhaps the greatest task of any Christian parent is teaching our children the truth about God. How can parents make discipleship of children a priority in today’s hectic world? This sermon will give many practical ideas on how to help children cultivate a deep (Psalm 78:1-8)2011-05-0800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWilling CompassionJesus is willing to heal your physical and emotional pain because he is compassionate—he cares about you and he loves you. Give God the parts of yourselves that are untouchable, unreachable, ugly or shameful. (Mark 1:40-45)2011-05-0100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhen Doubt Met JesusHe may have initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus, but when presented with evidence, Thomas believed. Doubt is a common experience among those with faith. Thomas teaches us how to move past doubt into faith. When he made his decision he was all in! (John 20:24-29)2011-04-2500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsFaith to the Very EndJohn stayed close to Jesus during Holy Week. The beloved disciple was there during the celebration of Palm Sunday, there at the cross, and was one of the first to believe in the resurrection. John teaches us to view Easter through eyes of faith. (John 12:12-19; John 20:25-27)2011-04-2200 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Outspoken CowardPeter was the Rocky of Jesus' disciples. The man was never one to show fear -- until it mattered most. What turned Jesus' most ardent follower into one who denied he even knew Jesus? It was fear. This same fear has the capacity to cripple any disciple. (Matthew 26:57-58, 69-75)2011-04-1700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Man Who Wouldn't BelieveThe sad story of Judas could be the story of many people today. He may have wanted to believe, but he chose not to, because Judas wanted Christ on Judas' terms, not on Christ's terms. What can we learn from the life of the only disciple who missed Easter? (Matthew 26:1-16)2011-04-1100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsChrist in the PassoverLiz Goldstein from Jews for Jesus was our guest on Sunday, April 3, 2011. She presented, "Christ in the Passover."2011-04-0400 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsRevolutionary PurityJesus lived in a culture that honored God with their lips but whose hearts were far from Him. In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus cuts to the heart of what it means to live a life of purity. Those who live pure lives cut off sin at its source, and guard their heart (Matthew 5:27-30)2011-03-2800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsJesus on RelationshipsJesus values relationships. When He is Lord it impacts how we think about and treat others. Disciples of Jesus recognize that they are no more important than anyone else. The high priority that Christ placed on relationships teaches us how to love others. (Matthew 5:21-26) 2011-03-2100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsRadical RighteousnessJesus taught with an authority unparalleled before his time and since as the One who would fulfill the Law and the Prophets. Jesus teaches His followers about the type of righteous living that He requires, and we find that apart from Him, it's impossible. (Matthew 5:17-20) 2011-03-1400 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsA City on a HillJesus is the Light of the world and He said that His disciples were the light of the world. How does that work? And, what is the light of the world? Light clarifies, light reveals and light brightens. (Matthew 5:14-16) 2011-03-0600 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsPass the SaltChristians are called to be the salt of the world. Salt purifies, it preserves, and salt seasons. Our lives should make people thirsty for Jesus. (Matthew 5:13) 2011-02-2700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Joy of PersecutionSo shocking was the last of Jesus' Beatitudes that He actually repeated it twice. Those who walk the Jesus way will experience persecution. How do we walk through persecution with faith, love for those who persecute us, and hope? (Matthew 5:10-12) 2011-02-2100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWaging PeaceIt is perhaps the most quoted of Christ's Beatitudes, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Peacemakers are honest about the true status of peace, willing to risk pain in order to pursue peace, and actively sharing the Gospel (Matthew 5:9) 2011-02-1300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe God LensPure in heart is the description that Jesus gives of the person that will see God. How can anyone have a heart that is pure? This sermon talks about what it means to be people of pure hearts, and how those people will see God both today and for eternity (Matthew 5:8) 2011-02-0600 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Gift of MercyTrue Christians are people who have been shown God's mercy and display it to others. Real mercy is compassion in action and displays itself in forgiveness. It is impossible to be a true follower of Jesus and not display mercy to others. (Matthew 5:7) 2011-01-3100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsYou Are What You EatThe old saying, "You are what you eat," is true in the physical sense, but it's also true in the spiritual sense. Jesus instructed His followers to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:33). Chase anything else & we will be empty. (Matthew 5:6) 2011-01-2300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Power of MeeknessIt is so hard to experience life this side of heaven and be truly satisfied. That is why it takes a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit to produce meekness in us. The meek, and only the meek, will inherit the earth. What does it mean to be meek? (Matthew 5:5) 2011-01-1700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsGood Grief!It's one thing to intellectually recognize our spiritual poverty; it's an entirely different thing to mourn over sin. One involves the head and one involves the heart. Both are necessary for us to follow Jesus. We must understand what breaks God's heart. (Matthew 5:4) 2011-01-1000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe King and the PaupersJesus' Sermon on the Mount is His most famous sermon. The Sermon on the Mount teaches us what it means to be citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. We can't be citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven without first recognizing our spiritual poverty. (Matthew 5:1-3) 2011-01-0300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsLifeflow RelationshipsWe each need at least one Paul in our life (mentor/discipler), we each need at least one Timothy in our life (protage/disciplee), we each need "Barnabai" in our life (partners). (Acts 9:26-27) 2010-12-2700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Joy of CelebrationWhat is it about Jesus that makes Him someone worth celebrating? Jesus Christ is our Savior, who died in our place, as The Gift that keeps on giving. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. (Luke 2:8-18) 2010-12-2500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Joy of RevelationAs he stood on trial before Pilate, Jesus reflected upon His birth, and why He came into the world. Jesus came so that we might know the truth. He is the truth. His birth was a cause for celebration, salvation and reconciliation. (John 18:33-38; Luke 2:8-18) 2010-12-2000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Joy of PreparationIt's so easy to forget what really matters in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. This sermon challenges Christians with four truths that we need to hold onto this side of heaven. To experience joy, this Christmas season, we need to look up! (Colossians 3:1-4) 2010-12-0600 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Joy of ExpectationWeek one in our Advent series deals with the joy of expectation. No baby in the history of the world has ever been looked forward to as much as Jesus, the Messiah. Prophesied for thousands of years, Jesus was and is the Messiah. He is the great light that people who walk in darkness need to see. (Isaiah 9:2-7) 2010-11-2800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWhat Are You Thirsty For?How do we understand the struggles in our lives that are so deep that "just say no" solutions don't work? Particularly when it comes to struggling with sexual behavior, many of us are confused and discouraged that we can't maintain our commitment to purity. In this passage, we see Jesus' interaction with a woman had struggles of her own, and are confronted with a new way of seeing "Every man's - and many woman's - battle." (John 4:13-14) 2010-11-2100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsThe Naked Truth: What The Bible Has To Say About SexFrom the magazines in grocery lines to billboards, from movies to television, from the Internet to the gym there is no escaping the fact that we live in a sex-saturated world. This sermon takes a look at what the Bible has to say about the gift of sex. (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8) 2010-11-1500 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsJude - How To Contend for the FaithEvery generation has people who start out following Jesus and then get lost somewhere along the way. Jude, the half-brother of Jesus wrote a letter encouraging people to stay strong, to persevere, and to show mercy to those who doubt. Jude's letter encourages us to be defenders of the faith who boldly and lovingly stand for Christ in our generation. (Jude) 2010-11-0800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsPhilemon - The Beauty of ForgivenessIt's hard to believe that a letter written to a 1st century slave owner can teach us so much as people living in the 21st century. The letter to Philemon is about forgiveness, redemption, and a true freedom. (Philemon) 2010-10-3100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People Who Make DisciplesOur Becoming Jesus' Disciples series ends with a sermon on making disciples. Every Christian is called to make disciples. Jesus' strategy for making disciples is awesome, but can't be lived out apart from the power of the Holy Spirit. Go make disciples! (Acts 1:8) 2010-10-2400 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People Who GiveTo be a disciple of Jesus is to do what Jesus did. Jesus was generous. Some people never give, even though they claim to be Christians. Some want to be generous but just don't know how. The story of the poor Christians in Macedonia teaches us about grace. (2 Corinthians 8:1-15) 2010-10-1800 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People Who ServeChristians are and always have been people who serve others. When we serve others, we model our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who made Himself nothing, taking on the nature of a servant. This sermon includes testimonies from our service project. (Matthew 20:24-28) 2010-10-1100 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsSaturday 10-45am Larry OsborneThis is the third session from the 2010 Upper Midwest Congregational Fellowship Rally with Larry Osborne. The rally took place at Woodbury Community Church in Woodbury, MN, October 8-9, 2010. 2010-10-1000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsSaturday 9 am - Larry OsborneLarry Osborne's Saturday, October 9, 2010 address to the Upper Midwest Congregational Fellowship Fall Rally. This speech was given at Woodbury Community Church in Woodbury, MN. 2010-10-1000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are The ChurchThe church is God's visible representation of Christ in every generation. St. Augustine once said, "He cannot have God for His father who does not have the church for His mother." In our independent culture, we minimize the importance of community. . . (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42-47) 2010-10-0300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People of PrayerDisciples are people of prayer. There is no better example of prayer than Jesus himself. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus didn't just give His disciples a rote prayer to repeat like some kind of mantra. He gave them a model that is revolutionary when applied. (Matthew 6:5-15) 2010-09-2700 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsMatthew Bauman's Faith StoryThis is the faith story of Matthew Bauman, presented at Woodbury Community Church on Sunday, September 19, 2010. 2010-09-2000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People of TruthThe Bible is like no other book ever written. It is the very breath of God, alive and able to change us. Disciples of Jesus read, understand and apply the Bible to their daily lives. This sermon challenges us to develop a plan to learn and live the truth. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12) 2010-09-2000 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsWe Are People of FaithDisciples are people of faith. They realize that faith is the gateway into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Faith is tied together with hope and seeking God. As we seek God, we find Him, and He changes everything. (Hebrews 11:1-6; Titus 3:1-7) 2010-09-1300 min

Woodbury Community Church SermonsTo Be His DiscipleThis sermon takes a look at Christ's prayer for His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and what His desires are for His followers. (Brian Schulenburg) 2010-04-0100 min