2018 Winter & Spring
Most weekends, we share live teaching across all five Woodmen campuses. From time to time, each campus hosts independent weekends with intentional teaching for their specific congregation. You’ll find sermons from these independent weekends, along with messages from guest teachers, here.
Fruit & Intimacy, John 15:1-8
May 27, 2018 • Peep Saar
We cannot force fruitfulness out of our own efforts. All we can do is create an healthy environment where the miracle of life and growth can happen. Living things grow, multiply & bear fruit. Bearing fruit is a requirement for disciples of Jesus. Fruit is born out of an environment of intimacy. 1. Intimacy with God (John 15:5) 2. Intimacy with the family of God (John 13:35) 3. Intimacy with lost people (John 17:15-18) SONGS: All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, and M Andrews 2014 © Word Music, LLC Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing It Is Well [Bethel] #7021972 by H G Spafford, K DiMarco, and P P Bliss 2013 © Bethel Music No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing
The Easter Story in the Old Testament, Genesis 22 & 24
March 18, 2018 • Kurt Birky
God’s redemptive plan for mankind culminated with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. However, the plan itself was laid out centuries earlier. To get a new perspective of the Easter story, we will be looking at four Old Testament characters; Abraham, Isaac, Eliezer and Rebekah and how they point to an even greater story. Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | Byrne, M E Byrne Public Domain In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013
A Biblical Approach to Effective Ministry, Acts 3:1-10
March 18, 2018 • Doug Olsen
An examination of 5 characteristics of effective ministry, as seen through Peter and John’s experience with the lame beggar. These characteristics include: have a spiritual experience, be consistent, have eyes that are willing to minister, be willing to share what God has called you to do and reach out to offer a helping hand. 1. Spiritual Experiences (vs. 1-4) 2. Be Consistent (v. 1) 3. Eyes Willing to See Opportunities (vs. 3-5) 4. Share Who You Are & What You Do (vs. 5-6) 5. Reach Out & Offer A Helping Hand (v. 7) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | Byrne, M E Byrne Public Domain God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, and J Riddle 2010 Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music
Be Restored, 2 Kings 5:1-19
March 18, 2018 • Matt Ferrell
In this story we see an incredible picture of what it means to have a life changing encounter God. Naaman did not disengage from his current occupation, but rather he sought to live extraordinarily consistent in every part of his life. We too are called to live consistently in worship to God our Father no matter what circumstance or job occupation we find ourselves in. 1. A Forgiving Heart (vs. 1-3) 2. A Proud Heart (vs. 4-13) 3. A Changed Heart (vs. 14-19) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | Byrne, M E Byrne Public Domain In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, and J Riddle 2010 Bethel Music
A Biblical Approach to Guilt, Genesis 39-46
February 11, 2018 • Doug Olsen
1. Perspectives on Guilt 2. Lessons on Guilt a. The Lesson of Joseph (Genesis 39:23) b.The Lesson of the Brothers (Genesis 42:21) c. The Lesson of the Father (Genesis 37:35) 3. Steps to Resolve Guilt a. Go to the Source (Genesis 45:28) b. Understand the Lesson (Genesis 45:15) c. Initiate a Plan (Genesis 47:11-12) d. Let it Go (Genesis 45:4-5a) e. Trust in God (Genesis 45:5b, 7-8a) Songs: Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music How Great Thou Art #14181 by S K Hine 1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M. Hall, and A Nifong 2006 http://worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music
Carrying Out God's Calling, Judges 7:18-8:35
February 11, 2018 • Kirby Neely
1. Gideon needs God. (7:19-22) 2. Gideon acts humbly (8:1-3) 3. Gideon's success affects his judgment (vs. 4-21) 4. Gideon's Legacy (vs. 22-35) Songs: Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music How Great Thou Art #14181 by S K Hine 1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick, and W Joye2015 © Be Essential Songs
Something Greater, 1 Kings 19:19-21 / 2 Kings 2:8-14
February 11, 2018 • Matt Ferrell
When God calls us to follow Him, he is calling us to something greater than we could ever ask or imagine. Too often, however, we are satisfied by following the call of our own selfish heart. In the call of Elisha we see how God’s call leads to something greater, even though at first it seems to be exactly the opposite. Elisha was a wealthy man, but to be faithful to God’s call he gave up his wealth. Elisha was a man of authority, but he gave up his authority to serve Elijah for 18 years. As Elisha found following the call of God was greater than he could have imagined, every one of us must be faithful to follow the specific call God has given us. 1. The journey to something greater (1 Kings 19:19-21) a. Start with an unexpected party (vs. 19-20) b. Marked by complete surrender and humble service (v. 21) c. Lived through the power of Christ (2 Kings 2:8-14) Songs How Great Thou Art #14181 by S K Hine 1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing
A Biblical Approach to Handling Pressure, Matthew 6:26-46
February 4, 2018 • Doug Olsen
Using scripture from Christ’s experience at Gethsemane, we will review a Biblical approach to handling pressure 1. Emotional Comatose (vs. 36-46) 2. Over Compensation (vs. 51-52) 3. Avoidance (vs. 56b) 4. Denial (vs.69-75) SONGS The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music
Finding Confidence in God's Call, Judges 6:11-7:18
February 4, 2018 • Kirby Neely
Gideon is an unlikely Hero in God’s story- so unlikely that it takes a process for him to gain confidence in himself and God’s calling. God’s strength with Gideon is the secret sauce that leads to Gideon’s success as a leader. God is calling each of us to different things- what will be necessary for you to gain confidence that his strength in you will be enough to accomplish what he has asked you to do? 1. God corrected Gideon’s misunderstandings: (6:11-13) 2. God assured Gideon that he has what it takes. (6:14-16) 3. God helped Gideon Overcome the Fear of Others Approval (6:17-35) 4. God Used Circumstances (6:36-40) 5. God Shows Gideon the Odds Are Unimportant (7:1-8) 6. God Works Ahead of Gideon (7:9-18) SONGS The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, and J Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing
Consider Others, Philippians 2:1-11
February 4, 2018 • Kevin Feldotto
Unity is something we long for but often fail to achieve. In Philippians 2, Paul demonstrates how unity is achieved through serving one another. He then points to the ultimate example, Jesus Christ 1. Unity through Humility (vs. 1-4) 2. Humility in Action (vs. 5-11) SONGS The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing