Woodstock Bible Church

08/03/2026

In this Sunday's sermon on Matthew 13:44–46, we hear about when Jesus tells the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, revealing the incomprehensible value of the Kingdom of Heaven. These parables invite us to consider what happens when we catch a glimpse of the Kingdom’s worth—and how a greater affection can transform what we desire and how we live.

07/13/2026

In this week's sermon, we hear about how Jesus explains the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds, revealing God's patience, the reality of His coming judgment, and the call to faithful perseverance. Rather than focusing on separating the wheat from the weeds, Jesus calls His people to keep growing, bearing fruit, and making peace with Him while there is still time.

In Matthew 13:24–50, Jesus explains the Parable of the Wheat and We...

07/07/2026

What is it that enables one person to learn something while another struggles?

As Jesus' following grows, people respond to his message in very different ways. Some are distracted, others are skeptical, and a few are ready to receive what he has to say. In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the parable of the sower to reveal an important truth about spiritual formation: growth begins with a heart that is willing to listen and respond to Christ's leading.

In this week's sermon, covering Matthew 13:1-23, we hear about how ...

06/09/2026

Jesus' ministry left people with a choice. Despite clear evidence that He was the promised Messiah, many rejected Him and faced the consequences of unbelief. Yet others came to Him with the simple faith of little children and found the way to God.

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In this week's sermon, covering Matthew 11:20-30, we hear about the...

06/02/2026

In this Sunday's sermon, we cover Matthew 11:1-19 where the text presents Jesus as the promised Messiah whose life, works, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy clearly confirm His identity. We see how faith perseveres through uncertainty, that God's definition of greatness differs from the world's, that the kingdom requires a decisive response, and that unbelief often finds reasons to reject God's work regardless of how it is presented.

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In this week's sermon, we cover Matthew 11:1-19 where the text pres...

05/26/2026

In this week's sermon, covering Matthew 10:26-42, we hear about Jesus' call for His followers. We hear about how choosing Christ's call for our lives will often bring conflict with the world and require courage in the face of opposition.

In this week's sermon, we hear about how Jesus calls His followers to recognize that choosing Him will often bring conflict with the world and require courag...

05/22/2026

For this month's Scriptural Reflection, we take a look at a story about a woman who has struggled with a bleeding disorder for twelve years. In a leap of faith, she touches Jesus' cloak and is healed! Is this a happy accident? If God indeed does oversee every detail, why does he allow things like this?

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One of the evergreen criticisms of the church is that it doesn’t actually live up to the words and teachings of Jesus. Why isn’t the Christian church the spiritual beacon it’s intended to be? Shouldn’t the Christian community be attractive to outsiders?

05/05/2026

In this Sunday's message from Matthew 9:14-34, we hear about four miraculous encounters of Jesus. Once again, these miracles demonstrate the ultimate authority of Jesus; he is the authority over all systems, over all powers, and over all governments. Yet miracles don't necessarily lead to faith - sometimes they lead to hardness of heart.

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New Wineskins // Sermon & Worship

04/21/2026

In this Sunday's message from Matthew 8:23-34, we hear about when Jesus' decided to cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat with his disciples. As they are crossing the Sea, a storm brews and Jesus demonstrates great power and authority over the storm. Following his show of great authority over the force of nature, we see him demonstrate great grace and allow human agency in the decision to be his disciples. The call to be a disciple of Jesus is an essential component of the Christian life. Have you stepped into the boat as a disciple of Jesus?

Now That You're in the Boat // Sermon

04/09/2026

For this month's Cultural Reflection, we consider the outlook of human creativity amidst the speedy technological advancements we see in today's world, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).

"What will make Christians different from everyone else in a hundred years? Maybe it will be the simple act of living a life that still seeks to create, love, and relate apart from the glow of screens."

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Cultural anxiety around technology surrounds us these days. Most prominent is the fear of artificial intelligence (AI) and what the future will look like when computers do much of our work for us. One thing is certain – very soon life as we know it will look much different.