Woodmark Church Sermons

The Story of Joseph | The DreamerAs we come to the end of our journey through Genesis, we turn to its final great character, and perhaps the most Christ-alluding figure in the Old Testament: Joseph. His story is a literary masterpiece, marked by rise, fall, and rise again. A beloved son betrayed by his brothers, cast down into suffering, and then lifted to unexpected glory, Joseph's life is filled with themes of rejection, temptation, hidden providence, suffering, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Above all, his story shows us that even in the darkest chapters, God is at work, bringing grace through pain and salvation through what seemed lost.Teaching Text: Genesis 37:5-11; 50:18-21.Preached by Russell Korets

The Story of Joseph | The Favored SonAs we come to the end of our journey through Genesis, we turn to its final great character, and perhaps the most Christ-alluding figure in the Old Testament: Joseph. His story is a literary masterpiece, marked by rise, fall, and rise again. A beloved son betrayed by his brothers, cast down into suffering, and then lifted to unexpected glory, Joseph's life is filled with themes of rejection, temptation, hidden providence, suffering, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Above all, his story shows us that even in the darkest chapters, God is at work, bringing grace through pain and salvation through what seemed lost.Teaching Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 23-33.Preached by Paul Khochay

Did Not Our Hearts Burn | 4: Garden of Eden: Take TwoAfter the resurrection, the disciples are not triumphant. They are confused, disillusioned, and slow to believe. Luke 24 shows how Jesus meets people in that space, walks with them, reframes their story, and ultimately reveals Himself.The aim of the series is not just to explain the resurrection, but to form people who can recognize the living Christ in the middle of their own confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations.Teaching Text: Luke 24:30-31; Genesis 3:4-7.Preached by Russell Korets

Did Not Our Hearts Burn | 3: Jesus Reveals the ScripturesAfter the resurrection, the disciples are not triumphant. They are confused, disillusioned, and slow to believe. Luke 24 shows how Jesus meets people in that space, walks with them, reframes their story, and ultimately reveals Himself.The aim of the series is not just to explain the resurrection, but to form people who can recognize the living Christ in the middle of their own confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations.Teaching Text: Luke 24:13-27Preached by Paul Khochay

Did Not Our Hearts Burn | 2:  Jesus Restores Our HopesAfter the resurrection, the disciples are not triumphant. They are confused, disillusioned, and slow to believe. Luke 24 shows how Jesus meets people in that space, walks with them, reframes their story, and ultimately reveals Himself.The aim of the series is not just to explain the resurrection, but to form people who can recognize the living Christ in the middle of their own confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations.Teaching Text: Luke 24:13-36Preached by Russell Korets

Did Not Our Hearts Burn | Part 1:  Jesus Meets Our QuestionsAfter the resurrection, the disciples are not triumphant. They are confused, disillusioned, and slow to believe. Luke 24 shows how Jesus meets people in that space, walks with them, reframes their story, and ultimately reveals Himself.The aim of the series is not just to explain the resurrection, but to form people who can recognize the living Christ in the middle of their own confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations.Teaching Text: Luke 24:13-19, 32.Preached by Paul Khochay

Easter Service: A Gardener, A Cook, A TravelerTeaching Text: John 20:11-18.Preached by Russell Korets

1 Peter | Part 12: A Culture of HumilitySome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 5:1-11Preached by Paul Khochay

1 Peter | Part 11: Making Sense of SufferingSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 4:1, 12-19.Preached by Russell Korets

1 Peter | Part 10: Hope Has it's Reasons Some of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7Preached by Paul Khochay

1 Peter | Part 9: The Power of Submissive Life Some of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7Preached by Russell Korets

1 Peter | Part 8: Strange CitizensSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25Preached by Paul Khochay

Parenting | Guest Speaker | Pastor George DavidiukTeaching Text: Psalms 127

1 Peter | Part 7: The Beautiful WitnessSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12Preached by Russell Korets

1 Peter | Part 6: The People We're BecomingSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 2:4-1Preached by Paul Korets

1 Peter | Part 5: Three Indicators of Spiritual GrowthSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3Preached by Russell Korets

1 Peter | Part 4: The Beauty of HolinessSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16.Preached by Paul Khochay

1 Peter | Part 3: SalvationSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Galatians 6:14.Preached by Russell Korets

 Peter | Part 2: Hope Like Nothing the World Has SeenSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9.Preached by Paul Khochay

1 Peter | Part 1: Peter, An Apostle of Jesus ChristSome of you know the book well. For others, it may feel unfamiliar.But Peter names the tension every believer feels. We live in a world that often moves in a different direction. He calls us “exiles,” yet reminds us we are chosen, loved, held by a living hope.The heart of this series is simple. It is not just about studying a letter. It is about becoming the kind of people Peter envisions: Steady. Courageous. Formed by grace.Teaching Text: 1 Peter 1:1, Matthew 16:13-23.Preached by Russell Korets

Advent | Part 4: PeaceChristmas arrives with gifts we can't wrap or buy. Love that meets us where we are. Joy that steadies us in a restless world. Hope that refuses to dim. Peace that settles the soul. This Advent, we're slowing down to receive these gifts with open hands and open hearts. Join us as we rediscover what Christmas actually gives.Teaching Text: Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7. Luke 2:8-14.Preached by Paul Khochay

Advent | Part 3: JoyChristmas arrives with gifts we can't wrap or buy. Love that meets us where we are. Joy that steadies us in a restless world. Hope that refuses to dim. Peace that settles the soul. This Advent, we're slowing down to receive these gifts with open hands and open hearts. Join us as we rediscover what Christmas actually gives.Teaching Text: Luke 1:26-38.Preached by Russell Korets

Advent | Part 2: HopeChristmas arrives with gifts we can't wrap or buy. Love that meets us where we are. Joy that steadies us in a restless world. Hope that refuses to dim. Peace that settles the soul. This Advent, we're slowing down to receive these gifts with open hands and open hearts. Join us as we rediscover what Christmas actually gives.Teaching Text: Luke 2:25-35.Preached by Paul Khochay

Advent | Part 1: LoveChristmas arrives with gifts we can't wrap or buy. Love that meets us where we are. Joy that steadies us in a restless world. Hope that refuses to dim. Peace that settles the soul. This Advent, we're slowing down to receive these gifts with open hands and open hearts. Join us as we rediscover what Christmas actually gives.Teaching Text: 1 John 4:10, Philippians 2:6-8Preached by Russell Korets

Everything is a GiftTeaching Text: Luke 12:27-32; Colossians 3:15-17.Preached by Paul Khochay

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 8: A Final Charge | Q&AThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Ephesians 4:11-16;Preached by Russell Korets

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 7: Power GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 14:1-6, 39-40Preached by Paul Khochay

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 6: Word GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: Romans 12:3-8. Ef 4:11-13Preached by Russell Korets

Don't Drift: Jesus is Better . Teaching Text: Hebrews 2:1-4.Preached by Andrew Moroz

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 5: Spiritual Gifts | Love GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Romans 12:6-8.Preached by Russell Korets

The Mission: Not Yet CompleteTeaching Text: Romans 10:13-15, 17.Preached by: Rick Ryan

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 4: One Body, Many GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31Preached by Paul Khochay

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 3: Character and GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 13Preached by Russell Korets

Calling | Guest Speaker: Dominic DoneTeaching Text: Acts 9:1-19

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 2: For the Common GoodThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11Preached by Paul Khochay

Practicing the Spiritual Gifts | Part 1: Opening Spiritual GiftsThe New Testament names 21 different gifts, which fall into three broad categories—power, word, and love. Though these gifts have sometimes been misunderstood or misused, Scripture presents them as essential for the life of the church. Together we'll explore how God has uniquely gifted each believer to serve the church, to build up the body, and to bless the world.Teaching Text: Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Peter 4:1.Preached by Russell Korets

Who Am I? | Part 7: Losing Yourself, Finding Your SelfIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: Matthew 16:24-25; Colossians 3:1-4.Preached by Paul Khochay

Who Am I? | Part 6: Four FacesIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 4:6-8Preached by Russell Korets

Who Am I? | Part 5: Community and Identity FormationIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: Genesis 1:26-27, Mark 12:30-31Preached by Russell Korets

Who Am I? | Part 4: The Story of Identity and SexualityIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.Preached by Paul Khochay

Who Am I? | Part 3: The Story of Identity and WorkIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: Romans 1:1-3; Acts 18:1-4.Preached by Jeff Patrick

Who Am I? | Part 2: The Divine Gift of IdentityIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: Genesis 1: 26-28; Matthew 4:1-4.Preached by Paul Khochay

Who Am I? | Part 1: The Crisis of IdentityIn a world obsessed with self-definition, this series explores the question at the heart of the human experience: Who Am I? Rather than turning inward or chasing cultural narratives, we look upward and outward into the biblical story to discover our truest identity.  Each week, we will attempt to uncover a different layer of how God's story reshapes our own.Teaching Text: Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-7.Preached by Russell Korets

The Story of Jacob: Part 6: The Power to Heal Your PastWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 33:1-11Preached by Paul Khochay

The Story of Jacob: Part 5, The Magnificent DefeatWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 32:6-12. 22-32Preached by Russell Korets

The Story of Jacob: Part 4, The Search of LoveWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 29:15-32Preached by Paul Khochay

Teaching Text: Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-10Preached by Jacob Kuchmiy

The Story of Jacob: Part 3, The Ladder of Rock BottomWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 28:10-22.Preached by Russell Korets

Teaching Text: Matthew 28:18-20Preached by Mike Rovner

The Story of Jacob: Part 2, The Search for BlessingWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 27:1-10.Preached by Paul Khochay

The Story of Jacob: Part 1, The Search for SignificanceWe are in a series called “The Story of Jacob,” a deep dive into one of the most raw and real lives in Scripture. Jacob's story is all about struggle, grace, and transformation. It shows us how God meets us right in the middle of our mess, wrestles with our doubts, and calls us into a new identity and future.Teaching Text: Genesis 25:19-34.Preached by Russell Korets