Woodside Bible Church - Plymouth Campus Sermons

What if the church equipped us to go out and make a difference, not just sit and listen? In the final part of our Reach series, Pastor Jeremy Writebol takes us to Acts 13 and helps us rethink what it means to be a body of believers. It's not just about showing up on Sundays; it's about being sent out to share the Gospel. 

Why do the obstacles that threaten the mission of God slow us down? Could it be because we don't believe God's promises about his mission? In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol unpacks Acts 12:1-24 and shows three obstacles the church today faces and how God responds to those obstacles.    

Are you leaving a legacy that will mark eternity? In this Mother's Day message, pastor Jeremy Writebol draws out three principles from the life of Tabitha to shape how we live our lives today, and how we can leave lasting legacies. 

Jesus will come back again. Does that matter today for our lives? In this message from Acts 1:6-11, pastor Jeremy Writebol helps us see the importance of the Second Coming for our lives today and the charge Jesus gives us to obey now.  

Why did Jesus ascend into heaven? What does that matter or mean for us today? In this message, Pastor Kiel Mahaffy points us to Jesus' present work on the believers' behalf as he is enthroned on high.  

How did the witnesses of Jesus' last breath, burial, and resurrection perceive him? What conclusions did they come to about Jesus? In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol gives voice to the final witnesses of Jesus in Mark's Gospel and what they have to say to us about who he is. Each of them asks us to consider who we believe Jesus to be and what he means for our lives.  

What is Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry into Jerusalem all about? In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol explains the profound act of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and how this act challenges us today. 

What decision will you make? Having considered the signs that Jesus performed, and evaluated his character and nature, what decision will you make about who Jesus is? Maybe one more sign will help you. In this last message from the Gospel of John, Pastor Jeremy Writebol challenges us to consider the person and work of Jesus and follow him.  

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. 

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. 

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 following him. 

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. 

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. 

What does a small, behind the scenes miracle say about who Jesus is, and how he considers us? In this message from John 2:1-11, pastor Jeremy Writebol encourages us to consider how Jesus relates to us in our shame and shows his glory to those with eyes to see. 

What do you do when you are curious about or don't understand something? Many will investigate and go deeper looking for answers. But some won't. What do you do? In this message, pastor Jeremy Writebol invites us to investigate the claims that Jesus makes about himself and consider who he is. 

Why do we pray? In this final message in the Why Pray? series, Pastor Kiel Mahaffy shows us how prayer is a means of knowing and loving God. When we pray we see his heart and desires for us and can pursue him in them. 

Celebrating 10 years of God's faithfulness at Woodside Plymouth, Pastor Jeremy Writebol calls us to reject spiritual complacency and keep pressing on in our faith and walk with God. 

Why should we pray? In this message pastor Jeremy Writebol points us to the security and assurance a believer can have through the practice of daily prayer. 

Is God generous? Is he good? One of our troubles in prayer is when we feel like he isn't meeting our expectations or needs. In this sermon, pastor Jeremy Writebol shows us how prayer isn't about getting, it's about growing in and taking hold of what God has already provided. 

What if you could have the same power and effectiveness in prayer as Jesus did? Would that change how you viewed prayer? In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol shares the secret of effective prayer and the relational keys that unlock praying effectively to God. 

How does the coming of Christ meet our deepest needs? In this special Christmas Eve message, pastor Jeremy Writebol shares from Isaiah 9:5-6 about the way Jesus meets our deepest needs. 

Why is peace so elusive, and how do we live in a world torn by war? In this message from Isaiah 9:5, Pastor Jeremy Writebol shows us how the first and second coming of Christ bring true and ultimate peace for all who trust in him. 

How do we escape the bullies and tyrants that stand over our souls? Does the coming of Jesus offer a person freedom in any way? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol explores Isaiah 9:4 identifying the instruments and enemies of spiritual oppression and how Christ frees us from our greatest foes. 

Where can we find true joy in our lives? In this message from Isaiah 9:3 we see not only where the source of our greatest joy can be found, but the way in which joy is made whole. Preached by guest Ronnie Martin. 

In the midst of life's hardships and the rush of the holiday season, where can we find hope amid the dark moments? We are beginning our Advent series, Radiant, unpacking how Christ holds the hope and light we desperately need. Maybe you're feeling hopeless this Christmas season, life has you down, and it feels like nothing will bring you the hope you need. In this message from Isaiah 9:1-2, Pastor Kiel Mahaffy helps us see how Christ brings the light of hope that the world needs. 

Is God worth celebrating? If so, how do we honor and praise him and what keeps us from celebrating him more? In this message from Psalm 96, Pastor Jeremy Writebol shows us three practices that embody a life of celebrating God. 

What dictates how the follower of Jesus should live? Is it a code of rules or a relationship? In this message from Galatians 6, Pastor Jeremy Writebol gives us two insights on how to walk with the Spirit in the freedom of the gospel. 

What does walking in freedom as a Christian really look like? How does the Holy Spirit enable us to live godly and holy FREE lives? In this message from Pastor Ryan Nast, we're helped by seeing what the fruit of the Spirit is in the life of a Christian. 

How does the gospel free us to live? What does freedom look like for the Christian? In this message, Pastor Kiel Mahaffy takes us to Galatians 5 to show us the free life in Christ. 

How does God view his people? Is he happy with us? Or does God see us as not accomplishing enough, not trying hard enough, not earning our way as we think we should? In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol calls us to the freedom the gospel offers and invites to walk in the way of the gospel, not in the way of self-effort.

What do you do when you are spiritually confused? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol gives us three pastoral encouragements from Galatians 4:8-20 to help us be formed by Christ and cut away the fog of spiritual confusion. 

If God were to ask you, "Why should I let you into heaven?," how would you answer that question? In this message, pastor Jeremy Writebol, shows us how following the rules and being a good person aren't sufficient to gain us entrance into heaven. 

How does a person get in on the blessings of God? What does it take for us to experience and enjoy the favor and approval of God in our lives? In this message in our series through the book of Galatians, Pastor Jeremy Writebol invites us to ask some deep questions about how we believe we will experience the blessings of God. 

Is the gospel really all we need? Many live with a functional belief that the gospel is good, but it's not completely enough to really help us live godly lives and experience God's salvation. In this message from Galatians 2:1-21, Pastor Jeremy Writebol seeks to show us how the gospel, and the gospel alone is all we need. 

Has there ever been a discovery that has changed everything? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol takes us to the apostle Paul's own biographical background as he shares how the revelation of Jesus Christ has the power to change everything in our lives.

Could you be in danger of overlooking or devaluing the most important message you've ever received? The truth is, we all could. In this new series through the New Testament letter of Galatians, we will begin to pay careful attention to the gospel--the good news--of what Jesus has done for us. In this first message, pastor Jeremy Writebol calls us to embrace and hold fast to the uniqueness of the gospel. 

When is enough really enough? In this final message in the Metamorphosis series, Pastor Jeremy Writebol speaks to the anxiety and worry we carry over our finances, and how being content is truly a mystery and art. Speaking from Hebrews 13:5-6 he develops the reality that a transformation of our view of wealth and assets is only possible when we truly see who or what we most deeply love. 

What should you expect once you become a Christian? Is a life of bliss, ease, and ultimate comfort all yours for the taking? What happens when adversity strikes? In this message in the Metamorphosis series, pastor Jeremy Writebol challenges us to a renewed perspective on suffering and adversity.

How would your life look different if you only had 30 more days to live? Would there be a greater urgency or a resigned apathy? In this message Pastor Jeremy Writebol opens up 1 Peter 4:7-11 to challenge us to live with "gospel urgency." 

Have you ever wanted to be a different person? Have you ever wanted to be a better person? God offers the power to be new to us in Jesus Christ. But how are we changed? In this first message in the Metamorphosis series, Pastor Jeremy Writebol shows us that a life of God-oriented worship is the means by which we are transformed. 

What are the essential practices of the Christian faith? Or, how would you display the gospel message as true, good, and beautiful? In this message from the little letter of 2 John, pastor Jeremy Writebol delves into the essential displays of the goodness and truth of the gospel message.

How do every day Christians "contend for the faith?" Do we need to get advanced theological and academic degrees? March on Washington D.C. and demand legislation that makes everyone comply with Christian ethics? Or is there another way? In Part of 2 of walking through the letter of Jude, Pastor Jeremy walks us through how every day Christians are called to contend for the faith, and uphold it in our daily lives. 

Are you aware of the clear and present danger in the church today? Are you able to discern between false teaching and the true gospel? In this message from the first 16 verse of Jude, Pastor Jeremy Writebol encourages us to consider who we are listening to and what the marks of false teachers are. 

Is the gospel message anything more than just a declaration of historical facts and creedal beliefs? Does it actually impact or change the way we relate to each other? In this message from the little book of Philemon, Pastor Jeremy Writebol addresses how the gospel message, if truly believed, builds not only a strong gospel doctrine, but a deep gospel love for one another. 

Have you ever been tasked with doing something you were unprepared or ill-equipped to do? You may feel that way about sharing your faith and advancing the gospel. In this message from the little book of 3 John, Pastor Jeremy Writebol shows how every day, ordinary people can be faithful, walking in the truth. 

Do we care about those who have not heard the name of Jesus? What power and effectiveness do Christians in the 21st century have in seeing the lost of this world be reconciled to God? In this two-week mini-series, we want to challenge the church to consider the power God has supplied for us to be a church that reaches the world, even the places where there is no church. 

Would you honor your mom if there was no Mother's Day to make you celebrate? In this message on Proverbs 31:1-10, Pastor Jeremy Writebol challenges us to consider the value of women in our lives and in the world today, and follow Jesus in affirming and honoring the godly women that are essential to our homes, our church, and our community. 

What does God have to say about sex? It can be an awkward thing to talk about but that could be due to our mistaken viewpoints on human sexuality. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol, encourages us to see sex as a good gift from God and to enjoy it in the context God has given. 

Why do we have to work? What does it matter what our jobs are? Could our jobs be more than just jobs? In this message from the book of Proverbs, pastor Jeremy Writebol encourages us to shift our prospective from work being meaningless toil to a new vocation given by God for his service and the good of our neighbors.