Woodbury Community Church Sermons

They are questions that every follower of Jesus Christ must deal with. Will I love God, or will I love the world? How do we live in this world without becoming consumed by its pull? How do we become people who truly crave the things of God? (1 John 2:15-17)

You are incredibly special. God created you in His image, for His glory, and with very specific purposes. If you are a Christian, God calls you to live like a believer. 1 John 1:5-2:17 teaches us what it takes to live as one who is redeemed. (1 John 1:5-2:17)

As Christians we have been saved so that we might walk in fellowship with Christ and each other. John introduces his letter by calling us to recognize the eternal, historical and personal Word of Life, Jesus Christ, and to recognize His call on our life. (1 John 1:1-4)

Paul finishes his description of ultimate love by describing a love that always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres. How do we learn to love like this? How do we as flawed people love with an "always love?" (1 Corinthians 13:7-8a, 13)

Reading the list of the markers of true love in 1 Corinthians 13 can be both a thrilling and terrifying exercise. Through God's power we can be a people who demonstrate love like this. This sermon breaks down the ten qualities of true love from 1 Cor. 13. (1 Corinthians 13:4-6)

Have you ever noticed how really religious people can do some really mean things? All we need to do to make God look really bad to the world around us is to act righteous without love. This sermon challenges us to be people who show God's love. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

He came onto the scene like a sudden storm and Elijah walks out of the spotlight in an even more amazing way. On his way out Elijah visits several locations that reveal the significance of finishing strong spiritually. Live life with the end in mind. (2 Kings 2:1-15)

Ahab is gone, but his son is not. Elijah has seen God faithfully display His power and His justice. The target on his life is still there. Ahaziah, the son of Ahab is now the king, and Baal-zebub is now worshipped. God's power delivers as Satan strikes. (2 Kings 1:1-18)

Ahab and Jezebel were some of the most wicked people to ever live. Their evil seemingly knew no end. But, God will only take so much wickedness before He is compelled to act. There is an end to God's patience. He always keeps His word. (1 Kings 21:1-29)

Ever feel worn out, depressed, or just plain defeated during what should be a season of rejoicing? Sometimes the aftermath of holidays or vacations, or long projects that have finally been completed can leave us feeling empty. Elijah was no exception. (1 Kings 19:1-21)

This sermon was preached by Youth Pastor Dan Boal on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Woodbury Community Church, Woodbury, MN. (Genesis 15)

There are few things as exciting at Christmastime as the giving and receiving of gifts. This practice was demonstrated by the Magi on the occasion of their visit to the Christ child. This message will challenge us to give gifts to God that are fit for Him. (Matthew 2:1-12)

Mary and Joseph were just teenagers when God called them to be the caretakers of Messiah; Mary as his mother, and Joseph as his stepfather. There are beautiful lessons of faith and trust and obedience that we see in the actions of Mary and Joseph. Big Idea: God never promised that following Him would be easy. He did promise that it would yield eternal rewards. (Matthew 1:18-25)

Jesus wasn’t the only miracle baby talked about at Christmastime. John the Baptist was also a child that God miraculously brought into the world for the purpose of preparing the way for Jesus, the Messiah. This sermon will take a look at the lessons that we can learn from the life of John the Baptist, a man who lived his life with radical purpose, unwavering commitment, selfless service, and love for God. Big Idea: The single greatest purpose that any of us can have is pointing people to the Christ of Christmas. (Matthew 11:11, Various)

Zechariah is one of the most intriguing people in Scripture. The old man dreamt of the day that he would chosen to go into the temple of the Lord to burn incense. When his turn finally came, he got more than he bargained for. This sermon will be given in the first person, as a dramatic interpretation of the life of Zechariah. Big Idea: We are tools in the hands of Almighty God. Embrace your place in His story. (Luke 1:1-79)

Zechariah is one of the most intriguing people in Scripture. The old man dreamt of the day that he would chosen to go into the temple of the Lord to burn incense. When his turn finally came, he got more than he bargained for. This sermon will be given in the first person, as a dramatic interpretation of the life of Zechariah. Big Idea: We are tools in the hands of Almighty God. Embrace your place in His story. (Luke 1:1-79)

The genealogy of Jesus is full of less than perfect people. But, it’s the stories of some of these people that help us to see just how beautiful the grace of God is. Jesus’ coming into this family should give all of us hope about what can happen when God takes over a life. Big Idea: No one is beyond the grace of God. (Matthew 1:1-17)

The prophets of Baal and Asherah have been defeated, but the rain hasn’t fallen quite yet. Elijah moves from triumph to humility; praying and waiting expectantly for God to work. This sermon will look at the promises of God, and what God’s promises mean for us. (1 Kings 18:41-46)

Elijah lived in the shadows for 3 ½ years and then God spoke. Instructed to confront King Ahab and 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah, Elijah obeyed. One man and God against a nation and their false gods. Who do you think is going to win? Big Idea: Never underestimate the power of one totally dedicated life. (1 Kings 18:1-2, 17-40)

God has worked in miraculous ways to sustain the young prophet and now, a widow and her son. Every meal that Elijah shared with the woman and her son must have been a sheer delight, for every meal was literally provided by the hand of God. And then, the unthinkable happened. The young boy became sick and died. What do you do when your world falls apart? The distraught widow makes it clear that she is upset at Elijah and at God. Why would God bring such calamity on her home after bringing such hope? Elijah responds with silence and then in prayer, taking the boy to the place that Elijah regularly met with God. Big Idea: When our world falls apart, and God is all we have, we have all we’ve ever needed. (1 Kings 17:17-24)