Sermon Transcriptions

Thanks to the work of several volunteers, we have growing collection of sermon transcriptions. (Download links are posted along with the audio/video links.) In addition, we also have transcriptions for our “Heaven and Hell” Q&A.

These transcriptions are entirely dependent on volunteers. If you have experience transcribing and would like to help transcribe WH sermons, please contact Jim at 651-287-2707 or jlepage@whchurch.org.

The Bridezilla of Christ01/15/12

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Defense of Christian Faith, Hope
  • The Church is the body and bride of Christ. And while Paul says that we are holy in Christ’s sight, we don’t always act like it. In this sermon, Greg talks about how difficult it is to hope in the Church, and how we can still strive to be the Bride of Christ.

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Pressing On01/01/12

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Communion, Grace, Transformation
  • It is a New Year, and many people are making resolutions to change their lives and make them better. In this sermon, Greg talks about how Paul viewed his life’s journey. Make a new resolution this year that will mean more than a few pounds lost.

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Abba and Abasi11/27/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Parenting, Family
  • It takes a community to raise a child. Yet, in our modern world, we've set the standard that parenting should only be done by the biological parents. This separation of family from community is a tactic of the devil. In this sermon, Greg gives some principles of parenting in today's world.

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When Marriages Go Bad11/20/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Divorce, Marriage
  • Divorce happens. In this sermon, Greg speaks on when marriages go wrong. With divorce rates nearly the same inside as outside of the church, it is important to have a Kingdom understanding of divorce and remarriage, and how to answer the question: "When is it ok to divorce?"

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Reverse The Curse11/13/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Marriage, Family
  • Marriage is a complicated endeavor. Whether we have allegiances to certain models of doing marriage or we follow in our parents footsteps, we all do marriage differently. In week 5 of the relatively speaking sermon series, we will learn about what the Bible says about marriage, and we'll hear what Greg has to say about beautiful submission to one another.

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Say Yes to Arranged Marriages11/06/11

  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Christena Cleveland
     
  • Topics – Love, Marriage, Family
  • In ancient times, fathers would arrange marriages for their sons and daughters. In modern times, it is the individuals who broker their own marriage deals. We live in a consumerist dating era where people can pick their own mate. In this sermon, Greg and Christina Cleveland give a few guiding principles on how to date in the modern world, and they also give insight into who should really be brokering our marriage deals.

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Solo Mojo10/30/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Relationships
  • Singleness is a topic that isn't discussed very often. In this sermon, Greg talks about the stigma that is attached to single people, especially in churches. He also brings to light how the early church viewed singleness and provides three implications of being single in today's world.

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A Family Affair10/16/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Identity in Christ, Relationships, Family
  • We’ve all dealt with issues in our families. In this sermon, Greg sets up the framework of understanding biblical family. This framework will help us understand how God wants us to relate to our families over the next five weeks of study. This sermon will make you go "hmmm".

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The Who and The Do07/18/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Communion, Identity in Christ, God's Will
  • God’s will for us is primarily about who we are and not what we do. When we realize who we are in God’s eyes, then it is much easier to find God’s will in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Seuss shares with us some practical ways to open up to finding the Who portion of God’s will.

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[Suffering] Happens03/13/11

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Pain & Suffering, Problem of Evil, Power
  • In this world, there is a lot of suffering. Even as Christians, we sometimes ask “Is God even in control?” In this sermon, Greg addresses how we react to suffering and also how God is in control of the situation. He ends with some practical advice on how to follow God amidst suffering.

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Listening to the Kids10/24/10

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Healing, Transformation, Imagination
  • Many of us have wounds, stresses, and cares in our lives. Like children, these things cry out to us, wanting us to pay attention. God wants us to listen to these “children” and find healing with God’s help.

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Church of the Scumbags10/03/10

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Heaven, Judgment, Repentance
  • Jesus never asked for background checks on people before he ministered to them. His life and death reflect an all inclusive love and grace toward all people. Through Christ, God gives a massive bear hug of love and forgiveness around humanity.

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Living In God's Peace08/15/10

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Covenantal Love04/25/10

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Love, Sacrifice, Covenant
  • The love of God expressed in Christ on the cross shows the radical lengths God is willing to go to restore us. This healing of our relationship with God takes the form of a covenant, not a contract.

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Love Is...04/11/10

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Love, Sacrifice
  • It is impossible to fully grasp God's love because it is infinite! The best we can do is humbly recognize our limitations in this way and give ourselves over to the overwhelming love that God extends to us.

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Stay Awake01/24/10

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Pain & Suffering, Simplicity, Creation Care
  • As Jesus was warning his disciples about the coming destruction of the temple he instructed them to be careful lest their hearts be weighed down in various ways. This warning applies not only to Jesus’ disciples at that time, but also to his disciples today.

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God's Heart For The Poor10/11/09

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Poverty, Reconciliation, Spiritual Warfare
  • We know that we are saved by God’s grace, not our own good deeds—but God still intends that we do good deeds. In fact, God saved us so that we can be restored to right relationship with God and all of creation. This restored relationship includes the activity (good works) that God has planned for each one of us.

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Seeing What God Sees10/04/09

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Judgment, Poverty, Humility
  • When we ask the simple question, “What does the Lord require?” we get a clear answer from Scripture. There are many passages we could turn to for a response, but one of the most concise is Micah 6:8. Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.

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The Outsider's Kingdom01/07/07

  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Hell, Judgment, Love
  • The Kingdom of God is incredibly different from any kingdom of this world. One of the major ways this is so is in the way that God's Kingdom includes everyone in its benefits. When it comes to God's love, no one is left as an outsider!

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