2012 Sermons

Pressing On01/01/12

Pressing On
  • 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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Considering The Even More01/08/12

Considering The Even More
  • Speaker – Steve Wiens
     
  • Topics – Hope, Blessings, Presence of God
  • Life can throw difficult situations our way. Marriage struggles, road rage, or in Mary's case, being an unmarried virgin pregnant with the Savior of the world. How do we handle those situations? Our guest speaker, Steve Wiens, talks about how God always wants to bring his wholeness (Shalom) into every situation and that we, like Mary, have the opportunity to partner with God in that.

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The Bridezilla of Christ01/15/12

The Bridezilla of Christ
  • 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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Filling the Hysterema01/22/12

Filling the Hysterema
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Kingdom of God, Sacrifice, Power
  • In our culture, showing vulnerability or neediness is often seen as a weakness. Since God is all-powerful (not weak), he must not be vulnerable or need others, right? Greg suggests that if we step back from our cultural assumptions about power and weakness we may see that God's vulnerability is actually one of his greatest displays of power.

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The Squishing God01/29/12

The Squishing God
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Hope, Sacrifice, Trinity
  • Jesus is our hope of glory. But what does that mean? In this sermon, Greg talks about how we yearn to embrace and be fulfilled in life. He also talks about how we can surrender to God in order to be embraced.

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Continuing The Work Of Christ02/05/12

Continuing The Work Of Christ
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Discipleship, Sacrifice, Blessings
  • For some Christians, the goal of salvation is escape from Hell. In Colossians, Paul talks about the glorious riches that are available to us in the here and now. And while being in Heaven is a great part of our relationship with God, it is not even close to the fullness that Jesus brings to our lives.

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Non Competitive Suffering02/12/12

Non Competitive Suffering
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Judgment, Pain & Suffering, Sacrifice
  • For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about sharing in Christ’s suffering. While suffering, it can be easy to judge ourselves or others based on how much they suffer. Being connected to God’s plan for your life is the best way to stay away from this type of judgment.

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Above The Clouds02/19/12

Above The Clouds
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Disciplines, Hope, Presence of God
  • Clouds can bring rain and refreshment to the Earth. But they also can block out the Sun, and they represent ominous things in our life. These “dark clouds” in our life block out the energy and glory of Christ in our lives. When we rise above the clouds in this life, we realize that we should always dwell in the serenity of Christ.

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The Great Contenders02/26/12

The Great Contenders
  • Speaker – Shawna Boren
     
  • Topics – Community, Sacrifice, Spiritual Warfare
  • From the very beginning of Christianity, there has been contention and a battle with the kingdom of darkness. Where there is no light, we are supposed to bring light through self-sacrificial love. In this sermon, Shawna explores why we contend and offers encouragement in our spreading of the light in our dark world.

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Rooted in the Nows03/04/12

Rooted in the Nows
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Discipleship, Disciplines, Presence of God
  • God is like an atmosphere around us. As much as the air we breathe is around us and in us, God surrounds and enfolds us. In this sermon, Greg talks about the importance of being aware of God in the everyday moments, and he gives some practical tips to help you walk in this awareness.

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Let's Not Make-a-Deal03/11/12

Let's Not Make-a-Deal
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Discipleship, Salvation, Covenant
  • Salvation is usually defined as a distinct moment in time. It is a deal that we make with God to get out of hell. In this sermon, Greg talks about how salvation is so much more than a one-time deal, and there is something better behind curtain number 2 (guaranteed).

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Deceptive Dots03/18/12

Deceptive Dots
  • Speaker – Sandra Unger
     
  • Topics – Disciplines, Simplicity, Presence of God
  • A GPS system will show us our exact location at any given time, and for certain phones, it is a little blue dot. However, just because we are physically somewhere does not mean that we are present in the situation. In this sermon, Sandra shows us some of the common distractions to being present and a distinct truth about why we are so busy.

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The Conspiracy Conspiracy03/25/12

The Conspiracy Conspiracy
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Defense of Christian Faith, Discipleship
  • There are many theories out there stating that the formation of the Bible is a conspiracy by the early church to cover up other writings about Jesus. In this sermon, Greg conspires to show how those theories have their own problems and addresses some of the questions these theories raise.

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Stoicheion04/01/12

Stoicheion
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Creation, Spiritual Warfare, Conflict
  • Entertainment is a big part of our culture, but that doesn’t mean it’s always a good thing. In this sermon, Greg talks about the effects entertainment has on us, and how it might be a deeper spiritual activity than we first thought.

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Good Friday 201204/06/12

Good Friday 2012
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • This Good Friday, Greg spent time talking about the meaning and significance of the lyrics in the song titled "The Power of the Cross."

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Pleromaized04/08/12

Pleromaized
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Baptism, Grace, Resurrection
  • On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While this resurrection points towards a beautiful future, there is also a need to live this resurrection in our daily lives. In this sermon, Greg talks about the resurrection and its implications for our lives.

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Our One Foundation04/15/12

Our One Foundation
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Identity in Christ, Relationships, Simplicity
  • We see a lot of Christians base their lives on different things. Some base them on wayward things, such as government, the economy, their own job, or their health—the things that are here one day and gone tomorrow. However, Jesus says that he is the one foundation. In this sermon, Greg talks about how we are to base our lives upon Jesus, and also shows how Woodland Hills has done this.

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The Lutheran Thread04/22/12

The Lutheran Thread
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Faith, Grace, Nationalism
  • There are many values of Lutheranism that flow through the life of Woodland Hills Church. In this sermon, Greg talks about these threads and how they impact our way of doing church. Whether it’s sola scriptura or the faith/grace interaction, we are not alone in our use of Luther’s teachings.

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Our Pietistic Thread04/29/12

Our Pietistic Thread
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Identity in Christ, Kingdom of God, Free Will
  • The life and theology of John Wesley influenced many portions of WHC. Whether it was the pietistic way of life, his ideas on free will, or his love-centered Kingdom theology, we have a lot in common with Mr. Wesley. 

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Our Charismatic Thread05/06/12

Our Charismatic Thread
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Controversial Issues, Reconciliation, Spiritual Gifts, Role of Women
  • The Charismatic thread helps us understand and delve into how the Holy Spirit works. In this sermon, Greg talks about the life of William Seymour and how the gifts of the Spirit are to be used today, in addition to counter-cultural Charismatic perspectives on race and gender that were a part of the movement from the beginning.

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Our Anabaptist Thread05/13/12

Our Anabaptist Thread
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Baptism, Non-Violence, Simplicity
  • The teachings of the Anabaptist church are important to Woodland Hills Church. In this sermon, Greg talks about four of the six distinctive teachings of the Anabaptist movement (next week will cover the last two), and they are still relevant today.

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Our Anabaptist Thread Pt. 205/20/12

Our Anabaptist Thread Pt. 2
  • Speaker – Bruxy Cavey
     
  • Topics – Community, Non-Violence, Politics
  • As we finish up our study of Tapestry, Bruxy Cavey teaches us the importance of visible Kingdom community and separation of church and state. These two aspects of the Kingdom were best lived out by the Anabaptists.

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Giving Birth To Hope05/27/12

Giving Birth To Hope
  • Speaker – Dave Johnson
     
  • Topics – Faith, Hope, Resurrection
  • In this sermon, Dave Johnson (senior pastor of Church of the Open Door) takes us back to the opening verses of Colossians. Here, he explores how the “good news” of the Gospel provides us with a solid foundation of “hope.” This hope enables us to see beyond the difficulties and challenges that we face in this life.

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I Owe It All To The Devil06/03/12

I Owe It All To The Devil
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Satan, Gratitude, Guilt
  • When we sin, accusations fly. However, it’s not God that is flinging the accusations at us. In this sermon, Greg shows how we owe all accusation, blame, and condemnation to Satan.

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The Sting06/10/12

The Sting
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Salvation, Satan, Spiritual Warfare
  • While we know that Jesus saves us from Satan and the cost of sin, we can’t always articulate how it happened. In this sermon, Greg shows us how God outwitted the enemy and completely destroyed every piece of ammunition that Satan has against us.

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Little Greg and The Ugly Stick06/17/12

Little Greg and The Ugly Stick
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Fear, Forgiveness, Guilt
  • Our vision of God is extremely important to our faith. In this sermon, Greg tells the story of how his vision of God changed during his life. He also shows that God is not a god who is waiting up in heaven to hit us with a big stick when we mess up.

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Why Did Jesus Die?06/24/12

Why Did Jesus Die?
  • Speaker – Bruxy Cavey
     
  • Topics – Grace, Love, Faithfulness
  • The cross shows God’s heart of infinite love, even in response to our hate and hostility. No matter what you’ve done, and no matter how far you’ve gone away from God, he loves you, he is waiting for you, and he wants to celebrate with you when you come home.

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Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart07/01/12

Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Faith, Transformation, Power
  • Paul wrote the Colossians to confront a false religion of invoking angels. These invocations were being done because people thought Jesus wasn’t enough. This same type of thought pervades our own society, where people with hungry hearts are searching for more than what Jesus offers. In this sermon, Greg talks about the fullness that Jesus brings.

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Summer Q&A Sermon Part 107/07/12

Summer Q&A Sermon Part 1
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on July 7-8 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services.

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Summer Q&A Sermon, Part 207/08/12

Summer Q&A Sermon, Part 2
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on July 7-8 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services.

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Summer Q&A Sermon Part 307/08/12

Summer Q&A Sermon Part 3
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on July 7-8 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services.

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God's Shadow Activity07/15/12

God's Shadow Activity
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Nationalism, God's Will
  • When people read the Old Testament, it can be a bit confusing to those that know Jesus and his ministry. In this sermon, Greg talks about how the Law in the Old Testament was simply a shadow of the cross, and that the ugliness in the Old Testament simply shows how far humanity was separated from God.

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Shadow of the Cross07/22/12

Shadow of the Cross
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Problem of Evil, God's Will
  • If Jesus dying on the cross reveals God’s true nature, then what do we do with the barbaric pictures of God in the Old Testament? In this sermon, Greg talks about the problem and offers a different viewpoint of how to see the shadow of the cross in the Old Testament.

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Can I Get A Witness?07/29/12

Can I Get A Witness?
  • Speaker – Laurel Bunker
     
  • Topics – Evangelism, Transformation, Calling
  • All of the church is a witness for Jesus Christ on this Earth. Yet, many people have inhibitions about being a witness for Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Laurel Bunker talks about the roots of her understanding of witness and what being a witness looks like today.

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Sledge-Hammer Faith08/05/12

Sledge-Hammer Faith
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Faith, Covenant
  • Is doubt the opposite of faith? In this sermon, Greg points out how a strength-tester model of faith is idolatrous and counter productive to a life that follows Jesus.

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Summer Q&A, Part 308/12/12

Summer Q&A, Part 3
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on August 11-12 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services. [This is the recording of the Saturday service.]

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Summer Q&A, Part 208/12/12

Summer Q&A, Part 2
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on August 11-12 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services. [This is the recording of the 11:00 Sunday service.]

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Summer Q&A, Part 108/12/12

Summer Q&A, Part 1
  • Speakers – Greg Boyd, Paul Eddy
     
  • During our weekend services on August 11-12 we hosted Q&A sessions with Greg Boyd, our Senior Pastor, and Paul Eddy, our Teaching Pastor. If you'd like to listen to all the questions, note that there are separate downloads for the three different services. [This is the recording of the 9:00 Sunday service.]

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Honesty However Ugly08/19/12

Honesty However Ugly
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Defense of Christian Faith, Faith, Fear
  • The Bible is full of characters that are dealing with significant issues of faith and doubt. In this sermon, Greg takes a look at the model of strength tester faith and shows how God doesn’t want a people who won’t be honest with him

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The Space Between08/26/12

The Space Between
  • Speaker – Steve Wiens
     
  • Topics – Fear, Relationships, Conflict
  • An ecotone is a boundary between two different ecosystems (such as a Mountain and a plain). In this sermon, Steve uses this to describe how we interact with God and with each other.

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According to Your Faith09/02/12

According to Your Faith
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Faith, Prayer, Faithfulness
  • Continuing in our series on doubt and faith, Greg finally addresses the passages that have caused confusion about faith. He sets aside the mental gimmickry for something much more substantial and beautiful.

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God's Big Toes09/09/12

God's Big Toes
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Sacrifice, Calling
  • The Church of Christ functions like a body. When one part of the body doesn’t work, it affects the rest of the body. In this sermon, Greg calls the Church to respond to God’s call for us to serve one another.

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The Beautifully Bizarre Entangled You09/16/12

The Beautifully Bizarre Entangled You
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Creation, Faith, Heaven
  • The study of quantum physics reveals that reality is not how our eyes perceive it. In this sermon, Greg shows how beautifully bizarre reality is and how beautifully bizarre our relationship with ourselves and Christ is.

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The Deep Truth09/23/12

The Deep Truth
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Identity in Christ, Transformation, Calling
  • The same power that defeated Satan and destroyed the bonds of evil is at work in you this very day, but feeling that power can be difficult. In this sermon, Greg talks about the deep truth of your life and how to embrace it.

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Unveiling The Crypto-You09/30/12

Unveiling The Crypto-You
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Creation, End Times, Heaven
  • Our true self is hidden away in heaven, free from corruption and destruction. In this sermon, Greg asks us to realize what this true self looks like, and he calls us to embrace this true self in whatever ways we can in this life.

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The Pygmy Way10/07/12

The Pygmy Way
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Leadership, Power, Calling
  • It is the 20th anniversary of Woodland Hills Church! In this sermon, Greg goes back to the foundations and history of this church, and shows how dependence upon God has been a mainstay of the culture at Woodland Hills Church.

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The Salt and Light Revolution10/14/12

The Salt and Light Revolution
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Community, Discipleship, Transformation
  • Jesus commanded his disciples to be the salt and light of this world, but being the salt and light has been misunderstood in many contemporary Christian circles. In this sermon, Greg talks about the purpose of being salt and light, and he calls all of Jesus' followers to step out of the crowd and become disciples.

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The Dependent and Those Who Mourn10/21/12

The Dependent and Those Who Mourn
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Controversial Issues, Disciplines, Blessings
  • God designed us to get all of our life, worth and value from him. But when humanity signed our declaration of independence in the garden, we started to fill our lives with the things of this world. In this sermon, Greg calls us to become dependent on God in ways that might cause us to mourn. Additionally, Greg addresses the marriage amendment vote in Minnesota.

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Blessed Are The Meek10/29/12

Blessed Are The Meek
  • Speaker – Bruxy Cavey
     
  • Topics – Disciplines, Blessings, Peace
  • Church history has been painted and made by angry, alpha types. Whether it was governments or church leaders, it seems that we find violent, power-hungry attitudes throughout history. In this sermon, Bruxy Cavey teaches the importance of dealing with the temptation of anger.

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The Merciful and The Pure In Heart11/04/12

The Merciful and The Pure In Heart
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Grace, Judgment, Justice
  • As we continue our series on the beatitudes, we find an increasing understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. In this sermon, Greg talks about mercy and being pure in heart. He also shows how God doesn’t reward us for being merciful and being pure in heart, but there are natural, good consequences in doing these things.

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The Peacemakers and The Persecuted11/11/12

The Peacemakers and The Persecuted
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Judgment, Conflict, Peace
  • Being a peacemaker is more profound than simply being skilled at ending arguments. Our peacemaking is working against the corruption and conflict that pervade this world. In this sermon, Greg shows us how the cycle of conflict and how we can live in a way that breaks the cycle.

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The Blessedness of the Revolution11/18/12

The Blessedness of the Revolution
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Disciplines, Kingdom of God, Blessings
  • In the last week of our blessed revolution series, we revisit each of the beatitudes and see how we are blessed because of them. While the world may not count them as blessings, we can begin to see that the Kingdom will be a great blessing in the future.

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Immoral TOHU wa BOHU11/25/12

Immoral TOHU wa BOHU
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Marriage, Relationships, Sexuality
  • TOHU wa BOHU is the term the Old Testaments writers used to describe the formless, empty and chaotic world before creation. In this sermon, Greg talks about how sexual immorality is outside of God’s plan for creation, and it leads us back to TOHU wa BOHU.
    If you are struggling with these issues and would like to speak with someone or you have experience dealing with this issues and would like to help others, please contact Andrew or Anita.
    Andrew - alangbehn@whchurch.org or 651-287-2062
    Anita - abarton@whchurch.org or 651-287-2065

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The Judgement Boomerang12/02/12

The Judgement Boomerang
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Judgment, Sin, Free Will
  • The wrath of God is a misunderstood topic. In this sermon, Greg shows how sin has natural consequences that boomerang back to us. While God’s wrath has serious consequences for us, we need to understand how God uses his wrath.

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Marshmallow Advent12/09/12

Marshmallow Advent
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Discipleship, Hope, Peace
  • Waiting is hard, especially in the western culture of want and gratification. In this sermon, Greg tells us about Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings on advent, and how getting in touch with our emptiness through silence and solitude can lead to peace.

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It's a Wonder-filled Life12/16/12

It's a Wonder-filled Life
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Creation, Worship, Simplicity
  • We have lost the mystery of this world. We go about our daily lives and are not filled with wonder at what happens. In this sermon, Greg shows how viewing the world like a child will increase how much wonder and mystery we see.

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Diaper Power12/23/12

Diaper Power
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Discipleship, Fear, Power
  • The poverty of the manger exemplified the power of God. In this sermon, Greg shows that God really is like the baby swaddled in clothes in the manger. The kind of power that God exhibits is foolish to this world, but it shows the type of God that we can follow with all our heart.

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One Glorious Week12/24/12

One Glorious Week
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Peace, Calling
  • In 1914 at the beginning of World War I, enemy soldiers spent a week celebrating Christmas with each other. We can learn much from this stunning slice of history, and remember that the "peace on Earth" we strive for around Christmas should be our calling throughout the year.

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A Letter to Henry12/30/12

A Letter to Henry
  • Speaker – Greg Boyd
     
  • Topics – Fear, Pain & Suffering, God's Will
  • It’s a simple but profound truth that God looks like Jesus. This truth becomes all the more important when we face struggles in this world. In this sermon, Greg shares the story of Henry and Henry’s family that faced a battle no parent wants to face.

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