We Are the Church
• Hank Johnson
The Kingdom of God is the present realization of God’s fully redeemed future, and the coming of the Spirit upon the church is the primary means for seeing the present Kingdom come.Topics: Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God
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In addition to sermon audio and video files, many of our sermons have other resources available like extended summaries and study guides. Our archive dates back to 1992 and all resources are free to download and distribute. Most sermons are by our Senior Pastor, Greg Boyd.
God, Sex and Family
• Greg Boyd, Lambers Fisher, Paul Eddy
Please note that this message has some "PG-13" content that may not be suitable for kids. This panel discussion serves as a wrap-up to the series on sex, marriage and singleness, as the panelists address practical issues around these topics.Topics: Love, Marriage, Sexuality
Reality Over Legalities
• Greg Boyd
Jesus’ words about divorce appears to provide a technical reason for justifying the breaking of the marriage covenant. Is this what this passage really means, or is there something more significant that Jesus was saying? This sermon provides an unexpected answer to this question.Topics: Divorce, Love, Marriage
The Myth of Romantic Love
• Emily Morrison, Greg Boyd
In this sermon, Greg challenges the modern myth of romantic love, providing three reasons why it derails us from entering into a biblical view of marriage. Also, Emily Morrison provides a reframe for understanding how singleness plays a part in God’s family.Topics: Community, Family, Marriage
The Way of the Beloved Community
• Osheta Moore
In this section of Scripture we're in, Jesus explains the difference between what people of his day assumed the Old Testament law meant and what it really means. He's making clear the underlying spirit of the law, as opposed to the literal interpretation that focuses on the letter of the law. This points to a “third way” pattern of living out the Kingdom of God that manifests the true meaning of God’s law.Topics: Covenant, Faithfulness, Relationships
The Bottom Reframe
• Greg Boyd
This two-part sermon provides an update on the state of what God has been doing in Woodland Hills Church, followed by an exploration of Jesus’ teaching on the imagination and its relationship to adultery.Topics: Hypocrisy, Relationships, Sexuality
Imaginative Sex
• Cedrick Baker, Greg Boyd
First, Cedrick Baker provides a reflection on his thoughts after seeing the verdict of Derek Chauvin, along with more killings of black individuals at the hands of law enforcement. This was followed by a teaching from Greg on Jesus’ challenge to common views of adultery.Topics: Sexuality, Temptation
Two Preliminary Words: Race and Sex
• Greg Boyd
This sermon offers two preliminary words about two difficult issues that are hot topics in our culture: race and sex.Topics: Reconciliation, Sexuality
Living in High Definition
• Dan Kent
If we want to experience change in our life habits that are unhealthy and sinful, we need to learn to embrace the practice of confession. This sermon gives a clear path for entering into this little-adopted habit of the Christian faith.Topics: Discipleship, Healing, Relationships
The Newness of Resurrected Life
• Greg Boyd
Our baptism demonstrates how we have died to sin and been given new life alongside Christ’s death and resurrection. This is our new identity and it must shape how we view ourselves and others.
