Recent Sermons
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.
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
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
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
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
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
This sermon offers two preliminary words about two difficult issues that are hot topics in our culture: race and sex.
Topics: Reconciliation,
Sexuality
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
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.
On this Good Friday we held a special service as we reflected on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Along with worship and unique reflections from artists, musicians and speakers, we also participated in virtual communion.
After a brief introduction, Greg invites panel participants to give insight and practical direction on dealing with interpersonal conflict and reconciliation.
Topics: Conflict,
Reconciliation,
Relationships
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