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We all long has a sense that the world is now as it should be. Tension is everywhere! Yet, where far too often we turn to political structures and systems in hope of justice and security.   In John 18:33–38, Jesus stands before Pilate and reveals why earthly kingdoms cannot deliver the justice we long for. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Looking for Justice.

Description: We all long to feel secure. This is a deep-seated human desire. In Mark's gospel account, Jesus encounters a man who has placed his ultimate hope and security in his wealth. Problem is, money promises a security it can never deliver. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz unpacks Mark 10:17–27 in our latest message, Looking for Security.

We’re all looking for purpose and meaning, but where we look for it matters! In Acts 17:22–31, Paul speaks to the people of Athens about their search for spirituality. Their religious pursuits promised purpose--but ultimately it left them striving to find God on their own. As we continue our You’re Looking for Jesus sermon series, we discover how Jesus reveals where our purpose is truly found. Listen as guest speaker, Chris Rookus (LIFE International) shares out latest message, Looking for Purpose.

We’re all looking for love--every single one of us! Thankfully, there is a story in John's gospel that will equip us on where it is that we should look. In John 4:4–29, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman who is searching for love and fulfillment in the wrong places. As we continue our sermon series, You’re Looking for Jesus, we'll discover how Jesus offers the love we’re all looking for! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares out latest message, Looking for Love. To engage with Diana's story visit: https://woodsidebible.org/read/you-dont-have-to-earn-gods-love/

Everybody is all looking for something! We're all searching for something to satisfy our deepest longings. What matters most is where we look to find our satisfaction. In Jeremiah 2:11–13, God reveals how we can turn good longings toward worthless substitutes. In part 2 of our You’re Looking for Jesus sermon series, Pastor Rob Bentz helps us discover how our core longings can lead us toward idolatry and why Jesus alone can truly satisfy.

We all long for the deeper and richer things of life (truth, goodness, beauty, hope, and purpose) but our blindness often keeps us from seeing what’s right in front of us.  In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind and reveals a deeper reality: everyone is blind in some way. You’re Looking for Jesus, is the title of our new sermon series. Join Pastor Rob Bentz for our latest message, We're All Blind, as we discover what John 9 teaches us about spiritual blindness, faith, and seeing Jesus clearly.

What do we do when God’s plans take longer than we expect? In 2 Samuel 5, after many years of waiting, David finally sees how God is faithful to finish what He starts. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Formed for the Throne, as we discover how God always works in His timing.

Do you ever get tempted to take matters into your own hands? Your internal justice meter rises when things don't seem just or right? In the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, we find a story of how David had a chance to take revenge against King Saul. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, Seize of Surrender, as to learn how we can trust God and His sovereign plan when we’re tempted to take control.

How does God choose differently than we do? In 1 Samuel 16, God reminds Samuel that He does not define success by outward appearances. In Part 1 of our series, guest speaker Chris Rookus (LIFE International) helps us discover what David's anointing teaches us about trusting God's plan, redefining success, and learning how God sees potential.

What happens when we refuse to repent of our sin? In Judges 16:4–22, Samson's relationship with Delilah reveals the consequences of unrepentant sin. What begins with compromise ultimately leaves him devastated! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Immorality (Unrepentance), to learn why sin always costs more than it promises. Only God's grace, and the freedom found in repentance brings peace.

Many things guide our life decisions. Oftentimes, the difficult decisions we face in life come down to the posture of our heart--do we fear people or do we fear God? In Judges 6, we see how the fear of others can keep us from living in faithful obedience. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Fear, as we explore how hearing God's truth, holding onto His presence, and honoring Him above everyone else weakens the grip of fear and leads to life of bold faith.

What holds you back from doing what God asks of you? What holds you back from answering the call of God? In Judges 4 and 5, God calls Deborah and Barak to free His people from oppression. Deborah trusts God, but Barak hesitates. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Passivity, to see why answering the call of God is so important for a believer.

We begin our new sermon series, Judges, by looking at the challenging story of God's people in Judges 2:6–23. After years of faithfulness under Joshua, and the elders, we now reach a generation that does not know the Lord. But this lack of faith didn't happen overnight. It began by forgetting God and His ways. Listen to our latest message, Idolatry, as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us consider what it means to have an uncompromised faith in our great God.

As the United States reaches its 250th Birthday people throughout our nation celebrate! But what are believers to do when we don't feel like celebrating? Where do we turn in times of deep pain, sadness, loneliness, or grief? Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz guides us to the words of David in Psalm 13 in our latest message, A Cry of Hope!

Our Passing the Baton sermon series concludes with a look at Deuteronomy 6:20-25. That's where we see how Moses tells parents to teach their children about the goodness of God. When we walk with the Lord, and share His faithfulness with others, we help shape the next generation. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, Passing on the Testimony of God’s Faithfulness.