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We all long to belong, but even our closest relationships can leave us searching for something more. In Matthew 12:46-50, Jesus reveals why our earthly families cannot carry the weight of our deepest longing and invites us into a new kind of family, one defined by our relationship with Him.  As we continue our You're Looking for Jesus series, discover how Jesus offers the belonging we were made for, and why it's closer than you think.

We all long for a world where things are made right, but where we look for justice matters.  In John 18:33-38, Jesus stands before Pilate and reveals why earthly kingdoms cannot deliver the justice we long for. True justice is found in the King whose kingdom is not of this world. As we continue our You're Looking for Jesus series, discover how Jesus meets our longing for a world made right and offers a hope closer than we think.

We all long to feel secure, but where we look for security matters. In Mark 10:17-27, Jesus encounters a man who placed his hope in his wealth, only to reveal that money promises a security it can never deliver. As we continue our You're Looking for Jesus series, discover how Jesus meets our deepest longing for security by securing us in God.

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 and transcendence. Their religion promised purpose but ultimately left them striving to find God on their own.   AS we continue our 'You're Looking for Jesus' series, discover how Jesus reveals where our purpose is truely found. You're looking for Jesus, and He's closer than you think.

We're all looking for love, but where we look for it matters.  In John 4:4-29, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman searching for love and fulfillment in the wrong places. Her story reveals how our deepest longings can lead us toward relationships and intimacy that can never fully satisfy.  As we continue 'You're Looking for Jesus,' discover how Jesus offers the love we've been looking for. You're Looking for Jesus, and He's closer than you think.

We're all looking for something to satisfy us. We were created with deep longings for meaning, purpose, love, and fulfillment, but what we look to for satisfaction matters.  In Jeremiah 2:11-13, God reveals how we can turn good longings toward worthless substitutes. Looking isn't the problem. Where we look is.   As we continue "You're Looking for Jesus," discover how our core longings can lead us toward idolatry and why Jesus alone can truly satisfy. You're looking for Jesus, and He's closer than you think.

Everyone is looking for something. We long for truth, goodness, beauty, hope, and purpose, but our blindness can keep us from seeing what's right in front of us. The good news is that Jesus is closeer than we think.  In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind and reveals a deeper reality: everyone is blind in some way. Everyone is looking, but not everyone wants to see. And true sight comes when we encounter Jesus.  As we begin this new message series, You're Looking for Jesus, discover what John 9 teaches us about spiritual blindness, faith, and seeing Jesus clearly. You're looking for Jesus and He's closer than you think.

What does God have next for Woodside Bible Church? As we enter our eighth decade of ministry, people are more open to the Gospel than we've seen in years. They're looking for Jesus and He's closer than they think.  In this Vision Sunday message, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks shares the vision for Woodside's future. God is positioning our church to help more people see Jesus, make disciples, and impact our communities in the years ahead. Join us as we step into what God has next for our church family.

What do we do when God's plan takes longer than we expect? In 2 Samuel 5, David finally becomes king after years of waiting, showing that God is faithful to finish what He starts.  In Part 4 of God Has a Plan, discover how God works in His timing and remains true to His promises, even when the journey takes longer than we anticipate.

What do we do when we have the opportunity to take matters into our own hands? In 1 Samuel 24, David has the chance to take revenge against Saul, but instead chooses to trust God. In Part 3 of God Has a Plan, discover how we can refuse to compromise, rest in God's justice, and repay good when we're tempted to take control.

Where do we turn when life feels uncertain and we need security? In 1 Samuel 22, David finds himself in a cave, but God meets him there. In Part 2 of God Has a Plan, discover how God delivers, provides, and guides us when we feel uncertain, reminding us that our deepest need for security is ultimately met in Him.

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 God Has a Plan, discover what David's anointing teaches us about trusting God's plan, redefining success, and recognizing that God sees potential and purpose where others may not.

What happens when we refuse to repent of sin? In Judges 16:4-22, Samson's relationship with Delilah reveals the consequences of unrepentant sin. What begins with compromise ultimately leaves him disarmed, deceived, and devastated. This message explores how sin always costs more than it promises and points us to the hope of repentance, God's grace, and the freedom found in wholehearted obedience to Him.

What controls your decisions: fear of people or fear of God? In Judges 6, we see how fear of others can keep us from living in faithful obedience, but God's presence gives us the courage to trust Him instead. This message explores how hearing God's truth, holding onto His presence, and honoring Him above everyone else weakens the grip of fear and leads to a life of bold faith.

What holds us back from doing what God asks? In Judges 4, God calls Deborah and Barak to free Israel from oppression, but Barak hesitates. This message explores the cost of passivity and how faithful action begins with trusting God.