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In this message from Ephesians 4:7-16, Pastor Jon Ewton unpacks how God has gifted every believer differently—not to create division, but to build up the local church in unity and maturity. He walks through the five roles Paul names (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers) and shows how they work together to equip the saints for ministry. Using the illustration of a baseball team and a personal story about winterizing an irrigation system, Pastor Jon challenges listeners to stop being spectators and start actively serving, growing, and speaking truth in love within their church community. A message from Woodlands Church.

In this message from Ephesians 4:1–6, Pastor Dave Bondeson explores what it means to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling" we've received in Christ. Rooted in the truths of Ephesians 1–3, this teaching unpacks how our identity in Jesus should shape how we live—with humility, gentleness, patience, and love toward one another. Pastor Dave addresses church hurt with compassion, encourages believers to pursue genuine community, and challenges listeners to deal honestly with relational "pebbles" rather than letting them grow into bitterness. The call: not to strive harder, but to be so amazed by the gospel that unity and faithful living naturally follow.

In this message from our Ephesians series, Pastor Jon Ewton unpacks Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21, exploring what it means to be rooted and grounded in God's love. Using the imagery of tree roots and personal stories, Pastor Jon shows how abiding in Christ—not just trying harder—is the foundation for loving others well, even those we struggle to love. He also addresses the honest question many of us ask: does God really love me? Discover how Christ's love surpasses understanding, and how God's power at work within us enables far more than we could ask or imagine.

In this message from Ephesians 3:1-13, Pastor Jon Ewton unpacks the "mystery of the gospel"—a truth hidden for generations but revealed through Christ: that God's grace is offered to everyone, not just one nation or people group. Drawing from Paul's imprisonment, the Abrahamic covenant, and the prophets, Jon shows how God uses trials to refine us, can use anyone to share His truth, and has chosen the imperfect Church to display His manifold wisdom. He also shares Woodlands Church's own story as a picture of this mystery in action—from its humble beginnings to its mission around the world.

What do ancient Jews and Gentiles have in common with Packers vs. Bears rivalries? In this message from Ephesians 2:11-22, Pastor Jon Ewton unpacks how Christ's death on the cross didn't just save individuals—it tore down a literal and spiritual dividing wall between two deeply hostile groups. Discover how Jesus became "our peace," making Jew and Gentile one new household of God, built together as living stones on Christ the Cornerstone. This message challenges us to let go of lesser divisions and find true unity through the blood of Jesus. Part of our ongoing series in Ephesians at Woodlands Church.

What does it really mean to go from spiritually dead to fully alive in Christ? In this teaching from Ephesians 2:1-10, Pastor Jon Ewton walks through the stark contrast between life apart from God and life transformed by His grace. Using a personal story from hiking the Grand Canyon, he illustrates the immeasurable distance Christ has covered on our behalf. You'll discover that salvation is a gift—not earned by works—and that you are God's handiwork, uniquely created and shaped, even through hardship, for good works prepared in advance. A message of mercy, grace, and purpose from Woodlands Church.

Before we say a word, the way we love one another has already spoken. In week 2 of Built Up, Pastor Jon teaches from Ephesians 1:15–23, where Paul thanks God for the church's steady faith in Jesus and their love for the saints. Faithfulness isn't microwave spirituality. It's a long obedience in the same direction. Paul also prays for wisdom, insight, and open hearts, all grounded in the truth that Jesus is far above every power and authority.

Paul gets so caught up in the goodness of God that Ephesians 1:3–14 comes out like one long sentence of worship. Pastor Jon begins our Built Up series in Ephesians 1:1–14 with the blessings God gives us in Christ: he chose us, adopted us, redeemed us, equipped us with wisdom and insight, and sealed us with the Holy Spirit. Adoption means the old debts are paid and we're brought into a new family. Redemption means Jesus did what we couldn't do for ourselves. The message also gives a little love to Tychicus, the faithful messenger who carried the letter. We don't edit the gospel. We just bring it.

A resilient family isn't one that never gets hit. It's one that learns to bounce back together through the storms of life. In our Resilience series, Jed Haas teaches from Ephesians 5:19–33, 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12, and 1 Timothy 4:12–16. Marriage grows stronger when husbands and wives yield and sacrifice for each other under Jesus. Parents help kids with high grace and high truth. And kids need real chances to practice, show progress, and persist in the way of Jesus. God is the master of the bounce back, and he meets us in the places we've fallen.

A resilient church doesn't survive by getting tougher. It stays steady because Jesus is leading it. In our Resilience series, Pastor Jon looks at Acts 2:42–47 and the first-century church. They were devoted to Scripture, together in unity, generous with each other, and focused on the mission. Pastor Jon also gives a plain warning: little "pebbles" of unresolved conflict, the poison of gossip, and personal agendas can damage the church's witness. The mission is still helping people know Jesus and the forgiveness he gives through the cross.

Concluding the series through the book of Leviticus, this message from chapters 17-27 delves into God's "moral law" or "holiness code," revealing what it means to be His people. The sermon explores how God claims and defines holiness, establishing boundaries for sexuality and calling us to treat all individuals with dignity and respect as His image bearers. It highlights that acceptable worship is costly and that God expects complete holiness in every aspect of life. Yet, Pastor Dave explains, God actively forms holiness within us, often through discipline, and ultimately, through the new covenant in Christ, He gives us holiness, inviting us to make Him our ultimate prize.

In the "Leviticus" series, this message delves into Leviticus 16, "The Day of Atonement," and its profound connection to Jesus Christ. It addresses the fundamental question of why Jesus' death is so crucial, detailing the Old Testament ritual that demonstrated the reality of sin, God's wrath, and the need for a remedy. The sermon explains how the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat provided both propitiation (satisfaction of God's wrath) and expiation (removal of guilt). Ultimately, through passages like Hebrews 9 and 4, the message reveals Jesus as the High Priest who, through his own blood, perfectly fulfills and permanently completes the Day of Atonement, securing an eternal rest and purifying our conscience from sin.

In week four of our series on Leviticus, we explore chapters 11-15, examining the ancient cleanliness codes and what it means to be God's people today. This message reveals that being God's people demands total dedication, impacting every aspect of life. It also calls for absolute dependence on Him, trusting His sufficiency even when circumstances are challenging. Finally, we learn that following Jesus requires costly decisions, just like the woman in Luke 8 who desperately reached out to Him for healing, finding peace through her courageous faith.

In week three of our series through Leviticus, we explore chapters 6-10, focusing on the role and holiness of Old Covenant priests. The message highlights their responsibility as intermediaries and the absolute demand for holiness, strikingly illustrated by Nadab and Abiu's unauthorized offering. We then turn to Jesus' profound words in John 6:53-56 and the insights from Hebrews 8, revealing how Christ serves as our more excellent High Priest, establishing a new and better covenant. This new agreement empowers all believers to live as priests—gifted with holiness and called to a powerful ministry of reconciliation, extending grace, prayer, and presence to a lost world.

Leviticus is famous for killing Bible reading plans—but it may be one of the richest books in all of Scripture. In this opening message of a summer series through Leviticus, Pastor Dave builds the case that this ancient book of laws and rituals is essential for understanding the whole of Scripture, from the leper healed by Jesus in Mark 1 to the living sacrifice of Romans 12. Through three lenses—what it means to be God's people, how to enter God's presence, and how to behold the Messiah—Leviticus emerges not as a burden to endure, but as a foundation for the deepest kind of joy.