Matt Nussbaum's sermon focused on the theme of boldness in prayer and sharing faith. He highlighted the "wow" moments from the Bible, particularly Peter and John's miraculous healing of a lame man, as they faced opposition from religious leader...

Shawn discusses the importance of celebration and gratitude in our lives, particularly during difficult times. He emphasizes that these practices help reorient our hearts from our feelings to the truth of who God is, encouraging the congregatio...

Maggie Mobley shares a personal story from her childhood, reflecting on a baseball game interrupted by a storm, where her mother’s protective instincts became a powerful example of how God provides safety in life's challenges. She emphasizes th...

In his sermon, Matt Nussbaum emphasizes the importance of prayer and discusses how we can pray for others by modeling our actions after Jesus' intercessions. He outlines five key prayers that Jesus made for us in John 17: may we be one, protect...

Shawn Green's sermon focuses on the theme of repentance within the context of prayer, as part of the series "Humble and Hungry." He shares a humorous story about a boy trying to manipulate God for a new bike, emphasizing that true prayer should...

Shawn encourages the congregation to persist in prayer despite challenges and doubts, using the analogy of the persistent widow to illustrate that God is more attentive than an unjust judge. He emphasizes the importance of being humble and hung...

Shawn introduces a new seven-week series titled "Humble and Hungry," focusing on making prayer practical. He emphasizes that prayer doesn't have to be poetic but should be consistently practiced, encouraging attendees to embrace the awkwardness...

Matt Nussbaum emphasizes the importance of love among believers in his sermon, pointing out that Jesus commanded his followers to love one another actively, reflecting on John 15. He reflects on personal experiences, noting the difficulty of lo...

In his sermon, Shawn discusses the theme of change and transformation as illustrated by the pruning process in John chapter 15. He highlights how people often resist change due to a preference for the status quo and an overestimation of their o...

In the sermon, Shawn shares the story of Kylie, who realized after nurturing a fake plant for two years that it was not real, paralleling this to how we often invest time and energy into "fake vines" in life that promise satisfaction but ultima...

Shawn Green shares a profound message about the importance of prioritizing connection with Jesus over mere productivity through the story of Mary and Martha. While Martha busies herself with hospitality for Jesus and his disciples, Mary chooses...

Matt emphasizes that everyone is present for a purpose and encourages the congregation to read the Bible to hear from God. He introduces the topic of flourishing, contrasting it with the paths of destruction and righteousness as described in Ps...

In his sermon, Shawn Green discusses the concept of waiting and how it's an integral part of life, often leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness, especially when waiting on God. He highlights the example of Anna from the Christmas s...

Shawn Green delivered a profound Christmas sermon, highlighting the significance of Jesus's birth amidst a cosmic battle against evil. He pointed out that while nativity scenes depict the holy family and other familiar figures, they often omit ...

During the sermon, Matt Nussbaum shares a heartfelt prayer for those experiencing sadness during the holiday season, reflecting on personal loss and the struggles others may face. He then discusses the story of Mary from Luke chapter one, empha...

In her sermon, Maggie emphasizes the theme of disappointment and how to find joy amidst unmet expectations through the story of Elizabeth from the Bible. Elizabeth, despite being a righteous woman, experiences deep disappointment due to her inf...

Shawn reflects on his family heritage, sharing a personal story about finding his connection to the Harbaugh family through a genealogy book. He draws a parallel to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew Chapter one, emphasizing how it includes both...

In his sermon, Matt Nussbaum reflects on the stories of individuals in the Christmas narrative, illustrating that everyone has a story filled with both faithfulness and fears. He emphasizes that while we were created in God’s image to be faithf...

My dad died recently. He lived 92 years and was married to my mom for 70 of those years. He was a good, faithful follower of Christ.Hi, I’m Allen Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, and I want to sharesome thoughts about g...

In his sermon, Shawn Green opens with a thought-provoking question: "Why are you here this morning?" He acknowledges the diverse reasons people gather for worship, whether out of habit, a desire for community, or an innate spiritual longing. Gr...

In this episode of our  series "Thine is the Kingdom," we delve into the second week of our exploration of the eternal kingdom of God, as inspired by Jesus' teachings. The sermon begins by acknowledging the chaos and stress that often perm...

I woke up today feeling especially thankful for the people that God has put into my life. These people have helped me in so many ways – they have been there for me to offer support, to lift me up, to encourage me, and to draw me further into my...

In his sermon, Shawn discusses the challenges of trusting God in a chaotic world, as exemplified by the Israelites' desire for a king in 1 Samuel 8, reflecting our own tendency to seek human leaders instead of relying on divine authority. He em...

Who do you resent right now? Is there a relationship you have that, when you think about it, it givesyou a knot in your stomach?Hi, I’m Noah Saylor here at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. When we look at the Beatitude of the

In his sermon, Shawn emphasizes the surprising nature of Jesus' final beatitude, which states that those who are persecuted for righteousness will be blessed. This teaching challenges the expectation that following Jesus would lead to universal...