Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast
Podcast messages from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington, Indiana
Episodes
326 episodes
Built with a Purpose (Built Story - Steve Dyer)
This episode features Steve Dyer sharing his journey of discovering deeper purpose through long-term faithfulness and serving in the local church. Steve reflects on moving from personal pursuits to investing in God’s work, and how practical act...
Built for One Another (A Conversation with our Deacons)
This episode explores the heart of Christian community as modeled in the early church, focusing on sacrificial care, compassion, and practical service. Drawing from Acts 2 and Matthew 25, the conversation highlights how the church is not a buil...
Built for One Another
In this sermon, “Built for One Another,” Shawn Green contrasts a consumer mindset with the biblical vision of church as a committed, Spirit-formed community. Drawing from Acts 2:42–47 and Ephesians 2:21, he describes how the early church was ma...
Built Together (Built - Week 3)
In this sermon, Shawn Green explores Ephesians 2 and the powerful truth that through Jesus, those who were once outsiders are brought near and given full access to God by the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that the church is not built on p...
Built Together - a conversation with the B-Town Worship Collective
In this episode, we reflect on the miracle of the Church as local congregations unite to worship as one body. Through conversations about B-Town Worship Night, the speakers explore how music and shared worship break down barriers, foster deep u...
Built by the Spirit - Ella Claire's baptism story
In this heartfelt episode, Ella Claire shares her journey of sensing God’s presence, leaning in during a youth conference, and choosing to follow Jesus through baptism. She reflects on how her faith has brought her a sense of belonging, deepene...
Built by the Spirit (Built Week 2)
In this sermon, “Built by the Spirit,” Pastor Matt Nussbaum invites the church to seek more of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power—moving beyond mere religious activity to a dynamic, Spirit-filled life. Drawing from Acts 2 and the events of Pe...
Belonging Beyond Ritual: Living Faith in Community (Built Story - Week 1)
This episode explores how authentic Christian faith is lived out through genuine community rather than religious checklists. Jared and Kate share their journey of finding belonging in a new church, highlighting the importance of being known, bu...
Built Different (Built - Week 1)
In this sermon, Shawn Green reflects on moments of fear and crisis—both global, like 9/11, and personal—and contrasts them with Jesus’ vision for a church that is “built different.” Centered on Matthew 16:13-18, the message explores Peter’s con...
What does Christ's influence beyond us look like? A discussion with Braden Chapman
This episode features a powerful testimony about finding true identity in Christ rather than in career, achievements, or success. Braden shares how being welcomed by a loving Christian community transformed his perspective, leading him to mento...
Christ's Influence Through Us
In this message, Pastor Shawn Green explores what truly compels Christians to step beyond comfort and into God’s mission—not guilt, fear, or obligation, but the love of Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, the sermon highlights God’s desire to...
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Evy Chapman and Maggie Randall discuss Christ's Influence Through Us
In this episode, Evy Chapman and Maggie Randall share how Christ’s influence works through ordinary believers in everyday places—apartments, classrooms, workplaces, and hospital rooms. Through personal stories of Bible-reading accountability an...
Through Us (Christ's Influence)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Nussbaum explores what it means to be people through whom Jesus influences others, drawing from Matthew 5:13–16. Centered on the call to be “salt and light,” the message challenges believers to invite the Holy Spirit...
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Evy Chapman and Nick Hyndman Discuss Christ's Influence In Me
In this episode, we explore what it looks like for Christ to influence not just our eternity, but our everyday lives. Through an honest conversation about faith, relationships, habits, health, Scripture, prayer and community, we hear how follow...
Christ's Influence In Me (Christ's Influence - Week 1)
In this sermon, Shawn Green explores the powerful question: Who is influencing you? Drawing from Colossians 1–2, he challenges listeners to examine the voices shaping their lives and invites them to experience the fullness of life found in Chri...
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Hope You'll Join Us
In this sermon, Grant Gardner explores Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, focusing on the radical compassion of the Father who restores both the wayward younger son and the prideful older brother. The message challenges listeners to...
Expanding the Table (Block Party - Week 6)
In this message, Pastor Shawn Green explores Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14, challenging us to embrace humility, grace, and radical invitation. Drawing on the imagery of God’s table—a place where all are welcome, especially thos...
The Place of Honor (Block Party - Week 5)
In this sermon, Pastor Shawn Green explores Jesus’ teaching from Luke 14 about humility and the dangers of seeking status and recognition. Using the setting of a dinner with the Pharisees, Shawn illustrates how our culture often pressures us to...
Party Crasher (Block Party - Week 4)
In this sermon from the "Block Party" series, Matt Nussbaum explores the story of Jesus at Simon the Pharisee’s house in Luke 7. Through vivid storytelling and relatable examples, listeners are invited to see themselves in the shoes of Simon, t...
Who Invited You? (Block Park - Week 3)
Jesus’ call to Levi shows that following him always costs something—and it’s worth it. Levi wasn’t just changing jobs; as a Jewish tax collector working for Rome, he was leaving behind wealth, security, identity, and relationships with no easy ...
Making Room for More (Block Party - Week 2)
What if the greatest gift you could give someone has nothing to do with money or time—but simply introducing them to Jesus? Shawn unpacks the remarkable story from Luke 5, where four friends literally tear through a roof to lower their paralyze...
Open House (Block Party - Week 1)
What if Jesus looked at you right now and asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" Matt unpacks a powerful moment in Luke 4 where desperate, hopeful, unashamed people flood Simon Peter's home seeking healing—and Jesus meets every one of them...
Peace (Frontlines - Week 5)
What if the peace you're desperately searching for isn't found by getting your life together—but by simply talking to Jesus about the mess? Matt explores three powerful moments where Jesus tenderly asked his disciples, "Why are you afraid? Why ...
