Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Glory of God | Hebrews 1:1-4Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of ChristWhy does Jesus reign supreme?1. He relates with God uniquely (vv. 1-2)2. He acts with God powerfully (v. 3)3. He rules with God in heaven (vv. 3-4)

The Generous Heart - Part 5Invest Wisely | Matthew 6:19-24Big Idea: Our use of money reflects what our heart worships.  Avoid idolizing money; three things we need to avoid giving our hearts away to false gods through the use of our money:1. Eternal perspective (vv. 19-22)2. Exclusive commitment (v. 24)3. Expectant faith (vv. 26-32)

The Generous Heart - Part 4First Things First | Deuteronomy 14:22-29Key Question: What can we learn from the Old Testament teaching about the tithe?1. Tithing supported the leadership and activity of the Temple2. Tithing provided for widows, fatherless, and foreigners3. Tithing acknowledged God as the owner of all things4. Tithing leads God's people into God's blessing5. Tithing was a set amount - New Covenant giving amounts are less exact6. Tithing was a law-based requirement - New Covenant giving is a heart-level desire

Discover the essence of true generosity through the lens of a widow's humble offering. Explore the stark contrast between secular giving and sacrificial generosity rooted in faith. Hear how God sees our quiet acts of kindness, often unnoticed by the world. Dive into inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of small, faithful gifts and the call to reflect God's grace. Challenge your views on what drives generous living and how spiritual growth can cultivate a heart of radical generosity.

The Generous Heart - Part 2Who Owns You? | Luke 12:13-21Big Idea: Generosity protects us from being owned by the things we own.  Key Question: How do we guard against being owned by our stuff?1. See the danger (vv. 13-15)2. Check your motives (vv. 16-19)3. Turn from greed (vv. 20-21)

The Generous Heart - Part 1The Generosity of God | John 3:16Big Idea: God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best.  1. God gave because of love (and so should we)2. God gave His very best (and so should we)3. God gave so that we might live (and so should we)

Adopted for Life | Ephesians 1:3-6Big Idea: In Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God1. God's fatherly love (vv. 3, 4a, 5)2. God's restorative power (v. 4)3. God's glorious grace (v. 6)

Explore how beauty originates from God and points to Him. Dan discusses cultural beauty’s fleeting satisfaction and how true fulfillment lies in God's presence. He contrasts perspectives on created beauty, urging it to lead us toward worship rather than distraction. Through Psalm 27, he showcases longing for divine beauty amid trials. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating beauty to reflect God’s glory and how earthly beauty stirs a deep desire for a heavenly home, reminding us to focus on Christ.

CT Eldridge discusses the impact of God's goodness on our lives, emphasizing its various forms. He explores functional goodness as fulfilling divine purpose, while also reflecting on the significance of moral goodness. The conversation shifts to relational goodness, highlighting God’s love and kindness through Christ. Eldridge challenges listeners to embody goodness in their lives, positioning Christianity as a transformative force in society. The episode concludes with a prayer for clarity in the church's witness.

In Christ - Part 5Anchored in God's Truth | Various TextsBig Idea: In Christ, we see and live by the truth God has revealed.  1. We Love God's Truth2. We Proclaim God's Truth