Woodland Hills Church

Greg Boyd introduces this year's Christmas series, Fulfilled. Each week during this series we are looking at Old Testament prophesies about the incarnation of Jesus. In this first sermon, Greg addresses how the Old Testament proclaims that the coming Messiah will overcome Satan and evil.

Explore the concept of the 'second beast' as the lamb-like deceiver in Revelation, drawing parallels with modern technology's allure. Discover how ancient magic shows mirrored today’s digital wonders, illustrating a shift toward tech as a new religion. Greg discusses technology's ethical dilemmas and social media's hidden costs, and shares personal anecdotes of awe amidst rapid change. He emphasizes the importance of sober-mindedness, encouraging listeners to seek true wonder in meaningful relationships and nature, rather than in fleeting technological marvels.

In this sermon Greg Boyd calls us to a sober mindset about the reality of the modern-day empire. Just as Revelation originally challenged the early church to resist the empire of Rome, so too the Spirit of God calls us to resist the delusions of the modern global empire.

This sermon on the first of two beasts in Revelation 13 addresses what it means to trust God’s faithfulness in tough times and the reality of hardship. Dan Kent contrasts this with a sanitized God, who, many assume, cannot deal with the world’s evil or the spiritual warfare that is being waged.

In this sermon, Shawna Boren proclaims our hope in the midst of trials and tribulations. She announces the fact that Christ has already defeated the enemy is stronger than our struggles. And she gives us concrete action steps to stand in the midst of Christ’s victory.

Greg Boyd highlights the way of lies versus the way of truth. The way of lies is founded upon the deception of Satan that draws us into the pursuit of ascent, rising to more power, more stuff and more acclaim. The way of truth is the way of the cross, the way of the Lamb. By counting the cost of discipleship, we move toward Christ and live in love.

This sermon by Cedrick Baker addresses the reality of an unseen spiritual realm and the need for spiritual eyes to see it. We are invited to cultivate a spiritual awareness of the spiritual battle that is transpiring all around us.

Explore the rich symbols of a radiant woman giving birth to a Messiah, under threat from a dragon representing cosmic evil. Delve into the paradox of the wilderness, a place of testing and divine preparation, where followers are called to confront suffering rather than escape it. Discover the significance of serving the marginalized and embodying God’s love in difficult times. Reflect on the call to live sacrificially and actively participate in uplifting those in a wilderness life.

Shawna Boren looks at the phrase “love is not easily angered,” which is an appropriate challenge in our current culture. She names what anger is and how it undermines love. Then she gives insight into how we can navigate this emotion in healthy ways.

Dan Kent introduces the problem of pride and how it is rooted in hierarchical systems where we measure ourselves against others. We are unable to love others when we are constantly evaluating them and ourselves. We must opt out of this system and learn to see all as equals, all equally loved.