Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

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 that we must identify the true enemy in our struggles, which is not physical but spiritual, and encourages the congregation to "armor up" wi

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, protected from the evil one, taught the Word, made holy, and filled with joy. The sermon encourages attendees to actively incorporate these prayers

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 not involve attempts to deceive God. Shawn explains that repentance requires honesty and transformation, inviting the congregation to exami

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 hungry in our prayers, recognizing our need for God and our desire for a deeper relationship with Him. Shawn invites everyone to bring their req

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 of prayer. The sermon highlights the importance of listening to God in prayer, which is often neglected, and provides three practical ways

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 loving others, especially within the church, and challenges everyone to think of someone they struggle to love. Highlighting that love in acti

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 own understanding. Shawn emphasizes that God, as the good gardener, prunes our lives to remove unhealthy aspects and to foster growth, which

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 ultimately don't nourish us. He emphasizes that true sustenance comes from being connected to Jesus, the "true vine," and warns against the allure

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 to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to his teachings, illustrating that being present with Christ is more valuable than being productive for h

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 Psalm 1. The key takeaway is that true flourishing comes from delighting in God's teachings and applying them to daily life, which nurtures in