Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

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 proud and painful stories, particularly the scandalous account of Bathsheba and King David. This narrative highlights that the Christmas st

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 faithful and fearless, our stories often become shattered due to sin and the lies of an enemy who aims to destroy us. However, the Christmas sto

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 grief.Grief resides between the pain of loss and the promises of God, which include life after death. Grief is a place of hope—a hope built on faith in

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. Green emphasizes the collective strength found among believers, highlighting how the presence of Jesus is felt when the body of Christ comes t

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 permeate our lives, inviting listeners to find sanctuary and rest in God's presence. We reflect on the historical context of Israel's longing for a ki

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 relationship with Christ.Hi, I’m Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.In 1929 the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade display

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 emphasizes the importance of prayer and recognizing God's sovereignty, urging listeners to shift their focus from temporary solutions to the e

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 thePeacemaker, Jesus says that those who make peace with others will be called ‘children of God.’ Justlike how kids resemble their parents, we demonstrate Go

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 approval, instead preparing believers for opposition and ridicule. Shawn distinguishes between genuine persecution for one’s faith and th

In his sermon, Noah discusses the importance of being a peacemaker as highlighted in the seventh Beatitude from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that true peace requires effort and can often be messy. He draws parallels between conflict resolution and cleaning, asserting that while the process may seem daunting, the satisfaction of achieving peace is worth it. Noah underscor