New Woodstock Community Church Sermons

8/16/2026 - "An Unlikely Beginning to Ministry" (Luke 4:14-30) by Pastor Owen at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:

"An Unlikely Beginning to Ministry" (Luke 4: 14-30)
A. Anointed To Preach The Good News (vv. 14-21)

I. A Return Home (vv. 14-16)

II. To Bring The World To Bear (vv. 16-21)

B. Rejected By His Neighbors (vv. 22-23)

I. Jesus Knows Their Thoughts (vv. 22-23)

II. As Being Like Those in Isreal’s Past (vv. 24-30)

8/9/2026 - Guest Speaker: Ben Osenbach at New Woodstock Community Church.

8/2/2026 - "The Second Adam Who Can Save" (Luke 3:23-4:13) by Pastor Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.  

Sermon Outline:
"The Second Adam Who Can Save" (Luke 3:23-4:13)

A. A Savior for the Nations

     a. The Son of David

     b. The Son of Adam

B. Tempted Like We Are, Yet Without Sin

     a. He is Truly the Son of Man

     b. Remained Sinless in Temptation

8/1/2026 - Ordination Service sermon given by Fletch Matlack at Elder Owen Simiele's Ordination Service at New Woodstock Community Church. 

7/26/2026 - "Baptism" (Luke 3:21-22) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.  

Sermon Outline:
"Baptism" (Luke 3:21-22) 
A. Jesus Identified with Sinners (vv. 21-22)

     a. To Fulfill All Righteousness

     b. A Three-fold Witness

B. We Identify with Him (assorted verses)  

     a. Command

     b. Of Believers 

     c. To Show New Life

7/19/2026 - "A Necessary Repentance" (Luke 3:1-20) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"A Necessary Repentance" (Luke 3:1-20) 
A. The Baptism of Repentance Preached (vv. 1-6)

B. In Order That Fruit Is Born (vv. 7-14)

C. For the One Who is Coming (vv. 15-20)

7/12/2026 - "Yes, This Child Is the Savior" (Luke 2: 21-52) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Yes, This Child Is the Savior" (Luke 2: 21-52)
A. He Fulfilled the Law from Infancy (vv. 21-24)

B. Being Israel’s Consolation and Redemption (vv. 25-38)

C. Even Honoring His Parents in His Youth (vv. 39-52)

7/5/2026 - "Jesus Our Mighty Messiah: Serve the Messiah because He is Your Refuge (Psalm 2:1-12) by guest speaker Marcus Baltich at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Jesus Our Mighty Messiah: Serve the Messiah because He is Your Refuge (Psalm 2:1-12)

I. The Raging Nations (vv. 1-3)

II. The Crowning Father(vv. 4-6)

III. The Judging Son (vv. 7-9)

IV. The Convicting Spirit (vv. 10-12)

6/28/2026 - "Who Is This Babe In the Manger?" (Luke 2:1-20) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Who Is This Babe In the Manger?" (Luke 2:1-20)
A) The One God Had Planned (vv. 1-7)

B) So the Most Unlikely Could See Him First (vv. 8-14)

C) And In Joy They Tell Others (vv. 15-20)

(6/21/2026) - "A Forerunner is Born" (Luke 1:57-80) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"A Forerunner is Born" (Luke 1:57-80) 
A) You Will Give Him the Name John (vv. 57-66)

B) Praising the Lord God of Israel

    a. For What He Has Done (vv. 67-69)

    b. In Light of the Covenant (vv. 70-75)

    c. To Give His People Knowledge of Salvation (vv. 76-80)

6/14/2026 - "A Reason to Worship" (Luke 1:39-56) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"A Reason to Worship" (Luke 1:39-56)
A) An Unexpected Visit (vv. 39-45)

B) His Regard for Our Humble State (vv. 46-50)

C) Trusting In Him for the Future (vv. 50-56)

6/7/2026 - "Mary, You Will Have A Son" (Luke 1:26-38) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:

"Mary, You Will Have A Son" (Luke 1:26-38)
A) One Who Was Unremarkable (vv. 26-29)

B) One Who Received Promises (vv. 30-33)

C) One Who Gave Herself to The Father’s Will (vv. 34-38)

5/31/2026 - "Deeply Rooted" (Luke 1:5-25) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Deeply Rooted" (Luke 1:5-25)
A) A Priest, in the Line of Aaron (vv. 5-10)

B) An Angel with a Familiar Message (vv. 11-20)

C) How the Lord Has Dealt with Us (vv. 20-25)

5/24/2026 - "Certainty for Theophilus" (Luke 1:1-4) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Certainty for Theophilus" (Luke 1:1-4) 
A) Luke: The Author (assorted verses)

B) Luke: His Reason for Writing (vv. 1-4)

5/17/2026 - Guest Speaker, Norm Holtz, preaches at New Woodstock Community Church.

5/10/2026 - "James' Last Instruction" (James 5:19-20) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"James' Last Instruction" (James 5:19-20)

A) Seek Out Those Who Are Straying (v. 19a)

B) Turning Them to Truth (vv. 19b-20)

5/3/2026 - "Hitting the Target With Prayer" (James 5:13-18) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church

Sermon Outline:
"Hitting the Target With Prayer" (James 5:13-18) 
A) Prayer: It’s For Every Season (v. 13) 

B) Prayer: It’s Not Just For Leadership (vv. 14-16a)

C) Prayer: It’s Not Just For the “Prayer Warriors” (vv. 16b-18)

4/26/2026 - "Perseverance" (James 5:7-12) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Perseverance" (James 5:7-12)
A) In View Of the Lord’s Return (vv. 7-9) 

B) Examples In Those Who Have Gone Before Us (vv. 10-12)

4/19/2026 - "Listening In On The Conversation" (James 5:1-6) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Listening In On The Conversation" (James 5:1-6) 

A) Where Their Treasure Is (vv. 1-3)

B) Their Heart Will Be Also (vv. 4-6)

4/12/2026 - "In the Wrong Roles" (James 4:11-17) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"In the Wrong Roles" (James 4:11-17)

A)  Acting as Judge (vv. 11-12)

B)  Acting as Lord (vv. 13-17)

4/5/2026 - "That the Word May Be Fulfilled" (Luke 24:1-48) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"That the Word May Be Fulfilled" (Luke 24:1-48)
A) An Unexpected Meeting (vv. 1-12)

B) An Unexpected Lesson (vv. 13-48)
     I. On the Road  (vv. 13-32)
     II. Behind Shut Doors (vv. 36-48)

3/29/2026 - "An Illness in the Church" (James 4:1-10) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"An Illness in the Church" (James 4:1-10)

A) The Symptoms (vv. 1-3)

B) The Diagnosis (vv. 4-6) 

C) The Remedy (vv. 7-10)

3/22/2026 - "Who Among You Is Wise?" (James 3:13-18) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Who Among You Is Wise?" (James 3:13-18)

A) A Searching Question (v. 13)

B) A Wrong Direction (vv. 14-16)

C) The Right Location (vv. 17-18)

3/15/2026 - "By Your Words" (James 3:1-12) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"By Your Words" (James 3:1-12) 
A) A Word To Would-Be Teachers (vv. 1-2)

B) Understanding the Tongue (vv. 2-6)

C) How Then Should We Be? (vv. 7-12)

"Faith Without Works - Part 2" (James 2:20-26) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:

I. Justified by Works - Explained (vv. 20-21)

II. Justified by Works - Proved.

     a. Abraham (vv. 21-24)

     b. Rahab (vv. 22-26)

3/1/2026 - "Faith Without Works - Part One" (James 2:14-20) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Faith without Works - Part 1" (James 2:14-20) 

1. Objection 1: I Have Faith, But No Works (vv. 14-17)

2. Objection 2: You have Faith, I Have Works (vv. 18-20)

"Partiality Within the Church" (James 2:1-13) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

 Sermon Outline:

A) Reminder to the Church (vv. 1-7)

B) In Keeping with the Royal Law (vv. 8-13) 

2/15/2026 - "The Right Response to God’s Word" (James 1:19-27) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"The Right Response to God’s Word" (James 1:19-27)

A) A Putting Away of Sin (vv. 19-21)

B) A Doer of the Word (vv. 22-25)

C) A Right Religion (vv. 26-27)

2/1/2026 - "Placing Blame Where It Doesn't Belong" (James 1:12-18) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Placing Blame Where It Doesn’t Belong" (James 1:12-18)

A. It’s Not God Who Is Tempting You (vv. 12-16)

B. Remember Who Your God Is (vv. 16-18)

1/18/2026 - "Enduring the Trials" (James 1:1-12) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Enduring the Trials" (James 1:1-12)

A. God’s Purpose in the Trial (vv. 1-4)

B. God’s Provision Through the Trial (vv. 5-8)

C. Only His Way Through the Trial (vv. 9-12)

1/11/2026 - "Praise From God or From Men" (John 5:1-44) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Praise From God or From Men?" (John 5:1-44)

A) An Ill-timed Miracle (vv. 1-17)

B) The Father and the Son (vv. 18-32)

C) The Father’s Testimony of the Son (vv. 33-40)

D) Why to Seek Praise From God (vv. 41-44)

1/4/2026 - "Awaiting a Future Kingdom" (Revelation 21:1-8) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Awaiting a Future Kingdom" (Revelation 21:1-8)

A)  Immanuel: Worth Anticipating (vv. 1-4)

B)  Immanuel: A Certainty (vv. 5-6a)

C)  Immanuel: An Invitation (vv. 6b-8) 

"Christmas in the Letters" (Philippians 2:1-8) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Christmas in the Letters" (Philippians 2:1-8)

A) Make My Joy Complete (vv. 1-4)

B) Have This Attitude in Yourselves (vv. 5-8)

12/24/2025 - Christmas Eve Message by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

12/21/2025 - "Christmas in the Gospels" (Matthew 1:18-25) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"Christmas in the Gospels" (Matthew 1:18-25)

A) Now All This Took Place (vv. 18-23a)

B) Immanuel, God With Us (vv. 23b-25)

12/14/2025 - "Christmas in View" (Luke 1:67-80) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Christmas in View" (Luke 1:67-80) 
Dear Theophilus, it’s Important That You Know:

A) The Father Kept His Promises to His People (vv. 68-75)

B) The Promise is For You As Well (vv. 76-80)

12/7/2025 - "Christmas in the Land" (1 Samuel 1:1-20) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:

A) Hannah: Going to God When All Seems Like Darkness (vv. 1-11)

B) The Lord Remembers His Promise Through Hannah (vv. 12-20)

11/30/2025 - "Christmas in the Beginning" (John 1:1-5) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Christmas in the Beginning" (John 1:1-5)

A)  He Was in the Beginning as the Creator God (vv. 1-3)

B)  He Was in the Beginning as the Savior God (vv. 4-5)

11/23/2025 - "A Reason to Give Thanks" (Psalm 138) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church. 

Sermon Outline:
"A Reason to Give Thanks" (Psalm 138)

I) Recognizing What God Has Done (vv. 1-3)

    a) Gives Us Boldness to Tell Others (vv. 4-6)

    b) Gives Us Assurance of God’s Goodness for the Future (vv. 7-8)

11/16/2025 - "Having Put on the New Self" (Ephesians 4:25-32) by Elder Owen Simiele at New Woodstock Community Church.

Sermon Outline:
"Having Put on the New Self" (Ephesians 4:25-32)

I) A Change in Behavior (vv.25-29)

a. Speaking Truth (v. 25)

b. Angry, Yet Without Sin (vv. 26-27)

c. No Longer Stealing (v. 28)

d. No Unwholesome Words (v. 29)

e. Not Grieving the Holy Spirit (v. 30)

II) A Change in Heart (vv. 31-32)