Woodside Bible Church White Lake

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus teaches on a number of important topics--none more significant than what we find in Luke 6:36-42! That's where Jesus helps those who have received mercy, see the importance of freely giving mercy. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Mercy Comes Before Judgment, to learn what it looks like to extend Christ-like compassion to others. 

Part 2 of our Live Like Jesus sermon series takes us back to the Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6. This week, we examine the powerful topic of love. Culturally, we know that love tends to be conditional, transactional, and often self-serving. But Jesus calls His followers to something radically different! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, A Life of Love, to see how living like Jesus changes the way we love. 

What is the best way to live? That's a question that leads to many different opinions. Yet as believers, God's people have been given clear direction on the best way to live--like Jesus! In Luke 6, Jesus frames everything our culture tells us about the good life, and then offers his own guidance. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky offers our latest message, What's the Best Way to Live?, to understand how Jesus invites his followers to build our lives around God and His Kingdom.

For followers of Jesus, Friday was a dark day. But on Sunday, the empty tomb changed everything! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz explains how the words of Acts 13 help believers understand the significance and the power of Jesus final words on the cross, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." The truth of what Jesus said offers hope and freedom for all who believe!

On Friday, the disciples watched their hope die on a cross. It seemed that everything they believed was in chaos. Yet, moments before breathed his last, he declared three powerful words, "It is finished." Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us understand the significance of these life-giving words in our Good Friday sermon.

Note: The sermon introduction is missing due to technical issues with our microphone.

As Jesus hung upon the cross, He experienced the physical, emotional, and spiritual pain that we all feel as humans. While Scripture reveals Jesus’ divine nature, we also know of his humanity. When he said "I thirst" on the cross, it offers a glimpse. Listen to our latest message, I Thirst, as Pastor Rob Bentz explores how the reality of Jesus' humanness brings comfort and hope to all who believe.

When Jesus spoke the lonely words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”, He was quoting words from the Psalter. Amidst the agony of the cross, the words Jesus uttered are the first words of Psalm 22. When he speaks these words, Jesus revealed that He understands the suffering we experience in our hardest moments. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, My God, my God, why Have You Forsaken Me?

Even in His final moments, Jesus was building a new community. In John 19, while Jesus hangs on a hard wooden cross, He looks at those He loves most--and does something remarkable--He establishes a new type of family. Listen to our latest message, You Were Never Meant to Walk Alone, as Pastor Kevin Pobursky explores the depths of the new community in Christ.

In part 2 of our series, Last Words, we consider three different response to Jesus as He suffers upon the cross. Some speak mockery, others self-righteousness, and a third takes a heart posture of humility. Stunningly, Jesus speaks a powerful promise to this dying criminal: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz gives our latest message, "Today You Will Be with Me".

We begin our new sermon series, Last Words, by looking to Luke's gospel, Chapter 23, to hear the words that Jesus' prays to the Father from the cross, “Father, forgive them.” Instead of anger or revenge, Jesus responds to His enemies with mercy and grace. How can Jesus pray with such humility and trust? Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, "Father, Forgive Them", as he looks to Psalm 103 to see the true character of God.

We conclude our Missio Dei series with a look at portions of two chapters of Revelations. What we find in these two chapters provides us with a glimpse of the end of God’s story--and it’s better than we can imagine! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, The End of the Mission, as we see the beautiful way that God completes his mission. 

In part 7 of Missio Dei, we look to a few New Testament texts to see how God empowers His people to advance His Kingdom in the world. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, Missional God, Missional Church, as he explains how the Church continues Jesus’ work by making disciples and sharing the Gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit.

In Part 6 of our series, Missio Dei, we turn to the New Testament gospel account of Luke. In chapter 4, Jesus begins His public ministry by announcing that God’s promised salvation has arrived. But it hasn't just arrived, it is available to everyone! Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky explores how Jesus fulfills God’s promise of salvation and expands our understanding of God’s grace in our latest sermon, Good News for All People.

Do you ever feel like the Mission of God is too big for you consider? It's too expansive and daunting for you to even think about participating in? Good! That's because it is. Today, we turn to Isaiah 42 to see how God chooses to accomplish His mission in our world--he does so with the promise of justice and hope through a Servant. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, A Servant for the Nations.

Part 4 of our Missio Dei sermon series takes us to Exodus 19. That's where we read about God calling a people to Himself and giving them a mission to bless the world. If that sounds familiar, it's because God gave a similar message to Abram in Genesis 12. This message was given to a man named Moses, and it God sought to establish a relationship with His people in a new covenant. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, For a Greater Pupose. 

What does God’s blessing look like in real life? In Genesis 12:1-3, we see God's promise to bless all nations through Abram. How will this happen? Through one man with a barren wife? Pastor Rob Bentz helps us see how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of this covenant promise. Listen to our latest sermon, A Blessing to All Nations.

Part 2 of our Missio Dei sermon series leads us to explore the story of God's people and the Tower of Babel. What happens when human ambition takes precedent? When man's ides take center stage?  Genesis 11 helps us see why God interrupts their plans of his people to redirect them toward His greater mission. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, Mission Drift. 

What does it mean to be made in God’s image? Why does it matter? In the very first book of the Word of God, Genesis, we see that God created humans with a clear and distinct purpose. Listen to our latest message, God’s Mission, God’s Image, as Pastor Rob Bentz uncovers how God’s design shapes who we are as people of faith and how we live today for the glory of God. (Note: The first few moments of the sermon are missing.)

We conclude our advent sermon series, Wonder, by looking at the significance of Jesus' humanity. Yet there is one aspect of his humanity that has tremendous benefits for the believer--suffering. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, The Suffering Savior, from Hebrews 2:10-17. 

As we gather to celebrate Christmas Eve at Woodside Bible Church in White Lake we reflect on the wonder of Jesus, the Christ! In this message from Hebrews 2:5–9, we explore why it is so amazing that Jesus, the Son of Man, came to redeem humanity. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our special Christmas Eve message, Jesus: The Son of God!

Our Wonder sermon series continues with a look at what can cause great danger to our spiritual life--losing our sense of awe and wonder for God. Listen to our latest sermon, Has Your Faith Lost Its Fire? as Pastor Kevin Pobrusky looks to Hebrews 2 to guide us back to the joy of our salvation, reminding us that the greatest gift we’ve been given is the gift of Jesus Christ.

The author of Hebrews writes to a group of believers who need to be reminded of the supremacy of Jesus. In a world that offers us many alternative gods, the words of Hebrews are important for God's people to consider today. That's the focus of our Wonder sermon series this advent season. Helping us see and understand that Jesus is supreme over everything—including the angels. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Jesus: The Son of God.

It's easy to get lost in everything that surrounds the holiday season--the lights, the carols, the parties, and the pressure can be overwhelming. What's often lost is the true significance of the season. Here at Woodside, we're striving to push against these cultural pressures to experience the awe of the season in our new sermon series, Wonder! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz kicks off our series with our latest message, Jesus: The Glory of God.

How are your investments doing? And we're not talking about your stocks or 401K. Instead, we're talking about the investments that you're making for eternity? Matthew 6:19-24 is a familiar passage to many, yet it has a depth and richness that can shift our heart posture from seeking temporary gain to eternal reward. Listen as Pastor Rob shares the final message in our series, Investing Wisely.

Many Christians are familiar with the Old Testament tithe. In fact, Deuteronomy 14 teaches how tithes help God’s people prioritize Him and care for others. What might surprise many is that tithing is meant to be an act of worship.Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares our latest message, First Things First, explores how our generosity truly begins when we remember that God comes first.

As our series, The Generous Heart, continues, we turn our attention to Luke's gospel. That's where we find Jesus offering a warning. Right in the heart of the chapter, Jesus speaks against greed and covetousness. Listen as Pastor Rob delivers our latest sermon, Who Owns You?, as we consider how we can protect ourselves from being controlled by the things we own.

As we continue our sermon series, The Generous Heart, we see that God's people are compelled to reflect the glory of God. Yet, it comes with a cost for the believer! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz explains in our latest message, True Generosity, from the teachings of Jesus in Mark 12:41-44. 

What does adoption reveal about the heart of God? Scripture calls us to care for the orphaned and vulnerable as a reflection of God’s love for us. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky explores how, in Christ, we’ve been chosen and adopted into God’s family in our latest sermon, What It Means to Belong to God.

We conclude our In Christ sermon series by examining three passages of Scripture to find out what it means for a follower of Jesus to value beauty. Listen as Pastor Rob shares our latest message, Captivated by God’s Beauty, to learn how the Beauty of God and His creation points us to the gospel! 

In Psalm 34 we find a powerful invitation, “Taste and see that the Lord is good". What does this mean? And how can we do this? In Part 6 of our In Christ sermon series, Pastor Rob Bentz shares how to Taste, Trust, and Seek the Goodness of God in our latest sermon, Transformed by God's Goodness.

How can we know what’s true in a world full of competing voices? Our culture says the truth of the individual reigns supreme. While Scripture reveals something different--that truth is determined by the authority of God. Listen to our latest message, Anchored in God's Truth, as Pastor Rob Bentz encourages us to trust God and follow His Word with confidence. 

Every follower of Jesus is called to something greater than themselves. That's a core reality for all whose identity has been changed by Christ. For all who've been called to Christ in faith, Jesus gives powerful direction on what this is in the words of Matthew 28:16-20. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, Made for Mission, as he helps us understand the significance and urgency of the text commonly known as The Great Commission.

Our lives change when, by faith, we find our identity in Jesus. This impacts our view of the world, and the way live for God each day. And, it also influences the way we interact with others. Today, we turn to Luke's account in Acts 4 to learn how the early Church lived as a unified and generous people. Listen as Pastor Kevin Pobursky shares are latest message, Made for Community, explores what it means to strengthen and support one another as God’s people. 

What is a life of worship? Most of us think of worship as what happens on a Sunday morning in a church building. But Scripture gives us a far deeper understanding. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz guides us through three different New Testament texts in our latest sermon, Made to Worship, as we explore how worship influences every aspect of our lives when our identity is in Christ. 

Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder who you really are? The Apostle Peter's first letter gives believers some powerful insight into this question. In 1 Peter 2:9-10, he reminds us of our identity in Jesus Christ--and why this identity matters so deeply. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz helps us understand the significance of our Christ-centered identity in our latest sermon, Called and Claimed. 

Do you ever feel unstable? Do you ever struggle with an anxious heart? When these come, where can you find true security? Psalm 91 shows us that life with God--dwelling and abiding in Him--brings confidence and comfort. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, Non-Anxious Days, as we learn how God’s protection allows believers to face each day without being overcome by anxiety.

As a person of faith, where do you turn for safety and security? Where can you find refuge amidst the storms of life? Do you have a place of peace when problems arise? Listen to our latest sermon, Secure Days, as Pastor Rob Bentz guides us through the first eight verses of Psalm 91 to find this refuge. 

Life can feel like one long pursuit of happiness that never quite reaches the destination. Yet the message we read in Psalm 90 is very different!Moses explores how God provides lasting relief, joy, and purpose--even in the midst of life's struggles. If you're feeling pressure from all sides of your journey, it's important to know that you are not alone. Yet, there is hope because there is satisfaction in a relationship with God through Jesus. Pastor Kevin Pobursky helps us understand this truth in our latest message, Satisfied. 

In Part 1 of our new sermon series, Dwell, we turn to Psalm 90. Written by Moses, Psalm 90 provides God's people with deep Theological truth, an honest assessment of our humanity, and genuine hope for our future. Yet nothing is more powerful in Moses' Psalm than the reality of God being the dwelling place of His people! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz kicks off our new series with the message, Eternal Days.

What happens when a believer reaches their golden years? Is there more work to be done? What should life look like for the seasoned believer?  In his second letter to his understudy, Timothy, the Apostle Paul gives us some guidance on how to best utilize the last segment of our faith journey. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Finishing Strong, in the final message of our sermon series.