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The book of Hosea is a very strange book in the Old Testament. It tells the story of a prophet in ancient Israel who was commanded by God to marry a prostitute and have children with her. But Hosea’s wife continues in her unfaithfulness, and God uses this as a lesson in his faithfulness.Hi I’m Quentin Bemis, one of the pastors here at Sherwood Oaks.This entire story is an encapsulation of the story of the Bible, of a people who are called into a special kind of relationship with God, yet cont...

This month, while Shawn Green is on sabbatical, we are featuring preachers from around the state of Indiana. This weekend, former lead pastor of Sherwood Oaks, now retired, Tom Ellsworth is preaching. Tom Ellsworth's sermon, "God's Prescription for Stress and Worry," encourages finding joy and peace amid life's challenges by trusting in God and maintaining a positive attitude. Based on the book of Philippians, the sermon addresses the prevalence of worry, stress, and anxiety in society. ...

People who spend 6 to 7 hours each day with family and friends are 12 times as likely to feel joyful rather than feeling stressed or anxious. This is because we are people created for relationships and people that desire to be together.Hi, I’m Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.These statistics support what many of us feel – that people play an important role in our life and in our faith.People matter, relationships matter, and the church matters. Amazing things happen when we ...

In the month of June, we will be featuring guest preachers from around the state of Indiana. Our second is Andrew Cullen from First Christian Church in Nashville, IN.In the sermon "Expectations vs Experiences,"Andrew delves into Elijah's wilderness story to help us navigate the gap between our expectations and reality in life. He parallels the discrepancies we face with Elijah's struggle and emphasizes how the wilderness represents confusion and longing. Andrew encourages leaning into Go...

In the month of June, we will be featuring guest preachers from around the state of Indiana. Our first is Rick Grover from East 91st Street in Indianapolis. Rick Grover's sermon highlights the biblical story of Noah's close encounter with God, emphasizing the transformative power of such experiences. He draws parallels between pop culture's fascination with close encounters and humanity's longing for a deep connection with the divine. Rick explores the themes of judgment, obedience,...

Josh Reynolds explores the importance of Sabbath in our identity and relationship with God, connecting it to Jesus' life and ministry. He emphasizes Sabbath as a time of restoration and rest for all, challenging traditional views by highlighting Jesus' healing acts on the Sabbath. The sermon discusses the biblical origins of Sabbath and its evolution from "remembering" to "observing" as a means of experiencing God's rest and relationship. Josh concludes by urging listeners to embra...