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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...

In one his books, John Wooden–the legendary basketball couch who grew up in Martinsville–tells a story from his childhood.Hi! I’m Allen Burris from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.Wooden says, We had a team of mules named Jack and Kate on our farm. Kate would often get stubborn and lie down on me when I was plowing. I couldn’t get her up no matter how roughly I treated her. Dad would see my predicament and walk across the field until he was close enough to say “Kate.” Then she’d get up and sta...

The sermon "Sabbath: Celebrate" focuses on the significance of rest and celebration in our hectic lives, urging alignment with God's rhythms of rest to avoid burnout. David underscores the value of intentionally celebrating the Sabbath and festivals as a means of reconnecting with God and expressing gratitude. By delving into the meaning behind key festivals like the Passover, Feast of Weeks, and Feast of Tabernacles, he highlights their spiritual importance for Christians today. The ser...

You know that feeling you get when you open up your favorite social media app to waste time on, you see someone else’s highlight reel, and begin comparing it to your behind-the-scenes moments? That feeling of insecurity, lack of purpose or identity, of not feeling “good enough”? I’ve been there too. Hi, I’m Quentin Bemis, a pastor at Sherwood Oaks, with this week’s Minute Message. It’s so easy to get caught up in the comparison game. We see someone else’s success and immediately cal...

Shawn's sermon "Rest for Your Family" on Mother's Day highlights the importance of Sabbath rest and honoring mothers. He emphasizes the need to recognize our limits and embrace the gift of Sabbath to refuel and reconnect with what truly matters. Drawing from Exodus 20:8-11, he explains that Sabbath is a day of rest meant for families to slow down, worship together, and refocus. Despite societal pressures, he encourages prioritizing rest, disrupts the cultural norm of constant busyness, and re...

Gold is one of the most versatile and useful minerals known to man. You can find gold in many family heirlooms, and beautiful pieces of jewelry, but you can also find gold in airplane control systems, computers, and smartphones. The melting point of gold is 1,948 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s hot enough to burn through car engines and even the Earth’s crust.Hi, I’m Maggie Mobley from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church.When gold is melted, it can be reshaped. A rugged and unformed nugget of gold can ...