Dogwood Church Podcast

Dogwood Church

The Dogwood Church Podcast is a collection of our weekly sermons. Keep up with sermons while on the go or review an older one at anytime.

  1. 6d ago

    June 28 2026 Betraying Jesus

    Dogwood Church Podcast

    35 min

  2. Jun 21

    Father's Day 2026 June 21

    This message takes us into the Garden of Gethsemane where we discover profound truths about spiritual warfare and temptation. Drawing from Mark 14:37-38, we're confronted with a reality that challenges our assumptions: even when we grow closer to Jesus, temptation doesn't disappear. The disciples represent each of us—sincere in our love for Christ, yet struggling with human frailty. Jesus reveals the heart of our battle: 'the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.' This isn't about trying harder to be like Jesus through sheer willpower; it's about recognizing our desperate need for His grace. The message unpacks practical wisdom for resisting habitual sin, starting with surprisingly practical advice like getting enough sleep, and building to the profound spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6. We're called to 'watch and pray'—not as a one-time commitment, but as a lifestyle of spiritual alertness. The beautiful truth emerges that we're not fighting this battle alone or in our own strength. Through wrapping our minds in the gospel daily, yielding our will to God's righteousness, and actively sharing our faith, we find the resources to say 'not my will, but Yours be done.' This is the grace-filled path from habitual failure to habitual faithfulness.

    43 min

  3. Jun 14

    The Worship God is Looking for June 14 2026

    This powerful exploration of worship challenges us to move beyond our limited understanding of what it means to honor God. Drawing from Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4, we're confronted with a transformative truth: worship isn't just about Sunday morning songs or religious gatherings—it's about valuing God above everything else and ordering our entire lives around that value. The message exposes how easily we can stand in the middle of something historic and weighty, yet miss its significance because our minds are on lesser things. We're invited to examine what truly occupies the highest place in our hearts—is it our careers, our families, our appearance, or our comfort? These aren't bad things, but when they become God-sized things, they distort our lives because they were never designed to carry the weight of our worship. Only God is worthy of that weight. The call to worship 'in spirit and in truth' means we must ground ourselves in the unchanging Word of God while allowing the Holy Spirit to transform information in our heads into affection in our hearts and obedience in our lives. This isn't about religious performance; it's about authentic relationship with the One who created us, redeemed us, and is actively seeking worshipers who will love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    48 min

  4. Jun 7

    The Christian, Our Will, and the Will of God June 7 2026

    This message takes us into the Garden of Gethsemane, where we encounter one of the most profound prayers ever uttered: 'Not my will, but yours be done.' At the heart of this teaching is an exploration of what it means to be truly human—created in God's image with a will of our own, yet profoundly affected by sin. We discover that our minds have been darkened, our affections misdirected, our consciences confused, and our wills enslaved to sin. Even when we know what's right, we often lack the power to choose it. But here's the beautiful truth: through Christ's redemption, we're made new. Our capacity to discern God's will is restored, our desires are transformed, and we're given the power to actually choose obedience. The message challenges us to embrace daily surrender—not as a loss of identity, but as the path to finding our truest selves. When we pray 'thy will be done,' we're not becoming puppets or losing our personhood; we're discovering that God's will, rooted in perfect love and wisdom, is actually the most satisfying thing we could ever experience. This isn't a one-time commitment but a daily, conscious choice to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him—trusting that our Heavenly Father knows what's best for us.

    42 min

  5. Jun 2

    Understanding the Agony of Jesus For You May 31 2026

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    36 min

  6. May 24

    Wrong Way on a One-Way Street May 24 2026

    This message centers on a fundamental question we all face as we step into new chapters of life: how do we move forward successfully in God's way? Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:22, we're given a remarkably simple yet profound formula for spiritual success—run away from the bad, run toward the good, and do it with the right people. The imagery is striking: we're not called to casually stroll away from temptation or politely decline sin's invitation. Instead, we're to flee with the urgency of someone whose life depends on it—because it does. The message reminds us that sin is predatory, actively hunting us like a lion seeking to devour. Through the story of Joseph fleeing Potiphar's wife, we see this principle in action—sometimes the best defense is simply to run. But running from evil is only half the equation. We must also pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with the same intensity. These aren't passive virtues that accidentally happen to us; they require focused, intentional pursuit. What's particularly insightful is the sequential nature of these pursuits: the more we live rightly with God, the better we know Him; the better we know Him, the more we trust Him; the more we trust Him, the more we love Him; and the more we love Him, the more peace we experience. This isn't just good advice for graduates—it's a blueprint for anyone seeking to live the 'with God' life successfully.

    36 min

  7. May 17

    Making Spiritual Conversations Normal May 17 2026

    We are living proof of the power of the gospel, each carrying a story of transformation that deserves to be shared. This message challenges us to make spiritual conversations a normal part of our daily lives rather than something we avoid or feel awkward about. Drawing from Colossians 4:2-6, we're reminded that Paul, even while imprisoned, asked for prayer not for his release but for opportunities to share Christ clearly. The call is simple yet profound: devote ourselves to prayer, stay spiritually alert, and maintain grateful hearts. When we consistently pray for God to use us and open doors for gospel conversations, something remarkable happens—He does. We don't have to force awkward moments or pressure people into belief. Instead, we ask God to create divine appointments and then step into them with grace and wisdom. The beautiful truth is that sharing Jesus with others accelerates our own spiritual growth exponentially. It's a keystone habit that naturally develops other spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, dependence on God, and compassion for the lost. We're not called to argue people into the kingdom but to invite them into conversations, asking thoughtful questions and genuinely listening. The harvest is ready, and we've been strategically placed in specific communities, workplaces, and relationships to be witnesses of what Christ has done in our lives.

    39 min

  8. May 10

    Honor Mom!! May 10 2026

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    35 min
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The Dogwood Church Podcast is a collection of our weekly sermons. Keep up with sermons while on the go or review an older one at anytime.

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  • Creator
    Dogwood Church
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    690
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dogwood Church Podcast
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