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Sermons by Walter Wood, Jr.

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February 28, 2021

The Church's Mission: A Call to Worship & Witness

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Faith Promise Topic: Sermons Passage: Psalm 96

February 27, 2021

Talking Mission with Walter Wood

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Audio

April 8, 2018

Being on Mission

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Guest Minister Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 19:1–19:10

August 6, 2017

Own Your Obedience

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 2:12–2:18

January 29, 2017

Good News: To Be Trusted and Told

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Connect Global Missions Conference Topic: Sermons Passage: Isaiah 40:1–40:11

April 3, 2016

The Gospel's Good Effects

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Guest Minister Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 1:1–1:14

March 13, 2016

A Wayward Son and a Flawed Father

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Guest Minister Topic: Sermons Passage: 2 Samuel 14:25–14:27, 2 Samuel 15:7–15:8, 2 Samuel 15:30, 2 Samuel 18:5, 2 Samuel 18:32–18:33

September 13, 2015

Coming Home

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Crown We're Called to Follow Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:13–2:23

December 24, 2014

Christmas Eve

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons

December 21, 2014

Mary: A Young Woman Trying to Figure Things Out

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: People Like Us Topic: Sermons Passage: Luke 1:26–1:38

December 14, 2014

Joseph: A Good Man with a Dilemma

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: People Like Us Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 1:18–1:25

November 30, 2014

The Wise Men: Scientists on a Mission

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: People Like Us Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:12

November 23, 2014

A Passion for Grace: The Jerusalem Council

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 15:1–15:35

November 16, 2014

A Passion for the Church

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 14:1–14:23

October 19, 2014

The Availability of Philip

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 8:26–8:40

October 12, 2014

Delegation: The Rise of the Deacons

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 6:1–6:7

September 21, 2014

The Healthy Church

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 2:42–2:47

September 14, 2014

The Holy Spirit Comes

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 2:1–2:41

September 7, 2014

Preparation for an Extraordinary Mission

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Acts: Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 1:1–1:11

August 24, 2014

A Hedge Against Greed

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: He's Got the Whole World Topic: Sermons Passage: Luke 12:13–12:21

August 17, 2014

The Health-Giving Benefits of Generosity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: He's Got the Whole World Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Timothy 6:6–6:19

August 10, 2014

The Heart of Generosity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: He's Got the Whole World Topic: Sermons

August 3, 2014

He's Got the Whole World

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: He's Got the Whole World Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 25:14–25:30

July 20, 2014

Redemption at the Gate

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Goodness of God in the Hardships of Life Topic: Sermons Passage: Ruth 4:1–4:12

July 13, 2014

Matchmaking and the Sovereignty of God

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Goodness of God in the Hardships of Life Topic: Sermons Passage: Ruth 3:1–3:18

June 29, 2014

A Tale of Two Women

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Goodness of God in the Hardships of Life Topic: Sermons Passage: Ruth 1:19–1:22

June 15, 2014

Men Behaving Good-ly

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Father's Day Topic: Sermons Passage: Titus 2:1–2:14

May 11, 2014

Every Woman's Potential

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Mother's Day Topic: Sermons Passage: Proverbs 31:10–31:31

May 4, 2014

Heaven Is Just a Bus Stop

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35–15:53

April 27, 2014

I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 1:13–1:14

April 20, 2014

The Rise of the Church as Evidence for the Resurrection

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:3–15:8

March 30, 2014

"I Believe in the Holy Spirit:" Who is the Holy Spirit and What is aTrinity?

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: John 16:5–16:15

March 23, 2014

Judgment Day: He Shall Come to Judge the Living and the Dead

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:13–3:15

March 16, 2014

He Ascended into Heaven and Sits on the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty-How Can You Believe in Heaven?

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Luke 24:50–24:53

March 9, 2014

The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Luke 24:1–24:49

March 2, 2014

Crucified, Dead and Buried. He descended into Hell

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 26:36–26:46

February 16, 2014

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilot

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: John 18:28–19:16

February 9, 2014

How Can You Believe in a Virgin Birth (or any miracle for that matter)?

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 1:21–1:23

January 19, 2014

"I Believe In God The Father Almighty"

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Creed: How Can You Believe This Stuff? Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 6:9–6:13

January 12, 2014

The Slaughter of the Innocents in Bethlehem

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:13–2:18

January 5, 2014

Charity: More than Giving

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1–13:13

December 22, 2013

O Come All Ye Faithful and What About the Unfaithful?

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: A Christmas Playlist Topic: Sermons

December 15, 2013

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: A Christmas Playlist Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 2:1–2:3

December 8, 2013

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: Exiles Returning Home

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: A Christmas Playlist Topic: Sermons Passage: Isaiah 40:1–40:5

November 24, 2013

Becoming a People of Hope

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: Titus 2:11–2:13

November 17, 2013

Vices and Virtues: Prudence

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: Proverbs 1:1–1:7

November 3, 2013

Fortitiude

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: Joshua 1:6–1:9

October 13, 2013

Pride: The Great Sin

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: James 4:5–4:7

October 6, 2013

Greed

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Timothy 6:1–6:21

September 22, 2013

Deadly Sin Three: Anger-Under Control or Out of Control

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 4:26–4:27

September 15, 2013

Sloth: The Ambivalence of Apathy, The Barrenness of Busyness

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: Proverbs 6:6–6:11

September 8, 2013

Deadly Sin 1-Gluttony (Eating More and Not Feeling Full)

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Vices and Virtues Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:31

August 25, 2013

Perspectives On Same Sex Marriage

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Same-Sex Revolution Topic: Sermons Passage: Genesis 1:26–2:24

August 18, 2013

Perspectives on Homosexuality

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Same-Sex Revolution Topic: Sermons Passage: Romans 1:18–1:32

August 11, 2013

The Same Sex Revolution

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Same-Sex Revolution Topic: Sermons Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28

July 28, 2013

Jesus Plants a Church

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: John 1:35–1:51

June 23, 2013

Prayer, Conduct, Speech

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Colossians: Purpose, Freedom and Assurance Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 4:2–4:6

June 9, 2013

A New Way of Living

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Colossians: Purpose, Freedom and Assurance Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 3:1–3:17

May 26, 2013

Assurance & Faith

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Colossians: Purpose, Freedom and Assurance Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 2:1–2:7

May 19, 2013

A Purpose for Life

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Colossians: Purpose, Freedom and Assurance Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 1:15–1:29

May 12, 2013

The Gospel's Good Effects

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Colossians: Purpose, Freedom and Assurance Topic: Sermons Passage: Colossians 1:1–1:14

May 5, 2013

Learning Contentment in a Culture Programmed for Discontent

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 4:10–4:23

April 28, 2013

Don't Worry Be Joyful

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 4:1–4:9

April 14, 2013

New Values and A New Goal

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 3:1–3:11

April 7, 2013

The Philippian Workout

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 2:12–2:30

March 31, 2013

Good News, Resurrection Appearances, New Life

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Easter Sunday Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1–15:11

March 24, 2013

The Pathway to Unity: Humility and How to Get It

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 2:1–2:11

March 10, 2013

Thanks for the Generosity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Philippians 1:1–1:11

March 3, 2013

Fighting the Good Fight

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 16:10–16:20

February 17, 2013

Jesus Plants a Church

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Global Missions Conference Topic: Sermons Passage: John 1:35–1:51

February 3, 2013

New Children and New Parents

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: The Letter to the Philippians: Joy in the Journey Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 6:1–6:4

January 13, 2013

Walk in the Light

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 5:3–5:14

January 6, 2013

A Life of Love

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 5:1–5:2

December 16, 2012

Scandal 3: Out-of-Control King Goes Off on Children

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Advent: Scandal in the Headlines, Hope for the Heart Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:18

December 9, 2012

Scandal 2: Long-Awaited King Born in Feeding Trough

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Advent: Scandal in the Headlines, Hope for the Heart Topic: Sermons Passage: Luke 2:1–2:7

December 2, 2012

Scandal 1: Unmarried Local Jewish Girl Expecting

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Advent: Scandal in the Headlines, Hope for the Heart Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 1:18–1:25

November 18, 2012

Gifts for Diversity, Growth to Maturity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 4:7–4:16

November 11, 2012

Walking Worthy of Our Calling

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 4:1–4:6

November 4, 2012

A Prayer for Power

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 3:14–3:21

October 28, 2012

The Bible and the Ballot Box

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Romans 13:1–13:4

October 21, 2012

The Mystery of the Gospel

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 3:1–3:13

October 14, 2012

God's New Community-Two Become One

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 2:11–2:22

September 23, 2012

Every Spiritual Blessing-Part Two

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 1:9–1:13

September 16, 2012

Every Spiritual Blessings-Part 1

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: God's New Community Topic: Sermons Passage: Ephesians 1:3–1:14

August 19, 2012

The End of the World

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 19:6–20:15

August 5, 2012

The Evil Woman

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 17:1–17:18

July 29, 2012

Seven Bowls of Wrath

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 16:1–16:21

June 24, 2012

Two Witnesses

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 11:1–11:19

June 10, 2012

A Masterpiece Mystery

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 10:1–10:11

June 3, 2012

A Vision of Sin's Insanity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 9:1–9:21

May 27, 2012

The Seventh Seal: The Power of Prayer at Work

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 8:1–8:13

May 13, 2012

The Heartbreak of Infertility

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1–1:20

May 6, 2012

Life Between Two Suppers: The Seven Seals

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 6:1–6:17

April 15, 2012

A Doorway to Heaven

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 4:1–4:11

April 8, 2012

Hope for the Most Hopeless Cases

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Easter Sunday Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 9:1–9:22

April 1, 2012

The Eighth Letter: NCCC

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Acts 2:42–2:47

March 25, 2012

Laodicia: Neither Cold Nor Hot

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 3:14–3:22

March 18, 2012

Philadelphia: A Weak Church with Great Opportunity

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 3:7–3:13

March 4, 2012

Thyatira: Mixing Busineses, Pleasure and Religion

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 2:18–2:29

February 12, 2012

A Hard Place to Keep the Faith

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 2:12–2:17

February 5, 2012

The Suffering Church

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Revelation: More Than Conquerors Topic: Sermons Passage: Revelation 2:8–2:11

January 15, 2012

The Slaughter of Innocents

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:16–2:18

January 8, 2012

The Ephinany: Revelation of Christ to the Gentiles

Speaker: Walter Wood, Jr. Series: Special Topics Topic: Sermons Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:16