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Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church

272 episodes

2 days ago

Have you ever hidden your deepest struggles, afraid of what others might think? Pastor Shawn courageously shares his own battle with alcohol, people-pleasing, and defensiveness, revealing how Jesus transforms our shame into hope. Through the biblical story of the man with the withered hand, Shawn illustrates how healing begins when we stop pretending and stretch out our brokenness to Jesus. Ready for real transformation? This raw, honest message shows how bringing our hurts into the light lea...

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Have you ever hidden your deepest struggles, afraid of what others might think? Pastor Shawn courageously shares his own battle with alcohol, people-pleasing, and defensiveness, revealing how Jesus transforms our shame into hope. Through the biblical story of the man with the withered hand, Shawn illustrates how healing begins when we stop pretending and stretch out our brokenness to Jesus. Ready for real transformation? This raw, honest message shows how bringing our hurts into the light lea...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/272)

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

I Can't Do This On My Own (Hope and Healing - Week 2)

Have you ever hidden your deepest struggles, afraid of what others might think? Pastor Shawn courageously shares his own battle with alcohol, people-pleasing, and defensiveness, revealing how Jesus transforms our shame into hope. Through the biblical story of the man with the withered hand, Shawn illustrates how healing begins when we stop pretending and stretch out our brokenness to Jesus. Ready for real transformation? This raw, honest message shows how bringing our hurts into the light lea...

2 days ago

30 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

One of Those People (Hope and Healing - Week 1)

What if your soul's deepest thirst could finally be quenched? In this powerful message, Shawn Green uses the striking contrast between murky, contaminated water and pure, living water to illuminate our desperate search for satisfaction. Drawing from Jeremiah 2, he reveals how we all drink from "broken cisterns"—harmful habits and empty pursuits—while God offers the pure, living water our souls truly crave. As Shawn launches a transformative series on recovery and healing, he invites everyone ...

1 week ago

33 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

He Became Our Savior (He Became - Week 4)

Have you ever felt too far gone for God's love? In this powerful message, Grant takes us deep into the parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing how Jesus became our Savior by meeting us in our brokenness. Through vivid cultural insights and personal stories, Grant unpacks three crucial roadblocks we must overcome to fully embrace God's grace: acknowledging our spiritual poverty, understanding our position before God, and believing in His endless forgiveness. This transformative message reminds ...

1 week ago

32 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

He Became Light (He Became - Week 3)

Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room during the holidays? Pastor Shawn shares a powerful reminder that while we may only remember a handful of Christmas gifts, we never forget the people who were present. Through touching personal memories of Nintendo blisters and his mom's snort-laugh, he illuminates the profound truth that presence matters more than presents. Drawing from John 1:14, Shawn reveals how Jesus' incarnation—God moving into our neighborhood—means we're never truly alone in ...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

He Became a Servant (He Became - Week 2 - Matt Nussbaum)

Have you ever wondered what true power looks like? Pastor Matt challenges our cultural assumptions by exploring how Jesus—God himself—chose to empty himself of divine privileges to serve humanity. Through practical examples, from M&M sharing to late-night dish washing, Matt reveals how letting go of our rights, embracing servanthood, and choosing humility can transform our holiday tensions into opportunities for Christ-like love. If you're wrestling with difficult relationships this Chris...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

He Came to Chaos (He Became - Week 1)

Have you ever felt your world spinning out of control? In a powerful message delivered during an unexpected online service, Shawn shares how even Antarctica-beating winter weather reveals God's invitation to find refuge in Him. Through Psalm 46's vivid imagery of mountains crumbling and seas roaring, Shawn unpacks how life's disruptions—from minor inconveniences to major crises—can actually draw us closer to God. Drawing from personal reflection and Scripture, he reveals how surrendering our ...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Hope of Generosity (Open Handed - Week 4)

Have you ever wondered what true financial freedom looks like through God's eyes? In this powerful message, Ron Blue joins Pastor Shawn to unpack how the early Macedonian church's radical generosity—even amid extreme poverty—reveals a transformative truth: our hope lies not in what we possess, but in who possesses us. Through candid conversations with students and faith leaders, we discover that financial contentment flows from holding everything with open hands, recognizing God's ownership. ...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Health of Generosity

Have you ever felt trapped by the endless pursuit of "enough"? In this powerful message, Shawn shows how true financial freedom isn't about having a bigger pie—it's about contentment with what God provides. Through a creative pie-cutting demonstration and practical wisdom from Scripture, Shawn reveals how godliness with contentment leads to genuine gain, while chasing wealth can pierce us with grief. Whether you're financially stressed or stable, discover God's blueprint for handling money wi...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Habits of Generosity (Open Handed - Week 2)

What if trusting God with your finances could unlock deeper peace and joy than any purchase ever could? In this compelling message, Matt shares a vulnerable story about accidentally over-tithing and discovering that God cares more about our hearts than our money. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he explores how biblical giving isn't about meeting budgets—it's about developing life-giving financial habits that free us to experience God's abundance. Whether you're wrestling with ...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Heart of Generosity (Open Handed - Week 1)

Have you ever wondered what true treasure looks like in a world obsessed with earthly wealth? Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, Tom shares how Jesus' teachings in Matthew 6 challenge us to radically rethink our priorities. Drawing from personal experiences and powerful illustrations—including a moving story of POW camp transformation through unexpected generosity—he reveals how choosing the right master, embracing generosity, and focusing on heavenly treasures can illuminate our...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

More Than... Conquerors (More Than - Week 9)

Can anything truly separate you from God's boundless love? In a powerful journey through Scripture, Shawn traces God's unwavering love from Creation to Christ's sacrifice to eternity, anchored in Romans 8's bold declaration. Through stories of redemption—from Noah's ark to the prodigal son—he reveals how God's compassion persistently pursues us despite our failures. Whether facing trials, doubts, or life's darkest valleys, this message will deepen your confidence in being "more than conqueror...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

If God is For Us (More Than - Week 8)

Have you ever questioned if God's love could truly extend to someone like you? In this powerful message, Pastor Shawn unpacks Paul's rhetorical masterpiece in Romans 8, revealing how God has already made up His mind about you through Jesus. Through vivid courtroom imagery and personal stories of seeking grace, Shawn illuminates the transformative truth that nothing can separate us from God's love—not our past mistakes, present struggles, or future stumbles. This message will liberate you from...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Working with God for God (More Than - Week 7)

Have you ever felt stuck between life's struggles and God's promises? In Romans 8, Matt explores how God actively works for our good in this "in-between" space. Through powerful personal stories and pastoral insight, Matt reveals that we're not just waiting passively—we're destined to be transformed into Christ's image. Whether you're wrestling with doubt, sin, or disappointment, discover how God sees your true glory and won't stop until His work in you is complete. Join us for this encouragi...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Hope in the Waiting (More Than - Week 6)

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that words fail and only sighs remain? In a powerful exploration of Romans 8, Shawn reveals how even our wordless groans become profound prayers through the Holy Spirit's divine translation. Drawing from the imagery of creation's birth pains, he illuminates the tension Christians experience between present suffering and future glory. Whether facing global conflicts or personal pain, this message offers hope: our sighs aren't wasted—they're sacred conver...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Eager Expectation (Week 5 - Shawn Green)

What if the pain you're feeling right now isn't the end of your story? In Romans 8, Shawn illuminates how our present sufferings pale in comparison to the glory ahead—where creation itself eagerly awaits restoration alongside God's children. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Shawn reveals how Jesus is reversing sin's curse, promising a future without tears, death, or decay. Whether you're grieving, questioning, or simply tired of carrying life's weight, this message offers fresh ...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Alive and Set Free (More Than - Week 2 - Shawn Green)

Have you ever felt weighed down by labels others put on you—or worse, the ones you put on yourself? Pastor Shawn shares a powerful message from Romans 8:1-4 about breaking free from condemnation through Christ. Drawing from a touching story about watching his daughters play with childlike freedom, he reveals how Satan tries to burden us with false identities while God offers a new label: "alive and free." Ready to trade shame for freedom? This transformative message shows how Christ's work on...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Spirit : Leads (More Than - Week 4- Beth Long)

What if the Holy Spirit's presence in your life could transform every moment into an adventure of divine guidance? In this powerful message, Beth explores Romans 8:12-17, revealing how the Holy Spirit leads us beyond mere religious checklists to a vibrant, Spirit-led life. Through compelling insights about Roman adoption customs and personal stories, she illuminates how we're not just saved, but adopted as co-heirs with Christ—receiving both a future inheritance and the Holy Spirit's present ...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

The Spirit : Gives Life (More Than - Week 3)

Ever wonder what true spiritual freedom feels like? In Romans 8, Matt explores the stark contrast between living by the flesh versus the Spirit—where one path leads to death, and the other to life and peace. Through compelling insights about God's loving tone and transformative power, Matt reveals how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives within believers, offering freedom from shame and struggle. Whether you're feeling stuck or seeking more, this message illuminates the vibra...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Forgiven and Set Free (More Than - Week 1 - Shawn Green)

Have you ever felt like your life needed a fresh start? In Romans, Paul unveils the explosive power of the Gospel to transform lives—like spiritual dynamite in God's hands. Shawn shares how this ancient letter speaks directly to our modern struggles with identity, shame, and suffering. Through personal stories of his grandmother's quilting and family history with actual dynamite, he illuminates how God's grace doesn't just give us a second chance—it makes us entirely new. Don't miss this firs...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast

Stand Your Ground (Into the Storm - Week 3 - Shawn Green)

What does unwavering faith look like in life's fiercest storms? Through Daniel's remarkable story of the lions' den, Pastor Shawn reveals how this ancient hero's response to crisis offers profound wisdom for today. Drawing parallels between Daniel's predicament and his own daughter's memorable "blob" mishap at camp, Shawn illuminates how we often grasp desperately for control when life feels unstable. Yet Daniel's secret wasn't found in retreat or rebellion—it was in maintaining his daily dis...

4 months ago

36 minutes