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Jan02

A Fresh Start, New Life in Christ Jesus

It is a winter wonderland at Woodland Beach as we move into 2026, fresh snow, fresh air, and the excitement of moving into a New Year New Years is a customary time to reflect, individually or with others, on how we are doing physically, socially, emotionally, and professionally, to give ourselves a critical appraisal and a tune-up, and therefore many of us engage in the common practice of making New Year’s resolutions.  Some will resolve to live healthier through dietary changes

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Nov04

Wrapping Up 2025

On Thanksgiving Sunday as we wrapped up the 99th year of the Church’s presence in Woodland Beach we reflected on the wonderful blessings and spiritual growth that the church community shared in 2025. So many generous individuals contributed in impressive ways to enable the church to continue the weekly Sunday services. We had thirteen different speakers who shared their individual backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, insights, and reflections based on their personal scripture selections. We had a refreshing mix of traditional, contemporary, and

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Oct12

I Am So Glad I’m Part of the Family of God

Philippians 2:1-11 Good Morning and HAPPY THANKSGIVING . . . once again! Four weeks ago after sharing thoughts from the book of Titus with you, I began to think about what I was going to preach on this morning. You who were here that day might remember that God wants us to love what is good, teach what is good, set an example by doing good, go about doing good, and to be eager to do what is good. If you went

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Aug24

“Why I Believe”

Q: What are MY reasons for belief in God, Father, Son/Saviour/ Holy Spirit… 1. Psalm 19:1-6 The Heavens declare  the glory of God …The Creator cf. Romans 1:19-21.  Psalm 19:7-14 2. The Book God has given me reveals His plans. 3. I believe because of the Historical fact of Christ’s Resurrection John 11:25 cf. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 4. I believe because of the Bible’s promises of Salvation thru Repentance and Believing and thru answered Prayer. John 3:16 Acts 2:21 Revelation 3:20 John 1:12… John Bunner  

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Aug10

Guard Your Heart

  “Guard Your Heart”     (Complement the “Guard Your Mind” sermon of July 13) Proverbs 4:23  “Above all else,guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Colossians 3:1-2, 12-17:  “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ……  “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called

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Jun29

So Great Salvation

Hebrews 2:3 1. MAN THE PRISONER and his need to escape fromThe consequences of the Fall (Romans 5: 12,15,17,19)His past (Romans 3:23)The power of Satan (Romans 7)Sins punishment (Romans 6:23) 2. GOD THE PROVIDER – So great Salvation Great because God provided itBecause of what it cost (Isaiah 53)Because it brings forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:7 & 9)Brings me into God’s family (John 3:3&7)Promises Eternal life (John 3:16)Because it is offered to all (John 3:16) 3. PROCRASTINATION AN ARCH ENEMYNeglecting because of fearNeglecting

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Aug24

Puzzling Thoughts

Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction, My wife and I have recently engaged in the pastime of doing puzzles together.  I have realized that in the challenge of puzzles, there are  many analogies to my  Christian life. In the challenges of life Christ offers us an foundation that proves trustworthy.  This is in  contrast to our culture, which offers formulas in the futile attempt to avoid the challenges of life. As a Christian, our foundation is the sure knowledge that -God is with us in Christ, -Christ truly identifies with

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