Woodland Presbyterian Church Memphis

THE GENEROUS LIFE: Giving Cheerfully

Rev. Matt Miller (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Our generosity is driven by joy, not guilt. In this final message on The Generous Life, Paul calls the Church to give in a ‘hilarious’ manner, that is cheerfully. Our giving should be the same.

THE GENEROUS LIFE: Changing Culture

Rev. Matt Miller (2 Corinthians 8:1-15) We may not realize it but we all have a certain kind of culture. It’s usually only noticeable when we find ourselves outside our culture. The Bible calls us to create a culture of generosity. They way this happens is by grace. In this letter, Paul reminds the Corinthians all that God had done for them in Christ, which leads them to generosity.

THE GENEROUS LIFE: The Simple Mindset

Rev. Matt Miller (Matthew 19:16-26) This week we revisit Richard Foster’s book Celebration of Discipline with the act of simplicity. Complexity isn’t all bad but it can lead to malfunction. In his chapter on simplicity, Foster reminds us of what the rich young ruler learned when Jesus taught him about generosity. 

THE GENEROUS LIFE: A Lavish God

Rev. Matt Miller (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Generosity begins with understanding how much God has given to us. As we realize and remember his wonderful blessings, we are able to think about all our resources as something to share. 

 

LOVING LIFE: That You May Know

Rev. Matt Miller (1 John 5:13-21) As our series on 1 John comes to a close, John wants to remind us of what we can be certain of, what we know. Repeatedly, John has reminded us that we can have confidence in Christ and who he has called us to be. How important to know in a time with so much certainty. Today, he gives us four ways to have confidence in what we know.

LOVING LIFE: Unbelief on Trial

Rev. Matt Miller (1 John 5:6-12) Court TV and crime shows have always been popular on television. Stories that follow the good guys seeking justice captivate our minds and hearts. In this text, John is laying out the testimony for belief and we are invited in.

 

LOVING LIFE: Loving Loyalty

Rev. Matt Miller (1 John 5:1-5) The defining characteristic of a follower of Jesus is not how passionately she sings praise songs. It’s not how committed he is to bible study. It’s not regularly he attends worship. In this message, Pastor Matt talks about what John tells us is of paramount importance in the Christian life: obedience. 

LOVING LIFE: What is Love?

Rev. Matt Miller (1 John 4:7-21) “All we need is love.” It’s the refrain from a famous song but what does that even mean? It all depends on how you define love. In this passage, John is telling us some important things about love, namely that GOD is love. Listen in to learn how to apply this wonderful truth.

LOVING LIFE: Who is Greater?

Russell Jung (1 John 4:1-6) This sermon highlights the need to test the spirits regarding their teaching about Jesus, which means to test what people are saying about Jesus. Many people were teaching false things about Jesus when 1 John was written and many people are teaching false things about Jesus today so just as John encouraged his readers to test the teachers he is encouraging us to test what people are saying and seek the truth about Jesus, God’s son who did come in the flesh and who is greater than all other spirits.

LOVING LIFE: What Will My Heart Feel?

Russell Jung (1 John 3:11-24) Bitterness and anger arising from unforgiven hurt/ unmet expectations is something we all deal with. This sermon highlights how the Apostle John encourages us to repent of hate, cleanse our hearts and rest in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The story of Bart Millard from Mercy Me is used as an illustration for the hope we have to overcome hate and ultimately rest in the loving arms of Jesus.