
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church Podcast
Podcast messages from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington, Indiana
Episodes
233 episodes
The Church and The Lampstands (Unshakable - Week 2)
In his sermon, Shawn Green emphasizes the dangers of drifting away from faith, highlighting how small compromises can lead to significant detours in our spiritual lives. He uses the story of Rich Van Pham, who drifted off course while sailing d...
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33:22

Episode 4 – Lucas Calhoun: Slowing Down to Hear God
Shawn sits down with Lucas Calhoun to talk about spiritual rhythms, everyday faith, and the small steps that lead to big growth. Lucas shares how slowing down helped him hear God more clearly, and how morning Bible study, leadership, and family...
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Episode 4
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Can Revelation be Simplified? (Unshakable - Week 1)
Greg begins by expressing gratitude for the hospitality he received and introduces the theme of the sermon, which is an overview of the book of Revelation. He emphasizes two initial principles for studying Revelation: approaching it with humili...
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35:51

Episode 3 – Braden and Evy Chapman: Marriage on Mission
In this honest and lighthearted episode, Shawn talks with Evy and Braden Chapman about discipline, calling, and living on mission as a married couple. From their own journeys of faith to how they disciple others, Evy and Braden share what it lo...
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Does the Resurrection matter? (Easter 2025)
On Easter Sunday, Shawn Green reminds us of the profound meaning behind the phrase "eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die." While this sentiment suggests living for the moment, Shawn highlights that true fulfillment can only be found in ...
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Episode 2 – Kelley Dawson: Joy in the Middle of the Mess
In this episode, Shawn talks with Kelley Dawson about identity, foster care, and the faith it takes to keep showing up. Kelley shares her journey of learning to root her worth in God, not her achievements, and how God has used both challenges a...
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Episode 2
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53:09

Guided Journey to the Cross
🎧 Guided Journey to the CrossPrepare your heart for Easter through a six-part audio experience that invites you to walk with Jesus through His final days. Guided Journey to the Cross weaves together Scripture, prayer, and re...
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Share Your Story, Point To His (Ripple Effect - Week 3)
In his sermon, Shawn reflects on his transformative experience at Camp Illiana, where he found his identity and purpose through Jesus, emphasizing the importance of personal stories in evangelism. He encourages the congregation that everyone ha...
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Episode 1 – Claire Roth: Faith in the Waiting
In the first episode of our six-part season, Shawn sits down with Claire Roth to talk about life, faith, the pain of loss, and the goodness of God. If you’ve ever wondered, “God, where are you and what are you doing,” we think Claire’s story wi...
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Episode 1
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Eat Like Jesus
In Matt's sermon, he emphasizes the importance of eating together as a way to build connections and share conversations about Jesus, highlighting that meals often create opportunities for meaningful interactions. He uses the story of Jesus dini...
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36:13

Pray First, Listen Well
Shawn Green emphasized the importance of being actively involved in evangelism, placing individuals at the center of God's strategy to reach others rather than delegating the responsibility to the church or preachers. He highlighted the need fo...
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36:55

Praying for Boldness (Humble and Hungry - Week 7)
Matt Nussbaum's sermon focused on the theme of boldness in prayer and sharing faith. He highlighted the "wow" moments from the Bible, particularly Peter and John's miraculous healing of a lame man, as they faced opposition from religious leader...
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30:46

Celebration and Gratitude (Humble and Hungry - Week 6)
Shawn discusses the importance of celebration and gratitude in our lives, particularly during difficult times. He emphasizes that these practices help reorient our hearts from our feelings to the truth of who God is, encouraging the congregatio...
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36:23

Battle Ready (Humble and Hungry - Week 5)
Maggie Mobley shares a personal story from her childhood, reflecting on a baseball game interrupted by a storm, where her mother’s protective instincts became a powerful example of how God provides safety in life's challenges. She emphasizes th...
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Standing in the Gap (Humble and Hungry - Week 4)
In his sermon, Matt Nussbaum emphasizes the importance of prayer and discusses how we can pray for others by modeling our actions after Jesus' intercessions. He outlines five key prayers that Jesus made for us in John 17: may we be one, protect...
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A New Direction (Humble and Hungry - Week 3)
Shawn Green's sermon focuses on the theme of repentance within the context of prayer, as part of the series "Humble and Hungry." He shares a humorous story about a boy trying to manipulate God for a new bike, emphasizing that true prayer should...
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30:33

Boldly Asking (Humble and Hungry - Week 2)
Shawn encourages the congregation to persist in prayer despite challenges and doubts, using the analogy of the persistent widow to illustrate that God is more attentive than an unjust judge. He emphasizes the importance of being humble and hung...
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31:44

Discerning the Voice of God (Humble and Hungry - Week 1)
Shawn introduces a new seven-week series titled "Humble and Hungry," focusing on making prayer practical. He emphasizes that prayer doesn't have to be poetic but should be consistently practiced, encouraging attendees to embrace the awkwardness...
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27:57

Together (Flourish - Week 5)
Matt Nussbaum emphasizes the importance of love among believers in his sermon, pointing out that Jesus commanded his followers to love one another actively, reflecting on John 15. He reflects on personal experiences, noting the difficulty of lo...
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29:58

Pruned (Flourish - Week 4)
In his sermon, Shawn discusses the theme of change and transformation as illustrated by the pruning process in John chapter 15. He highlights how people often resist change due to a preference for the status quo and an overestimation of their o...
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34:09

Sustained (Flourish - Week 3)
In the sermon, Shawn shares the story of Kylie, who realized after nurturing a fake plant for two years that it was not real, paralleling this to how we often invest time and energy into "fake vines" in life that promise satisfaction but ultima...
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35:01

Connected (Flourish - Week 1)
Shawn Green shares a profound message about the importance of prioritizing connection with Jesus over mere productivity through the story of Mary and Martha. While Martha busies herself with hospitality for Jesus and his disciples, Mary chooses...
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27:28

Rooted in the Word (Flourish - Week 1)
Matt emphasizes that everyone is present for a purpose and encourages the congregation to read the Bible to hear from God. He introduces the topic of flourishing, contrasting it with the paths of destruction and righteousness as described in Ps...
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34:46
