Dogwood Church Podcast

This message centers on a fundamental question we all face as we step into new chapters of life: how do we move forward successfully in God's way? Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:22, we're given a remarkably simple yet profound formula for spiritual success—run away from the bad, run toward the good, and do it with the right people. The imagery is striking: we're not called to casually stroll away from...

We are living proof of the power of the gospel, each carrying a story of transformation that deserves to be shared. This message challenges us to make spiritual conversations a normal part of our daily lives rather than something we avoid or feel awkward about. Drawing from Colossians 4:2-6, we're reminded that Paul, even while imprisoned, asked for prayer not for his release but for...

Unity in Christ isn't something that just happens to us—it's something we actively pursue with intentional devotion. Drawing from Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17 and the early church's example in Acts 2, we discover that true Christian unity requires us to make every effort and devote ourselves wholeheartedly to belonging to one another. This means moving beyond simply attending church to...

This message takes us deep into Jesus's prayer in John 17, where He asks the Father that all believers would be one—just as He and the Father are one. But what does this unity actually look like? We discover that Christian unity isn't about creating one massive organizational structure or demanding that everyone look, worship, or think exactly alike. Instead, it's something far more profound: a...

Where You’re Known...and Loved AnywayThis message centers on one of humanity's deepest longings: the desire to belong. Drawing from Jesus's prayer in John 17:20-23, we explore how Christ prayed for a supernatural unity among all believers—a oneness that mirrors the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The challenge we face is profound: something within our human hearts compels...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the cornerstone of our faith, transforming everything we know about God, ourselves, and the world around us. This message walks us through the dramatic events of that first Easter weekend, from the crucifixion on Friday afternoon to the empty tomb discovered on Sunday morning. We witness the courage of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, both secret...

This Palm Sunday message reminds us that our salvation comes with a divine assignment. Drawing from Jesus's prayer in John 17, we discover that we aren't simply rescued from sin and left to wait for heaven—we're sent on mission. Just as the Father sent Jesus into the world, so Jesus sends us with the same authority and purpose. The challenge isn't whether we'll volunteer for this mission, but...