Woodland Christian Church
Sermons and more from Woodland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a progressive, open and affirming congregation in Lexington, Kentucky.
Episodes
111 episodes
Deep Roots, Open Doors: Come, Holy Spirit! | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Acts 2:1-21. On this Pentecost Sunday, Woodland Christian Church celebrates 117 years of faithful ministry, and a long-awaited homecoming! Together we explore how the Holy Spirit g...
Ezra 3:10-13 | David Shirey
In this week’s sermon, Rev. David shares a message from Ezra 3:10-13. It’s Homecoming for the people of Israel. Exiled for decades in Babylon, they are now back home - with a mix of nostalgia for what was and anticipation for what is t...
Show Me Something Good | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from John 14:8-14. On the sixth Sunday of Easter, Philip asks Jesus to show him God. When words are not enough, Jesus points to the works themselves– signs of healing, partnership, and ...
Woodland Memory 5-Woodland Christian Church
In the spring of 1908, Lexington couldn’t contain what was happening. Crowds packed into churches, then spilled into the Woodland Auditorium as a fiery revival swept the city. Night after night, voices rose, convictions deepened, and somethi...
Deep Roots, Open Doors | Christy Jo Harber 5.3.26
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 4:14-21. On this fifth Sunday of Easter, we begin our stewardship season in a spirit of homecoming– celebrating our return to our deep roots and open doors. In Luke’s gospel w...
Woodland Memory 4-The Christian Church in Lexington
In this episode, we trace the origins of the Christian Church in Lexington—from a small gathering of just twenty-four members in 1816 to a growing movement that helped shape the city itself. Set against the backdrop of a frontier town becomi...
Woodland Memory 3-“Raccoon” John Smith
In this episode, we meet “Raccoon” John Smith—the frontier preacher who helped bring the early Disciples movement to life. Unpolished but unforgettable, Smith had a rare gift for making faith plain and compelling. Through vivid sermons, bold...
Woodland Memory 2-Cane Ridge "Communion"
In this episode, we step into the heat and dust of the 1801 Cane Ridge “Communion”—a frontier gathering that drew thousands and helped ignite the American Restoration Movement. Against a backdrop of isolation and moral uncertainty, a new mes...
Woodland Memory 1-Woodland Church Restored Sanctuary
In this episode, we return to April 1924—the night Woodland’s sanctuary first opened. By candlelight, hundreds entered a darkened space, each person bringing their own light and voice into a shared act of worship. That moment defined more th...
Resurrecting Peace | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from John 20:19-31. On the fourth Sunday of Easter we encounter Thomas who invites us to move through doubt and into the daily and lifelong work of resurrecting peace in our hearts, rel...
A Living Hope | David Shirey, 4.19.26
In this sermon based on the majestic opening verses of 1 Peter (1:3-9), Rev. David Shirey introduces us to one of the most wondrous gifts of Easter – "a living hope." Anyone interested in The Easter Makeover? Good news! It's free for t...
Saturday Christians | Rev. Dave Carr
Today, guest pastor Dave Carr reads a scripture from Luke 24. He shares a message, saying our faith is empowered by the resurrection, and that there is hope in the empty tomb.This sermon was preached on April 12, 202...
Tell Me Something Good: Alive in the world | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from John 20:1-18. On this Easter Sunday, we step into the resurrection story where Mary encounters the risen Christ in the garden and everything changes. As we celebrate a historic ret...
Tell Me Something Good: inspiring us to act | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Mark 11:1-11. On this Palm Sunday, we step into the Gospel of Mark that begins Holy Week– a story not meant to be watched from a distance, but to be lived fully! As crowds shout “H...
Tell Me Something Good: Rooted in justice, mercy, & faithfulness | David Shirey 3.22.26
In this week’s sermon, Rev. David shares a message from John 8:2-11 based on the story of the woman caught in adultery. Rev. David Shirey laments the misuse of Scripture and abuse of justice. What Jesus says and does evidences restorative ra...
Tell Me Something Good: Protection & Care for the Vulnerable | Christy Jo Harber 3.15.26
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Matthew 19:13-15. When Jesus tells the disciples to “let the children come,” he isn’t just offering a sentimental moment– he’s turning the world’s values upside down. Together we e...
Tell Me Something Good: Together, the Impossible is Possible | Christy Jo Harber 3.8.26
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Mark 6:32-44. What happens when compassion meets community? When we move beyond scarcity and share what we have, we discover that God’s abundance is already in our midst and togeth...
Tell Me Something Good: Crossroads to Connection | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Matthew 25:35-40. On the second Sunday of Lent we explore how life’s crossroads– personal, communal, and national can become invitations to deeper connection. Jesus reminds us that...
Tell Me Something Good: The Wedding in Cana | David Shirey
In this week’s sermon, Rev. David shares a message from John 2:1-11. John tells us something good about our God who delights in people enjoying life to the fullest, acts to preserve the dignity of all, and acts to advantage all with aboundin...
From Holy Wow to Holy Work | Christy Jo Harber
In this week’s sermon, Rev. Christy Jo shares a message from Luke 9:28-36. On this Transfiguration Sunday, we journey with Jesus and the disciples up the mountain and witness a dazzling “holy wow” moment. The light isn’t given to be containe...