Sunday Sermons
King of Kings is a family of faith who support and nurture each other with the goal of building a stronger community. Our door is open to all—we believe that worshiping, serving, and learning together brings us closer together and closer to God. Enjoy our sermons here, and to find out more about who we are visit kingofkingswoodbury.org.
Episodes
199 episodes
Why The Creed Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
A creed is a formal statement of religious beliefs. A set of guiding principles that dictate the believer’s actions. We are familiar with creeds like The Apostle’s Creed. These creeds are vital because they provide a concise and unified summary...
Why Leaving a Legacy Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
Your faith isn’t just for you, it’s a gift meant to be passed on. God calls us to live in a way that impacts not only the present, but also the generations that follow.Leaving a legacy of faith means planting seeds in the lives of others...
Why Memorization Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
Our scripture reading is based on the key Bible verses that our students learned this past week as part of their Vacation Bible School experience. These key verses help us to Explore the Nature of God. Just as our students were encouraged to me...
Why Perseverance Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek
Many of us know what it feels like to be tired. We carry grief, illness, caregiving responsibilities, unanswered prayers, and seasons that stretch on far longer than we expected.When we hear Paul's words about endurance, character, and h...
Why Forgiving Ourselves Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
We often talk about the importance of forgiving others but what about forgiving ourselves?For many of us, the deepest wounds aren’t from what others have done to us but from what we've done ourselves. The regret, the shame, “I should’ve ...
Why Forgiving Others Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek
Forgiveness still matters because forgiveness is Christ’s healing work: it tells the truth, releases revenge, and restores us to love.When Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive, he is asking a deeply human question. How much me...
Why Following Jesus Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
Following Jesus is more than a belief, it’s a daily decision that changes everything!Jesus invites us into a life of purpose, peace, and transformation; not just for eternity, but starting now.Jesus is worth our t...
Why The Holy Spirit Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek
On Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit — not as a vague force, an abstract doctrine, or an optional add-on to faith, but as God’s own living presence abiding with us and in us. In John 14, Jesus promises his disciples, “I will n...
Why Thanksgiving Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
Gratitude is more than good manners, it’s a spiritual weapon and a posture of the heart that honors God. We don’t give thanks because life is always easy. We give thanks because God is always good. Thanksgiving shifts our focus from what we lac...
Why Grace Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
Jesus offers us a grace that is deep, undeserved, and constant. It’s the kind of grace that meets us in our weakness, lifts us from shame and reminds us we are loved not for what we do, but for who He is. God’s grace isn’t just for salvation; i...
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Why Sabbath Rest Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek
In a world that teaches us how to stop but not how to truly rest, God invites us into something deeper. Sabbath is more than taking a break—it is learning to rest not from our work, but in Jesus.From the very beginning, God wove rest int...
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Why Prayer Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
If God already knows everything... Why should I pray?It's a deep and honest question and we’re not alone in wondering. A lot of people have asked this. But here’s the beautiful thing, prayer isn’t about informing God, it’s about transfor...
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Why Service Still Matters // Pastor Jon Larson
In a world that constantly pushes us to seek comfort, recognition, and personal gain, service can feel inconvenient, even unnecessary. But Scripture paints a very different picture. Jesus himself chose a life of humble service so what does that...
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Why Spiritual Growth Still Matters // Pastor Amelia Houdek
What if spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder—but noticing what’s already shaping you? In this message, we explore how faith is not meant to remain shallow, but to deepen over time as we are shaped into the likeness of Christ. Drawing from...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Make Decisions In Fear // Pastor Jon Larson
If you want to let fear and worry steal your peace, rob your joy and cloud your decisions, start here: Let Anxiety Lead – Make Decisions Based on Fear, Not Faith. Overthink every situation and turn every decision into a mental wrestling match. ...
Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Forget That Grace Rewrites Your Story // Pastor Amelia Houdek
If you want to trap yourself in guilt, self-condemnation and isolation, start here: Let Shame Define You – Forget That Grace Rewrites the Story. Carry past mistakes like a heavy burden. Dwell on past failures, constantly focus on what you’ve do...
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Pray as a Last Resort // Pastor Amelia Houdek
This message reflects on how easily prayer becomes something we reach for only when life becomes overwhelming. Using the image of 911 calls—some trivial and some truly urgent—the sermon explores how many people treat prayer as a spiritual emerg...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Gossip // Pastor Jon Larson
If you want to damage your relationships, destroy your reputation and create chaos, start here: Gossip Freely – Ruin Trust and Invite Division. Use gossip to pit people against one another, share what isn’t yours to share, spread rumors, forget...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Compare Constantly // Pastor Jon Larson
If you want to sabotage your joy, peace, self-worth and sense of purpose, start here: Compare Constantly – Let Comparison Steal Your Joy, Direction and Identity. Measure yourself against others, whether it’s their success, appearance, relations...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Comfort over Calling // Pastor Amelia Houdek
One of the quiet ways we sabotage our faith is by choosing comfort over calling. In Luke 9:23–26, Jesus speaks honestly about the cost of discipleship: denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and following Him. Yet when the pressures and ...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Use People Instead of Loving Them // Pastor Jon Larson
If you want a life that’s safe but shallow, start here: Chase Comfort Over Calling –Pick What's Easy Instead of What God is Asking of You. Choose the easy path. Avoid challenges. Prioritize security, convenience, pleasure and ease over ob...
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Self Sabotage: From Ruin to Redemption - Neglect Spiritual Life // Pastor Amelia Houdek
Intimacy with God doesn’t vanish overnight, it fades with everymissed moment of connection. Spiritual drift may feel harmless, but itleads to disconnection, disillusionment and defeat. No one wakes upspiritually healthy by ...
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