Wildwood College Life

Wildwood College Life

by Kevin Choate

Courses Christianity Spirituality

Season 5

9.11.22 All About the Good News: Sin, Repentance & Belief

In Week 2 of our series on the Gospel, Kevin teaches on Genesis 2, 3, and 5 to show us why we truly need a Savior. The fact that you have never met a "good person" comes from the fact that all of us fall short and "sin" against God's perfect standard. The result is physical, spiritual, and eternal death and separation from God. However, God created a way through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection to save us.

9.4.22 All About the Good News: Who is God?

During week 1 of our series on the elements of the Gospel, Kevin answers the question: Who is God? Our response to God depends on what we believe about Him. If God is our Creator, we should revere Him. If He is our Provider, we must thank Him. Since God is our Ruler, we should trust Him. God is our Savior, so we praise Him! Kevin uses Acts 17 to show us how Paul describes God to the Greeks in Athens.

8.28.22 Start Investing in a Local Church

As the school year begins, Kevin teaches on the importance of committing to a body of believers. In Romans 12, we are encouraged and commanded to use our God-given gifts to build up the Church. Wherever God leads you to call your church family, we believe God desires you to look for ways to serve, not to be served. Find a local church and start investing today!

8.21.22 Vision Sunday: Love God & Others

At our Fall Kickoff, Kevin dives into what the "College Life" should look like: not a self-centered "experience," but a real encounter with God that leads to loving Him and His people.

Season 4

7.24.22 Citizens of Heaven (2 Cor. 5)

Taking a break from our series on 1 John, Kevin Choate teaches through 2 Corinthians 5:13-21 on Christian's new identity as strangers on earth. We are now Christ's ambassadors, fueled by His love, with a powerful message to tell others as we walk in obedience.

7.17.22 Marks of Sacrificial Love (1 John 3)

Kevin Choate teaches through 1 John 3:10-24 on Christian brotherly love. This kind of sacraficial love is marked by what it isn’t (v. 10-15), by the example Jesus gives (v. 16-18), and the assurance it provides (v. 19-24).

7.10.22 Obedience & Love with Callahan Kelly (1 John 2)

Callahan Kelly, one of Wildwood College Life's summer Residents, teaches through 1 John 2:3-11. Obedience does not justify us, but a life patterned after God's Word should be naturally produced by God's Spirit after salvation by grace through faith. Love must be our defining characteristic as followers of Jesus, as we model our lives after Jesus' perfect love.

6.26.22 A Holy Life Bought by Christ (1 John 1)

Fellowship with God leads to a holy life. Because God demonstrates his love for us by dwelling within us, we testify to this truth by obeying Him. Walking with God happens by walking in the light, which happens as our sin is brought to the light. Christ's righteousness covers our darkness and gives us power through the Holy Spirit to pursue holiness.

Season 3

6.19.22 Gospel Story with Erin Gawne (1 John 3)

Erin Gawne shares her story of life change when Jesus brought her out of darkness and into the light with His love at an early age. By studying 1 John 3:16-24, Erin teaches on loving others in truth and action. The good news of the gospel reminds us that when we constantly fall short of this command, we can remain in God's love and remember His faithfulness.

6.12.22 Gospel Story with Brayden Weber (1 John 4)

Brayden Weber shares his story of life change when he realized Jesus was worth following, not just knowing about at a distance. He teaches through part of 1 John 4, which reveals the active relationship that Jesus offers. Following Jesus is not a passive thing; when you realize what He has done for you, you have to respond with intentional commitment. We are compelled to follow Jesus after He saves us through Scripture, prayer, and community.

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