Upcoming Sermon: “Speaking Boldly for the Lord”

Friday, May 11th, 2012

(This outline is provided so that those attending Oasis Church can read ahead, pray, and prepare their hearts for the upcoming sermon.) Text: Acts 14:1-28 Key verse: “So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting ...

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What Jesus Began

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. (Acts 1:1-2) God never does something halfway or ...

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Inspiring Video: ‘What the Bible is Basically About’

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

This video, borrowed from The Gospel Coalition Blog, was first used by Tim Keller (quoting from Sinclair Ferguson) in his address at the 2007 Gospel Coalition National Conference. It is a brief but powerful mixture of the person of Jesus in the totality of scripture and pictures that illuminate God's word. ...

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Lessons From Ruth: Faith in the Midst of Suffering

Friday, July 30th, 2010

When you read the little Old Testament Book of Ruth, you find a treasure trove of reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness – especially in the midst of suffering. Ruth, a foreigner, showed amazing faith and trust in the God of Israel, in the midst of her own personal struggles ...

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