by OakAdmin | Jul 18, 2019 | Comfort and Grief, Darin's Blog, Famous Writers, Heaven, Message Series, Theology
The inspiring and challenging words of C.S. Lewis: It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply about that of his neighbor. The load, or weight, or burden of my...
by OakAdmin | Jun 28, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series, Video Messages
Here is an excellent intro and overview of the inspiring prophecy of Ezekiel. It is one of the trickiest books to understand, but these two videos go a long way to unlocking the meaning. Thanks Bible Project! Continue with Part 2: Don’t forget to read the...
by OakAdmin | Jun 5, 2019 | Church News, Darin's Blog, Upcoming Events
Many thanks to all who joined the elders in praying and seeking the Lord as we studied and discussed the book of Acts on our retreat in May. What follows is a summary of the direction we feel the Lord is leading us over the next five to ten years. One of the lessons...
by OakAdmin | May 30, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Life Stories, Ministries, Video Messages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFhyv0NwHgo The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole...
by OakAdmin | May 2, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
With our strong emphasis on the grace of God and freedom in Christ, many evangelicals fall into the trap of having a passive stance toward sin. We rightly believe that salvation is the work of Christ alone from beginning to end. But we wrongly conclude from that...
by OakAdmin | Apr 19, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
This Sunday we reach a key moment in Israel’s history where idolatry and true worship collide. 950 prophets of Baal and Asherah (the most prominent Canaanite deities) face off against the one remaining prophet of the LORD, Elijah. Worship “Let two bulls be...