by OakAdmin | Dec 18, 2020 | Discipline, Spiritual Growth, Theology
The martyrdom of Stephen in Acts 7 may not feel like a Christmas-y message, but Stephen’s summary of the Old Testament points clearly and powerfully to the coming of Christ. Jesus is the child of Abraham who brought blessing to the world.Jesus is the prophet...
by OakAdmin | Dec 8, 2020 | Disciplemaking, Famous Writers, Ministries, Outreach
How many fish did you catch in the last 12 months? How many times did you go fishing? How many times did you cast a line? If (like me) you never went fishing and never cast a line, then you are not surprised by the fact that you didn’t catch any fish. And even...
by OakAdmin | Dec 4, 2020 | Disciplemaking, Ministries, Outreach, The Gospel
“We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” Acts 5:28 What an accusation! Ordered to stop preaching the name of Jesus, the apostles do the opposite...
by OakAdmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Community Life, Discipline, Generosity, Integrity, Life Stories, Spiritual Growth
This past Sunday we were inspired by the example of Barnabas and challenged by the hypocrisy of Ananias. Here is a quick summary of the four kinds of giving. Tipping – seeing an opportunity and chipping in a few bucks.Gifting – regularly contributing a...
by OakAdmin | Nov 13, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, Current Events, End Times, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.” Daniel 4:17 Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made this statement. The exalted ruler of the grandest empire of his time was given this prophecy and then...
by OakAdmin | Oct 22, 2020 | Discipline, Heaven, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
The book of Acts gives us numerous examples of the preaching of the apostles, starting with our focus this Sunday in Acts 2. “Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”...
