by OakAdmin | Apr 24, 2020 | End Times, Global Missions, Guest Speaker, History, Message Series, The Gospel, Video Messages
The Golden Gate in Jerusalem Jesus promised: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). The church is not a defensive outpost but is a unified army with a clear mission – to “make disciples of...
by KELLY Nielsen | Apr 22, 2020 | God and the Rest of the Week
01. Created on Purpose April 19, 2020 – Ephesians 2:1-10 Created on Purpose by Darin Anderson | God and the Rest of the Week http://www.oakwoodfl.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/041920-sermon.mp3 As Christians we are fueled by the gospel and formed by the Master....
by OakAdmin | Apr 17, 2020 | Church News, Discipline, Famous Writers, Heaven, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
Starting April 19 and running through June we will study the book of Ephesians and learn to apply the Gospel to every part of our lives. Click here for a list of sermon titles and the Bible text for each week. On Sundays at 9:30 a.m. there will be an open Zoom...
by OakAdmin | Apr 10, 2020 | Experiencing God, Famous Writers, Life Stories, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales, wrote an engaging book telling that story – Me, Myself and Bob. This article provides a helpful summary of his journey – losing Big Idea Productions very suddenly in 2003, wrestling with God for a year or two,...
by OakAdmin | Apr 5, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, End Times, Global Missions, Heaven, History, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
I believe there are five key lessons God is teaching us right now. I put together this presentation for our student ministry. What follows is a summary of the five lessons. First, as the video above illustrates, God is reminding us of who He is. When we see God in the...
by OakAdmin | Mar 28, 2020 | Church News, Experiencing God, Kids & Family, Service Times, Spiritual Growth
From Heather Campbell, our Children’s Ministry Coordinator Parents,I am praying for each of you and your families. Please reach out if you or your family have any needs during this time. We are happy and willing to serve the body in any way we can.You can...
by OakAdmin | Mar 25, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, End Times, Heaven, History, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
As we navigate social limits from the coronavirus and many other challenges, it’s important to keep a big picture view of what God is doing in history and in the world. The key points to keep in mind are: 1) the gospel is advancing to the ends of the earth....
by OakAdmin | Mar 17, 2020 | Church News, Discipline, Ministries, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic for af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario “Charo” Gutierrez) This article from Christianity Today is very helpful in explaining why early response is critical to contain a virus like COVID-19. Excerpts here:...
by OakAdmin | Mar 14, 2020 | Global Missions, History, Ministries, Pain and Suffering
History proves that crises provide opportunities for Christians to demonstrate what makes our worldview different. This article from the Gospel Coalition provides a helpful summary of ways the early church stepped up in the plagues of the third and fourth centuries...
by OakAdmin | Mar 5, 2020 | Church News, Comfort and Grief, Elders, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Theology
Most of you have heard of a new coronavirus that originated in China and has had several small scale outbreaks elsewhere in the world. Media reports on the topic have ranged in tone from panic to calm reassurance.While there is certainly cause for concern, there are...
