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 | 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 | 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.”...
by OakAdmin | Aug 27, 2020 | Church News, Community Life, Disciplemaking, Discipline, Global Missions, Ministries, Outreach, Spiritual Growth
Jefferson High School, January 2020 Baseball provides a great analogy to the Christian life. First it reminds us that Jesus wants followers not fans. He is not interested in a bunch of “enthusiastic admirers,” but in those who will give their lives in...
by OakAdmin | Aug 6, 2020 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Work
“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because...
by OakAdmin | Jul 16, 2020 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Integrity, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, Work
How do you feel about the work you do? Do you consider your work a blessing or a curse? Do you feel called by God to do your work, or do you consider it a simple earthly necessity to put food on the table? Why do you work? Consider your motivations… To make...
