Within our church community, God calls us to live a shared life together and exhorts us to “not forsake the assembling together” of that community. Darrell encourages us in this message to reject the independent spirit of the Western church, and to love and honor each other as we do “Life Together."
Defining the Gifts of the Spirit
What are the spiritual gifts in our specific body? As our church completes the gift assessment in the week ahead, hopefully, this puzzle will begin to take shape. In this message, Daniel defines the prominent gifts so we can have some common guidelines as we assess our own place in Oasis Vineyard.
Everyone Gets to Play
Concerning the living out of our faith in Christ, John Wimber said, “We all get to play!” In light of this, it is important to identify our gifts so we can see how God is using us and find our place in our local church.
Transformation: Bearing the Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Jesus said that He came to bring us life. The evidence of that life should be the fruit of the Holy Spirit within us. Time to ask, “Where is this fruit being lived out in your life and where is it not?” This is where Jesus stands ready to bring true transformation!
Transformation: Living Out New Priorities and Changed Behavior
Coming into God’s presence breaks the power of the lies that flood our minds. It is in this place that we are transformed as we respond differently. In the words of Andrew Murray, “Let his sunlight restore the wasted years."
Repentance
A healthy response to God’s Word should include a process of confession, worship and praise. The result? A new you. Let’s get rid of our idols and get a look at all we can be in Him.
Personal Transformation: Cooperating With the Healing Work of Jesus
God supplies the help of the Holy Spirit in the healing process of our transformation. Our response should be to “let go and let God!"
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Transformation
Transformation is a process that runs upward, inward and outward. As this takes place, Christ is formed in us and the way we think is changed. Listen to this message and begin living out God’s new priorities for your life.
An Altar to Stand On
Daniel builds a great scriptural case for being less individualistic and more community minded. In conclusion, he exhorts us to honor the past by standing firmly on the foundation it has laid for us. With our rich past we can move on with expectancy to the exciting future God has ordained for us.
What does it Look Like to Serve God Outside the Church
Colossians 1:20 tells us that through Christ all things were reconciled. It is this ministry of reconciliation that every believer brings to their area of influence. In this sense we are all called to the ministry and have the opportunity to redeem the individual sphere in which we work.
Unstoppable, the Conclusion
The move of God cannot be stopped. Regardless of the many crises in our world , there is a hope in Christ Jesus that can never be stopped. Because of this we have confidence in our God and the ultimate outcome. In this conclusion, Darrell summarizes his series on our unstoppable God!
The Identity Crisis
A large majority of Christians have an identity crisis and it is likely the main issue that can hold us, as believers, back in our faith. Daniel explores the Biblical position of WHO WE ARE. Listen in and consider this fundamental question.
Unstoppable: Taking One Step at a Time in the Name of Jesus
Peter declares that the blind beggar was healed by the name of Jesus, the one and only. We also are called to step in to the things God has for us and bring God’s touch as we pray for others in the name of Jesus. Do not fear. The Holy Spirit will speak through you, give you power, protect you and provide your needs.
Unstoppable: A Plan for the Earth, One Step at a Time
God chooses to use the church, you and me, to display His wisdom to the world. This is His unstoppable plan for the earth. Our call is to listen, show up and take the risk of stepping out when He speaks.
The Promise Received in the Birth of the Church
The Holy Spirit is the power to do life God’s way, even when His plan seems to get in the way of ours. His way requires trust in the midst of difficult times. Will we serve Him or ourselves? Is our service of Him conditional? When we stop negotiating and allow God to be God in our lives, then we become free and begin to thrive. Listen in to this important word!
Who is in Control?
As suggested in the lyrics of the song “Oceans,” we often live with borders in our trust of God. Daniel challenges us to look at life’s experiences with an eternal perspective so that we can more easily relinquish control to Jesus.
Like a Rock
The desire of the church is to be what God created us to be. Darrell looks at the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5-7 to outline how we can build on the “rock.”
Is There Not A Purpose?
Mark Twain said the two most important days in your life are when you are born and when you find out why. Darrell explores some important Biblical precepts which tell us that the answer to this question is found “In Christ.”
Fear: The Enemy of Faith (and adventures in silencing the inner critic)
Fear is the biggest enemy of our faith. Will we be among the many who know neither victory nor defeat? Or, will we resist the fearful inner critic, move into the arena and fan the flames of our gifts?