The people we admire are often the people we become like. So, consider who you admire, for this could shape the direction of your life. In the same way, God wants His influence in your life to shape who you are. We are becoming something. Do we admire Him enough to become like Him?
Entirely New
Live in such a way that those who know you but don’t know Jesus, will come to know Jesus because they know you. In this way, people are transformed by the “Jesus model” of “loving God, loving others and loving your enemy.”
Loving People Who Don't Know Jesus
Evangelism boils down to loving people. Daniel encourages us to NOT over complicate what it means to share the Gospel. As we see in the example of Jesus’s response to Zacchaeus. love is primary, indeed, love is the change agent.
Easter, the Great Mystery of History
Regardless of your experience with Christians, Darrell encourages you to consider becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Our faith cannot be based on the behavior of others. The true foundation for faith is the resurrection of Jesus. Listen in!
Spirit-filled Relationships
Healthy relationships and families flow from a sincere love of Christ and mutual submission and respect. With these elements in place, husbands and wives can effectively fulfill their roles as they look upward, inward and outward.
Never Leave the Adventure (Growth Conference, part 4 of 4)
Mark highlights how critical it is to the staying power of church planters that they never leave the adventure of the journey. In light of this, he exhorts us all to remain pilgrims instead of settlers.
Moving from Hundreds to Thousands (Growth Conference, part 3 of 4)
Going Back to Kindergarten: Observing the Common Elements of Effective Church Planters (Growth Conference, part 2 of 4)
Mark takes us on his amazing journey around the world as he goes back to kindergarten, observing the important elements of those who are building the Kingdom of God in some of the most unexpected places.
Give God Time to Speak (Growth Conference, part 1 of 4)
Mark lays the foundation on which effective missions can grow by introducing the importance of giving God time to speak.
The Mission of Jesus
What is the mission of Jesus? What might be the conclusion of those looking in at the church from the outside? On this “Mission Sunday” Jacob addresses this question with a translation from Moni, the pastor of the Cambodian Vineyard.
Looking for More: Be More
We are called to imitate God. The key is knowing and abiding in Jesus, since as the Word tells us, "apart from Him, we can do nothing."
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
Thoughts determine how we feel. Change your thoughts, and you will change your world.
A Life of Unity and Diversity
In Ephesians 4, Paul exhorts the diverse body of Christ to lead a life worthy of their calling and to be patient with one another. Although you come with different backgrounds, in Christ you find a unique oneness.
Paul the Persecutor, Complete in Christ
As with the life of Paul, God can turn what the enemy used for evil and use it for good. God often uses our past for the Kingdom.
Building Each Other Up
The call on the church is to unity with a goal of supporting andbuilding each other up. Let’s do it!
Looking for More: The Mystery of Christ
Darrell delves into Ephesians 3 to illustrate the unfolding layers of the Gospel. As we look deeper, Paul’s letter discloses God’s plan from the beginning.
Looking for More: The Many Become One
We were ultimately meant to become citizens of a culture that is inclusive. Let’s listen in as Darrell shares with us what it means to be a part of the one family in Christ.
Looking for More: Significant Relationships
In most areas of life, we all are looking for significant relationships. The Gospel brings those who seek God into a relationship with Him where “They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.” Darrell shares a word from Ephesians 2 that defines us as “God’s masterpiece,” and the mark toward which we move when we are “looking for more.”
Looking for More: God's Good Plan
Real, substantive growth and transformation come as we bow before God and yield to His good plan for our lives. In this message, Darrell unpacks the steps that would empower those who are looking for more, to get off the fenceand live as God intended.
Community of Growth
2016 was a year of awakening for Oasis, which has left us with the question, “Awakened for what?” Daniel shares a message in response that outlines a vision of growth that is community oriented. The starting point challenges each of us individually to engage and respond.