Guest Speakers
Oakwood, from time to time, has guests come and speak to the congregation. Some speakers are Oakwood leaders, some are former Oakwood members, and others are pastors visiting. Some of the messages fit within a current series, while others are stand-alone messages. All are God inspired!
3. I Will Wait for You, God
Remember what it was like as a young child waiting for Christmas? You knew in your mind that the big day would eventually come, but the days leading up to it seemed to slow down to a crawl. How can you patiently wait for God to solve the challenges you face? That’s...
2. Who Am I, God?
"In his first desperate cry to God about the despicable circumstances in his nation, the prophet Habakkuk wondered why God wasn’t acting to fix the situation. But when he heard God’s response, he was even more confused. Join us this Sunday as Mike Maggard continues...
1. Habakkuk’s Prayer
“Chronic illness, relationship breakdown, loss of employment, political division and discouragement, another impending pandemic, climate change: ever feel like your world is spinning out of control? So did a prophet of God who lived over 2,500 years ago. Join us as...
12. Just Come
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10. Just Persevere
"Be patient." "Hang in there." These are two commonly used statements that now have humorous pictures attached to try to cheer someone up. Did you know that they are biblically based? In James 5, God gives us guidance on how we can be patient in suffering. Join us...
9. Just Serve
When it comes to finances how much is enough? What are our priorities? What is our motivation and why? Join us this Sunday to hear from Austin Temperley as he shares from James 5:1-6. You may find that you've been asking yourself the wrong questions. Get the...
1. So That They May Rule
Guest preacher Sunday, November 19 – Jordan Raynor. Jordan grew up at Oakwood, served under President George W. Bush and had considerable success as an entrepreneur before settling into his role in the faith and work movement. Through his five books, devotionals and...
5. Stewarding Our Failure
This Sunday we will be encouraged to steward our failures for our growth and God's glory. Learning from Peter and others in the Bible, we will see three common ways we fail and how to learn from those experiences. Read John 21 to be reminded of the amazing grace of...
The Beautiful Church
Pulpit Swap Sunday! Pastor Darin will be preaching at Living Faith Bible Fellowship this Sunday, and their pastor, Darryl Williamson, will preach at Oakwood. Darin and Darryl have been friends for several years, working together to help shape Tampa Bay 4 Christ as a...
34. On Mission Together
God desires that ordinary people like you and me be used by Him to make extraordinary impact on the world around us by working together. Our unstoppable God works through His Church. In Acts 18, we see Paul working with six different people or pairs, illustrating the...