by OakAdmin | Jul 12, 2019 | Famous Writers, Integrity, Message Series, Open the Bible, Prayer
Daniel found himself in Babylon with sudden access to the luxuries of this now dominant culture. On the surface the food from the king’s table might not seem to be a serious issue. But in Daniel’s case it represented the temptation to compromise essential...
by OakAdmin | Jul 12, 2019 | Discipline, Famous Writers, Integrity, Message Series, Open the Bible
“Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food.” Daniel 1:8 As a young man, Daniel (who would become a great interpreter of dreams and prophet of the Lord), made commitments he stuck with throughout his life. What resolutions...
by OakAdmin | Jun 28, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series, Video Messages
Here is an excellent intro and overview of the inspiring prophecy of Ezekiel. It is one of the trickiest books to understand, but these two videos go a long way to unlocking the meaning. Thanks Bible Project! Continue with Part 2: Don’t forget to read the...
by OakAdmin | Jun 6, 2019 | Church News, Ministries
By Andrea Cress of the prayer team “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Nestled in the center of these three commands, penned by the Apostle Paul to the...
by OakAdmin | Jun 5, 2019 | Church News, Darin's Blog, Upcoming Events
Many thanks to all who joined the elders in praying and seeking the Lord as we studied and discussed the book of Acts on our retreat in May. What follows is a summary of the direction we feel the Lord is leading us over the next five to ten years. One of the lessons...
by OakAdmin | May 30, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Life Stories, Ministries, Video Messages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFhyv0NwHgo The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole...
by OakAdmin | May 2, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
With our strong emphasis on the grace of God and freedom in Christ, many evangelicals fall into the trap of having a passive stance toward sin. We rightly believe that salvation is the work of Christ alone from beginning to end. But we wrongly conclude from that...
by OakAdmin | Apr 19, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
This Sunday we reach a key moment in Israel’s history where idolatry and true worship collide. 950 prophets of Baal and Asherah (the most prominent Canaanite deities) face off against the one remaining prophet of the LORD, Elijah. Worship “Let two bulls be...
by OakAdmin | Mar 29, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
God’s promises are the foundation of our faith. If we dig the roots of our lives deeply into the rich and wonderful promises of God we will grow strong in Him and will live fruitful lives for His glory. God’s promises should make us confident as we remember that He is...
by OakAdmin | Mar 15, 2019 | Darin's Blog, Message Series
The Bible Project helpfully summarizes and illustrates how Judges presents the story of Israel’s Total Failure. This was one of the darkest times in Israel’s history – a time of chaos, rebellion and judgment. But it was also a time of deliverance as God kept on...
