Oasis Church Winnipeg

God asks us to bring all of our emotions, including our hatred and anger, and process it in Him, with Him, in hope to be transformed and released from the desire for vengeance. Psalm 137 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung our harps, For there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of...

God asks us to bring all of our emotions, including our guilt and shame, and process it in Him, with Him, in prayers of confession. Psalm 32 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For da...

We live in a world filled with both blessing and trouble. Jesus doesn’t promise us a trouble-free life, but He does promise to be with us and redeem what is hard for good. Matthew 7:9-11 Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will...

One of the loudest messages in our world today is “You can find meaning in more.” But our experience keeps telling us that it’s never enough, and more is always one more accomplishment, or trip, or raise, away. In contrast, the apostle Paul tells us that great gain is found in a very unexpected place - godliness with contentment. The message explores how we can move away from a life of always cons...

Everyone that puts their hope in Jesus Christ is given a spiritual gift, that is, a divine enablement to do certain things really well.  God expects us to use these gifts for His purposes in the world. This message explores how God expects his followers to use these gifts to be a vital part of a local church and how this commitment to serve adds meaning to our lives.   Romans 12:1-8 And so, dear b...

We are living in a culture of radical individualism that has led to a loneliness epidemic.  This message explores a  “live-able” solution to this problem that God had given to us.  Luke 10:25-37  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"  "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"  He answered: "...

This message explores four commitments we can make that have the potential to flood every moment of our lives with meaning.  Follow Me. Jesus,  Luke 9:59   But he replied, “Lord first let me go and bury my father.” Luke 9:59   Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord;  but first let me go back and  say goodbye to my family.” Luke 9:61   Let the dead bury their own dead but you go and proclaim...

Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. Ultimately, our lives are always moving in the direction of our thoughts. Are you excited about the direction your thoughts are taking you? 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On t...

In Ruth 4 we see that God invites those that feel they don’t belong to be a part of building his Kingdom in the world. In the story of Ruth we see a foreshadow of the grace and redemption Jesus offers us as our kinsmen redeemer – buying us back from death to life in his family! Ruth 4:1-22 Boaz went to the town gate and took a seat there. Just then the family redeemer he had mentioned came by, so...

Ruth 3 reminds us that faith isn’t about figuring out how to save ourselves - it’s about trusting the Redeemer who is willing and able to redeem us. Ruth takes a faithful risk while trusting God to provide the right outcome.  Ruth 3 One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home[a] for you, where you will be well provided for. Now Boaz, with whose women you have w...

Where is God when life feels painful, uncertain, or ordinary? Even in our darkest seasons, God leaves us glimpses of hope that remind us He is still at work. In Ruth 2, we see God's faithful provision unfold through the courage of Ruth, the generosity of Boaz, and the comfort of Naomi, revealing His hesed love in action. When we're walking through grief, uncertainty, or wondering whether God still...

In the book of Ruth there are no miracles, no battles, no dramatic moments, no audible voice of God – just ordinary people trying to figure out life as it comes at them. And this is exactly what makes it such a powerful story. Ruth reminds us that God is often working in ways we don’t see in the ordinary moments of life. Especially in our pain. In times of pain we can be tempted to believe that Go...

We're all navigating change. And underneath it sits an honest question: can God be trusted with this? Abram's story says the God who calls you into change is the one thing that never changes. He doesn't leave you to figure it out alone; He leads you through it. Change is constant. God is consistent.

What is the definition of the good life? We all have an idea, but sometimes God’s definition of the good life is not exactly the same as our definition of good. One of the best parts of the good life as God defines it, is that there is no condemnation in Jesus. Because of Jesus we are forgiven and made right with God. God sees us without blemish or defect. So what will it take for us to experience...

The labels we carry do not determine our future. God specializes in using unlikely people and redeeming broken stories for His purposes. Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies...So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. Joshua 2:9-11 "I know that the Lord has given you this land...For the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the eart...

Days turn into months and years and decades - and it’s possible to grow older without changing or maturing. Perhaps there is a better version of yourself and of your life that you can envision. But what would it actually take to arrive there in the future? 2 Peter 1:3-11 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory an...

Our words are powerful. They can reflect what is happening inside of us, which means they can also be evidence of how God is transforming us! And our words can help transform others. How can we use our words this summer to encourage people around us? Ephesians 4:17-29 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinkin...

When you see time the way God sees time, only then will you make the most of your time. Ecclesiastes 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever...

Nothing has a greater impact on the direction and quality of a child’s life than their relationship with their parents.  Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Sooner than you think your child will say or think: “I gotta get out of here and be on my own.” What do you want most for your kids as the journey out into life? Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes.

The Book of Jonah is a subversive short story that asks us a penetrating questions: do my concerns in life match God’s concerns for this world? Jonah 3:1-10 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three d...

For many people it is in times of distress that we cry out to God and maybe even pray for the first time.  This message explores what God might be doing in these seasons of our life and how he will respond to our desperate prayers.  Jonah 2:1-10 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said:        "In my distress I called to the LORD,        and he answered me.        From th...

This story begins with Jonah running from God.  This sometimes matches our story and direction in life as well.  This message explores what goes on in our life when we do this and what we can do to stop running. Jonah 1:1 – 2:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me."  But Jonah ran away f...

We’re all prone to coasting in life, living with a lack of purpose. Other times we become so focused on the urgent needs before us that we lose sight of the big picture. But you were created on purpose, for a purpose. Living with the intentionality that comes from a clear vision leads to great impact and brings more fulfillment and meaning to our lives. Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s handiwork,...

When we compare our lives to others, it feels true - but it’s a trap. It never ends, and no one wins. It convinces us that what we have isn’t enough and what others have is better. In this message, we’ll learn how to step out of the comparison game and into a life of contentment and freedom. Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. Th...