Oakdale Olney Church

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16 There are no uncertain times from God’s perspective. Living biblically generous lives will often look foolish. God’s provision for us builds our trust in His goodness. Biblical generosity always starts with what’s in your hands. God uses our generosity as part of His plan to redeem others.

Scripture: John 15:1-17 Jesus chose you to bear fruit. Fruitfulness comes from abiding, not striving. Abiding in Jesus is a result of loving obedience. The fruit to be looking for is…● Increasing love for God.● Increasing love for others.● Answered prayers.● Joy of the Lord. Fruitfulness leads to more fruitfulness.

Scripture: Luke 22:39–46 Hurry is not just a disordered schedule; Hurry is a disordered heart. Obedience is what happens when we surrender our struggle to God. God wants your Next YES. God encounters us so that he can send us.

Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Humble yourself and confess that you desperately need Him in EVERY part of your life. Take time to hear from God. Do as He says. Quickly. Nothing more and nothing less. What is God asking you to surrender? Give Him control of your full life.

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Humility has two enemies. The downward way begins by emptying yourself. You must choose to lower yourself. God promises to lift you. Who is one person God is inviting you to get low enough to serve?

Scripture:  Ezekiel 36:22-28 God’s glory is the   purpose   of Kingdom character. God's cleansing is the   beginning   of Kingdom character. God's new heart is the   foundation   of Kingdom character. God's spirit is the   power   for Kingdom character. Loving obedience is the   fruit   of Kingdom character.

Scripture:  Jonah 4 God pursued Jonah to reveal Jonah’s self-centeredness. Jonah knew God but still lacked God’s heart. Jonah's anger revealed what his heart really loved. God often uses questions to lead us toward truth and self-discovery.

Seven Questions that unlock Jonah Chapter 3 : Why did God send Jonah again? Who ultimately brought mercy to Nineveh—Jonah or God? Who was the object of God's relentlessness—Jonah or Nineveh? What caused the Ninevites to respond with humility and repentance How does God respond when people humble themselves and turn from evil? What was God trying to do in Jonah's life through the Nineveh Co...

Scripture:  Jonah 2 You don't have to clean yourself up before coming back to God God is just as interested in your formation as your destination Surrender is where disciple-making begins The God who pursued Jonah is pursuing you Who is waiting on the other side of your YES?

Guest Speaker - Disciple-Making Partner: Damian Williams Scripture: Luke 10:1-9 When Jesus sends us on mission, who did He say to look for? Persons of Peace > WOOLY W = Welcoming OO = Opens their Oikos (Home/Community) L = Listens Y = Yearning

Jonah: Reluctant Disciple. Relentless God. Scripture:  Jonah 1:1-16 God’s commission is  clear . Jonah’s reluctance came from his  anger . Today’s reluctance often comes from  apathy . God’s relentlessness brings joy to those who embrace His  commission .

Scripture:  Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Work is more  exhausting  when you do it alone. Discouragement grows  stronger  in isolation. Working in pairs  multiplies  the results. There is  encouragement  when we work together. There is  protection  when we work together. When we include God, we become  unbreakable . 

Scripture:  Luke 10:1-20 1.   Keeping it simple means giving   specific   instructions. 2.  Keeping it simple requires using the   M.A.W.L.   strategy. M - Model A - Assist W - Watch L - Let Go 3.  Keeping it simple provides time to  celebrate ,  compliment , and  correct .

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 1:26 to 2:5 You have been called to  enjoy  God and multiply His  love .  We boast in our  brokenness  so the world can marvel at God’s  magnificence .  Our goal is not to make people  dependent  on our presence, but  desperate  for God’s. 

Scripture :  John 14:12-14  &  John 15:1-5 Multiplication Requires Greater Works.  Greater Works Require Greater Dependence.  Abiding Produces Fruit.  Prayer Is the Engine of Multiplication. Reflection : Ask Jesus... How are You inviting me to abide in You this week? What areas do I need to let You prune so I can better join Your mission?

Are You Part of the Priesthood? Scripture:  1 Peter 2:1-10 Priests carry the presence of God. Priests build altars in ordinary places Priests leave footprints for others to follow. Reflection Questions: Where is God calling you to build an altar? Who is God inviting you to leave footprints for?

Scripture :  Matthew 25:14-30 God has entrusted the  wealth  of his Kingdom into your life. God does not invest  evenly  in every disciple’s life. Faithfulness always produces a  return  on God’s investment. Fear leads to  unfaithfulness  and a lack of  fruitfulness . God holds everyone  accountable  for the investment of their life.

Scripture:  James 5:13-20 We lean into God with our suffering and tribulations. We lean into community (church) when we are sick and weak. We lean into community (church) to experience grace and healing. We lean into community (church) for rescue and redirection.

Scripture:  Romans 12:3-8  &  1 John 4:7-13 We lack attachment We don’t have a church to attend, but a body we’re attached to WE become like Jesus by being attached to people who reflect Him We struggle with being “half-brained.” 4 parts of healthy attachment: Joy Connection (Hesed) Group Identity (Healthy) Correction

Oakdale Family Day Outdoor Worship & Picnic - 5/31/26Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 1) The “who” of this ministry community is us.2) The “what” of this ministry is reconciliation.3) The “when” of this ministry is today. Take the Disciple-Maker's Commitment: oakdale.church/join

Scripture: John 13:34-35 1) Who does Jesus mean by “one another”?2) How has Jesus loved you/us?3) How will our love for one another tell the world we are disciples of Jesus?4) What is one thing you could do today to obey this command?

Scripture:  Proverbs 27:17 To continue to grow spiritually you need... ...more than just you and  Jesus . ... trusted  other people who are  filled  with the Spirit. ...a  shared  purpose and  commitment  to growth. ... humility  and a  teachable  spirit. ...time to  share  and  process  life together.

Scripture:  Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church ...was an Intimate gathering with deep relationships ...expected and recognized the miraculous ...lived incarnationally with the poor ...lived this way for the purpose of multiplying disciples

Scripture:  Isaiah 54:1  &  Isaiah 9:6 The Mathematical Weight of Control  The Hero and the Silent Cloud The Double Disruption The Anatomy of The Void The Turning Point - Living in Community

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24 & 1 Corinthians 12:21–27 Before you do, make sure you BE. You carry something someone else is missing. Community reveals what you can’t see. Loneliness isn’t a season, it’s a strategy. ● Who is one person I can have a deeper relationship with?