Oasis Community Church - Stratford-upon-Avon

Warning - Alistair talks about his personal struggles with depression and suicide. Alistair Taylor shares his experience with grief, loss, and his mental health struggles that follows. Alistair unpacks his faith amidst his suffering, learning submission and dependence rather than seeking to understand. The post Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John starts to explore what emotional health means in light of our faith, exploring the significance of emotions as God-given tools for spiritual growth. The post Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

As we honour Fathers, Grandfathers, and Father figures, we ask: what does it mean to trust in God, our perfect heavenly Father, and lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge Him and know that He will make our paths straight? The post Father’s Day 2025 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John wraps up our series on the Holy Spirit, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, by exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us to be a witness to God's power in the world. The post Come Holy Spirit – Part 3 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John explores the Fruit of the Spirit drawing from Galatians chapter 5 to illustrate how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not only to do good work but also to embody Christ-like character The post Come Holy Spirit – Part 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Anita Williams talks about the personhood of the Holy Spirit as we understand how the Holy Spirit goes with us wherever we go. The post Come Holy Spirit – Part 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John shares about the "Quiet Revival" happening in the UK at the moment and reflects as an opportunity for the church to come to confession to right ourselves before God ahead of what he wants to do in us. The post Quiet Revival – A Call to Confession appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Mark concludes our Stepping into the Story of God series exploring the Invitation - and how we can be normal, present and caring to those who we invite to know more about Jesus. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 13 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John explores the book of Revelation, explaining how we too should be fixed on a vision of Jesus as we continue the story with him. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 12 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Phil looks at the birth of the church, and the sustaining power the Holy Spirit as the church was established in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Ends of the Earth. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 11 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John looks at Mary turning to see Jesus, and the impact on her upside down world, as Jesus turns us inside out. The post Easter Sunday 2025 – Turning to Jesus appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Nigel explores the significance of the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, examining Jesus' roles as king, priest, prophet, lover, friend, and the sacrificial lamb. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 10 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John highlights Jesus's anointing as king, the announcement of his kingdom focused on good news for the marginalised, and the tangible appearance of this kingdom through his actions of healing and liberation. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 9 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John continues our Stepping into the Story of God Series, emphasising that God speaks similar words of affirmation over all believers, not based on our actions but on our identity as his children. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 8 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John focuses on periods of silence, particularly the 400 years before Jesus, emphasising that God's silence does not mean absence but is a time of preparation for something significant, like the coming of the Messiah. The post Stepping into the story of God – Part 7 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

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Mark Greenwood joins us and explores 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 explores how we are to interact with the world, bringing the fragrance of Christ with us in our kindness. The post The Fragrance of Christ appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Phil continues the Stepping into the Story of God series, tracing Israel's history from the death of Moses through to the divided kingdom, as we learn the importance of prioritising the presence of God. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 5 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John continues our series on Stepping into the Story of God, unpacking Moses journey through the Exodus story, highlighting the important of being transformed by God's presence. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 4 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John explains how Abraham's journey, from a life in Babylon to the promised land of Canaan, reflects God's persistent pursuit of humanity. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 3 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Alistair Taylor illustrates how embracing God's word leads to spiritual growth and transformation. The post Cultivating the Soil of Your Heart: Receiving and Embedding God’s Word appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John continues our Series on Stepping Into the Story of God, looking at the fall and its effects from Genesis chapters 2 - 11 and highlighting God's grace in his redemption plan The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Vicky focuses on the importance of bringing our questions to God, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable they may be. The post But God: Searching for Answers appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

John introduces our new sermon series for 2025, as we unpack the story of God to see our place in his story. The post Stepping into the Story of God – Part 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church .

Paul Hudson unpacks how we can prepare for God to move in 2025. The post Kingdom Preparation appeared first on Oasis Community Church .