Castle Oaks Sermons

Paul describes the immense power of grace as he explains how God has brought together Gentiles and those of Jewish heritage. When we see such stark divisions in our own culture the timely importance of Paul's message is clear: there is no barrier that God cannot dissolve.

Paul describes the immense power of grace as he explains how God has brought together Gentiles and those of Jewish heritage. When we see such stark divisions in our own culture the timely importance of Paul's message is clear: there is no barrier that God cannot dissolve.

Paul explains God's unlimited grace in beautiful language. Some of us have a hard time believing that God loves us in this powerful way. Some of us find it difficult to believe that God loves others with such unconditional love. Understanding both will enable us to love others the way Jesus does.

Dave is a graduate of Denver Seminary with 24 years of pastoral experience. His wife, Angie, works at Denver Seminary in their Doctor of Ministry program. Dave and Angie recently moved back to Denver from Indianapolis and have been worshipping with Castle Oaks since early June. The Wards have two sons in college and a beagle at home.

When Paul writes his letter to the church at Ephesus, he does not waste time in shallow waters. The first 14 verses of Chapter One are filled with rich truths that help shape our faith. Don't miss the beginning of our new series this Sunday.

Sermon from Church in the Park (09.13.20)

As we wrap up this series we learn some crucial lessons about leadership, change, and how our own expectations can often derail us in significant ways.

Have you ever embarked on a self-improvement project? Have you ever become frustrated at your inability to change into a better version of yourself? You are not alone. A second group of Exiles return to the Promised Land under the leadership of a priest named Ezra. The Law takes center stage in the restoration efforts.

For a couple of weeks we will take a break from the exile's return and focus on a couple of chapters from the New Testament that speak to our current circumstances.

For a couple of weeks we will take a break from the exile's return and focus on a couple of chapters from the New Testament that speak to our current circumstances.

We are made for the Garden, and longing for home.

While the exiles are rebuilding the Temple, some dramatic events are unfolding in Persia. God's hand of providence is always at work, even when the odds are stacked against us.

When we have a big project to complete, we usually don't mind a little help. But, when a group of people offer help to the returning exiles, Zerubabbel refuses their offer. What happens after that creates all sorts of problems for the team rebuilding the Temple.

Once the rebuilding of the temple begins, the reactions are quite interesting. Additionally, there is significant opposition to the work. Just when you think we're all on the same team, something goes awry.

When the Exiles come home one of their key tasks is to reconstruct the Temple. The job they had before them is really the same task that is before us. But, translating their efforts into our own lives will require us to see our church with a new and fresh perspective.

The people of Israel begin the hard work of rebuilding. The tasks before them cause a wide variety of reactions from the people.

After a long and very eventful stay in Babylon, some of the Jewish exiles begin to make the journey home. It is the fulfillment of a specific prophecy that God gave to the prophet Jeremiah. As you might imagine, the journey home is a strange mix of fulfilled hopes and frustrating disappointments.

Before we join the Israelites on their journey home, let's take some time to learn how they ended up so far away from home. Their story of dispersion and captivity will teach us about our own habits of wandering from God.

Before we join the Israelites on their journey home, let's take some time to learn how they ended up so far away from home. Their story of dispersion and captivity will teach us about our own habits of wandering from God.

New Series: Return: The Way Home In the latter part of our Old Testament the nation of Israel begins a journey from captivity and distant lands back to their home. There are some important lessons for us hidden in the stories of the return and the words of the prophets as we make a transition of our own.

Paul wraps up this letter to his friends with some insightful words about how we can stand firm even when life isn't quite turning out as we planned.

Paul provides some hopeful words for weary souls in the last half of Philippians chapter 3.

What are the most important accomplishments of your life? Paul gives us a list of his credentials and achievements and then tells how his faith in Christ has changed his perspective on everything.

Paul gives us a glimpse of some important relationships in his life and tells us how we can keep a good perspective through tough times.

Paul frames his life, and our relationships, within the context of the cross. The practical guidance he shares can transform how we relate to our friends and family.