Faith Oakville

True spiritual treasure is rarely found on the surface. Diving into Matthew 13, God's Kingdom isn’t meant to be a supplement to our routines; it completely transforms our entire existence. Jesus invites us to look past life's competing distractions, rediscover the "pearl of great price", and find the lasting joy that only comes from trusting Him above all else. Matthew 13:44-52 The Parable of the...

Even if you've never opened a Bible, you've probably heard the word prodigal. Most people think this story is about a son who wandered far from home. But what if that's not the real focus? What if this parable is really about a father pursuing both of his sons - the one who ran away and the one who stayed? What if it's about a Father's love that reaches farther than either of them could imagine? T...

Have you ever lost something valuable in your own house? Not somewhere far away, but right under your nose? This Sunday we'll explore Jesus' Parable of the Lost Coin from Luke 15:8-10. While it may sound like a simple story, it raises some surprisingly deep questions. What does it mean that the coin was lost in the house? Is it possible to drift from God without even realizing it? And what does Go...

We kick off a series within a series with the "Lost Trilogy" in Luke 15. No other parables fully display God's heart like these three. We're starting with the Parable of the Lost Sheep: a committed Shepherd refusing to give up on just one missing sheep. It's a beautiful picture of God's grace and a wake-up call to anyone who resents His mercy toward outsiders. Luke 15: 1-7 The Parable of the Lost...

Our world celebrates bigger, faster, and more visible. But Jesus says God's Kingdom often begins small, hidden, and easy to miss. If you've ever wondered whether your faithfulness matters or if God is really at work, Jesus' parables remind us that growth is God's responsibility, not ours. We plant. We water. We trust. What seems insignificant today may be the very thing God uses to build something...

We live in a world drowning in noise. Endless scrolling. Constant reactions. Infinite information is fighting for our attention. And into that noise, Jesus tells a story. A farmer scatters seed, and everything depends on where it takes root. God’s word has power, but the question is whether we will let it take root deeply in us. Will distraction steal it away? Will hurry keep it shallow? Or will G...

Today, we wrap up our Gripped by Grace series by looking at one of God’s greatest gifts to His people: His Word. As we grow up, many of us begin asking harder questions: How do I know the Bible can be trusted? Has it changed? Why are there so many interpretations? Maybe you’ve wrestled with some of those questions or want to know how to answer your kids', friends', or coworkers' questions. Let's l...

When we talk about being "Gripped by Grace”, we do not mean we are held by a nice theological truth, although that is true. “Gripped by Grace” means we are held by someone. That someone is the promised Holy Spirit. Being held by the Holy Spirit brings a life filled with true peace and comforting presence. We're never alone because we have the Holy Spirit! John 14: 25-31 25 “These things I have spo...

What if the reason you feel stuck in your faith isn’t that you’re doing something wrong, but because you’ve been asking the wrong question? Through Jesus, you are already 100% in - fully loved and part of God’s family - but new doesn’t mean finished. Like a newborn, you belong completely, yet still have room to grow. Faith is a process, and it can be messy, with real tension between the old life a...

We all feel it right now. Division seems to be everywhere. Conversations get tense, relationships feel strained, and even small disagreements can quickly turn into something bigger. But what if the church was meant to be different? This weekend, we’re diving into Galatians 3 to see how the Gospel gives us a deeper identity that cuts through division. We will explore what it really means to be in C...

We all come to God seeking something - a better marriage, help for a child, healing, provision, or answers. But what if the very thing that brings us to Him isn’t actually our greatest need? Again and again, Jesus shows us that He looks past what we think we need in order to give us what we truly need most. While we’re focused on immediate problems, He sees the deeper need underneath it all and mo...

Christ is risen from the dead. It's the eternal game changer. It means that whenever we approach God in faith, we always expect the same thing over and over again: grace. And the crazy good news is, anyone can get in on this. Who is this grace for? Anyone who would believe.  Romans 3:21-26 The Righteousness of God Through Faith 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the...

Today, we continue our Gripped by Grace series with a powerful message centered on the life-changing reality of the resurrection. Through Scripture and a real-life story, you’ll see how God meets us in our brokenness, not after we’ve fixed ourselves, but right in the middle of it. If you’ve ever wondered whether real change is possible, this message is for you. Come and discover how Jesus ' resurr...

Every Easter, we dress up, fill the church, celebrate the empty tomb, and say, “He is risen.” But what does that mean for everyday life? Easter isn’t just a tradition - it’s the reality of a Savior who lived, died, and rose again for you, offering grace and abundant life. It’s an invitation to stop seeing God as distant or demanding and to discover His life-changing grace. Grace is here for everyo...