Five Oaks Church Podcast

What does Jesus say when you feel locked out because of your faith? In this message from Revelation 3:7-13, Pastor Henry Williams explores Jesus' letter to a small, shut-out church in Philadelphia and shows how a door no one can shut, a love greater than life, and a victory won for us give us every reason to hang on. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What if your reputation has gotten ahead of your reality? In this message from Revelation 3:1-6, Scot Johnson explores Jesus' letter to the church in Sardis and shows how to stop living on reputation: wake up, strengthen what remains, and remember, hold fast, and repent, trusting Jesus to finish what he started. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "Hearing Jesus" This week our Campus Pastor, Jonathan Haage, takes us through a sermon titled, "How to Fight the Creep of Compromise” teaching from Revelation 2:18-29.  If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more infor...

Is giving in to the culture really as serious as giving up your faith? In this message from Revelation 2:12-17, Henry Williams explores Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum and shows how to keep from giving in: stay humble, take compromise seriously, and go for the better prize Jesus promises. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the...

What would you actually bet your life on? In this message from Revelation 2:8-11, Jonathan Haage explores Jesus' letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna and shows how the words, ways, and work of Jesus are worth staking our lives on, even when faithfulness costs us something. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicati...

What happens when a church does everything right but loses its love for Jesus? In this message from Revelation 2 , Tom Vang explores Jesus' letter to the church in Ephesus and shows how to recognize a cooling heart and find the way back: remember, repent, and return to the love you had at first. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download th...

Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "Hearing Jesus." This week our Campus Pastor, Jonathan Haage, takes us through a sermon titled, "How to Foster Spiritual Endurance” teaching from Revelation 1:9-20.  If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more informat...

Thank you for joining us as we begin a series called, "Hearing Jesus." This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, takes us through a sermon titled, "When You're Tempted to Give In or Give Up” teaching from Revelation 1:1-8.  If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more informatio...

Where is God when life doesn’t make sense? In Genesis 50:15–26, Danny Martin explores Joseph’s remarkable response to betrayal and suffering. Joseph’s story shows us how forgiveness, trust, and hope grow when our lives are anchored in the God who is never absent—even when we cannot see what he is doing. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to dow...

What can you expect when you ask God for direction? In Genesis 46:1–4 , Jacob faces a life-changing decision about going to Egypt. Henry Williams explores what to do when God doesn’t give us the specifics we want—and why knowing that God is with us is ultimately better than having a map. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon App...

Where is God when life doesn’t make sense? In Genesis 45 , Joseph looks back on betrayal, slavery, and suffering and recognizes that God was working behind the scenes. Jonathan Haage explores God’s providence—his knowledge, power, and goodness—and why we can trust him even when we cannot yet see what he is doing. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Why does God sometimes work in ways that make no sense to us? In Genesis 44:18–34 , Judah’s surprising transformation points forward to Jesus. Danny Martin explores Joseph’s trust, Judah’s substitution, and why we can trust God’s goodness and purposes even when we cannot see what he is doing. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Ser...

Life moves fast, so how do we make it count? In 1 Peter 4:7–11 , Levi Case explores Peter’s call to pray, love deeply, practice hospitality, and use our God-given gifts to serve others. Discover how ordinary acts of faithfulness can become a life lived for the glory of God through Jesus Christ. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to fol...

What should we do when hidden sin comes into the light? In this message from Genesis 42:1–28 , Jonathan Haage explores Joseph's reunion with his brothers and shows how God uses conviction, confession, and mercy to bring lasting healing and genuine repentance through the gospel. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicati...

In Genesis 41 , Joseph goes from prison to Pharaoh’s court—but God had been at work long before the dungeon door opened. Darrin Geier explores how God forms us through suffering, works toward purposes larger than we can see, and points us through Joseph’s story to the humiliation and exaltation of Jesus. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to down...

What do you do when God seems silent and nothing in your circumstances is changing? In Genesis 40:1–23 , Joseph remains faithful even after being forgotten in prison. Scot Johnson explores how we can serve others, give God the credit, and actively wait on God’s timing—trusting that his silence does not mean His absence. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What do you do when life feels unfair and God seems silent? In this message from Genesis 39 , Justin Jeppesen explores Joseph's darkest chapter and reveals how God's presence never abandoned him. Learn how to remain faithful through suffering, protect your integrity, and trust that God is working even when you cannot yet see it. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HE...

Where is God when life feels like it's gone into a ditch? In this message from Genesis 37 , Jonathan Haage explores Joseph's painful story to show how family wounds, suffering, and brokenness never place us outside God's care. Even when God seems absent, He is faithfully at work. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Se...

In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus reveals what it means to live ready for his return. Danny Martin explores the judgment of the sheep and goats, the meaning of the Son of Man, and why God's kingdom is an inheritance received by grace that transforms how believers love and serve others. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicat...

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus challenges his followers to faithfully use what God has entrusted to them. Jonathan Haage explores the Parable of the Talents, showing how fear, comparison, and misunderstanding God's character can keep us from living out our God-given purpose and calling. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Ap...

In Matthew 25:1–13 , Pastor Tom Vang teaches Jesus’ parable of the ten bridesmaids and the call to be ready for the King’s return. Learn how daily trust, spiritual endurance, and love for Jesus prepare us for the best apocalypse ever. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information o...

In Matthew 24:45–51, Jesus asks a penetrating question: What story is your life telling? Jonathan Haage explores the contrast between the faithful servant and the wicked servant, showing how serving God, embracing meaningful work, and living ready for Christ's return shape both our present lives and eternal future. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What does it mean to be ready for Jesus’ return? In this message from Matthew 24:36–44 , Danny Martin explores Jesus’ teaching about signs, suddenness, and spiritual readiness. Discover why Christ calls his followers not to panic or predict dates, but to live with wisdom, faithful investment, and compassionate love. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Matthew 24:29–35 , Jesus uses the fig tree to teach spiritual readiness in chaotic times. Scot Johnson shows how followers of Jesus can bear good fruit by trusting Christ’s reign, reading the spiritual seasons, anchoring in God’s Word, and joining the global mission of the gospel. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicati...

In Matthew 24:15–28 , Jesus prepares his followers for cataclysmic upheaval. Pastor Henry Williams shows how this difficult passage helps us face crisis without panic—by holding possessions loosely, trusting God’s purposes, and growing in discernment when fear and false voices are loud. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicat...