Five Oaks Church Podcast

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...

In Matthew 24:1–14 , Jesus tells his disciples not to be alarmed by uncertain times, false hopes, or coming opposition. Danny Martin helps us see how the return of Jesus reorients our hope, strengthens our endurance, and calls us to faithful vigilance until the King comes. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to fol...

In Genesis 24 , Abraham’s servant seeks a wife for Isaac while God seems silent. This message explores how to make godly decisions with trust, discernment, prayer, and humility. When guidance feels unclear, God is still providentially at work, inviting us to seek him and take faithful action. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermo...

In this message from Genesis 22 , Scot Johnson walks through Abraham’s greatest test and shows how God uses trials to deepen trust, expose idols, and reveal his faithfulness. This sermon helps listeners see that God is both just and gracious—and that the story of Abraham and Isaac ultimately points to Christ. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to d...

In this sermon, "Hope in the Wilderness" , Jonathan Haage teaches from Genesis 21:18–21 and shows how God meets people in seasons of pain, waiting, and uncertainty. This message explores how to trust God’s unseen work, cry out honestly, and look for his provision when life feels dry and difficult. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to dow...

In Genesis 19 , Pastor Henry Williams explores the danger of spiritual drift, the reality of God’s judgment, and the mercy that rescues broken people. “Surviving Sodom” shows how a corrupt culture shapes us more than we think—and why our only hope is God’s redeeming grace. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide...

In John 20:11–18, Pastor Henry Williams shows how the resurrection of Jesus is deeply personal. The risen Jesus comes near, calls Mary by name, gives her an assignment, and welcomes his people into God’s family. This Easter message invites listeners to trust Christ personally and share his hope with others. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to dow...

In John 12:1–11, Mary’s extravagant act of love toward Jesus reveals both the beauty and the difficulty of true devotion. Jonathan Haage shows how pride, fear, and control can keep us from receiving God’s love or giving it away freely—and how the worth of Jesus changes everything. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicatio...

In John 11:38–44, Jonathan Haage explores the raising of Lazarus and what it means to experience the nearness of God in grief, disappointment, and fear. This message points us to Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life and invites us to trust him, call on him, and walk with him in community. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow...

In Genesis 18:16–33, Abraham models what it means to pray boldly. This sermon explores intercessory prayer, God’s justice and mercy, and how humble confidence can shape the way we bring people and burdens before the Lord today. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on how t...

Why is it so hard to trust God when we’re waiting? In this message from Genesis 16–17, Jonathan Haage explores the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to reveal the hidden cost of control. Discover how God invites us to move from anxiety and self-sufficiency to deeper trust in his promises. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon A...

In Genesis 15, Abram wrestles with doubt while waiting for God’s promises. This message explores how honest questions can deepen—not destroy—faith. Discover how to look up to God’s promise, lean into his faithfulness, and let go of the need to save yourself. If you haven't already, click  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow...

In Genesis 11:27–12:20, Abraham responds to God’s call with both faith and fear. This sermon explores what it means to audit our own response to God—especially when his promises require waiting, courage, and trust. Where might God be inviting you to deeper obedience today? If you haven't already, click  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to download the Sermon Application...

In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus exposes the danger of opposing God while thinking you’re serving him. Tom Vang explores spiritual blindness, religious hypocrisy, and Christ’s deep compassion for his people. This message calls us to honest self-examination and a humble return to Jesus. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Applicati...

In Matthew 23:25–28, Jesus exposes the danger of self-deception and spiritual hypocrisy. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, not just our habits, and to realign our lives around true kingdom priorities shaped by the transforming grace of Christ. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow al...

Why do we feel the need to make our words sound heavier than they are? In this sermon from Matthew 5:33–37 and 23:16–22, Jesus confronts manipulative speech and invites us into a life of honesty and integrity—where our simple yes and no can be trusted because our hearts are being formed by him. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the S...

Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "Kingdom Priorities." This week our Adult Discipleship Pastor, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "How Not to Drift in a Drifting World” teaching from Matthew 23:13-15.  If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more informat...

In Matthew 23:23–24, Jesus names the “weightier matters” of the faith: justice, mercy, and faithfulness—and He calls His people to keep those priorities central without neglecting generosity. This message helps you sort what matters most, navigate complexity with humility, and follow Jesus with a whole heart. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to...

Why do we care so much about looking spiritually put together? In Matthew 23:5–12, Jesus exposes the trap of religious performance and invites us into a better way. This sermon explores three remedies—private devotion, servant leadership, and honest confession—that lead to humility, integrity, and freedom in God’s kingdom. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...