Great Oaks Fellowship Podcast

This week, Pastor David launches the Our Pursuit series by calling the church to intentional, passionate prayer. Scripture shows that prayer is not passive wishful thinking - it is active pursuit. From Jeremiah’s promise that God will be found by those who seek Him wholeheartedly, to Jesus’ call to pray without giving up, we’re reminded that prayer is how we draw near to God, gain supernatural str...

This week, guest speaker David Faunce teaches from Matthew 11–12 and addresses a struggle every believer faces at some point: doubt. Even John the Baptist - the one who prepared the way for Jesus - found himself questioning when circumstances didn’t match his expectations. Through the lives of John, the Pharisees, and the crowds who witnessed Jesus’ miracles, we discover that not all doubt is the...

This week, Pastor David teaches from Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus, reminding us that Jesus is always moving toward the lost, the overlooked, and the unlikely. Zacchaeus wasn’t searching for religion; he just wanted a glimpse of Jesus. But grace had other plans. In a moment that changed everything, Jesus stopped, called him by name, and invited Himself into Zacchaeus’ life. This message revea...

This week, Pastor David opens our new series, His Pursuit, by reading out of Isaiah 61 and Luke 15 to reveal the relentless, pursuing heart of God. Jesus doesn’t wait for the lost to find Him - He goes after them. Whether it’s the wandering sheep, the missing coin, or the runaway son, Scripture shows us a Father who searches, restores, celebrates, and makes all things new. No matter how far someon...

This week at Great Oaks Fellowship, guest speaker Delayna Wilkins leads us through Foster & Adopt Sunday — a powerful reminder that caring for vulnerable children isn’t just charity… it’s the gospel in action. Through Delayna's testimony, Scripture, and the heart of Jesus, we’re challenged to see the foster crisis not as someone else’s responsibility, but as a mission field the church is u...

This week, Pastor Jason teaches on the power of our thoughts and the power of our words. Scripture shows that what we think becomes what we speak, and what we speak shapes the direction of our lives. Many of the battles we face in the mind didn’t start with us - they began with words spoken over us. But God’s Word has the final say. Through 2 Corinthians 10, Proverbs 18, Ezekiel 37, and Romans 12,...

Link to video referenced in sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSD3evrAb4Y&feature=youtu.be This week, Pastor David walks through the powerful story of Passover and shows how every detail points to Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God. Just as the Israelites were helpless slaves in Egypt, humanity is helpless under the weight of sin - until the blood of the Lamb is applied. Through Exodus 12,...

This week, Pastor David preaches from Matthew 7 and James 2, reminding us that genuine faith is revealed through the fruit of our lives. We can say all the right things, but if our lives don’t reflect the love and character of Christ, something’s missing. True disciples don’t just talk about faith; they live it out through obedience, compassion, and surrender. This message challenges us to examine...

This week, Pastor David shares from John 5, where Jesus encounters a man who had been paralyzed for thirty-eight years. In a powerful moment of grace, Jesus asks a simple but life-changing question: “Do you want to be healed?” Through this story, we’re reminded that Jesus doesn’t just fix our circumstances; He restores our hearts and gives us the strength to walk in new life. When we respond to Hi...

This week, Pastor David unpacks Hebrews 6 and challenges believers to move beyond the basics of faith into deeper maturity. Many Christians stop at the foundation - salvation through Jesus - but God desires to build something lasting on that foundation. Through this passage, we’re reminded that repentance isn’t punishment; it’s a gift that keeps our hearts tender, our faith anchored, and our hope...

When life feels fragile and temporary - when we’re groaning under the weight of this world - God reminds us that what’s ahead is not death but life. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul shows us what it means to live with eternity in view: confident, purposeful, and reconciled. We’re not just surviving in our clay jars; we’re carriers of glory. Text: 2 Corinthians 5 1. “When This Tent Is Taken Down” (v.1-5) -...

This week, Pastor David calls the church to rediscover Scripture, remove hidden idols, and restore the temple of God in our lives (2 Kings 22–23). What we tolerate becomes what we celebrate, and what we celebrate becomes what we accept. It’s time to clean house. 1. DISTRACTIONS & FOCUS  - The enemy loves distraction.  - We must quiet our hearts to receive God’s Word. 2. THE CYCLE: TOLERATE → C...

This week, Pastor David preaches on the power and necessity of God’s Word in the life of every believer. From the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness to Paul’s charge in 2 Timothy, Scripture reminds us that we don’t live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. The Bible isn’t just a book to read; it’s the source of wisdom, strength, and direction for our daily walk. T...

This week, Pastor David unpacks  The Simple Gospel —not just as the foundation of our faith, but as the message we are called to share with the world. Every person you meet is broken and searching, and only Jesus can heal and restore. The gospel isn’t complicated: God’s design, our sin, Christ’s sacrifice, and the new life He offers through faith. This message will stir you to move beyond silence...

This week, Pastor David preaches from Luke 10 and the parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that in the last days, the love of many will grow cold. But God has called His people to a different way - to love Him fully and love our neighbors sacrificially. True discipleship isn’t measured by how much we know, but by how we love, even when it costs us. Whether it’s our family at home, the stran...

This week, Pastor David preaches from the book of Esther, reminding us that God has placed His people in this cultural moment for a reason. In a world marked by death, division, and darkness, the church cannot stay silent or apathetic. Just as Esther had to decide whether to risk everything to save her people, we too must choose whether Jesus is truly Lord of our lives - beyond comfort, convenienc...

This week, Pastor David preaches from Luke 8, where two desperate people encounter Jesus in the middle of impossible situations. Jairus, a synagogue leader, risked his reputation to beg for his dying daughter. A woman, rejected and isolated for 12 years, pushed through the crowd to touch the edge of His robe. Both found what they were searching for - not because of their status or strength, but be...

This week, Jason Miller reminds us through his own story that no matter how far we’ve fallen or how long we’ve carried shame, God’s grace is greater. From decades of addiction and self-condemnation to freedom and new life in Christ, this testimony shows how God weaves His plans of restoration even in our lowest moments. Through the truth of His Word, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the love of J...

This week, guest speaker Kelly Workman preaches from Psalm 1, showing us what it truly means to live a blessed life. Being blessed isn’t about circumstances, success, or comfort - it’s about being rooted in God. The blessed person surrounds themselves with obedience, refuses to walk in the ways of the wicked, and delights in the Word of the Lord day and night. Just like a tree planted by streams o...

This week, Pastor David preaches a faith-building message from Psalm 121 and Psalm 91, reminding us that no matter what dangers surround us, our help comes from the Lord - the Maker of heaven and earth. God never slumbers, never forgets, and never abandons His people. He is our refuge, our shelter, and our protection in times of trouble. When fear rises, His promises stand firm: He will guard your...

This week, Pastor David preaches from Romans 5, reminding us that through faith in Jesus we have peace with God, access to His grace, and a hope that will never disappoint. We rejoice -not only in the good times - but even in trials, because God uses them to shape our character and deepen our hope. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us, restoring our friendship with God and filling our h...

Preaching from Romans 6, Pastor David delivers a powerful call to step into the freedom Jesus secured for us—not just forgiveness, but death to sin and new life in Him. You are no longer a slave to your past. You’ve been raised to live differently, with power, purpose, and identity in Christ.

Pastor David preaches from Acts 10-11, sharing a personal story of radical obedience and challenging us to examine the cultural walls we've built that keep others from the gospel. Like Peter, we’re often tempted to resist what God is doing because it looks different than what we expect - but the Spirit is moving, and it’s time to get out of the way.

This week, Pastor David shares a powerful message from Acts 3 about the God who sees, heals, and does more than we could ever ask for. Just like the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, we often come to God with our cup out, hoping for just enough to get by, but Jesus offers complete healing and freedom. This message reminds us that the same name that made the crippled man walk is still healing, saving...

This week, Pastor David brings a bold and clear message about what true salvation really is (and what it isn’t). Using Paul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus and his urgent warning to the Galatians, we see that the gospel is simple but powerful: Jesus plus nothing equals everything. No tradition, no works, no idols, and no excuses can add to what Christ has finished on the cross. If yo...