Greenville Oaks Church Message Podcast

It’s all a set up. The Temple and the wall are nice and all. But there’s got to be more to life than this. And if you’ll hang on a bit longer, you’ll discover that there is. The story is just getting started…

Even when God seems absent (the name of God isn’t found in the book of Esther), he’s never far from us. And Esther is a reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, God is hidden in the details.

You have received a calling, a stirring from God for a purpose. Discouragement and distraction often delay the fulfillment of that calling. Yet, it’s time to continue and complete your calling.

We’re exiles and strangers, citizens of heaven exiled on planet earth. The call of God is for us to abstain from sinful desires and live such good lives that the people around you glorify God. 

The destruction and fall of Jerusalem is the darkest moment in Israel’s history. It is in this moment, that Ezekiel and Jeremiah share about God’s discipline of Israel. It’s hard, and yet, this discipline is for the glory of God, and ultimately, for their own good.

In this season of challenging circumstances that are beyond our control, we need an encounter with our holy God to recalibrate us to the truth. He is over it all and in the middle of it all. Our sin is great, but his cleansing is greater!

God sent prophets to warn Israel of the dangers of pursuing other lovers and gods. God wasn’t interested in an open relationship. He jealously pursued Israel despite their adultery and idolatry. He does the same with us today!

 God doesn’t require perfection from us. God desires faithfulness from us. And our faith can create a ripple effect that will pour out blessing on a thousand generations!

A look into the life of Solomon and the times where his wisdom excelled and others when it failed.

There’s an invitation lurking in Advent – the season of preparation for Christmas. It’s an invitation to patience, a fruit of the Spirit.

Jesus came to earth in the middle of a story that was already in motion. He came from a long line of saints and sinners. And yet, he also came to offer a new hope in a world full of darkness. He still comes to do the same!

God works through the righteousness of Uriah, the truth-telling of Nathan, and the repentance of David to reveal his mercy and love through terrible situations. In the same way, God wants to show his love and mercy to and through our lives.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: 1 Samuel 16 Throughout history, God has used unlikely people to do amazing things. This week in The Story is no different. God takes a small shepherd boy and turns him into a warrior and then into a king. The secret to his success is not the boy, but in who owns the boy’s heart.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: 1 Samuel 1-15 If we are going to live an abundant life, we must align our expectations with God’s expectations. Are you living a life of obedience to his commands? That is the way to life!

God redeems Ruth and Naomi’s stories after they experience despair. God also uses Boaz’s family history to prepare him to welcome Ruth as the outsider. May God use our despair and difficult family circumstances for His good purposes.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: The Book of Judges Without godly leaders, the people of Israel repeat a cycle of sin and destruction. We need leaders who will lead with integrity, courage, and love.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: The Book of Joshua In the midst of a season filled with reasons to be afraid, do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you wherever you may go!

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: Numbers 11-Deuteronomy 34 The cloud doesn't move backward. The cloud moves forward. So, leave Egypt behind you and set your sights on the Promised Land. It's a promise. And God is with you!

Series: ReEngage with the Story Through the 10 Commandments, God provided a sound framework for how Israel would function and live together as a people. The laws of God are an expression of His actual nature. Jesus Christ was the ultimate law keeper so that we, as lawbreakers, can obey the law out of love and not out of fear.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: Exodus 1-14 God brings deliverance to individuals so that they can bring deliverance to others. How might God be freeing you to help free others?

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: Genesis 37-50 n the midst of the valleys when it seems God is most absent, Joseph reminds us that God is with us, even then. That’s true in our lives as well!

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: Genesis 12-29 God is going to build a new nation to live as a contrast community that will bless the entire world. We’re now called to be a part of that community as his church.

Series: ReEngage with the Story Message Text: Genesis 1-8 God created an incredible world, and we, as humans, are his crowning achievement. We make a mess of things, but God wants relationship with us and will do anything to get us back!

Series: ReEngage with the Story We are the stories we tell ourselves. So what story has formed your imagination? What story shapes your identity? What story do you find your story within? The Bible offers us a story worthy of our lives, our identity, and our purpose.

Series: Anchored Message Text: Mark 1:14-18 In this season of uncertainty and chaos, you can anchor yourself to this truth: Our God is the God who invites us to more. And by His Spirit, we have the resources to grow and mature into people who glorify Him in all we do.