OAG Podcast

Summary: Pastor Strickland emphasizes the concept of "stuff" in our lives, discussing its dual nature as both a blessing and a potential curse depending on how we use it and our attitude toward it. He encourages the congregation to focus on God's provision and to contribute their talents and abilities for the building of the church, reassuring them that every contribution is valuable in God's eyes...

Summary: Pastor Strickland highlights the importance of maintaining faith, love, and hope, as we gather to praise God together, especially during challenging times. He encourages the congregation to rejoice and give thanks in every circumstance, reminding them that God is faithful and desires an attitude of worship regardless of life's difficulties.. Title: Praising God In Every Circumstance Date:...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Embracing Our Purpose: Lessons from Jeremiah 29 Summary : In this week's message, Mrs. Jeanie dove into Jeremiah 29, exploring how God called the exiled Israelites to thrive, even while in captivity for 70 years. She...

Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Tom Van Kempen emphasizes the importance of having a "now focus" in our faith, contrasting the responses of David and Saul in the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how God calls us to confront challenges with courage and confidence. He encourages the congregation to embrace a positive attitude, trust in God's plan, and recognize the opportunities presented in...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: The Unfailing Love of God: A Journey of Redemption Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie emphasizes the importance of recognizing that Jesus seeks out the lost, just as she did with her son, and encourages listeners t...

Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Derrel Strickland emphasizes the importance of perseverance in faith, reminding listeners that spiritual growth involves continuous efforts to know God better, love Him more, and serve Him faithfully. He highlights that regardless of life’s circumstances, including political changes or personal challenges, believers are called to "keep on keeping on," trusting in Go...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Trusting God's Timing: A Lesson from Hannah's Journey Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie Davis emphasizes the importance of treating others with love and compassion, even in the face of personal struggles and socie...

The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by Billy Rhoades. ** Edited to remove extended pauses ** Title: How to Kill a Giant for Dummies Summary : Billy Rhoades shares insights from the classic biblical story of David and Goliath, emphasizing the key actions David took to defeat the giant despite his youth and inexperience. He encourages listeners to recognize their own battles,...

Title: This Is Our Defining Moment Date: 11/3/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Jeff Booth Summary: In this week's sermon, Pastor Jeff dove deep into the concept of "defining moments" in our lives and how they're crucial to our future, both personally and as a nation. He highlighted the sacrifices made by historical figures, like those 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, and tied...

Title: The Blessing of a Quiet Life Date: 10/27/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Scott Anderson Summary: Pastor Scott Anderson delivered a message on living a quiet life and focusing on what God has called us to do. He referenced 1 Thessalonians 4, where Paul encourages believers to love more and to focus on living quietly, minding their own affairs, and working diligently. Pastor Scott em...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Understanding God's Plan: A Lesson from Football and Faith Summary : In this week's message, Mrs. Jeanie Davis takes us on a journey through the story of Deborah and Barak in the Bible. Drawing parallels to our everyd...

Title: Extending His Grace Date: 10/20/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: In this week's inspiring message, Pastor Derrel Strickland dives deep into the concept of grace from the book of Ephesians. He emphasizes that grace isn't just for the church leaders or a select few; it's a responsibility for every believer. We're called to extend God's grace, not just to tho...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Embrace the Journey With Faith Summary : This week, Mrs. Jeanie Davis took us on a spiritual adventure through the story of Abram and Sarai in Genesis. She highlighted the challenges and faith Abram (later known as Ab...

Title: The Red Thread Date: 10/13/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: This week's message from Pastor Derrel Strickland, part of our journey through the Book of Joshua, brings us to an intriguing story about Rahab and the significance of the red thread. Rahab, a woman of faith, helped the Israelite spies and marked her window with a scarlet cord—a symbol of her fait...

The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by our Men's Director, Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove extended pauses ** Title: Finding Your Vision, Dream, and Destiny: A Journey with Gary Lavender Summary : In this month's Men's Bible Study, Gator talks about how hope is like an anchor for our souls. Just like a boat needs an anchor to stay steady, our souls need hope to stay strong,...

Title: The Blood, the Cross, and the Sinless Sacrifice Date: 10/6/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Evangelist Chris Mikkelson Summary: In this week's sermon, Evangelist Chris Mikkelson inspired us with his passionate recounting of Christ's sacrifice and love for us. He shared the vital message that through Jesus' death on the cross, salvation is offered to all of us. Mikkelson used humor and pers...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Warriors, Intercessors, and the Power of Obedience: A Study on Joshua in Exodus Summary : In Mrs. Jeanie Davis's latest sermon, she dives into the remarkable adventures of Joshua as he takes leadership under Moses, hi...

Title: For A Brief Moment Date: 9/29/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: Pastor Strickland reminded us this week about the urgency of our faith and the precious, brief moment we have to act upon it. He reflected on the themes found in Ezra and in the teachings of Jesus. He urged us to realize our time might be short, encouraging us to make the most of our moments by...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Stepping into God's Glory: Overcoming Complaints and Cultivating Faith Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie Davis guides us through the book of Exodus, examining the struggles of the Israelites and how their complain...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: The Power of Purpose: Lessons from Aaron and Moses in Exodus Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie Davis explores the roles of Aaron and Moses as they venture through trials, leadership, and faithfulness in the book o...

Title: God's Love: Not Who You Thought He Was Date: 9/15/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Original Title : Does Your Faith Stink? Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: Pastor Strickland's sermon emphasizes the necessity of understanding God's true nature as a loving and compassionate father, contradicting the misguided beliefs many hold about Him, and challenges Christians to embody this...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Embracing Relationships: Lessons from Jethro and Moses Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie Davis emphasizes the importance of understanding our relationships with others, drawing lessons from Moses and Jethro's...

The monthly Men's Breakfast Bible Study at OAG shared by Gary Lavender. ** Edited to remove extended pauses and portions that did not record well ** Title: Finding Your Vision, Dream, and Destiny: A Journey with Gary Lavender Summary : In this captivating podcast episode, Gary Lavender takes us on a profound journey through his life experiences, sharing insights on vision, dreams, and destiny....

Title: A Wise Investment Date: 9/8/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: Pastor Strickland emphasizes the importance of investing in the kingdom of God through missions and children's ministries, highlighting that true investments are those that yield eternal rewards. He encourages the congregation to contribute their time, talents, and treasures towards these eff...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Understanding God's Plan Through Exodus Summary : In this week's lesson, Mrs. Jeanie Davis reminds us about embracing the challenges we face as signs we're on the right path with God. She emphasizes the le...