OAG Podcast

Title: On Fire For God Date: 9/1/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Summary: This message emphasizes the importance of being "on fire" for God by fostering a spirit of faith, encouraging believers to present themselves as living sacrifices filled with the Holy Spirit, while acknowledging the necessity of community and the pursuit of God to stoke their spiritual pa...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. Special Guest Speaker: Mrs. Pat Ward ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Finding Hope and Strength Through Testimony Summary : In this powerful lesson, Mrs. Pat shares her personal journey of overcoming deep depression through faith, the importance of G...

Title: His Purpose In All This Date: 8/25/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Pastor Strickland emphasizes the importance of understanding God's purpose through Scripture, illustrating how Abraham taught faith to his family, Moses introduced law for the nation, and ultimately Jesus brought grace and truth for the entire world. He concludes with a powerful reminder that,...

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: Finding Rest in the Shelter of the Most High: A Lesson from Psalms 91 Summary : Welcome to today's lesson led by Mrs. Jeanie Davis, where we will delve into the profound teachings of Psalms 91. This lesson emphasi...

Title: What's Next Date: 8/18/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Hey everyone! This week's message from Pastor Strickland was all about walking by faith and not by sight. He reminded us that our faith isn't blind; it's rooted in spiritual understanding and knowledge. 'This do in remembrance of me' is a powerful statement that Pastor Strickland encour...

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 ** ** Please excuse the poor audio quality in the last half. We had some technical difficulties and did our best.** Title: The Brevity of Life and the Assurance of Eternal Hope Summary : This lesson explores the themes of life&...

Title: Commitment to Go and Tell Date: 8/11/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Amanda Hahn This week's message from Pastor Amanda focused on the importance of sharing God's word, inspired by the story of Jonah. Jonah was commanded by God to go to Nineveh and deliver a message of repentance, but he initially disobeyed, causing a series of events that ultimately led him to fulfill God&...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by special guest speaker, Jeff Booth, our Worship Pastor. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: The Power of Praise and Worship: Unlocking the Presence of God Summary : Pastor Jeff's lesson explores the profound impact of praise and worship, emphasizing that true worship requires total submi...

The monthly Men's Breakfast Bible Study at OAG taught by the Men's Ministries Director, Mr. Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: The Whole Enchilada: Embracing God's Purpose and Promises Summary : In this Bible Study, Mr. Gator emphasizes the importance of fully committing to God's purpose in our lives, using the met...

Title: God Will Date: 8/4/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland Pastor Derrel Strickland draws inspiration from a familiar passage in Acts 2:41 where Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, sees 3,000 people saved in one day. Pastor Strickland acknowledges feelings of inadequacy but emphasizes that it is God who adds to the church, not human efforts. He reminds us that God has a p...

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: Strength in Faith: Embracing Bold Prayers and Trusting God's Plan Summary : In this lesson, Mrs. Jeanie emphasizes the importance of bold and believing prayers, illustrating how God answers specific requests with...

Title: Overcoming Disappointment Date: 7/28/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland ### [Be Encouraged By Faith in God](#) This week's sermon by Pastor Derrel Strickland reminds us that no matter how much we try, we are never good enough on our own to earn our way into heaven. He explains how the early church struggled with this concept, as they were previously taught that o...

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: Running the Race with Truth and Love: A Study of Psalm 50 Summary : Mrs. Jeanie's lesson emphasizes the importance of being lovingly truthful with one another, acknowledging our shortcomings, and continuously stri...

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 Praise: Learning to Sing in Every Season Summary : Mrs. Jeanie's Sunday School lesson emphasizes the importance of praise and worship in all circumstances, drawing from the Psalms and personal experience...

Title: A Sower Went Out To Sow Date: 7/21/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon Speaker : Pastor Derrel Strickland This week's message from Pastor Strickland focused on the Parable of the Sower and the significance of sowing seeds of faith and truth. Drawing from Luke 8, he emphasized that as Christians, we have ready access to seeds to sow. Using Paul’s experience in Acts 16, Pastor Strickland highlighted...

Title: If God Be For Us Date: 7/14/24, 10am, Sunday Message In this week's message, Pastor Derrel Strickland dives into the powerful promises of Romans chapter 8. He reminds us that God's love is unwavering and that His promises stand forever. From historical examples like Moses and Joshua to modern quotes about unity and persistence, Pastor Strickland emphasizes that if God is for us, no...

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 Calling and Assembling Together: A Call to Action Summary : In her lesson, Mrs. Jeanie emphasizes the importance of assembling together as a church community and actively engaging in our spiritual respon...

The monthly Men's Breakfast Bible Study at OAG taught by the Men's Ministries Directory, Mr. Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Lock, Stock, and Barrel: A Complete Commitment to Christ Summary : In this Bible Study, Mr. Gator uses the metaphor of "lock, stock, and barrel" to illustrate the comprehensive commitmen...

Title: Encourage Yourself In this week's message, Pastor Jeff Booth dives into the story of David's distress in 1 Samuel 30:6 and highlights the importance of learning to encourage ourselves in the Lord. He reminds us that, while community support is vital, there are times we have to strengthen ourselves in God’s promises. Pastor Jeff shares personal anecdotes and Biblical stories to empha...

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long-time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis. Please excuse the poor audio quality as we are working through some technical difficulties. ** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses ** Title: Maintaining Your Spiritual Thermostat: A Lesson on Faith, Fellowship, and Self-Examination Summary : Mrs. Jeanie's lesson...

Uncle Sam Speaks: The Christian Foundations of America's Independence Explore the profound connection between Christianity and the founding of America through Uncle Sam's perspective. Discover how early leaders like George Washington and the Pilgrims integrated their faith into the nation's development and governance, underscoring the role of divine providence in shaping America's...

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: Running the Race: Embracing Faith, Endurance, and God’s Provision Summary : Mrs. Jeanie's Sunday School lesson focused on Timothy's teachings, encouraging believers to be bold, faithful, and endure hardships w...

Understanding God as a Loving Father: Embracing His Handfuls on Purpose | by Pastor Strickland This week's sermon by Pastor Derrel Strickland reminded us that God's generosity towards us is intentional. He spoke about the concept of 'handfuls of purpose,' drawing from the story of Ruth and Boaz, to illustrate how God leaves blessings in our paths with a purpose in mind. Pastor Stri...

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 Role of Women in Ministry: Lessons from Leadership and Service Summary : In this Sunday School lesson, Mrs. Jeanie explores the role of women in ministry, emphasizing their significant contributions as leaders, pr...

Father Knows Best - by Pastor Derrel Strickland This week's sermon by Pastor Derrel Strickland focused on the omniscience of God, His perfect knowledge that encompasses all things. Pastor Strickland highlighted how our Heavenly Father never makes mistakes, unlike our earthly fathers. Using biblical texts and parables, he shared insights on how God’s divine knowledge and sovereignty intervene i...