Oakdale Olney Church

Scripture :  John 14:12-14  &  John 15:1-5 Multiplication Requires Greater Works.  Greater Works Require Greater Dependence.  Abiding Produces Fruit.  Prayer Is the Engine of Multiplication. Reflection : Ask Jesus... How are You inviting me to abide in You this week? What areas do I need to let You prune so I can better join Your mission?

Are You Part of the Priesthood? Scripture:  1 Peter 2:1-10 Priests carry the presence of God. Priests build altars in ordinary places Priests leave footprints for others to follow. Reflection Questions: Where is God calling you to build an altar? Who is God inviting you to leave footprints for?

Scripture :  Matthew 25:14-30 God has entrusted the  wealth  of his Kingdom into your life. God does not invest  evenly  in every disciple’s life. Faithfulness always produces a  return  on God’s investment. Fear leads to  unfaithfulness  and a lack of  fruitfulness . God holds everyone  accountable  for the investment of their life.

Scripture:  James 5:13-20 We lean into God with our suffering and tribulations. We lean into community (church) when we are sick and weak. We lean into community (church) to experience grace and healing. We lean into community (church) for rescue and redirection.

Scripture:  Romans 12:3-8  &  1 John 4:7-13 We lack attachment We don’t have a church to attend, but a body we’re attached to WE become like Jesus by being attached to people who reflect Him We struggle with being “half-brained.” 4 parts of healthy attachment: Joy Connection (Hesed) Group Identity (Healthy) Correction

Oakdale Family Day Outdoor Worship & Picnic - 5/31/26Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 1) The “who” of this ministry community is us.2) The “what” of this ministry is reconciliation.3) The “when” of this ministry is today. Take the Disciple-Maker's Commitment: oakdale.church/join

Scripture: John 13:34-35 1) Who does Jesus mean by “one another”?2) How has Jesus loved you/us?3) How will our love for one another tell the world we are disciples of Jesus?4) What is one thing you could do today to obey this command?

Scripture:  Proverbs 27:17 To continue to grow spiritually you need... ...more than just you and  Jesus . ... trusted  other people who are  filled  with the Spirit. ...a  shared  purpose and  commitment  to growth. ... humility  and a  teachable  spirit. ...time to  share  and  process  life together.

Scripture:  Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church ...was an Intimate gathering with deep relationships ...expected and recognized the miraculous ...lived incarnationally with the poor ...lived this way for the purpose of multiplying disciples

Scripture:  Isaiah 54:1  &  Isaiah 9:6 The Mathematical Weight of Control  The Hero and the Silent Cloud The Double Disruption The Anatomy of The Void The Turning Point - Living in Community

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24 & 1 Corinthians 12:21–27 Before you do, make sure you BE. You carry something someone else is missing. Community reveals what you can’t see. Loneliness isn’t a season, it’s a strategy. ● Who is one person I can have a deeper relationship with?

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 1) Our commitment to follow Jesus involves three things: ● A commitment to listen to Jesus. ● A commitment to obey what Jesus commands. ● A commitment to share our experiences with Jesus with others. 2) A commitment to follow Jesus has a pattern: ● Jesus chooses ordinary people – everyone really. ● Jesus sent them into life – not into a classroom. ● Jesus didn’t wait unt...

Scripture:  John 1:35-46 Jesus loves to offer  invitations .  Jesus loves genuine  curiosity .  Jesus wants all of us to experience his Kingdom  family .  At Oakdale being family is  GREAT . G ather Regularly R elationship Focused E xperiences to Share A cceptance and Love T ake part in the community

Easter Message Scripture:  Philippians 1:6 Easter becomes yours through   acceptance. Easter shapes your life through   obedience.  Easter is completed in you through   perseverance.

Scripture:  Romans 12:1-2 How to get a renewed mind: Offer yourself  fully  to God. Be willing to let go of old  paradigms . As the Holy Spirit to give you God's  paradigm . Test your thinking with acts of  obedience . 

Scripture :  Hebrews 10:23-25 Resistance to community makes our lives hollow Being part of a church isn’t about showing up, it’s about being shaped Jesus forms us through one another Encouragement is not a personality trait, it’s a mandate Who has God placed in my life to help form Christ in me?

Scripture:  Colossians 3:1 -17 Recognize the   goodness   of God.  Nurture a heart of   love   for God.  Continually put away   childish   things.  Get comfortable wearing the garments of   righteousness.  Practice the   faith   until it becomes who you are.  The key principle in godliness is   truth   plus   grace   over   time. Enjoy the journey because the   destination   is assured

Scripture:  1 Timothy 4:7-8 Godliness is   intimacy   with Jesus that releases   power   into your life and results in outward signs of   devotion. Godliness does   more   to provide for a successful life than any other characteristic. Godliness prepares you to enjoy   eternity.

Scripture:  Colossians 3:1-10 God has  provided  for you to have a new and restored life. Your new life begins when you  trust  and  desire  the life God intends for you. Focus your  mind  on the life you now long for. Your  actions  will follow your heart and your mind to  experience  your new life.

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24 If you want God to renew and shape your life you must... ...deny yourself. ...take up your cross. ...follow Jesus.

Scripture: John 21:1-19 Doing things our own way leads to disappointment Jesus invites us to follow him with FRESH obedience When Jesus gives the direction, we never need to fear Even when we go our own way, Jesus seeks to restore us. Reflection Question: What is one small act of fresh obedience You are inviting me into this week?

Scripture:  John 11:1-44 Broken places reveal what’s broken within us. Broken places reveal what kind of relationship we have with God. Broken places give us an opportunity to invite God to be Lord so that He can redeem it. 

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Your choice to expose yourself to God’s Word matters. Your choice to obey God’s commands matters. Your choice to humble yourself matters. Your choice to treasure Jesus above all else matters.

Scripture:  Matthew 4:1-11 When Jesus steps into temptation it reveals His  character  and perfects His  obedience . When Jesus steps into temptation it preys on His  physical  needs. When Jesus steps into temptation it raises questions about His identity and His  willingness  to trust God. When Jesus steps into temptation it offers  fleeting  pleasure.   How to let Jesus step into YOUR temptation...

Scripture : Mark 4:35-41 Following Jesus will lead you into storms that appear life-threatening. Jesus uses life’s storms to expand our faith and defeat our fear. Jesus will rebuke the cause and calm the consequences of the storms in our life. The storms of life enable us to see and experience who Jesus truly is.