Oakdale Olney Church

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17 We are not the heroes of our own stories. Obedience to God and His Word is the greatest act of loyalty we can offer Him as a friend. We become more committed to God when we understand how committed He is to us.

Scripture:  Psalm 100 ,  2 Samuel 6:12-22  &  John 4:21-23 Progression of Worship What is Worship? David Worships with all his might

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 We journal to REMEMBER ( Psalm 103 ) We write our hearts before God to know ourselves and Him better ( Psalm 139 ) We Journal to Meditate ( Psalm 1 ) Practice Writing Your Heart: CLICK HERE for PDF

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 (NET) To serve the purpose of God in your generation start with God To serve the purpose of God in your generation make room for God To serve the purpose of God in your generation trust God

A Heart of SolitudeScripture: Psalm 19 & Psalm 59 David’s Young Life of Solitude as a Shepherd David’s Struggling Life Fleeing from Saul. Finding Solitude Hiding in Caves. David’s Old Age a Testimony of God’s Closeness

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23 - 24 & Matthew 26 Love should be costly Only God is deserving of our lives because only He is worthy of our greatest love. We cannot love God well, until we experience His sacrificial, costly love for us. Questions to Ask God this Week: https://oakdale.church/cost

Scripture :  2 Samuel 11-12 Run to God in repentance, because He already knows what you’ve done Run to God in repentance, because He’s already made provision. Run to God in repentance, because His way is better.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37 1) Falling in love with Jesus takes cultivation2) Let God’s presence captivate us3) The most important part of prayer is not the result it produces, but the intimacy it creates. Practice Falling in Love with God through Examen Prayer: https://irp.cdn-website.com/da72807d/files/uploaded/Examen_Prayer.pdf

God is in the business of recycling our Pain Matthew 5:10 God allows pain as a path to bless us and to bless His kingdom. Romans 8:28 God turns our pain into purpose when we are obedient to Him. Genesis 50:20

Scripture:   John 15:4-9 The power to grow comes from our   connection   to Jesus. We remain connected to Jesus through loving   obedience. Our healing   glorifies   God and marks us as disciples of Jesus.

God created us to be relational beings who need connection and relationships. - Genesis 2:18 God wants us to be free of anything that hinders us, or holds us back from running the race He has set before each one of us. - Hebrews 12:1 Jesus calls us to forgive as He forgives. - Matthew 6:12 God calls us to live a life of humility. - Proverbs 28:13

Scripture:   James 4:7-10 ,   1 John 1:5-10   &   Matthew 5:6 Submission isn't giving up — it’s giving over God won’t heal what we won’t reveal. God honors the hunger for His holiness

Scripture:   James 5:13-20 Confession is how God cleans out the   congestion   of our hearts and souls. Confession precedes and directs   prayer   that brings healing. Confession builds community and community   engagement   brings growth. Confession is a   guardrail   that protects you from falling off a cliff.

Easter Sunday Message from Oakdale Church in Olney, MD.Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 The power of surrender starts with humility. The power of surrender means receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior. The power of surrender continues as you walk with Jesus step by step.

Scripture:   Luke 15:1-7 We matter to God! We trust that Jesus will change us ( Isaiah 41:10 ) We expect Jesus will change us ( Philippians 1:6 ) We live as changed people ( Matthew 7:18-20 )

Scripture:   Genesis 3:1-13   &   Matthew 5:3 1.   Facing reality starts with taking God’s Word   seriously. 2.   Facing reality requires   accepting   your lost innocence. 3.   Facing reality means coming out of   hiding. 4.   Facing reality means putting   blame   where it belongs.

Scripture:   Romans 12:2 We are all broken and in need of transformation. Our God is the "fixer of all broken things." When we surrender to God, He will transform us into new beautiful vessels, to be used fully for His Kingdom.

Scripture:    Mark 7:1-13 Customs can foster   religion   more than   relationships. Customs can   replace   God’s commands. Customs can create   loopholes   to obedience.

Scripture:     John 10:14-18 Church competition   diminishes   our intimacy with Jesus. Church competition   destroys   the unity we have in Jesus. Church competition   disregards   the authority of Jesus.

Scripture:     Luke 10:1-11 5 characteristics of disciple making churches: Disciple makers are willing to be   vulnerable. Disciple makers are willing to depend upon   God. Disciple makers stay   focused. Disciple makers offer   peace. Disciple makers illustrate   humility.

From Centralized to DecentralizedScripture: Acts 8:1-8 1) When we centralize the church, we get a spider instead of a starfish.2) When we centralize the church, we reduce rather than maximize ownership.3) When we centralize the church, we limit the reach of God’s power and the experience of joy.

A time to look back and celebrate 2024 and look forward to what God has planned for us in 2025. Led by Pastors & Board Members

Scripture:    Ephesians 4:1-16 You live worthy of your calling by living into  oneness  in Christ. Our maturity in Christ is a result of  engagement  not equipping. Leaders are discovered through their ministry, not  before  ministry. Your credential is your  obedience  from faith out of love.

Scripture:    1 Samuel 2: 12-25   and   Hosea 2:6-7 When we neglect meeting with God, we forget to consider God. When we look to other things to satisfy us, comfort us, fulfill us, or provide security, Bible calls that idolatry. 

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 1) Jesus came to give us eternal life not an easy life. 2) Jesus loves to comfort us, but not make us comfortable. 3) Jesus invites us to the adventure of life not an avoidance of life. 4) True disciples of Jesus will experience the life of Jesus.