Oakdale Olney Church

Scripture:   Romans 8:5-9  &  Galatians 5:16-18, 22-25 Control keeps us from becoming the person God wants us to be We are invited to dwell in the realm of the Spirit Walking in step with the Spirit requires hearing and obeying All God-sized movements are Spirit-led

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 We are NOT Religious Consumers... 1. ...we are heirs. 2. ...we are gift stewards. 3. ...we are spiritual investors. 4. ...we are Kingdom producers.

Scripture:  Colossians 2:1-15 When we declare Jesus to be our Lord, we receive… Access to the wisdom, understanding and knowledge of God. A relationship with God that provides all the strength and power you need. New life, new identity, new purpose and freedom from condemnation. Forgiveness from all your sin and shame.

Scripture:  Acts 2 God uses the Church to reveal himself supernaturally to the world that results in the strengthening of the church. The Church is a prayerful, obedient, expectant witness to the world. The world responds to God with a curiosity that results in humble repentance. God’s Kingdom expands generationally to the ends of the earth.

Luke 2:1-10 1) Fear brings us strength 2) The impairment of fear is control and anxiety… 3) The gift of fear is faith 4) The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Christ tonight

Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 1. God’s unexpected news is meant for you! 2. God’s unexpected news replaces worry with worship. 3. God’s unexpected news must be discovered and experienced. 4. God’s unexpected news must be shared!

Scripture:   Luke 1:1-20 Prayer is relational not   transactional. Prayer is designed to build our   faith   and   life   with God. As a disciple of Jesus your prayers are always   heard. God might delay in answering because God’s answer is   larger   than your request. God’s answers to our prayers often are not what we   expected.

Scripture:   Matthew 1:18-25 We fear obedience because it feels like defeat Be willing to do the hard things with grace Obedience should be simple and quick  God may not tell us "the why" but he will show us "the what” Even when we fear, God is with us

Scripture:   Luke 1:26-38  We can “fear not” because we have found  favor  with God. We can “fear not” because  nothing  is  impossible  for God.

Scripture:   John 6:27 1.   Stop working to make a life for yourself. 2.   Receive life from Jesus and offer eternal gifts to those around you. 3.   The real work of your life is to believe Jesus.

Scripture:    Deuteronomy 6:4-9   Influencing your kids spiritually starts by hearing and obeying God yourself. Apprentice your kids by teaching them about God. Apprentice your kids by talking about the Lord as a lifestyle. Apprentice your kids by creating visible reminders of God’s love and promises. Apprentice your kids by making your home a shelter of God’s truth.

Scripture:  Ephesians: 5:21-33 Spiritual leadership is marked by mutual submission Marriage is a sub-mission of God’s Mission Our reverence for Christ is the motivation for loving our spouse Spiritual leadership in marriage requires intimacy

Oakdale congregant, Scott Springer's journey of hiking the trail while intentionally practicing disciple-making with the people he met

Scripture:  John 15:9-17 Jesus shares his joy with us through friendship. Jesus commands us to serve as spiritual leaders with our friends. Jesus appointed us to be fruitful. Jesus promises us access to Kingdom resources in his name.

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35 & 44-48 The first person I must lead is me Growth comes from steadily being in a place of discomfort Growth comes from consistently pursuing a connection with Jesus Contending with God is important to discovering His will for us Immediate obedience solidifies transformative experiences

The Work of Rebuilding Never Ends Scripture:  Nehemiah 13:1-31 The ongoing work of rebuilding your life involves…... Developing a heart that desires to please God. Avoiding legalism. Not giving the enemy room in your heart. Practices that build trust in God. Being careful about what you tolerate.

Creating Rhythms of Dedication Nehemiah 12:27-47 Creating rhythms of dedication in your life requires... ...ongoing purification. ...ongoing sacrifices. ...ongoing rejoicing. ...ongoing community.

All of us are called to lead and all of us are called to a lifestyle of sacrifice. Nehemiah 11-12:26 1) Your name and your sacrifices are remembered by God. 2) Your sacrifices will be rewarded by God. 3) Your sacrifices release you into freedom with God.

Are We Doing Better? Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39 You have a healthy relationship when… You eschew wicked influences You trust God for your provision You are contributing to God’s glory

Are You in a Dysfunctional Relationship with God? 1. Your relationship with God will become dysfunctional because of arrogance. 2. Your relationship with God will become dysfunctional because of stubbornness. 3. Your relationship with God will become dysfunctional because of disobedience.

The Joy of the Lord is Your Protection Nehemiah 8:1-18 Joy starts with hearing God’s word. Joy requires an understanding of God’s word. Joy is made complete by orienting our lives to God’s word.

The Story of Oakdale congregant, Clark, doing his job and making in impact in North Africa