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Scripture Text: Isaiah 35:1-10 and Luke 2:1-20 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. As we see with the shepherds, God is concerned for the “least of these” in society. How does God’s heart change your own heart? 2. Reflect on a time when you felt poor in spirit and God entered in. How did you grow in Christ through this experience? 3. How does the gospel sustain joy no matter the circumstance?

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Scripture Text: Philippians 1:3-11 and Matthew 2:1-12 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. Dignitaries from afar traveled to worship Jesus while those who were near failed to acknowledge him as King. What do you take away from this paradox? 2. Jesus is King for all peoples. How does this shape your life with him? 3. How can the story of the Magi give you perspective where you feel weary?

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Scripture Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Matthew 1:18–25 Bryan Buck

The Oaks Parish Podcast Martha Van Houten and Special Guest Marie Emmett Our visual art reflections will begin on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th. Sign up for our weekly email here to receive all the details about using the art in reflection throughout the week.

Scripture Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city, region, and world. This renewal is embodied in the beauty of liturgical worship, mission rooted in people and place among the least and lost, and relational discipleship that forms us into the image of Christ. C.S. Lew...

With Special Guest: Jane Olson Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for The Feast of Christ the King! Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of Christ the King! The Liturgical Home: The Feast of Christ the King The Liturgical Home: Ordinary Time (Ashley Tumlin Wallace) In this podcast series, we have a chance to explore how the historic Christian church has marked time for centur...

Sermon Text: Romans 15:1-7 Dr Alan Carter Click here to download the 35 references for "one another-ing" in Scripture that Dr Carter mentions in his sermon.

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:18 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city, region, and world. This renewal is embodied in the beauty of liturgical worship, mission rooted in people and place among the least and lost, and relational discipleship that forms us into the image of Christ. A...

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*We apologize that the first couple minutes are missing from the beginning of this replay, but jump right in for the majority of the sermon! Scripture Text: Luke 11:1-13 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city, region, and world. This renewal is embodied in the beauty of liturgical worship,...

The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten & Special Guest Ben Bishop Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for The Feast of All Saints! Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of All Saints: The Homely Hours: Preparing for All Saints' Day All Saints' Day: A Rookie Anglican Guide The Liturgical Home: Ordinary Time (Ashley Tumlin Wallace) All Saints' Day (Brittanica)...

Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, The Contemplative Pastor We are not dealing with abstractions. The gospel is lived before it is preached. People are not changed by ideas but by persons who embody the truth of those ideas. B.B. Warfield, Selected Shorter Writings, vol 2 The great test of every ministry is love: not eloquence, nor zeal, nor or...

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Scripture Text: Luke 5:1-11 Bryan Buck *We apologize 10-15 seconds are missing from the beginning of this replay, but jump right in for the majority of the sermon! Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city, region, and world. This renewal is embodied in the beauty of liturgical worship, mission rooted in...

The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series with Martha Van Houten Oaks Parish (Portland, OR) Music: “The Size of Grace” © Courtland Urbano In this podcast series, we have a chance to explore how the historic Christian church has marked time for centuries through special seasons, feasts, and other noteworthy days - and how we can embrace the value and beauty of these liturgical celebrations in our own co...

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Scripture Text: John 15:1-17 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city, region, and world. This renewal is embodied in the beauty of liturgical worship, mission rooted in people and place among the least and lost, and relational discipleship that forms us into the image of Christ. Thomas Merto...

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Scripture Text: Matthew 25:31-40; Ephesians 2:1-10 Pat Roach Quotes for Reflection Lucian of Samosata, late 2nd Century These deluded creatures [Christians], you see, have persuaded themselves that they are immortal and will live forever, which explains the contempt of death and willing self-sacrifice so common among them. It was impressed on them too by their lawgiver [Jesus] that from the moment...

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Scripture Text: Luke 10:1-12 Andy Tobin Quotes for Reflection Paul Miller Here’s my point: When the Spirit of Jesus becomes the captain, the ship itself begins to change. Instead of a professional and program-driven ministry, the saints are energized and equipped for mission. This takes enormous pressure off pastors. The entire dynamics of the congregation are reshaped around mission—which many ar...

Scripture Text: Revelation 4 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love We are oriented by our longings, directed by our desires. We adopt ways of life that are indexed to such visions for life, not usually because we “think through” our options but rather because some picture captures our imagination. C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory At present we are on the outside o...

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