Oasis Church Winnipeg

The book of Proverbs, which is included in the Bible, is perhaps the most famous text in the world on wisdom; millions of people for thousands of years have looked to it for help. In the Bible “wisdom” is competence in regards to the complex realities of life. How can we grow in wisdom regarding sex? Proverbs 5:15–19 Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. Should your...

It's been said - "Show me your friends and I will show you your future." Our closest relationships shape the direction and quality of our lives. Proverbs, the most famous collection of wisdom, speaks powerfully about choosing our close relationships.

In this fourth week of the series we take a bit of a different approach and look at the brokenness of our world by looking at the evil that is inside us all. What do we do with that? How do we respond? Over and over again the Bible calls us to respond with a pursuit of holiness and the mortification of sin that is in us. 1 Peter 1:15 (The Message) Let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped...

All of us know intuitively that there is something wrong with this world; things are not exactly as they should be. This message a number of tools that Christianity gives us that are especially helpful as we walk through pain, suffering and evil. Isaiah 43  When you pass through the waters... I will be with you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you abl...

All of us know intuitively that there is something wrong with this world; things are not exactly as they should be. This message looks at three streams of the Bible’s teaching that are especially helpful as we walk through pain, suffering and evil. Psalm 44:24 Why do you hide your face and forget our misery and oppression? Psalm 88:18 “Darkness is my only friend” Isaiah 43  When you pass through t...

All of us know intuitively that there is something wrong with this world; things are not exactly as they should be. Christianity offers both an explanation and eventually, a solution for suffering. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Romans 5:12,15-16,...

Every good relationship has a foundation of good communication. In our relationship with God, He wants you to hear his voice, sometimes even more than you want to hear it! One of the loudest, most common, and tangible ways God speaks to us is through people. The story of Rehoboam (1 Kings 12) shows us how much potential there is for us to hear God speak through one another, and also the pitfalls t...

Jesus promises that, just like sheep learn to recognize the voice of their shepherd, it's possible for His followers to recognize His voice. Unfortunately, our culture is built to miss God’s whispers - we can’t hear because of all of the noise. How can we carve out the time needed to learn to recognize the sound of His voice, and make space in our lives to hear God speak? John 16:7 But very truly...

The most personal way to hear from God is through Prayer. A framework from Jesus on how to pray,  D – DECLARE who God is S - SURRENDER your will for God’s in advance. A - ASK God for what you need.  Matthew 6:9-13 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And...

An interview with Dallas Jenkins, creator, director and co-writer of “The Chosen” the popular show all about the life of Jesus.

Most modern secular people at one level believe their worldview and yet they have indelible (& stubborn) intuitions that don’t fit it; they have fleeting senses of beauty or “transcendence”— that suggest there is something more than just this material world. You can’t live without some form of hope for the future. Christianity offers a hope that can enable you to face anything with poise, even dea...

A message that circulates in our culture: religion itself poses a danger of creating division or intolerance between groups of people. This message explores how Christianity, when lived properly, does quite the opposite because at the heart of the Christian faith is a man who died for his enemies. Ephesians 2:8-9 it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it...

The main message regarding morality held by our culture says “no one has the right to tell you what is right and wrong for you, and: you should be free to live as you see fit, as long as you don’t harm others.” But, does that really work? The message explores the idea that true freedom comes in submitting to God’s laws, that lead to a deeper and larger freedom. Galatians 5:15-16 You, my brothers,...

Regarding happiness, the message we receive from our culture says: “You don’t need to believe in God to have a full life of satisfaction.” But, does that work? Is it livable? This message explores the famous words of Augustine of Hippo “to Worship You [God] is the deepest desire of humanity, for you have made us for yourself and our heart is restless until it finds its rest and fulfillment in you....

The message of modern society is “you become ‘yourself’ when you are true to your deepest desires and dreams.” This message looks at the major problems associated with trying to build your identity in this way - while also exploring the unique resources Christianity offer us. Christianity gives you the only identity that is received and not achieved. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin...

The message of modern society is “you become ‘yourself’ when you are true to your deepest desires and dreams.” This message looks at the major problems associated with trying to build your identity in this way - while also exploring the unique resources Christianity offer us. Christianity gives you the only identity that is received and not achieved. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin...

Is the "magic" gone? Have you lost that lovin' feeling in your marriage? We hope this message will help you get the feelings you once had back when you were first dating. “You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.” Revelation 2:4-5

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. - Genesis 2:24. Falling in love is easy... staying in love is hard. When we work towards a common vision for our marriage in a few key areas, we can grow from the feeling of "being in love" to making our marriage thrive with a deep, lasting love.