Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry

Who is Jesus? This is the most important question we could ask ourselves, because who we believe Jesus to be directly impacts how we live. Brennen opens up the introduction John 1 to guide us to see who Jesus is and how we respond. John's introduction reveals how we can either reject Jesus or accept who he is by wholly following him. Who do you believe Jesus is? What holds you back from fully foll...

The book of Kings ends with the story of hopelessness. It feels like God's people are too far gone and their sin is too great. But in this hopelessness, God calls the prophet Ezekiel to proclaim that God can bring life and restore the hearts of his people. 400 years later, we see God starting to unfold his plan by sending his son, Jesus. Jesus not only frees us from sin, but makes it possible for...

Hezekiah is one of the best kings of Judah because of his vision. He allows the truth and character of God to shape his desires and dreams. His vision invites the nation of Judah to be restored in relationship with God as a community. Near the end of his life, Hezekiah's vision starts to fade as the blind spot of pride impairs his sight. His story shows us the influence that clear vision can have...

What do you cling to when chaos confronts you? The story of the kings becomes a downward spiral into chaos. Rehoboam and Jeroboam will try to control God's people by clinging to idol worship and their own power. But God never left the chaos and will invite the kings to work with him through the chaos. Message Delivered: 7/14/24

Solomon, known for his wisdom and the building of the temple, is typically regarded as a great king of the Old Testament. But a look at his life reveals the complexity of his worship. In order to save face, Solomon builds shrines and altars to false gods that will remain for over 200 years in Israel. His decisions allow Israel to participate in idol worship for generations. Solomon reveals that wh...

David is the humble shepherd that God chooses to be the second king of Israel. Yet, as David's power increases, his humility decreases. He fails as a king and tries to cover up his sin. But when confronted with his sin, David is willing to lose everything to be made right with God. Pastor Matt reveals how God desires humble hearts more than impressive deeds. Where is my heart with God? What does i...

The kings of Israel are responsible for leading God's people into further obedience. Saul, the first king of Israel, is given the choice to faithfully lead God's people. Yet, he continually disobeys God because of his own insecurities as a leader. Saul's failure reveals that obedience is more than checking boxes off the list. True obedience is the natural response of a heart that knows they are lo...

Summertime always brings around transitions, whether it's moving home, starting a new job or even saying goodbye to friends. How do we end and begin well? As we wrap up our final episode for this semester, we'll look at how we can say goodbye all the while stepping into what God has for us in new seasons. Our podcast will return with more episodes in the fall!

In our last message of the school year, Brennen closes our series by encouraging us to practice what we have learned. Over the past year, we have been learning through Sunday nights, small groups, and even our own personal times with God. Yet, this summer, we get the opportunity to lean in, and do the things we have been taught. The goal isn't perfection, but progress in becoming more and more lik...

Rest is more than just taking a nap, although naps are amazing! Rest is the process of being renewed so that we are prepared to jump right back in. Even in seasons of busyness, we can take the time to stop and be renewed. Join us as we look at practical ways we adopt a rhythm of rest in our life.

The brain is one of our greatest gifts from God yet, it can be our greatest enemy. Jaena explains how our brain can be a place in which we pursue Christlikeness or we pursue sin. Our thoughts are important, and what we think about affects how we live. As Jaena looks at Pauls encouragement in Philippians 4:8, she explains 8 words that are to describe the thoughts that lead us towards Christlikeness...

We are created to worship God, but what does this actually mean? Worship is more than singing in church, it's a way of responding to who God is and what he has been doing. Join us as we look at ways we can worship God wherever we may be!

How do we surrender our emotions to Jesus? In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul reveals that we can't control what thoughts and emotions we have, but we can control what we do about them. We can choose to pray and connect with the Father. We can choose to ask the Father for help. And we can choose to practice thanksgiving. No matter what high or low we may experience, we have access to presence of God and h...

Conflict is hard and messy, but it's an incredible invitation to seek unity. Most of us alternate between the extremes of avoidance or aggression when it comes to addressing the issues at hand. Join us as we look at how we can prayerfully step into these conversations and seek to live in unity!

How can we follow Jesus in everything? This is the question we're answering in our new series, In Everything. Diving into Philippians 4:4-9, Brennen begins this series by discussing what it looks like to rejoice in the hard seasons and live a life of gentleness. How good are you at rejoicing in hard seasons? How do people describe you? Message Delivered: 4/8/24

The Bible is a collection of books, written by multiple authors, from contexts that are so different from ours today. It can be incredibly confusing, yet the Bible is one of the central places where we can dive into God's truth and his presence. Join us as we look at how we engage with the Bible well, not just reading it, but engaging with what God is speaking to us.

Easter Sunday is a delightful celebration of what Jesus has done for us. But then Monday hits and we're right back in the swing of things. How do keep living as a transformed creation on Monday? Emily digs into 2 Corinthians to see how Paul encourages this church to continue living transformed in the midst of brokenness. What does it mean to live centered on the resurrection? What challenges do yo...

In part 2 of our discussion on relationships, we're looking specifically at engagement and marriage. 90% of people will journey through these two major transitions while they're in their 20s. Join us as we look at how God can use these seasons to keep forming us towards Christlikeness and how we can support those who are navigating these seasons as well.

The sacraments can often be confusing to understand, and in our last week of this series, Brennen explains the beauty of baptism and how it involves all of us together. Baptism is a sacrament that symbolizes a dying to self and a rising to new life in Christ. It is a public declaration of faith and the welcoming into the family of Jesus. Take a listen to hear how you can participate in this sacram...

90% of people in their 20s will navigate through the major life transitions of single, dating, engaged, and married. In this episode, we'll answer questions specifically about singleness and dating. Join us as we share some wisdom on what it means to navigate these transitions well.

For many of us, communion is an obscure act that we do at church. We know it's important, but we're not quite sure what it really means. In this message, Brennen explains what communion is, why it's important, and how we can faithfully practice this sacrament. What has your experience with communion been like in the past? How has your perspective changed? Message Delivered: 3/17/24

There is a real, spiritual battle that we face every single day as followers of Jesus. Yet God has already won the war and has provided us the armor to withstand Satan's last attempts to grasp power. Take a listen as we dive into Ephesians 6 and the pieces of armor we can wear everyday to stand our ground.

The Gospel is more than a message of Jesus dying for us. The Gospel is the story of God seeing us in despair, making a way for us to be free, and giving us the opportunity to extend that freedom to others. Join us as we discuss the depths of the Gospel and how we participate in it's present reality today.

Finishing our series on Habakkuk, Brennen reveals how the prayer of chapter 3 is one of remembrance. As Habakkuk waits, he recalls the ways in which God has been faithful in the past. He praises God in the waiting because he knows how God is. Habakkuk models faith that waits for God's plan. How has God shown his faithfulness in your life? How can you praise God in the waiting? Message Delivered: 3...

Many of us have heard that God has given us spiritual gifts. But what are they and how do we use them? Join us as we discover how God has gifted us and how we can use those gifting for his glory!