River Oaks Church Sermons

A sermon on Moses's veiled/unveiled face in beholding the glory of the Lord at Mount Sinai, by pastoral intern Cade Horton. Application questions: Meditate on the different ideas and metaphors that the Bible uses to talk about God’s glory (e.g., God’s “Name,” dark clouds, lightning, radiance, fire, etc.). Are there any you can think of that were or weren’t used in the sermon? See also... Isaiah 6...

A sermon on God revealing himself to Moses in Exodus 33 by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: Have you ever been in the position of mediator between two people?   If so, what were the circumstances and what was the outcome?  What is surprising about the Israelite response in vs 4, considering what they just did in chapter 32?  What is the reason the Lord says he cannot go with His people? W...

A sermon on the golden calf incident by Dr. Levi Berntson. Application questions: How does Israel’s distrust here mirror the earlier complaints about hunger and thirst (Ex. 16–17)?  In what ways does this scene echo Genesis 3, where distrust in God’s word leads to rebellion?  The NT often warns about unbelief in the wilderness (e.g., Hebrews 3:7–19; 1 Corinthians 10:6–11). How do these NT writers...

A sermon on God's equipping of his people to serve him by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: When you think of ministry in the church, what comes to your mind?  How would you describe the work of the ministry? Who does it and what do they do?  Who is the focus of chapter 30? Where do they work and what do they do?  Who is the focus of chapter 31? Where do they work and what do they do?   Wh...

A sermon on the purification of the priests in Exodus 29 by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: What is your favorite style of dress and why? (Formal, fancy, casual etc.) Have you ever been improperly dressed for an occasion? What was the occasion and what did you do? How did you feel?  Why were the priests given special clothes to wear? (Cr. 28:43)  What does it mean to be consecrated?  How...

A sermon on the priestly garments in Exodus 25 by Pastor Cody Brobst Application questions: Can you think of a time you needed a representative to stand in your place? How might that change how we view the ministry of the Old Testament priesthood?   What are the various articles of the High Priest’s outfit? Talk together about what each part signifies (ephod, breastpiece, etc.) as you make your wa...

A sermon on the altar, courtyard, and lamp by Dr. Greg Lanier. Application questions: Discuss the location of the altar. How does it remind us of our sin before a holy God? When you’re facing friction with someone, how can the visual symbolism of the altar help you deal with your own heart?  Discuss the role of the altar. In what way is it a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the work of Christ? Read Romans 12...

A sermon on the design of the tabernacle in Exodus 26 by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: How would you say the design of a building or a house and its interior influence us?  Look at a picture of the Tabernacle online or in your bible. How is the Tabernacle designed?  What was the design of the Tabernacle intended to communicate to us? About God? About ourselves? About access to God?  Wh...

A sermon on the tabernacle furnishings in Exodus 25 by Rev. Dr. David Camera. Application questions: What is your prized possession and why? How did you acquire it? What would it take to cause you to give it away?  Look at the list of possible contributions to the tabernacle in verses 1-7. What do they all have in common? Where did these former Hebrew “slaves” get some of the most valuable items i...

A sermon on the "Song of Moses and the Lamb" in Revelation 15, by Pastor David Camera. Application questions: What was the last exciting thing in your life (person, place, event etc.) you praised to others? What motivated you to share your excitement?  What is it about God (His nature, character or actions) that truly excites you and why?  Look at Rev. 15:3-4, list the reasons why God is praised. ...

A sermon on the heavenly song of praise to God in Revelation 11 by Pastor David Camera. Application questions: Picture a kingdom. What elements do you need to have a kingdom?  How would you describe God’s Kingdom?  If God is King, why did Jesus teach us to pray, “Your kingdom come?” What does this tell us about the nature of the kingdom now?  Look at Mark 1:14-15. How did Jesus describe the nature...

A sermon on the heavenly song(s) around the throne of the Father and the Son in heaven by Rev. Dr. David Camera Application questions: Why do/should Christians sing together? Brainstorm a list of reasons.  You have heard of the phrase, “He/she sings your praises.” Why do people praise? What does praise reveal about us?  Look at the 3 verses of this heavenly song. Who is the subject? Why is the Lam...

A sermon on the "great commission" to multiply, fill, and subdue the earth as God's image-bearers, by Rev. Dr. Matt Newkirk Application questions: We were created for mission What does it mean to be an "image-bearer" of God?  When do you feel most validated as God's image-bearer? How does this passage change that system of worth for you? We need each other for that mission Why is the whole church...

Sermon on the early Christian confession in 1 Tim 3:16 by Pastor Cody Brobst Application questions: As a group, share any recent moments you wish you could take back or re-write!  How do you think about the difference between worldy embarrassment and Gospel exposure? Consider Jesus’s own trial (their goal vs. God’s goal)  Read 1 Timothy 3. What do you notice from this full list of godly behaviors?...

Sermon on the "Christ-poem" in Col 1:15-20 by Pastor David Camera Application questions: Finish this sentence: “The purpose of life is...” Or try this one, “The most important things in life are...”  Why did you answer the way you did? How do others you know answer these questions?  So, here is the point, do your priorities in life reflect the answers you gave above? Why or why not?  How does Colo...

Sermon on the "Christ-poem" in Phil 2:5-11 by Pastor Greg Lanier Application questions: Reflect on the hypothesis that this passage may be a kind of early Christian confession that pre-dates Paul’s letter to Philippians?   What does that possibility reveal about the state of theology in the very early Church?  How does verse 6 teach the “preexistence” of the Son of God? Why does that matter theolo...

Sermon on Simeon's Song (Luke 2:22-35) by Pastor David Camera Application questions: Brainstorm together a biblical definition of peace.  List some issues we face that rob of of peace in this life?  How many of those issues you listed are under your control?  What gave Simeon peace from this passage?  How can we draw peace from the same reality that Simeon did?  How does God’s faithfulness to his...

Sermon on Zechariah's Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79) by Pastor David Camera Application questions: Can you share a time when you were facing difficult circumstances and you were delivered? How did you respond? Who did you tell?  What was the situation in Zechariah’s life that preceded his praise of God? (1:8-23)  Have you ever prayed for something or someone but over time doubted God would answer? Shar...

Sermon on Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) by Pastor Cody Brobst Application questions: How is our worldview like putting on a pair of glasses? How does that affect how we come to the Bible and even celebrate its message?  In verse 47, Mary rejoices in “God my Savior.” What do we learn about Mary from that alone?   Is there anywhere else in Scripture you can think of where God is referred to as “S...

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at  https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at  https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at  https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/

Find out more about this sermon series on the OT book of Exodus at https://riveroakschurch.com/exodus-redeemed-for-worship/