The Oasis | Sunday Sermons

A Supernatural Church (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) Paul reminds the Corinthian believers of their supernatural capacity or ability through the enablement of The Holy Spirit.  The church is to reflect The Trinity.  We are diverse in many ways but unified in our purpose, desires, and intent.  Too many churches exist at the natural rather than the […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com...

The Focus of Spiritual People (1 Corinthians 3:1-17) According to Paul, spiritual people are those who are tuned into God through the Spirit and who are living their lives beyond themselves through the power of the Spirit.  When we are engage with the Spirit of God, there will be certain priorities that take precedence in our lives and Paul declares […] The post <a href="https://theo...

True Spirituality (1 Corinthians 2:1-16) Paul challenges Christians to live beyond themselves by the power of the Holy Spirit.  We can do things and know things through the help of the Holy Spirit that we could never do on our own.  May our lives reflect not what we can achieve but rather what God can achieve […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/true-spirituality-1-co...

Becoming What We Are: Reflecting God’s Image (2 Cor. 3:7-18, Rom. 1:21-25, Isaiah 44:17-18, Eph. 3:8-21) Having defeated sin, Christ made it possible for us to reflect God’s image as he intended. But, how does the Spirit help us do this? What are the dangers of neglecting our sanctification? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/becoming-what-we-are-reflecting-gods-image/&...

Created In God’s Image (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 8:29; Luke 20:19-26; Colossians 3:1-10) What exactly does it mean to be created in the image of God? How we understand this great truth has massive implications for how we see ourselves, other people, and even our own Christian growth. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/created-in-gods-image-genesis-romans-luke-colossians/...

When God Rules Our Hearts (Romans 14:17; 15:13) When the Holy Spirit is allowed to lead our lives, there will be clear evidence manifested.  Evidence that will assure and encourage our hearts as followers of Christ; but also evidence that will provide proof to the reality of the invisible God living within us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/04/when-god-rules-our-hearts-roman...

The Blessing of a Child of God (Romans 8:12 – 27) As Paul continues his teaching on the Holy Spirit, he reminds us of the wonderful blessings that flow into our lives through the presence and ministry of the Holy Sprint.  He is not just present in our lives to make us aware of these blessing, but to […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-blessing-of-a-child-of...

If the Spirit of God Lives In Us… (Romans 8:1 -11) Paul has great encouragement in store for us in this great chapter, as he works through the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.  There can be such a contrast and distinction between someone who is indwelt by the Spirit, and […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/if-the-spirit-of-god-lives-in-u...

The Holy Spirit in Romans (Romans 1:4; 5:5; 7:6) As the apostle Paul is writing to his fellow Christians in Rome, he takes the opportunity to remind them of how central the role of the Holy Spirit is to their lives as followers of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Sprint is the One who keeps us focused, filled, and […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/the-holy-spirit-in-romans-...

A New Commission (John 20:19-23) After Jesus’ resurrection, when He appears to His followers, He gives them a new commission.  There are two parts to this commission.  First, there is the pronouncement of peace.  But if there’s the pronouncement of peace, there is a second thing – the power of the Holy Spirit. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/03/a-new-commiss...

How to Conquer the World (John 15:26-27; 16:5-33) What can bring comfort and strength and solace and vigor and vitality when we’re facing trouble?  Jesus’ remedy for trouble, distressed Christians is to explain to them more deeply God in three persons;  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Jesus is say it is at the very heart of what […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com...

The Other Advocate (John 14:15-31) Jesus has told His followers that He is going away and this news troubles them greatly.  Jesus assures His disciples that His leaving will be to their advantage for He will come to them again through the presence of the Holy Spirit.  When the Holy Spirit comes, they will actually know […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/02/the-other-ad...

The Holy Spirit Shapes Our Hearts (Various Scriptures) Our worship and walk with God is always and primarily a matter of the heart.  This is where the Spirit works within us.  His focus is not on the external matters but the internal matters that drive and decide every choice and decision we make. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/02/the-holy-spirit-shapes-our-hearts-various-sc...

The Holy Spirit (Various Scriptures) I would invite you to join us as we journey through the New Testament exploring all passages that mention the Holy Spirit.  Our hope and prayer for this extended series is that we might learn to trust the Holy Spirit more and that we might be more willing to conform our […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/02/the-holy-spirit-various-s...

Celebrating a God of Covenant (Genesis 9:1-17) In this last message on the life of Noah, we see God entering into a covenant with Noah.  In this message, we will discover what the Noahic covenant is and also why God chooses to enter into covenants with us sinful human beings. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/celebrating-a-god-of-covenant-genesis-9-1-17/">Celebrating...

Reestablishing the World (Genesis 8:1-22) In these verses a new world emerges from the receding waters of the great flood.  In this chapter four distinct scenes will appear.  As we examine these scenes, we will see that their message and truth is for believers in every age, including us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/reestablishing-the-world-genesis-8-1-22/">Rees...

The Flood (Genesis 7:1-24) For the last 120 years, God’s word of judgment had been announced to the world, and yet the world had not turned from it’s sin.  Judgment has now come and what God does is entirely justified, entirely right, entirely fair, no matter how severe it may be.  God in His grace preserves […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/the-flood-g...

Sin Meets Judgment and Grace (Genesis 6:1-22) God reveals why a great and cataclysmic judgment is coming upon the whole earth.  However, before judgment falls, God’s grace and provision is seen through God’s relationship with Noah and in His instructions to Noah. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2018/01/sin-meets-judgment-and-grace-genesis-6-1-22/">Sin Meets Jud...

Foundations For Faith (Genesis 4:1 – 5:32) In these chapters, we have different scenes which depict for us truth that forms a foundational faith in our lives.  We see some who respond to God in faith and others who continue to rebel in unbelief forming a striking contrast to one another. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/foundations-for-faith-genesis-4-1-5-32/"&gt...

Christmas Viewed From Afar (Genesis 3) We are not ready to rejoice in the glad tiding of Christmas, the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, His incarnation, and advent into the world until we understand our need for Christmas.  To do this, we need to go all the way back to the beginning and be reminded […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/christmas-viewed-from-afar-genes...

The Best Gifts of Christmas (Matthew 1:18-25) As we examine the story of Christmas a little closer, we discover the gift that we all need as well as the gift we all should really want.  These gifts are why Jesus came and should be our favorite gifts from year to year. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/the-best-gifts-of-christmas-matthew-1-18-25/">The Best Gifts of Ch...

Blessing God (Jude 1:24-25) Jude ends his wonderful letter by focusing on God.  These verses exalt God’s power and glory.  They anchor the believer’s assurance in God’s power and the believer’s hope in God’s glory.  We learn from this that Christians are to praise God at all times.  Even in times of discouragement and challenge in the […] The post <a href=&qu...

How to Thrive Not Just Survive (Jude 1:17-23) In a very complete and positive way, Jude gives us instructions on how we cannot only survive in the context of a world where the church is being influenced by false teaching, but where we can thrive and grow within this environment. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/12/how-to-thrive-not-just-survive-jude-1-17-23/">How to Th...

The Contradiction Of Ungodliness (Jude 1:5-16) Jude teaches us that the very things the ungodly fight to hold onto are the very things that end up destroying their lives.  Only an openness and acceptance of God’s truth in our lives can bring true freedom.  Many today want the harvest of great spiritual blessing and benefit without being […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz....

Defending the Faith (Jude 1:3-4) In these verses, Jude is getting to the heart of the letter.  He’s going to tell us why the letter was written.  Jude’s answer may surprise you.  It is every Christian’s responsibility to know the truth of the faith, to care about it, and to protect it within the community of believers. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/11/defe...