The Oasis | Sunday Sermons

What Is a Christian? (Jude 1:1-2) How should we think about ourselves as Christians?  How should we view our life purpose?  What privileges has God bestowed upon us and how do these impact the way we view ourselves?  In just two verses Jude goes a long way to giving us the answers to all these […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/11/what-is-a-christian-jude-1-1-2/"&...

Content In Every Situation (Philippians 4:10-23) As Paul ends his letter to the Philippians, he wants to thank them for their support of him.  However, he also wants to share with them a key component in experiencing life at the highest level which is contentment. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/11/content-in-every-situation-philippians-4-10-23/">Content In Every Situ...

Experiencing the Extraordinary Supernatural Peace of God (Philippians 4:1-9) This is a very practical passage, all centered around a wonderful promise.  But surrounding this promise of God’s peace are Paul’s exhortations that tell us how we can truly experience and enjoy the peace that passes all understanding. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/10/experiencing-the-e...

Paul’s Guide For Growth (Philippians 3:12-21) We are saved so that we can become more like our Lord Jesus Christ.  This requires that we commit ourselves to those things that will lead to our spiritual progress.  We cannot work for our salvation but we should most definitely work from our salvation so that we become all […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/10/pauls...

Fighting For Joy (Philippians 3:1-11) Paul wants his dear friends in Philippi to experience real joy.  It is a joy that remains and triumphs because it is not derived from us, nor is it based on our circumstances.  It comes from God Himself.  God was so serious about joy that He would send His Son […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/10/fighting-for-joy-philippians-3-1-1...

Paul’s Missionary Report  (Philippians 2:19-30) Paul highlights some of God’s choice servants who have ministered to him and encouraged him while in prison.  He also wants to take this opportunity to tell the Philippians that despite his being in prison, he’s in a good place because he is right where God wants him to be. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/10/pa...

Living In Hope (Philippians 2:12 – 18) A follower of Jesus Christ must cling to the hope that produces confident expectation in the ability of god to bring about change but also in the reliability of God to execute His promises to us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/10/living-in-hope-philippians-2-12-18/">Living In Hope (Philippians 2:12 – 18)</a> first ap...

Principles for Effective Service (Philippians 2:1-11) Ecclesiastes 10:10 states, “If an iron ax head is blunt and a workman does not sharpen its edge; he must exert a great deal of effort.  Effectively serving Christ isn’t always about doing more. It’s learning to be more effective in what we’re already doing – sharpening our edge.  Paul helps us to do […] The p...

Following Christ in the Last Days (Daniel 12) Paul informs us in 2 Timothy 3 of the unique challenges that will face believers in the last days.  Daniel 12 is the Old Testament equivalent of Paul’s teaching.  Daniel 12 teaches us how to live as faithful exiles in a world that is not our home.  It […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/09/following-christ-in-the-last-...

The Signs of the Times  (various Scriptures) The Bible states that no one knows the hour or day of the Lord’s return.  However, Jesus says this – His followers should be aware of the season of history leading up to His return and the signs of the times that signal His return is near.  We will […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/09/the-signs-of-the-times-vari...

A Collision of Worlds (Philippians 1:22-30) Paul reminds Christians that we possess dual citizenship.  We are citizens of earth to some degree but more importantly we are citizens of heaven and we are already part of Christ’s Kingdom.  Therefore, there is also a collision of good and evil taking place all around us and this […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/09/a...

Priorities Shape Perspective (Philippians 1:12 – 21) The Philippians are so concerned about Paul and have so many questions as to why God would allow his imprisonment.  Yet Paul takes this opportunity to remind them that our priorities in life will shape and mold our perspective on each and every situation in which we find ourselves.  […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.co...

Jesus Makes All the Difference Everyday  (Philippians 1:1-11) How could a prisoner be so thankful and joyful?  How could one bound in chains be so confident and composed?  Paul wants to let his dear friends know that it’s all because of Jesus.  Jesus makes all the difference in our lives everyday and this kind of […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/08/jesus-makes-...

The Great Shepherd Of The Sheep (Hebrews 13:20-25) This passage is designed to teach us that God has not left us to live the Christian life on our own.  God will equip us with everything we need in order to live the life that He has called us to live.  God supplies us with the […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/08/the-great-shepherd-of-the-sheep-hebrews-13-20-25/"...

Hebrews 13:8-14 The author of Hebrews is telling us in this passage that Jesus Christ is the secret to the Christian life;  that Jesus Christ is the key to living the Christian life.  Jesus will supply and furnish us with everything we need so we must keep following Him no matter what the cost.  To quit following Jesus […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/08/let-us-go-to...

“Be Prepared!”  (Hebrews 12:12-17) The Christian life is a long distance marathon through a difficult course. In order to be prepared for this rigorous journey, we must enter into serious training and do so as part of a dedicated team of believers.  The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/07/be-prepared-hebrews-12-12-17/">Be Prepared! (Hebrews 12:12-17)</a>...

Encouragement for the Weary:  It’s All About Jesus  (Hebrews 12:1-4) The author tells us in Hebrews 13:22 that this letter is a word of exhortation.  We could also use the word encouragement.  “Now I urge you brothers and sister, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact, I have written to you briefly.”  So in this […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com...

Faith Is?  (Hebrews 11:1-6) Faith is an important and repeated subject in the New Testament.  Two hundred and forty plus times, God speaks to us about faith in the New Testament.  When God repeats something 240 times, He wants you and me to understand!  Faith is vital not only to salvation; faith is vital to the […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/07/faith-is-hebrews-11...

The Meaning of Membership  (Hebrews 10:19-25) The author of Hebrews lays out for us in this passage what it means to be a member of the body of Christ.  So many want the privileges of something but not the responsibilities.  Here we are given both so that we may experience the fullness of our salvation. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/07/the-meaning-of-membership-hebrews-10-1...

Always Keep Jesus at the Center of Everything (Hebrews 9:1-28) In this chapter, the author reminds us of the limitations of Old Testament worship, the limitlessness of New Testament worship, and the life and death repercussions of our worship.  What does our worship declare to others about our God? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/07/always-keep-jesus-at-the-center-of-everythi...

Let’s Move On To Maturity (Hebrews 5:11 – 6:1) Even though the recipients of this letter are presently struggling in their faith, the author of Hebrews instructs them here that the antidote for their present condition is continual spiritual growth.  In fact, our spiritual growth is really the answer for overcoming all things in our lives. […] The post <a href="https://the...

Mercy and Grace In Time of Need  (Hebrews 4:14-16) The author of Hebrews is telling us to hang tight to Jesus and draw near to Jesus because no one can help us like Jesus can.  When we personally come to a place where we know Jesus, we will have the confidence to always ask Him for […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/06/mercy-and-grace-in-time-of-need-hebrews-4-14-16/&q...

Don’t Stop Believing  (Hebrews 3:7-19) There’s something important for us to learn about living the Christian life from the story of Israel’s journey in the wilderness.  In this passage, the point of the author of Hebrews is not to criticize the Jewish people of old, but to warn Christians now about the dangers of unbelief.  The […] The post <a href="https://theoasi...

Jesus Is More Than Enough!  (Hebrews 2:14-18) There are many situations and circumstances in life where we are reminded as human beings that we are not enough.  The author of Hebrews, for two chapters now, has been pressing home this truth to us that there is never a time when Jesus is not enough.  His […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/06/jesus-is-more-than-enough-heb...

Oh, The Possibilities!  (Hebrews 2:1-4) The author of Hebrews is reminding us that if we are followers of Jesus Christ, we possess a great salvation.  The danger is that one can possess something even as great as God’s salvation and yet it makes little difference in the way one’s life is managed or navigated. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2017/05/oh-the-possibilities...