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Paul reminds the believers in Ephesus that if they are allowing the Holy Spirit’s control in their lives then they will make their corporate worship a priority in their lives.  Their worship will both elevate God and exhort their fellow believers. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/evidence-of-the-spirits-filling-ephesians-5-15-21/">Evidence of the Spirit’s Fill...

Many Christians miss out on abundant life now and their future inheritance in the kingdom because they choose to follow the crowd rather than following the Lord.  When we stop following the Lord and walking in His light, we lose sight of our true spiritual condition as well as become lulled into a false sense […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/dare-to-be-different-e...

Paul declares to the believers in Ephesus that receiving an inheritance should be a constant motivation and inspiration for living for Christ now.  To the surprise of many, not all Christians will share in an inheritance in Christ’s future kingdom. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/inheriting-a-kingdom-ephesians-5-1-5/">Inheriting A Kingdom (Ephesians 5:1-5)&lt...

Paul exhorts the Ephesian Christians to put on the “new man.”  The “new man” is what a believer has been created to be in Christ.  We have become partakers of the divine nature and therefore possess great supernatural ability.  However, we must learn what we possess and how to use it properly as we could do […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/...

Paul informs the believers in Ephesus that if they are committed to spiritual growth, inevitably they will be confronted with the Word of God.  This truth is not given to us for information but for transformation.  Growth equals change.  If we are growing, we are changing. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/lets-get-real-ephesians-4-17-24/">Let’s Get Real (Ephesians 4...

Paul states that it is the church’s responsibility to manifest who God really is.  However to do this consistently and correctly, the church needs to be made up of growing, maturing believers whose focus is not only their own spiritual growth but the spiritual growth of those around them. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/the-marks-of-spiritual-maturity-ephesians-4-11-...

Paul informs the believers in Ephesus that they are gifts to the church.  However to be a gift that benefits and profits the body of Christ, certain things must continually be kept in mind by each part of the body.  These are the principles Paul shares in this passage before us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/being-a-gift-ephesians-4-1-12/">Being A Gift (Ephesians...

Paul states that the glory of God should be evident in the church – within each and every community of believers.  How is this possible?  It is possible when the people of God recognize their spiritual power, passion, and prosperity. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/to-god-be-the-glory-ephesians-3-14-21/">To God Be The Glory (Ephesians 3:14-21)</a> first...

So much about local church ministry is focused on ourselves and our felt needs.  Paul, however, informs the church at Ephesus that when we become part of the body of Christ – the church; it’s never about us.  This is a message the church needs to hear today more than ever. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/its-not-about-us-ephesians-3-1-13/">It’s Not Abou...

[Bilingual Service] Strengthening the Family Weekend (Special Guest Speaker – Pastor Miguel Olachea) Sunday The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/strengthening-the-family-weekend-special-guest-speaker-pastor-miguel-olachea-sunday/">Strengthening the Family Weekend (Special Guest Speaker – Pastor Miguel Olachea) Sunday</a> first appeared on <a href="ht...

[Bilingual Podcast] – Strengthening the Family Weekend  (Special Guest Speaker – Pastor Miguel Olachea) The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/strengthening-the-family-weekend-special-guest-speaker-pastor-miguel-olachea/">Strengthening the Family Weekend (Special Guest Speaker – Pastor Miguel Olachea) – Saturday</a> first appeared on <a href="htt...

Paul declares that Christ has made us one with God and one with our fellow believers.  The oneness is vital to our growth spiritually, as well as essential to our testimony to the world as Christ’s followers.   The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/christ-makes-us-one-ephesians-2-11-22/">Christ Makes Us One (Ephesians 2:11-22)</a> first appeared on <a...

Our salvation in Christ is an ongoing process as we become a living demonstration to others of the reality, character, and power of our God.  When we get stuck in this process, we must remind ourselves of just what God has accomplished in us in the past.  This will provide us with much needed encouragement in the […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/making-the-impossi...

Special guest speaker, Stephen Royce The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/special-guest-speaker-stephen-royce/">Special Speaker, Stephen Royce</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

In this revealing portion of Scripture, Paul reminds the Christians at Ephesus of what God the Father has further done for all of us when He placed Christ as Head of the church. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/the-god-who-holds-nothing-back-ephesians-1-15-23/">The God Who Holds Nothing Back (Ephesians 1:15-23)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://th...

Paul emphasizes the necessity of being in Christ.  It is not only being in a fixed relationship with Him.  It goes beyond this point.  It is learning to live everyday, every moment of our day in union and fellowship with Him.  This is the life that determined His children should have until the day of our complete […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/in-christ-alone-ep...

So many Christians today keep looking for God to bless them but fail to acknowledge that we have already been blessed.  The people of God are responsible to live everyday with an attitude of stewardship of what we’ve already been given.  This lifestyle will truly bring glory to God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/living-as-blessed-people-ephesians-3-9-10-and-1-1-6/&...

Paul exhorts the followers of Christ in Thessalonica to maintain a disciplined life and to not allow themselves to be influenced by those who are undisciplined.  This quality of life not only benefits ourselves but leads to our being a proper example to other believers.  It is also through our consistency that we develop the […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/being-...

What will a person’s life look like and what will he or she be focused upon if sold out to the purpose of God?  Paul expands on his instruction about being strong through God by describing these things in very practical terms. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/07/living-the-good-life-2-thessalonians-3-1-5-and-16-18/">Living the Good Life (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 16...

In light of the challenges present during the last days for the people of God, Paul exhorts us to live a life of distinction.  This life of distinction will be evident in two ways.  There will be a clarity of our faith that is apparent to those around us.  Others will not have trouble knowing where we […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/07/a-call-to-clear-and-consistent...

Paul declares that despite the spiritual darkness and deception prevalent in earth’s final hours under man’s control, God’s glory is evident.  His glory will be seen in His strength on display even in the darkest days of human history.  Let us stay focused on the glory of our God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/07/the-glory-of-god-in-the-last-days-2-thessal...

Jesus asked if He will find faith on earth when He returns (see Luke 18:8). The world discourages us from doing so, but if we are to be faithful to the Lord, we must respond to Him in faith. The response of faith is summed up in, “Yes, Lord.” The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/07/responding-in-faith-various-scriptures/">Responding In Faith (Various Scriptures...

Paul senses that many in the church at Thessalonica are becoming unsettled by the events happening around them and by the false teaching that they are being exposed to.  He writes to build spiritual stability in their lives through the accurate teaching of God’s revelation.  Followers of Christ should maintain a calm and confident composure […] The post <a href="https://theoasi...

God has a part for each of us to play in the church.  As each person does his or her part, the body grows in love. What would the dynamic of the local church be if everyone were to be obedient to God’s calling on their individual lives? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/gods-calling-on-my-life-2-thessalonians-1-11-12/">God’s Calling On My Life (2 Thessalonians...

Paul reveals to the church at Thessalonica the two very distinct destinies that await every human soul.  We determine our destiny based upon our response to God’s revelation in our hearts.  Knowing our destiny as Christians should lead to faithfully carrying out our duty. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/the-destinies-of-mankind-2-thessalonians-1-6-12/">The De...