The Oasis | Sunday Sermons

Jonah recalls his prayer to God from the bottom of the ocean.  Jonah reminds us that even prophets of God can run from God but running from God is never profitable.  However, the message of Jonah is that God is a forgiving, compassionate, and merciful God and is a God of second chances and opportunities. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/06/a-prayer-from-the-bottom-jonah-2-1-10...

Daniel prays that God would revive His people not for their sakes, but for His glory and honor.  Daniel’s thoughts and words here provide a model prayer for revival in our day as well. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/06/a-prayer-for-revival-daniel-9-1-19/">A Prayer for Revival (Daniel 9:1-19)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com&qu...

As Nehemiah prayed about the desperate condition of Jerusalem and its people, he realized that he was the instrument God wanted to use to bring about change. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/06/god-answer-may-be-us-nehemiah-1-1-11/">God’s Answer May Be Us (Nehemiah 1:1-11)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Hezekiah, the king of Judah, demonstrates how one should deal with unsettling news.  He takes the details of a letter that is meant to invoke fear and he spreads it out before the Lord in prayer.  Hezekiah leaves us all an example of how to navigate crisis in our lives. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/05/the-prayer-of-hezekiah-2-kings-19-14-19/">The Prayer of Hezekiah...

God wants us to know what the reality is even though we are unable to physically see it.  He desires to create in us a spiritual vision.  This is the prayer of Elisha for his servant. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/05/the-attaining-of-spiritual-vision-2-kings-6-8-23/">The Attaining Of Spiritual Vision (2 Kings 6:8-23)</a> first appeared on <a href="http...

Prayer reveals our heart.  It is in these private moments with God where what is most important or of highest priority is revealed.  God’s response to Solomon is an illustration of Matthew 6:33. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/05/solomons-request-of-god-1-kings-3-4-15/">Solomon’s Request of God (1 Kings 3:4-15)</a> first appeared on <a href="https:...

In this account of Israel helping the people of Gibeon by fighting the Amorites, we have Joshua’s prayer to God for the sun to stop.  God answered Joshua’s prayer and allowed the Israelites to complete their victory over the Amorites. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/05/a-day-like-no-other-joshua-10-1-14/">A Day Like No Other (Joshua 10: 1-14)</a> fir...

The people of God have plunged into idolatry and God expressed to Moses His desire to wipe out the entire nation and start over with him.  However, Moses seizes this opportunity to appeal for God’s mercy on behalf of the people.  Nowhere is Moses seen in as great a light as when he prays for the people […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/05/the-intercession-of-mos...

As we begin examining the significant prayers of the Bible, we learn here how God’s revelation and our prayer life work hand in hand.  Prayer should affirm the character of God and shape our own character as we commune and converse with the Lord. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/04/abraham-prayer-in-response-to-revelation-genesis-18-1-33/">Abraham’s Prayer in Res...

God wants to use our time with Him in prayer to shape or even realign our heart’s attitude.  Jesus illustrates two contrasting attitudes in approaching God in prayer.  Our attitude of our heart is vital for it determines how we view God, ourselves, and others.  God desires to create within us a heart of humility.  Prayer alone does not […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.c...

Jesus makes an important connection in this passage between the quality of our prayer life and the quality of our faith.  Jesus also reminds us that the very foundation of our faith begins with one’s view of God.  Only an accurate and Biblical view of God builds faith and prayer. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/04/a-faith-to-face-god-luke-18-1-8/">A Faith To Fac...

For those who place their trust in Jesus there are so many wonderful realities that await us.  This is why we should be devoted to His kingdom now.  Our involvement in Christ’s kingdom now will determine our role and responsibility in His kingdom then. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/04/our-victory-in-jesus-1-corinthians-15-50-58/">Our Victory In Jesus (1 Corint...

Due to the abuses that were happening surrounding “The Lord’s Table,”  Paul took to correcting these abuses and to exhort the Corinthians to behavior that was fitting to the observance of such a sacred gathering. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/03/the-lords-table-1-corinthians-11-17-34/">The Lord’s Table (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)</a> first appea...

John uses the word “know” some forty times in this short letter.  He states that God reveals so that we can know; and when we know, the truth of God furnishes us with great confidence. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/03/the-right-knowledge-is-power-1-john-5-13-21/">The Right Knowledge Is Power (1 John 5:13 – 21)</a> first appeared on <a href=&quot...

Peter makes it clear that as followers of Jesus Christ, we should be in a mode of perpetual spiritual growth.  Without continued progress in our spiritual lives, we have no hope of navigating the challenges around us before Christ returns. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/03/what-are-we-waiting-for-2-peter-3-14-18/">What Are We Waiting For? (2 Peter 3:14 – 18)</a&gt...

When we become a Christian, we get all of God but God doesn’t get all of us.  Our spiritual growth and maturity is the process whereby God steadily brings over every part of our lives to Himself.  Jesus died and rose again not just to have part of us but all of us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/03/the-wholeness-of-our-salvation-1-thessalonians-5-23-28/">The Wh...

At the end of this letter to the Christians in Colosse, Paul reminds them that prayer is absolutely essential if we are to impact our world for Christ and to remain on track spiritually and finish strong in the Christian life. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/03/the-primacy-of-prayer-colossians-4-2-18/">The Primacy of Prayer (Colossians 4:2-18)</a> first appeared...

Contentment does not come naturally to human beings.  The state of being contentment is the result of our ongoing spiritual growth.  May we learn from Paul’s example what exactly contentment is and why it is so valuable. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/02/learning-to-be-content-philippians-4-10-23/">Learning To Be Content (Philippians 4:10-23)</a> first ap...

Paul warns us of the spiritual battles that await us as followers of Jesus Christ.  Yet we can live in victory rather than defeat when we learn to depend upon the most adequate provision of God.  Retreat is never the answer.  Taking our stand in God’s strength is the only way we will hold our ground against our […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/02/living-in-the-...

This is the only place in the New Testament where all three persons of the Godhead are mentioned at the end of a letter.  It is to be a continual reminder that the entire Trinity is working on our behalf.  The One and Only true God is all we will ever need. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/02/the-god-who-is-for-us-2-corinthians-13-11-13/">The God Who Is For Us (2 Corin...

What Kind of People Should We Be?  (1 Corinthians 16:13-24) Because the Lord Jesus has come and because He is coming again, what should our lives be focused upon and characterized by in light of this reality? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/02/what-kind-of-people-should-we-be-1-corinthians-16-13-24/">What Kind of People Should We Be? (1 Corinthians 16:13-24)</a>...

A New Creation – The Only Thing That Matters  (Galatians 6:11-18) Paul exhorts his readers not to get caught up in what we can achieve but on what God can achieve.  It is not about the work we do for God, but the work we allow God to do in us.  God saves us so […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/01/a-new-creation-the-only-thing-that-matters-galatians-6-11-18/&quot...

We all have a choice of living for this world or living for the world to come.  There are certain characteristics of each and Paul reveals them here in these final verses of his letter to Timothy. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/01/putting-life-in-perspective-1-timothy-6-17-21/">Putting Life In Perspective (1 Timothy 6:17 – 21)</a> first appeared on <a href=&...

Paul contrasts the priorities of those who are running after material things compared to those who are preoccupied with spiritual matters.  Not the least of which is a growing reverence and respect for Jesus Christ. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/01/the-pursuit-of-dedicated-believers-1-timothy-6-11-16/">The Pursuit of Dedicated Believers (1 Timothy 6:11 -16)</a&gt...

Sunday, January 4, 2015  –  Is God Enough?  (1 Timothy 6:6-10) Paul speaks about the vital importance of godliness and contentment.  He defines what these terms mean and he sets forth the self-inflicted pain we bring on ourselves when these essentials of our faith are rejected. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2015/01/sunday-january-4-2015-is-god-enough-1-timothy-6-6-10/&quot...