The Oasis | Sunday Sermons

Reflecting on the year past and looking forward to the new year. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/12/reflecting-on-the-year-past-and-looking-forward-to-the-new-year/">Reflecting on the year past and looking forward to the new year – Brian Tammany guest speaker</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Here Matthew recounts the visit of the Magi from the East.  This account shows us the contrast between those familiar with the prophecies surrounding the Messiah’s birth and yet they were unaffected.  It also shows those unfamiliar with all the particulars and yet very much interested.  To honor the King who was born, they acknowledged Him […] The post <a href="https://theoasis...

We may question why God chose to reveal this great event to shepherds.  In this passage, we are given several reasons why!  These particular herdsmen responded to God’s revelation the way all of us should respond.  God will reveal more and more to those who respond to Him in an appropriate way. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/12/the-revelation-of-jesus-birth-to-shepherd...

We are reminded here how God works to bring about His will and fulfill His Word.  He works through the most powerful world leaders and through the most ordinary and obscure people yet God is behind it all. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/12/jesus-birth-in-bethlehem-luke-2-1-7/">Jesus’ Birth In Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-7)</a> first appeared on <a href="https:/...

We are once again given a behind the scenes peek into God’s preparation of Joseph. We see the character of Joseph with regards to his plan in dealing with Mary as well as his compliance to God’s will for his life. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/11/gods-instruction-to-joseph-matthew-118-25/">God’s Instruction to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)</a> first app...

We are privileged to go behind the scenes of the most momentous announcement in history.  God would be coming to earth in the form of a human being!  We are also reminded that God uses very ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary will. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/11/gods-plan-revealed-to-mary-luke-126-38/">God’s Plan Revealed To Mary (Luke 1:26-38)</a&g...

Solomon reveals in this passage that everything matters as we pass our brief time on this earth.  Therefore, it behooves us to live each day that we are given in light of eternity. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/11/life-in-light-of-eternity-ecclesiastes-128-14/">Life In Light Of Eternity (Ecclesiastes 12:8-14)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theo...

The book of Psalms describes what a biblically spiritual person is and how we can arrive at and maintain good spiritual health and vitality. May we be people of substance and not satisfied with the superficial ways of the world. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/11/what-does-it-mean-to-be-spiritual-the-book-of-psalms/">What Does It Mean To Be Spiritual? (The Book of Psa...

In this conclusion to his great letter of the gospel of God, Paul greets his brothers and sisters and shares 3 final words of exhortation with them. They are words of appreciation, warning, and exaltation. May we be inspired to follow the heart of Paul. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/11/pauls-final-words-to-those-in-rome-romans-161-27/">Paul’s Final Words To Those in...

In this portion of Romans, chapter 15, Paul reveals how he approaches serving the Lord. We all desire to know what makes certain people prosper in ministry. Here we have the opportunity to get inside the mind of maybe the most influential Christian ever. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/insight-into-pauls-mindset-and-ministry-romans-1514-33/">Insight Into Paul’s Min...

Paul defines how a gathering of spiritually minded believers differs from those who are getting together just to be social. Those who look at being part of the church for social purposes have self at the forefront but those who view the church from a spiritual place have service in mind. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/the-marks-of-a-spiritual-fellowship-romans-151-13/&quo...

Paul wants Christians to understand something very fundamental in this chapter. God made us all unique and there will be differences within the body of Christ. These differences are never to divide us but to unify us as we allow God to supernaturally take over our fellowship with one another. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/embracing-diversity-while-promoting-unity-romans-...

This passage continues the principles that remind us of our responsibility in this world as Christians. We are reminded that we really can do the most difficult things God asks us to do when we allow Him to do these things through us. We just have to do it. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/10/just-do-it-romans-131-14/">Just Do It! (Romans 13:1-14)</a> first appea...

Because God calls us to live in such close connection to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, we are compelled to listen to God’s advice on relating to one another. Otherwise we will never sustain our relationships long enough to be of eternal value. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/doing-relationship-gods-way-romans-129-21/">Doing Relationship God’s...

Paul examines the meaning and means by which one expresses worship to God. It may surprise many how Paul defines worship in this passage. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/what-is-real-worship-romans-121-8/">What Is Real Worship? (Romans 12:1-8)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

In this passage of Scripture we are able to peer into the mind of God with regard to His dealings with the nation of Israel. Their future, which is part of God’s unchanging purpose for His people, should give us hope to face each day as well. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/the-restoration-of-israel-romans-111-36/">The Restoration of Israel (Romans 11:1-36)&l...

Paul exhorts his readers to call on the Lord for salvation. He is accessible to all by faith. People need to hear this good news and we need to proclaim this good news. God is near us through the word He has given. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/09/god-is-near-romans-101-21/">God Is Near (Romans 10:1-21)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz...

In Romans, Chapter 9, Paul reveals the destiny of the nation of Israel. It is a destiny that is the product of both God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/israels-destiny-romans-91-33/">Israel’s Destiny (Romans 9:1-33)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

In this overview of the book of Job, we are given the wisdom we need to navigate the trials of life and keep our heads about us as we go through suffering. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/august-24-2014-ancient-wisdom-the-book-of-job/">August 24, 2014 – Ancient Wisdom (The Book of Job)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The...

Paul concludes this great chapter on living in the Spirit by revealing the victory that we have through Jesus. We do not have to live as victims as many choose to today. We can live as victors and Paul details the reasons why. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/living-in-victory-romans-831-39/">Living In Victory (Romans 8:31-39)</a> first appeared on <a href=...

Paul describes for Christians just how beneficial life in the Spirit is and how vital it is for followers of Jesus to begin navigating life with the Holy Spirit. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/life-with-the-spirit-romans-818-30/">Life With the Spirit (Romans 8:18 – 30)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>...

The Daily Prayer Guide The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/08/brian-tammany-guest-speaker/">Brian Tammany (guest speaker)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Paul begins to reveal what life can be like for us who possess God’s Spirit. He wants us to be thoroughly acquainted with all that Jesus’ sacrifice secured for us. When we yield to the Spirit, our lives will never be the same. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/07/life-in-the-spirit-part-1-romans-8-1-17/">Life In The Spirit (part 1) (Romans 8 : 1 – 17)</a&...

Paul shares the personal frustration of overcoming sin in his mortal body in his own strength. His discovery, that is true for all of us, is that victory can only be found through Jesus. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/07/victory-in-jesus-romans-71-25/">Victory In Jesus (Romans 7:1-25)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oa...

It’s not the next big thing that really makes a difference in our spiritual lives. It’s the cumulative effect of the little things we choose to do everyday that really determines our spiritual destiny. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/07/the-impact-of-little-things-romans-612-23/">The Impact of Little Things (Romans 6:12 – 23)</a> first appeared on &l...