The Oasis | Sunday Sermons

This passage reminds us that grace is a provision of God that overcomes sin and that God’s grace also inseparably links us to Jesus Christ. Real living is being alive to God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/a-proper-understanding-of-gods-grace-romans-61-11-2/">A Proper Understanding of God’s Grace (Romans 6:1-11)</a> first appeared on <a href="h...

Paul reminds us that what we have received from Christ is far greater than what we lost through Adam. Through Christ, we are to reign in this life not just in the life to come. Are experiencing the quality of life Jesus desires for us now? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/living-as-kings-romans-512-21/">Living As Kings (Romans 5:12-21)</a> first appeared on &l...

Many people have no idea where they stand with God or they may even believe that they cannot know where they stand with God. However, Paul teaches in this passage that we can know where we stand with God at all times. Do you know where you stand? The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/where-we-stand-with-god-romans-51-11/">Where We Stand with God (Romans 5:1-11)</a>...

Paul gives us a description of Abraham’s faith. It was given to be an example to us so that we could walk in the footprints of his faith. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/the-character-of-saving-faith-romans-413-25/">The Character of Saving Faith (Romans 4:13-25)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Paul uses two examples from the Old Testament to teach that no human being at anytime was declared right with God through the works of the law. Paul also discloses the benefits that come to those who trust in God for salvation. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/06/the-blessing-of-being-right-with-god-romans-41-12/">The Blessing of Being Right with God (Romans 4:1-12)&lt...

Paul establishes how sinful man can become right with God. It is apart from the law and is secured by faith. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/the-revelation-of-gods-righteousness-romans-319-31-2/">The Revelation of God’s Righteousness (Romans 3:19-31)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.

Paul establishes that the fall of man left us in a desperate condition. Only the work of God can bring about salvation and begin to restore man’s heart and mind from rebellion against God. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/creating-a-new-heart-and-mind-romans-217-318/">Creating a New Heart and Mind. Romans 2:17 – 3:18</a> first appeared on <a href=&quo...

Though God will one day judge all human beings, He is now more focused on reaching souls than judging them. And when He does judge, it will be a fair and just appraisal of one’s life. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/a-biblical-view-of-god-as-judge-romans-21-16/">A Biblical View of God as Judge (Romans 2:1-16)</a> first appeared on <a href="https...

This question forms the basis for Paul’s comments in this passage of scripture. We will either choose to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ, living by His power and be free or we will become the prisoner of something else and be enslaved to its power over us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/05/whose-power-will-shape-us-romans-1-24-32-2/">Whose Power Will Shape Us? (R...

Paul sets forth the truth of god as reality in and around every human being throughout history. The reality, therefore, is not that mankind has a sufficient revelation of God, but that they have willfully and purposefully suppressed that revelation. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/people-are-without-excuse-romans-118-23/">People Are Without Excuse (Romans 1:18 – 23...

Paul is so anxious to come to Rome to share good news from God to them. The reason for it being good news is that God deals with reality. He doesn’t operate within fantasy or denial but within the reality of each and every situation. This could not be better news for us. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/the-god-of-reality-romans-116-17/">The God of Reality (Ro...

Paul begins his letter to Roman Christians by setting forth the importance of surrender to God. God is at work on our hearts, our minds, and our wills. We are called by God to surrender. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/surrendering-to-god-romans-11-12/">Surrendering To God (Romans 1:1-12)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasisaz.com">...

Peter ends his letter of encouragement to those undergoing painful circumstances by exhorting them to keep depending upon the Lord and supporting one another. It is when we relinquish control to God that true stability comes into our lives. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/04/dependence-brings-stability-1-peter-5-8-14/">Dependence Brings Stability (1 Peter 5 : 8 – 14)&...

On the heels of reminding believers about God’s ongoing restoration process in our lives, Peter defines what a proper spiritual environment looks like. Without adequate encouragement and support and left to ourselves, we will begin to crumble under the growing pressure of life. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/the-importance-of-our-spiritual-environment-1-peter-51-7/&...

Peter knows how critical it is to our spiritual life that we maintain a proper perspective on our suffering. So, he leaves us with powerful principles that should guide us through these difficult seasons. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/final-thoughts-on-suffering-1-peter-412-19/">Final Thoughts on Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19)</a> first appeared on <a href=...

Peter is sharing how vital it is for us to develop a mindset like Jesus. We need to approach every day as Jesus did. We, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, have the mind of Christ and can bring every thought captive to Christ. So Peter reveals what Jesus’ mindset is so that we […] The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/outlook-determines-outcome-1-peter-41-11/...

Peter seeks to dispel perspectives on suffering that are in error and to give us God’s perspective on suffering which should strengthen and sustain us when we are going through painful trials. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/triumphant-suffering-1-peter-3-13-22/">Triumphant Suffering (1 Peter 3 : 13 -22)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://th...

In this passage, Peter is encouraging his readers not to settle for anything in life except what is of greatest value. Too often believers become satisfied with far less than they could be experiencing. it is only when we experience something of greater quality that we even begin to comprehend what we are missing. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/03/the-highest-quality-of-life...

For many Christians today, healthy, long-lasting relationships are only something desired but never experienced. Part of the reason is that there is little understanding of how we should relate to one another. Peter lays out for us in this passage relationship tools that will enable us to build and sustain meaningful relationships. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/the-impor...

The only way Christians will be able to navigate the pain and suffering of this life is to continually follow the example of Jesus. He left us very clear footprints as a model to be imitated. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/following-in-the-footsteps-of-jesus-1-peter-218-25/">Following in the Footsteps of Jesus (1 Peter 2:18 – 25)</a> first appeared on <a...

Peter reminds us of the divine favor that God has bestowed upon His people. This favor should lead us to be energetic and enthusiastic witnesses of Who He is to those around us. We do this not by living separate or outside of society but by living distinctly within our culture. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/the-churchs-primary-purpose-1-peter-27-17/">The Church’s...

Peter tells us what kind of environment promotes spiritual growth and allows the Spirit of God to do as He pleases rather than being quenched and grieved. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/02/the-characteristics-of-a-godly-fellowship-1-peter-2-1-8/">The Characteristics of a Godly Fellowship (1 Peter 2 : 1 – 8)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://theoasi...

Peter has reminded us of how short or brief our stay on earth really is. Yet our life can be filled continually with meaning and purpose when we invest our time and energy into what really matters. This mindset begins when we learn to truly value the salvation we have been given. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/01/being-wise-investors-1-peter-118-25/">Being Wise Inves...

Peter challenges us by the examples of the prophets and angels who go to great lengths for a better perspective. He encourages us to obtain a better perspective by putting forth the effort to live with constant clarity. A clarity that will be seen in decisive and purposeful lifestyle. The post <a href="https://theoasisaz.com/2014/01/living-with-clarity-1-peter-1-10-17/">Living with...