This is a podcast of our Sunday Morning messages, as well as some other service or Bible Studies.
Summary: Prayer is an ongoing relationship with God that grows through sincerity, humility, and intentional time together.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 2: Pray RightDate: 1/11/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction04:10 - Why We Pray08:45 - Learning to Pray14:30 - Checking Our Motives20:10 - Avoiding Empty Prayer25:40 - The Secret Place31:50 - God as Father36:20 - Prayer Keeps the Fire Burning
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Good Shepherd's Example: Getting Up, Taking Off, and ServingSummary: Jesus models humble, sacrificial service by intentionally laying aside status and pouring Himself out for others, calling believers to do the same.Approximate Outline:00:00 – Opening Prayer & Fellowship03:10 – Understanding Cast Sheep06:15 – The Shepherd Who Never Quits09:10 – “I Am” Statements in John12:30 – Head Knowledge vs. Heart Knowledge15:10 – Jesus Knows His Hour Has Come17:45 – Getting Up and Laying Aside20:40 – Putting On the Armor & Pouring Out23:20 – Washing Feet: The Call to Serve
The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by Dave Jenkins ** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **Title: When God Doesn't Hear Our Prayers — And When He DoesSummary: Scripture shows there are specific spiritual conditions that can hinder prayer, but it also offers strong assurance that God hears those who seek Him with repentance, faith, and humility.Approximate Outline:00:00 – Why It Feels Like God Is Silent01:32 – Personal Background and Skepticism03:58 – When God Chooses Not to Hear05:05 – Unconfessed Sin and Broken Relationships06:36 – Unforgiveness, Indifference, and Idols08:18 – Doubt and Selfish Motives in Prayer09:32 – The Good News: God Hears According to His Will11:05 – Psalms: Confidence and Comfort in Prayer12:38 – Assurance That Prayer Is Not One-Way
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the Final Defeat of EvilSummary: TAn overview of end-times events explaining the tribulation timeline, the return of King Jesus, the marriage supper of the Lamb, and the ultimate judgment of Babylon and the forces aligned against God.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 – End-Times Timeline Overview03:10 – The Tribulation and the Rise of the False Trinity06:05 – The Mark of the Beast and Control Through Technology09:20 – Babylon's Fall and Heaven's Rejoicing12:05 – Worship in Heaven and the Meaning of Hallelujah15:10 – The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Explained18:20 – The Bride of Christ and Salvation During the Tribulation21:05 – The Supper of the Lost and Armageddon24:10 – Jesus' Second Coming: Warrior King vs. First Advent27:15 – Final Contrast: Heaven Rejoices, Evil Is Judged
Summary: Faith stays alive when it is intentionally fueled, shared, and courageously lived out.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 1: Faith on FireDate: 1/4/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer and Vision03:10 - Faith as Fire07:45 - Why Faith Cools13:30 - Fan the Flame19:10 - Fear vs Power25:40 - Fuel for the Fire31:20 - Call to Commitment
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Gentle Shepherd and the Great I AmSummary: An exploration of God as the Good Shepherd and the eternal I Am, revealing His personal care, guidance, joy, and intimate relationship with His people.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer and Gratitude02:10 - Introducing the Gentle Shepherd04:15 - Understanding Sheep and Shepherds07:05 - The Meaning of “I Am” (Yahweh)10:45 - Jesus' “I Am” Statements in John13:20 - Knowing the Shepherd's Voice16:05 - Joy, Delight, and Calling Sheep by Name19:05 - The Shepherd Who Protects and Provides21:10 - Living Confidently Under the Good Shepherd
Summary: God calls us to remember His faithfulness on purpose so we can face the future with courage and confidence.Title: Stones of TestimonyDate: 12/28/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Daniel HahnApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome and Year-End Reflection03:10 - Crossing the Jordan07:45 - Remembering on Purpose12:40 - Strength for the Future17:55 - Sharing Testimony22:30 - Invitation to Remember26:10 - Closing Prayer and Vision
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Just As I Am: Leaving the Rut and Stepping Into the LightSummary: A powerful call to recognize who Jesus says He is, to stop sleepwalking in faith, and to step boldly into God's purpose by believing, acting, and living out our testimony.Approximate Outline:00:00 – The Story Behind “Just As I Am”03:20 – Small Faithful Acts That Change Lives06:05 – Are You Sleepwalking in Your Faith?09:10 – Ruts, Purpose, and God's Call12:15 – John the Baptist and Knowing Who You Are Not15:00 – Jesus' “I Am” Statements in John18:05 – I Am the Light of the World21:10 – Game Time: Moving From Belief to Action25:10 – I Am Ascending, I Am Sending You
Summary: Christmas celebrates God's rescue mission for humanity, bringing lasting joy, light, and salvation through Jesus Christ for all people.Title: Unwrapping ChristmasDate: 12/24/25, 6:30pm, Christmas EveSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – Welcome & The Gift of Christmas02:18 – The Shepherds and God's Glory05:41 – Good News of Great Joy09:12 – Heaven's Song of Peace12:36 – Emmanuel: God With Us16:04 – Jesus for Everyone19:21 – Why We Need a Savior22:47 – God's Rescue Plan25:54 – Receiving the Greatest Gift
Summary: Christmas reveals the saving, present, sovereign, and transforming power of Jesus.Title: Unwrapping Christmas, Part 3: Unwrapping the PowerDate: 12/21/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Names Matter03:45 - The Name Jesus09:20 - The Problem of Sin14:30 - Emmanuel: God With Us20:10 - Jesus the King25:40 - Christ the Anointed One30:10 - Christmas Power Today
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Mary, Lineage, and the Legitimacy of the MessiahSummary: This teaching explores Mary's Jewish lineage, priestly and royal connections, and how God fulfilled His covenant promises through adversity to establish the legitimacy of Jesus as heir to David's throne.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction to Mary and Joseph01:45 - The House of David and Genealogy04:10 - Mary's Priestly and Royal Line06:30 - Church History and Mary08:20 - Luke's Gospel and the Angel's Visit10:35 - The Curse on David's Line12:40 - Exile, Ezra, and Jewish Identity14:55 - Mary's Jewish Legitimacy16:35 - Public Perception of Mary and Jesus17:55 - Competing Priestly Lines and Conclusion
Summary: Christmas celebrates God becoming human so people can experience forgiveness, rest, and relationship with Him.Title: Unwrapping Christmas, Part 2: Unwrapping the PersonDate: 12/14/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction03:45 - The Promise Becomes Personal08:30 - Jesus the Real Person14:10 - God in the Flesh20:05 - Miracles and Deity26:15 - Relationship Over Religion31:40 - The Gift Unwrapped36:10 - Invitation and Prayer
The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by our Men's Ministry Director, Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **Title: You Can Call Him AnytimeSummary: God, the Creator of all things, is both infinitely powerful and deeply personal, inviting people to know Him, trust Him, and call on Him at any time.Approximate Outline:00:00 - A Surprising Quiz About God01:45 - When Creation Began03:30 - The End and the Isle of Patmos05:10 - God's Attributes and His Banner07:00 - God's People and Jacob's Story08:45 - Springs of Living Water10:15 - The Battle Belongs to the Lord12:05 - God's Names and Healing Power14:10 - Access to the Creator Anytime16:20 - God's Love, Provision, and Prayer
Summary: God specializes in miracles for unlikely people who surrender to His Word and trust Him completely.Title: An Unlikely RecipientDate: 12/10/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – Christmas, Miracles, and Expectation03:45 – Why We Need Miracles07:10 – The Unlikely Recipient12:40 – Seeing Yourself How God Sees You18:30 – Fear vs. God's Favor23:10 – Focusing on the Word of God28:15 – Faith, Surrender, and the Impossible33:10 – Responding in Faith
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Mary & Joseph Beyond the “Sanitized” Christmas Story: Joseph the TektonSummary: A deeper historical and cultural exploration of Mary and Joseph shows them as royal descendants and reveals Joseph as a skilled tekton, helping explain Jesus' upbringing and why His ministry challenged expectations.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Why the Christmas story gets sanitized03:10 - Genealogies and God's intentional design06:05 - Jesus rejected for “not staying in His lane”09:15 - What a tekton really was13:10 - Strong's definition and early church insight16:35 - Joseph and Jesus as master builders20:00 - Royal lineage of Mary and Joseph23:10 - Sepphoris: the missing city near Nazareth26:40 - How this context reshapes the Gospels29:30 - Closing prayer and final thoughts
Summary: The message reveals how God's ancient promise of a Savior is fulfilled in Jesus and invites us to unwrap the hope, peace, and victory He offers today.Title: Unwrapping Christmas, Part 1: Unwrapping the PromiseDate: 12/7/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Opening & Christmas Joy03:12 - Introducing “Unwrapping Christmas”06:10 - The First Promise in Genesis 3:1510:45 - God's Redemption Plan14:22 - Prophecies of Isaiah20:05 - The Bethlehem Promise23:40 - The Promise Fulfilled in Jesus28:18 - Mary's Faith and Surrender32:55 - Hope as an Anchor36:12 - Christmas Applications & Invitation
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Hark: Paying Attention to the Word Made FleshSummary: The message traces the meaning of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” into the Gospel of John, emphasizing Jesus as the eternal Word, the light for everyone, and the call to live and share that light through love and testimony.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Christmas Song Introduction02:45 - History of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”06:20 - Prayer & Setting the Heart08:40 - Why the Book of John Matters11:30 - John the Beloved Disciple14:20 - Love, Fear, and the Cost of Following Jesus17:00 - The Word in John Chapter 120:30 - Light for Everyone & Power of Testimony23:20 - Living in the Light & Closing Prayer
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Hidden Problems in Jesus' Genealogy and the Forgotten Context of ChristmasSummary: This lesson explores the historical, cultural, and genealogical challenges surrounding Jesus' lineage, revealing how overlooked details in Jewish law, exile, and family lines deepen the meaning of Christmas.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 – Why Cultural Context Matters03:10 – Why Genealogies Were Crucial in Judaism06:05 – The First Problem: Ruth the Moabitess11:15 – Kinsman Redeemer and Ruth's Redemption15:40 – The Ten-Generation Solution18:25 – The Second Problem: The Curse on Jeconiah23:10 – Reversal of the Curse and Messianic Hope26:20 – Mary's Lineage and Jesus' Legitimacy
Summary: God gave the greatest gift in Jesus, and like the shepherds, we are called to share this good news with urgency, joy, and compassion.Title: The Greatest Gift for the Greatest GiftDate: 11/30/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 – Opening & Christmas Gift Humor03:10 – The Greatest Gift Ever Given06:40 – The Message to the Unexpected12:45 – God Uses the Overlooked17:55 – Good News of Great Joy23:20 – How Good News Changes Us28:15 – Responding with Urgency33:05 – The Mission We Carry37:30 – Invitation & Christmas Challenge
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Set Your Sights on Heaven: Living Free in ChristSummary: A teaching on spiritual maturity, letting go of earthly burdens, and fixing our focus on Christ as we live out genuine faith.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer & Welcome02:10 - Signs of the Times & Modern Revivals05:10 - The Need for Fellowship08:00 - Embracing Change & Serving Others10:55 - Colossians 2:20 — True Freedom in Christ14:00 - Letting Go of Spiritual “Clutter”16:55 - Setting Your Sights on Heaven20:25 - Battling Thoughts & Spiritual Warfare22:40 - Warnings Against Greed & Earthly Desires25:10 - Living a Life That Reflects Christ27:20 - Final Prayer & Closing Remarks
Summary: This message invites us to see communion as a joyful thanksgiving feast where we gratefully remember the costly sacrifice of Jesus, receive forgiveness and freedom, embrace our new identity in God's family, and look forward with hope to His return.Title: The Great ThanksgivingDate: 11/23/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – The Table Is Not a Funeral03:25 – Snoopy, Turkey & Perspective06:40 – Eucharist Means Thanksgiving09:55 – Food Sets the Stage for Celebration13:20 – The High Cost of Communion16:45 – You're Invited Into God's Family20:10 – New Creation & True Freedom24:05 – One Loaf, One Body28:15 – From Mourning to Celebration32:40 – Preparing Hearts for Communion
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Roots, Faith, and Following Jesus Without Turning BackSummary: A teaching on choosing to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, growing deep spiritual roots, and living a life grounded in Him with gratitude and obedience.Approximate Outline:00:00 - The Story Behind “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”03:04 - What It Means to Truly Follow Jesus05:32 - Obedience in Everyday Situations07:51 - Listening to the Holy Spirit10:18 - Reflections on Three Very Different Funerals13:21 - Beginning the Colossians Study15:42 - Understanding Spiritual Clues and Treasure in Scripture18:00 - Don't Be Deceived by Arguments19:44 - Staying Strong When Life Wobbles21:30 - The Five Types of Spiritual Roots25:06 - Built on the Foundation of Christ27:34 - Living with Thankfulness
Summary: This message calls believers to recognize spiritual warfare, stand in God's strength, put on the full armor of God, and fight from the victory Christ has already secured.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 9 - Battle ReadyDate: 11/23/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 – The Invisible Battle04:35 – Knowing Your Enemy08:55 – Misplaced Battles & Spiritual Distraction13:20 – Armor of God: The Call to Stand17:45 – Truth & Righteousness22:10 – Peace, Faith, and Salvation26:30 – The Sword & the Spirit31:00 – Prayer: Activating the Armor35:05 – Knowing Your Position in Christ38:55 – The Call to Rise & Respond
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Revelation 17: The Contrast Between God's Kingdom and Babylon's DeceptionSummary: A walk-through of Revelation 17 explaining the symbolic contrast between God's kingdom and the deceptive spiritual, political, and economic system of Babylon.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Study Overview02:10 - Timeline of the Tribulation04:25 - The Unholy Trinity Explained06:40 - Armageddon and the Second Coming09:05 - Millennial Reign and Final Judgment12:10 - New Heaven, New Earth & Kainos Creation15:00 - Judgments, Rewards, and the Believer's Evaluation17:50 - Opening Revelation 1720:15 - The Woman, the Beast & Babylon's Symbolism25:30 - False Religion, Deception & Modern Parallels
Summary: Believers are called to urgently participate in God's mission by opening their lives to others, reflecting God's grace, and actively reconciling people to Him.Title: No Time To WasteDate: 11/16/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 – No Time to Waste04:48 – The Call to Go Out09:22 – The Banquet and the Broken14:10 – Counting the Cost18:55 – The Ministry of Reconciliation23:40 – Grace That Changes Us28:15 – Opening Your Table33:05 – Real-Life Stories of Transformation38:20 – Living the Mission Daily42:30 – Closing Prayer & Invitation
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: You Are God's Masterpiece: Hope, Revival, and Running the Race WellSummary: A message on God's restoring grace, the believer's identity as His masterpiece, the call to bold hope and prayer, and the challenge to finish the Christian race with strength and expectation.Approximate Outline:00:00 – Opening Prayer and Introduction02:50 – The Masterpiece Story05:05 – You Are God's Masterpiece07:10 – Precious in God's Eyes09:35 – Paul's Letters and Identity12:00 – Chosen by God14:15 – Confidence, Hope, and Prayer17:05 – The Call to Intercession19:40 – Revival and Expectation22:10 – Running the Race Well25:20 – Final Exhortation and Closing Prayer
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Judgment, Tribulation, and the Bowl Judgments of Revelation 16Summary: This teaching explains how God's judgment distinguishes between belief and unbelief, explores the impact of sin and conscience on our lives, and walks through the seven bowl judgments of Revelation 16 as God's final wrath on a rebellious world.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Why Are People Judged?03:45 - Judgment for Believers vs Unbelievers07:20 - Sin, Consequences, and “Blessing Blockers”11:30 - Conscience, Hard Hearts, and the Tribulation15:00 - The Three Series of Judgments in Revelation18:40 - The First Four Bowl Judgments23:30 - Darkness, Pain, and the Fifth Bowl27:10 - Armageddon and the Sixth Bowl30:30 - The Final Bowl, Babylon, and God's Wrath
Summary: This message traces the story of God's kingdom from creation to the cross to the coming renewal of all things, calling us to live now as devoted citizens of the returning King.Series: HeavenTitle: Part 4: The Return of the KingDate: 11/9/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Honoring Veterans and Opening Prayer03:30 - Thanksgiving Community Invitation07:30 - Kids' Ideas of Heaven & Series Recap12:00 - A Kingdom Created and Lost18:00 - The Kingdom Reclaimed by Jesus26:00 - Living as Citizens of Heaven Now33:00 - The Coming Renewal of All Things37:30 - Invitation to Enter the Kingdom
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Pressing In, Pressing On, and Holding On: Finding Joy and Purpose in God's PathSummary: A reflection on trusting God's direction over personal plans, rejecting legalism, and pursuing a deeper walk with Christ through focus, obedience, and perseverance.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Frances Brooke's Story02:05 - “My Goal Is God Himself”03:18 - When God Changes Our Path04:40 - Beginning Philippians 306:05 - Warning Against Legalism07:55 - Paul's Former Credentials09:14 - Counting It All as Loss10:40 - Righteousness Through Christ12:05 - Pressing In to Know God13:45 - Pressing On Toward the Goal15:32 - Forgetting the Past17:05 - Hold On to Your Progress18:35 - Closing Prayer
The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by our Men's Ministry Director, Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **Title: God Will If You Will: Standing Strong When Satan Pushes Your ButtonsSummary: This message teaches how to rely on faith, prayer, and Christian community instead of anger or discouragement when facing everyday conflicts, temptations, and spiritual attacks.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Testimony: Handling a Difficult Neighbor03:10 - Calling a Brother Instead of Fighting Back06:00 - Recognizing Spiritual Attack: “Not Today, Satan”09:00 - Faith Like a Diamond and the Gift of Free Will12:00 - Wholehearted Living for God, Not the World15:00 - Power of Prayer and Standing in the Gap18:20 - Casting Your Cares and Waiting on God's Timing21:20 - Scars, Forgiveness, and David's Example24:10 - Don't Give Up: Daily Mercy and Speaking Life26:40 - Closing Encouragement and Prayer for a Hurting Family
Summary: Gratitude reshapes how we see life, welcomes God's presence, and aligns our hearts with His mercy through remembrance, relationship, and surrender.First Wednesdays are different kinds of services. This podcast episode includes the entire service, including multiple worship songs, several short teaching moments, communion, and several worship response moments.Series: First WednesdayTitle: ThankfulnessDate: 11/5/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Amanda HahnOutline:00:00 - Call to Worship & Expectation04:00 - “So So Good"12:00 - “I Thank God”20:30 - “My Testimony”28:00 - “Jehovah”35:00 - Welcome, November Focus & Thanksgiving Setup41:00 - Point 1: Perspective Reframed + Prayer Station 153:00 - Point 2: Presence Released + Thank-You Cards1:04:30 - Point 3: Reflecting God's Heart + Write-in-the-Sand1:13:30 - Communion, Prayer & Convoy of Hope Closing
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Already Seen in Heaven: Revelation 14, the 144,000, and the Final HarvestSummary: This teaching explains how Revelation 14 reveals salvation as a completely new state of being in Christ, the identity and sealing of the 144,000, and the final harvest of both the righteous and the wicked under God's ultimate judgment.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Salvation as a State of Being04:10 - The 144,000 and How God Sees His People07:55 - Sealed vs Written: Understanding the Two Marks11:20 - The Meaning of the New Song15:05 - Becoming a New Creation19:10 - God's Continued Call to Salvation23:00 - The Warnings of the Angels26:40 - The Two Harvests Explained30:05 - Wheat, Tares, and the Overripe Earth33:20 - The Winepress, Wrath, and Armageddon
Summary: God promises a renewed creation where He dwells with His people, ending sorrow and raising us in resurrection bodies for our forever home.Series: HeavenTitle: Part 3: Welcome HomeDate: 11/2/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Heaven on Your Mind02:10 - The Ache for Home05:06 - Heaven Fulfills God's Plan09:12 - New Heaven & New Earth Explained14:20 - Redeemed Creation, Not Annihilated18:25 - Familiar Yet Better: Bodies, Time, Music22:40 - New Jerusalem: God With Us27:10 - No More Tears30:15 - Resurrection Hope & Forever Home34:20 - Live Now with Eternity in View
Summary: A call from Ephesians 4 to let God demolish the old self, renew the mind, and live out the new life through truth, purity, tender hearts, and real forgiveness.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 7 - Out with the Old, In with the NewDate: 10/29/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 – Paint story & the renovation metaphor04:20 – When it looks worse before it looks better07:50 – Ephesians 4: Out with the old, in with the new11:10 – The old mindset: emptiness and blindness15:10 – Hardened hearts & lost sensitivity18:50 – Broken compass: deception and direction22:40 – New identity in Christ: put off / put on27:00 – Living new: truth, anger, and words32:10 – Tender heart vs. bitterness36:40 – Forgiveness & closing prayer
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Revelation 13 Unpacked: Antichrist, False Prophet, the Mark, and 666Summary: A clear walk-through of Revelation 13 explores theories about the Antichrist's origins, the rise and deception of the false prophet, the difference between God's seal and the mark of the beast, and the meaning and uses of 666 in Scripture.Lesson Outline:00:00 - Recap & Setup for Revelation 1303:55 - Portrait of the Antichrist07:50 - Jewish or Gentile? Interpretive Clues11:45 - The Tribe of Dan Theory15:40 - Revived Rome, Covenant & Midpoint Betrayal19:35 - Abomination of Desolation Explained23:30 - Enter the False Prophet27:25 - Signs, Image, and Global Coercion31:20 - Mark of the Beast vs God's Seal35:15 - Decoding 666 & Final Takeaways
Summary: True freedom comes when we stop pretending, remove our masks, and let God heal the real us.Title: UnmaskedDate: 10/26/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Amanda HahnApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome and Announcements02:20 - Superhero Masks and Real-Life Meaning05:35 - The History of Masks08:10 - God Looks at the Heart (1 Samuel 16:7)11:50 - The Masks We Wear: Perfection, Humor, Strength17:00 - The Religious Performer and “I'm Fine” Masks21:40 - Why We Hide: Fear, Shame, Control, Pride25:00 - God Sees Beyond the Mask27:10 - Confession and Healing (James 5:16)29:15 - Boldly Unmasked Before God (Hebrews 4)
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Divine Direction, Daily Trust: Lessons from Acts 16 and Philippians 1Summary: A teaching on how God guides our steps, uses everyday opportunities, and continues His work in us as we grow in love, knowledge, and spiritual maturity.Approximate Outline:00:00 – Opening Prayer & Introduction01:10 – Love Letters & Personal Story03:15 – Acts 16: God Redirects Our Steps06:10 – Creative Angel Work & Traveling Testimony09:05 – Vision of Macedonia10:40 – Everyday Opportunities to Share Christ13:35 – Lydia and Availability to God15:05 – Perspective, Opportunity & Spiritual Maturity17:20 – Philippians 1: Paul's Heart for the Church19:25 – Growing in Love, Knowledge & Understanding21:15 – God's Work in Us & Closing Reflections
Summary: Answer God's call by walking worthy—cultivating Christlike character, protecting Spirit-led unity, using your gifts to build the church, and growing into mature obedience.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 6 - Walk Like You're CalledDate: 10/22/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - Don't Decline the Call05:05 - Calling Beyond Circumstances09:20 - Saved to Serve, Not Sit14:15 - Until He Comes, We Go18:45 - What Walking Worthy Looks Like (Eph 4:1–6)24:00 - The Call Demands Character28:30 - Protecting Spirit-Led Unity33:00 - One Body, One Spirit, One Hope37:30 - Gifted to Grow: Grace & Gifts42:30 - Built to Last: Maturity and Response
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Revelation 13: The Beast, the Dragon, and the Power of DeceptionSummary: An exploration of Revelation 13 that traces how Satan empowers the Antichrist, wages war through deception and blasphemy, and drives persecution, marking, and end-times events—while calling believers to endurance and faith.Lesson Outline:00:00 - Spirits, bodies, and setting the stage03:50 - Two beasts and the unholy trinity07:40 - Back to Revelation 12: war on the offspring11:30 - Invisible warfare and the tactic of deception15:20 - Blasphemy, persecution, and worship (Rev 13:5–10)19:10 - Timeline: rapture, 42 months, and tribulation23:00 - Defining “Antichrist”: titles and denials26:50 - Strategy: politics, religion, miracles, warfare30:40 - The mark and commerce control33:50 - Origin theories and closing exhortation
Summary: Paradise is the immediate, grace-given welcome into Jesus' presence, where creation is healed, joy is full, and purposeful life goes on forever.Series: HeavenTitle: Part 2: Pictures of ParadiseDate: 10/19/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Why Heaven Matters02:10 - “Today You Will Be with Me” (Luke 23:43)06:05 - A Lei of Welcome: Grace, Not Works09:30 - Acceptance & True Peace (Shalom)13:20 - No More Tears, Sickness, or Fear17:05 - Eden Restored & Created Order21:50 - Beauty as Hints of Home (Rev 21–22)26:45 - The Third Heaven: God's Presence (2 Cor 12)31:55 - The Promise, Not a Fantasy36:30 - Prayer & Response
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by Mr. Johnnie Powell.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Samson: Strength, Weakness, and the Call to Speak LifeSummary: Using Samson's story, this message contrasts outward strength with inner spiritual weakness, explains the Nazarite vow and Israel's apostasy, and urges believers to guard their weak points, seek God's purpose, and speak life-giving words.Approximate Outline:00:00 - The Power of Positive and Negative Words03:10 - God's Faithfulness: The Meaning of Ḥesed06:00 - Israel's Apostasy and Philistine Rule09:00 - The Nazarite Vow and Samson's Calling13:00 - Samson's Birth and Early Missteps17:00 - The Lion, the Riddle, and Betrayal21:30 - Samson's Strength and Spiritual Weakness25:30 - Delilah's Deception and Samson's Fall30:00 - Samson's Final Prayer and God's Mercy33:00 - Our Calling: Guard Your Heart and Speak Life
Summary: This message urges believers to embrace God's power in every circumstance, live in united humility that testifies to heaven and earth, and pray boldly with expectancy for God to do exceedingly more.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 5 - From Revelation to AdorationDate: 10/15/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 - Opening & Ephesians 3:2003:50 - Power at work within us07:20 - Paul's imprisonment perspective11:10 - Gentiles: the mystery revealed14:50 - Praise in the struggle18:10 - Manifold wisdom through the church22:00 - Bold access to the Father25:30 - Kneeling, humility & prayer29:30 - Interceding for the persecuted church33:40 - Love beyond measure & doxology
Summary: Heaven is a real, physical home prepared by Jesus that gives believers unshakable hope, comfort, and courage.Series: HeavenTitle: Part 1: A Real PlaceDate: 10/12/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Setting Our Minds on Heaven03:45 - Misconceptions About Heaven07:20 - Jesus' Promise of a Real Place11:10 - Comfort in Grief and Hope Beyond Death15:45 - Heaven Conquers Fear20:00 - The Reality of Our Heavenly Home24:30 - What Our New Bodies Will Be Like29:10 - Purpose and Joy in Heaven33:00 - Jesus the Way to Heaven36:45 - Invitation and Closing Prayer
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Bound by the Spirit: Lessons from Ehud, Unity, and the Power of God's CallingSummary: This message weaves the story of revival in Great Britain and Oxford with the biblical account of Ehud to reveal how God uniquely equips each believer, calling them to unity, faithfulness, and courage in serving Him.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Revival and the Birth of “Bind Us Together”02:15 - The Holy Spirit's Movement in 1970s Great Britain04:05 - Oxford's Early Tent Revivals and Family Testimonies06:00 - Lessons on Unity and Avoiding Cliques08:10 - Finding Friendship and Purpose in the Church10:05 - God's Design and Our Unique Callings12:00 - The Story of Ehud, God's Left-Handed Warrior14:00 - God Uses What Makes You Different16:05 - Don't Believe the Lie That You're “Finished”17:50 - Faithfulness, Humility, and Serving Without Recognition19:10 - Prayer for Unity and the Call to Be Bound Together in Love
The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by our Men's Ministry Director, Gator Forte. ** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **Title: Hold the Rope: Men of God as a TeamSummary: A heartfelt call for men to pursue unity, mutual support, and biblical teamwork—anchored in Christ, sharpened by Scripture, and proven through testimonies and missions.Approximate Outline:00:00 - New cooks & the call to team up02:10 - What God does for His men04:30 - Testimony: healing through prayer08:00 - Brotherhood, effort, and the rope10:00 - Lithuania: “Hey, I love you, man”12:30 - Montana winds & working together15:00 - Teams in Scripture & willing hearts17:30 - Iron sharpens iron & the Body19:15 - Rebuking lies & “I know a Guy”20:50 - Pray, don't keep the frogs & close
Summary: Jesus demolished every wall of separation through the cross, making peace and building one new people into God's dwelling.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 4 - No Walls, Just a CrossDate: 10/8/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - The Night the Wall Fell03:55 - Humanity's Wall of Separation08:25 - The Cross That Demolishes12:15 - From Separation to Nearness17:05 - From Walls to Peace22:40 - Jesus, Our Peace26:55 - One New People in Christ31:40 - From Strangers to a Sanctuary35:10 - Living Stones and the Builder's Plan
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Revelation 11: The Two Witnesses and the Measured TempleSummary: An interlude before the seventh trumpet examines why the temple is measured, the ministry and likely identities of the two witnesses, and how their death, resurrection, and ascension call Gentiles and “God-fearers” to repentance by God's mercy.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Revelation 11 Focus01:00 - Tribulation Timeline Overview04:00 - Seals, Trumpets, Bowls—Big Picture06:30 - 144,000 and Others Saved08:30 - Interlude Before the Seventh Trumpet10:15 - Measuring the Temple & Outer Court14:30 - Gentiles, Dividing Wall, God-Fearers18:30 - The Two Witnesses: Powers & Identity22:30 - Olive Trees, Lampstands & Zechariah 426:30 - Death, Resurrection, Earthquake, Response
Summary: Love sees worth in every person and acts with compassion that breaks barriers and reflects the heart of Jesus.Series: The Dream TeamTitle: Part 7 - A Picture of LoveDate: 10/5/25, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Opening and Personal Story03:45 - The Question of Love07:22 - Who Is My Neighbor?10:45 - Love Sees Inherent Worth16:05 - The Priest and Levite Pass By20:25 - Everyone Is a Masterpiece24:00 - Love Grows Slowly28:45 - Love Drives Out Fear32:40 - Love Dismantles Prejudice37:15 - Love in Action40:20 - Closing Prayer and Dream Team Invitation
The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by our Lead Pastor, Tom Van Kempen.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: 10 Habits for Healthier Church Relationships: Unity, Obedience, and the Mission of LoveSummary: A heartfelt message urging believers to strengthen church unity through prayer, accountability, biblical submission, and mutual support, keeping the focus on reaching the lost and living out God's truth together.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Setting the Stage: The Challenge of Too Much Material04:15 - Lessons from Judges: When Everyone Did What Was Right08:20 - Pastors Are Human: Truth Over Opinion12:10 - The Power of Prayer and Covering Church Leaders16:05 - Accountability, Honesty, and Guarding Our Words20:45 - Hebrews 13: Obey, Submit, and Support with Joy25:10 - Listening, Trusting, and Following God's Lead29:30 - Submission as Yielding: Authority and Calling34:15 - Unity and Ownership: Building the Body Together39:00 - Love in Action: Focusing on the Lost and Living the Mission
Summary: This message explores the pain and power of the cross, declaring the great exchange it accomplished and calling us to remember, relive, rejoice, and daily take up our cross.First Wednesdays are different kinds of services. This podcast episode includes the entire service, including multiple worship songs, several short teaching moments, communion corner, and a worship response to the cross.Series: First WednesdayTitle: The CrossDate: 10/1/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott Anderson/Pastor Jeff BoothOutline:00:00 - Opening Worship: “At the Cross”06:30 - Prayer for Pastor Tom & Robin10:30 - Hymn: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”15:30 - The Pain of the Cross: Physical23:30 - The Pain of the Cross: Emotional31:00 - The Pain of the Cross: Spiritual38:00 - The Great Exchange47:00 - Response: Lay Your Burdens at the Cross & Worship58:30 - Remember, Relive, Rejoice (Communion Available)65:30 - Call of the Cross, Offering (Convoy of Hope) & Closing Praise
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Sixth Trumpet and the Mighty Angel: God's Power, Judgment, and CommissioningSummary: A vivid exploration of Revelation chapters 9 and 10, highlighting the demonic warfare unleashed by the sixth trumpet, humanity's hardened heart, and John's bittersweet commission to proclaim God's unfolding plan.Lesson Outline:00:00 - The Sixth Trumpet and the Second Woe03:40 - Four Angels at the Euphrates07:00 - Symbolism, Tanks, and Modern Warfare10:10 - God's Sovereignty and Satan's Self-Destruction13:25 - The Unrepentant Heart of Humanity17:00 - Transition to Revelation Chapter 1019:10 - The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll22:00 - The Seven Thunders and God's Timing25:00 - Eating the Scroll: Sweet and Bitter Truth28:20 - God's Culminating Plan and Final Preparation
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