This is a podcast of our Sunday Morning messages, as well as some other service or Bible Studies.
Summary: Suffering has purpose when connected to the gospel, and true spiritual maturity comes from understanding that Christ lives within us and empowers us to labor with Him rather than striving alone or waiting passively.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 5: The Power, the Purpose, the PursuitDate: 4/15/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome05:18 - Redeemed Suffering Has Purpose09:42 - Ministry as Divine Stewardship17:03 - Platform vs. Calling22:56 - The Mystery Revealed: Christ in You28:04 - The Need for Spiritual Maturity33:10 - Raising the Next Generation36:02 - Kingdom Work Requires Effort42:25 - 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: Solomon's Divided HeartSummary: An examination of King Solomon's spiritual decline from wisdom and devotion to compromise through wealth, foreign marriages, and divided loyalties.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction02:26 - Why God Uses Imperfect People04:48 - The Queen of Sheba Visits09:00 - Solomon's Wealth and Glory11:07 - Early Signs of Failure14:10 - Poor Gifts to King Hiram17:10 - Foreign Wives and Concubines22:36 - Palace Twice the Size of Temple25:00 - Violating God's Commands27:08 - Five Areas of Heart Division29:29 - God Never Asked for the Temple
Summary: God designed family from the beginning as a reflection of His own relational nature, and when we allow Him to be the builder and follow His biblical blueprint, our families become gifts that bless the world around us.Series: Family MattersTitle: Part 1 - Blessing our BurdenDate: 4/12/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome04:30 - Family Is God's Idea09:45 - The Trinity & Human Design14:20 - When Sin Broke the Family19:00 - God Builds the House25:30 - Your Spouse Is a Gift31:15 - Children Are a Heritage36:45 - Training Arrows to Fly Straight41:00 - Families Bless the World44:00 - 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: The Narrow Gate: Full Commitment to ChristSummary: A teaching on Matthew 7 emphasizing that salvation requires complete commitment to Christ, not just religious activity, and encourages believers to trust God's promises with full confidence rather than wavering at the door of faith.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer03:15 - Judge Righteously, Not Hypocritically06:32 - Keep Asking and Knocking07:49 - The Narrow Gate11:28 - Identifying False Prophets by Their Fruit19:16 - Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord"21:07 - Alexander Kerr's Story of Faithfulness27:40 - Jump Into Your Faith Full Blast
Summary: This message reveals how Christ took our place on the cross to reconcile us to God, transforming us from enemies into forgiven children who must now stay anchored in that truth rather than drifting back to old identities.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 4: I Won't Go BackDate: 4/8/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction03:00 - The Reality of Our Condition09:00 - Don't Follow Your Heart15:00 - The Work of Our Savior22:00 - The Barabbas Exchange27:00 - Anchored or Drifting?32:00 - What It Means to Continue36:00 - The Response of Faith39:00 - Getting in the Wheelbarrow41:00 - Closing Prayer & Altar Call
Summary: This message reveals how Christ took our place on the cross to reconcile us to God, transforming us from enemies into forgiven children who must now stay anchored in that truth rather than drifting back to old identities.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 4: I Can't Go BackDate: 4/8/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome04:30 - Jesus: The Image of God09:30 - Created in God's Image15:45 - Christ Holds All Things Together21:00 - Jesus: Head of the Church26:00 - The Hope of Resurrection31:00 - Marriage & Family Centered on Christ36:20 - The Call to Surrender41:00 - One Step Toward God43:30 - Closing
Summary: This message reveals how Christ took our place on the cross to reconcile us to God, transforming us from enemies into forgiven children who must now stay anchored in that truth rather than drifting back to old identities.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 4: I Can't Go BackDate: 4/8/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:# YouTube Chapter List00:00 - Introduction03:00 - The Reality of Our Condition09:00 - Don't Follow Your Heart15:00 - The Work of Our Savior22:00 - The Barabbas Exchange27:00 - Anchored or Drifting?32:00 - What It Means to Continue36:00 - The Response of Faith39:00 - Getting in the Wheelbarrow41:00 - Closing Prayer & Altar Call
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Reliability of the Gospel: Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of JesusSummary: An exploration of the core gospel message—Christ's death, burial, and resurrection—supported by early historical sources and eyewitness accounts that demonstrate the reliability and rapid spread of Christian belief in the first century.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - What Is the Gospel?01:18 - The Core Message: 1 Corinthians 1503:04 - The Resurrection Question05:02 - Paul's Timeline and Credibility09:06 - The Simplicity of the Gospel11:23 - Roman Historians on Early Christians14:04 - Pliny's Letter to Emperor Trajan19:19 - Trajan's Response21:21 - Josephus: A Jewish Historian's Account
Summary: Easter reveals God's overwhelming love through Jesus's death and resurrection, offering every person the choice to accept forgiveness and freedom from sin, shame, and death.Title: You're The ReasonDate: 4/5/26, 10am Easter SundaySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction05:15 - God's Overwhelming Love08:30 - Worship: Thank You for the Cross13:00 - The Battle Behind the Crucifixion17:45 - Worship: Resurrecting23:10 - God Is Thinking About You28:00 - Worship: Me on Your Mind32:00 - The Problem of Sin36:30 - The Choice: Two Thieves41:30 - Salvation Prayer and Invitation43:30 - Worship: Washed in the Water
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: Now Is Your Time: The Resurrection and Our Personal CallSummary: A powerful Easter message about recognizing God's personal love, overcoming excuses, and stepping into immediate action for ministry instead of waiting for the perfect moment.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer02:56 - Overcoming Excuses06:28 - Job's Declaration of Faith11:55 - Personal Time with God16:32 - The Love Letter of Scripture19:09 - David's Joy in Safety21:02 - Martha's Belief23:18 - You're Late to Work27:56 - Closing Prayer
Summary: The cross transformed from an instrument of pain, humiliation, and death into the means of healing, exaltation, and eternal victory for all who believe.Title: Ironies of the CrossDate: 4/1/26Speaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction01:00 - The Ancient Tanabre Service03:00 - Knowing the End of the Story04:00 - Irony #1: From Pain to Healing09:00 - Healing of Heart, Mind, and Body10:00 - Irony #2: From Humiliation to Exaltation13:00 - Irony #3: From Death to Victory17:00 - Prayer Over the Sanctuary19:00 - Communion and Healing Prayer25:00 - Closing Blessing
Summary: Worship is far more than singing—it's the complete surrender of your life to God through prayer, giving, service, and communion, which releases spiritual power and freedom when you humble yourself before Him.This episode includes the entire service, worship and all, as it's all a part of the First Wednesday Experience.Series: First WednesdayTitle: WorthyDate: 4/1/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Holy Wednesday03:45 - Worship Through Singing09:20 - Prayer as Worship12:00 - Praying Over Easter Sunday Seats19:15 - Worship Through Giving25:40 - Family Dedication Prayer28:15 - Serving is Worship35:15 - Communion as Worship44:00 - The Cross and Salvation55:10 - Closing Worship
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Messy Reality of Jesus' Death and BurialSummary: An exploration of the historical, medical, and cultural realities surrounding the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, revealing how his body was considered unclean and ineligible for proper burial according to both Roman and Jewish law.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Holy Week Timeline02:02 - The Last Supper and Council of Nicaea04:09 - Being a Follower Requires Bravery07:33 - Joseph of Arimathea's Courage11:38 - Why Jesus Was Ineligible for Burial15:55 - The Cost of Touching Jesus' Body19:49 - Jewish Burial Customs and Sanitation22:40 - The Significance of Myrrh and Aloes24:38 - Sealing the Tomb27:29 - Closing Thoughts
Summary: Because the end of all things is near, believers must retire the "someday" strategy and adopt a "now" mindset by living with urgency, loving fervently, and actively serving others through their God-given gifts—especially during the Easter opportunity when people are most receptive to invitations.Series: Go!Title: Part 4- The "Now" StrategyDate: 3/29/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction and Easter Rehearsal01:03 - The Great Commission: Our Mission03:20 - Going to the Nations and Neighborhoods04:32 - When Should We Go?07:08 - Living With Urgency12:04 - Pray First, Then Go14:05 - A Heart Overflowing With Love19:04 - Love Your Enemies23:42 - Serve Through Your Gifts29:16 - The Easter Opportunity31:36 - Closing Prayer and 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: Living with Faith and Trust in Urgent TimesSummary: An examination of Matthew 6-7 emphasizing the difference between faith and trust, the urgency of living intentionally in perilous times, and the call to move from spiritual preparation into active obedience.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Song and Prayer01:42 - Current Persecution of Christians07:21 - The Sermon on the Mount Context09:00 - Living Intentionally in the Last Days12:11 - Matthew 7: Judging Others16:22 - Logs and Specks19:35 - Are You Able to Drink the Cup?23:00 - What Do You Have in Your Hand?25:41 - Closing Prayer
Summary: This teaching calls believers to recognize Christ's supremacy over all creation and make Him the center of every area of life, trusting that He holds everything together and that even small steps of surrender can bring transformation.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 3: Jesus At The CenterDate: 3/18/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome04:30 - Jesus: The Image of God09:30 - Created in God's Image15:45 - Christ Holds All Things Together21:00 - Jesus: Head of the Church26:00 - The Hope of Resurrection31:00 - Marriage & Family Centered on Christ36:20 - The Call to Surrender41:00 - One Step Toward God43:30 - Closing
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Solomon's Temple: A Place of Sacrifice, Glory, and SeparationSummary: An exploration of Solomon's Temple built on Mount Moriah's threshing floor, examining its significance as a place of sacrifice, the manifestation of God's Shekinah glory, and the call to repentance and separation from sin.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction to Solomon's Temple04:00 - The Threshing Floor Location10:42 - Biblical History of Threshing Floors14:51 - The Shekinah Glory Arrives19:15 - True Worship and Praise24:42 - Understanding the Shekinah Glory29:28 - The Glory Departs32:00 - God's Temple in Us Today33:02 - A Place of Separation
Summary: Biblical hospitality transforms evangelism from a church event into a dinner table conversation, where adding an extra chair and welcoming strangers can create divine encounters that lead to life change.Series: Go!Title: Part 13- The "Hospitality" StrategyDate: 3/22/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction02:26 - The Hospitality Strategy04:03 - Mephibosheth's Story08:04 - Jesus and Hospitality12:10 - Three Levels of Hospitality17:55 - Practice Hospitality22:30 - Overcoming Excuses24:11 - Turn Tables Into Altars27:21 - Closing 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: Consider the Lilies: Living Without WorrySummary: An exploration of Matthew 6 that teaches how to release worry by trusting God's provision, storing treasures in heaven, and caring for others while living in faithful dependence on divine care.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Questions02:22 - Caring for the Least07:07 - Consider the Lilies08:15 - Treasures in Heaven12:48 - Don't Worry About Life15:03 - Songs and Testimonies17:13 - Look at the Birds18:35 - Today's Trouble Is Enough20:07 - Closing Prayer21:43 - Thank You Message
Summary: Prayer and intimate time with Jesus transforms believers from the inside out, giving them spiritual wisdom to know God's will and the strength to endure while reflecting Christ's character to a world in darkness.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 2: Prayer That Changes The ChurchDate: 3/18/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction05:30 - Prayer Changes Everything10:15 - Knowing God's Will15:45 - Spiritual Wisdom and Discernment20:50 - Walking With Jesus26:20 - Marks of a Worthy Walk31:15 - Patience in Discipleship36:40 - Qualified for Inheritance41:10 - Redemption and Freedom46:00 - Closing Prayer and Worship
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: King Solomon's Wisdom: The Test of Two MothersSummary: An exploration of how Solomon's God-given wisdom was tested and confirmed through the famous judgment between two mothers claiming the same child, revealing that spiritual gifts must be put into action before they can be recognized.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction to Solomon's Wisdom02:02 - Spiritual Gifts Revealed Through Testing04:23 - The Promise vs. Proof of Wisdom08:37 - Knowledge vs. Wisdom Defined10:10 - The Problem: Two Mothers, One Baby15:01 - The Process of Wise Judgment18:50 - The Person Solomon Became23:03 - The Levitical Marriage Connection28:32 - Next Week's Preview
Summary: When you surrender what's already in your hands to God — no matter how ordinary it seems — it becomes something eternal, and the things you do today with a heart to touch the future, a heart of sacrifice, and a heart of action will ripple into eternity in ways you may never fully see.Series: Go!Title: Part 2 - What's In Your Hand?Date: 3/15/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Missionary Jay RisnerApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome05:20 - Jay's Story Begins11:05 - What's in Your Hand?16:30 - David's Heart for the Future22:00 - Africa & the Gorilla Costumes29:15 - Rainbow Surprise TV Show35:00 - Heart of Sacrifice40:10 - Heart of Action44:30 - Shauna & Sammy49:45 - Invitation & Closing Prayer
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: Fasting, Prayer, and Giving: The Power of WorshipSummary: An exploration of how fasting, prayer, and giving become powerful spiritual practices when combined with genuine worship and belief rather than performed for recognition or personal reward.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction and Opening Prayer01:02 - The Three Topics: Fasting, Prayer, and Giving03:32 - Why Prayer Can Be Worthless06:41 - Fasting and Prayer Overcome Unbelief11:40 - Giving and Secret Generosity17:20 - Pray Without Ceasing20:36 - Faith vs Unbelief22:24 - God the Creator Makes Each Person Unique26:06 - The Lord's Prayer and Forgiveness
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: How God Sees You: Understanding Your Identity in ChristSummary: Discovering your true identity through Scripture reveals you are a beloved child of God, a new creation, and a masterpiece in progress who is called to live wholeheartedly with divine favor and purpose.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction and Testimony01:59 - How Do We See Ourselves?03:02 - Children of God04:38 - A New Creation06:02 - Walking with God07:29 - God's Masterpiece08:28 - A Work in Progress10:32 - Living the Christian Life12:21 - Building Relationship with God14:48 - Closing Encouragement
Summary: Cultivating a thankful heart and an outward focus are the two transformative practices that keep believers grounded in Christ and effective in bringing hope to those around them.Series: ColossiansTitle: Part 1: Christ Over AllDate: 3/11/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Jeff BoothApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome02:00 - Background on Colossians07:15 - Christ's Supremacy & Sufficiency11:15 - Reading the Text12:00 - A Heart of Thanksgiving17:45 - Practice Makes Permanent23:45 - Being Outward Focused31:00 - Bearing Fruit for Others40:30 - The Call to Go44:00 - Altar Call & Closing
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Be, Know, Do: Leadership Lessons from King SolomonSummary: King Solomon's example teaches that a secure sense of identity — knowing who you already are — must come before knowledge and action, and that the same principle applies to the Christian life.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Welcome & introduction03:55 - Solomon established as king08:00 - Who you are in Christ13:45 - Ephesians 1: your identity at salvation19:30 - Solomon returns to his roots24:10 - Be, know, do explained28:00 - Solomon asks for wisdom31:30 - The "doing" part: reigning in life35:00 - Story: Private Smith38:00 - Closing & next week's preview
Summary: Every follower of Jesus is called to live as a missionary in their everyday life — going into their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods with the intentional purpose of making genuine disciples, empowered by the authority and constant presence of Jesus himself.Series: Go!Title: Part 1 - The "Go" StrategyDate: 3/8/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Series Intro03:45 - The Christian Life Is About Going07:00 - What "Go" Really Means11:00 - You Are a Missionary16:00 - Make Disciples, Not Converts20:00 - Pursuing People Like Jesus Did23:00 - Baptism & the Discipleship Process27:00 - Going in Jesus' Authority31:00 - The Holy Spirit Is With You34:00 - Closing Prayer & 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: The Beatitudes: Your Attitude as a ChristianSummary: A study of the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, exploring what it means to let your light shine through humble service, spiritual hunger, and overflow from being filled with God's presence.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction and Israel Trip Story02:22 - Jesus Sits Down to Teach05:45 - The Beatitudes Begin09:17 - From Thoughts to Actions12:10 - You Are the Salt and Light15:03 - Humble Light vs Public Deeds18:18 - Hidden Christians and God's Law20:01 - Testimony of Leading Souls21:06 - Lightning Bugs and New Life
Summary: The Lord's Prayer is a living model for deepening relationship with God — moving from praise and surrender to bold, faith-filled asking rooted in knowing who God is.This episode includes the entire service, worship and all, as it's all a part of the First Wednesday Experience.Series: First WednesdayTitle: Praying Through the Lord's PrayerDate: 3/4/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Opening Prayer02:10 - Worship: Love Changes Everything07:20 - Worship: Lord You Are Good12:35 - Our Father: God's Name & Identity20:45 - The Names of God Explained31:30 - The Power of Jesus' Name43:50 - Thy Kingdom Come53:15 - Global University & Great Commission01:08:15 - Give Us This Day / Communion Prayer01:18:10 - Forgiveness & Communion
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Solomon: The Man of Peace Who Wasn'tSummary: A king whose very name means "peace" consolidates his throne through a series of calculated judgments against those who threatened his rule — revealing how names, political intrigue, and fulfilled prophecy all intersect in the early reign of Solomon.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction & How to Read the Bible03:00 - David's Charge to Solomon05:00 - Solomon Rises Amid Conflict08:00 - Dealing with Adonijah13:00 - Abiathar the Priest Exiled17:00 - Joab's Fate at the Altar24:00 - Shimei's Broken Parole28:30 - The Kingdom Established30:20 - Next Week: Solomon's Wisdom
Summary: God designed human beings for deep, authentic community — and the kind of life-sharing fellowship described in the Bible is not an optional add-on, but a sacred and essential part of how we were made to live.Title: The Fellowship of the MysteryDate: 3/1/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Intro04:02 - The Loneliness Crisis08:05 - What Koinonia Really Means12:08 - God Is Community16:10 - Jesus & the Small Group Model20:12 - The "One Another" Commands24:15 - Sharing & Sharpening28:18 - The Power of Small Groups32:20 - Healing Happens Together36:22 - Closing & Call to Action
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: Run Your RaceSummary: Every person has a unique, God-given assignment to fulfill—and finishing it well requires staying in your lane, trusting your Coach, and running with patience through every obstacle.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Opening Prayer02:00 - Paul's Farewell & Finishing the Course05:00 - God Assigns Your Race08:00 - The Hall of Faith & Cloud of Witnesses11:00 - Lay Aside the Weights15:00 - Stay in Your Lane19:00 - God Precedes Your Race22:00 - Trust the Coach25:00 - Keep Running & Closing Prayer
Summary: The Lord's Prayer ends where we all live — in need of God's protection from temptation and His power to deliver us when we face the enemy.Series: Fresh Fire: Learning to PrayTitle: Part 6: When The Enemy Comes KnockingDate: 2/25/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Daniel HahnApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction02:45 - Understanding the Request07:30 - The Spirit of the Prayer10:05 - Understanding the Rescue16:20 - Two Sides of One Prayer18:30 - A Theology of Dependence22:00 - The Promise Behind the Prayer27:15 - The Doxology Explained29:00 - Three Practical Applications32:00 - 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: Lessons from the Life of King Solomon: Part 1Summary: Solomon's life reveals how God works through imperfect people, using both blessings and consequences to fulfill his purposes — and how character, not ambition, determines lasting destiny.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Series Introduction03:03 - Solomon's Background05:11 - The Birth of Solomon09:21 - A Blessing and a Curse12:49 - God's Hand on Solomon18:43 - Solomon's Purpose in Life24:03 - The Blessing Blocker28:01 - Ambition vs. Anointing31:36 - Solomon Crowned King
Summary: In God's kingdom, true leadership is not about climbing to the top but about stooping to serve — and the leaders worth following are not the most talented or powerful, but the most humble, Spirit-filled, and deeply committed to the good of others.Title: Servant LeadershipDate: 2/22/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Baptism Celebration02:30 - Why Leadership Matters06:00 - Kingdom Leadership vs. the World10:00 - Acts 6: The Church's First Crisis14:30 - Growth Brings Responsibility19:00 - Focused Leadership Protects the Mission23:30 - The Towel, Not the Title28:00 - Character Over Credentials33:00 - Wisdom, Love & the Spirit-Filled Life37:30 - Every Believer Is Called
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 Chosen: The Gift of Spiritual AdoptionSummary: Through Scripture and personal stories, this lesson explores what it means to be hand-picked and fully adopted as a child of God — with all the inheritance, identity, and joy that comes with it.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Opening Prayer03:07 - What It Means to Be Adopted05:01 - God's Love in Everyday Moments10:13 - John 1: The Light Came to Us12:35 - Accepting Your Inheritance15:11 - Father vs. Abba Father17:49 - You Are Hand-Picked21:00 - Sharing Your Faith Boldly23:43 - 1 John 3: Children of God25:20 - We're Going to a Wedding
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Revelation's Final Word: Warning, Urgency, and the Promise of His ReturnSummary: The closing chapters of Revelation deliver an urgent, unsealed prophecy calling people to recognize their spiritual condition, heed God's warning against tampering with Scripture, and live in eager anticipation of Christ's imminent return.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Overview03:30 - Don't Seal the Prophecy07:45 - Righteousness: A State of Being12:00 - Justice vs. Fairness16:15 - Washing Robes: A Hebrew Idiom21:30 - The Prophecy Must Be Heard25:00 - Warning: Don't Alter God's Word29:00 - Closing Assurance & Titus 2
Summary: God's manifest presence and glory are essential for spiritual victory and transformation, requiring believers to move beyond religious routine through surrender, obedience, and intentional pursuit of intimacy with Him—then carrying that presence as agents of change into every environment they enter.Title: Let's Bring Back The Glory!Date: 2/15/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - Opening & Fresh Fire Theme04:32 - Revival at Southeastern University08:15 - Prayer for Revival & Young People10:45 - Scripture Reading: Psalm 24 & 2 Samuel 615:20 - The Glory We Lost22:40 - Noise vs. Presence28:15 - The Glory We Must Pursue35:50 - The Glory We Must Carry42:10 - Closing Prayer & Altar Call
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: Children in the Kingdom: Learning from Revival and ObedienceSummary: A spiritual outpouring at universities across the nation serves as a call to pray fervently, stay in your God-given lane, and embrace the four kinds of obedience—especially love-based obedience—as revival spreads among the next generation.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Opening Prayer01:00 - Children in the Kingdom01:33 - Revival at Southeastern University04:30 - Getting Out of God's Way07:00 - Stay in Your Lane08:07 - Hunger for God's Word11:49 - Four Kinds of Obedience13:53 - Dead Plants & New Life16:19 - Ephesians 6: Honor & Promise18:43 - Closing Prayer & Challenge
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: I Left It in the RiverSummary: Through water and letting go, God invites us to release our past — our shame, bitterness, and burdens — so we can walk forward into the new life He has for us.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:15 - I Left It in the River01:00 - Moses & the Red Sea05:00 - Joshua & the Jordan River07:40 - Naaman's Healing10:30 - The Pool of Bethesda12:15 - What They Left Behind13:15 - Letting Go of the Past16:10 - The Invitation18:40 - A New Life in Christ
Summary: Learning to pray "Give us this day our daily bread" teaches humble dependence on God for both physical provision and spiritual nourishment, inviting us into daily relationship rather than self-sufficiency.Series: Fresh Fire: Learning to PrayTitle: Part 4: Daily DependenceDate: 2/11/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome02:15 - The Lord's Prayer as a Guide05:30 - Give Us: Humble Dependence on God10:45 - We, Not Me: Communal Prayer16:20 - Convoy of Hope & Caring for Others20:10 - Daily Bread: Fresh Connection with God26:00 - The Manna Story & God's Faithfulness30:15 - Bread of Life: Jesus Our Deepest Need35:00 - Closing Prayer & Altar Cal
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The River, The Tree, and The Prophets: Revelation 22 and the Completion of ScriptureSummary: Revelation 22 brings the full arc of Scripture full circle — from the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem — and explores the compelling possibility that the seven angels of Revelation may actually be the Old Testament prophets who first foretold its judgments.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction01:04 - Revelation 22: Scripture's Grand Finale02:29 - The River of Life & Garden of Eden Connection07:09 - Living Waters in Prophecy10:22 - The Tree of Life & Eternal Fellowship12:07 - Who Is the Angel Talking to John?17:07 - Perry Stone's Theory: Prophets as Angels21:02 - Seven Prophets, Seven Judgments25:07 - Why Satan Hates Prophecy27:32 - Angels, Witnesses & the End of the Tribulation
Summary: True peace comes from trusting God with tomorrow and living faithfully today.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 6: Who's #1 (The Game Plan for Peace)Date: 2/8/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Super Bowl and Control03:45 - The Weight of Worry08:20 - Why Worry Doesn't Work13:10 - God Our Father18:40 - Casting Our Cares23:55 - Seek First the Kingdom29:10 - Living One Day at a Time
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: Children of God: Claiming the Next GenerationSummary: AGod's discipline, love, and faithfulness are woven through every season of life—calling us to pray persistently for our children, run our own race, and embrace our identity as His beloved.Approximate Outline:00:00 - The Peterson Family Story04:30 - Raising Kids & Finding Their Niche08:00 - The 30-Day Prayer Plan11:30 - Children Are God's Gift14:30 - Biblical Heroes Who Stumbled19:00 - Moses & God's Timing22:00 - Run Your Own Race25:30 - God Disciplines Those He Loves28:30 - Take a New Grip & Close
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The New Jerusalem: Our Eternal Home and Foundation in ChristSummary: An exploration of Revelation 21 describing the New Jerusalem as the eternal dwelling place for believers, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, where God's presence fills a magnificent city without temples, darkness, or evil.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction to Revelation 2103:30 - The Great City and the Bride07:15 - Built on Apostles and Prophets12:00 - Members of God's Household16:45 - God's Shaping and Refining Work20:30 - Measurements of the New Jerusalem25:00 - No Temple in the City29:15 - Nations and Kings in Glory33:00 - Closing Thoughts and Next Week
Summary: True spiritual hunger leads us to be filled by God with wisdom, assurance, righteousness, joy, and His very presence.This episode includes the entire service, worship and all, as it's all a part of the First Wednesday Experience.Series: First WednesdayTitle: Come Hungry, Leave FullDate: 2/4/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – Call to Worship and Welcome05:12 – Hunger for God's Presence11:18 – Declaring a Holy Fast17:45 – Why Fasting Awakens the Spirit25:06 – Blessed Are the Hungry31:42 – Leadership Transitions and Prayer39:10 – Seeking the Kingdom First45:08 – Communion and Healing Prayer53:30 – Living Filled and Moving Forward
Summary: TruChoosing spiritual hunger over physical comfort leads to deeper connection and lasting fulfillment in God.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 5: Hungry for GodDate: 2/1/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Hunger for Righteousness04:30 - Why We Fast09:15 - Jesus and Fasting14:10 - Spiritual Warfare20:00 - Emotional Battle26:30 - Breakthrough Stories32:10 - Practical Guidance37:00 - 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: Remember What the Lord Has DoneSummary: A call to actively remember God's faithfulness, teach the next generation through testimony, and choose wholehearted commitment to the Lord in the face of hardship, distraction, and change.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer and Call to Remember03:05 - The Story Behind “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”07:10 - Perseverance Through Heartache and Faithfulness10:40 - Remembering God's Protection and Provision14:35 - Joshua's Charge: Choose Who You Will Serve18:30 - One Generation Away: Lessons from Judges22:05 - Living Testimonies and Teaching Spiritual Children25:40 - Pressing In, Praying Boldly, and Encouraging Others
Summary: True transformation flows from knowing God deeply, honoring His holy name, and learning to pray with both intimacy and awe.Series: Fresh Fire: Learning to PrayTitle: Part 3: First Things FirstDate: 1/28/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 – Welcome & Setting the Tone03:45 – Fresh Fire & Learning to Pray07:30 – “Your Kingdom Come” Explained12:20 – Abdicating the Throne to the King17:10 – What the Kingdom of God Is (and Isn't)23:00 – Aligning Our Will With God's Will29:20 – Praying Scripture & Spiritual Authority36:10 – Advancing the Kingdom Through Prayer43:25 – Faith, Authority & Agreement in Prayer49:30 – Corporate Prayer & Final Call
A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: A New Heaven, A New Earth, and the Reality Beyond What We SeeSummary: The passage explores Revelation 21 to explain the promise of a new heaven and new earth, the meaning of “new” as a complete transformation, and how believers' eternal destiny begins the moment they are made a new creation in Christ.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Prophecy Being Fulfilled03:15 - Revelation 21 and the End of the End06:40 - Reality Beyond the Physical World10:20 - Our Eternal Destiny Revealed14:10 - Why a New Heaven and New Earth18:05 - The Meaning of “New” (Kainos vs Neos)22:30 - New Creation and Eternal Life Now26:10 - Purification of Heaven and Earth29:20 - Life, Worship, and Healing in the New Creation
Summary: True freedom with money comes when the heart values eternal treasure and trusts God as the only worthy master.Title: Fresh Fire, Part 4: Choose WiselyDate: 1/25/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Why Talk About Money04:10 - Money and the Heart08:45 - Temporary vs Eternal Treasure14:20 - The Eye Test20:05 - Generosity and Gratitude26:40 - Choosing a Master32:10 - God as Source36:20 - Living Free with Money
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