Oak Valley Church

Pastor Tom finishes the series on the book of Colossians!

Pastor Tom continues our series in Colossians with a great word from Chapter 3, beginning with setting our hearts and minds on things above, not earthly things. Many practical lessons on getting rid of earthly things, bearing each other burdens. Relationships husbands and wives, parenting, employees and bosses. Whatever you do, do it with all your heart to the Lord. 05 18 25 9 am service

With examples from the lives of the Apostle Paul, the Prophet Jonah and Jesus. Pastor Tom challenges us to stay focused on the big picture that God has for each of us. Get through the challenges and minutia of life to get to the destination.

Pastor Tom begins a new series on the book of Colossians.

It removes sins strength. It's our witness to God's strength.It's proof of God's transforming power.

Join us for worship and the message of salvation through the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

In this episode Cameron and Sarah get real about pornography and how it almost destroyed their marriage.

In Isaiah 40:3-5 we read the prophecy of John the Baptist who was sent as a voice in the wilderness to prepare the way for the coming Messiah.Pastor Brenden helps us to focus on the events leading to Easter as we prepare out hearts for this season.

Continuation of Pastor Tom's message on Pursuing God.

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness". Just as we need to refuel our physical bodies on a regular basis. Pastor Tom's message this morning is providing us tools to create an appetite to hunger and thirst for God's presence.

Welcome to Stand the Gap! In this episode, Cameron and Sarah sit down with Jay and Katherine and talk about life, marriage and what it means to let go of control in your life and truly surrender to God.Thank you for listening! Like, subscribe and comment!

I Corinthians 15:58 Amplified Bible Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].In todays message Pastor Tom teaches on the Joy, Cost and many opportunities of Serving on purpose.

Continuing our series on God's purpose for the church. This morning Pastor Tom gives such an inspiring word on living in the presence and being aware of the presence of God in all aspects of life. In the triumphs and the deepest trials, God's presence is with us. We need to be intentional to make time, to draw near to God, to spend time in His Word, to Worship.

This morning Pastor Tom gives an in-depth study of this essential element of our Christian Faith as we prepare to receive communion.

Pastor Tom continues our On Purpose Series. We've been focusing on things we do "On Purpose" as a Church. The way we can be in harmony together is though the Love of God.

Welcome to Stand the Gap! In this episode, Cameron and Sarah sit down with Family Life Pastor Drew Villalobos and have a conversation on whether or not Christians should drink alcohol and what the Bible has to say on the topic.

Pastor Brenden continues our On Purpose series with a living a Spirit filled life. Manifestations of the Gifts of the Spirit are given for the profit of all. Misuse and abuse can drive people away, all things must be done properly and in order. Powerful moves of God occur when used correctly, many revivals such as the Azusa Street Revival that began in Downtown Los Angeles in 1902. Gifts are spiritual tools we're been blessed with. In unity to encourage and build each other up.

We are continuing our current series of living our Christian live's on purpose. This morning Pastor Tom delivers a powerful message on applying God's Word to live with faith on purpose regardless of our circumstances.

Welcome to Stand the Gap Podcast!In this episode, Cameron and Sarah share their goals for 2025 and talk about the importance of prioritizing fasting in the new year.

Pastor Tom continues the series On Purpose with this message focused on giving.

We are called to both become a desciple as well as to make disciples. In this second message of in this current series. Pastor Tom has encouraged us to individually pray for guidance for the right person to challenge us and in turn pray for guidance in whom we should be discipling.

This is the first of a new series by Pastor Tom. Regular worship with the believers in the local church is essential.Once you find the church where you should be, get planted! We will flourish when we are planted in the House of the Lord.

This morning Pastor Tom teaches on Ephesians 5, the Biblical roles and commands of God for men and women in the church.

This morning Pastor Tom teaches on Ephesians 5, the Biblical roles and commands of God for men and women in the church.

Welcome to Stand the Gap Podcast! This podcast is designed to help you in your walk with Jesus by having open and honest conversations about the Christian life, theology, culture, politics, marriage, and everything in between. In this episode, Cameron and Sarah share the purpose and vision for this podcast.

Pastor Tom continues his series on the Book of Ephesians. In chapter 3 Paul begins by describing himself as a prisoner of Christ. Who or what are you a prisoner of? We all have a calling that we need to be chained too. Pastor Tom then teaches on the 7 dispensations, time periods of God's dealing with mankind, beginning with innocence in the Garden of Eden and ending with the Millennial Kingdom.

This morning Pastor Tom continues our current series in the book of Ephesians. Today he concludes Chapter 2 looking at the Abrahamic Covenant, Palestinian Covenant, Davidic Covenant and finally the New Covenant where we as the Body of Christ exercise our faith.

Today Pastor Tom continues our series in Ephesians. God views us as faithful, full of grace and peace. God's plan is that we would learn to view ourselves as he perceives us and live out our lives in that manner.

Pastor Tom begins a series on the Book of Ephesians. Today we look at the Birth of the Church of Ephesus.

This morning Pastor Tom preaches on surrendering our lives as an act of Worship. Offer the Lord your best. Without surrender it is not worship. Romans 12 admonishes us to present ourselves as a living sacrifice. We are also reminded of the words of King David when he said "I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing".

Two weeks ago Pastor Brenden preached on God wanting to do a "New Thing". Today Pastor Tom preaches on what we need to do to prepare for the new thing to become a reality.

Pastor Tom teaches on the significance of the Blood and Body of Jesus as we prepare for communion.

Pastor Brenden exhorts us to allow God to do a "new thing" in our lives. Some of the things that can hinder us are complacency, being complacent and stagnating where we are. Being so comfortable we don't want to move forward and finally relying on past success when God wants you to step out in faith and do a new thing.

Pastor Tom teaches on the promise of entering God's rest. Through faith and belief we enter into the spiritual and emotional rest promised to us.

Pastor Tom continues this series on Psalm 91. There are an abundance of blessings when you find the secret place and dwell in the presence of God.

Pastor Tom delivers a great word on being protected emotionally, spiritually and physically by dwelling in the presence of God.

Guest Pastor John Brady shares a great message about how to live with God's blessing. Overcoming evil with good, learning to forgive, getting rid of resentment and learning to love as Jesus loves.

Destiny is made up of a lot of little things that create our destiny. As a young man Joseph overcame betrayal, slavery and temptation. He refused to allow his circumstances to become his destiny. Like Joseph we need to subdue temptation, choose to obey God and stay in His presence. A powerful message from Pastor Tom.

Guest Minister Al Furey shares a personal experience of faith and healing then challenges us to live a life of faith in the Son of God. 1. Tell God exactly what the need is. 2. Pray the promises of God. 3. Praise and thank God for a miracle.

Pastor Tom shares 3 scriptural lists to help us grow in godliness.1. What to put on: Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patiece, graciousness and good deeds. 2. Put on hospitality, helping those in trouble and devoting yourself to good deeds. 3. Remind yourself...suffering, trouble, pressure, affliction and hardship produce paience and endurance. Endurance produces maturity , character and hope.

John 1:17 "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." We are living in a season of grace, a season of favor, blessings and salvation.

A Call for the Church to Pray - Pastor Tom continues his theme from last week calling on the church to pray for repentance, restoration and revival. A critical, timely message in light of the challenges we are facing as a nation.

Timely message from Pastor Tom based on 2 Chronicles 7:14. Revival will come to America when the Church of America acknowledges our weakness, our need for God, repents and commits to put God first.