Oasis Church RVA

"Unshakable Hope in a Shaken World"Romans Chapter 8Pastor Michael MorisiMay 25, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Unshakable Hope in a Shaken World.- Our Present Pain Can't Compare to our Future Glory. Romans 8:18- The spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26- And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28- Nothing Can Separate us from God's Love. Romans 8:31- Unshakable Hope is Defiant HopeOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.onlineOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Why We Tithe"Genesis 14:11-20The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMay 18, 2025KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!Along with dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 14:11-20- Why We Tithe- A Christian should not always be looking for a fight, but a Christian must always be ready to fight.- We should not fight every fight, but we must fight some fights. - Melchizedek   - A priest and a king   - stood for righteousness and peace    - “An upright and sincere cultivator and guardian of religion.” Calvin- Hebrews 7:4-7- Genesis 14:19-20- The tithe is given before the law- Genesis 28:20-22- The tithe is prescribed in the law- Leviticus 27:30-32- Numbers 18:26- Deuteronomy 14:22- 2 Chronicles 31:11-12- Deuteronomy 16:16-17- Proverbs 3:9-10- Nehemiah 13:11-12- Jesus reinforces the tithe- Matthew 23:23- The tithe is the first fruit of my increase- Genesis 14:20- Spoils: “the top of the heap”- 2 Samuel 24:24- “Give til you feel it. The great sweetness of giving to God begins when we feel the pinch. When we have to deny ourselves in order that we may give.” Charles Spurgeon- The tithe isn't mine, it's God's - Malachi 3:7-8- I bring my tithe as an act of worship to the Lord- Reasons I tithe:   - It rids my heart and hands of greed and consumption   - It provides for God's house   - God promises to bless me and take care of me   - It communicates that God comes first in my life   - It demonstrates my faith and trust in God- Genesis 14:19-20- The tithe is not a transaction to get God to bless me, it is worship to God because He has already blessed me.- “Money flows effortlessly to that which is its god.” Tim Keller- Deuteronomy 12:4-7- “People go through three conversions: the conversion of their head, their heart, and their pocketbook. Unfortunately, not all at the same time.” Martin LutherOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Faith vs Sight"Genesis 13:5-18The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMay 11, 2025KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!Along with dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 13:5-18- Faith vs Sight- 2 Corinthians 5:7- Lot looked at Sodom with his eyes- Genesis 13:10- “There is a road from the eyes to the heart that does not go through the intellect.” GK Chesterton- “What we think about when we are free to think…that is what we are or will soon become.” AW Tozer - Lot moved around Sodom with his feet- Genesis 13:12- “Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions. Men do not differ much about what things they call evils, they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” GK Chesterton- Lot camped in Sodom with his life- Genesis 14:12- Sodom is a slippery slope- Abram looked at the promised land with his eyes- Genesis 13:14-15- Abram looked in obedience to God's commands, not in submission to his own desires.- Abram moved around the promised land with his feet- Genesis 13:17- Abram camped in the promised land with his life- Genesis 13:18a- Genesis 13:18b- If Sodom gets your eyes, feet, and life, it'll end up taking something way move valuable; your worship.Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Our Failures and God's Faithfulness"Genesis 12:10-13:4The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMay 4, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 12:10 - 13:4- Our failures and God's faithfulness- Test will often follow triumphs - Don't think “how can I get out of this?” But rather, “how can I get through this with God?”- James 1:2-4- Egypt: the world. Spiritual bondage. Wrong alliance with God. Trusting Human Resources rather than God.- Abram's trials before going to Egypt:    - His wife was barren (He was unsure of God's promises)    - Destination unknown (He felt directionless / not in control of his future)    - He was isolated (He left his people)    - He had loss (His father had passed)    - Canaanites were in the land / He found no home    - Famine in the land (Life was a daily struggle)- Signs that you've spiritually wandered down to Egypt:    - You've got from trusting God to scheming with man.- Proverbs 3:5-6    - You've gone from confidence in God to fear of man.- Proverbs 29:25- Galatians 1:10- 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV    - You've gone from serving others to being consumed with yourself- Genesis 12:11-13    - You've gone from bringing blessing to bringing judgement- Genesis 12:17- In Egypt, even the things you gain will cause you trouble- Even when our faith is weak, our God is strong- 2 Timothy 2:13- Genesis 12:8- Genesis 13:3-4- Don't abandon your alter- If you find yourself in a spiritual Egypt, go back to the place of worship that you were before - Revelation 2:4-5 Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"A Life of Faith"Genesis 12:1-9The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeApril 27, 2025FREE INDOOR PLAYGROUND:Follow Oasis Kids for news on FREE OPEN PLAY dates in our 2,000 sq ft indoor playground in Richmond, VA. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians respond to POLITICAL ISSUES? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04WHY WE UPDATED OUR VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 12:1-9- A Life of Faith- Human Race  Individual (Abram)  Nation (Israel)  Revelation (God's Word & ways)  Redeemer (Jesus)- Abraham: Genesis 12-23  Isaac: Genesis 24-26  Jacob: Genesis 27-36  Joseph: Genesis 37-50- Romans 4:3- Genesis 12:1- Acts 7:2-4- Faith is agreeing with God- Genesis 11:4- Genesis 12:1-3- Faith is leaving things behind- Abram's faith required him to leave his land, his people, and his father's household (blessing)- Luke 9:23-25- Luke 9:57-62- Faith is expressed at every step- Genesis 12:7- Genesis 12:8- Faith is believing that greater things are ahead with God- Abram was promised by faith: land, a nation, and a blessing- Left: a land, a people, and his blessing  Received: land, a nation, and getting & being a blessing- Luke 18:29-30 Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"A Living Hope"Luke 24:1-12, 1 Peter 1:3Pastor Nate ClarkeApril 20, 2025KIDS SPACE WITH INDOOR PLAYGROUND:We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians respond to POLITICAL ISSUES? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04WHY WE UPDATED OUR VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Luke 24:1-12- 1 Peter 1:3- A Living Hope- The single greatest hope-giving event in history is the resurrection of Christ from the grave.- It was so great the prophets longed to know about it- 1 Peter 1:3- 1 Peter 1:10-12- It was so great the disciples couldn't even imagine it- Matthew 16:21-22- Luke 18:31-34- Mark 9:30-32- Luke 24:12- It was so great that today we can know it, receive it, and live in its hope- 1 Peter 1:3- 1 Corinthians 2:7-9- 1 Corinthians 2:10a (stop after “his Spirit”)Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Jesus vs The Money Changers"Matthew 21:1-13Pastor Nate ClarkeApril 13, 2025EASTER is Sunday, April 20th!We'd love to see you and your family come worship and celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter. We'll have two Sunday morning services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHby1_3OHVo/KIDS SPACE WITH INDOOR PLAYGROUND:We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians respond to POLITICAL ISSUES? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04WHY WE UPDATED OUR VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Matthew 21:1-13- Parousia: “triumphal entry”- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17- Hebrews 9:28- Jesus' entrance is public because he is driving people to a decision- John 2:3-4- John 7:6- Matthew 8:4- Matthew 16:20- “Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord.” CS Lewis- The worship was extravagant because He is worthy of it.- Matthew 21:8-9- Luke 19:38-40- “It is a mark of Christ's presence when the church becomes enthusiastic. This age does not generally sin in the direction of being too excited concerning divine things. We have erred so long on the other side that, perhaps, a little excess in the direction of fervor might not be the worst of all calamities; at any rate, I would not fear to try it.” Charles Spurgeon- Jesus enters the temple to transfer the management- Matthew 21:12-13- Outer courts: Women and Gentiles   Inner courts: ceremonially clean Jews   Holy of Holies: Only the High Priests- Isaiah 56:7- 1 Corinthians 3:16-17- 1 Peter 2:9-10Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Promise & Power of the Holy Spirit"Acts 1:4-8Pastor Michael MorisiApril 6, 2025EASTER is Sunday, April 20th!We'd love to see you and your family come worship and celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter. We'll have two Sunday morning services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHby1_3OHVo/KIDS SPACE WITH INDOOR PLAYGROUND:We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians respond to POLITICAL ISSUES? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04WHY WE UPDATED OUR VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Promise & Power of the Holy Spirit- Acts 1:4-8- The Command to Wait- The Promise of the Holy Spirit- The Question of Restoration- The Promise of Power and the Great Commission- Jesus is Calling you to Walk in His ImageOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“What Are You Building?”Genesis 11:1-9The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMarch 30, 2025EASTER is Sunday, April 20th!We'd love to see you and your family come worship and celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter. We'll have two Sunday morning services at 9:00 and 10:30 AM. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHby1_3OHVo/NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about political issues? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 11:1-9- What Are You Building?- The garden: “be like God. Did God really say?”  Tower of Babel: “let's be gods.”   Babylon: “bow down & worship this false god.”- The days will change, but the temptations remain the same- Humanity's temptation: build a life void of God- Babel builders vs Godly builders- Babel builders disobey God's clear commands. Godly builders submit to God's clear commands.- Genesis 11:4- Psalm 2:1-4- Babel builders seek to make a great name for themselves. Godly builders seek to make God's name great.- Proverbs 16:18- Psalm 115:1- Babel builders build something great only by the world's standards. Godly builders but something great by God's standards. - Babel builders' greatness is earthly and temporary. Godly builders' greatness is eternal. - Acts 5:33-39- In His mercy, God will thwart the plans of man for the accomplishment of His own- Proverbs 19:21Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"How to Live Blameless"Genesis 6:8-9; 6:22; 7:1-5The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMarch 23, 2025March 30 is FIFTH SUNDAY!Stay after service for fun, food, and fellowship with church family.Inflatables for the kids, and hot food off the grill.How should Christians think about political issues? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersOUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 6:8-9- Genesis 6:22- Genesis 7:1-5- How to live blameless- Luke 17:24-27- Hebrews 11:7- Genesis 6:9- 1 Thessalonians 2:10- Be willing to stand alone- “Always remember: you cannot carry a cross in company. Though a vast crowd surrounds a man, his cross is his alone and his carrying of it makes him as a man apart. Society has turned against him; otherwise he would have no cross. No one is a friend to the man with a cross.” AW Tozer- 2 Timothy 4:16-17- 1 Corinthians 15:58- Matthew 24:12-13- “The weakness of so many modern Christians is that they feel too much at home in the world. In their effort to achieve restful adjustment to an unregenerate society, they have lost their pilgrim character and become an essential part of the very moral order which they are sent to protest. The world recognizes the modern Christian and accepts them for what they are. This is the saddest thing that can be said about them. They are not lonely, but neither are they saints.” AW Tozer- Psalm 118:6-8- Acts 2:14- Acts 7:54-56- Be willing to persevere in faith filled work- 2 Peter 2:5- Romans 5:3-4- Hebrews 12:1-3- Galatians 6:9- Be determined to be an extravagant worshipper- Genesis 7:1-3- Genesis 8:18-21- Romans 12:1-2- “We either crucify or crown the Lord Jesus by our lives.” J Vernon McGeeOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"God's Judgement & Mercy"Genesis 6:1-8The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMarch 16, 2025March 30 is FIFTH SUNDAY!Stay after service for fun, food, and fellowship with church family.Inflatables for the kids, and hot food off the grill.How should Christians think about political issues? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersOUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 6:1-8- God's Judgement & Mercy- Genesis 6:1-2- Genesis 6:4- God is just judge- Genesis 6:6-7- Genesis 6:5- Romans 3:10-11- Romans 3:23- God is patient- Genesis 6:3- Psalm 103:8 - 2 Peter 2:5- Psalm 103:8- 1 Timothy 1:16- 2 Peter 3:9- 2 Peter 3:10- Don't let God's patience towards you create procrastination in you.- God is merciful- Genesis 6:8- Genesis 9:12-17- Isaiah 54:9-10Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Living and Dying"Genesis 4:17-26; 5:1-5; 5:21-24The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMarch 9, 2025March 30 is FIFTH SUNDAY!Stay after service for fun, food, and fellowship with church family.Inflatables for the kids, and hot food off the grill.How should Christians think about political issues? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersOUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 4:17-26- Genesis 5:1-5- Genesis 5:21-24- Living and Dying- External progress doesn't solve internal destruction - Genesis 4:17, 21, 22- 2 Corinthians 5:17- John 3:3- Life is brief- Genesis 5:5- James 4:14- Psalm 90:12- Life's major mile markers can push us towards God or away from God- Genesis 5:21-22- Genesis 5:23-24- The only alternative for you to simply living and dying is to walk faithfully with God- “Enoch's life has no adventures; is it not adventure enough for a man to walk with God?” Charles Spurgeon- Walking with God means walking in agreement with Him- Amos 3:3- Walking with God means walking in the light- 1 John 1:5-7- Walking with God means walking by faith- Hebrews 11:5- 2 Corinthians 5:6-7- John 11:25-26- Genesis 5:24- ____________ lived for # years and then they died.  ____________ walked faithfully with God and then God took them away.Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.onlineOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"How's Your Heart?"Genesis Chapter 4:1-16The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeMarch 2, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 4:1-16- How's Your Heart?- Why did God accept Abel and his offering and reject Cain and his offering?    - Abel had a blood sacrifice, Cain did not    - Abel brought first fruits, Cain did not    - Abel's heart was right, Cain's was not- Worship- God isn't looking for empty handed worship- Romans 12:1- There is worship that God accepts and worship that God rejects- Proper worship is focused primarily on the Lord- Abel came to worship thinking about God. Cain came to worship thinking about Abel.- Righteousness vs. Evil- 1 John 3:12-13- Jude 11- Those who are evil hate those who are righteous- If you act like Abel, don't be surprised if the world acts like Cain toward you.- Heart Posture- 1 Samuel 15:22- 2 Timothy 3:5- Isaiah 29:13- Is your heart more like Cain or more like Abel?- Genesis 4:6-7- Psalm 51:10-11- Jesus is the better Abel and we are the worse Cain- Hebrews 12:24Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Where All of Our Problems Come From"Genesis Chapter 3The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeFebruary 23, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis 3- Where All of Our Problems Come From- Roman's 5:12- Genesis 3:1- The recipe for rebellion- Messing with God's Word    - Subtracting from the Word (Genesis 3:1)- Genesis 3:1 & Genesis 2:15-17- Messing with God's Word   - Subtracting from the Word (Genesis 3:1)   - Adding to the Word (Genesis 3:3)- Genesis 3:3 & Genesis 2:17- Proverbs 30:5-6- Messing with God's Word   - Subtracting from the Word (Genesis 3:1)   - Adding to the Word (Genesis 3:3)   - Rejection of the Word (Genesis 3:5) - Genesis 3:5 & Genesis 2:17- Psalm 119:127-128- John 8:44- A skewed identity around God and yourself- A skewed identity always leads you to an inflated view of self and deflated view of God.- Every sin is a declaration: “I know more than God!” Or “I know better than God!”- “I'm not really that bad and God isn't really that good.”- Sin- Sin: disobedience to the commands of God- Sin leads to shame.- Shame: feeling the same way God does about your sin- “Sinners can't find God for the same reason criminals can't find policeman. They aren't looking.” Billy Sunday- Genesis 3:7-8, 10- Sin makes you stupid and blind- Genesis 3:10- Sin tempts you to shift blame- Genesis 3:11-12- Genesis 3:13- Nobody else is responsible for your sin.- Psalm 51:3-4- 1 Timothy 1:15- Sin comes with consequences and ends in death.- Genesis 3:16-19- James 1:14-15- We are the problem and we are not the solution- Genesis 3:15- Romans 5:19- You are either under the head of Adam and dead in your sins, or you are under the head of Jesus , forgiven and made alive in Christ. - Adam tried to shift responsibility for his own sin. Jesus took on the responsibility for our sin.- Adam came from the dust of the earth. Jesus rose from the dust of the earth.- Adam's sin brought us thorns. Jesus wore a crown of thorns.- Adam sinned at a tree. Jesus bore our sins hanging from a tree.- Adam died as a sinner. Jesus died for sinners.- Adam was naked and felt no shame. Jesus was stripped nearly naked and bore our shame.- Adam turned away from from God in the garden. Jesus turned to the Father in a garden.- Adam substituted himself for God. Jesus was God substituting himself for us.- Adam, and we, are great sinners. God sent Jesus, a great Savior!Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"God's Design for Family"Genesis 1:27-28; 2:18-25The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeFebruary 16, 2025Biblical Gender and Sexualityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9TdJKa_bxMPastor Nate addresses the cultural perspective on gender, the legal and political changes surrounding gender and sexuality, and the Biblical view on gender and sexuality.Marriage Myths & Truths: A Biblical Definition of Marriagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR-SZ-c5DMoPastor Nate debunks some cultural myths surrounding the idea of marriage, and presents the scriptural definition and purpose for God's design of this foundational human relationship.NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersSERMON NOTES:- Genesis 1:27-28- Genesis 2:18-25- God's Design for Family- God is the creator of the family- Elements of a biblical wedding and formation of a family:     - one male & one female     - Leave and cleave (Genesis 2:24)     - Oneness      - Order - Ephesians 5:22-31- 1 Corinthians 11:3- Male & Female are separate- Male & Female are unique- “In what sense is red equal to blue? They are equal only in the sense that both are colors in the spectrum. Apart from that they are different. In what sense is hot equal to cold? They are both temperatures, but beyond this it is almost meaningless to talk about equity.” Elizabeth Elliot - 1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV- Male & Female are good!- “Satan's plan is for men to act like boys, women to act like men, and to make children unwanted.” Dale Partridge- Feminism - First wave feminism (1840s - 1860s)- “Women are subjected to duties as wives and mothers because the whole force of education enslaves women's minds to such roles.” John Stuart Mills, 1869- Second wave feminism (1940s)- “The woman is a female to the extent that she feels herself as such. Nature does not define women, it is she who defines herself by reclaiming nature for herself in her affectivity.” Simone De Beauvior, 1949- “No woman should be authorized to stay at home to raise her children. Society should be totally different. Women should not have that choice precisely because if there is such a choice, too many women will make that one. It is a way of forcing women in a certain direction.” Simone De Beauvior 1975- Being a wife and mother is a “comfortable concentration camp.” Berry Friedan- “Feminism is the muddled idea that women are free when they serve their employers but slaves when they help their husbands.” GK Chesterton- Third wave feminism (1970s - current)- “The end goal of the feminist revolution is the elimination of the sex distinction itself; genital differences between humans would no longer matter.” Sholamith Firestone- The “tyranny of the biological family” must end.- “The future is female.” - Feminist- “The future is male and female.” - God- When you start a family, Satan starts a fight.- Nehemiah 4:14- The story stated with a wedding, and the story will end with a wedding.- Revelation 19:6-9Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Steps to Achieving My Goals in 2025"Genesis 24: 1-3Guest Pastor Michael GrantFebruary 9, 2025Pastor Michael Grant is the superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Jamaica and also helps run and manage both New Vision Children's Home and the Assemblies of God Bible College in Jamaica.NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Text: Genesis. 24: 1-3- Topic: Steps to achieving my goals in 2025- Intro. What is goal setting?It is the process of of determining what you want to achieve and how to go about it.- Step 1: know your present position- Step 2: Be specific- Step 3: Ask God for help- Conclusion: Be willing to pay the price. Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Victory Over Fear"Scripture: Mark 4:35-41Guest Pastor Doug Reed, Partnership InternationalFebruary 2, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Mark 4:40- The #1 concern that JESUS has for you today is "Why are you so afraid?" He wants you to have VICTORY over FEAR.- FEAR is the OPPOSITE of FAITH.- "No emotion plagues and crumbles the human personality more than FEAR." ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, The Mastery of Fear- Joshua 1:6-7 9- DECLARATION: I may FEEL AFRAID but | refuse to "BE AFRAID!"- Proverbs 25:28- 4 FEAR-KILLING PRACTICESOF VICTORIOUS CHRIST FOLLOWERS:  #1 DESTROY the MOTHERSHIP of FEAR  - Hebrews 2:14-15  - Colossians 3:3  #2 BASE your CONFIDENCE on WHO is with YOU  - Isaiah 41.10  #3 Let your "GOD-HISTORY" destroy your HUMAN-INSANITY  - Luke 12:22-34  - KEY VERSE: "Little flock, do not be afraid. Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."  - FEAR DEFINED: VISION without OPTIMISM  #4 PRACTICE the HEALTHY kind of FEAR  - Proverbs 14:26-27  - How can we KNOW we are walking in the FEAR of God?  - Psalm 56:11  - The FEAR of God has the potential to CANCEL OUT every other FEAR in your LIFE!Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The God of Creation"Genesis Chapter 1The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 26, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Genesis chapter 1- The God of Creation- Genesis: “origins” - Genesis 1:1- Bara: create from nothing (only God)  Asha: prepare from something that exists (God & us)  Ex Nihilo: “out of nothing”- Various Christian Views of Creation:  1) Historic Old Earth Young Humanity Creationism  2) Young Earth Young Humanity Creationism   3) Old Earth Creation / Intelligent design  4) Literary Framework View- There is one God who is all powerful- Psalm 33:6-7, 9- Colossians 1:16-17- Revelation 4:11- The Trinity - God the Father   Genesis 1:1- God the Father  Acts 4:24- Jesus the Son  John 1:1-3- The Spirit  Genesis 1:2- The Spirit  Psalm 104:30- Genesis 1:26- God is intentional and creative in His design- “The more I examine the universe and the details of its architecture, the more evidence I find that the universe in some sense must have known we were coming.” Freeman Dyson- Psalm 104:24-25- Psalm 95: 4-5- We can enjoy God's creation- Genesis 1:28-30- 1 Timothy 6:17 - Psalm 145:9- We should worship God the creator- Psalm 33:6-8- Psalm 19:1-4- Romans 1:20- Psalm 96:11-12- Romans 1:25- We are uniquely made in God's image - Genesis 1:26-27 - Genesis 1:1-2- Genesis 1:31Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.onlineOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Call Upon The Name of the Lord"Exodus 3:13-14Pastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 19, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about politics and voting? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES- Exodus 3:13-14- Call Upon The Name of the Lord - Yahweh / YHWH - Adonai / LORD - Jehovah- God has a name- God cares about His name - Ezekiel 36:22-23 - Psalm 23:3 - Psalm 106:8- God wants us to call upon His name - Genesis 4:26 - Genesis 12:8 - Genesis 26:25 - Romans 10:13- God has a name, He cares about His name, and He wants us to call upon His name- Jehovah Jireh: The Lord will provide - Genesis 22:10-14- Jehovah Rapha: The Lord who heals - Exodus 15:26- Jehovah Nissi: The Lord is my banner / my refuge - Exodus 17:10-11, 13, 15 - Deuteronomy 20:4 - 1 Corinthians 15:57- Jehovah Shalom: The Lord our peace - Judges 6:23-24- Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is there - Ezekiel 48:35 - Psalm 139:7 - Revelation 21:3Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"What's Your Next Step?"Colossians 1:9-14; 2 Peter 3:18Pastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 12, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES- Colossians 1:9-14- 2 Peter 3:18- What's Your Next Step?- Salvation - Romans 3:23 - Ephesians 2:1-3 - Ephesians 2:4-5 - Romans 3:24 - Acts 4:12 - John 14:6 - Acts 16:31- Baptism - Acts 2:38 - Matthew 28:19 - Romans 6:3-4 - Acts 8:36-38- Community - Hebrews 10:24-25 - Romans 12:4-5 - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Psalm 133:1 - Proverbs 27:17 - Galatians 6:1 - 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Proverbs 13:20 - Proverbs 14:7 - Proverbs 25:26 - Psalm 1:1 - Psalm 119:115 - Psalm 26:4-5 - Proverbs 22:24-25- Consecration  - Consecration: To separate oneself from things that are unclean / anything that would hinder one's relationship with God. - Hebrews 12:1 - Joshua 3:5 - Romans 12:1-2- Obedience  - 1 Samuel 15:15 - 1 Samuel 15:17-19 - 1 Samuel 15:20-21 - 1 Samuel 15:22Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Process to a Double Portion"2 Kings 2:1–10Guest Pastor Mike SantiagoJanuary 5, 2025NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3IOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Why I Fast"Matthew 9:14-15Pastor Nate ClarkeJanuary 5, 2025SEEK WEEK is January 5–11. Join us as we dedicate time at the beginning of the year to seek the Lord in prayer and worship. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DETUqVNONXj/NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES- Matthew 9:14-15- Why I Fast - Fasting: Temporarily abstaining from the gift of food in order to increase our hunger for the gift of God. - I fast because Jesus assumed that his disciples would. - Matthew 6:16a “When you fast…” - Matthew 6:2a “So when you give…” - Matthew 6:5a “And when you pray…” - Matthew 6:16a “When you fast…”- I fast because I want to get the attention of heaven, not the attention of man. - Matthew 6:16-18- I fast because it can lead to miracles and breakthrough - Mark 9:29- I fast because it forces my mind and dependence on God - Hebrews 5:8- I fast because it exposes sin in my heart for me to deal with- I fast because it prepares me for the ministry God has assigned to me - Matthew 4:1-2 - Acts 13:2-3- I fast because it reveals and grows my longing for God - Matthew 9:14-15 - “Fasting is a physical exclamation point at the end of our plea to God.” John Piper- John 6:35- John 4:31-34Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Discerning God's Will For Your Life"RomansPastor Gus AgostinoDecember 29, 2024SEEK WEEK is January 5–11. Join us as we dedicate time at the beginning of the year to seek the Lord in prayer and worship.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- The Therefores:  - Romans 3:20  - Romans 5:1  - Romans 8:1- Now in 12:1 The Therefore of Dedication  - Romans 12:1  - Romans 12:2- The What and When of the will of God  - The What is described  as; GOOD/PLEASING/PERFECT    - Philippians 1:6    - Romans 8:28    - Proverbs 3:5-65  - WHEN? The timing of things, there is timing  to everything  in our life!    - John 7:8- 5 principles for discerning God's will. THE HOW TO DISCERN PART!  1) A Consecrated life     - Romans 12:1    - 1 Corinthians 6:19    - God is not obligated to tell us what we don't know until we obey and are living out  what it is we do know    - 1 Thessalonians 4:3    - Psalm 101:3    - Proverbs 4: 23  2) A Renewed Mind    - Romans 12:2    - Colossians 2:8    - 1 John 1:7  3) The Counsel of God's Word     - Psalm 119:105  4) The Comfort of God's Peace     - Colossians 3:15  5) The Confirmation of God's People     - Proverbs 11:14Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Arrival of The Savior"Luke 2:15-20; Luke 24:32Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 5 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 24, 2024SEEK WEEK is January 5–11. Join us as we dedicate time at the beginning of the year to seek the Lord in prayer and worship.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Luke 2:15-20- Luke 24:32- The Arrival of the Savior- We long for peace with God- Isaiah 53:5- Romans 5:1- “Have your heart right with Christ, and he will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples, and earth into heaven.” Charles Spurgeon- We long for eternity with God- Ecclesiastes 3:11- “Get to heaven on your own strength? Why, you might as well try to climb up to the moon on a rope of sand.” George Whitefield- We long for something greater than us- Narrative Congruence: A state where every element of a story is cohesive without meaninglessness or contradiction.- “Moses spent 40 years thinking he was somebody; 40 years learning he was nobody; and 40 years discovering what God can do with a nobody.” DL Moody- We long to see Christ face-to-face- Luke 2:25-26- Jeremiah 8:22- Luke 2:27-31- 1 Corinthians 13:12- 1 Peter 1:8- Luke 24:32Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Arrival of God's Favor"Luke 1:28; Luke 2:14Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 4 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 22, 2024You and your family are invited to celebrate Christmas with us at our Candlelight Services on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 3:00 and 4:30 PM.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Luke 1:28- Luke 2:14- The Arrival of God's Favor- xápis = grace- xápis = grace dektos = acceptance- Favor: The unmerited, extravagant, demonstrated delight and approval of God in the lives of his people.- Favor brings God's mercy- Genesis 6:5-8- Exodus 32:9-11- Isaiah 60:10- Psalm 5:11-12- 2 Kings 13:3-4 ESV- Favor brings victory & success in our work- Psalm 41:10-11- Psalm 84:11- Psalm 90:17- Acts 7:9-10- Favor can be sought and gained by wisdom- Proverbs 8:32-35- Proverbs 3:1-4- Proverbs 11:27- Proverbs 12:2- Luke 2:52- Favor is given freely, but has a great cost- 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 ESV- Favor is a gift to use to build God's kingdom, not a badge to build your own- Luke 1:38- Luke 2:52Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Arrival of God's Joy"Luke 1, 2; Matthew 2Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 3 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 15, 2024You and your family are invited to celebrate Christmas with us at our Candlelight Services on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 3:00 and 4:30 PM.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- The Arrival of God's Joy- There is joy in the presence of Jesus- Luke 1:39-45- Psalm 16:11- There is joy in the message of Jesus- Luke 2:10- Psalm 71:23- There is joy in serving Jesus- Luke 2:15-20- Romans 14:17- 3 John 1:3-4- Romans 15:13- There is joy in seeking Jesus- Matthew 2:1-2, 8-11- Psalm 70:4Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Arrival of Peace" Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:13-14Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 2 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 8, 2024You and your family are invited to celebrate Christmas with us at our Candlelight Services on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 3:00 and 4:30 PM.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Isaiah 9:6- Luke 2:13-14- The Arrival of Peace- Peace: well-being, wholeness, flourishing. The absence of conflict or turmoil.- Conflict with people- Conflict with nature- Conflict with ourselves- Conflict with ourselves. Genesis 3:7-8, 11- Conflict with nature. Genesis 3:16-17- Conflict with people. Genesis 3:12- The origins of all conflict is our conflict with God.- Ephesians 2:13-14- Peace with God allows you to work towards peace with others, nature, and yourself- Romans 12:18- Matthew 5:9- Leviticus 26:6- John 14:27- Philippians 4:6-7- Colossians 3:15- Until Christ returns, we won't know our final peace.- Matthew 10:34-36- Matthew 24:6-8- We receive the Prince of Peace to make us right with God. By His Spirit, we work for peace in our lives and in the world. And in faith we await for God's finished peace when He returns. - Isaiah 55:12-13- Isaiah 65:25- Isaiah 48:18- Isaiah 66:12Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"The Arrival of God's Plans"Luke 2:1-7Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 1 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 1, 2024You and your family are invited to celebrate Christmas with us at our Candlelight Services on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 3:00 and 4:30 PM.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- The Arrival of God's plans- “God is powerful and authoritative to the extent of being able to override all other powers and authorities.” John Piper- Born of a virgin: Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:23- Born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 | Matthew 2:10- Christ born in power; Isaiah 9:6 | Luke 4:18- Christ called to escape to Egypt: Hosea 11:1 | Matthew 2:13- Star would point to Christ: Numbers 24:17 | Matthew 2:1-2- Presentation of gifts: Psalm 72:10-11 | Matthew 2:11- Worshiped by Shepherds: Psalm 72:9 | Luke 2:12- From the line of David: Isaiah 9:7, Jeremiah 23:5 | Matthew 1:1-17- God can and will accomplish His plans and purposes in the world and in our lives.- God will accomplish His plans over nature- Psalm 135:6-7- Matthew 8:27- Luke 1:30-37- God will accomplish His plans over rulers- 2 Chronicles 20:6- Psalm 33:10-11- Proverbs 21:1 ESV- God will accomplish His plans over ourselves - Proverbs 16:1- Proverbs 16:9- Proverbs 19:21- Genesis 50:20Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"God's Plan for Marriage"Ephesians 5:21-33Guest Pastor Stan GrantNovember 24, 2024Stan Grant is the pastor of Cloverhill Church in Midlothian, VA. https://www.cloverhill.church/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3IOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Kingdom Builders"1 Chronicles 28, 29Pastor Nate ClarkeNovember 17, 2024Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- David gives Solomon a plan- 1 Chronicles 28:11-19- David gives Solomon a promise - 1 Chronicles 28:20- David gives Solomon a people- 1 Chronicles 28:21- David gives the Lord an offering- 1 Chronicles 29:1-5- God gives us a plan- Matthew 28:19-20- God gives us a promise - Matthew 28:20- Acts 2:8- God gives us a people- 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10- 1 Corinthians 12:12-14- God gave us an offering - John 3:16- Romans 8:31-32Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Excelling in Giving"2 Corinthians 8:1-12Pastor Nate ClarkeNovember 10, 2024How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- 2 Corinthians 8:1-12- Excelling in Giving- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4- Christian giving is a key part of discipleship- 2 Corinthians 8:7- Christian giving is a privilege by God's grace- 2 Corinthians 8:1- Christian giving is according to each one's ability- 2 Corinthians 8:3- Luke 21:1-4 - Christian giving is given freely from the heart- 2 Corinthians 8:4- Christian giving is not measured in terms of quantity but of sacrifice- Christian giving is giving yourself first to the Lord and then your resources to Kingdom work.- Matthew 22:19-21- Mark 10:17-22- “Money flows effortlessly to that which is its master.” Tim Keller- Start to give- Give strategically- Give being led by the Spirit- Give secretly - Give joyfully and expectantly - 2 Corinthians 8:10Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Let Go to Hold On"Matthew 19:16–22 Guest Pastor Jon AlexisNovember 3, 2024How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Matthew 19:16–22- Matthew 19:27–30- Girl Math- Guy Math- Sinners Math- Kingdom Math- Let Go to Hold On- Matthew 5:3–5- When we get full of this world, it's hard to be hungry for the next one- Hope is a foundation- Hope is a decision- Hope is an action- Titus 2:11–13- Let Go to Hold OnOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 6: "Sword of the Spirit"Ephesians 6:17Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodGuest Pastor Michael MorisiOctober 27, 2024Biblically-Informed Politics Panel Discussion with Mike Morisi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU-6j0Tg8QQHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3IOasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.onlineOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 5: "Helmet of Salvation"Ephesians 6:10-13,17Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodPastor Nate ClarkeOctober 20, 2024How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Ephesians 6:10-13- Ephesians 6:17- The Helmet of Salvation- The helmet of salvation guards your mind with the assurance and hope of the promises of God.- Your mind is a spiritual battlefield - 2 Corinthians 11:2-3- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5- 1 Peter 1:13- Romans 8:5-8- A mind protected with the helmet of salvation is secure in the promises of God. A mind unprotected by the helmet of salvation is vulnerable to the lies of the enemy.- The helmet of salvation is received.- Ephesians 6:17- “Receive God saving you, for it will be like a helmet for you.”- The helmet of salvation is necessary to do ministry- Acts 6:3- “We need to hear the gospel everyday, because everyday we forget it.” Martin Luther- The helmet of salvation is fitted as we learn God's Word- 2 Timothy 3:15- “Study to know Him more and more, for the more you know, the more you will love Him.” George Whitefield- The helmet of salvation helps us renew our minds- Romans 12:2- Colossians 3:2- Philippians 2:5- Isaiah 26:3- “Truth is the agreement of our ideas with the ideas of God.” Jonathan Edwards- The helmet of salvation is our promise of hope- 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9- Hope in the past (Ephesians 2:6), present (Ephesians 1:3), and future (Ephesians 2:7) of our salvation.- PAST (Ephesians 2:6)- PRESENT (Ephesians 1:3)- FUTURE (Ephesians 2:7)- 2 Timothy 4:18- “Take care of your life and the Lord will take care of your death.” George Whitefield- “I am alive in Christ. Redeemed. Forgiven. Reconciled. Raised with Christ. Seated with Christ. I have been saved from sin's penalty. I am being saved from sin's power, and I will one day be saved from sin's presence!”Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

What does the Bible say about the issues on the ballot?What should Christians do about it this November?Biblically-Informed Politics Panelwith Pastor Nate ClarkePastor Travis JonesMike MorisiJackee AndrewsOctober 13, 2024Pastor Nate and guest panelists discuss the topics:FAMILY - marriage, gender, parental rightsSANCTITY OF LIFE - abortion, BORDERS - immigration, national securityand ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONSBiblically-Informed Politics full sermon: https://youtu.be/ak82aD16r04Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"Biblically-Informed Politics"- Matthew 5:15-16Pastor Nate ClarkeOctober 13, 2024SERMON NOTES:- “We are now called upon to exercise one of the privileges and duties which go with liberty, let no man be neglectful of it. Every God fearing man should give his vote with as much devotion as he prays.” Charles Spurgeon- Well intended, yet misguided Christian thinking- “I'm a citizen of heaven, not of this world.”- Philippians 3:20- “I'm primarily and eternally a citizen of heaven and I've been given dominion and responsibility from God while I'm on earth.”- “I'm just going to love God and love people and not get involved in this.”- “I serve God and serve people when I'm engaged in the well being of my nation and community.”- Jeremiah 29:7 ESV- “I'm not getting involved because all the options are flawed.”- Matthew 5:13- God has always used flawed people in anything He has done. We are looking for someone who will most slow the decay.- “I'm voting based on the persona / personality of a candidate.”- People come and go. Policies last and share the world we live in.- Policies > Person- You are casting a vote, not sending a valentine :) - “I don't want to push my beliefs/morals on others.”- All legislation is an enforcement of morality. It's just a matter of whose morality.- When Godly people don't lead, godless people do. - Matthew 5:15-16- “The Candle” Charles Spurgeon April 24, 1881Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 4: "Shield of Faith"Ephesians 6:10-13,16Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodPastor Nate ClarkeOctober 6, 2024NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Ephesians 6:10-13- Ephesians 6:16- The Shield of Faith- Ephesians 2:8-9- Hebrews 11:1- Colossians 3:1-4- Past faith: Salvation  Present faith: Faith for everyday living  Future faith: Glory- How do we take up the shield of faith?- Hearing the Word- Romans 10:17 (ESV)- Simplify your faith- Matthew 18:3- Matthew 17:20- If you have faith in Jesus, that is all the faith you need- Luke 22:31-32- Practice your faith- Faith is not just something to be professed, but something to be lived- 2 Corinthians 5:7- Galatians 3:11- Abel had faith and brought an offering (Hebrews 11:4)- Noah had faith and spoke out a warning from God (Hebrews 11:7)- Abraham had faith and left what he knew to go into the unfamiliar (Hebrews 11:8)- Sarah had faith and believed God for something she thought was impossible (Hebrews 11:11)- Isaac had faith and blessed his sons (Hebrews 11:20)- Jacob had faith and blessed Joseph's sons and worshipped (Hebrews 11:21)- Joseph had faith and spoke out regarding the Exodus of Israel from Egypt (Hebrews 11:22)- Moses' parents had faith and hid him for three months in defiance to the king's command (Hebrews 11:23)- Moses had faith and identified with his people rather than choosing Egypt (Hebrews 11:24)- The Israelites had faith and passed through the Red Sea on dry ground (Hebrews 11:29)- The army had faith and marched and the walls of Jericho fell (Hebrews 11:30)- The prostitute Rahab had faith and hid the spies of Israel (Hebrews 11:31)- Stay connected to the body of Christ- Stay hidden - Colossians 3:1-4- Colossians 3:3Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 3: "Shoes of Peace"Ephesians 6:10-13,15Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodPastor Nate ClarkeSeptember 29, 2024NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation.https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Ephesians 6:10-13- Ephesians 6:15- Shoes of Peace- Ephesians 6:13- The goal of the armor of God is for us to be able to STAND- Ephesians 6:15- Sure footing helps you stand firm and navigate the environment you're in.- Sure footing allows you to direct your attention elsewhere towards the goal.- You are not ready if you have not prepared your feet!- Ephesians 2:13, 17- Romans 5:1-2- The gospel of peace: Because of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, sinners can be at peace with a Holy God. - If you're at peace with God, you are warring with the devil. If you're at peace with the devil, you are warring with God. - You can't stand against the devil if you're not in right standing with God. - Isaiah 53:5- Isaiah 9:6- Luke 2:14- Romans 8:6- John 14:27- Colossians 3:15- Peace stealers:- Wickedness- Isaiah 48:22- “Surely no rebel can expect the king to pardon his treason while he remains in open revolt. No one can be so foolish as to imagine that the judge of all the earth will put away our sins if we refuse to put them away ourselves.” Charles Spurgeon- Offense- Proverbs 19:11- Ecclesiastes 7:21-22- Peace keeping rather than peace making- Matthew 5:9- Romans 14:17- John 20:19- John 20:21- Until you're in right standing with God, you will never know true peace.Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 2: "The Breastplate of Righteousness"Ephesians 6:10-14Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodPastor Gus AgostinoSeptember 22, 2024GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!Our New Kids Space is ready! We have expanded our current space to make more room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth Sunday your kids can explore their new space, and everyone is welcome to hang out after service for food, inflatables, games, and more! https://www.instagram.com/p/DARjRlnzWeu/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I Pastor Gus on Book of Habakuk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY2zZ1yQLJsSERMON NOTES: - The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-15 - Ephesians 6:14 1. The breastplate symbolizes the righteousness of Christ - 1 Corinthians 1:30 - Romans 8:1–4 - Romans 8:1 - This is important: at the moment of salvation we become Positionally Righteous in Jesus Christ! 2. The Breastplate of Righteousness also symbolizes the Christian's righteousness- Sanctification: It is becoming in practice what you already are in position - 3 stages in salvation: Regeneration when you are saved and receive Christ's righteousness! Sanctification the ongoing transformation and spiritual growth you have as you live out your new position in Christ! Glorification when you are made complete in Christ in heaven. - 1 John 6:6–7 - 1 John 3:10 - 1 Timothy 6:11 3. The Breastplate symbolizes consistent righteousness - Ephesians 6:14 4. This Breastplate of Righteousness symbolizes controlled righteousness - It is your love for God that will dictate the things you will do and the things you won't do!- Matthew 6:21 Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Part 1: "The Belt of Truth"Ephesians 6:10-14Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of GodPastor Nate ClarkeSeptember 15, 2024GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!Our New Kids Space is almost ready! We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth Sunday your kids can explore their new space, and everyone is welcome to hang out after service for food, inflatables, games, and more!https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/SERMON NOTES:- Ephesians 6:10-14- Acts 21:10-14- The Belt of Truth- Ephesians 6:10-11- Stand: “to hold your position”- To stand we need   1) The strength of the Lord &   2) the full armor of God- Ephesians 6:12- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4- You don't “enter into” spiritual warfare. You are already in it. - The Christian life is a battleground, not a playground. - 2 Corinthians 2:11b- 2 Corinthians 11:14- If you don't sense a battle, it isn't because one isn't there. It may mean you haven't shown up for duty.- Ephesians 6:14- Romans 13:12, 14- Truth: factually firm, reliable, reality- John 14:6- John 8:32- Proverbs 23:23- 1 Timothy 2:3-4- John 8:44- Exodus 20:16- Leviticus 19:11- Romans 1:25- “The only people who want to change the gospel are those who are unchanged by it.” Leonard Ravenhill- If “nothing is true,” it becomes very easy to lie. - Isaiah 5:20- If you take off the belt of truth, you are susceptible to the lies, manipulation, and deception of the enemy.- The universalist ‘gospel'- The cheap grace ‘gospel'- The secular ‘gospel' - Acts 21:10-11- Acts 21:12- Acts 21:13Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Seek Week - Night 2"The Art of Bothering God"Luke 11:5-10; 18: 1-8Guest Pastor Stan GrantSeptember 9, 2024Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_cSERMON NOTES:- “That we would Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all situations for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus”- What was fundamental in the early church has become supplemental to the modern church.- The key to becoming a person of prayer is desperation not discipline- Being persistent not passive will get the attention Of God!!- Luke 11:5–10- Luke 18:1–5- These parables are not a comparison they are a contrast.- Luke 11:9–13- Luke 18:6–8- Hebrews 11:6Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Oasis Church 5th Anniversary"Where We've Been & Where We're Going"Joshua 4:4-7Pastor Nate Clarke September 8, 2024Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_cSERMON NOTES:- Joshua 4:4-7- Where we've been & where we're going- (5 year anniversary video)- Worship God- Revelation 4:8b- “If the presence of God is in the church, the church will draw the world in. If the presence of God is not in the church, the world will draw the church out.” Charles Finney- Equip the believers- Ephesians 4:11-13- The function of the church isn't to appease the world, but to equip the believers.- Reach the lost- Matthew 28:18-20- 1 Corinthians 3:5-7Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/