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In Mark Chapter 5, as Jesus walked through town he was stopped by a man named Jairus. He begged Jesus to heal his daughter, and as Jesus walked with him, a woman stopped them in their path, asking for healing.In this week's sermon, Wes Holmes said this: "An unhurried faith is willing to allow Him to lead.”Is your faith in a hurry? Are we looking at what God's doing for others and growing impatient with the things we want for ourselves?
In week 4 of our NT25 series, we look at the Sermon on the Mount, and how Jesus came not only to fulfill the law set out in the Old Testament, but to actually raise the bar for us and how we live. Though the bar was raised, Jesus also showed grace and mercy.
What does it mean to stay the course? Lee Webber brings a message about remaining steadfast and following the plan God has for us. We're in week 2 of our NT25 Reading challenge, and you can follow along at oceansidechurch.ca/nt25
Conrad Klassen emphasizes the importance of possessing God's promises by understanding His word, illustrated through Joshua's encounter with God. Key Insights God Has Spoken: God's revelation comes through both creation and Scripture, reminding us that He actively communicates with His people. This emphasizes the importance of being attentive to His voice. Eternal Nature of God's WordThe Bible is unchanging and eternal, providing a foundation for faith that withstands cultural shifts and challenges, reinforcing our trust in God's promises. Active Engagement: Understanding the Word requires diligent study and interpretation, allowing believers to rightly divide truth and apply it to their lives. Transformation through Theology: Engaging with God's Word transforms us, leading to a deeper relationship with Him and a clearer understanding of His will.
Are we stagnant in our prayer lives, or are we digging deep wells with God? This week, Andy shares about ways we can dig deeper in our prayer, and looks at how Jesus taught us to pray. ------------
Have we taken a back-seat in our discipleship? Where have we become passive? What are we still clinging to? ------------
Does prayer really work? Can God actually make me less anxious? This week, we hear from BJ Estes about anxiety. ------------
Why do we suffer? Where is Jesus when I'm suffering? Why does a good God let bad things happen? Let's ask these questions together, and see what the Bible says. ------------
Matt Erikson shares some practical tips for reading, studying, and understanding the Bible. ------------
Join us for the fourth week in our new series "Can We Know God?" where we look at what the Bible says about healing. Over the next 8 weeks, we'll cover some big questions asked about faith and God. ------------
Over the next 8 weeks, we'll cover some big questions asked about faith and God. ------------
In the first week of our series "Can We Know God?", Paul explores who Jesus Christ really is. Was he just a historical figure? A fictitious character? God himself? We look to the Bible for it's answers. ------------
This week, Lee Webber discusses the power of authority given by God and answers questions like: "Why is authority important?", "How is authority given?", "What qualifies me to receive authority?", and "What's the point of 'going' in authority?" Scriptures in order of appearance: Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 19:11-20 Acts 8:9-24 Luke 10:2-20 1 John 4:4 John 1:12
Paul MacMunn teaches on what a generous culture looks like, and how we can use what God has given us to bless those around us.
Exploring the book of Acts, Paul MacMunn teaches about God's plan for the church. The church is still God's plan for carrying out his mission on Earth, and it is through the church that the manifold wisdom of God is revealed. ———
Carrying on through the book of Acts, Andy speaks on revival in our church and in our city. ———
Visiting speakers Mat and Sheetal Philip preach about the fear of the Lord, and how we must find reverence before revelation. ———
Continuing in our newest series, Andy explores what the Bible says about immersion and baptism of the Spirit. ———
Before looking at Jesus' Great Commission, Andy teaches about the heart posture that we need before being effective evangelists.———
On Resurrection Sunday, Paul MacMunn shares on the new life brought by Jesus Christ and how we too can be free from eternal death. ———
Wes preaches on water baptism and what changes when we're submerged in the water before baptizing nearly 20 people. ———
Lee Webber continues on from last week's sermon about mental strongholds, digging into various strategies for denying our flesh. ———
Mark Manfredi teaches on 2 Cor. 10:1-6 and shares strategies for breaking mental strongholds in our lives. ———
In week four of our series called “Sexuality Redeemed: Discovering God's Plan” Andy Arnold offers a pastoral look at the bibles view of homosexuality, the grace that can be found through Jesus Christ, and how the call to sexual holiness throughout the bible is all about becoming reconciled to the image of God that was given to humanity in the garden. What does the bible say about homosexuality? Is the gospel good news for LGBTQ+ people? Is it sinful to experience same sex temptation? Connect Group Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1chAF3jm4a-uYn39Ez-TiYCtpCNgm2w2wqz7CGD9XTsw/ ► Resources & people mentioned in this sermon: 15 Responses To Affirming Arguments: https://www.centerforfaith.com/sites/default/files/cfsg_pastoral_papers_5.2.pdf Jackie Hill Perry: Book: Gay Girl Good God https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1462751229 Becket Cook: Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfm0K1ANMmg Book: A Change of Affections https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1400212308 Christopher Yuan: Book: Holy Sexuality & The Gospel https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735290911 Kyla Gillespie: Transitioning, Detransitioning, and the Gospel Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alIvDEQi2Cc Sam Allberry: Book: Is God Anti-Gay? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1784988294 Rosaria Butterfield: https://rosariabutterfield.com Book: The Secret Thoughts Of An Unlikely Convert https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1884527388 Preston Sprinkle: The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender https://www.centerforfaith.com
In week three of our series called “Sexuality Redeemed: Discovering God's Plan” today Katie MacMunn talks us through the good gifts of marriage and singleness. ------------
In week two of our series called “Sexuality Redeemed: Discovering God's Plan” Mark Manfredi talks about how we are created in the image of God and what this means for our male and femaleness.
In week one of our series called “Sexuality Redeemed: Discovering God's Plan” Andrew Arnold talks about our collective brokenness in this area and how we all need a measure of healing as we examine where we have ended up. Chapters: 00:00 - Series Intro 09:18 - Our Great Injury 13:14 - The Propagation of Sexual Injuries 23:35 - 60yrs of Sexual Revolution 29:20 - Pornography & The Church 30:55 - Andy's Testimony 37:15 - What's the harm? 45:29 - Called to be holy 49:03 - Finding Lasting Repentance ------------
In the final week of our series titled "Majesty: Seeing God for Who He Is", Lee preaches on the divine holiness of God and man's absolute need for him. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
In the fourth week of our series titled "Majesty: Seeing God for Who He Is", Wes explores what it is to worship in spirit and in truth. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
In the third week of our new series titled "Majesty: Seeing God for Who He Is", Andy describes the majesty of the Eternal God that we serve. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
In the second week of our new series titled "Majesty: Seeing God for Who He Is", Mark begins to unpack the glory of God and what his Majesty looks like. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
In the first sermon of our new series titled "Majesty: Seeing God for Who He Is", Andy unpacks just what it means to "fear" the Lord. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
This week, we hear testimonies of God's workings in the lives of our church family. Mark Manfredi hosts a time of sharing about some of the ways we've seen God move in 2023. ——— ✅ Subscribe to our channel to see when we go live - https://bit.ly/31BsrOD
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