Oasis Community Church - Stratford-upon-Avon: Recent Episodes
OCC Stratford-upon-avon
Oasis Community Church is a growing church based in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are seeking to be rooted in Jesus, growing in love and reaching others. We meet together every Sunday at 10.30am to worship, get to know each other better, and discuss God in our lives. Where possible we record talk from our gatherings, which you'll find here.
John continues the story of Joseph, focusing on Joseph's intentional acts of kindness and testing toward his brothers, culminating in his self-revelation and the subsequent reconciliation, highlighting that forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion, and that Joseph redeems the past without forgetting it.
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John concludes our series on Joseph, highlighting God's ability to use the evil planned against Joseph for good and encourages a shift in our perspective on our own life detours and hardships through the lens of God's greater plan. John stresses that this faith does not eliminate fear or negate the reality of evil, but rather means that nothing is wasted as God weaves every moment into a redemptive story.
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Tom points out the unhelpful nature of some Christian language, reminding us that following God means getting on with the day-to-day, and showing we need to reject unhelpful past narratives.
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Phil looks at Joseph's rise in front of Pharaoh, reflecting on Joseph's formation, Pharaoh recognising God working within Joseph and the choice we all have.
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Alistair Taylor speaks into Romans 12 and how we can endure trouble by rejoicing in hope, be patient in affliction and constant in prayer.
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John continues the story of Joseph, highlighting how God uses seasons of waiting to test trust and form faith. John outlines three key postures for believers during times of confinement or delay: seeking a healthy heart by processing pain instead of projecting it, keeping open hands by faithfully serving others, and developing steady feet anchored in God’s faithfulness.
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John continues the story of Joseph, reminding us God's presence makes ordinary work extraordinary, that integrity matters even when nobody is watching, and that faithfulness doesn't always feel fair or lead to immediate reward.
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Sarah frames prayer not as a difficult "seek and find" treasure hunt for an elusive God, but as walking with a relational and responsive God who is always present.
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John introduces our Week of Prayer in Autumn of 2025. He explores three invitations: to reorder priorities by inviting God into daily concerns, to rest in one's identity as a beloved child of God rather than striving for worth, and to place trust in God's care for today and tomorrow.
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Vicky explores the story of Naomi and Ruth, using the analogy of a tapestry of our lives, with good and bad experiences interwoven by his hand for God's ultimate purpose.
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Rebeka highlights the importance of trusting God, the practical steps we can make to increase our trust in God and what a life that fully trust God looks like.
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Viktor shares his own journey with trusting God, telling us the need for a sincere, personal relationship with God and highlights the challenges of trusting both people and God, particularly when our expectations are unmet or through experiences of loss and betrayal.
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John encourages us to embrace Jesus's invitation to find rest for our souls, moving away from striving and earning, and instead receiving grace and allowing Jesus to set the pace for our lives, living in a "low to the ground" manner. John offers practical ways for us to intentionally explore rest during the summer, emphasising that rest is a sacred rhythm and a gift from God, not a reward or a sign of weakness.
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Mark helps reframe our view on our ability to share the gospel with what God has already given us.
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Psychotherapist Duncan Logan affirms that our past doesn't define our future. He highlights how past experiences shape beliefs about ourselves, often leading to feelings of inadequacy, and contrasts these with God's view of us as valuable and chosen.
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Warning - Alistair talks about his personal struggles with depression and suicide.
Alistair Taylor shares his experience with grief, loss, and his mental health struggles that follows. Alistair unpacks his faith amidst his suffering, learning submission and dependence rather than seeking to understand.
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John starts to explore what emotional health means in light of our faith, exploring the significance of emotions as God-given tools for spiritual growth.
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As we honour Fathers, Grandfathers, and Father figures, we ask: what does it mean to trust in God, our perfect heavenly Father, and lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge Him and know that He will make our paths straight?
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John wraps up our series on the Holy Spirit, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, by exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us to be a witness to God's power in the world.
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John explores the Fruit of the Spirit drawing from Galatians chapter 5 to illustrate how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not only to do good work but also to embody Christ-like character
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Anita Williams talks about the personhood of the Holy Spirit as we understand how the Holy Spirit goes with us wherever we go.
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John shares about the "Quiet Revival" happening in the UK at the moment and reflects as an opportunity for the church to come to confession to right ourselves before God ahead of what he wants to do in us.
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Mark concludes our Stepping into the Story of God series exploring the Invitation - and how we can be normal, present and caring to those who we invite to know more about Jesus.
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John explores the book of Revelation, explaining how we too should be fixed on a vision of Jesus as we continue the story with him.
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Phil looks at the birth of the church, and the sustaining power the Holy Spirit as the church was established in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Ends of the Earth.
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John looks at Mary turning to see Jesus, and the impact on her upside down world, as Jesus turns us inside out.
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Nigel explores the significance of the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, examining Jesus' roles as king, priest, prophet, lover, friend, and the sacrificial lamb.
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John highlights Jesus's anointing as king, the announcement of his kingdom focused on good news for the marginalised, and the tangible appearance of this kingdom through his actions of healing and liberation.
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John continues our Stepping into the Story of God Series, emphasising that God speaks similar words of affirmation over all believers, not based on our actions but on our identity as his children.
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John focuses on periods of silence, particularly the 400 years before Jesus, emphasising that God's silence does not mean absence but is a time of preparation for something significant, like the coming of the Messiah.
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Mark Greenwood joins us and explores 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 explores how we are to interact with the world, bringing the fragrance of Christ with us in our kindness.
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Phil continues the Stepping into the Story of God series, tracing Israel's history from the death of Moses through to the divided kingdom, as we learn the importance of prioritising the presence of God.
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John continues our series on Stepping into the Story of God, unpacking Moses journey through the Exodus story, highlighting the important of being transformed by God's presence.
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John explains how Abraham's journey, from a life in Babylon to the promised land of Canaan, reflects God's persistent pursuit of humanity.
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Alistair Taylor illustrates how embracing God's word leads to spiritual growth and transformation.
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John continues our Series on Stepping Into the Story of God, looking at the fall and its effects from Genesis chapters 2 - 11 and highlighting God's grace in his redemption plan
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Vicky focuses on the importance of bringing our questions to God, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable they may be.
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John introduces our new sermon series for 2025, as we unpack the story of God to see our place in his story.
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Paul Hudson unpacks how we can prepare for God to move in 2025.
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Lorraine reflects on the surprises in the nativity story, drawing parallels to our own journeys of faith and encourages us to expect the unexpected.
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Nigel explores the balance between grace and truth, looking at Jesus' example of how we're to walk with both in mind.
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John concludes our Becoming the Church series reinforcing how our the gifts in Ephesians 4 are given to us by grace.
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Alan explores the gifting of the Prophet and dispels some myths while reminding us to do everything in love.
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John looks at the gifting of the Teacher, reminding us that its not just for those who stand up at the front and preach
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Phil looks at the Shepherd gifting, unpacking the skills and responsibilities of those looking after the Church.
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Iain overviews the ministry of the Apostle, and talks about the balance between mission and grace.
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John introduces our new series, Becoming Church where we look at the implications of Ephesians 4.
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As part of our Month of Prayer 2024, where we understand more about our consecration, John looks at the heart and unpacks part of our covenant relationship with God.
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Iain continues our Month of Prayer 2024 series unpacking consecration through our covenant relationship with God, using our eyes as a metaphor for how we see God.
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Jo reflects on her own personal experiences of Thin Places.
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John unpacks our practice of baptisms looking at Jesus' own baptism as a template.
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Phil looks at the story of Elijah, after the showdown on Mt Carmel as part of our Thin Places series.
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Iain continues our Thin Places series, looking at Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6.
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Vicky looks at worship in the Thin Places in the way we work and live our lives.
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John explores Exodus 3, this encounter Moses has with God in the bush that is burning but not consumed.
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Iain explores Paul's letter to the church in Corinth asking how are our influencers and who are we influencing?
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John starts our Thin Places series looking at Moses encounter with God on Mt Sinai.
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Iain concludes our God Conversations series looking at one of the visions the Apostle John received while he was on the Island of Patmos.
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John continues our God Conversations series, looking at the moments when we don’t hear God or His response is not what we hoped for.
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Iain continues our God Conversations series looking at the story of Philip the Evangelist and asks us how we can respond to a prompt from the Holy Spirit.
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Iain and John continue the discussion in our God Conversations series, looking at the story of Mary and how we can look to broader themes in our community when God is speaking to us.
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John continues our series on God Conversations looking at the story of Gideon and gives practical tips how we can be sure what we're hearing is from God.
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Alan looks at Ephesians 6, how we are to work and behave with those we are imbalanced power relationships and how we are to put on the armor of God to protect against dark spiritual forces.
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Iain looks at Ephesians 5, and explores how it is possible to live a life of consistently walking in the way of Jesus. It is possible, indeed, only possible, because of God’s saving grace which we receive through faith in Christ.
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John explores Ephesians 4 and specifically the 5 graces that Paul outlines in verse 11 as paramount for our unity and maturity as the church: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher.
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Iain continues Ephesians, looking at Chapter 3 and the ways that the Holy Spirit works in Paul's life and in the family of believers, all in the aim of giving God the glory.
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Phil continues our series on Ephesians, looking at the gift of our new identity and life in Christ, and our corporate identity as the Church.
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John starts our new series into Paul letter to the Ephesians, and explores the big theme of our identity as followers of Jesus and how this impacts how we get to live.
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Iain looks at 1 John 5, and how we know we are God's children and redeemed by Jesus. The key theme of the letter is loyalty to Jesus, who not only provides true life but is true life. The aim of the message from these verses is that we can have confidence in God and who he is, which is the fuel for true life expressed in our love for God and our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Ruthlessly eliminating anything that hinders anything that stops us experiencing his true life.
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Iain looks at 1 John 4, and uncovers what it means to receive the gift of God's love.
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Iain continues 1 John, looking at chapter 3 and what it means to practice righteousness and love one another as we are called to.
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John looks at 1 John 1 and speaks of the author John's experience of Jesus and how our own relationship with Jesus begins by experiencing him.
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John and Iain start 2024 in conversation for 2024, looking at Song of Songs 2:10-13, a verse for our church as we enter this new year.
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Iain looks at the story of Joseph being visited by the Angel Gabriel and explores what it means to consider and commit to a decision.
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Comparing the encounters of Angel Gabriel to Zechariah and Mary, Iain looks at what we’re afraid of, and how that limits how God can use us in his story.
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Phil takes a pause before the business of Christmas begins and asks us to think consciously about inviting God into this Christmas season.
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Iain continues the series of Fake News, exploring the lie “I am not … enough” and explores some truths that help us shape our lives as we look to follow...
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Iain continues with the new series “Fake News”, looking into the lie that we are weak.
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The first part in the Fake News series. Iain looks at the life of Elijah and examines the calling on Elijah’s life and the difficulties he faced, drawing parallels to...
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Nathalie asks what it means to be a friend and shows us examples of friendship from the Bible and other believers, concluding with what it means to be a friend...
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Phil continues our look into the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’ teaching on false prophets and gives some practical checks we can make sure other believers are pointing...
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Iain continues in Matthew 7:13-14, explaining what Jesus refers to when he speaks about the narrow gate, and prompting us to look at what a life following Jesus’ path looks...
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Iain continues Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the Golden Rule, and giving some steps we can follow to help treat others as we would want...
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Iain looks at an often misunderstood verse – the beginning of Matthew 7 where Jesus asks us to examine our own lives before correcting fellow believers.
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Iain continues our exploration of Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Matthew 6:25-34. and asking us to reexamine how we think about the people and circumstances...
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Iain continues our Sermon on the Mount series, looking at Matthew 6:19-24 and Jesus’ teaching on storing treasure in heaven rather than on earth, asking us to examine the possessions...
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Phil updates us about where we are as a church and looks at a verse God has been speaking to the Elders – Acts 4:32 and looks at how practically...
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Phil updates us about where we are as a church and looks at a verse God has been speaking to the Elders - Acts 4:32 and looks at how practically we as Oasis Community Church can act with One Heart and One Mind.
Iain looks at prayer and asks us to examine our preconceived notions of what prayer is as we study Jesus’ instructions on how to prayer.
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Phil continues the Sermon on the Mount series looking at Jesus’ teaching on performing acts of generosity in secret and provides a simple framework for how to give.
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John continues our sermon on the mount series exploring why and how Jesus calls us to love our enemies
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John looks at Matthew 5:38-42 and introduces us to Jesus’ “third way”.
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Alan looks at Matthew 5:33-37 and asks – what does it mean to be truthful?
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John look at Matthew:5-27-32 and unpacks Jesus’ words on objectification and oppression.
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Iain preaches the good news on Easter Sunday.
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John continues our Sermon on the Mount series looking at Jesus’ teaching on the law and teaches us how we can look at the Bible today.
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John continues our series on the Sermon of the Mount with practical steps on how to be Salt and Light to those around us. (We had some issues recording the...
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Andy Worthington from Open Doors concludes our look at the beatitudes, whilst sharing the work of Open Doors and enlightening us with stories from the persecuted church.
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Iain explores what it means to be a peacemaker – and how we first need to receive the peace that being a follower of Jesus brings
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John looks at the next Beatitude in our series – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” and examines promise, proclamation and the path.
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Iain looks at the next beatitude in our series, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” and unpacks the three interpretations for righteousness...
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Alan looks at the next Beatitude in Matthew 5, Blessed are the Meek.
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Phil looks at what Jesus means when he says “Blessed are those who mourn” and provides some practical tips for our communities to handle those who are grieving.
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John continues our Sermon on the Mount series by looking at the first of the Blessings from Jesus in Matthew 5.
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Iain launches our series on the Sermon on the Mount
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John looks at the life and ministry of Simon Peter and follows his journey as a follower of Jesus over 5 phases or acts, bringing in testimony from John’s own...
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John looks at the life and ministry of Simon Peter and follows his journey as a follower of Jesus over 5 phases or acts, bringing in testimony from John’s own...
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Iain shares from Ephesians 4 about maturity in the church and the gifts God has given us through each other.
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Iain shares from Ephesians 4 about maturity in the church and the gifts God has given us through each other.
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Iain unpacks Romans 8:18-30 and teaches us how the spirit moves in our lives through times of suffering. We had some issues with the beginning of the recording which is...
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Iain unpacks Romans 8:18-30 and teaches us how the spirit moves in our lives through times of suffering. We had some issues with the beginning of the recording which is...
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Phil looks at John 21 where Jesus appears to his disciples on the shore and asks how we can fix our eyes on Jesus during times of distraction.
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Phil looks at John 21 where Jesus appears to his disciples on the shore and asks how we can fix our eyes on Jesus during times of distraction.
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Iain looks at the Woman Caught in Adultery in John 7/8 and investigates how Jesus deals with this botched public trial and execution.
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Iain looks at the Woman Caught in Adultery in John 7/8 and investigates how Jesus deals with this botched public trial and execution.
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Iain unpacks Matthew 14 as Peter steps out of the boat. Iain pulls out 6 observations about this encounter with Jesus that help us to fix our eyes on him...
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Iain unpacks Matthew 14 as Peter steps out of the boat. Iain pulls out 6 observations about this encounter with Jesus that help us to fix our eyes on him...
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Our guest preacher, Gordon Neale, unpacks John 14.
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Our guest preacher, Gordon Neale, unpacks John 14.
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Join Alan as we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and understand who Jesus thinks our neighbours are.
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Join Alan as we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and understand who Jesus thinks our neighbours are.
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John speaks with Dr Scott Burns as they explore John 5 together.
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John speaks with Dr Scott Burns as they explore John 5 together.
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David takes us on a journey of God's leading
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David takes us on a journey of God's leading
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Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday! John speaks from 1 Corinthians 15 about why Jesus rising from the dead matters.
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Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday! John speaks from 1 Corinthians 15 about why Jesus rising from the dead matters.
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Phil explores Jesus' response to the accusations He faced in Matthew 27 and how we are to live like Him today.
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Phil explores Jesus' response to the accusations He faced in Matthew 27 and how we are to live like Him today.
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Iain speaks with some young leaders he is discipling about encounters with Jesus that have impacted them.
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Iain speaks with some young leaders he is discipling about encounters with Jesus that have impacted them.
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As we continue to encounter Jesus we look at the moment Mary and Martha host Jesus in Luke 10.
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As we continue to encounter Jesus we look at the moment Mary and Martha host Jesus in Luke 10.
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John and Iain unpack something of what we are seeing God do among us, exploring the Holy Spirit and the gifts he gives.
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John and Iain unpack something of what we are seeing God do among us, exploring the Holy Spirit and the gifts he gives.
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Phil unpacks Matthew 12:46-50 with his own mum, Patricia.
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Phil unpacks Matthew 12:46-50 with his own mum, Patricia.
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As we continue our Encounters with Jesus, we explore the story of Zacchaeus and ask what does it mean to be successful?
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As we continue our Encounters with Jesus, we explore the story of Zacchaeus and ask what does it mean to be successful?
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As we continue to encounter Jesus, Alan talks with Louise from our Gospel Community in Alcester about the women at the well in John 4.
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As we continue to encounter Jesus, Alan talks with Louise from our Gospel Community in Alcester about the women at the well in John 4.
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Iain continues our Encounters with Jesus exploring the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18 asking what is the one thing that is going to stop us inheriting eternal life?
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Iain continues our Encounters with Jesus exploring the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18 asking what is the one thing that is going to stop us inheriting eternal life?
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John talks with Elim Regional Leader for the Midlands and the North East, Paul Hudson about an encounter with Jesus from John 1 that has formed his discipleship.
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John talks with Elim Regional Leader for the Midlands and the North East, Paul Hudson about an encounter with Jesus from John 1 that has formed his discipleship.
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As we continue with our Encounters with Jesus, John takes us through the first moment Andrew and an unnamed disciple follow Jesus in John 1:35-41 and how it starts with being with him.
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As we continue with our Encounters with Jesus, John takes us through the first moment Andrew and an unnamed disciple follow Jesus in John 1:35-41 and how it starts with being with him.
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In this audio recording of our online gathering we worship together and continue with our encounters with Jesus series as Iain and John discuss Matthew 4 and Jesus's call to the first disciples to "follow me". Videos of all our gatherings and messages are available at: https://vimeo.com/oasiscommunitychurch
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In this audio recording of our online gathering we worship together and continue with our encounters with Jesus series as Iain and John discuss Matthew 4 and Jesus's call to the first disciples to "follow me". Videos of all our gatherings and messages are available at: https://vimeo.com/oasiscommunitychurch
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At the start of this new year we start a new series based on the encounters with Jesus in the Bible. John launches this new series by exploring the first encounter humanity had with Jesus as a baby and God's invitation in the midst of chaos and confusion.
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At the start of this new year we start a new series based on the encounters with Jesus in the Bible. John launches this new series by exploring the first encounter humanity had with Jesus as a baby and God's invitation in the midst of chaos and confusion.
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As we start the New Year listen again as John invites us to consider where we are going into 2022 and we hear from Elim General Superintendent Chris Cartwright.
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As we start the New Year listen again as John invites us to consider where we are going into 2022 and we hear from Elim General Superintendent Chris Cartwright.
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As we remember the birth of Jesus and worship together Iain reflects on John 1.
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As we remember the birth of Jesus and worship together Iain reflects on John 1.
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As we conclude our series in 1 Peter, John and Iain have a conversation with Alan and Phil who are stepping into a season of discerning God regarding Eldership at OCC.
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As we conclude our series in 1 Peter, John and Iain have a conversation with Alan and Phil who are stepping into a season of discerning God regarding Eldership at OCC.
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As we continue our look at 1 Peter Alistair Taylor unpacks the God who works miracles and through the painful process of life.
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As we continue our look at 1 Peter Alistair Taylor unpacks the God who works miracles and through the painful process of life.
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John speaks with Elim Pastor Jack Skett from 1 Peter 4:1-11 about his story of struggling with pornography and how God set him free to live a different life.
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John speaks with Elim Pastor Jack Skett from 1 Peter 4:1-11 about his story of struggling with pornography and how God set him free to live a different life.
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How do we live as a hope-filled people in an age of scepticism, opinions and disunity? Listen again as John teaches on 1 Peter 3:8-22 from the title "The Beating Heart of Holiness"
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How do we live as a hope-filled people in an age of scepticism, opinions and disunity? Listen again as John teaches on 1 Peter 3:8-22 from the title "The Beating Heart of Holiness"
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We join with many churches across the country to pray for our climate as leaders meet for COP26. We are also joined by Elim Missionaries Roy and Lainey Hitchman as they speak into Kingdom Relationship as we continue our study in 1 Peter.
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We join with many churches across the country to pray for our climate as leaders meet for COP26. We are also joined by Elim Missionaries Roy and Lainey Hitchman as they speak into Kingdom Relationship as we continue our study in 1 Peter.
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Sadly due to a family health emergency we were unable to have Dr Keith Warrington with us, instead John and Iain discussed 1 Peter 2:6 reflecting on Christ as our cornerstone and how that changes how we relate to our shame.
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Sadly due to a family health emergency we were unable to have Dr Keith Warrington with us, instead John and Iain discussed 1 Peter 2:6 reflecting on Christ as our cornerstone and how that changes how we relate to our shame.
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As we continue exploring 1 Peter and what it means to be a HOLY COMMUNITY Iain unpacks the Gospel and what it means to be saved.
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As we continue exploring 1 Peter and what it means to be a HOLY COMMUNITY Iain unpacks the Gospel and what it means to be saved.
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David looks at the story of Joshua and unpacks the lessons we can learn as God calls us to step up individually and as a church.
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David looks at the story of Joshua and unpacks the lessons we can learn as God calls us to step up individually and as a church.
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Listen again as John continues our Joshua series, this week exploring how the 2 spies are sent into the land and find that God has gone before them.
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Listen again as John continues our Joshua series, this week exploring how the 2 spies are sent into the land and find that God has gone before them.
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Listen again as we gather in person to celebrate Missions Sunday, with updates from some of our missions partners and Elim Missions Director Iain Hesketh speaking. John also shares some news about where we are heading as a c church in the months to come.
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Listen again as we gather in person to celebrate Missions Sunday, with updates from some of our missions partners and Elim Missions Director Iain Hesketh speaking. John also shares some news about where we are heading as a c church in the months to come.
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Listen again to our first in person gathering in over a year - John leads us in communion and the significance of the bread being taken, blessed, broken and given.
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Listen again to our first in person gathering in over a year - John leads us in communion and the significance of the bread being taken, blessed, broken and given.
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Listen again as we gathering online to celebrate Pentecost. As we journey on in our Joshua series we see how the presence of God that leads the people of God into the fullness of the promises is still the same today with the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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Listen again to our communion at home zoom call.
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As we seek God together and John speaks from Matthew 27 enjoy listening again to our communion at home zoom. This week is not available as a video.
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Listen to our church online gathering as we worship together and Iain continues our study in to Philippians.
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Listen again to this our Communion at Home zoom call as John brings an update on where we are heading as a community. There is no video available for the last Sunday of the Month Gatherings for privacy reasons.
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Listen again to our Sunday online gathering with guest speaker Dr Keith Warrington sharing with us a powerful message from Mark 8 on the healing of the blind man.
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Listen to our monthly zoom call as we gather together to see each other, share stories of all God is doing and take communion together. These services are not available as videos for personal privacy reasons.
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Listen to our monthly zoom call as we gather together to see each other, share stories of all God is doing and take communion together. These services are not available as videos for personal privacy reasons.
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Listen again to our Sunday livestream as we worship together as a church family and Iain continues our study into the letter to the Philippians.
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Listen again to this week's church online as Becky lets us in singing and Iain continues our study into the Letter to the Philippians
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Listen again to our church zoom call (once a month we do not livestream a service, instead we gather on zoom to see each other and take communion together). John speaks in Hebrews 6:19 and we are led in communion together.
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Listen again to John's devotional as we prepared to take communion together. This is not a full service as we did not live stream this week but instead gathered on a video call and so for safeguarding reasons could not record the whole gathering and there is no video available.
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Listen again to our church online Gathering with worship, kids fun and a talk from Mark Greenwood.
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Watch our church online gathering where we celebrate Missions Sunday and John shares our vision moving forward through this season.
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Join us for our Father's Day service with a difference.
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Listen to our teaching on the practice of simplicity as we continue to explore The Jesus Way.
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Listen to our teaching on the practice of simplicity as we continue to explore The Jesus Way.
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Listen again to our Pentecost Service.
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Listen again to our Pentecost Service.
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Listen again to our online gathering as we press into God and explore Psalm 1 together.
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This week we are exploring prayer together as John leads us through the Lord's Prayer part 1
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Pastor Iain speaks to us on our Missions Sunday about Jesus and the calling of His disciples and how this impacts how we get to live.
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John continues our study into the Book of James calling Jesus followers to Hear Consistently, Act Instantly and Love Constantly leading us to transformation.
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Phil continues the Love Without Limits series by looking at verse 13 and looks at the difference between hospitality and entertaining.
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David continues the series looking at living a life of balance, and speaks about hearing God in the quiet, giving some practical tips on setting time aside.
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John looks at what happened after the wall was built in Jerusalem, and what God wants to do spiritually within us.
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John closes our series on What Is Worship as we look at the ultimate gift in worship - the cross of Jesus Christ
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