Oikos Church Memphis: Recent Episodes
Teaching & Sermons
This is the podcast for the Oikos Church plant in Memphis, TN. Oikos desires to see people deeply transformed by God’s grace through the gospel of King Jesus.
A teaching on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 and 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 by Smith Hopkins for Oikos Church.
A teaching on prayer by Smith Hopkins for the Oikos Church from Matthew 6 and Ephesians 6.
A teaching by Smith Hopkins from Genesis 12 for the Oikos Church. This teaching was on Oikos' opening Sunday in our new Gathering Place.
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Trials: "Lord, what are you wanting to form in me?"
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Testing: "Lord, what are you wanting to reveal to me?"
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Temptation: "Lord, how is the evil one tempting me?"
Disgrace, contempt, and afflictions - "God doesn't love me"
Riches, power, and honors - "I don't need God"
FORGIVENESS CYCLE:
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Identify the Debts: "Lord, what did _______ owe me?
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Pass the Debts to Jesus: "Lord, I hand these debts to you."
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Cancel the Debts: "Today I choose to forgive ______ of everything I have just listed. These debts are cancelled. Because you have cancelled all my debts, I will no longer try to collect what I am owed from them."
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Release Judgement: "Lord, I repent for judging _______, as if I knew all the reasons why they did what they did. I know I only see in part. Forgive me for taking your role. I give it back to you. I trust your judgement."
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Bless: "Lord, would you bless _______, and draw them to you?"
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ADDRESS: What is a name for god that connects with your prayer?
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TRUTH: What is the truth about God's nature that is the basis for your prayers?
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REQUEST: What are you asking for? What do you need or want?
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RESULT: What is the desired good result that will come if the request is granted?
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THE NAME OF JESUS: Appeal to Jesus' intercession and mediator role.
Read: Read the passage aloud, slowly and intentionally. What strikes you? What details do you notice?
Meditate: Reflect on the reading. Place yourself in the story. As you experience the story, what do you see, feel, notice?
Pray: Ask the Lord what you need to hear today? What do you want to share with God?
Contemplate: Sit in silence and listen. Enjoy the presence of God. What is God teaching you or wanting you to experience?
- Read: Read and reread a passage aloud, slowly and intentionally. What strikes you? What details do you notice?
2: Meditate: Reflect on the reading, and allow the Spirit to connect it to your life. Imagine being present to hear the passage or witness the story. Replay it in your mind's eye. As you experienced the passage, what do you see? What do you notice? What do you feel?
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Pray: Thank God for His word and His presence with you. Ask the Lord what you need to hear today. Ask Him what He would like to say to you. What do you want to share with God?
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Contemplate: Sit in silence, and listen. Enjoy the presence of God. Take note of the love of God. Sit in your love of God. What is God teaching you? What is He wanting you to experience with Him?
This is a 3 week teaching series introducing DNA Groups. DNA stands for Discipleship, Nurture, and Accountability. DNA Groups are small groups of 3 - 5 men or women who come together once a month for spiritual friendship.
This is a 3 week teaching series introducing DNA Groups. DNA stands for Discipleship, Nurture, and Accountability. DNA Groups are small groups of 3 - 5 men or women who come together once a month for spiritual friendship.
This is a 3 week teaching series introducing DNA Groups. DNA stands for Discipleship, Nurture, and Accountability. DNA Groups are small groups of 3 - 5 men or women who come together once a month for spiritual friendship.
This is the first in a 7 part teaching series on the GRACES. In this teaching Smith Hopkins will look at Luke 10 and 11 where Mary and Martha invite Jesus into their home.
This is a stand alone teaching by Smith Hopkins in preparation for Oikos Groups to officially launch into in-home worship.
This is the second teaching of a four-part Lent series leading up to Easter Sunday for the Oikos Church in Memphis, TN. This series comes from Luke 4:1-13. The teaching this week discusses the first temptation of Jesus which is, "If you are the Son of God turn this stone into bread."
This is the beginning of a four-part Lent series leading up to Easter Sunday for the Oikos Church in Memphis, TN. The teaching each week will come out of Luke 4:1-13. Specifically, this sermon discusses wilderness moments.
In this teaching, the Oikos Church looks at the Holy Spirit in scripture and the early church. Smith Hopkins walks through the hearing and doing circle as a helpful tool to walk with the Spirit in community.
This is the second teaching in the Oikos Church's first series, Welcome Home. In this sermon, Smith Hopkins discusses what the Gospel of King Jesus is.
This is the first teaching in the Oikos Church's first series, Welcome Home. In this sermon, Smith Hopkins discusses grace and transformation from Romans 12:1-2. In this sermon, the G.R.A.C.E.S. are first introduced. The G.R.A.C.E.S. outlines the rhythm of life that Jesus lived. Give Thanks. Reflect on the Word. Ask Deeper Questions. Commune with God. Eat with others. Serve your Neighbor.