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Fellowship of Oso Creek
Fellowship of Oso Creek is a Multi Denominational church in Corpus Christi, TX that focus on teaching the Bible verse by verse. We believe in Growing in Jesus, Living in Community, and Being on Mission.
This morning Pastor Greg continues the series: Little Stories, Big Truths-the Parables of Jesus, by talking about D-I-R-T. The first parable that Jesus gives after changing His method of teaching the people (last week’s message) is the parable of the ‘Seed & the Sower’. We find out in this message that the difference between producing fruit or not is the condition of the soil. What does that mean for us? Find out in this message titled: “What Kind of Dirt Are You?”
This morning Pastor Greg begins a new series based on the Parables of Jesus found in the Gospels. The series is called: Little Stories, Big Truths. Today’s message discusses why Jesus switched His teaching method and began speaking exclusively in parables as He taught about the Kingdom. What are parables? What was the purpose of Jesus speaking in parables? The answer is both encouraging and sobering and makes us truly want to be a seeker of Jesus.
This morning BSM collegiate ministry coordinator & Creeker Cody Conroy will be speaking from God’s Word in both messages. Cody & his wife Haley are 2 young adults who are on fire for the Lord God. It’s encouraging and contagious when you are around them. Cody has such a love & reverence for the Word of God. They have been missionaries and involved in student/young adult ministry for many years. We are honored that Cody is speaking today.
This morning Pastor Greg continues on the theme of living with intentionality for the Lord. Living with purpose, focus, direction, and intentionality for God. He talks about 3 “I Am” statements that the Apostle Paul declared. 3 statements that are intentional and so very applicable to us today.
This morning Pastor Greg speaks on intentionality. We are called as believers to live lives of intentionality for the Lord & His Kingdom. This then flows down to every part & detail of our life. We typically live with ‘good intentions’,but good intentions are way different than living with intentionality
Happy New Year!! In this first message of the year, Pastor Greg speaks on a topic that should be a distinguishing mark in every believer’s life. We see it in creation, we see it at the end of time, and for over 20 centuries it has been a part of the lives of the people of God. What we are talking about is different than the world’s happiness, it’s a lasting inner contentment and we are glad.
With one Sunday left in December, Pastor Greg visits another aspect of the Christmas story again. This part of the story, though, takes place AFTER the scene of the manager, the angelic pronouncement to the shepherds, the heavenly choir, and the excitement of the lowly shepherds. What do we do the ‘day after Christmas’? How should we approach Jesus after all the decorations are put away, the social media Christmas posts are over, and the excitement of the season has finished?
The Oso Creek Christmas Eve Eve service is a special celebration held on December 23rd, offering a unique opportunity for the community to come together before Christmas Eve. This service features candlelight, festive music, scripture readings, and joyful carols, all reflecting the spirit of Christmas. It provides a moment for reflection and anticipation of Christ's birth, allowing families and individuals to prepare their hearts for the holiday. The Oso Creek service is a meaningful tradition for many, bringing warmth, joy, and a sense of community during the holiday season
The Greatest Gift ever given to humanity is Jesus Christ. His birth, death, and resurrection brought hope, love, and redemption to the world. Jesus, the Son of God, came to teach us how to love unconditionally, forgive endlessly, and live with compassion. His message of peace, grace, and forgiveness continues to inspire and transform lives.
“I doubt God hears me.” This is a statement that many believers utter because many of our prayers seemingly go unanswered. This morning we continue talking about doubt by examining 2 pretty obscure characters of the Christmas story found in Luke 2. They had been praying for a long time without an answer. What do we do when it seems as if our prayers go unanswered? That is the subject of this morning’s message.
This morning we examine how some of Jesus' followers & disciples ‘doubted’ Him after the resurrection in Matthew 28:17. What did this mean & what kind of ‘doubt’ were they exhibiting? When we uncover the meaning behind this very specific Greek word, we will find the reality that many coming to churches every Sunday exhibit this same type of ‘doubt’. Let’s go all in for Jesus.
Join us this week as Pastor Jonathan dives into the boldness that God brought to the New Testament Church.
This morning we continue to talk about doubt. Last week we talked about doubting the Word of God. This week we will look at the Old Testament characters Sarah & Abraham and see how they doubted God’s promise. We often find ourselves giving the same type of response as these Biblical characters when we read or hear the Promises of God. How should we stand on God’s promises, even when there could be a delay in their fulfillment. These are the questions Pastor Greg addresses in his message today.
This morning we start a mini-series that we are calling: “But…What About My Doubts?’. We are going to take a few weeks and examine a few characters of the Bible who were faced with doubt and see how they responded & reacted. Is spiritual doubt normal for the believer? What are we to do about spiritual doubt? Is there any good that can come from spiritual doubt? ← this is what we want to discuss as we examine Adam & Eve in Genesis 3.
The world we live in is steeped in what Pastor Greg likes to call, “the ME culture”. What is that all about & does the Bible speak about how we should live in the “ME culture”. That is what Pastor Greg talks about in a sort of ‘addendum’ message to our last series, “Decision Time: Be The Difference’ by talking about one MAJOR way in which we can be more like Christ & different than the world (especially in this hyper-divisive culture we find ourselves in). God bless you.
This morning we finish the series that we have been in: ‘Decision Time: Be The Difference’ by talking out “OUR VOTE”. Everyone says that your vote counts during an election year, and that is definitely true regarding our SPIRITUAL VOTE. There are only 2 candidates in this race that we can ‘cast our vote for’ (Matthew 6:24). How do you even cast a ‘spiritual vote’? That’s what Pastor Greg is going to discuss, but it’s in one simple phrase: who do you trust?
Today, Pastor Jonathan continues our series: Decision Time: The hour has come. Join us as we explore Paul’s challenge to the Church.
As we continue our series: Decision Time: Be the difference this morning, we talk about a very practical way that we can make a difference for the Kingdom of God and be like Christ by obeying a command told to Adam & Eve in Genesis 1. Be Fruitful & Multiply.
We live in a day where so many things can take our attention and our focus. Sometimes we can forget what ‘the main thing is’. This message is all about remember the MAIN thing, especially in a highly political year, time, and season. We are to remember the Kingdom of God and be Kingdom minded. What is the Kingdom of God and what does this charge even mean? It doesn’t matter who wins in November in all levels of politics, Jesus Christ is on the Throne and HE REIGNS.
What is going on in our world today? There is so much happening that is alarming, shocking, and even quite frightening. We do not really know what tomorrow will bring in this world. We especially feel this way in a political year when we do not know what will happen as our nation turns out to vote. Is there a way to live ‘certain’ in an ‘uncertain’ world? That is the question that Pastor Greg answers by examining a time of uncertainty in the Israelites journey in the wilderness and the OT character Joshua.
We are currently in a season of decisions in America. The political season always brings about decisions that believers should be praying about to make regarding our local and national government. We each have a decision to act like the world or to act like Christ. This 5 week series outlines 5 Biblical principles, attitudes, and behaviors that will help us BE more like Christ in a hyper-divisive culture. We are called to BE different, respond differently than the world does, and to be the difference.
We are currently in a season of decisions in America. The political season always brings about decisions that believers should be praying about to make regarding our local and national government. We each have a decision to act like the world or to act like Christ. This 5 week series outlines 5 Biblical principles, attitudes, and behaviors that will help us BE more like Christ in a hyper-divisive culture. We are called to BE different, respond differently than the world does, and to be the difference.
We close our series on Vision & Mission of the church this morning by talking about something that is VERY vital & important to the Body of Christ. Individual believers growing in Jesus Christ. Pastor Greg has talked about this subject much, but today he dives into the WHY we need to grow in Christ based on the Apostle Paul’s writing in Ephesians 4:10-16. There are dangers lurking for those that are still ‘children’ in their walks with the Lord.
Growing in community is the theme of the message today. What exactly is church community and why is it so important? Why do churches put so much of an emphasis on ‘church community’? Pastor Greg lists 6 reasons why church community is important based on Hebrews 10:24-25. We were never intended to walk this spiritual journey as a disciple of Jesus alone. We were meant to be involved in each other’s lives, helping each other, serving one another, loving one another, & encouraging one another.
This morning, Pastor Greg discusses the concept of being ‘on mission,’ which is the third element of Oso Creek Church's mission statement. While many people associate being ‘on mission’ with missionary work, it’s actually more personal and focuses on serving others. This message aims to challenge and deepen your walk with Christ through this aspect of our mission statement.
We continue our sermon series of themes based on Oso Creek Church’s vision & mission statements. This morning Pastor Greg talks about spiritual formation & discipleship by unpacking 2 very theological words: justification and sanctification. What do these words mean & what beautiful truths do they hold for the believer? We find that these 2 words start us on the path of discipleship.
Pastor Greg begins a series on themes of Oso Creek Church’s vision & mission statements. We start with experiencing God’s presence. How do you fully embrace the presence of God? Today we explore the realities of God’s presence. Practical application is important for us to fully experience God’s presence. The verses of Psalm 21:1-6, 1 Chronicles 16:8-11, Matthew 16:24 give us a roadmap.
Join us today as we dive into the depths of the Gospel thru Romans 3 21-26. Pastor Jonathan discusses Paul's summary of the Gospel.
Do you ever wonder what the purpose of life is all about? There are people who send their entire lives searching for their ‘purpose’, and they will fill that void with many things. The Apostle Paul declares what the purpose of humanity is 1 Corinthians 5:22-34 (especially vs 28). Pastor Greg unpacks these important words from the Apostle Paul with a message title: “In Him…”
Today Pastor Greg speaks the last message in our series: “the Bible Doesn’t Say That”. The emphasis & ethos behind today’s commonly used phrase, is what we are dealing with today in our culture: cultural relativism, secular humanism & naturalism, and religious pluralism. Today everyone claims to have their own ‘truth’. Solomon wrote a popular section in the Book of Proverbs that speaks in direct opposition to the screaming noise of our culture.
The human race is a passionate people. We see a lot of passion for so many things today. The believer is called to one main passion and that passion flows into every part of our lives. What happens though when that passion fades and what do we do about it? These aspects are covered in this message titled: Passionate or Passionless.
Today in our series, ‘the Bible Doesn’t Say That’, Pastor Greg talks about a very misquoted voice and unpacks what the Apostle Paul has to say regarding the believer and money by studying his 1st letter to Timothy (chapter 6).
Today Pastor Greg unpacks a statement that, although the “Bible doesn’t say that”, it can be a true-ish type statement. Today Pastor Greg wants to try to reform a very popular phrase to one that has more meaning, more purpose, and gives God praise. God works in MIRACULOUS ways”
It's Throwback Sunday! Join us for a message from Pastor Matt Brennan as we continue in the exciting saga, "The Bible Doesn't Say That"
It REALLY rained this week in Corpus Christi, TX. We were in the northern band’s path of tropical storm Alberto. We have definitely needed the rain in our drought parched land, but WOW…..some devastation & destruction have happened along with the rain. The musical group Rascal Flats sang a lyric that stated, ‘life is a highway’. They wanted to just drive & drive on this highway of life. Life is not like a highway……life is more like living out in the sea and storms come upon the sea, as a matter of fact, vicious storms can happen on the seas. Sometimes it seems like more than we can handle. Would God actually allow ‘more than we can handle’ in our lives? <—That’s what we are going to discuss this morning.
Today on this Father’s Day Pastor Greg unpacks a very important statement made by the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12. This statement pretty much sums up the life of the Apostle Paul and its application is one that is needed to be embraced by men of God as well as women of God. The world does not like weakness, but that is what God is after in us for when we are spiritually weak, that’s when we will be spiritually strong
As we continue our series: The Bible Doesn’t Say That, we come across a phrase that people think occurs to believers but in reality, the Bible has A LOT to say in the exact opposite. There are people that believe that when one surrenders & submits their lives to Jesus, they pick up their Cross & follow Him (Matt 16:24-26) then they should not have to suffer at all. The Bible actually shows that there is a grand purpose for our suffering.
We continue our series titled: ‘The Bible Doesn’t Say That’ with Part 2 of “you can’t judge me or my lifestyle’ Today’s message can be a bit controversial. The topic & phrase is a very hot-button topic that is thrown around by unbelievers & believers alike. Are Christians allowed to judge other people and their actions, words, & lifestyles? What does the Bible say about ‘judging’ others? Part 2 tackles the main emphasis of Jesus’ teaching in Matt. 7:1-6, self-evaluation.
The Bible Doesn’t Say That: You Can’t Judge My Lifestyle We continue our series titled: ‘The Bible Doesn’t Say That’. Today’s message can be a bit controversial. The topic & phrase is a very hot-button topic that is thrown around by unbelievers & believers alike. Are Christians allowed to judge other people and their actions, words, & lifestyles? What does the Bible say about ‘judging’ others? Today’s message in this series is: ‘you can’t judge me or my lifestyle”
Happy Mother’s Day. Our guest speaker this morning is Meghan Isaacs, & she is going to talk about 2 ladies that are mentioned only one time in the Old Testament. Most people would not know who they were in a game of Bible trivia, but God used these 2 ladies very powerfully to fulfill His plan. We can all be challenged and learn something from the example of these 2 almost overlooked ladies. Be encouraged today, God uses our weaknesses for His glory.
Pastor Greg continues his new series called: “The Bible Doesn’t Say That” by talking about a very controversial doctrine that is being taught in churches today. This doctrine states: “Every Christian should be ‘healthy, wealthy, & wise….er, comfortable”. Does the Bible really teach this or does the Word of God instruct us in a different way? The Apostle Paul answers this question in his letter to Timothy and to the Philippian church.
Today we start a new series about phrases we think are in the Bible but are actually not. So we will examine what God’s Word actually says.
Be A Good ReflectionThis morning we talk about THE LIGHT!!!! There are 2 important things about light: 1-it dispels the darkness around it, and 2- it reflects off of other objects. We can learn a very valuable spiritual lesson regarding THE LIGHT, Jesus Christ and what it means for us today.
Fearfully & Wonderfully MadeThis morning we unpack a very popular and well known Scripture: Psalm 139:14. This verse has been quoted often, but today we dive deeper into the context of what it truly means to be wonderfully made AND fearfully made at the same time. We typically understand what being ‘wonderfully made’ means, but we don’t often think about the flipside of that phrase: being ‘fearfully’ made. The psalmist gives us a stark reminder with that phrase and it is a very important one indeed.
God’s Attitude Towards UsSometimes life gets us down and we get hard on ourselves. There are many times in our journey of faith as a disciple of Jesus that we get the ‘spiritual blues’ and experience ‘spiritual Mondays’. When this happens we can sort of forget how God truly feels about us. Our enemy also wants us to have a distorted view of how God truly feels about us. We learn the truths of God’s feelings towards us from the Old Testament prophet Zephaniah. When we know these truths, they can be anchors for our souls.
Easter 2024: The ‘Pangs’ Are LoosedCHRIST IS RISEN!!! Today’s message expounds on super profound words from the Apostle Peter in Acts 2:24. Death could not hold Christ down. Christ faced death and conquered it we are are promised that we will too. God loosened the pangs of death and now, everyday for the believer in Christ, IS RESURRECTION DAY!!!
Our Mercy SeatToday is Palm Sunday and we are going to focus on Jesus & the Cross. There are many problems in our society today that can be blamed on all types of things, but there is actually one problem behind it all: our sin. God has a solution for this problem and it’s the propitiation of Jesus Christ. Jesus has become our ‘mercy seat’ where we can meet with God.
Spring CleaningSpring cleaning is upon us!!! Most people feel the urge to clean the house, clean the garage, & clean the yard every spring. Clean up the place and throw things away, repair things that need to be fixed, & not plateau or get settled with the mundane. Most people like a clean house. This can apply to us spiritually as well. We need to spiritually ‘clean the house’ often. ‘Spiritual cleanliness is next to Godliness”. Today we look at what God’s Word says about this topic.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
'Hello, My Name is: God : ‘Jehovah-Shammah' Part 2This morning Pastor Greg discusses: Jehovah-Shammah, Part 2. This message references an eternal aspect of the truth of the meaning of Jehovah-Shammah. Pastor Greg dives into the eternal inheritance of what is waiting for those who put their trust in Jesus Christ and believe on Him for salvation. When we hold to the truths about our future found in Scripture, it can help us through any test & trial that we might face.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
'Hello, My Name is: God : ‘Jehovah-Shammah'This morning Pastor Greg closes out our 'Hello, My Name Is: God" series by talking about the last revealed name of God in the Old Testament. Although it is the last name revealed in the Old Testament, the truth of this characteristic of God has been there since the very beginning and it is a truth that we can hold onto even now and going into our eternal future. Today we discuss: Jehovah-Shammah.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah Rohi'Today we find one of the names of God from one of the most popular and well-known verses in the Bible. This verse has brought a great amount of comfort and strength to many people for many years. Today we talk about Jehovah Rohi as we unpack the 23 Psalm.
'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah Tsidkenu'
Good morning, today Pastor Jonathan talks about Jehovah-Tsidkenu in our “Hello, My Name Is: God’ message series. This name was revealed to the Old Testament character Jeremiah and we learn that our righteousness comes only from God and not from anything we do.
'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah Shalom'
Good morning, today Pastor Greg talks about Jehovah-Shalom in our “Hello, My Name Is: God’ message series. This name was revealed to the Old Testament character Gideon and we learn that we can be a lot like him in our lives: full of excuses and complaints. We all need peace in our lives and hearts, but true and lasting peace can only be found in the person of Jesus Christ
Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
This morning Pastor Greg unveils another revealed name of God. This one is found in the Old Testament Book of Leviticus and deals with a subject that some do not seem to want to talk about. The subject of sanctification and being holy strikes hard against our flesh, yet this is a very important element that has to be in every believer’s life. We are called by God Himself to be holy like He is holy. This morning we unpack the name of God: Jehovah M’Kadesh.
'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah-Nissi'
We continue our series on the various names of God by talking about Jehovah-Nissi, the Lordis my banner. Banners or standards were historically very significant in times of conflict and battle. They were where the soldiers or troops would rally behind and seeing them would give them courage because they were reminded who they were fighting for. We can even say that it was their identity on the battlefield. We are fighting a war in 2 fronts spiritually, and we have a banner that we run to and rally behind. His name is Jehovah-Nissi.
January 21th, 2024 | Hello, My Name is: God | Exodus 15:22-27'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah-Rapha'Today we talk about the subject of healing by learning about the revealed name of God: Jehovah-Rapha. The Israelites learned that God was their healer by encountering a very discouraging circumstance in Exodus 15:22-27. God had just miraculously delivered them from Egyptian bondage and miraculously saved them at the Red Sea and now God was going to teach them a lesson regarding healing. Jehovah-Rapha STILL HEALS TODAY. There is a condition though: we are to be HIS.
'Hello, My Name is: God : Jehovah-Jireh'Today Pastor Greg begins to talk about the compound-covenant names of God. These namesare very personal and relational to His children. This morning we unpack a theme that hits hard against our human nature & pride: surrender. We see this word and attitude exemplified in the lives of the Israelite patriarch Abraham & his son Isaac in Genesis 22. We pray that you are challenged by today’s messageCreek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
'Hello, My Name is: God : El Shaddai'We jump back into discussing the various names that God has revealed Himself to us in Scripture today. Today Pastor Greg will be talking about the name: El Shaddai and what that means for us today. God has a plan for each and every one of our lives, and El Shaddai will make sure that plan happens and He will fulfill every promise that He has made to us. He is almighty and sufficient. This is an appropriate message for a new year or a time of renewal in your life.
“Hello, My Name is: God” His Name Shall Be Called: Everlasting FatherPastor Greg discusses the final majestic title for our Lord Jesus Christ that the prophet Isaiah gives him in Isaiah 9:6-7: the Everlasting Father. What can this name mean for us as we finish out the year 2023 and begin looking into 2024? What does it mean that Jesus is our ‘Everlasting Father’?
‘Hello My Name is: God’- Jesus, the Prince of Peace
This week we will continue to look deeper at the revealed names of God and what God is telling us about Himself through these names. We will continue to MAGNIFY & EXALT the name of the Lord (Psalm 34:3. God is not distant and far from us. He is close and is I AM: whatever we need and whatever we have need of. We believe in the all-sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus Himself said that He was ‘I AM’ in John 8:58. Everything that we could ever want or ever need is found in “I AM”, namely Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior
December 10, 2023 | “Hello My Name Is: God - Jesus: Wonderful Counselor”| Isaiah 9:1-7, Judges 13:18-19This week we will continue to look deeper at the revealed names of God and what God is telling us about Himself through these names. We will continue to MAGNIFY & EXALT the name of the Lord (Psalm 34:3. God is not distant and far from us. He is close and is I AM: whatever we need and whatever we have need of. We believe in the all-sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus Himself said that He was ‘I AM’ in John 8:58. Everything that we could ever want or ever need is found in “I AM”, namely Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior
This week we will continue to look deeper at the revealed names of God and what God is telling us about Himself through these names. We will continue to MAGNIFY & EXALT the name of the Lord (Psalm 34:3. God is not distant and far from us. He is close and is I AM: whatever we need and whatever we have need of. We believe in the all-sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus Himself said that He was ‘I AM’ in John 8:58. Everything that we could ever want or ever need is found in “I AM”, namely Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior
This week we will continue to look deeper at the revealed names of God and what God is telling us about Himself through these names. We will continue to MAGNIFY & EXALT the name of the Lord (Psalm 34:3. God is not distant and far from us. He is close and is I AM: whatever we need and whatever we have need of. We believe in the all-sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus Himself said that He was ‘I AM’ in John 8:58. Everything that we could ever want or ever need is found in “I AM”, namely Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior
Pastor Greg spends time today talking about the revealed name of God: JEHOVAH, the great ‘I AM”. This is PART 2 and a continuation from last week’s message. Jehovah is God’s personal name and is very relational. Not only is God, Elohim (creator God, sovereign & supreme), and Adonai (our Lord & master), but He is personal and relational (Jehovah). God is not distant and far from us. He is close and is I AM: whatever we need and whatever we have need of. We believe in the all-sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus Himself said that He was ‘I AM’ in John 8:58. Everything that we could ever want or ever need is found in “I AM”, namely Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior
This morning we continue our series unpacking the Names of God. We are going to spend some time understanding the character, nature, and essence of God by learning about the names he has chosen to reveal to us in His Word. We learn his attributes when we learn his name, and when we know God we can truly love Himin a deep and personal way. God is a personal God and wants us to reallly know who he is.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
This morning we continue our series unpacking the Names of God. We are going to spend some time understanding the character, nature, and essence of God by learning about the names he has chosen to reveal to us in His Word. We learn his attributes when we learn his name, and when we know God we can truly love Him in a deep and personal way. God is a personal God and wants us to really know who he is.
This morning we start a new series unpacking the Names of God. We are going to spend time understanding the character, nature, and essence of God by learning about the names that He has chosen to reveal to us in His Word. We learn His attributes when we learn His name, and when we know God we can truly love Him in a deep and personal way. God is a personal God and wants us to really know who He is.
This morning we continue the new series unpacking the Names of God. We are going to spend time understanding the character, nature, and essence of God by learning about the names that He has chosen to reveal to us in His Word. We learn His attributes when we learn His name, and when we know God we can truly love Him in a deep and personal way. God is a personal God and wants us to really know who He is.
This morning we start a new series unpacking the Names of God. We are going to spend time understanding the character, nature, and essence of God by learning about the names that He has chosen to reveal to us in His Word. We learn His attributes when we learn His name, and when we know God we can truly love Him in a deep and personal way. God is a personal God and wants us to really know who He is.
We are creatures of habit and typically run to things that are familiar to us. We shop at the same stores, order the same food, listen to the same playlists, and stick to things that we deem safe, comfortable, and familiar. This can even sneak into our spiritual lives. We see this in the attitude of the Israelites in 2 Chronicles 33. God calls us to more than this and asks us to leave the safety of the familiar and walk wholeheartedly with Him by faith into the unknown as He leads. Let’s leave the familiar and grow in Him.
This New Testament early church was together and in community. We see this as witnessed in Acts 2:44-47. That is our theme this morning: community. Something has seemed to have gotten lost in the church through the past 50 years. The church was the center of community, but sadly our time began to get parceled by many things and church has seemed to be mostly regulated to a 1 and ½ hour window on Sunday mornings. That wasn’t the Lord’s design for His church. There is GREAT value in the church community both on a personal level & corporate level. Pastor Greg is going to talk about ‘stirring’ this morning
Pastor Greg ends the series out of the Old Testament book of Nehemiah this morning by unpacking Nehemiah 6:15-16. We learn 2 very valuable lessons regarding perseverance from Nehemiah and the Israelites in Jerusalem completing the wall in a miraculous time. Perseverance is the call of the Disciple of Jesus Christ. Be encouraged today and be like Jesus and persevere until the very end.
This morning Pastor Greg begins unpacking chapter 4 of the Book of Nehemiah. We continue our series 'the Power of a Godly Vision' by talking about how to overcome ridicule, opposition, and those that are critical towards us as believers pursuing the visions God places on our hearts. This is part 1 of: Ridicule: They are Making Fun of Me.
This morning Pastor Greg begins unpacking chapter 4 of the Book of Nehemiah. We continue our series 'the Power of a Godly Vision' by talking about how to overcome ridicule, opposition, and those that are critical towards us as believers pursuing the visions God places on our hearts. This is part 1 of: Ridicule: They are Making Fun of Me.
This morning we are going to highlight one of our church’s mission statements: being on mission. We are going to highlight the recent mission trip to Ecuador. One of the newest Creekers to go on this mission trip will give a testimony and then Pastor Greg will share his experience and tie it in with Nehemiah in the Old Testament as part of our ongoing series. We are serious about advancing the Kingdom work of Christ through supporting missionaries.
This morning Pastor Greg continues our series on the Power of a Godly vision by unpacking the next 3 gates of the city of Jerusalem that needed work in Nehemiah 3. These gates were very important for safety and health of the people of Jerusalem, and they represent vital aspects that need to be in every believer's life. We will talk about the Dung Gate, Fountain Gate, and Water Gate this morning.
This morning Pastor Greg continues our series on the Power of a Godly vision by unpacking the next 3 gates of the city of Jerusalem that needed work in Nehemiah 3. These gates were very important for safety and health of the people of Jerusalem, and they represent vital aspects that need to be in every believer's life. We will talk about the Dung Gate, Fountain Gate, and Water Gate this morning.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
Thanks for joining us today. We have Youth Pastor Jonathan Stubbs filling in for Pastor Greg who is out on a mission trip to Equador this week. Today we will answer the question, what is required of us for Christ.Creek notes are available on our website under the Live-now tab
This week we take a little turn in our series about the Power of a Godly Vision and talk more about working together in Kingdom Work by looking at Nehemiah 3. God wants a church that is unified and working together. When we look at chapter 3 we see a list of workers that was very diverse, some did much, some did little, some used different talents and abilities, but the most important thing is that they were doing it together and they rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and gates in a miraculous time. God can do the miraculous through us when we offer Him what we have and work together.
This week we take a little turn in our series about the Power of a Godly Vision and talk more about working together in Kingdom Work by looking at Nehemiah 3. God wants a church that is unified and working together. When we look at chapter 3 we see a list of workers that was very diverse, some did much, some did little, some used different talents and abilities, but the most important thing is that they were doing it together and they rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and gates in a miraculous time. God can do the miraculous through us when we offer Him what we have and work together.
We talk about our ‘vision playbook’ this morning in our series: Nehemiah-the Power of a Godly Vision. Every team has a playbook. Many businesses have a playbook for their employees. A playbook is nothing more than a plan or strategy. Listen along as we see how Nehemiah planned accordingly after he received his God-given vision to go and rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem.
Last week Pastor Greg talked about ‘the waiting game’, that time between when you feel God birthing a vision or burden in you but you do not know the ‘when’ nor the ‘how’ of the vision. This week we unpack the prayer that Nehemiah prayed during his waiting time and we learn a valuable prayer guide that we can utilize during our time of developing, character building, and dependence upon the Lord as we, wait.
Welcome to Oso Creek Church. Thank you so much for joining us. We are glad to have you with us virtually. We hope God richly blesses you through this service! .
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Happy Father’s Day. Pastor Greg gives dads, grandads, foster dads, & spiritual dads (as well as all parents) Biblical instruction about what our kids desperately need. We learn this by unpacking the fatherly blessing the Israelite patriarch Isaac gave his son Jacob in Genesis 27. Who do we want affirming our kids? The world will happily step up and give them affirmation if we, and the church, do not do this. There is a spiritual battle that is raging for our kids, and we can do much in the Lord’s power to help them in this battle. This message is titled: The Blessing of Affirmation.
Today we continue our new series about having a Godly vision for your life based on the vision or purpose that God gave Nehemiah in the Old Testament. Last week Pastor Greg spoke on the ‘where’ of a Godly vision; the means and methods that God uses to get a vision to us. This week Pastor Greg talks about the “how’ of a Godly vision and more specifically how to claim your Godly vision. We learn this by examining the actions, reactions, and emotions of Nehemiah when he learns of the situation in Jerusalem. We bless you and pray that you find Jesus closer and nearer in your life.
We unpack a story about a mom in the Old Testament in Genesis 16 this morning on Mother's Day. We see a mom named Hagar go through a lot of affliction simply because she became a mom. We often find ourselves like Hagar being afflicted by many situations in life and it makes us want to run away and hide in the wilderness like she did. Where was her hope? Where is our hope? We find out that all of our hope is in the 'God who sees me". We pray that you are encouraged this morning by God's Word. Join us this morning as we dig into God's pure calling in our life.
Today we learn a great lesson about expectation from the story of the lame beggar found in Acts 3:1-10. What are you expecting from God in your life, in your family, & in your church? Are you more like the people of Jesus' hometown in Matthew 13-53-38 where they did not expect anything from Jesus and they did not believe? Jesus was limited in His ministry there because of their unbelief. We talk about 6 expectations that every believer should have in this message. Let's believe and expect big things from God.
This morning Pastor Greg continues with the text from Acts 1:1-11 with a message about Christ's Ascension and Christ's return. Last week Pastor Greg unpacked the reason why Jesus ascended back into heaven. This week he talks about WHY Jesus is returning and WHO Jesus is returning for. We pray that you are blessed and encouraged and that you live with an expectancy of His return.Be sure to visit our website at https://www.osocreek.org/live-stream
Today Pastor Greg begins a 2 week message that unpacks the next 2 events on Christ's timeline after the Cross and the Resurrection. He uses Acts 1:1-11 and talks about the Ascension of Christ and the Return of Christ. We should get comfort, hope, and encouragement from the Ascension and Return of ChristBe sure to visit our website at https://www.osocreek.org/live-stream
Christ is Risen!! We celebrate Jesus this morning and all that He accomplished. The Apostle Paul talks in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 about how Christ appeared to many of His followers and eve Paul Himself after the Resurrection. Today Pastor Greg speaks about this in 'the Great Appearance'. We pray that you are blessed and feel God's presence in our online service. Thank you for joining us and being with us.Be sure to visit our website at https://www.osocreek.org/live-stream
Welcome to the Fellowship of Oso Creek where today we take a look at the starting line and where to keep our sights. Have a beautiful Sunday!
Welcome to the Fellowship of Oso Creek where today we take a look at the starting line and where to keep our sights.
Have a beautiful Sunday!