Oakwood Community Church: Recent Episodes
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Lead Pastor Don Jackson gives a stand-alone message this week in honor of Thanksgiving. In this message, Pastor Don helps us understand what it means to sacrifice as a believer in Christ as we abide in Him.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 4. In this message, PD helps us see the true meaning of the well-known verse, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength" [Philippians 4:13].Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 4. In this message, PD leads us through Paul's words which tell us how we can have peace even when our world seems to be full of chaos and conflict.Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, and Cornerstone University student Cole Moore, gives a message on 2 Peter, Chapter 1. Cole explains Paul's words on how to grow in our faith and in our likeness to Christ.Notes: 1) No online message notes today. 2) We apologize that, due to technical difficulties, the first part of the service was cut off.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 3 & 4. In this message, PD shares Paul's words on putting our confidence in Christ instead of in our own credentials.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 2. In this message, PD shares how Timothy and Epaphroditus are wonderful examples for us as believers.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones continues the James series with a message titled, Power of the Tongue.Preaching from James Chapter 3, Pastor Ted encourages us to reflect on how we use our tongues as we interact with others. The best way to tame our tongues is to soak in God's Word and participate as He continually transforms our minds and hearts.NOTE: The audio went out a few times for brief periods. We apologize for this technical issue.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 2. In this message, PD explains what it means to "work out" our salvation with "fear and trembling". As we do this, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we shine like stars!
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 1 & 2. In this message, PD explains Paul's joy which comes from faith in God as well as the sufferring he and others experienced for Christ's sake. If we suffer any hardship as a result of witnessing to others about Jesus, we can have joy in the fact that "we are doing it"!!Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues in the JOY/FULL series in the book of Philippians, Chapter 1. In this message, PD speaks of Paul's joy which he posesses despite great trials. Paul's source of joy is The LORD and in doing His good work.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) begins a new series on the book of Philippians titled, JOY/FULL'. In this first message of the series, PD speaks of Paul's joy which is from The LORD and which every believer in Jesus Christ receives. Paul demonstrates how this joy can be experienced at all times, regardless of our circumstances.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson gives a stand-alone message this week based on Revelation 3:14-22. In this message, Pastor Don encourages us to take steps to be effective for God's Kingdom.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson gives a stand-alone message this week based on Jeremiah 17:7-8. In this message, Pastor Don helps us understand what it means to THRIVE as a believer in Christ and as a member of a chuch family.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues the 'Wolves' series on the book of Jude. This week's scripture passage is Jude, verses 24-25. PD explains the many ways God loves us and keeps us in His care.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues the 'Wolves' series on the book of Jude. This week's scripture passage is Jude, verses 22-23. PD explains how we are to interact with people who are doubting or who have not yet been saved.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) continues the 'Wolves' series on the book of Jude. This week's scripture passage is Jude, verses 17-21. PD explains how this passage is a warning to the chuch to watch out for false teachers who are divisive and who follow their own desires over the Word of God. PD gives practical ways we can keep ourselves in God's love.Online Message Notes
Summer Intern, Cole Moore preaches on Philippians 2:12-16. Cole explains the importance of living a life that reflects Christ; something that is only possible with the Spirit of God living in us.Note: No notes this week
Summer Intern, Cole Moore preaches on Philippians 2:1-11. Cole explains the importance of humility in every believer and shows how Jesus was the ultimate example of humility.Note: No notes this week
Pastor Ted Jones continues the James series with a message titled, Dead or Alive. Preaching from James Chapter 2, Pastor Ted encourages us to contemplate whether we have true faith in Christ which is demonstrated by a tranformed life and obedience to God (faith in action).NOTE: The audio went out twice for a few minutes but came back on each time.Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson gives an introduction to the book of Jude and explains the importance of facts, faith and forgiveness in the Christian life.(no message notes today)
Today was a special day at Oakwood Community Church. The Youth of our church lead us in worhip. Two young men gave inspiring messages from the Word of God and one young lady spoke about how youth ministry at Oakwood has impacted her life. We had youth also serving in Technology and in Children's Ministry. We are so Blessed to have godly young people serving and growing in Christ at Oakwood.There are no online message notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled, Brave. In this message, Pastor Don explains the meaning of Daniel, Chapter 7, which can be difficult to understand. Daniel's dream ultimately points toward God and helps us to see the wisdom of letting God be the sovereign Lord of our lives.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor, Don Jackson continues the 'Brave' series in Daniel, Chapter 6. In this scripture passage, we see how Daniel modeled consistency and steadfastness, even to the point of ending up in a lion's den! Pastor Don walks us through this passage, giving details and insights which bring the story alive.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the 'Brave' series in the book of Daniel. Preaching from Daniel Chapter 5, Pastor Don implores us to learn about God's holiness and sovereignty through God's lesson to a king in this amazing Old Testament story.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones continues in the series on the book of James. In this message, Pastor Ted walks us through Jame's teachings on favoritism. He encourages believers not to judge each other based on outward appearance, but instead to focus on getting to know others and on giving our love and support to each other.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor, Don Jackson gives a message with a focus on unity in God's church. Rather than focusing on labels we tend to use for various churches, we are called to unify as believers in Jesus Christ to help each other and to reflect God's light to the lost.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled 'Brave'. In this message, Pastor Don teaches about King Nebuchadnezzar; about how God exposed his pride, warned him and then humbled him- all in the hopes of bringing him to salvation.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Brave series in Daniel, Chapter 3. In this message, Pastor Don walks us through this dramatic and inspiring scripture passage. We see an amazing example of obedience to God and how this act displayed God's power and glory.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones continues the James series in James, Chapter 1. In this message, Pastor Ted helps us understand the importance of reading the Word, taking time to learn from the Word, and then being intentional about doing what it says.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series on the book of Daniel titled, 'Brave'. In this message, Pastor Don explains the significant points related to Daniel's interpretation of a King's dream. With God's help, Daniel was able save himself and his friends. The same God is in heaven today and we can rely on Him.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled, 'Brave'. In this message, Pastor Don encourages us to read God's Word, The Bible, so that we discern right from wrong in today's world.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new series today titled, 'Brave'. In this message, Pastor Don shows how Daniel can inspire us to live in this world as Christians, putting our focus on God and our eternal home with Him.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones continues in the 'James' series with a message on temptation. Pastor Ted uses the book of James, Chapter 1 and other scriptures to teach about what temptation is and what tools God gives us to resist the temptations in our daily lives.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson concludes the 'Made New' series as he shares scriptures that explain what it means to be Made New In Christ. What joyous news this is!Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, Rabbi Jerry Weinstein leads us through the rich symbolism of the passover meal, showing us how the elements point toward Jesus, The Messiah.Note: No online message notes this week.
NOTE: At video minute mark 50:19, we lost audio for about 5 minutes.Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the Easter series titled, Made New. Pastor Don, preaching from James Chapter 2, explains the relationship between faith in Jesus and evidence of the transformation ("works") in our lives.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled, MADE NEW. In this message, Pastor Don helps us understand what it means to be part of God's family and part of the family at Oakwood Community Church.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson (PD) starts a new series for Easter titled, "Made New". In today's message, PD shows us how we can live with a forward facing mindset instead of focusing on our past guilt and shame. While we have worldly consequences for sin, we have great hope through faith in Jesus; that we can be washed clean of our sin and move forward with a new mindset of who we are in Christ.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones continues the series on the book of James in Chapter 1. Pastor Ted teaches on the "paradox of trials" that we find in the scriptures and encourages us with the hope we ultimately have in Christ.Online Message Notes
Assistant Pastor, Ted Jones gives a message titled, Help For Your Troubles. Each of us face troubles in our lives. Pastor Ted encourages us through James 1:5-8 that as believers, we can trust God to give us wisdom in all circumstances.Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, Jeff Totten is from SCORE Ministries and is the Detroit Tigers Chaplan. Jeff uses his experience working to minister to athletes to illustrate how we can minister to others by looking UPWARD, INWARD and OUTWARD.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson walks us through what the Bible says about witnessing to people about the Gospel. He shares one method of marking key scriptures in the Bible.Click Here for 'Marking Your Bible' for Soul Winning
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled, Dive In. In this message, Pastor Don uses a "powerful" demonstration to illustrate the importance of community in God's church.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues in the series titled, Dive In. In this message, Pastor Don helps us understand that the first step in developing a rich and fruitful prayer life is coming to know our dependence on God. As we understand more of God's almighty power and grace in our lives, we learn to go to Him in prayer.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ted Jones preaches from the book of James, Chapter 1, helping us to understand how to live in the valleys we all experience in life. Pastor Ted explains how James encourages us in this passage; that we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, choose to face each challenge with an attitude that honors God and helps us grow in Spiritual maturity.Online Message Notes
Pastor Don (PD) continues in the series titled, Dive In. This week, PD uses several scripture passages to equip and encourage believers to live according to God's Word, putting off sin to seek long term soul pleasure.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson emplores each person to Dive In to living a life of following our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson, Assistant Pastor, Ted Jones and Elder, Jim Bongiorno review year at Oakwood Community Church and share plans and goals for 2024.Note: There are no message notes this week.
Enjoy our Christmas Eve Candlelight service as we celebrate the birth of our LORD, Jesus Christ.Note: No message notes this week
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Christmas series with a message titled, Walk Humbly. Pastor Don gives examples from scripture of times when people walked humbly with God and times when they did not. Pastor Don encourages us to look to Jesus as the perfect example of humility.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Love Mercy. Pastor Don (PD) leads us through many scripture passages to show how God is perfectly just and yet wonderfully merciful. As Spirit-filled people, we are called to be merciful and loving to others, even as we recognize the importance of justice.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new series called, "What God Wants For Christmas". Pastor Don reviews several scripture passages which reveal that God wants us to live our daily lives with justice, acting morally right to everyone.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson reminds us to be grateful to God for the good things in our lives. Living with a grateful perspective helps release us from anxiety and is pleasing to our LORD.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series in Ephesians, Chapter 6. In this message, Pastor Don explains how we are not at war with people, but instead are part of a spiritual war which is being waged against God. We are called to use the Armor of God to stand firm!Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesian series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9. Pastor Don acknowledges there are often misunderstandings with this challenging scripture passage. Pastor Don walks us through this portion of Paul's letter to the Ephesians and explains God's planned roles and responsbilities for all members of the Christian family. We can trust that God's way is the best way and that He will equip us to walk like Jesus.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series with a message titled, Walk This Way (Unfailing Love). Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 5, Pastor Don teaches the words of Paul who instructs us to walk in the love, light and wisdom of God.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians in Chapter 4. Pastor Don explains how we are empowered by God to walk in His ways. As we walk, God continues to help us learn and grow. He helps us resist our old, sinful ways which becomes easier when we understand He has made us righteous through His Son, Jesus Christ.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series with a message titled, Equipped To Serve In A Community Of Unity. Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 4, Pastor Don implores each member of the church body to grow and to serve using the gifts given to them by God. As we grow in Christ and serve, we become more effective in carrying out God's mission here on earth.
Guest Speaker, Cole Moore is a Junior at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has been part of the Oakwood Church family since childhood. Cole's message, based on Ephesians, Chapter 4, implores every believer to live out our faith to love and serve others. Cole helps us understand this this only possible in a person who sees our sinfulness and our need for Christ. Once we are humbled by this truth, we can truly model the heart of Christ and put others first.NOTE: There are no message notes this week
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series in Ephesians, Chapter 3. This week's Big Idea is Rooted Established In Love. Pastor Don (PD) explains how this scripture passage is inviting people to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ. PD then goes on to give a complete and clear gospel message so the lost can be saved and the saved can rest in the finished work of Christ.PLEASE NOTE audio was lost for a few minutes twice during the message.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series in Ephesians, Chapter 2. In this scripture passage, it is made clear that all are dead in our sins until we are brought to life by God's grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series with a message titled, The Power, People Preeminence of God. Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains Jesus' finished work on the cross and how each believer has the power of Christ in us.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Ephesians series with a message titled, Blessings!. Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 1, Pastor Don reminds us how very Blessed we are to be loved and saved by God.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins a new series on the Book of Ephesians. Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 1, Pastor Don encourages us to follow Paul's instructions to lead Gospel centered lives, full of God's grace and peace. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson gives an encouraging message today about the stories in Mark, Chapter 6. We are reminded to stay close to the LORD, keeping our eyes and our hearts fixed on Him.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson concludes the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 16. Pastor Don explains this final chapter of the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul begins this section of his letter with greetings, honoring many servants of Christ by name. He then gives guidance to the early church and ends with the hopeful truth of God's glory and joy. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 15. In this scripture passage, we get a glimpse into Paul's real life ministry - his passions, plans and prayers. Oakwood App Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 15. Pastor Don walks us through this passage, explaining how Paul shows the many ways we can love to each other and how this love is possible only with the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 14. This week's Big Idea is Build Up...Don't Trip Up. In this scripture passage, we see how Paul's teaches believers about loving others. We are called to build each other up in love.
Pastor Ross Martello is the Youth Pastor of Emmanuel Church in Flint, Michigan and the Board President of Amplify Michigan, a ministry for teens in the greater Flint area. Pastor Ross' message today impores all believers to go out and engage in our communities and share the gospel. Pastor Ross shares the future vision of the Amplify Michigan Ministry which seeks to help teens find their identity and purpose in their creator. There are no message notes this week.
Guest Speaker, and Church Elder Bruce Parris gives a message titled, Til You Can't. Preaching through various scripture passages, Bruce explains how we can live abundantly through God and how we can pray with expectant hearts. There are no message notes this week.
This week's message is by Church Elder, Doug Schultz. Doug uses his family's experiences with sailing to illustrate how God leads us in smooth waters and in the storms of our lives. Note: There are no message notes this week.
Tim & Katie Cole of TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Japan) share how the LORD led them to Japan to share the gospel and to serve people. Tim encourages all believers to step out of our comfort zones, whatever those may be, to do the work of Christ - the fruit of which will last for all eternity in God's Kingdom.
Pastor Don (PD) concludes the series titled "Gifted". Preaching from Romans, Chapter 12, PD reviews more spiritual gifts and encourages people to take an assessment to understand how they may be gifted to serve God and others.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Gifted series with a message titled, Spiritual Gifts - What Are They?. Preaching from Romans Chapter 12 and other passages, Pastor Don explains what the gifts are so that we may better understand better how we can serve God and each other. There are no online notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Gifted series with a message titled, Spiritual Gifts - From Where and For What?. Preaching from 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, Pastor Don explains who gives spiritual gifts to believers and how we are to use the gifts to love and serve others. Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson (PD) begins a new four-part series on Spiritual Gifts. PD explains how each believer, using their gifts from the Holy Spirit, can serve together as the body of Christ. Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson leads us through Matthew, Chapter 1 to illustrate how it is important to understand our past and to have hope for the future.Note: No online message notes this week.
Pastor Don (PD) helps us remember those who gave their lives for our freedom on this Memorial Day. Then, beginning in Joshua, Chapter 4, PD explains how God helps us gain an everlasting freedom through the gift of salvation.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 13. In today's message, Pastor Don explains what God's love looks like as we live it out in our lives, loving and serving others.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 13:1-7. In this week's message, Pastor Don walks us through the Biblical teaching of how we, as Christians, should live with regards to government and others who have authority over us.Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson continues in the Roman series with a message titled, "Love Without Limts!". In this message, we learn how we can love others sacrificially and supernaturally.Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson continues with the Roman series in Chapter 12. PD explains how the scriptures call us to love, focusing on others' needs instead of ourselves and without hypocrisy.
Pastor Don Jackson concludes the Easter series with a message based on Matthew 28:19-20. We are called to love all people by sharing the Gospel and by making disciples who will also share the Gospel.Online Message Notes
Why, as saved people who love The LORD, do we keep sinning ? Pastor Don Jackson answers this question as we continue in the series titled, "The Implications Of Easter". The key passage this week is Romans 8:10-15. Pastor Don helps us understand how we can resist temptation - because of God's love and strength.Online Message Notes
PD continues in the series titled, "The Implications of Easter". On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. PD explains how we can get new life and living hope through faith in Jesus which is evidenced by a life radically transformed by Him.Online Message Notes
Good Friday is a special day of reflection. Today Pastor Don preached from the book of Mark, chapter 15, reflecting on what Jesus accomplished by His death on the cross.No message notes today.
Pastor Don Jackson ("PD") begins a new series entitled, "The Implications Of Easter". In this message, PD points to John Chapter 25 and Genesis Chapter 3 to help us understand the origin of sin. This is foundational in order for us to understand why we need the Blessed Savior, Jesus Christ.Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, and Prison Ministry Pastor Wally Rose, gives a message titled, The Least Of These. Preaching from Matthew Chapter 25, Pastor Rose explains how God provides believers with everything we need to serve others. We are called and motivated by His love and His Spirit.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 12, verses 3-8. PD explains how God gifts each believer with Spiritual gifts which allow us to humbly work together as a believing family to serve God and each other.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 12. Pastor Don uses Romans 12:1-2 and many other scripture verses to explain the beautiful transformation that happens in the hearts of those who have come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 11:16-32. This week's Big Idea is The Great Reach Of The Mercy Of God. PD explains that everyone, Jew and non-Jew alike, can only be "grafted" into God's family by belief in Jesus as our LORD and Savior.Online Message Notes
Guest Pastor Doug Schmidt gives a message titled, "All Things New". Preaching from Isaiah Chapter 65, Pastor Doug talks about the many ways God can fix broken things in this world and how He will ultimately usher in His new Kingdom.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 11, verses 1-15. In this scripture passage, we see how Paul is emploring his Jewish community to embrace Jesus. Paul hopes the Jewish people will follow the example set by the Gentiles who are embracing salvation.Online Message Notes
Pastor Ben Elliott continues the Romans series with a message titled, We Have Been Rescued!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 9 10, Pastor Ben gives us the simple equation of the Gospel and implores us to share it with others.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 9. This week's Big Idea is The Lesson Of Israel Is Taught Through Difficult Questions. As Pastor Don explains this difficult scripture passage, we gain more understanding about God's character and about what is expected of each of us as we love, serve and thank God for His grace and mercy.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series in Romans, Chapter 9. This week's Big Idea is The True Believer Is Tremendously Burdened For Those Totally Blinded. In this scripture passage, we see how Paul's heart is grieved for his fellow Jews who did not accept Jesus as God or as The Messiah.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, I Cannot Be Disconnected From God's Love!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Don explains how God loves us now, how He helps us in all our struggles, and how nothing can separate us from His love.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Vital Questions For My Security!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Don explains the amazing good news of eternal security for believers in Christ Jesus.Online Message Notes
Elder Jim Bongiorno provides the Biblical basis for prayer and explains how we can develop a rich prayer life and build our relationship with God.Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson and Elder Jim Bongiorno give the annual State Of The Church address.There are no online notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson speaks about the ultimate gift exchange - give God your FAITH and He will give you SALVATION!
Enjoy this candlelight service where we celebrate some of God's precious gifts - Hope, Joy, Love and Peace!Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Gift Exchange series with a message titled, Grief For Joy. Preaching from Psalm 30, Pastor Don helps us understand how to live with the reality of grief in our lives, and reminds us of the promise of heaven where grief will be no more.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Gift Exchange series with a message titled, Healing For Hurt. Preaching from 2 Corinthians Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains the many ways God comforts us and heals our hurts. We can feel confident and at peace when we give our hurts to God.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts the Christmas series with a message titled, Peace For Worry. Preaching from Matthew Chapter 6, Pastor Don defines "worry" and then shows how we can go to God, Trust Him, and find His peace.Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson gives a message titled, Thanksliving. The scriptures implore us not to live our days grumbing and disputing. But instead, remember with gratitude that God's Spirit never leaves us, and we can let His light shine in this dark world. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Our Salvation Is Secure. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Don leads us through a challenging section of scripture on predestination. He explains how the scriptures tell us that all are called by God. The salvation of born again believers is secured not by our deeds, but by God. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Adopted: Identity Inheritance. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Don explains the scriptures that show us who we are as believers in Christ. Once we have been adopted by God, we have a new identity and we are secure in Him. Online Message Notes
Pastor Ben Elliott continues the Romans series with a message titled, Depend On The Spirit!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Ben explains how we can depend on The Holy Spirit in every believer to guide us in His wisdom and even to pray on our behalf! There are no Online Message Notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Set Free To Really Live!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 8, Pastor Don explains how, once we are born again, the Spirit works in us to help us live in His ways. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Ben Elliott continues the Romans series with a message titled, Grace Is Greater!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 7, Pastor Ben explains how God's grace exceeds and is greater in magnitude than any and all of our shortcomings and failures. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, The Old Has Gone...The New Has Arrived!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 6, Pastor Don explains how we die to sin when we are born to new life in Christ. Online Message Notes
In today's service, Pastor Don gave a short message on missions and how each of us is called to share the Gospel Message whether we go or stay. Pastor Don's message was followed by an update from missionaries "DD" which was not recorded for security reasons. There are no Online Message Notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Just Love series with a message titled, God Will Humble The Heart Of Pride!. Preaching from Nahum Chapter 3, Pastor Don shows how pride lead to the humbling of Nineveh. This should lead each of us to check ourselves for the presence of pride and train our minds with Christ's help to put others before ourselves. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Just Love series with a message titled, Two Different Destinies: Destruction or Restoration . Preaching from Nahum Chapter 2, Pastor Don teaches how God works to help all find Him. For God wants no one to perish! Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Just Love series. Preaching from Nahum Chaper 1, Pastor Don explains how no man can thward God's plans. Even when things seem to be going wrong, we can rest assured that God reigns over all. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new 4-part series called, Just Love. Preaching from the book of Nahum Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains how God is perfectly just and also perfectly loving.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, As In Adam...So In Christ!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 5, Pastor Don explains the meaning behind being born in Adam and how through Jesus' death and resurrection we are made alive in Him. Online Message Notes
Pastor Don Jackson preaches on the promises in scripture which assure us that God will never leave nor forsake His children.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, A Believer's Hope!. Preaching from Romans Chapter 5, Pastor Don talks about the great hope we have in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Walk By Faith Not By Sight. Preaching from Romans Chapter 4, Pastor Don explains the key role faith plays in our salvation.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, 'Sola Fide' Justification By Faith Alone. Preaching from Romas Chapter 3 and 4, Pastor Don explains how we can be saved and justified through faith.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, I Once Was Lost BUT NOW I Am Found. Preaching from Romas Chapter 3, Pastor Don explains how we, as sinners, can be saved and made righteous throught our Savior, Jesus Christ according to God's great plan.
Pastor Ben Elliott completed his two-part message series titled, When Life Hurts - The Story of Job. This week, Pastor Ben pointed to Jesus as the only true solution to sufferring in this world.
Pastor Ben Elliott preached on Job Chapter 1 with a message titled, "When Life Hurts. Pastor Ben helped us understand the book of Job in the context of sufferring we see and experience in this world.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Elephant In The Room series with a message titled, Man's View of Sexuality is Broken and Twisted. Pastor Don uses scripture to teach God's intent for human sexuality and encourages us to turn from anything that is not according to God's design for us.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Elephant In The Room series with a message titled, God Created Human Sexuality. Pastor Don uses scripture to teach God's intent for human sexuality and encourages us to turn from anything that is not according to God's design for us.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Elephant In The Room series with a message titled, Worldview 101. Pastor Don explains how to find Truth in God's Word. He also emplores the church to focus on helping others find Jesus instead of fighting against those who don't yet have a Biblical Worldview.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Elephant In The Room series with a message titled, Pro Abundant Life. Pastor Don teaches what the Bible says about abortion and uses Jesus' example to guide us to living with compasion toward others, always remembering the importance of the Gospel.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new series called, "The Elephant In The Room'. Preaching from Mark Chapter 12, Pastor Don clarifies how each person can live in the world and also live in unity with the church body.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson speaks about graditude. Preaching from Psalm 103, Pastor Don explains the many benefits and Blessings that come from living with a grateful heart. Note: The audio goes out while Pastor Don is reading Psalm 103 but it comes back on.
Elder Jim Bongiorno continues the Romans series with a message titled, Guilty as Charged! Now What?. Preaching from Romans Chapter 3, Jim explains how Paul makes it clear that all people are born into sin. The evil in the world gives testimony to this truth. Paul's words show us that our only hope is in Jesus Christ who saves us and transforms our hearts.
Elder Bruce Parris continues the Romans series with a message titled, Heart Condition. Preaching from Romans Chapter 2, Bruce explains how Paul was helping the Jewish people to understand why they could not obtain salvation through lawkeeping. The same principle applies to us today - we need Jesus!
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, "I Fought The Law And The Law Won". PD shares how the Apostle Paul lays out how ALL people are convicted of sin; the Jews by the law and the Gentiles by their own conscience which is from God. Our imperfection shows our need for a perfect Savior.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romas series with a message titled, The Righteous Judge Shows No Favoritism. Preaching from Romas Chapter 2, Pastor Don explains the importance of recogizing we all sin and need God's saving grace.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Despicable Me. Preaching from Romans Chapter 1, Pastor Don reminds us of our sin problem, setting the foundation for the gospel message to come.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, No Excuses. Preaching from Romans Chapter 1, Pastor Don teaches how God reveals Himself through His creation, giving all people the chance to acknowledge and worship Him.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson concludes the Easter series with a message titled, Jesus Is...The Savior Who Stands. Preaching from Luke Chapter 24, Pastor Don talks about some of the many ways Jesus stood for us, including at the cross and when He physically stood and walked out of the tomb on Easter day.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Easter series with a message titled, Jesus Is...The Deliverer Who Dies. Preaching from Mark Chapter 15, Pastor Don explains the reasons Jesus chose to go to the cross.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Easter series with a message titled, Jesus Is...The Shepherd Who Serves. Preaching from John Chapter 13, Pastor Don dives deep into the meaning of Jesus washing the disciples' feet at the last supper.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins the celebration of Easter with part one of a five-part series Titled, "Jesus Is...The Son Who Sleeps. Preaching from Luke Chapter 2 and Mark Chapter 4, Pastor Don speaks about how God demonstrates His wisdom and providence by sending Jesus to join humanity physically as an infant, dependent on God's plan to care for Him and to help Him to complete His mission on earth.
Pastor Ben Elliott preaches from Genesis Chapter 1 with a message titled, Who Am I?. Pastor Ben encourages each of us to understand and live by our true identity which is in Christ alone. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Proclaim Unashamed...The Gospel Is The Difference Maker. Preaching from Romans Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains how salvation comes from not only head knowledge but also a believing and surrendered heart. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Romans series with a message titled, Paul Demonstrates The Heart Of A Believer. Continuing in Romas Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains how Paul models the heart of a believer in this introductory section of the book of Romans. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new series on the book of Romans with a message titled, The Gospel Of God. Pastor Don gives an overview of Romans, discusses the main themes of the book and speaks to the great impact the book has had on the church. The scripture focus today was on the beginning of Chapter 1 - Paul's introduction. Online Message Notes
Pastor Ben Elliott was today's speaker with a message titled, How We Live. Pastor Elliott taught on how a saved life results in transformation and how faith is expressed in action. Online Message Notes
Elder Jeff Moore presented a message titled, The Power Of Yet. Preaching from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 12, Jeff showed God's design for gifting His people to love and encourage others and to share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson finishes the message series on prayer with a message titled, God's Best. Preaching from Philippians Chapter 1, Pastor Don explains how knowing God helps guide us in our lives. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the series on Prayer with a message titled, Live In Unity. Preaching from Romans Chapter 15, Pastor Don teaches about the importance on unity among believers. After building a Biblical foundation for church unity, Pastor Don gives practical steps for how each of us can bring unity to our relationships and to the church. Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, Jeff Totten used examples and scripture to teach about God's love for us. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Prayer series with a message titled, Effectively Evangelize". Preaching from the book of Philemon, Pastor Don discusses common barriers to sharing our faith with others and how to overcome them. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson starts a new series on Prayer with a message titled, Experience Power. Preaching from Ephesians Chapter 3, Pastor Don explains some of Paul's teachings on prayer. We look at common misconceptions about prayer and Pastor Don explains how we can harness the great power of God through our own prayer lives. You can find the message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-149607.html
Lead Pastor gives an update on the State Of The Church and speaks about his vision for the coming year at Oakwood Community Church. There are no written notes this week but feel free to take your own notes as you watch the message.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson finishes the Wonder Of Christmas series with a message titled, The Wonder Of A Name. Preaching from Matthew Chapter 16, Pastor Don explains the wonderful meaning of the name of our Savior, Jesus. Pastor Don speaks of the meaning and importance of names in Biblical times and how believers then and now are given new names in Christ. There are no written notes this week but feel free to take your own notes as you watch the message.
This week's service was mostly filled with worship, readings and inspiring videos. Recorded for you here is a short message from Pastor Don Jackson about what it means to receive the gift of Jesus, our Savior. There were no message notes for this Christmas Eve service.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Wonder Of Christmas series with a message titled, The Wonder Of A Manger. Preaching from Luke Chapter 2, Pastor Don explains the significance of the manger in God's plan and how it is a fitting symbol for Jesus' life and purpose on earth. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Wonder Of Christmas series with a message titled, The Wonder Of A Star. Preaching from Matthew Chapter 2, Pastor Don compares the leading of the star to Gods leading in our lives and how we can bring His light to others. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins a new series entitled, The Wonder of Christmas. Today's message, The Wonder Of A Promise, is based on Isaiah 7:14. Pastor Don encourages us to think about our relationship with God. Is He a God who is a distant observer? No! He is a God who is WITH us. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson helps us to remember some of the many reasons we give thanks to God, even in difficult circumstances. Key passages this week: Deuteronomy 5:1-6, 6:1-9. There are no message notes this week.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson concludes the series on 1 Thessalonians, preaching on verses 5:12-28. What does it mean to walk with others as a Christian? How can we live at peace with our leaders and how can we care for our leaders? Pastor Don addresses these questions and more in this inspiring message. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor, Don Jackson continues to preach from 1 Thessalonians in the series, Holiness and Hope in a Hostile World. This week, Pastor Don shows us what 1 Thessalonians says about the great hope we can have in the promised return of our Savior, Jesus. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Holiness and Hope in a Hostile World series, preaching from 1 Thessalonians 4, explaining our call to live holy and sactified lives. Online Message Notes
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Series on 1 Thessalonians, Holiness and Hope in a Hostile World. This message based on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 is about Christian Fellowship and how Paul expressed his love for the church and the importance of fellowship with each other. Online Message Notes
Guest Speaker, Pastor Doug Schmidt, used scripture to explain three reasons we don't have to be afraid, no matter what is going on in our lives. The focus scripture was Isaiah 43:1-7. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-145297.html
Guest speaker Wally Rose preaches from the book of Ephesians, chapter 5 about letting God's love shine through us as we interact with the world around us. There were no message notes this week.
Big Idea: Christian Imitation: Pleasing To God: Follow The LeaderKey Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins a new 6-week series teaching through the New Testament letter of 1 Thessalonians. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-144276.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series preaching from 1 Kings 18 and challenging us to believe big and pray bold prayers of faith. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-143856.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series, teaching from Ephesians 5:1-17 and challenging us to make the most of the time entrusted to us. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-143495.html.
Pastor Ben Elliott preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:20 and a variety of other biblical passages, challenging and equipping people be able to share the good news of Jesus with others. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-143122.html
Pastor Shane Stec preaches his final message at Oakwood Community Church, teaching from Jesus' final words with His disciples in John 17 & 20 and challenging us to join Jesus on mission in this world and live sent. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-142669.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series challenging us to take steps of faith as God leads. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-142181.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series, challenging us to dream big, but start small. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-141859.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series challenging us to develop Godly habits and discipline in our lives, one step at a time, one day at a time. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-141213.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Win the Day series, teaching about God's rescue of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and challenging us to move forward in faith and trust God even when we can't see the whole path or plan in front of us. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-140945.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins a new series called "Win the Day" at Oakwood Community Church.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson wraps up the Worship, Watch, Warn series teaching about the eternal destiny of believers and unbelievers from Revelation 21-22. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-140278.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 20 about the millennium and final judgment. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-139948.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching about the second coming of Christ in Revelation 19. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-139530.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching about God's judgment in the fall of Babylon in Revelation 17-18. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-139265.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, preaching from Revelation 15-16. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-138757.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 13-14. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-138447.html
Pastor Ben Elliott teaches from various passages in the Gospels, teaching about the importance and purpose of fasting as Jesus taught us to do. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-138076.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 11-12 about God's coming victory over evil. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-137269.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 8-10 and challenging us to urgently share the good news of the Gospel with the world around us. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-136982.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 6-7 reminding us that God is the faithful Judge and warning of us the coming judgment. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-136545.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 4-5 and encouraging us to live in worship of our holy God. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-136148.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, teaching from Revelation 3 and Jesus' last 3 letters to the seven churches. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-135862.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Worship, Watch, Warn series, preaching from Revelation 2 and the first 4 letters to the seven churches of Revelation, challenging us to reflect on what Jesus would say to us and how we she respond. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-135372.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson begins a new message series teaching through Revelation, called "Worship, Watch, Warn!", challenging us to live our lives in light of what Jesus has revealed about Himself. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-135032.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson teaches key principles to interpret Scripture properly as we prepare to start a study of Revelation over the next few months. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-134641.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson preaches a message of hope on Easter Sunday 2021 at Oakwood, reminding us that Jesus love us and walks with us through the joys and trials of life in this world.
Guest Speaker, Pastor Doug Schmidt, who previously pastored Woodside Bible Church and now serves churches and other pastors through Barnabas Ministries teaches at Oakwood's 2021 Good Friday Service.
Pastor Ben Elliott preaches at Oakwood on Palm Sunday, reminding us of who Jesus really is and challenging our unmet and unrealistic expectations of Him. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-133845.html
Pastor Shane Stec teaches from Proverbs, teaching about the structure and purpose of the book and challenging us to pursue God's wisdom and put it into practice. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-133514.html
Lead Pastor Don Jackson teaches during Oakwood's online only worship service on Sunday, March 14, 2021 (due to coronovirus quarantine for Oakwood's staff & leaders), challenging us with the importance and reliability of God's Word.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson wraps up the Come, Lord Jesus series, teaching from 2 Peter 3:1-18 and challenging us with what we should be doing as we eagerly wait for the return of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-132575.html
Roger Sovis, one of Oakwood's Elders, continues the Come, Lord Jesus message series, challenging us from the New Testament letter of Jude to be devoted to knowing God's Word and truth. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-132202.html.
Pastor Shane Stec continues the Come, Lord Jesus series teaching from Paul's 1st letter to the Thessalonians and challenging us to continue advancing in our faith even in the midst of adversity. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-131887.html.
Lead Pastor Don Jackson continues the Come, Lord Jesus series, teaching from Paul's letter to Philemon and challenging us to live a life of love and sacrifice. You can find the online message notes here: https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/39837/note-131471.html.