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August 17, 2025Keyword: Blessing | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:1-3
Keywords give us the ability to be “found” online if we know what we’re searching for. In a Christian’s quest to build the church, Paul provides a host of power-packed terminology to guide his favorite church plant in Ephesus towards becoming complete in Christ by being united to his church and looking for blessing.
Sermon Points:
The Utility of Blessing
The Location of Blessing
The Fountain of Blessing
30 min
August 10, 2025A People of the Book | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
We live in a day where even having a talk about “truth” is incredibly confusing. We have attempted to build a society on the shifting ground of our feelings. But a community that lives by the revealed truth of God’s word simply functions differently. What would it look like to be a “people of the book?”
Sermon Points:
The Bible stands the test of time
The Bible comes with its own power
The Bible is a “word from the outside”
32 min
August 03, 2025Upside Down | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Luke 7:18-35
When Jesus shows up in a life, he overturns all the personal identity markers that used to define his people. This means that you can find yourself in really strange places when you’re following him. How that can be is seen this Sunday in a little scene from the life of John the Baptist.
Sermon Points:
Surprised by Jesus
Founded on Grace
31 min
July 27, 2025Connected | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: James 5:13-16
If we are going to be a church that is a home, that entails being in transparent, intimate relationships with both Jesus and each other. These kind of life-giving relationships require admitting the truth about our messy selves, but a promise of healing and restoration is on the other side.
Sermon Points:
Connected to Jesus
Connected to Jesus’ Body (The Church)
30 min
July 20, 2025Hospitable | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 13:2
God’s people have always had a special relationship with the outsider and the stranger. God says when you serve them, you’re actually serving me. Why is this the case? And how can we find ways to serve and love our communities without having to power through guilt as the only motivation to do so?
Sermon Points:
The Meaning of Hospitality
The Practice of Hospitality
The Heart of Hospitality
31 min
July 13, 2025A Restful Church | Brian Sorgenfrei
Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:27-12:14
If we are going to be the kind of church that looks and feels like Jesus, then there should be something about our body that is restful. A body of Christ removes burdens rather than heaps on burdens and shame. Jesus interaction with Pharisees on the Sabbath presses home this point, in the person of Jesus, people finally find true Sabbath rest. The One who says “come to me and you will find rest” should shape the way Christ Pres functions with each other and in Oxford.
Sermon Points:
Burdening Restlessness
Life Giving Rest
Restful Church
34 min
July 06, 2025Grace Centered | Les Newsom
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 13:2
Every church has a concept that “centers” their activities and gives a sense of purpose and mission for their members. But a church is so complex, how do you know what God would you to make that essential to your church? This week we look into the power of the Gospel to be the power behind everything your church does.
Sermon Points:
A Gospel Centrality
A Gospel Heart
A Gospel Identity
30 min
June 29, 2025Jesus’ Love for Sinners | John Crosby
Scripture Reference: Luke 5:27-32
Sermon Points:
Jesus’ Love Pursues
Jesus’ Love Celebrates
Jesus’ Love Offends
34 min
June 22, 2025 The Father Loves the Reckless & Resentful | Jermaine Van Buren
Scripture Reference: Luke 15:11-32
24 min
June 15, 2025 The Gospel & Hope | John Craft
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 65:17-25
33 min