Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

1) Our commitment to follow Jesus involves three things:

● A commitment to listen to Jesus.

● A commitment to obey what Jesus commands.

● A commitment to share our experiences with Jesus with others.

2) A commitment to follow Jesus has a pattern:

● Jesus chooses ordinary people – everyone really.

● Jesus sent them into life – not into a classroom.

● Jesus didn’t wait until they were ready – he waited till he was ready.

3) A commitment to follow Jesus here at Oakdale means sharing three things:

● Sharing the mission.

● Sharing responsibility.

● Sharing the celebration.

Scripture: John 1:35-46

1. Jesus loves to offer invitations. 
2. Jesus loves genuine curiosity. 
3. Jesus wants all of us to experience his Kingdom family. 
4. At Oakdale being family is GREAT.

• G ather Regularly
• R elationship Focused
• E xperiences to Share
• A cceptance and Love
• T ake part in the community

Easter Message

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

1. Easter becomes yours through acceptance.
2. Easter shapes your life through obedience. 
3. Easter is completed in you through perseverance.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

How to get a renewed mind:

1. Offer yourself fully to God.
2. Be willing to let go of old paradigms.
3. As the Holy Spirit to give you God's paradigm.
4. Test your thinking with acts of obedience. 

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

1. Resistance to community makes our lives hollow
2. Being part of a church isn’t about showing up, it’s about being shaped
3. Jesus forms us through one another
4. Encouragement is not a personality trait, it’s a mandate

Who has God placed in my life to help form Christ in me?

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

1. Recognize the goodness of God. 
2. Nurture a heart of love for God. 
3. Continually put away childish things. 
4. Get comfortable wearing the garments of righteousness. 
5. Practice the faith until it becomes who you are. 
6. The key principle in godliness is truth plus grace over time.
7. Enjoy the journey because the destination is assured

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

1. Godliness is intimacy with Jesus that releases power into your life and results in outward signs of devotion.
2. Godliness does more to provide for a successful life than any other characteristic.
3. Godliness prepares you to enjoy eternity.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

1. God has provided for you to have a new and restored life.
2. Your new life begins when you trust and desire the life God intends for you.
3. Focus your mind on the life you now long for.
4. Your actions will follow your heart and your mind to experience your new life.

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

If you want God to renew and shape your life you must...

1. ...deny yourself.
2. ...take up your cross.
3. ...follow Jesus.

Scripture: John 21:1-19

1. Doing things our own way leads to disappointment
2. Jesus invites us to follow him with FRESH obedience
3. When Jesus gives the direction, we never need to fear
4. Even when we go our own way, Jesus seeks to restore us.

Reflection Question: What is one small act of fresh obedience You are inviting me into this week?