Scripture: James 5:13-20

1. Confession is how God cleans out the congestion of our hearts and souls.
2. Confession precedes and directs prayer that brings healing.
3. Confession builds community and community engagement brings growth.
4. Confession is a guardrail that protects you from falling off a cliff.

Easter Sunday Message from Oakdale Church in Olney, MD.Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

1. The power of surrender starts with humility.
2. The power of surrender means receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
3. The power of surrender continues as you walk with Jesus step by step.

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

1. We matter to God!
2. We trust that Jesus will change us (Isaiah 41:10)
3. We expect Jesus will change us (Philippians 1:6)
4. We live as changed people (Matthew 7:18-20)

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 & Matthew 5:3

1.   Facing reality starts with taking God’s Word seriously.

2.   Facing reality requires accepting your lost innocence.

3.   Facing reality means coming out of hiding.

4.   Facing reality means putting blame where it belongs.

Scripture: Romans 12:2

1. We are all broken and in need of transformation.
2. Our God is the "fixer of all broken things."
3. When we surrender to God, He will transform us into new beautiful vessels, to be used fully for His Kingdom.

Scripture:  Mark 7:1-13

1. Customs can foster religion more than relationships.
2. Customs can replace God’s commands.
3. Customs can create loopholes to obedience.

Scripture:   John 10:14-18

1. Church competition diminishes our intimacy with Jesus.
2. Church competition destroys the unity we have in Jesus.
3. Church competition disregards the authority of Jesus.

Scripture:   Luke 10:1-11

5 characteristics of disciple making churches:

1. Disciple makers are willing to be vulnerable.
2. Disciple makers are willing to depend upon God.
3. Disciple makers stay focused.
4. Disciple makers offer peace.
5. Disciple makers illustrate humility.

From Centralized to DecentralizedScripture: Acts 8:1-81) When we centralize the church, we get a spider instead of a starfish.2) When we centralize the church, we reduce rather than maximize ownership.3) When we centralize the church, we limit the reach of God’s power and the experience of joy.

A time to look back and celebrate 2024 and look forward to what God has planned for us in 2025.
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