In this message, Pastor Dale reflects on Psalm 117, the shortest chapter in the Bible, and its wide-open call for all people to praise the Lord. Though brief, the psalm points to a big truth, God’s love is strong, His faithfulness never ends, and His grace reaches every nation through Jesus. The sermon shows how praise is more than words or songs, it is a response to what Christ has done for us, giving His life to save sinners and bring us back to God. Whether life feels steady or uncertain, this message reminds us that Jesus is worthy of trust and worship. If you are searching, hurting, or simply curious, you are invited to consider who Jesus is, what He has done for you, and to place your trust in Him today.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Deuteronomy 32:43
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Romans 15:11
• Matthew 26:30
• Revelation 5:13; 19:1
• Isaiah 11:10
• Psalm 2:1; 18:49; 117:1-2; 150:6

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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Today's sermon from John chapter 4, centers on the call to believe, not just in what Jesus can do, but in who He is. Through the story of a father who trusts Jesus’ word before seeing the miracle, we’re reminded that faith is built on Jesus’ promise, not visible proof. John’s Gospel points us to its core message: Jesus is the Savior of the world, and by trusting Him, His death, resurrection, and power, we find real hope, lasting life. You’re invited to respond to that truth by placing your trust in Jesus and finding the life that He offers.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Acts 16:31
• Luke 2:10-11
• Genesis 1:3
• Matthew 4:24; 16:4
• John 1:14; 1:33-34; 2:11; 3:15; 4:42-54; 20:30-31

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In today’s sermon, Pastor Dale reflects on the Lord’s Supper and the call to remember Jesus alone—His death, resurrection, and saving grace. Using the story of Saul, later known as Paul, he shows how no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy and how Jesus transforms even the worst sinner. The message reminds listeners that salvation is found in Christ alone, not in our past, our efforts, or our failures. As the church comes to the Lord’s table, believers are invited to worship with gratitude and obedience, and anyone who has not yet trusted Jesus is invited to place their faith in Him and receive new life.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
• Romans 1:32; 5:6-9
• Acts 6:9-10; 7:58; 8:1-3; 9:4
• 1 Timothy 1:12-15

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In today’s message, Pastor Dale returns to John 4:27–42, where Jesus speaks with His disciples after meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. He reminds us that the good news of Jesus is what strengthens us when we’re weak and gives us purpose beyond our physical needs. Just as Jesus said His true food was to do the Father’s will, we learn that our endurance comes not from ourselves but from Christ, who carries us through every hardship.

Like the woman who left her water jar to tell others, and the disciples who left their security to follow Him, the gospel fills us so deeply that it moves us to obey, to share our story, and to see people the way Jesus does. We also see the power of the good news in the Samaritans who believed and recognized Jesus as the Savior for all people.

If you’re thirsty for something more in this broken world, this message invites you to come to Jesus—the living water who sustains you, frees you, and leads you into lasting joy.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Acts 1:8
• Colossians 1:7
• 2 Peter 3:9
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 12:9
• Matthew 4:22; 10:1; 10:5
• Isaiah 49:6
• John 4:1-2; 4:8; 4:13-14; 4:27-42

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In today’s sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Matthew 2:1–12 and the story of the Magi to show what it truly means to worship the King—Jesus. He explains that worship is not just music or tradition, but a response to who Jesus is and what He has done: God coming near to save people who could not save themselves. The Magi, outsiders who searched for truth, followed what they knew, overcame obstacles, and bowed before Jesus; show that real worship begins with faith and shows up in obedience and daily choices. The message challenges us to put Jesus first in every part of life and to let our lives point others toward Him. If you believe Jesus is the Savior, you can call on Him today, worship Him as King, and leave changed - ready to live for Him and share that hope with others.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Acts 17:27
• Deuteronomy 4:29
• Luke 2:10-11
• Romans 10:13; 12:1
• Jeremiah 29:13
• Matthew 2:1-12; 2:16

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In today’s sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks the birth of our Savior from Matthew and Luke, showing Jesus’ deep humility as a helpless baby, the violent rejection of King Herod, and the steady obedience of Joseph and Mary. Herod’s pride stands in sharp contrast to their trust in God’s plan, reminding us that real faith holds on to God’s truth even when we can’t see the outcome. Pastor Dale calls believers to offer their lives to God, resist the pull of the world, and help the next generation stand strong in their faith. Today, you’re invited to put God first, trust the Savior who gave Himself for you, and respond as He leads.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Luke 1:26-31; 1:38; 2:17-19
• Romans 6:13; 12:1
• Hebrews 11:1-3
• Matthew 1:18-21; 1:24-25; 2:3; 2:5-6; 2:13-14; 2:16-23

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In today's sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Matthew 1:1. He proclaims Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham; the promised King whose genealogy fulfills every Old Testament prophecy. Assuring believers that the plan of salvation has arrived just as God declared.Tracing the singular line that ends all lines beginning with the seed of the woman crushing the serpent's head. It continues through David's righteous branch and Abraham's obedient faith on the altar with Isaac. It culminates in the virgin birth, making Jesus the legal heir to the eternal throne. This line bypasses curses like Jeconiah's while weaving divine miracles that no science or skeptic can disprove. Proving He is the Savior not only for Jews but also for sinners like us—pagans dead in trespasses.

Brothers and sisters, be confident this Christmas in the Christ who came to save the universe. If you have never trusted Him as the Messiah who died sinless and rose victorious, come forward today. Declare your faith and let Him adopt you into God's family by His blood for He is coming back as King of kings.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• Matthew 1:1, 11, 18, 25
• Genesis 3:15; 11:30; 22:18
• Deuteronomy 18:15
• 2 Samuel 7:16
• Jeremiah 22:30; 23:5-6
• Luke 3:31
• John 8:56
• 1 Corinthians 1:30; 15:22
• Galatians Galatians 3:16

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

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In today message, Pastor Dale unpacks John 4’s encounter at Jacob’s well, revealing a Savior who deliberately crosses every human barrier—racial hatred, social shame, and personal failure—to offer a weary, outcast Samaritan woman the gift of living water that springs up to eternal life. With tender yet unflinching love, Jesus sees her fully, names her sin without condemnation, and declares Himself the long-awaited Messiah.

Jesus shows the same radical, far-reaching love today. He sees every hidden sin and broken relationship, yet still pursues the guilty and the outcast, declaring “I who speak to you am He” to thirsty souls right where they are. You are invited to drink deeply of this never-thirst-again salvation, to let Christ turn your shame into testimony, and to go beyond every man-made boundary with the gospel. Because the God who sought us while we were ungodly, now sends us to love our enemies and reach the despised just as He did. Worship the One who sought you before you ever sought Him.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• John 1:4; 4:1-26
• Romans 5:6
• Genesis 16:13; 22:18
• Psalm 30:5
• Jeremiah 2:13
• Zechariah 14:8
• Acts 3:6; 4:12

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In this sermon, Pastor Dale looks at John 3:22–36 and John the Baptist’s humble words: “He must increase, I must decrease.” He shows how this attitude of surrender points us to Christ. Connecting Matthew 16’s call to deny ourselves with Revelation 19’s vision of the Lamb’s marriage supper, Pastor Dale elevates Jesus as the true Bridegroom whose glory is greater than human pride and whose grace gives believers freedom from doubt and fear of death. Prompted by a Spirit led dream and sharing powerful missionary stories, he speaks directly to the heart of our struggles, reminding us that no sin can break God’s hold on us. He invites us to rise renewed: to shoulder the cross of evangelism, trade worldly doubts for bold kingdom pursuit, and step into lives overflowing with fearless joy, anchored in Christ’s unbreakable love and eternal triumph.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• John 3:16-36
• Luke 7:28
• Romans 5:8; 8:1
• Ezekiel 18:31-32
• 1 Timothy 2:4
• 2 Peter 3:9
• Acts 16:31

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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In this sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Jesus' profound dialogue with Nicodemus in John 3:9-21, weaving in Old Testament echoes like the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 and Isaiah's prophecies of redemption to vividly illustrate sin's devastating separation from God and the divine cost of salvation through Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. He simplifies complex doctrines into an urgent gospel truth—humanity's self-inflicted estrangement met by God's pursuing love—he challenges us to confront our spiritual alienation and embrace belief as the path to eternal life, free from judgment. Through personal stories of resistance and transformation, the message stirs the soul, inviting skeptics, wanderers, and believers alike to respond in faith, find church home, or simply pray, affirming that God's desire for our rescue demands nothing less than our wholehearted surrender.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• John 1:1; 1:14; 3:2; 3:9-21; 13:13
• Romans 5:12
• Exodus 32:33
• Isaiah 44:22; 53:5
• 1 Timothy 2:4
• Genesis 3:11-13

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Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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