Oasis Church VA

Part 2: "The Breastplate of Righteousness"
Ephesians 6:10-14
Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God
Pastor Gus Agostino
September 22, 2024

GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!
Our New Kids Space is ready! We have expanded our current space to make more room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth Sunday your kids can explore their new space, and everyone is welcome to hang out after service for food, inflatables, games, and more! https://www.instagram.com/p/DARjRlnzWeu/

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I
 Pastor Gus on Book of Habakuk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY2zZ1yQLJs

SERMON NOTES: - The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-15 - Ephesians 6:14 1. The breastplate symbolizes the righteousness of Christ - 1 Corinthians 1:30 - Romans 8:1–4 - Romans 8:1 - This is important: at the moment of salvation we become Positionally Righteous in Jesus Christ! 2. The Breastplate of Righteousness also symbolizes the Christian’s righteousness
- Sanctification: It is becoming in practice what you already are in position - 3 stages in salvation:
 Regeneration when you are saved and receive Christ’s righteousness!
 Sanctification the ongoing transformation and spiritual growth you have as you live out your new position in Christ!
 Glorification when you are made complete in Christ in heaven. - 1 John 6:6–7 - 1 John 3:10 - 1 Timothy 6:11 3. The Breastplate symbolizes consistent righteousness - Ephesians 6:14 4. This Breastplate of Righteousness symbolizes controlled righteousness - It is your love for God that will dictate the things you will do and the things you won’t do!
- Matthew 6:21 

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

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Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
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Part 1: "The Belt of Truth"
Ephesians 6:10-14
Suit Up SERIES - Put on the Full Armor of God
Pastor Nate Clarke
September 15, 2024


GRAND OPENING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!
Our New Kids Space is almost ready! We have expanded our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. This Fifth Sunday your kids can explore their new space, and everyone is welcome to hang out after service for food, inflatables, games, and more!
https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/


SERMON NOTES:
- Ephesians 6:10-14
- Acts 21:10-14
- The Belt of Truth
- Ephesians 6:10-11
- Stand: “to hold your position”
- To stand we need
   1) The strength of the Lord &
   2) the full armor of God
- Ephesians 6:12
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
- You don’t “enter into” spiritual warfare. You are already in it. 
- The Christian life is a battleground, not a playground. 
- 2 Corinthians 2:11b
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- If you don’t sense a battle, it isn’t because one isn’t there. It may mean you haven’t shown up for duty.
- Ephesians 6:14
- Romans 13:12, 14
- Truth: factually firm, reliable, reality
- John 14:6
- John 8:32
- Proverbs 23:23
- 1 Timothy 2:3-4
- John 8:44
- Exodus 20:16
- Leviticus 19:11
- Romans 1:25
- “The only people who want to change the gospel are those who are unchanged by it.” Leonard Ravenhill
- If “nothing is true,” it becomes very easy to lie. 
- Isaiah 5:20
- If you take off the belt of truth, you are susceptible to the lies, manipulation, and deception of the enemy.
- The universalist ‘gospel’
- The cheap grace ‘gospel’
- The secular ‘gospel’ 
- Acts 21:10-11
- Acts 21:12
- Acts 21:13

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Seek Week - Night 2
"The Art of Bothering God"
Luke 11:5-10; 18: 1-8
Guest Pastor Stan Grant
September 9, 2024

Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- “That we would Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all situations for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”
- What was fundamental in the early church has become supplemental to the modern church.
- The key to becoming a person of prayer is desperation not discipline
- Being persistent not passive will get the attention Of God!!
- Luke 11:5–10
- Luke 18:1–5
- These parables are not a comparison they are a contrast.
- Luke 11:9–13
- Luke 18:6–8
- Hebrews 11:6

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Oasis Church 5th Anniversary
"Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going"
Joshua 4:4-7
Pastor Nate Clarke 
September 8, 2024

Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- Joshua 4:4-7
- Where we’ve been & where we’re going
- (5 year anniversary video)
- Worship God
- Revelation 4:8b
- “If the presence of God is in the church, the church will draw the world in. If the presence of God is not in the church, the world will draw the church out.” Charles Finney
- Equip the believers
- Ephesians 4:11-13
- The function of the church isn’t to appease the world, but to equip the believers.
- Reach the lost
- Matthew 28:18-20
- 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

"3 Key Aspects of the Gospel"
Matthew 16:13-18 (NIV)
Guest Beth Miller
September 1, 2024

Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- Matthew 16:13-18 (NIV)
1. Jesus died FOR you.
 Rom. 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
2. Jesus died AS you.
   2 Cor. 5:21 God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
3. Jesus lives IN you.
 Gal. 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me, The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“Desperate For Jesus”
Scripture: Psalm 27:4
Guest Pastor Doug Reed
August 25, 2024

Our new Kids and Youth space is almost ready! We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“Seek The Lord”
Scripture: Psalm 27:4
Pastor Nate Clarke
August 18, 2024

Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon!https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church:https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- Psalm 27:4
- Seek The Lord
- Hebrews 11:6
- Psalm 105:4
- 1 Chronicles 28:9
- 1 Chronicles 22:19a
- Isaiah 55:6
- Hosea 10:12
- How do we prepare to seek the Lord?
- Exodus 19:10-15
- Consecrate yourself
- Cleansing (forgiveness)
- Exodus 19:14
- Seasonal focus
- Exodus 19:15
- James 4:8-10
- Fear the Lord
- Exodus 19:12-13
- God is different than us
- God can only be sought and approached on His terms, not ours.
- Intentionally make space
- Psalm 84:10
- Psalm 27:4
- Matthew 7:7-8

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“A Call to Return to The Lord”
Malachi
Minor but Mighty SERIES - A Look Into the Minor Prophets
Pastor Nate Clarke
August 11, 2024

Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon!
https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- Malachi: A Call to Return to The Lord
- Malachi
     - The final minor prophet
     - Around 400 BC
     - 100 years after Israel returned from exile
- God saying “I have __________” and “you have___________”
- People questioning “how have you _________?” And “How have we _________?”
    “How have you loved us?”
    “How have we shown contempt for your name?”
    “How have we defiled you?”
    “Why do you not receive our offerings?”
    “How have we wearied you?”
    “How are we to return to you?”
    “How are we robbing you?”
    “What have we said against you?”
- Return to the Lord in your WORSHIP
    - Malachi 1:7-8
    - Ministry is secondarily how we serve one another horizontally and primarily how we bless God vertically.
    - Malachi 1:13
    - Malachi 3:13-15
- Return to the Lord with your HOME (specifically, marriage)
    - Malachi 2:14-16
- Return to the Lord with your FINANCES
    - Malachi 3:8-10
    - Why do we tithe?
    - To worship the Lord as our provider
    - To show everything else in our lives that God is first
    - To fight selfishness, greed, and self-reliance in our hearts
    - It provides for God’s house
    - It reminds us that we are not our source
    - It creates margin in our lives for God to fill
    - It gives our work Kingdom significance by connecting our money to God’s purposes in the earth
    - God promises to take care of us
    - Malachi 3:10-12
- Malachi 4:2-3

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“Encouragement to Keep Going”
Haggai 1:2-6, 13; 2:3-5
Minor but Mighty SERIES - A Look Into the Minor Prophets
Pastor Nate Clarke
August 4, 2024

Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon!https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church:https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c

SERMON NOTES:
- Haggai 1:2-6
- Haggai 1:13
- Haggai 2:3-5
- Encouragement to Keep Going
-Timeline:
 606 BC: Babylon invades Judah
 586 BC: Jerusalem captured, temple destroyed, Jews deported
 538 BC: King Cyrus of Persia allows Jews to return and rebuild temple
 536 BC: Temple foundation is laid in Jerusalem 
 520 BC: Haggai comes with the Word of the Lord
- Where were the people going wrong?
- Misplaced priorities
- Haggai 1:3-4
- They were hesitant due to comparison
- Haggai 2:3
- Ezra 3:12-13
- They stopped the work of the Lord
- Why did they stop?
- They were tired from opposition and discouraged
- Ezra 4:1-5
- Haggai 2:4-5
- Haggai reminds us that knowing someone’s story allows us to have compassion towards then rather than frustration, and to present God’s clear word to them rather than our personal judgement.

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

“Why, God? How, God?”
Habakkuk 1:1-4 (NKJV)
Minor but Mighty SERIES - A Look Into the Minor Prophets
Pastor Gus Agostino
July 28, 2024


Have you heard? We are expanding our current space to make room for families, with 3x more space for kids, youth, and the next generation. Look for more updates soon!
https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builders project to secure land for the future of Oasis Church:
https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGL-Xr4I4_c


SERMON NOTES:
- Habakkuk 1:1-4
- Isaiah 55:8-9
- 1. The Questioning Stage
- Habakkuk 1:5-11
- Habakkuk 1:12-13
- Exodus 5:22
- Jeremiah 12:1
- Psalm 10:1
- Psalm 42:9
- Psalm 44:24
- 2. The Trusting Stage
- Habakkuk 2:2-4
- Psalm 18:1-3
- Habakkuk 2:20
- Psalm 5:11
- 3. The Praising Stage
- Habakkuk 3:17-19


Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

STAY CONNECTED
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/
Website: https://oasischurch.online

Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/