"Fulfilling The Great Commission"
Matthew 28:18–20 ESV
The Church Series - Part 5 - Every Believer is Called Missionally
Pastor Casey Steen
May 24, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Fulfilling The Great Commission
- Matthew 28:18–20 ESV
- The church does not merely have a mission. The mission has a church.
- 1 — THE GREAT COMMISSION BEGINS WITH THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST
- 2 — THE GREAT COMMISSION IS FOR EVERY BELIEVER
- 3 — THE GREAT COMMISSION DEMANDS SACRIFICE
- 4 — JESUS PROMISED HIS PRESENCE
- 5 — THE GREAT COMMISSION IS ABOUT DISCIPLES, NOT DECISIONS
- 6 — HELL IS REAL AND THE GOSPEL IS URGENT
- 7 — THE GREAT COMMISSION STARTS WHERE YOU ARE
- God placed you where you are on purpose!
- Some are called locally. Some globally. But every believer is called missionally.

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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Website: https://oasischurch.online

"We Build Strong Families"
Joshua 24:15
The Church Series - Part 4 - The Most Important System of Governance
Pastor Nate Clarke
May 17, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA


SERMON NOTES:
- Our Vision: Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost
- Our Values: Grounded in His Word, Guided by His Presence, Building Strong Families, and Fulfilling the Great Commission
- Joshua 24:15
- We build strong families
- Systems of governance: The family (Eph 5), the Church (Eph 4), the government (Rom 13)
- "Peace in society depends upon peace in the family." Saint Augustine
- Your family story is not the obstacle to God's plan, it is often the setting for it.
- Natural Families
      - God ordained & designed: husband + wife = children.
- Genesis 1:27-28
- Genesis 2:24
- Deuteronomy 6:6-9
- "When parents receive a child from the hand of God, they receive a life to be shaped and molded." Elisabeth Elliot
     - Example: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus
- Broken families
     - Example: Joseph and his brothers (Genesis 37)
     - God's plan is not hindered by man's dysfunction (Genesis 50:20)
- Blended families
     - Example: Jacob, Leah, Rachel (Genesis 29-30)
     - God works even in complicated family systems 
- Adopted families
     - Example: Moses & Pharoah's daughter (Exodus 2) 
     - God used his adoption to position him with influence and access that he would use to deliver Israel
- Restored families
     - Example: Prodigal son (Luke 15)
     - God can redeem any situation
- Spiritual family
     - Example: Jesus and his disciples
- Mark 3:31-35
- Ephesians 1:5 NLT
- Romans 8:15 NLT
     - Because God is a provider, what you lacked in your natural family, God can give you in your spiritual family.
- Your family story is not the obstacle to God's plan, it's often the setting for it.
- Joshua 24:15b

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"Guided by His Presence"
Numbers 14:41-44; Exodus 33:15-16
The Church Series - Part 3 Consumer-based vs. Presence-based church
Pastor Nate Clarke
May 10, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost
- We are grounded in His Word, Guided by His presence, Building strong families, and fulfilling the Great Commission
- Numbers 14:41-44
- Exodus 33:15-16
- Guided by His Presence
- "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today 95% of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95% of what they did would stop, and everybody would know the difference." AW Tozer
- Numbers 14:39-40
- Numbers 14:41-43
- Numbers 14:44-45
- Numbers 14: God's presence is an afterthought
- Exodus 33:1-5
- Exodus 33:12-16
- Exodus 33: God's presence is the main thought
- Afterthought: Independence. "We got this!"
  Main thought: Dependence. "We need you, God!"
- Afterthought: wants the 'thing' at the expense of God
  Main thought: wants God, even at the expense of the 'thing'
- Afterthought: moves whenever
  Main thought: refuses to move without God
- Exodus 13:21-22
- Afterthought: results in defeat and loss
  Main thought: results in presence, rest, divine favor
- Numbers 14:45
- Exodus 33:14
- Consumer-based vs. Presence-based
- C Primary audience is people. P Primary audience is God
- C Works to please people. P Works to please God
- C Gears worship service towards people. P Gears worship service towards God and His presence.
- C Program driven, people driven, talent driven, etc. P Driven by His presence
- C Jesus is a mascot. P Jesus is master
- C Martha church. P Mary church.
- C Focused primarily on what the human consumers say will make them happy. P Focused primarily on encountering God through worship, Word, prayer
- C Sunday = performance for the people. P Sunday = offering to God
- C Ask: did the people like it? P Ask: Did God show up?
- Exodus 33:15

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"Grounded in His Word"
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12
The Church Series - Part 2 What is the Bible and why does it matter?
Pastor Nate Clarke
May 3, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost
- We are grounded in His Word, Guided by His presence, Building strong families, and fulfilling the Great Commission
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Hebrews 4:12
- Grounded in His Word
- The Bible:
     - 66 books
     - 40 different authors
     - Written in 13 different countries on 3 continents 
     - Written in 3 languages
     - Authored by kings, prophets, fisherman, doctors, tax collector, scholar, shepherd, priest, average guys
     - Written over roughly 1,600 years
- It's never been easier to get a Bible, and never more common to not know what it says.
- 93% of Americans say they own a Bible and the average American owns 4 copies.
- Less than 2 out of 5 professing Christians read their Bible at least once per week.
- Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center with George Barna:
     - 4% of Americans have a Biblical Worldview today (consistent with Biblical principles, beliefs, and behaviors) compared to 12% 25 years ago.
     - 1% of Gen Z, 2% of millennials, and 7% of Gen X / Boomers have a Biblical worldview
     - 53% identified as a Christian while saying they don't believe salvation comes through a personal confession of sin and believing in Christ as Savior. 
- Why must we be grounded in His Word?
- God's Word gives divine wisdom.
- Psalm 119:29
- Psalm 119:105
- Psalm 119:110
- Psalm 119:130
- Proverbs 2:6
- God's Word is eternal.
- Matthew 24:35
- Psalm 119:160
- Isaiah 40:8
- God's Word brings life.
- Romans 15:4
- John 15:11
- Romans 10:17
- Psalm 119:28
- Matthew 4:4
- God's Word gives you power over the devil.
- Psalm 119:11
- Psalm 119:133
- 1 John 2:14b
- God's Word brings freedom.
- Hosea 4:6 ESV
- John 8:31-32
- God's Word will change your life.
- James 1:22-25

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"Why the Church?"
Matthew 16:15-19; Proverbs 29:18 ESV
The Church Series - Part 1 Why does Oasis Church exist?
Pastor Nate Clarke
April 26, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Matthew 16:15-19
- Proverbs 29:18 ESV
- Why The Church?
- "If the church is central to God's purpose, as seen in both history and the gospel, it must surely also be central to our lives." John Stott
- Philippians 2:1-2
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
- "The bible knows nothing of solitary religion." John Wesley 
- Our Vision: Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost
- Worship God
- Worship: 'worth-ship'; to attribute the highest worth, honor, or value.
- Worship God
     - Lift up God's son, Jesus
- John 12:32
     - Sensitive to God's Spirit
- John 14:16-18
- Acts 2:17-18
     - Weekly rhythm
- Hebrews 10:25
- "Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man." DL Moody
     - Finances
- Proverbs 3:9
     - Expressive praise (sub point 5, and this sub point has 4 sub points of its own lol)
- Psalm 29:2
          - Voices lifted
- Psalm 95:1
          - Clapping and shouting
- Psalm 47:1
- Psalm 98:4
          - Lifting hands
- Psalm 134:2
- Psalm 63:4
          - Dancing
- Psalm 149:3
- Equip the believers
- Ephesians 4:11-15
- Equip the believers
     - Through the preaching of the Word
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
     - Through Bible studies, group gatherings
     - Through prayer
     - Through fellowship
- Proverbs 27:17
     - Through serving one another
- Galatians 5:13
- 1 Peter 4:10
- Reach the lost
- Matthew 28:19-20
- Luke 19:10
- Reach the lost
     - By witnessing
     - By giving and sending
     - By inviting and making room
- Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost
- Church Responses
     - Critic: stands outside and judges the church
     - Cynic: hands holded at the back with suspicion about everything
     - Curious: open to explore and see
     - Consumer: takes and takes from the church 
     - Creator: serves to make it what Jesus intended it to be

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit"
Guest Pastor Doug Reed
April 19, 2026


Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"How to Live Towards a Godly Legacy"
Genesis 35, 36
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
April 12, 2026

Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"The Empty Tomb Proves It!"
Luke 24:1-5
Easter Sunday
Pastor Nate Clarke
April 5, 2026

Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Luke 24:1-5
- The Empty Tomb Proves It!
- 1 Corinthians 15:13-14
- The empty tomb proves that Jesus is God
- John 10:30
- John 5:18
- Mark 9:31-32
- John 2:19, 21-22
- The empty tomb proves that sin and death have been defeated!
- Colossians 2:13-15
- The devil lost his power to condemn you! 
- Colossians 2:14
- Romans 8:33-34
- The devil lost his power to make you fear death!
- Hebrews 2:14-15 (NLT)
- 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
- John 20:24-26

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"Our Journey of Faith"
Matthew 21:1-11; Hebrews 2:9-10
Guest Pastor Ray McQueen of Family Life Church in Lynchburg, VA
March 29, 2026

We hope you'll join us Easter Sunday, April 5th at 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am.
7339 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville VA

Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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

"A Chapter to Forget"
Genesis 34
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
March 22, 2026

We hope you'll join us Easter Sunday, April 5th at 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am.
7339 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville VA

Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8

How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwA

SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 34
- A Chapter to Forget
- Do you lack righteous anger? (question #1)
- Genesis 34:5
- Romans 12:9
- Proverbs 8:13
- Psalm 97:10
- Amos 5:15
- Psalm 101:3
- Jude 1:23
- Psalm 119:104
- Righteous anger leads to godly behavior, not sinful behavior
- Psalm 4:4 ESV, Ephesians 4:26-27
- Righteous anger is:
    - Rightly motivated
    - Rightly directed
    - Rightly expressed
    - Rightly resolved
- Are you negotiating a treaty with the enemy? (question #2)
- Genesis 34:8-10
- Compromise can often look peaceful and professional
- Ephesians 6:10-12
- Jude 1:18-21
- Are you misusing the things of God to accomplish your own agenda? (question #3)
- Genesis 34:13-17, 25
- God is not a tool to be misused for our own selfish agenda, He is God to be feared and worshipped for His glory.
- Are you more worried about your perception before men or your holiness before God? (question #4)
- Genesis 34:30
- You fear men more than God when you're more concerned with the effects and consequences of your sin than you are sin itself.
- Do you want God's involvement in your life? (question #5)
- Genesis 35:1-3

Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.

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