"The Gospel of Grace"
Genesis 17:15-17
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
July 20, 2025

Have you heard the NEWS about the future of Oasis Church?
https://www.oasischurch.online/future

KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with over 2000 sq ft of dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 17:15-17
- Galatians 4:22-24a
- Genesis 4:31-5:1
- The Gospel of Grace
- Ishmael: the law, performance, self-righteousness
   Isaac: grace, promise
- The laugh of insanity 
- Genesis 17:15-17
- The laugh of protection
- Genesis 18:9-12
- The laugh of grace
- Genesis 21:1-7
- The laugh of the law
- Genesis 21:9
- 1 Timothy 1:15
- “If any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him, for you are worse than he thinks you to be.” Charles Spurgeon
- When the laugh of the law shows up in your life, hit back with the laugh of the gospel of grace.
- Ephesians 2:1, 4-5, 8-9
- Romans 8:1-3
- Romans 5:20
- Galatians 4:31-5:1

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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"The flesh and the Spirit"
Genesis 16
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
July 13, 2025

Have you heard the NEWS about the future of Oasis Church?
https://www.oasischurch.online/future

KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with over 2000 sq ft of dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 16:1-4, 15-16
- The flesh and the Spirit
- Ishmael represents the law, performance, self-righteousness, the flesh.
  Isaac represents grace, promise, God’s delight.
- The flesh puts you in the drivers seat. The Spirit trusts God to fulfill His Word by His grace.
- The flesh will create its own timeline. The Spirit trusts God’s timeline.
- Genesis 16:3
- Isaiah 55:8-9
- Romans 5:6
- God doesn’t just have a will, he has a timeline for His will!
- The flesh will create its own way. The Spirit trusts God’s way.
- Genesis 16:1-2
- God will never ask you to go against one Word from Him in order to fulfill another. 
- The flesh will spiritually justify its actions. The Spirit obeys God’s commands. 
- 1 Samuel 15:22
- Results alone are not enough to justify our actions.
- The flesh leads to bondage. The Spirit leads to freedom. 
- Galatians 5:1

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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"The Contents of a Covenant"
Genesis 15:6-20
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
July 6, 2025

Have you heard the NEWS about the future of Oasis Church?
https://www.oasischurch.online/future

KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with over 2000 sq ft of dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 15:6-20
- The Contents of a Covenant
- God “cut Abram a covenant” = the death of animals and the binding of people
- Every covenant needed 4 things:
    - Identification of ruling party
    - History between parties
    - Content of covenant
    - Divine witness
- God is a promise maker and a promise keeper
- God’s covenants are unilateral: they are established and fulfilled by God alone
- Hebrews 6:13-15
- God bound himself, to himself, through himself.
- God’s covenants are irrevocable 
- 2 Corinthians 1:20
- God’s covenants are an act of grace
- Deuteronomy 7:7-8
- Abram:
    - believed
    - prepared
    - anticipated 
- “God loved us, not because we were lovely to Him, but to make us lovely.” Tim Keller

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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"Doubt, Belief, and Righteousness"
Genesis 15:1-6
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
June 29, 2025

Have you heard the NEWS?!
https://www.oasischurch.online/future

KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with over 2000 sq ft of dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 15:1-6
- Doubt, Belief, and Righteousness
- Genesis 15:1
- God is who He is and it’s always who you need Him to be.
- Two kinds of doubt:
    - Doubt that creates distance
    - Doubt that comes from desire
  - Mark 9:20-24
  - John 11:21-22
  - Genesis 15:6
- There is a significant difference between believing IN God, and believing God.
  - Believing IN God simply believes He exists. 
  - James 2:19
  - Believing God believes He exists and takes Him at His Word
  - Do not simply believe in God, believe God!
  - Genesis 15:6
- Righteousness
  - Matthew 5:8
  - Psalm 24:3-4a
- There are only two ways for you to be righteous:
    - Accomplish righteousness
      - Isaiah 64:6
      - Romans 3:12
    - Be accredited righteousness from God by believing Him
      - Romans 4:18-24

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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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"Get your faith up!"
Genesis Chapters 1–14
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
June 22, 2025


KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with over 2000 sq ft of dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR VISION STATEMENT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 1:26-31
- Get your faith up!
- God is active with man on the earth!
- Genesis 3:8-9
- God invites man into participation in His great plans!
- Genesis 6:13-14
- Genesis 12:1
- God richly blesses those who walk with Him by faith!
- Ephesians 1:3
- Titus 3:3-6
- John 10:10
- John 10:7-9


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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

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

"Made for More"
Pastor Jon Alexis
June 15, 2025


NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!
We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I


SERMON NOTES:
- Made for More
- Judges 13:5-6
- Don’t let what people said about you get in the way of what God spoke over you
- MADE FOR MORE
- Galatians 2:20
- Ephesians 2:8-10
- There is a blessing for someone else on the other side of your YES.
- Samson and Delilah - Judges 16
- Distraction
  - If the enemy cannot destroy your calling, he will satisfy it with empty things
- Disruption
  - John 16:33
  - Psalm 16:8
- Destruction
  - James 1:15
- Say yes to the call of God


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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

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

"Formed for a Purpose"
How Jesus Transformed the Least into Leaders of a Movement
Pastor Michael Morisi
June 8, 2025


NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!
We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I


SERMON NOTES:
- Formed for a Purpose
  - How Jesus Transformed the Least into Leaders of a Movement
- Your past doesn’t disqualify you from coming to Jesus
- Your mistakes can be redeemed and transformed by Jesus’ power
- Your past doesn’t stop God from using you for His Glory in the present & future
- Jesus loved them through their greatest failures
- Jesus came back for the same men who failed Him
- God’s love is rooted in His character, not our performance


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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

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

"Persistent Prayer"
Luke 18:1-8
Kyle Van Dyke
June 1, 2025


NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!
We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

How should Christians think about politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I


SERMON NOTES:
- Persistent Prayer
- Luke 18:1-8 (NIV)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)
- Romans 12:12 (NIV)
- Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
- Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
- Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
- Verse 1 - The Why
- Why do we lose heart in prayer?
    1. Prayer is hard work.
    2. We are directed away from genuine prayer.
    3. We are not always convinced of the reality of the power of prayer.
- Verse 2 and 3 - The Characters
- The Judge
    Unjust
    No fear of God
    No regard for people
- The widow:
    Powerless
    Persistent
    Bold
- Verse 4 and 5 - The Appeal
- Persistence in prayer reflects faith, not frustration.
- “How many times we ask of God and have not because we do not wait long enough at the door? We knock a time or two at the gate of Mercy and as no friendly messenger opens the door, we go our ways. Too many prayers are like boys’ runaway knocks—given and then the giver is away before the door can be opened.” (Spurgeon)
- Verse 6 and 7 - The Contrast
- God:
    Attentive
    Powerful
    Just
- Jesus uses the formula of “How Much More”.
- Verse 8 - The Warning
- Jesus ties persistence in prayer to genuine faith.
- When we persist in prayer we become petitioners of righteousness, not merely shoppers of blessings.


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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

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

"Unshakable Hope in a Shaken World"
Romans Chapter 8
Pastor Michael Morisi
May 25, 2025


NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!
We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I


SERMON NOTES:
- Unshakable Hope in a Shaken World.
- Our Present Pain Can’t Compare to our Future Glory. Romans 8:18
- The spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26
- And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28
- Nothing Can Separate us from God’s Love. Romans 8:31
- Unshakable Hope is Defiant Hope


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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

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 We Tithe"
Genesis 14:11-20
The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God
Pastor Nate Clarke
May 18, 2025


KIDS SPACE with EXPANDED MOTHER'S ROOM!
Along with dedicated play and classroom spaces for babies, kids, and youth, we just expanded our Mother's Room — a quiet, private space for Mother's to care for their babies and still be able to watch the worship and sermon on Sunday mornings. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/

Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-builders

How should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04

OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3I


SERMON NOTES:
- Genesis 14:11-20
- Why We Tithe
- A Christian should not always be looking for a fight, but a Christian must always be ready to fight.
- We should not fight every fight, but we must fight some fights. 
- Melchizedek
   - A priest and a king
   - stood for righteousness and peace 
   - “An upright and sincere cultivator and guardian of religion.” Calvin
- Hebrews 7:4-7
- Genesis 14:19-20
- The tithe is given before the law
- Genesis 28:20-22
- The tithe is prescribed in the law
- Leviticus 27:30-32
- Numbers 18:26
- Deuteronomy 14:22
- 2 Chronicles 31:11-12
- Deuteronomy 16:16-17
- Proverbs 3:9-10
- Nehemiah 13:11-12
- Jesus reinforces the tithe
- Matthew 23:23
- The tithe is the first fruit of my increase
- Genesis 14:20
- Spoils: “the top of the heap”
- 2 Samuel 24:24
- “Give til you feel it. The great sweetness of giving to God begins when we feel the pinch. When we have to deny ourselves in order that we may give.” Charles Spurgeon
- The tithe isn’t mine, it’s God’s 
- Malachi 3:7-8
- I bring my tithe as an act of worship to the Lord
- Reasons I tithe:
   - It rids my heart and hands of greed and consumption
   - It provides for God’s house
   - God promises to bless me and take care of me
   - It communicates that God comes first in my life
   - It demonstrates my faith and trust in God
- Genesis 14:19-20
- The tithe is not a transaction to get God to bless me, it is worship to God because He has already blessed me.
- “Money flows effortlessly to that which is its god.” Tim Keller
- Deuteronomy 12:4-7
- “People go through three conversions: the conversion of their head, their heart, and their pocketbook. Unfortunately, not all at the same time.” Martin Luther

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
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/
Website: https://oasischurch.online