Oasis Podcast

One of the most important qualities of a good leader is humility. We can find dozens of places in Scripture that point to the importance of humility, and we should cultivate this characteristic in our own lives. churchofthelakes.org

For a long time, people have wondered what heaven will be like.  John’s words in the book of Revelation shows us that in heaven, we will be renewed, reunited, and released.  These truths about our future reality make a difference in the way we live our lives now. churchofthelakes.org

Unity is crucial for the church, and the spiritual gifts that we have been given are meant to benefit the Body of Christ, drawing others into a relationship with God. churchofthelakes.org

In Paul’s letter to Timothy, we see Paul’s insistence on the importance of Scripture. When we make the Holy Scriptures our plumb line in life, we not only know how to live, but we also receive the comfort of God’s promises. churchofthelakes.org

Baptism is an outward sign of inward grace and a common sacrament among Christians.  As we understand the concept of substitution and admit our total helplessness to save ourselves, we respond to the work Christ has done on our behalf through baptism. churchofthelakes.org

In John 4, when Jesus speaks with the Samaritan woman at the well, wesee a conversation that centers around true worship. True worship is done inSpirit and Truth; it honors God in our hearts, praises God with our lips, and serves other people. churchofthelakes.org

Communion is an opportunity for us to remember our salvation and also to be strengthened for the journey ahead as we remain “alive in Christ.” While it may, at times, seem like we are commemorating a defeat, in fact, we are celebrating a victory over sin, death, and all that holds us in bondage. churchofthelakes.org

When it comes to church, the power of the Holy Spirit is of utmost importance. We see the birth of the church through the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, and all throughout the scriptures we are able to see how the Holy Spirit works both in us and through us in order to transform the […]

The “one job” of Christians is to proclaim the gospel wherever we go.  With this being the case, we must follow The Golden Rule (not the Silver Rule!) by living out Jesus’ call to sacrificially serve others.  Churchofthelakes.org

According to the Scriptures, we find that generosity is a characteristic of God’s people and “the good life” has nothing to do with possessions or the pursuit of pleasure.  Instead, through gratitude, purpose, and generosity, we find that our hearts follow suit when we “invest” in the things of God. churchofthelakes.org