River Oaks Church Sermons

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December 07, 2025Light Brings Life (2025-12-07, David Camera, John 1:1-5)
An advent sermon on John 1:1-5 by David Camera.
Application questions:
Do you put up Christmas lights? If so why?
Read Genesis 1:3-5. How did God create all things? What was the first thing He created?
John starts with "In the beginning” to connect the coming of Jesus to Genesis 1. What is John teaching us by doing this?
Summarize in your own words what we learn about the “Word” in these verses? So who actually did the “creating” in Genesis 1?
What is light a metaphor of in the Bible? (cr. Psalm 27:1)
Where is salvation to be found according to these verses?
What reasons do we have for hope in the passage?
How has this passage expanded your view of the importance of Christmas?
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35min
November 30, 2025How to Dwell in God's Presence (2025-11-30, David Camera, Exodus 40)
A sermon concluding our series on Exodus by David Camera.
Application questions:
Do you think most people believe that it is easy for loving God to allow people to dwell in His presence forever? Why or why not? What must we not forget about ourselves and about God?
Summarize the narrative of Exodus so far in your own words.
What was the purpose of redemption?
What is therefore surprising about how Exodus ends?
Why cannot even Moses enter?
How would you answer this question from what you have learned in Exodus, “How can a person dwell in God’s presence?” How does Leviticus 1:1-2 provide the answer?
Read Revelation 15. What themes are similar to Exodus 40? What is required before anyone can dwell in God’s presence?
Read Romans 8:9-11. Where is the presence of God to be found today?
If the Spirit of God dwells in us, what does that make each Christian?
How does the reality that God dwells with us impact the way we ought to live our lives today?
Read John 14:1-7. What is shocking about Jesus’ promise here?
If someone asked you, “How can I dwell with God forever?” How would you respond?
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33min
November 23, 2025The Lost (and Found) Ark (2025-11-23, Greg Lanier, Exodus 37-39)
A sermon on the ark as the shadow of the presence of God by Greg Lanier.
Application questions:
Reflect on the fact that these chapters re-narrate what we’ve already covered, only now the craftsmen actually do the fabrication that earlier Moses had instructed. What is Scripture trying to teach us with this repetition?
Reread the following passages to trace the ark of the covenant through the Bible:
Exod 35:21-22
Exod 40:20-21
Lev 16:15-16
Num 10:33-36
Josh 3:14-17
Josh 6:12-14
1 Sam 4:1-11
2 Kgs 24:10
How did the ark function as the “shadow” of God’s presence with his people? Where does this go right? Where does this go wrong for the Israelites?
Reread Rom 3:24-25. Does your Bible include any footnotes about the word “propitiation” or “mercy seat” in verse 25?
What is Paul teaching about Jesus? About salvation?
Reread Rev 11:19. What is surprising to you about the “reappearance” of the ark in heaven? What is Scripture teaching?
Reflect on how the presence of God is a key thread of Scripture. How might this impact what you expect from your walk with Christ?
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28min
November 16, 2025Genuine Heart Change (2025-11-16, David Camera, Exodus 35-36)
A sermon on genuine heart change (vs. a "change of heart") from Exodus 35-36 by Rev. David Camera.
Application questions:
Share some ways you have experienced a “change of heart” in your life. What causes such changes?
Recap what has happened in the Exodus story from chapter 32-34.
What evidence of a change of heart do we see in the Israelites in this passage?
In Numbers 10, the Israelites finally leave Mt. Sinai and take a 3-day journey into the wilderness. Read Numbers 11:1-6.
What has happened to the Israelites here?
Was their “change of heart” permanent in Exodus 35?
Read 1 Cor. 10:1-13. How does the Apostle describe Israel’s experiences to the church?
Were the hearts of the Israelites genuinely changed?
What is the warning here for us?
How do we know as Christians if our hearts have experienced a genuine change?
Cross reference Hebrews 3:12-19. What is the evidence our hearts have experienced a genuine change and won’t “turn back to Egypt.”?
Are past repentance, giving and obedience evidence of a genuine heart change? Why or why not?
Can we be assured of our salvation as Christians? Where should be look for assurance? (cr. Romans 8:12-17; Phil. 1:6; 3:12-16; 1 Thess. 1:2-10)
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41min
November 09, 2025A Matter of Life and Death (2025-11-09, David Camera, Exodus 34:6-7)
A sermon on God's disclosure of his name and attributes to Moses on Mt. Sinai, by Rev. David Camera.
Application questions:
Make a list of life and death issues, choices and situations as a group.
Look back to Exodus 3:13-17. What do we learn about God’s name in this passage?
The name “LORD” is literally “I am” in Hebrew. Explore together what God’s name “I am” teaches us about His nature.
What does God reveal about His character (i.e. what He is like) in Ex. 34:6-7?
Why do the Israelites (along with us!) need to know these things about God?
The number 1000 in the Bible is a symbol for perfection. What is God saying therefore about His forgiveness and his justice?
Look again at the second half of verse 7. Is God saying He punishes the innocent children of sinful parents? Why or why not? Discuss.
Does it sometimes appear that evil goes unpunished? What is God assuring us of therefore in this verse?
What are the Lord’s actions in the passage and what do those actions reveal about Him?
What is the relationship between God’s eternal nature, His character and His actions?
Why can we trust God according to these verses?
Look up John 17:1-5. How do we know the Lord today?
How is knowing God a matter of life and death?
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39min
November 02, 2025The Divine (Un)Veiling (2025-11-02, Cade Horton, Exodus 34)
A sermon on Moses's veiled/unveiled face in beholding the glory of the Lord at Mount Sinai, by pastoral intern Cade Horton.
Application questions:
Meditate on the different ideas and metaphors that the Bible uses to talk about God’s glory (e.g., God’s “Name,” dark clouds, lightning, radiance, fire, etc.). Are there any you can think of that were or weren’t used in the sermon? See also...
Isaiah 6
Ezekiel 1
Isaiah 60.1–19
Psalm 24; Psalm 29.1-2
John 12.27–28
Col 1.15; Heb 1.3; 2 Cor 4.16-18
We have direct access to God’s glory in Jesus. How does this reality change our perspective on life?
The Holy Spirit is transforming us to reflect God’s glory. Consider some ways that you have seen other believers reflect God’s glory.
How are our experience of God’s glory now & when Christ returns different? How does this cause us to long more and more for heaven?
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27min
October 26, 2025Standing in the Gap (2025-10-26, David Camera, Exodus 33)
A sermon on God revealing himself to Moses in Exodus 33 by Rev. David Camera.
Application questions:
Have you ever been in the position of mediator between two people?
If so, what were the circumstances and what was the outcome?
What is surprising about the Israelite response in vs 4, considering what they just did in chapter 32?
What is the reason the Lord says he cannot go with His people? What does the metaphor “stiff-necked” mean? How are we tempted to be “stiff necked” at times? What is the opposite of stiff-necked?
Why did the people respond with mourning?
If the Lord offered protection and material blessing in this life, but without a personal relationship with Him, do you think most people would take it? Why?
What is Moses attempting to do in this chapter?
On what basis does Moses intercede for the Israelites? (v. 15-16)
How had Moses tried to intercede in chapter 32? (What had he offered? Why was his offer refused?)
What does it mean to “find favor” with the Lord? How is favor found with God?
In the Tent of Meeting, Moses spoke with the Lord “face to face.” Which means person to person. Moses was inside the tent, the Lord was outside the tent. So a curtain separated them. What is Moses asking for exactly in v. 18?
How does God respond to Moses’ request?
What is rather surprising about God’s response considering who Moses is?
Look up John 1:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:6. Where do we see the glory of God revealed?
How do the actions of Moses point forward to Jesus Christ? (cr. Heb. 8:6-12)
Considering this passage, do we have any hope of a relationship with God apart from a mediator? Why or why not?
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38min
October 19, 2025Trust Your God (2025-10-19, Levi Berntson, Exodus 32)
A sermon on the golden calf incident by Dr. Levi Berntson.
Application questions:
How does Israel’s distrust here mirror the earlier complaints about hunger and thirst (Ex. 16–17)?
In what ways does this scene echo Genesis 3, where distrust in God’s word leads to rebellion?
The NT often warns about unbelief in the wilderness (e.g., Hebrews 3:7–19; 1 Corinthians 10:6–11). How do these NT writers use Israel’s story to instruct Christians today?
Stephen in Acts 7:39–41 reflects on this event. How does he describe Israel’s heart posture, and what warning does he draw for his audience?
How does the sin of God’s people damage their witness before the nations (v. 25)? Reflect on Ezekiel 36:22–23. How does God ultimately restore His reputation?
When have you found it most difficult to trust God’s timing or plan?
Why do seasons of waiting often reveal what we really believe about God’s character?
How does Exodus 32 challenge our tendency to want immediate answers or visible control?
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38min
October 12, 2025Called and Equipped to Serve (2025-10-12, David Camera, Exodus 30-31)
A sermon on God's equipping of his people to serve him by Rev. David Camera.
Application questions:
When you think of ministry in the church, what comes to your mind?
How would you describe the work of the ministry? Who does it and what do they do?
Who is the focus of chapter 30? Where do they work and what do they do?
Who is the focus of chapter 31? Where do they work and what do they do?
Who called and qualified the priests to do their work?
Who called and qualified the craftsmen to do their work?
What implications can we draw from seeing the relationship between the priests who work inside the Tent, and the craftsmen who work on the Tent?
Look at 31:1-6. List out the ways God has equipped people to do the work He called them to do. What impression does this list make on you?
What skills, experiences, abilities, and knowledge do you have that can be employed in the work God has called you to do?
If all that we are is given to us by God what aspects of life are excluded from serving and glorifying Him?
How can you use your industry, creativity, and imagination to serve the Lord?
Why is the sabbath commandment restated after God commanded all this work to be done? What is the principle? How might we apply this today?
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36min
October 05, 2025An Extraordinary Priesthood (2025-10-05, David Camera, Exodus 29)
A sermon on the purification of the priests in Exodus 29 by Rev. David Camera.
Application questions:
What is your favorite style of dress and why? (Formal, fancy, casual etc.) Have you ever been improperly dressed for an occasion? What was the occasion and what did you do? How did you feel?
Why were the priests given special clothes to wear? (Cr. 28:43)
What does it mean to be consecrated?
How were the priests consecrated? What was required?
Have you ever witnessed an ordination of either and elder, deacon or pastor? What stood out to you about the purpose?
Look at vs. 42-48. What was the purpose of the priesthood and how is this connected to the promises of God we have heard about in Exodus so far?
Think back over the story of Exodus, if you were one of Aaron’s sons, how would you feel about being ordained as a priest?
Look up Hebrews 7:23-28. How is Christ the fulfillment of the priesthood?
In light of the unique access priests enjoyed, through consecration and ordination, reflect on the astonishing statements made in Hebrews 10:19-22.
Look at 1 Peter 2:4-5 and 2:9-10. How do Christian’s function as priests today?
What kind of consecration is required of us in light of our priestly ministry? (1 Peter 2:11-12)
Read Revelation 7:9-14. What is astonishing about this scene? What are the saints wearing in heaven and what are we doing?
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35min

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