God the Spirit warns that many within the church will fail to carefully examine what they are being taught. A lack of discernment is more necessary now than ever. How can we differentiate Biblical teaching from false teaching.The post Heeding the Warning of the Spirit (1 Timothy 4: 1 – 5) first appeared on The Oasis.

In this passage, Paul declares what should be the priorities and focus of God’s people. Starting with the right values is important but sustaining it over the long haul is the challenge in every generation.The post Keeping The Main Things The Main Thing. (1 Timothy 3:14 – 16) first appeared on The Oasis.

We certainly need to focus on the privileges of being a Christian. But, too often, we neglect to remind ourselves of the corresponding responsibilities. Paul wants to make sure Titus brings to the attention of these Christians their responsibility as a follower of Jesus Christ.The post The Responsibility of Being Saved (Titus 3:1-15) first appeared on The Oasis.

In this chapter, Paul reveals the characteristics of a life that will be appealing and attractive to others. It will be a life that will draw others to God not turn them off to God.The post A Beautiful Life (Titus 2:1-15) first appeared on The Oasis.

With our technology, we are very well aware of the importance of maintaining a clear signal in order to receive a message or send one out. Paul is teaching us that this principle applies to our spiritual life as well and reminds Titus that he must be receiving an uncorrupted signal from God in order to send out an undiluted message from his life.The post The Power of a Clear Signal (Titus 1 : 1 – 16) first appeared on The Oasis.

Guest speaker: Pastor Chad RasmussenThe post “Rooted in Faith” (Jeremiah 17:8) first appeared on The Oasis.

As Paul faces death, he reminds us that we never walk alone, that God is always with us, and that our God is always with us. He also says that our God will bring encouragement and refreshment through strategically placed people in our lives. May we be thankful we never walk alone.The post Never Alone (2 Timothy 4:9 – 22) first appeared on The Oasis.

Paul shares in this passage that if we are going to stay on course in our walk with Christ and finish our life well, we must continually live with eternity in view.The post Living In Light of Eternity (2 Timothy 4:1 -8) first appeared on The Oasis.

So many Christians start well but are struggling to finish well. Paul gives Timothy the encouragement and instruction all of us need to stay the course and not take a destructive detour in our lives.The post Staying On Track (2 Timothy 3:10-17) first appeared on The Oasis.

Paul reveals the unique and difficult climate that will exist as we get closer to Christ’s return and how Christians can navigate and even thrive in such hard times.The post The Challenges of Living for Christ in the Last Days (2 Timothy 3:1 – 9) first appeared on The Oasis.