Oak Tree Community Church (Page 5)

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All-in (Excellence), Part 3

In this message, Gary Day discusses the importance of water baptism as a public declaration of faith. Gary emphasized that excellence is not about being perfect but rather about making a public commitment to follow Jesus. It is a step forward on the spiritual path, symbolizing our readiness to grow closer to God. Part of being all-in is the active choice to walk the path of discipleship, affirming our faith in a community and before God. Bumper music, “November” by…

All-in (Excellence), Part 2

In this message, Daniel Goepfrich emphasizes that our journey with Christ begins with his call to “Come to me,” highlighting that our salvation and spiritual growth are separate yet connected parts of our faith. The idea is that while salvation is a free gift, choosing to follow and grow in Jesus requires effort. As we mature spiritually, we move through stages from infants to parents, each with unique challenges and growth opportunities. Bumper music, “November” by Limujii [FTUM Release]

All-in (Excellence), Part 1

This new series will examine the second step of our spiritual growth path: Excellence. In this first message, Daniel Goepfrich reminds us it’s not enough to believe in Jesus; we are encouraged to grow and develop spiritually, just like plants grow through unseen work beneath the soil in winter. While faith is the first step, God wants us to show our dedication to spiritual growth. This process isn’t immediate but requires effort and a commitment to follow Jesus actively. Essentially,…

Personal Evangelism, Part 3

In this week’s message, Philip Stroup wraps up our series on personal evangelism by focusing on “someone to hear it.” He reminds us that both Christians and non-Christians benefit greatly from hearing the gospel repeatedly. Christians need reminders of God’s grace and the foundation of their faith, while it’s essential for non-Christians to hear the good news for salvation. Philip emphasizes that our role is to share the good news freely and broadly, remaining open to opportunities and creating personal…

Personal Evangelism, Part 2

This week’s message from Philip Stroup goes straight to the heart of personal evangelism, highlighting that sharing the gospel is a responsibility for all believers, not just pastors or those with supposed “gift of evangelism.” The true essence of evangelism is living out and sharing the gospel in our daily lives. Philip challenges us to be ready and willing to share this message, emphasizing that our role is to present the gospel clearly, while it is God who ultimately works…