The Day the Angels Sang
The birth stories in the gospels are filled with wondrous words and happenings. Join us in revisiting those special moments surrounding the birth of Jesus.
Jan 02, 2013•30 min
Oakhaven Church's Podcast
This podcast features sermons presented at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. These messages are offered as a resource for spiritual instruction and encouragement.
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Wise Men Needed: Apply Within - Proverbs 1 & 2
Jesus appeared in the flesh to bring God within reach. The birth of Jesus celebrated at this time of year prompts us to ask what it should mean and what difference should this make in our lives. Jesus came to bring God near. He came to show us how God would live as a human. Jesus demonstrates what happens when a person is wise about how to live. This lesson strings together thematically the idea of Jesus and wisdom. You are invited to join in on the process. May Jesus become more real and his pr...
Dec 12, 2012•31 min
In A Perfect World 1 Peter 1: 3-12
What would it be like to live in a perfect world? What if we treated one another with respect, even if we had differences of opinion? What if our churches could model behavior that the rest of the world could observe and which would bring about opportunities to share the message of Christ? Lets explore this together and urge one another to live lives of influence.
Nov 26, 2012•24 min
The Story of God - Wayne Hawley
In today's lesson we explore the idea of God telling His story in the lives of those we read about in the Bible. We read those stories and are reminded that we are the stories God is writing today. Consider with us, the power of story which affects us at the deepest of levels. Where do you find yourself in the story of God? Listen along as Wayne Hawley, one of Oakhaven's shepherds, shares with us these simple, yet profound thoughts on how God connects with each one of us.
Oct 29, 2012•22 min
Temples of the Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:19
If God dwells in us and we are His Temple, so what? How does the idea of the indwelling of God through his Holy Spirit have any practical value? To wrestle with this question is to long to know what God intended when he purposed to have us be His temple. We invite you to listen in and deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit and His part in our lives.
Oct 29, 2012•23 min
The Holy Spirit Brings Life, Inclusiveness and Encouragement - 1 Corinthians 14
All it takes is a reading of 1 Corinthians 14 verse 1 to point out a spiritual lacking in my life. Paul encourages the Corinthian church to "eagerly desire spiritual gifts". This seems odd when one considers the obvious abuses the Corinthian congregation had in regard to "self elevation" and particularly the boasting regarding who had the greater gifts etc. Join me in looking at this passage as we continue to consider the work of God's Holy Spirit in our lives. I believe that as we become more e...
Oct 15, 2012•33 min
The Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit - 1Corinthians 13
Perhaps it would be good to take fresh look at 1 Corinthians 13. Is this a chapter about love? Yes. Is it more? Yes. There is a message Paul intends which over-reaches the theme of love. There is something about the Holy Spirit and His role in our life which needs to be examined and defined with a little more clarity. Join in as we explore this familiar passage.
Oct 08, 2012•23 min
Many Gifts - One Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12
As we continue in our study of the Holy Spirit, we consider today the passage in 1 Corinthians 12. Paul is instructing the Corinthian congregation not to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. Misinformation and misunderstanding about the work of the Holy Spirit plays a major role in the unhealthy attitudes in the Corinthian church. Listen along as we explore this aspect of the Holy Spirit's work.
Oct 03, 2012•33 min
Root of A Man sung by Josh Cleveland
"The Root of A Man" sung by Josh Cleveland
Oct 02, 2012•6 min
The Wondrous Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16 offers many insights to our quest to understand more of the Holy Spirit's work. Listen along with us.
Sep 12, 2012•24 min
Wrestling With God
Jacob's story is one that presents the critical thinker with a conundrum. Why does God bless his people through a man who cheats, is dishonest and cowardly? Jacob wrestled with God but I find myself wrestling with why God allowed Jacob to become such a major player in the story of redemption. Explore this story with us as we ponder these events in today's podcast.
Aug 13, 2012•28 min
The Holy Spirit- Fresh Winds of Change Pt. 1
When the Holy Spirit interacts with people, there is change in the air. The "wind" or "pneuma" & "ruach" is the force of the Trinity acting upon History in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. Explore with us the ways our lives are affected when we respond to the Spirit's call to change.
Aug 01, 2012•27 min
Holy Spirit Old Testament References Part 2
Even though we see more vivid occurrences in the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is just as active and present in the Old Testament. Explore with us some of the passages of interest and consider their implications in this part 2 of a series on the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.
Aug 01, 2012•30 min
The Holy Spirit No. 2 Old Testament Occurrences
The Holy Spirit is present in both the Old and New Testament. At the coming of Christ the Holy Spirit is seen in astounding and dramatic ways. Not only do the manifestations of the Spirit become more frequent and varied, the manifestations become increasingly personal. Today's lesson features a sampling of some Old Testament characters and how the Spirit is manifested in their lives and concludes with a challenge for all of us to embrace the Spirit's call to purpose and action.
Jul 09, 2012•30 min
The Holy Spirit No. 1 - By Way of Introduction
The Holy Spirit has a tendency to be marginalized and minimized in much of mainstream Christianity. While we speak often of God, the Father and the Son, we less often reflect on the third personality in the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. A careful reading of Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments, offers plentiful glimpses into the work and function of the Holy Spirit. In this series of lessons we will seek to sharpen our focus on the Holy Spirit through a thoughtful and reflective examination ...
Jul 02, 2012•33 min
The End of the World???
This podcast is the final of 3 lessons presented on the subject. The other 2 did not get recorded due to some technical difficulties. Trust me, you didn't miss any great revelation on end times. For generations there have been those who insisted that they had discovered evidence on when the Lord would come again. (Too bad they didn't take his word on it.) 2012 has once again brought this theme to the forefront. In this lesson, we explore some ideas about why it is actually good for us to think a...
Jun 27, 2012•43 min
Ruth No. 4 Meaning, Message and Method of the book of Ruth
In this final installment of the lessons on Ruth, we explore some of the interesting and surprising outcomes of this study. We revisit the unlikely turn of events which allow God's redemptive, restorative work to be done in unexpected ways. Listen along as we reflect on how God continues to write His story of redemption using unlikely heroes and heroines.
May 29, 2012•10 min
Ruth No. 3 Advancing the Divine Agenda
This lesson explores Ruth Chapter 4. The saga of Ruth and Naomi has now fully merged with the life of Boaz. We see in each of these characters, a willingness to think of the needs of others and make informed choices which will bring honor to God. As noted previously, the book of Ruth yields considerable insight into the core features of the gospel as encountered in the New Testament. Listen along and consider the practical and lasting lessons to be learned in this short and all too often, margin...
May 23, 2012•27 min
Ruth No. 2 Chapter 3 Relatively Speaking
In Chapter 3 of Ruth we encounter the continuing story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi instructs Ruth to go to the place where Boaz is processing his grain harvest. Naomi's plan is to explore the possibility that Boaz would be agreeable to acting as the kinsman redeemer who would take Ruth as his wife and therefore, give her some long term security. The story narrative exposes us to cultural practices that puzzle and intrigue the modern reader. As we have discovered in previous lessons, we find the boo...
May 14, 2012•38 min
Clarity of Purpose - Colossians 4: 2-7
Keeping one's focus is vital. It is so easy to lose sight of what is most important. Christian discipleship is always outward focused. Our lives are to be spent in bringing glory to God and helping others to see this glory. Paul offers some very quick "bullet points" in Colossians 4: 2-7 which remind us of our calling, our purpose and our mission. Join in the exploration of these verses with us by listening in.
May 07, 2012•24 min
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