Archive for January, 2009

1/25/2009 – “Show Me”

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

TEXT: Matthew 15:39-16:4

SUMMARY: The religious leadership challenges Jesus for a “sign” to confirm who he claims to be.

APPLICATION: Very often we let the “now” overlook the many ways in which Christ has already been at work, and continues to work, in our lives. We’ll discuss the dangers of this perspective, and how to avoid them.

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1/18/2009 – “Deja Food”

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

TEXT: Matthew 15:32-38

SUMMARY: Christ completes his mission to the Gentiles east of Judea with the miracle of the feeding of the 4,000.

APPLICATION: We look at multiple healings and multiple miracles of providing, like this one. We already looked at the feeding of the 5,000; why do we have to look at another feeding almost identical? We’ll explain in this message.

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1/11/2009 – “Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It”

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

TEXT: Matthew 15:29-31

SUMMARY: Christ reaches out to Gentiles with his love and his healing.

APPLICATION: The mission of the church remains the same from year to year — to impact the world in which Christ has placed us. Defining that mission reflects how we translate God’s passion for the unsaved.

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1/4/2009 – “Checking Out Our Tools”

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

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SUMMARY: A review of all the opportunities for ministry and involvement we have here at Oakdale.

APPLICATION: We have a great many tools available to us here at Oakdale, opportunities that give us the chance to grow and mature in our faith in Jesus Christ. What they are and what they can mean for us is the purpose of Pastor Dan’s message today.

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