Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry

MESSAGE: Do You Want To Get Well?

Do you want to get well? This is the question Jesus asks a paralyzed man in John 5. But rather than saying yes, this man brings four excuses to why he can't be well. This man blames his community, ability, surroundings and competition for the reason why he is not well. Yet even in the midst of this, Jesus still heals him. This healing is an invitation for the man to participate in the healing work that Jesus offers. Our healing is an invitation for us to participate in what God is doing. The question is, do you want to get well?

Message Delivered: 9/16/24

20. Salvation Through Faith

Salvation is the word we use to describe the saving work God has done to rescue us from sin. From beginning to end, scripture is filled with the good news that we are saved through faith alone, not by any work that we could do. Join us as we discuss the past, present, and future reality of salvation, and why this is news is truly good!

MESSAGE: What Do You Need?

What do you need? As Brennen dives into John 3 and 4, we clearly see that we all need God's grace. Nicodemus reveals that God's grace is given to those who are burned out on religion. It's given to those who have checked all the boxes and have tried to earn his favor. The Samaritan woman reveals that God's grace is given to the forgotten. His grace is freely given to those who feel overlooked. No matter who you are, God has extended his grace as a gift for you to freely receive.

Message Delivered: 9/9/24

19. Hearing God's Voice

How can I hear from God? How can I be sure that it's his voice? These are the guiding questions in today's episode. We don't control when or how God may speak to us, be we can position ourselves to hear from him. Join us as we share the ways God has spoken to us in the past and how we are called to respond to his voice.

MESSAGE: His Mercy & Justice

The greatest question we answer is, who is Jesus? How we live is directly influenced by who we believe Jesus to be. John 2 gives an in depth look into the fullness of who Jesus is. His justice and mercy are not two separate ideas, but they are united together by perfect love. John 2 invites us to wrestle with what it looks like to be transformed into a community of people who show justice and mercy.

Message Delivered: 9/1/24

18. Planted

What does it mean to be planted? This is the question we're asking as we take a quick dive through Psalm 1. The psalmist describes two kinds of people; those who plant themselves in God's truth, and those who plant themselves in what fades. Join us as we look at simple ways we can position ourselves to keep building deep roots in our walk with God.

MESSAGE: Who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus? This is the most important question we could ask ourselves, because who we believe Jesus to be directly impacts how we live. Brennen opens up the introduction John 1 to guide us to see who Jesus is and how we respond. John's introduction reveals how we can either reject Jesus or accept who he is by wholly following him.

Who do you believe Jesus is? What holds you back from fully following Jesus? Message

Delivered: 8/25/24

MESSAGE: The King of Kings

The book of Kings ends with the story of hopelessness. It feels like God's people are too far gone and their sin is too great. But in this hopelessness, God calls the prophet Ezekiel to proclaim that God can bring life and restore the hearts of his people. 400 years later, we see God starting to unfold his plan by sending his son, Jesus. Jesus not only frees us from sin, but makes it possible for us to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to worship.

What in my life feels like a valley of dry bones? How is God asking me to keep playing for the right team?

Message Delivered: 8/18/24

MESSAGE: The Power of Vision

Hezekiah is one of the best kings of Judah because of his vision. He allows the truth and character of God to shape his desires and dreams. His vision invites the nation of Judah to be restored in relationship with God as a community. Near the end of his life, Hezekiah's vision starts to fade as the blind spot of pride impairs his sight. His story shows us the influence that clear vision can have in our communities and the importance of regularly meeting with God to restore our sight.

How do you respond to foggy vision? What rhythms are in your life to regularly meet with God and have your vision restored?

Message Delivered: 7/28/24

MESSAGE: Cling to God

What do you cling to when chaos confronts you? The story of the kings becomes a downward spiral into chaos. Rehoboam and Jeroboam will try to control God's people by clinging to idol worship and their own power. But God never left the chaos and will invite the kings to work with him through the chaos.

Message Delivered: 7/14/24

MESSAGE: God+ Worship

Solomon, known for his wisdom and the building of the temple, is typically regarded as a great king of the Old Testament. But a look at his life reveals the complexity of his worship. In order to save face, Solomon builds shrines and altars to false gods that will remain for over 200 years in Israel. His decisions allow Israel to participate in idol worship for generations. Solomon reveals that what we worship and how we worship matters. 

What dead things in your life do you try to breathe life into? What does it look like to make the one decision each day to worship God?

Message Delivered: 6/30/24

MESSAGE: Humble Hearts

David is the humble shepherd that God chooses to be the second king of Israel. Yet, as David's power increases, his humility decreases. He fails as a king and tries to cover up his sin. But when confronted with his sin, David is willing to lose everything to be made right with God. Pastor Matt reveals how God desires humble hearts more than impressive deeds.

Where is my heart with God? What does it look like to have a heart that is fully committed to God?

Message Delivered: 6/16/2024

MESSAGE: True Obedience

The kings of Israel are responsible for leading God's people into further obedience. Saul, the first king of Israel, is given the choice to faithfully lead God's people. Yet, he continually disobeys God because of his own insecurities as a leader. Saul's failure reveals that obedience is more than checking boxes off the list. True obedience is the natural response of a heart that knows they are loved by God.

How is God inviting you to take one step in faithful obedience? Why does obedience flow from love?

Message Delivered: 6/2/24

17. Transitions

Summertime always brings around transitions, whether it's moving home, starting a new job or even saying goodbye to friends. How do we end and begin well? As we wrap up our final episode for this semester, we'll look at how we can say goodbye all the while stepping into what God has for us in new seasons. Our podcast will return with more episodes in the fall!

MESSAGE: Just Do It

In our last message of the school year, Brennen closes our series by encouraging us to practice what we have learned. Over the past year, we have been learning through Sunday nights, small groups, and even our own personal times with God. Yet, this summer, we get the opportunity to lean in, and do the things we have been taught. The goal isn't perfection, but progress in becoming more and more like Christ.

What are three things that you can practice this summer? Who can keep you accountable in these?

Message Delivered: 4/28/24

16. Rest

Rest is more than just taking a nap, although naps are amazing! Rest is the process of being renewed so that we are prepared to jump right back in. Even in seasons of busyness, we can take the time to stop and be renewed. Join us as we look at practical ways we adopt a rhythm of rest in our life.

MESSAGE: Surrender Your Thoughts

The brain is one of our greatest gifts from God yet, it can be our greatest enemy. Jaena explains how our brain can be a place in which we pursue Christlikeness or we pursue sin. Our thoughts are important, and what we think about affects how we live. As Jaena looks at Pauls encouragement in Philippians 4:8, she explains 8 words that are to describe the thoughts that lead us towards Christlikeness.

Why is our thought life important? What is one thing God is asking you to surrender in order to pursue Christlike thoughts?

Message Delivered: 4/21/24

15. How do I Worship?

We are created to worship God, but what does this actually mean? Worship is more than singing in church, it's a way of responding to who God is and what he has been doing. Join us as we look at ways we can worship God wherever we may be!

MESSAGE: Pray to Peace

How do we surrender our emotions to Jesus? In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul reveals that we can't control what thoughts and emotions we have, but we can control what we do about them. We can choose to pray and connect with the Father. We can choose to ask the Father for help. And we can choose to practice thanksgiving. No matter what high or low we may experience, we have access to presence of God and his peace.

What does it look like to surrender your emotions to God? What are five things in life that you're grateful for?

Message Delivered: 4/14/24

14. Navigating Conflict

Conflict is hard and messy, but it's an incredible invitation to seek unity. Most of us alternate between the extremes of avoidance or aggression when it comes to addressing the issues at hand. Join us as we look at how we can prayerfully step into these conversations and seek to live in unity!

MESSAGE: Joyful and Gentle

How can we follow Jesus in everything? This is the question we're answering in our new series, In Everything. Diving into Philippians 4:4-9, Brennen begins this series by discussing what it looks like to rejoice in the hard seasons and live a life of gentleness.

How good are you at rejoicing in hard seasons? How do people describe you?

Message Delivered: 4/8/24

13. The Bible

The Bible is a collection of books, written by multiple authors, from contexts that are so different from ours today. It can be incredibly confusing, yet the Bible is one of the central places where we can dive into God's truth and his presence. Join us as we look at how we engage with the Bible well, not just reading it, but engaging with what God is speaking to us.

MESSAGE: Living Transformed

Easter Sunday is a delightful celebration of what Jesus has done for us. But then Monday hits and we're right back in the swing of things. How do keep living as a transformed creation on Monday? Emily digs into 2 Corinthians to see how Paul encourages this church to continue living transformed in the midst of brokenness.

What does it mean to live centered on the resurrection? What challenges do you come across in trying to publicly live transformed?

Message Delivered: 3/31/24

12. Engaged and Married

In part 2 of our discussion on relationships, we're looking specifically at engagement and marriage. 90% of people will journey through these two major transitions while they're in their 20s. Join us as we look at how God can use these seasons to keep forming us towards Christlikeness and how we can support those who are navigating these seasons as well.

MESSAGE: Baptism

The sacraments can often be confusing to understand, and in our last week of this series, Brennen explains the beauty of baptism and how it involves all of us together. Baptism is a sacrament that symbolizes a dying to self and a rising to new life in Christ. It is a public declaration of faith and the welcoming into the family of Jesus. Take a listen to hear how you can participate in this sacrament!

Message Delivered: 3/24/24

11. Single and Dating

90% of people in their 20s will navigate through the major life transitions of single, dating, engaged, and married. In this episode, we'll answer questions specifically about singleness and dating. Join us as we share some wisdom on what it means to navigate these transitions well.

MESSAGE: Communion

For many of us, communion is an obscure act that we do at church. We know it's important, but we're not quite sure what it really means. In this message, Brennen explains what communion is, why it's important, and how we can faithfully practice this sacrament.

What has your experience with communion been like in the past? How has your perspective changed?

Message Delivered: 3/17/24

10. The Armor of God

There is a real, spiritual battle that we face every single day as followers of Jesus. Yet God has already won the war and has provided us the armor to withstand Satan's last attempts to grasp power. Take a listen as we dive into Ephesians 6 and the pieces of armor we can wear everyday to stand our ground.

9. The Gospel

The Gospel is more than a message of Jesus dying for us. The Gospel is the story of God seeing us in despair, making a way for us to be free, and giving us the opportunity to extend that freedom to others. Join us as we discuss the depths of the Gospel and how we participate in it's present reality today.

MESSAGE: Remembering Who God Is

Finishing our series on Habakkuk, Brennen reveals how the prayer of chapter 3 is one of remembrance. As Habakkuk waits, he recalls the ways in which God has been faithful in the past. He praises God in the waiting because he knows how God is. Habakkuk models faith that waits for God's plan.

How has God shown his faithfulness in your life? How can you praise God in the waiting?

Message Delivered: 3/3/24