This week, we continue our sermon series, Unpacking the Lord’s Prayer, in which we’re taking a closer look at one of the most well-known passages of scripture. Universally referred to as the Lord’s Prayer, these words are more than just the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. They are a guide to Christian living.
Read MoreThroughout history, it [the Lord’s Prayer] has served as a cornerstone of worship and as a unifying prayer for people of all Christian traditions. We at Ocoee Oaks include this prayer every week as part of our regular order of worship.
Read MoreBut miracles are not reserved for just displays of God’s great power. They include the small, sometimes unnoticed blessings that make up the fabric of our lives. They are occurring all around us all of the time.
Read MoreWhile the miracles we read about in the Old Testament established God’s power and authority, those of the New Testament were displays of compassion, healing, and a vision of a kingdom to come.
Read MoreDuring this three-part series, we will look at some of the miracles from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and those that occur in our daily lives.
Read MoreThis week we reflect on a third part of Jesus’ answer that we might sometimes overlook. When he says we are to love our neighbor, he adds the qualifier “as yourself.” Anytime we think of the greatest command, love God and love people, we should also include love ourselves.
Read MoreAs we experience declines in attendance, questions about its relevance, and rejection by some, the faithful search for ways to revive the Church. Perhaps we need to refresh our memories and revisit the description of the early church in the Book of Acts.
Read MoreThis week is part 2 of our series Love God, Love People, in which we are taking a closer look at Jesus’ response to the question, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
Read MoreThis week we begin the sermon series, Love God, Love People. The series is a follow-up to the If You Love Me series we completed a few weeks ago. To demonstrate our love for Jesus, we are commanded to love God and love people. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a closer look at what Jesus taught were the most important commandments.
Read MoreIn an era where the number of people attending worship services is declining, and a focus on personal spirituality is replacing the draw to organized religion, we ask, “Why go to church?”
Read MoreWhat if we get it wrong? What happens if we try to discern the will of the Holy Spirit through prayer and reading scripture, and we still can’t figure out what path we should follow?
Read MoreImagine living a life so devoted to righteousness, so committed to spreading the love of Christ that all of the forces of darkness would celebrate when your earthly work is complete.
Read MoreWe conclude our series by examining how we listen to the Holy Spirit. Returning to the core verse for this series, John 14:15-17, we are reminded that Jesus promised the gift of “another advocate” to help us and be with us forever. This Spirit of truth lives within each of us and guides us on the path of righteousness.
Read MoreThis week we take a break from our current sermon series If You Love Me, and consider the parable of The Prodigal Son. The story is a study of the extravagant grace extended by a godly father to a disrespectful and foolish son.
Read MoreThis week we focus on the command that Jesus placed at the top of the list when the Pharisees asked him which was the greatest.
Read MoreThe parable of the wicked servant found in Matthew 18:23-35 is a familiar and often used story to illustrate forgiveness. Jesus told the parable in response to Peter’s question, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Read MoreThis week, against the backdrop of Memorial Day and Pentecost, we began the new sermon series If You Love Me. In Part 1, we consider Jesus' statement, “If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15 (NIV).
Read MoreThis week’s message, entitled Facing a Divided World, examines how those who follow the teachings of Jesus can navigate a world where we seem more concerned about our differences than about what we have in common.
Read MoreThis week Pastor Don concluded the sermon series Resurrecting Hope with a message entitled Hope for Unity. During the previous three weeks, we’ve looked at how the resurrection of Jesus gives us hope.
Read MoreIn part 3 of our sermon series Resurrecting Hope, we consider the story of Jesus appearing to the men on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).
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