Getting Ready for Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sermon for Sunday, November 1, 2009
“Who’s In The Other Corner”
If we were preparing for a match in the sport of boxing, your first step would be to analyze your opposition. The win can only come when, we understand who we are up against and develop a strategy to defeat him. In this message, we will get to know Satan and how he works to steal our joy.

Set List for November 1, 2009

Marvelous Light
Charlie Hall
From the CD “Flying Into Daybreak” by Charlie Hall

Sing To The King
Billy Foote, Charles Silvester Horne
From the CD “The Best of Passion So Far” by Passion

Victory In Jesus
Eugene M. Bartlett
Traditional Hymn (done not so traditionally :)

I Am Free
Jon Egan
From the CD “Go” by The Newsboys


We start a brand new series this week entitled “Fighting For Joy”. Let’s face it, in today’s world, it is a true fight. Everything around us wants to steal our joy, but through this series we will learn how to battle through, and come out victorious. I’m very pumped about this series, and look forward to seeing God do an awesome work in my life, and in yours as well.
Our music this week deals with the fact that we are victorious if we are in Christ. Our music falls at the end of services, and will be an opportunity for us to truly celebrate our Savior and the joy He gives. Take time to listen to the music by clicking the titles above. As always, I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday.

Doug

Getting Ready for Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sermon for Sunday, October 25, 2009
“Keep It Simple”
At Oasis, we encourage that we continually evaluate the priorities of our life to avoid the dangerous traps of busyness. We encourage that by faith we live out Matthew 6:33, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

Set List for October 25, 2009

Marvelous Light
Charlie Hall
From the CD “Flying Into Daybreak” by Charlie Hall

All Because of Jesus
Steve Fee
From the CD “We Shine” by Fee

Help Me To Find You
Todd Fields
From the CD “Free” by Todd Fields


We finish up our series “Inside Oasis” this Sunday as we talk about the final core value of our six, “Keep It Simple”. Our lives are complicated, aren’t they? It is funny to me that we have all these technological advances to “save” us time, yet we are still busier than ever. We often take things that are simple, and overcomplicate them. For instance, have you ever had a task that takes you twice as long as it should, simply because there was surely an easier way to accomplish that task? I know that I have. The good news is that God’s plan is simple, and at Oasis we strive to remind ourselves of that. The bad news is that unless we constantly remind ourselves of the simple plan that He has, we will tend to complicate it. God says, “Seek me first, and everything else will be added”. No need for an iphone application, simply seek God first, and everything else will fall into place. Try it this week, and see what a difference spending time seeking God every day will make in your life.
This week our music deals a lot with simply focusing on God, and following His ways. Also, just to stay with our “simple” theme, I’ve scaled back the band and amount of songs we’ll be doing. Just one more way to remind us that God wants us to “keep it simple”. Take time to listen to the songs by clicking the links above. I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday.

Doug

Getting Ready for Sunday, October 18, 2009

Sermon for Sunday, October 18, 2009
“Every Member In A Ministry”
At Oasis, we believe that connecting to a church gives you opportunities to express your love for God by serving others. We believe it is our responsibility to be aggressive in seeking opportunities to use our God-given abilities. “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10)

Set List for October 18, 2009

The Longer I Serve Him
William J. Gaither
Traditional Hymn

Our Love Is Loud
David Crowder
From the CD “Can You Hear Us” by David Crowder Band

You’re Worthy of My Praise
David Ruis
From the CD “Our Sunday Best” by Various Artist

Song of Praise
Doug & Cindy Mickan
From the CD “Prelude” by Doug & Cindy Mickan

I’ll Give My All
Doug & Cindy Mickan
From the CD “Prelude” by Doug & Cindy Mickan

We continue our series on the 6 Core Values of Oasis Church. This Sunday we talk about how we believe every member needs to be involved in a ministry. God calls us all to serve. At Oasis we make every attempt to create opportunities for people to serve others. Our music this week deals a lot with simply loving God and giving Him the praise He is due. We worship God through our service, and if we truly love Him as we will be singing this Sunday, then service will come naturally as an act of worship. Take time this week to listen to the music in the chart above to better familiarize yourself with it for our time together on Sunday. If you are not serving in a ministry right now, there are a lot of great opportunities at Oasis to jump in. I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday

Doug

Getting Ready for Sunday, October 11, 2009

Sermon for Sunday, October 11, 2009
“Be Generous”
At Oasis, we boldly teach the importance of Biblical giving. That giving is necessary for the building of Gods kingdom and for personal joy in our own lives. Here, we are encouraged to be obedient managers of the money that God has placed in our hands. “Give and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full-pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back” (Luke 6:38).

Set List for October 11, 2009
Sing To The King
Billy Foote & Charles Silvester Horne
From the CD “We Shine” by Fee

Come Magnify The Lord
Doug Mickan
Available to listen to at soundclick.com

Indescribable
Laura Story
From the CD “Arriving” by Chris Tomlin

Wonderful Maker
Matt Redman & Chris Tomlin
From the CD “Beautiful News” by Matt Redman

I’ll Give My All
Doug & Cindy Mickan
From the CD “Prelude” by Doug & Cindy Mickan

This week we continue our series on the 6 Core values of Oasis. This week’s core value is “Be Generous”. In the world we live in we are taught to look out for ourselves, but God commands us to give to our church, and to give to others. When we give for God’s name to be advanced, he will bless our gift (and us) more than you could ever imagine. Ask God to give you a generous heart this week as you interact with others. Come ready to give of not only your finances and time this Sunday, but come ready to give your all as we worship the King of Kings. I look forward to worshiping with you Sunday.
Doug