Okotoks Alliance Podcast

Matthew 16:21-28 Have you ever felt like your faith was strong, only to turn around and crash & burn? That seemed to be Peter in Matthew 16:21-28. OAC Elder Michael Packard digs into this passage.

Matthew 16:13-20 We’re beginning a new teaching series this Sunday. “Holidays and Road Trips: Journeying With Jesus” begins to track Jesus and His disciples as they turn and begin the journey towards Jerusalem. Our hope is that you will travel with Jesus this summer, wherever that might lead you. It’s going to be a great day to be together in worship!

Matthew 15:21-39 Happy Father’s Day, Dads! We’re wrapping up our teaching series “I Will Not Be Shaken” this Sunday, inviting the Holy Spirit to teach us from Matthew 15:21-39. What do we do when worship is coming from the “wrong” people? We’re going to explore this very strange and potentially offensive account this Sunday in “Shaken By Worship”.

Matthew 15:1-20 This Sunday, in our “I Will Not Be Shaken” series, we will listen to Jesus words about hypocrisy. It disturbs all of us, and can be difficult to detect, especially when it’s lurking in our own heart.

Matthew 14:22-33 What storms are you facing? This Sunday we’re continuing in our “I Will Not Be Shaken” series, and looking at Matthew 14:22-33. What do we do when Jesus sends us straight into the tempest?

Matthew 14:13-21 Last Sunday we considered the humanity of Jesus, and His ability to empathize with us. This Sunday we look at the power of His Divinity on display, and His invitation to trust His provision.

Matthew 13:53-14:12 We will begin a new series we’re calling “I Will Not Be Shaken”. This Sunday were looking at the rejection both Jesus and John the Baptist experienced as they followed God and His kingdom purposes. If you’d like to read it in advance, check out Matthew 13:53-14:12.

Matthew 13:44-52 We will wrap up our “Jesus, The Story-teller” series. You’d be welcome to read our text Matthew 13:44-52, as we wrap up with “The Island of Treasures”. What is this “kingdom of heaven” treasure we’ve been given? And what are we to do with it?

Matthew 13:24-43 This Sunday I’ll be preaching from Matthew 13:24-43, if you’d like to read it in advance. Jesus told some great stories! Maybe you’ve heard a few of them? …”The Heart of Middle Earth”, “The Not So Secret Garden”, “The Island of Treasurers”? Maybe it’s time to hear the parables of Jesus again?

Matthew 13:1-23 We love great stories, and Jesus told some great stories! Maybe you’ve heard a few of them? …”The Heart of Middle Earth”, “The Not So Secret Garden”, “The Island of Treasurers”? Maybe it’s time to hear the parables of Jesus again? I’ll be preaching from Matthew 13:1-23, if you’d like to read it in advance.

Matthew 28:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 15 THIS is the starting point of hope. It was the realization of centuries of anticipation. And WE live with responsibility to one life changing, eternity altering question …what will you do with Jesus? Consider what He has done for you!

Our Good Friday service this year consisted of worship in song, a brief message, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed by interactive stations around the facility, highlighting four words - Forgiveness, Hope, Presence & Surrender. "Jesus' Words of Eternal Hope” ends with His final words “it is finished”.

Matthew 21:1-22 Matthew recounts the extraordinary events which would begin Jesus final week of ministry in Matthew 21:1-22. But what does this mean for us today? This Sunday we will continue in our “Conversations With Jesus” series, and explore His “Words About Victory”.

We will host our own Good Friday service. Since we are not in our own church building, we are bringing a completely different spin to the Easter Path, which we have historically hosted. Good Friday April 19 @ 9:30 am we will host an interactive, family friendly, Good Friday Service at Edison School. It will include worship in song, a shorter message, the celebration of the Lord’s Super and interactive stations around the gym. “Jesus Words of Eternal Hope” end with His final words, “it is finished”. We are going to worship together as a church family, and want to invite you to bring your entire family …all ages are welcome. We hope you can carve out this hour on Good Friday to worship with us!

Matthew 12:46-50 Jesus kept re-defining so many things, and that includes family! This Sunday “Words About Family” in our “Conversations With Jesus” series. We’ll be in Matthew 12:46-50.

Matthew 12:22-45 As we converse with Jesus we learn a lot! This week, we’re inviting His instruction concerning the spiritual realm, and specifically the influence Satan has in our world. Matthew 12:22-45 is the specific text, if you want to read it in advance (it’s broader than just the demonic, and raises real questions concerning leadership in our world as well).

Matthew 12:1-21 Jesus spoke to leaders in His day, and His words continue to speak to us as leaders. Whether you’re leading at work, in your home, on your street or in our church, we need to hear Jesus. Even as we prepare to vote for leaders, the words of Jesus are instructive. We’ll be in Matthew 12:1-21 this Sunday.

Matthew 11:25-30 The Son spoke to the Father, and what resulted was Praise and Worship! Has that ever struck you as funny? That’s not the only thing unusual in this Sunday’s passage! If you get a chance, read Matthew 11:25-30. We’re continuing in our Lent series “Conversations With Jesus” this Sunday, listening in as Jesus speaks to the Father.

Matthew 11:1-24 This Sunday we’re beginning a new series, which will lead us through the season of Lent. “Conversations With Jesus” will be a series where we hear people pose hard questions to Jesus. We get to listen, interact and learn. This week, John the Baptist asks “Did I get it wrong?” Maybe you’ve asked this question too?

Matthew 10:24-42 What does a follower of Jesus look like? What character marks or qualities should I aspire to nurture in my life? This Sunday we will wrap up our “Compassion of Jesus” sermon series. Take the time to read Matthew 10:24-42, if you can.