Talks From Occ Stratford-upon-avon

John looks at 1 John 1 and speaks of the author John's experience of Jesus and how our own relationship with Jesus begins by experiencing him. The post 1 John 1 – True Life – Part 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

John and Iain start 2024 in conversation for 2024, looking at Song of Songs 2:10-13, a verse for our church as we enter this new year. The post A Conversation for 2024 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain looks at the story of Joseph being visited by the Angel Gabriel and explores what it means to consider and commit to a decision. The post Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Comparing the encounters of Angel Gabriel to Zechariah and Mary, Iain looks at what we’re afraid of, and how that limits how God can use us in his story. The post Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Phil takes a pause before the business of Christmas begins and asks us to think consciously about inviting God into this Christmas season. The post Preparing Our Hearts For Christmas appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues the series of Fake News, exploring the lie “I am not … enough” and explores some truths that help us shape our lives as we look to follow... The post Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 3 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues with the new series “Fake News”, looking into the lie that we are weak. The post Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

The first part in the Fake News series. Iain looks at the life of Elijah and examines the calling on Elijah’s life and the difficulties he faced, drawing parallels to... The post Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 1 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Nathalie asks what it means to be a friend and shows us examples of friendship from the Bible and other believers, concluding with what it means to be a friend... The post Sunday 22.10.23 – Friendship appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Phil continues our look into the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’ teaching on false prophets and gives some practical checks we can make sure other believers are pointing... The post Sunday 18.10.23 – False Prophets appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

The post Sunday 24.09.23 – Ask, Seek, Knock appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues in Matthew 7:13-14, explaining what Jesus refers to when he speaks about the narrow gate, and prompting us to look at what a life following Jesus’ path looks... The post Sunday 08.10.23 – The Narrow Gate appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the Golden Rule, and giving some steps we can follow to help treat others as we would want... The post Sunday 01.10.23 – The Golden Rule appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain looks at an often misunderstood verse – the beginning of Matthew 7 where Jesus asks us to examine our own lives before correcting fellow believers. The post Sunday 17.09.23 – Do Not Judge appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues our exploration of Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Matthew 6:25-34. and asking us to reexamine how we think about the people and circumstances... The post Sunday 10.09.23 – Do Not Worry appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain continues our Sermon on the Mount series, looking at Matthew 6:19-24 and Jesus’ teaching on storing treasure in heaven rather than on earth, asking us to examine the possessions... The post Sunday 03.09.23 – Serve Two Masters appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Phil updates us about where we are as a church and looks at a verse God has been speaking to the Elders – Acts 4:32 and looks at how practically... The post Sunday 13.08.23 – One Heart, One Mind appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Iain looks at prayer and asks us to examine our preconceived notions of what prayer is as we study Jesus’ instructions on how to prayer. The post Sunday 09.07.2023 – Jesus on Prayer appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

Phil continues the Sermon on the Mount series looking at Jesus’ teaching on performing acts of generosity in secret and provides a simple framework for how to give. The post Sunday 25.06.23 – Jesus on Generosity and Approval appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

John continues our sermon on the mount series exploring why and how Jesus calls us to love our enemies The post Sunday 11.06.23 – Jesus on loving your enemies appeared first on Oasis Community Church.