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Great Oaks Community Church

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Great Oaks Community Church Weekly Sermon Podcast.

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Episodes

The Story - Chapter 9 - Audio

November 04, 2012 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

The story of Ruth is a literary and redemptive gem that glimmers against a backdrop of blackness.

The Story: Chapter 8 - Audio

October 28, 2012 01:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 7 - Audio

October 21, 2012 01:00 - 17 minutes - 8.32 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 6 - Audio

October 14, 2012 01:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 5 - Audio

October 07, 2012 01:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 4 - Audio

September 30, 2012 01:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 3 - Audio

September 23, 2012 01:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 2 - Audio

September 16, 2012 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Our tool guiding us through the Bible is the book The Story. The Story is organized into 31 chapters and t...

The Story: Chapter 1 - Audio

September 09, 2012 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Finding our place in God's story together. From the pulpit to Children's Ministry to Student Ministry, and everything in between, the entire Great Oaks family is discovering God's story in a brand new way this year. Throughout the fall of 2012 and into the new year of 2013, our goal as a church is for each one of us to find our place in His story by discovering the Bible in a new way. Chapter 1 walks us through the story of the Creation.

What is a Christian? - Audio

September 02, 2012 01:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

We serve not to earn God's favor but as a result of God's favor.

The Great Invitation - Audio

August 26, 2012 01:00 - 41 minutes - 9.61 MB

We all have a birthday. That date when we were born into this world. We celebrate each year that moment, but have you ever taken the time to have a spiritual birthday? That time when you met Jesus for the first time? Listen as Pastor Bill teaches about how we all can have a spiritual birthday, and what that entails.

Found People Find People - Audio

August 23, 2012 01:00 - 37 minutes - 8.77 MB

Have you ever been lost? Maybe as a child or even as an adult. There is a desire to be found, to contact someone at least to let them know where you are. Well, Christ found us long ago and all He asks of us is to find others and lead them to Him.

You Can't Outgive God - Audio

August 12, 2012 01:00 - 36 minutes - 8.46 MB

No matter what we can never outgive God, but is it really about giving anyways? Honestly, its more about trust and where our trust lies. With God or with the Benjamins? Listen as Pastor Bill explains from God's Word what God has to say about giving.

You Can't Do Life Alone - Audio

August 05, 2012 01:00 - 42 minutes - 9.82 MB

Time alone may be fine for a moment, even necessary, but when we begin to remove ourselves from healthy relationships that is when we can wander into trouble very easily. Listen to Pastor Bill as he speaks from God's Word about the importance of doing life together.

Growing People Change - Audio

July 29, 2012 01:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Change. Some people like it, others don't, but according to the bible it is something we must pursue. Growing people do change.

Don't Fret - Audio

July 22, 2012 01:00 - 33 minutes - 7.64 MB

Don't worry, be happy! No really, in times of doubt God asks us to trust Him. To not let others influence our faith and to count on God.

In His Presence - Audio

July 15, 2012 01:00 - 36 minutes - 8.42 MB

In His Presence we experience opportunities and defining moments that change our lives forever. Together we took a look at Jacob and how an encounter with God changed his life forever!

In His Presence - PDF

July 15, 2012 01:00 - 59.2 KB application/pdf

In His Presence we experience opportunities and defining moments that change our lives forever. Together we took a look at Jacob and how an encounter with God changed his life forever!

The Ongoing Mission - Audio

July 08, 2012 01:00 - 36 minutes - 8.37 MB

Have you ever noticed that Acts doesn't end like your typical book or novel? It leaves us hanging with Paul being moved from cell to cell. Maybe the intentions of the author was to illustrate the Ongoing Mission for us. To continue teaching the truth of Jesus until His return.

The Perfect Storm - Audio

July 01, 2012 01:00 - 30 minutes - 7.13 MB

Join Pastor Bill as he continues to look into the book Acts.

Youth Mission Trip - Audio

June 24, 2012 01:00 - 47 minutes - 11 MB

Pastor Chris and some of the team members from the Route 25 mission team talk about their experience serving others.

The Power of Total Surrender | Part 2 - Audio

June 17, 2012 01:00 - 31 minutes - 7.29 MB

Pastor Bill continues the Roots & Branches series studying the book of Acts

The Power of Total Surrender - Audio

June 10, 2012 01:00 - 42 minutes - 9.79 MB

Pastor Bill continues the Roots & Branches series studying the book of Acts.

Roots and Branches: What does your life say? - Audio

June 03, 2012 01:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

What does the way you live your life say about you? Do your actions speak differently than your words? In this chapter of Acts, Paul discusses how the way we live our lives speaks louder about us than the words that come out of our mouths.

Roots and Branches: Getting the Message Right - Audio

May 27, 2012 01:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

When Paul sets out from Antioch to revisit the young churches on his third mission trip, his goal is to strengthen the disciples by filling in the gaps in their understanding, eliminating sources of evil strongholds, encouraging them and selecting apprentice missionaries to accompany him for on-the-job training.

Roots and Branches: Building Bridges - Audio

May 20, 2012 01:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Pauls used what he learned about the Greeks to connect with them.

Roots and Branches: When God Closes Doors - Audio

May 13, 2012 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Sometimes, God closes doors because He loves us.

Roots and Branches: A Missionary-Sending Church - Audio

April 22, 2012 01:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MB

Like a baseball player, God wants us to go around the bases till we reach home base but we all stumble and need help. We need someone who will carry is home.

Roots and Branches: When the Church Prays, God Wins! - Audio

April 15, 2012 01:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

When Peter was jailed, his followers pray earnestly for him and were surprised when their prayers were answered.

The Event that Changed Everything - Audio

April 08, 2012 00:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Easter sermon - Everyone is always trying to improve the quality of our lives but only Jesus gave us the solution to the grave.

Roots and Branches: Don't Exclude Whom God Includes - Audio

April 01, 2012 01:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

God gave gentiles His word, too, which made them equal in His eyes. Paul honored that choice.

Roots and Branches: From Murderer to Missionary - Audio

March 18, 2012 01:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Nobody is beyond the reach of God.

Roots and Branches: To the Ends of the Earth - Audio

March 11, 2012 01:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

God broke barriers between Philip and the eunuch he met on the road. They were two very different people with very different lives that wouldn't have met had it not been for God prompting Philip to follow the eunuch's carriage.

Roots and Branches: The Church on the Move - Audio

March 04, 2012 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

When one side cheers for the opposing side, everybody wins.

Roots and Branches: A Biblical View of Suffering - Audio

February 26, 2012 01:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

If you came to a fork on the road where one sign said "Pleasing God" and the other said "Trusting God," which road would you take?

Roots and Branches: It's All About Jesus - Audio

February 19, 2012 01:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

The story of Stephen and how he contributed to the early church.

Roots and Branches: The Early Years - Audio

February 12, 2012 01:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

Where did we come from? What legacy will we leave our children?

One, Not Everyone - Audio

February 05, 2012 01:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB

How do you deal with everything going on in the world and how to help everyone without burning out? Explore the answer Paul provided in the Galatians.

Practical Atheist: I Believe in God but I Don't Know Him - Audio

January 29, 2012 01:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

You say you believe in God. Do you really? Do you live your life as if God is in the room, or do you assume He's not paying attention? You call yourself a Christian. Are you who you say you are?

Practical Atheist: I Believe in God but Don't Want to go Overboard - Audio

January 22, 2012 01:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

You say you believe in God. Do you really? Do you live your life as if God is in the room, or do you assume He's not paying attention? You call yourself a Christian. Are you who you say you are?

Practical Atheist: I Believe in God But I Don't Fear Him - Audio

January 15, 2012 01:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

You say you believe in God. Do you really? Do you live your life as if God is in the room, or do you assume He's not paying attention? You call yourself a Christian. Are you who you say you are?

Do Not Quit - Audio

January 08, 2012 00:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Pastor Bill talks about how salvation and discipleship go hand in hand and what Jesus expects from us if we are to be his disciples.

Like A Fire - Audio

January 01, 2012 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Pastor Chris talks about putting Christ first in our lives, and everything else second.

He Will Be Called...Prince of Peace - Audio

December 24, 2011 01:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

There are many names for Jesus, but what do they really mean? Join us as we discover why He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. You'll gain a new and relevant perspective on the Savior who was born in a manger over two thousand years ago.

He Will Be Called...Everlasting Father - Audio

December 18, 2011 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

There are many names for Jesus, but what do they really mean? Join us as we discover why He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. You'll gain a new and relevant perspective on the Savior who was born in a manger over two thousand years ago.

He Will Be Called...Mighty God - Audio

December 12, 2011 01:00 - 17 minutes - 8.16 MB

There are many names for Jesus, but what do they really mean? Join us as we discover why He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. You'll gain a new and relevant perspective on the Savior who was born in a manger over two thousand years ago.

He Will Be Called...Wonderful Counselor - Audio

December 04, 2011 01:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

There are many names for Jesus, but what do they really mean? Join us as we discover why He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. You'll gain a new and relevant perspective on the Savior who was born in a manger over two thousand years ago.

The Cross and the Kingdom - Audio

November 27, 2011 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

Pastor Dan discusses the history of the cross and how Jesus was viewed by others. Was he a prophet? A good man? The son of God? Who do you say Jesus is? Are you ready to pick up your cross and follow him?

A Heart of Generosity - Audio

November 20, 2011 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

The key to a blessed life is a heart of generosity.

When God Calls Your Name Twice - Audio

November 13, 2011 00:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Sometimes God calls our names twice. Are we willing to listen so that we can determine God's plan for our lives?

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