Five Oaks Church Podcast
by Five Oaks Church
Understanding the Bible and your part in God's story doesn't have to be a mystery. Here you will find the audio version of our weekly Bible-based, practical sermons given by Pastor Henry Williams and others from the Five Oaks preaching team. Visit us at fiveoaks.church
Episodes
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OCT 25 // Hearing Jesus // Jonathan Haage
Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "Hearing Jesus" This week our Campus Pastor, Jonathan Haage, takes us through a sermon titled, "How to Fight the Creep of Compromise” teaching from Revelation 2:18-29. If you haven't already, click...
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OCT 18 // Hearing Jesus // Henry Williams
Is giving in to the culture really as serious as giving up your faith? In this message from Revelation 2:12-17, Henry Williams explores Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum and shows how to keep from giving in: stay humble, take compromise seriously, and go for the better prize Jesus promises....
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OCT 11 // Hearing Jesus // Jonathan Haage
What would you actually bet your life on? In this message from Revelation 2:8-11, Jonathan Haage explores Jesus' letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna and shows how the words, ways, and work of Jesus are worth staking our lives on, even when faithfulness costs us something. If you haven't...
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OCT 4 // Hearing Jesus // Toua (Tom) Vang
What happens when a church does everything right but loses its love for Jesus? In this message from Revelation 2, Tom Vang explores Jesus' letter to the church in Ephesus and shows how to recognize a cooling heart and find the way back: remember, repent, and return to the love you had at first.…
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SEPT 27 // Hearing Jesus // Jonathan Haage
When life gets hard, where do we look? In this message from Revelation 1:9-20, Jonathan Haage explores John's vision of the risen Jesus from exile on Patmos and shows how seeing Jesus as he is, knowing he sees us, and trusting that he holds us builds the patient endurance we need for hard…
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SEPT 20 // Hearing Jesus // Henry Williams
What do you do when it would be easier to give up on your faith, or give in to the world around you? In this message from Revelation 1:1-8, Henry Williams begins the Hearing Jesus series and shows how looking behind the curtain, receiving God's grace and peace, and worshiping the God who holds…
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SEPT 13 // When God Seems Absent // Danny Martin
Where is God when life doesn’t make sense? In Genesis 50:15–26, Danny Martin explores Joseph’s remarkable response to betrayal and suffering. Joseph’s story shows us how forgiveness, trust, and hope grow when our lives are anchored in the God who is never absent—even when we cannot see what he is...
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SEPT 6 // When God Seems Absent // Henry Williams
What can you expect when you ask God for direction? In Genesis 46:1–4, Jacob faces a life-changing decision about going to Egypt. Henry Williams explores what to do when God doesn’t give us the specifics we want—and why knowing that God is with us is ultimately better than having a map. If you...
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AUG 30 // When God Seems Absent // Jonathan Haage
Where is God when life doesn’t make sense? In Genesis 45, Joseph looks back on betrayal, slavery, and suffering and recognizes that God was working behind the scenes. Jonathan Haage explores God’s providence—his knowledge, power, and goodness—and why we can trust him even when we cannot yet see...
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AUG 23 // When God Seems Absent // Danny Martin
Why does God sometimes work in ways that make no sense to us? In Genesis 44:18–34, Judah’s surprising transformation points forward to Jesus. Danny Martin explores Joseph’s trust, Judah’s substitution, and why we can trust God’s goodness and purposes even when we cannot see what he is doing. If…
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AUG 9 // Serve Rally // Levi Case
Life moves fast, so how do we make it count? In 1 Peter 4:7–11, Levi Case explores Peter’s call to pray, love deeply, practice hospitality, and use our God-given gifts to serve others. Discover how ordinary acts of faithfulness can become a life lived for the glory of God through Jesus Christ. If...
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AUG 2 // When God Seems Absent // Jonathan Haage
What should we do when hidden sin comes into the light? In this message from Genesis 42:1–28, Jonathan Haage explores Joseph's reunion with his brothers and shows how God uses conviction, confession, and mercy to bring lasting healing and genuine repentance through the gospel. If you haven't...
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JUL 26 // When God Seems Absent // Darrin Geier
In Genesis 41, Joseph goes from prison to Pharaoh’s court—but God had been at work long before the dungeon door opened. Darrin Geier explores how God forms us through suffering, works toward purposes larger than we can see, and points us through Joseph’s story to the humiliation and exaltation of...
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JUL 19 // When God Seems Absent // Scot Johnson
What do you do when God seems silent and nothing in your circumstances is changing? In Genesis 40:1–23, Joseph remains faithful even after being forgotten in prison. Scot Johnson explores how we can serve others, give God the credit, and actively wait on God’s timing—trusting that his silence…
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JUL 12 // When God Seems Absent // Justin Jeppesen
What do you do when life feels unfair and God seems silent? In this message from Genesis 39, Justin Jeppesen explores Joseph's darkest chapter and reveals how God's presence never abandoned him. Learn how to remain faithful through suffering, protect your integrity, and trust that God is working...
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JUL 5 // When God Seems Absent // Jonathan Haage
Where is God when life feels like it's gone into a ditch? In this message from Genesis 37, Jonathan Haage explores Joseph's painful story to show how family wounds, suffering, and brokenness never place us outside God's care. Even when God seems absent, He is faithfully at work. If you haven't...
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JUN 28 // The King Is Coming // Danny Martin
In Matthew 25:31–46, Jesus reveals what it means to live ready for his return. Danny Martin explores the judgment of the sheep and goats, the meaning of the Son of Man, and why God's kingdom is an inheritance received by grace that transforms how believers love and serve others. If you haven't...
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JUN 21 // The King Is Coming // Jonathan Haage
In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus challenges his followers to faithfully use what God has entrusted to them. Jonathan Haage explores the Parable of the Talents, showing how fear, comparison, and misunderstanding God's character can keep us from living out our God-given purpose and calling. If you…
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JUN 14 // The King Is Coming // Tom Vang
In Matthew 25:1–13, Pastor Tom Vang teaches Jesus’ parable of the ten bridesmaids and the call to be ready for the King’s return. Learn how daily trust, spiritual endurance, and love for Jesus prepare us for the best apocalypse ever. If you haven't already, click...
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JUNE 7 // The King Is Coming // Jonathan Haage
In Matthew 24:45–51, Jesus asks a penetrating question: What story is your life telling? Jonathan Haage explores the contrast between the faithful servant and the wicked servant, showing how serving God, embracing meaningful work, and living ready for Christ's return shape both our present lives...
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MAY 31 // The King Is Coming // Danny Martin
What does it mean to be ready for Jesus’ return? In this message from Matthew 24:36–44, Danny Martin explores Jesus’ teaching about signs, suddenness, and spiritual readiness. Discover why Christ calls his followers not to panic or predict dates, but to live with wisdom, faithful investment, and...
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MAY 24 // The King Is Coming // Scot Johnson
In Matthew 24:29–35, Jesus uses the fig tree to teach spiritual readiness in chaotic times. Scot Johnson shows how followers of Jesus can bear good fruit by trusting Christ’s reign, reading the spiritual seasons, anchoring in God’s Word, and joining the global mission of the gospel. If you…
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MAY 17 // The King Is Coming // Henry Williams
In Matthew 24:15–28, Jesus prepares his followers for cataclysmic upheaval. Pastor Henry Williams shows how this difficult passage helps us face crisis without panic—by holding possessions loosely, trusting God’s purposes, and growing in discernment when fear and false voices are loud. If you...
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MAY 10 // The King Is Coming // Danny Martin
In Matthew 24:1–14, Jesus tells his disciples not to be alarmed by uncertain times, false hopes, or coming opposition. Danny Martin helps us see how the return of Jesus reorients our hope, strengthens our endurance, and calls us to faithful vigilance until the King comes. If you haven't already,...
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MAY 3 // Faith in the Waiting // Henry Williams
In Genesis 24, Abraham’s servant seeks a wife for Isaac while God seems silent. This message explores how to make godly decisions with trust, discernment, prayer, and humility. When guidance feels unclear, God is still providentially at work, inviting us to seek him and take faithful action. If…
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APR 26 // Faith in the Waiting // Scot Johnson
In this message from Genesis 22, Scot Johnson walks through Abraham’s greatest test and shows how God uses trials to deepen trust, expose idols, and reveal his faithfulness. This sermon helps listeners see that God is both just and gracious—and that the story of Abraham and Isaac ultimately…
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APR 19 // Faith in the Waiting // Jonathan Haage
In this sermon, "Hope in the Wilderness", Jonathan Haage teaches from Genesis 21:18–21 and shows how God meets people in seasons of pain, waiting, and uncertainty. This message explores how to trust God’s unseen work, cry out honestly, and look for his provision when life feels dry and difficult....
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APR 12 // Faith in the Waiting // Henry Williams
In Genesis 19, Pastor Henry Williams explores the danger of spiritual drift, the reality of God’s judgment, and the mercy that rescues broken people. “Surviving Sodom” shows how a corrupt culture shapes us more than we think—and why our only hope is God’s redeeming grace. If you haven't already,...
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APR 5 // Easter // Henry Williams
In John 20:11–18, Pastor Henry Williams shows how the resurrection of Jesus is deeply personal. The risen Jesus comes near, calls Mary by name, gives her an assignment, and welcomes his people into God’s family. This Easter message invites listeners to trust Christ personally and share his hope...
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MAR 29 // Love That Won't Let Go // Jonathan Haage
In John 12:1–11, Mary’s extravagant act of love toward Jesus reveals both the beauty and the difficulty of true devotion. Jonathan Haage shows how pride, fear, and control can keep us from receiving God’s love or giving it away freely—and how the worth of Jesus changes everything. If you haven't...
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MAR 22 // Family Milestone Celebration // Jonathan Haage
In John 11:38–44, Jonathan Haage explores the raising of Lazarus and what it means to experience the nearness of God in grief, disappointment, and fear. This message points us to Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life and invites us to trust him, call on him, and walk with him in community. If…
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MAR 15 // Faith in the Waiting // Henry Williams
In Genesis 18:16–33, Abraham models what it means to pray boldly. This sermon explores intercessory prayer, God’s justice and mercy, and how humble confidence can shape the way we bring people and burdens before the Lord today. If you haven't already, click...
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MAR 8 // Faith in the Waiting // Jonathan Haage
Why is it so hard to trust God when we’re waiting? In this message from Genesis 16–17, Jonathan Haage explores the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar to reveal the hidden cost of control. Discover how God invites us to move from anxiety and self-sufficiency to deeper trust in his promises. If you...
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MAR 1 // Faith in the Waiting // Scot Johnson
In Genesis 15, Abram wrestles with doubt while waiting for God’s promises. This message explores how honest questions can deepen—not destroy—faith. Discover how to look up to God’s promise, lean into his faithfulness, and let go of the need to save yourself. If you haven't already, click...
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FEB 22 // Auditing Your Response to God's Call // Henry Williams
In Genesis 11:27–12:20, Abraham responds to God’s call with both faith and fear. This sermon explores what it means to audit our own response to God—especially when his promises require waiting, courage, and trust. Where might God be inviting you to deeper obedience today?If you haven't already,...
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Feb 15 // How to Oppose God Without Realizing It // Tom Vang
In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus exposes the danger of opposing God while thinking you’re serving him. Tom Vang explores spiritual blindness, religious hypocrisy, and Christ’s deep compassion for his people. This message calls us to honest self-examination and a humble return to Jesus. If you haven't...
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Feb 8 // How to Combat Self-Deception // Jonathan Haage
In Matthew 23:25–28, Jesus exposes the danger of self-deception and spiritual hypocrisy. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, not just our habits, and to realign our lives around true kingdom priorities shaped by the transforming grace of Christ. If you haven't already, click...
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Feb 1 // Stop Using Your Words to Get Your Own Way // Henry Williams
Why do we feel the need to make our words sound heavier than they are? In this sermon from Matthew 5:33–37 and 23:16–22, Jesus confronts manipulative speech and invites us into a life of honesty and integrity—where our simple yes and no can be trusted because our hearts are being formed by him.…
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Jan 25 // How Not to Drift in a Drifting World // Danny Martin
Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "Kingdom Priorities." This week our Adult Discipleship Pastor, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "How Not to Drift in a Drifting World” teaching from Matthew 23:13-15. If you haven't already, click...
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Jan 18 // Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing // Henry Williams
In Matthew 23:23–24, Jesus names the “weightier matters” of the faith: justice, mercy, and faithfulness—and He calls His people to keep those priorities central without neglecting generosity. This message helps you sort what matters most, navigate complexity with humility, and follow Jesus with a...
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Jan 11 // Remedies to the Temptation of Appearances // Jonathan Haage
Why do we care so much about looking spiritually put together? In Matthew 23:5–12, Jesus exposes the trap of religious performance and invites us into a better way. This sermon explores three remedies—private devotion, servant leadership, and honest confession—that lead to humility, integrity…
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Jan 4 // Three Warnings to Committed Disciples // Henry Williams
Thank you for joining us as we begin a series called, "Kingdom Priorities." This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, takes us through a sermon titled, "Three Warnings to Committed Disciples” teaching from Matthew 23:1-4. If you haven't already, click HERE…
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Dec 28 // New Year, New Creation // Jonathan Haage
Thank you for joining us! This week our Campus Pastor, Jonathan Haage, takes us through a sermon titled, "New Year, New Creation,” teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more…
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Dec 24 // A Light in the Longing // Henry Williams
Thank you for joining us for Christmas Eve! This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, concludes our Advent series with a sermon titled, "When Light Becomes Flesh.” teaching from John 1:1-14. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to...
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DEC 21 // A Light in the Longing // Henry Williams
Thank you for joining us! This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, takes us through a sermon titled, "Experiencing God's Glory,” teaching from Luke 2:8-20. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information…
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DEC 14 // A Light in the Longing // Danny Martin
Thank you for joining us! This week our Adult Discipleship Pastor, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "How to Walk in Joy When Plan's Don't Go to Plan,” teaching from Luke 2:1-7. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to…
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DEC 7 // A Light in the Longing // Henry Williams
Thank you for joining us! This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, takes us through a sermon titled, "When God's Plan Seems Impossible,” teaching from Luke 1:26-56. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more...
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NOV 30 // A Light in the Longing // Jonathan Haage
Thank you for joining us! This week our Campus Pastor, Jonathan Haage, takes us through a sermon titled, "When the Waiting Feels Long,” teaching from Luke 1:5-25. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on...
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NOV 23 // Good Faith // Danny Martin
Thank you for joining us! This week our Adult Discipleship Pastor, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "Good Faith,” teaching from 1 Peter 3:13-16 and Hebrews 11. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more...
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NOV 16 // The Story of Acts // Henry Williams
Thank you for joining us as we continue our series called, "The Story of Acts." This week our Lead Pastor, Henry Williams, takes us through a sermon titled, "How to Share Your Faith” teaching from Acts 26. If you haven't already, click HERE to…
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Understanding the Bible and your part in God's story doesn't have to be a mystery. Here you will find the audio version of our weekly Bible-based, practical sermons given by Pastor Henry Williams and others from the Five Oaks preaching team. Visit us at fiveoaks.church
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