Oaks Church Podcast

How do you know if you’re living God’s will? In this message from Genesis 24, discover how remembering God’s faithfulness, walking in obedience, and trusting His guidance can help you live with confidence in His story—even when life feels uncertain.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Why does God allow tests in our lives? In this message from Genesis 22:1–19, discover how God uses difficult moments to deepen your faith. Learn how to recognize His voice, trust His process, and rest in His character as a faithful provider—even when life feels uncertain.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this message from Genesis 21:8–21, we explore how God challenges our assumptions about justice, suffering, and self-sufficiency. Through Hagar’s story, discover how God meets us in the wilderness and invites us to stop striving and start trusting His grace.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does someone who knows God slowly drift into compromise? In this message from Genesis 19 and 2 Peter 2:6–9, we walk through the story of Lot—a man called righteous, yet deeply conflicted and spiritually strained. His life shows how drift happens gradually, how tension builds internally, and how hesitation can keep us stuck. But this isn’t just a warning—it’s a story of hope. Even in weakness and compromise, God moves toward his people with mercy and faithfulness. This sermon will help you recognize spiritual drift in your own life and remind you that God’s rescue is not based on your strength, but his promise.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this Easter message from John 20:11–18, discover how the resurrection of Jesus invites us into a whole new reality. See how Mary’s encounter with the risen Christ transforms her habits, identity, and response—and how that same hope can reshape your life today.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this message from John 11:38–44, Pastor Henry Michael Williams explores how God works through impossible situations. Discover how Jesus meets us in our pain, stretches our faith, and reveals God’s glory—even in the hardest moments.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What role do we play in God’s plans? In Genesis 18:16–33, Abraham’s conversation with God reveals a surprising truth—God invites us into partnership with Him. Pastor Henry Michael Williams explores how faith grows through honest prayer, trust, and friendship with God.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What do you do when the gap between God’s promises and your life feels painfully wide? In Genesis 15, Abraham shows us how to wait without giving up—leaning into God’s presence, bringing honest questions, and trusting God’s goodness and grace. A steady word for anyone in a hard season of waiting.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this message from Genesis 12:1–10, Pastor Henry Michael Williams explores Abram’s calling and what it reveals about God’s character. Discover how God uses broken people, redefines blessing, and leads us on a lifelong journey of faith and discipleship centered on Christ.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is “doing better” really what Jesus wants from us? In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus warns against religious hypocrisy and calls us to examine our hearts and desires. This message challenges us to stop performing and start experiencing true gospel transformation through Christ’s grace.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In His Transforming Influence, Pastor Henry Michael Williams teaches from Matthew 23:25–28, where Jesus exposes outward religion and calls us into deep, inner transformation. This message invites listeners to stop performing and experience the life-changing presence of Christ from the inside out.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Why do sincere people still miss what God is doing? In Matthew 23:16–22, Jesus warns about becoming “blind guides.” This message explores spiritual blindness, legalism, and why seeing clearly requires more than rules or knowledge—it requires following Jesus with humility and trust.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Why does following Jesus sometimes feel exhausting instead of freeing? In Matthew 23:13–15, Jesus exposes religious systems that block true life with God. This message explores Spirit-empowered courage, freedom from legalism, and how real transformation happens—not through effort, but through Christ.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Matthew 23:23–24, Jesus exposes the danger of outward religion without inward transformation. This message explores what it means to love what God loves—living generously through justice, mercy, and faithfulness as a response to God’s grace, not performance.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What happens when faith becomes more about appearance than love for God? In Matthew 23:5–12, Jesus exposes religious performance and invites us into a truer, freer life marked by humility and love. Discover how misplaced devotion can be healed and redirected toward real freedom with God.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Faith can feel exhausting when it becomes about rules instead of relationship. In this sermon from Matthew 23:1–4, Pastor Henry Michael Williams shows how Jesus confronts religious burden and invites us into rest, freedom, and a life truly enjoyed with God.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Christmas can feel rushed and overwhelming. In this message from John 1:14, Campus Pastor Henry Michael Williams explores how God slows down, draws near, and offers grace through Jesus. Discover how the incarnation invites us to rest, realign our expectations, and experience God’s presence in the middle of busy lives.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Peace often feels just out of reach. In this message from Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Henry Williams shows how God brings unexpected peace through Jesus—not in perfect circumstances, but right where we are. Discover why peace isn’t a stage of life, but a person, and how that changes everything.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Luke 2:1–7, God turns the world’s understanding of power upside down through the humble birth of Jesus. This message invites you to see where you might be chasing control instead of God and offers hope in the surprising way He works through the humble, the overlooked, and the everyday moments of life.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Luke 1:26–38, Mary’s story shows how God uses ordinary people through humble, saving, and resilient faith. Pastor Henry unpacks what this means for our identity, our confidence in Christ, and the courage to say “yes” to God’s call in real life.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Waiting on God isn’t easy, but it’s often where he does his deepest work. In Luke 1:5–25, Zechariah and Elizabeth show how God meets us in the mundane, the supernatural, and even our doubts. This message offers hope for anyone wrestling with unanswered prayers or longing for God to move.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us for the final sermon in the series entitled, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Jesus, Alive and Present" teaching from Acts 26.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "The Pursuit of God's Will" teaching from Acts 21:1-16.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Guest Preacher, Philip Vierling, takes us through a sermon titled "From Athens to Cottage Grove: Sharing Life With Our Neighbors" teaching from Acts 17:16-33.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Pursuing God's Presence" teaching from Acts 12:1-19.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "The Joy of God's Mission" teaching from Acts 8:1-25.If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠⁠

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Becoming a Church that Makes a Difference" teaching from Acts 6:1-7.If you haven't already, click ⁠HERE⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit ⁠https://www.oakscg.church/⁠

Thank you for joining us as we begin a series called, "The Story of Acts: A 40 Day Journey". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "A Jesus-Shaped Church" teaching from Acts 2:42-47.If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Oaks Church, visit https://www.oakscg.church/

Thank you for joining us! This weekend Five Oaks Lead Pastor Henry Williams and guest preacher, Brandon Hale, continue our series called "Good News (God's Kingdom Changes Everything)." They are teaching from Romans 10:14-15 in a sermon titled "How God Communicates His Extraordinary Message".

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "Good News: God's Kingdom Changes Everything". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Presence Over Comfort" teaching from Matthew 5.

Thank you for joining us as we begin a series called, "Good News: God's Kingdom Changes Everything". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Hope in God's Reign" teaching from Isaiah 52. 

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Isaiah". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Participating in God's World" teaching from Isaiah 60. 

Thank you for joining us as we continue a series called, "The Story of Isaiah". This week our Campus Pastor, Henry Michael Williams, takes us through a sermon titled "Patterned After Jesus" teaching from Isaiah 52 and 53.