Oak Tree Community Church

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Hebrews, Part 13

Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 In this message, Matt Sorenson explains that faith is not just crucial for our relationship with Jesus, but it’s what brings us closer to God. Through several stories from the Bible like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and more, we learn how faith was the foundation of their strength and righteousness. Matt emphasizes that faith means trusting God even when we can’t see the whole picture. He reminds us of the importance of keeping faith in tough times…

Hebrews, Part 12

Passage: Hebrews 10:26-39 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich addressed the fourth warning in Hebrews. The harsh tone and emphasis on God’s wrath and fire is uncomfortable, but God’s fire refines us, not destroys us, and perseverance has its rewards both here and in eternity. A key takeaway is this: God’s promise is worth our perseverance. So let’s not give up and live with timidity because that is a waste of our lives. Let’s keep moving forward together! Bumper music, “November”…

Hebrews, Part 11

Passage: Hebrews 10:1-25 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich connected the pain of trials with the joy found in God’s promises, much like Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before him. The core message focuses on perseverance through trials and achieving godliness, which transforms our character to be like Jesus. The call to action focuses on the triad of faith, hope, and love, which the writer explains and illustrates for the rest of the book of Hebrews. Bumper music,…

Hebrews, Part 10

Passage: Hebrews 9:1-28 In this message, Philip Stroup continues our journey through the book of Hebrews. Philip reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate high priest, surpassing any earthly imitation by offering a sacrifice once and for all. He explained the importance of understanding the old covenant to appreciate the freedom Jesus will offer in the new covenant. Philip encouraged us to reflect on our own lives and challenges whether we sometimes drift away from Christ’s teachings. Jesus’ sacrifice was…

Hebrews, Part 9

Passage: Hebrews 8:1-13 In this message, Philip Stroup dives into why Jesus is seen as the ultimate high priest in Hebrews 8. We learned that Jesus’s role is exceptional because he ministers with authority in a heavenly temple, unparalleled by earthly priests, and oversees a new, superior covenant. Unlike the priests from the Levitical order tied to lineage, Jesus’s priesthood is about righteousness, signifying true connection with God. Remember, Jesus removed sin, offering a new way to relate to God—he…