We are all learning to follow Christ very day, serving , worshiping. But reaching out to others with Christ is also important in our lives. Let’s remind ourselves how Levi (Matthew) showed his relatives, coworkers, and unknown people the opportunity to know Christ, and challenge ourselves to do the same…
This morning we worship in both English and Spanish, something we do twice a year to remind us of the valuable unity we share in Christ as a bilingual church family. Today’s lesson from Elias explores what Jesus was doing in John 4, and what it teaches us about sharing the gospel in our own lives…
It’s our annual “Two Languages, One Faith” Sunday, celebrating our identity as a bilingual church family! Today, Elias and Tim bring short lessons on “Keynotes from Jesus,” concluding the theme of the Spanish-speaking seminar of this weekend. The topics this morning: sin and faith. Let’s consider some words of Jesus worth remembering and reflecting on…
In Christ , we are going to discover the “Importance of Following Christ.” We find our purpose in Him, both in the hope of eternal life and also in serving in His church here on earth. Christ’s disciples had almost three years to understand their purpose in Following Christ. How long will take us to…
This morning we worship as a church family in both English and Spanish! We do this 3 or 4 times a year, to remind ourselves that although our church family speaks two different languages, we share one faith. Today, Tim and Elias share thoughts from the Book of Malachi, thoughts that help us reflect on what kind of heart we are bringing to God…
Today Great Oaks celebrates 3 years as a bilingual church family! Elias Roque, our Spanish-speaking minister, and Tim Alsup, our Preaching Minister, reflect back on the last three years and also share thoughts on being a “One Another” Church. (Una Iglesia Unos a Otros)
It’s our second bilingual worship service of 2016, and it’s also our “New Member Sunday.” What kind of culture do we want new Christians and new members to find in our church family? Today Tim and Elias preach on “A Place to Fly” and “A Place of Fulfilled Dreams.”
In our first bilingual service of the year, Tim and Elias introduce the Great Oaks’ Theme for 2016…
Today we celebrate our 2-year anniversary as a bilingual church family! The audio contains the two-part sermon from Tim and Elias, one from the beginning of this service and one near the end. Their thoughts focus on a diverse church family that has connected in Christ, and hopes to continue connecting…
Unity: How Good and Pleasant It Is / Unidad: Cuan Bueno y Delicioso Es Esto – Dick Deising translated by Carlos Barrientos This morning, we look at letters in the word UNITY (understanding, nuturing, interaction, truth, yielding), and these elements that allow us to declare to the world that Chist’s church is indeed unified. Fellowship in Forgiveness /…