Oakdale Community Church - West St. Paul http://oakdalecc.podbean.com The podcast site for Oakdale Community Church, West Saint Paul, MN Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:41:39 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en © 2003-2006 Religion 1440 The podcast site for Oakdale Community Church, West Saint Paul, MN webmaster@oakdalecc.org No No http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/wp-content/blogs/22526/uploads/church.gif Oakdale Community Church - West St. Paul http://oakdalecc.podbean.com 144 144 Audio greeting from Pastor Dan Vesta http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/11/audio-greeting-from-pastor-dan-vesta/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/11/audio-greeting-from-pastor-dan-vesta/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:40:07 +0000 oakdalecc Other Audio http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/11/audio-greeting-from-pastor-dan-vesta/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/11/audio-greeting-from-pastor-dan-vesta/feed/ audio greeting, No No 1:50 “Second Class Citizen” - 09/07/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/07/second-class-citizen-09072008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/07/second-class-citizen-09072008/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:14:11 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/07/second-class-citizen-09072008/ 09/07/2008 “Second Class Citizen” - Pastor Dan Vesta

SUMMARY:    A look at the blessing that is Sunday School — and why we should strive to make Sunday School a part of our lives and church worship experience

APPLICATION:  There is so much blessing available to us through the experience of Sunday School.  It deserves to be a priority in our lives.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/09/07/second-class-citizen-09072008/feed/ 09/07/2008 "Second Class Citizen" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    A look at the blessing that is Sunday School -- and why we should strive to make ... 09/07/2008 "Second Class Citizen" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    A look at the blessing that is Sunday School -- and why we should strive to make Sunday School a part of our lives and church worship experience APPLICATION:  There is so much blessing available to us through the experience of Sunday School.  It deserves to be a priority in our lives. http://www.oakdalecc.org sunday school, No No 25:04 “Homecoming” - 08/24/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/24/homecoming-08242008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/24/homecoming-08242008/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:34:18 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/24/homecoming-08242008/ 08/24/2008 “Homecoming” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 15:11-32

SUMMARY:    This week’s look at the parables of Christ focuses on another famous one — the Prodigal Son.

APPLICATION:  God has given us an amazing love — but he also gave us a free will that allows us to choose our own paths.  Thankfully, he also offers us the opportunity to be “welcomed home” into his family.  Are we ready to acknowledge that life with him is better than life without him?

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/24/homecoming-08242008/feed/ 08/24/2008 "Homecoming" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 15:11-32 SUMMARY:    This week's look at the parables of Christ focuses on another famous one -- the Prodigal Son. APPLICATION:  God ... 08/24/2008 "Homecoming" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 15:11-32 SUMMARY:    This week's look at the parables of Christ focuses on another famous one -- the Prodigal Son. APPLICATION:  God has given us an amazing love -- but he also gave us a free will that allows us to choose our own paths.  Thankfully, he also offers us the opportunity to be "welcomed home" into his family.  Are we ready to acknowledge that life with him is better than life without him? http://www.oakdalecc.org http://www.oakdalecc.org, No No 28:32 “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” - 08/17/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/17/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-08172008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/17/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-08172008/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:32:12 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/17/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-08172008/ 08/17/2008 “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 10:25-37

SUMMARY:    We begin to look at the parables of Christ by looking at one of his most famous — the Good Samaritan.

APPLICATION:  “Who is my neighbor?” is the question posed to Christ by a listener.  His answer to that question is still the standard by which we should see all those around us.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/17/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-08172008/feed/ 08/17/2008 "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 10:25-37 SUMMARY:    We begin to look at the parables of Christ by looking at one of ... 08/17/2008 "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 10:25-37 SUMMARY:    We begin to look at the parables of Christ by looking at one of his most famous -- the Good Samaritan. APPLICATION:  "Who is my neighbor?" is the question posed to Christ by a listener.  His answer to that question is still the standard by which we should see all those around us. http://www.oakdalecc.org luke 10:25-37, No No 33:15 “Stormy Weather” - 08/10/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/10/stormy-weather-08102008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/10/stormy-weather-08102008/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:29:42 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/10/stormy-weather-08102008/ 08/10/2008 “Stormy Weather” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Mark 4:35-41

SUMMARY:    Jesus and the disciples are caught out on the Sea of Galilee as a fierce storm hits, testing the disciples’ faith in who Jesus really is.

APPLICATION:  So much of the stress and tension we experience in our lives is due to the fact that we forget who Jesus is, who it is who loves us and has promised to accompany us every day of our lives.  As the disciples learned, he is more than any storm that comes our way.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/10/stormy-weather-08102008/feed/ 08/10/2008 "Stormy Weather" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 4:35-41 SUMMARY:    Jesus and the disciples are caught out on the Sea of Galilee as a fierce storm hits, ... 08/10/2008 "Stormy Weather" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 4:35-41 SUMMARY:    Jesus and the disciples are caught out on the Sea of Galilee as a fierce storm hits, testing the disciples' faith in who Jesus really is. APPLICATION:  So much of the stress and tension we experience in our lives is due to the fact that we forget who Jesus is, who it is who loves us and has promised to accompany us every day of our lives.  As the disciples learned, he is more than any storm that comes our way. http://www.oakdalecc.org mark 4:35-41, No No 25:25 “Jesus’ Family” - 08/03/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/03/jesus-family-08032008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/03/jesus-family-08032008/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:27:34 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/03/jesus-family-08032008/ 08/03/2008 “Jesus’ Family” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 12:38-42

SUMMARY:    Jesus’ immediate family is trying to see him, but Jesus points to another family as being his priority.

APPLICATION:  While earthly family is indeed both a gift from God and a blessing, it is the spiritual family of fellow Christians to which God may call our ultimate loyalty.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/08/03/jesus-family-08032008/feed/ 08/03/2008 "Jesus' Family" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:38-42 SUMMARY:    Jesus' immediate family is trying to see him, but Jesus points to another family as being his ... 08/03/2008 "Jesus' Family" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:38-42 SUMMARY:    Jesus' immediate family is trying to see him, but Jesus points to another family as being his priority. APPLICATION:  While earthly family is indeed both a gift from God and a blessing, it is the spiritual family of fellow Christians to which God may call our ultimate loyalty. http://www.oakdalecc.org matthew 12:38-42, No No 28:07 “Gimme A Sign” - 07/27/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/27/gimme-a-sign-07272008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/27/gimme-a-sign-07272008/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:24:32 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/27/gimme-a-sign-07272008/ 07/27/2008 “Gimme A Sign” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 12:38-42

SUMMARY:    The Pharisees ask Jesus to display a sign to reflect who and what he is.

APPLICATION:  Jesus has given us all the signs, wonders and information we need to understand who he is — and what we need to do with him.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/27/gimme-a-sign-07272008/feed/ 07/27/2008 "Gimme A Sign" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:38-42 SUMMARY:    The Pharisees ask Jesus to display a sign to reflect who and what he is. APPLICATION:  Jesus ... 07/27/2008 "Gimme A Sign" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:38-42 SUMMARY:    The Pharisees ask Jesus to display a sign to reflect who and what he is. APPLICATION:  Jesus has given us all the signs, wonders and information we need to understand who he is -- and what we need to do with him. http://www.oakdalecc.org matthew 12:38-42, No No 34:03 “The End Of Forgiveness” - 07/20/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/20/the-end-of-forgiveness-07202008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/20/the-end-of-forgiveness-07202008/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:20:00 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/20/the-end-of-forgiveness-07202008/ 07/20/2008 “The End Of Forgiveness” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Mark 3:20-30

SUMMARY:    The Pharisees, in attempting to discredit Christ, credit his power, authority and great powers to Satan.

APPLICATION:  Does God have a limit on his forgiveness?  Is there a point of no return when it comes to sin?  We examine those questions in this message.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/20/the-end-of-forgiveness-07202008/feed/ 07/20/2008 "The End Of Forgiveness" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 3:20-30 SUMMARY:    The Pharisees, in attempting to discredit Christ, credit his power, authority and great powers to ... 07/20/2008 "The End Of Forgiveness" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 3:20-30 SUMMARY:    The Pharisees, in attempting to discredit Christ, credit his power, authority and great powers to Satan. APPLICATION:  Does God have a limit on his forgiveness?  Is there a point of no return when it comes to sin?  We examine those questions in this message. http://www.oakdalecc.org  mark 3:20-30, No No 30:13 “Bathed In Forgiveness” - 07/13/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/13/bathed-in-forgiveness-07132008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/13/bathed-in-forgiveness-07132008/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:28:42 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/13/bathed-in-forgiveness-07132008/ 07/13/2008 “Bathed In Forgiveness” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 7:36-50

SUMMARY:    A woman interrupts a feast at a Pharisee’s house to thank Jesus for the love and forgiveness he has shown her.

APPLICATION:  This woman is overwhelmed that forgiveness has been given her.  How overwhelmed are we for the forgiveness that God has given us through Christ?

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/13/bathed-in-forgiveness-07132008/feed/ 07/13/2008 "Bathed In Forgiveness" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 7:36-50 SUMMARY:    A woman interrupts a feast at a Pharisee's house to thank Jesus for the love and ... 07/13/2008 "Bathed In Forgiveness" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 7:36-50 SUMMARY:    A woman interrupts a feast at a Pharisee's house to thank Jesus for the love and forgiveness he has shown her. APPLICATION:  This woman is overwhelmed that forgiveness has been given her.  How overwhelmed are we for the forgiveness that God has given us through Christ? www.oakdalecc.org luke 7:36-50, No No 28:38 “A Biblical Look at Freedom” - 07/6/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/06/%e2%80%9ca-biblical-look-at-freedom%e2%80%9d-0762008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/06/%e2%80%9ca-biblical-look-at-freedom%e2%80%9d-0762008/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:03:12 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/06/a-biblical-look-at-freedom-0762008/ 07/6/2008 “A Biblical Look at Freedom” - Pastor Dan Vesta

SUMMARY:    An overview at some of the Biblical perspectives on freedom.

APPLICATION:  We celebrate freedom as a country.  But what does freedom mean in Biblical times?  We take a look at some of the Bible’s key words on the subject, and what they mean in the real world.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/07/06/%e2%80%9ca-biblical-look-at-freedom%e2%80%9d-0762008/feed/ 07/6/2008 "A Biblical Look at Freedom" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    An overview at some of the Biblical perspectives on freedom. APPLICATION:  We celebrate freedom as a ... 07/6/2008 "A Biblical Look at Freedom" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    An overview at some of the Biblical perspectives on freedom. APPLICATION:  We celebrate freedom as a country.  But what does freedom mean in Biblical times?  We take a look at some of the Bible's key words on the subject, and what they mean in the real world. www.oakdalecc.org biblical overview, No No 24:50 “A Compassionate Christ” - 06/29/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/29/%e2%80%9ca-compassionate-christ%e2%80%9d-06292008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/29/%e2%80%9ca-compassionate-christ%e2%80%9d-06292008/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:03:22 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/29/a-compassionate-christ-06292008/ 06/29/2008 “A Compassionate Christ” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 7:11-17

SUMMARY:    Interrupting the funeral of a widow’s son, Jesus brings the young man back to life, restoring him to his mother.

APPLICATION:  Two aspects of Christ are on display here — the greatness of his power, and the infinite depth of his compassion.  Do we have that same measure of empathy, of compassion, as we confront the world around us?  If we claim to represent Christ, then we claim to represent his character.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/29/%e2%80%9ca-compassionate-christ%e2%80%9d-06292008/feed/ 06/29/2008 "A Compassionate Christ" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 7:11-17 SUMMARY:    Interrupting the funeral of a widow's son, Jesus brings the young man back to life, restoring ... 06/29/2008 "A Compassionate Christ" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 7:11-17 SUMMARY:    Interrupting the funeral of a widow's son, Jesus brings the young man back to life, restoring him to his mother. APPLICATION:  Two aspects of Christ are on display here -- the greatness of his power, and the infinite depth of his compassion.  Do we have that same measure of empathy, of compassion, as we confront the world around us?  If we claim to represent Christ, then we claim to represent his character. www.oakdalecc.org  luke 7:11-17, No No 23:31 “An Unexpected Faith” - 06/22/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/22/%e2%80%9can-unexpected-faith%e2%80%9d-06222008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/22/%e2%80%9can-unexpected-faith%e2%80%9d-06222008/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:42:18 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/22/an-unexpected-faith-06222008/ 06/22/2008 “An Unexpected Faith” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 8:5-13

SUMMARY:    A Roman centurion displays an amazing understanding of the kind of faith that Jesus is teaching

APPLICATION:  While this story is, on the one hand, a story of one man’s faith in Christ, it is also the story of Christ’s example of loving “outside the box,” outside the bounds of normal cultural standards, all to connect this man to God, and to remind us all that God’s love (and his plan of salvation) is for all people.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/22/%e2%80%9can-unexpected-faith%e2%80%9d-06222008/feed/ 06/22/2008 "An Unexpected Faith" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 8:5-13 SUMMARY:    A Roman centurion displays an amazing understanding of the kind of faith that Jesus is teaching APPLICATION:  ... 06/22/2008 "An Unexpected Faith" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 8:5-13 SUMMARY:    A Roman centurion displays an amazing understanding of the kind of faith that Jesus is teaching APPLICATION:  While this story is, on the one hand, a story of one man's faith in Christ, it is also the story of Christ's example of loving "outside the box," outside the bounds of normal cultural standards, all to connect this man to God, and to remind us all that God's love (and his plan of salvation) is for all people. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 8:5-13, No No 17:07 “Closing Argument” - 06/15/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/15/%e2%80%9cclosing-argument%e2%80%9d-06152008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/15/%e2%80%9cclosing-argument%e2%80%9d-06152008/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:19:30 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/15/closing-argument-06152008/ 06/15/2008 “Closing Argument” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 5-7

SUMMARY:    We conclude our study of the Sermon on the Mount by reviewing the keys to membership in the kingdom of God.

APPLICATION:  The Sermon on the Mount laid the groundwork for all that Christ would represent, teach and live out by example.  It is no less foundational today, and the key to how the church needs to represent him to the world in which we live.  If we claim the kingdom of heaven, this is what our churches and our lives must look like.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/15/%e2%80%9cclosing-argument%e2%80%9d-06152008/feed/ 06/15/2008 "Closing Argument" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5-7 SUMMARY:    We conclude our study of the Sermon on the Mount by reviewing the keys to membership in ... 06/15/2008 "Closing Argument" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5-7 SUMMARY:    We conclude our study of the Sermon on the Mount by reviewing the keys to membership in the kingdom of God. APPLICATION:  The Sermon on the Mount laid the groundwork for all that Christ would represent, teach and live out by example.  It is no less foundational today, and the key to how the church needs to represent him to the world in which we live.  If we claim the kingdom of heaven, this is what our churches and our lives must look like. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 5-7, No No 26:45 “The Only Way To Live” - 06/08/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/08/the-only-way-to-live-06082008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/08/the-only-way-to-live-06082008/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:01:39 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/08/the-only-way-to-live-06082008/ 06/08/2008 “The Only Way To Live” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 7:13-23

SUMMARY:    Jesus Christ winds up the Sermon on the Mount with the point that there is only way to come to God.

APPLICATION:  The pluralistic society in which we live proclaims that all lifestyles lead to God.  Biblical Christianity points to Christ’s words to the contrary, declaring in no uncertain terms there is only one way in which to please the Father.  The tragedy is found in the world’s missing what God has lovingly, freely provided in Jesus Christ.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/08/the-only-way-to-live-06082008/feed/ 06/08/2008 "The Only Way To Live" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:13-23 SUMMARY:    Jesus Christ winds up the Sermon on the Mount with the point that there ... 06/08/2008 "The Only Way To Live" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:13-23 SUMMARY:    Jesus Christ winds up the Sermon on the Mount with the point that there is only way to come to God. APPLICATION:  The pluralistic society in which we live proclaims that all lifestyles lead to God.  Biblical Christianity points to Christ's words to the contrary, declaring in no uncertain terms there is only one way in which to please the Father.  The tragedy is found in the world's missing what God has lovingly, freely provided in Jesus Christ. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 7:13-23, No No 23:45 “A Golden Rule, A Priceless Impact” - 06/01/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/01/%e2%80%9ca-golden-rule-a-priceless-impact%e2%80%9d-06012008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/01/%e2%80%9ca-golden-rule-a-priceless-impact%e2%80%9d-06012008/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:12:41 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/06/02/a-golden-rule-a-priceless-impact-06012008/ 06/01/2008 “A Golden Rule, A Priceless Impact” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 7:12

SUMMARY:    The “golden rule” is a foundational principle in the kingdom of God.

APPLICATION:  It is the love expressed by the “golden rule” that is one of the great distinctives of the Christian faith.  It is also one of the greatest challenges of the Christian faith.  For the church to impact the world, it must reflect Christ.  That begins with love.

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Matthew 7:7-11

SUMMARY:    Jesus encourages us to ask God for whatever we need.

APPLICATION:  Asking God through prayer is also a trust statement, a reflection of who and what we believe him to be.  Jesus gives us the portrait of a good Father, loving us perfectly and responding to us out of that love.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/25/%e2%80%9cbasking-in-asking%e2%80%9d-05252008/feed/ 05/25/2008 "Basking In Asking" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:7-11 SUMMARY:    Jesus encourages us to ask God for whatever we need. APPLICATION:  Asking God through prayer is also ... 05/25/2008 "Basking In Asking" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:7-11 SUMMARY:    Jesus encourages us to ask God for whatever we need. APPLICATION:  Asking God through prayer is also a trust statement, a reflection of who and what we believe him to be.  Jesus gives us the portrait of a good Father, loving us perfectly and responding to us out of that love. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 7:7-11, No No 17:07 “Here Comes The Judge” - 05/11/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/11/%e2%80%9chere-comes-the-judge%e2%80%9d-05112008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/11/%e2%80%9chere-comes-the-judge%e2%80%9d-05112008/#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 23:09:43 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/11/here-comes-the-judge-05112008/ 05/11/2008 “Here Comes The Judge” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 7:1-5

SUMMARY:    Jesus gives us the command not to judge one another.

APPLICATION:  None of us are in any position to judge one another, according to Christ, but each one of us have our own issues which make us imperfect.  Judging divides, while the great message of Christ to his church is to come together in his love.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/11/%e2%80%9chere-comes-the-judge%e2%80%9d-05112008/feed/ 05/11/2008 "Here Comes The Judge" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:1-5 SUMMARY:    Jesus gives us the command not to judge one another. APPLICATION:  None of us are in ... 05/11/2008 "Here Comes The Judge" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:1-5 SUMMARY:    Jesus gives us the command not to judge one another. APPLICATION:  None of us are in any position to judge one another, according to Christ, but each one of us have our own issues which make us imperfect.  Judging divides, while the great message of Christ to his church is to come together in his love. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 7:1-5, No No 31:10 “Secure Investment” - 05/04/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/04/%e2%80%9csecure-investment%e2%80%9d-05042008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/04/%e2%80%9csecure-investment%e2%80%9d-05042008/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 03:16:17 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/04/secure-investment-05042008/ 05/04/2008 “Secure Investment” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 6:19-34

SUMMARY:    What God offers to us when our lives are given to him.

APPLICATION:  Living life in anxiousness is nothing new.  Christ offers to change that, based on living life in relationship with God.  He refocuses his audience (and us) not on ourselves, but on the God who loves us.

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]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/05/04/%e2%80%9csecure-investment%e2%80%9d-05042008/feed/ 05/04/2008 "Secure Investment" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 6:19-34 SUMMARY:    What God offers to us when our lives are given to him. APPLICATION:  Living life in anxiousness is ... 05/04/2008 "Secure Investment" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 6:19-34 SUMMARY:    What God offers to us when our lives are given to him. APPLICATION:  Living life in anxiousness is nothing new.  Christ offers to change that, based on living life in relationship with God.  He refocuses his audience (and us) not on ourselves, but on the God who loves us. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 6:19-34, No No 28:41 “For My Next Trick” - 04/27/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/27/for-my-next-trick-04272008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/27/for-my-next-trick-04272008/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:57:06 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/27/for-my-next-trick-04272008/ 04/27/2008 “For My Next Trick” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 6:1-18

SUMMARY:  Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God does NOT look like.

APPLICATION:  Life is to be lived from the basis of a heart seeking to please God, not an outward performance seeking to please man.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/27/for-my-next-trick-04272008/feed/ 04/27/2008 "For My Next Trick" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 6:1-18 SUMMARY:  Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God does NOT look ... 04/27/2008 "For My Next Trick" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 6:1-18 SUMMARY:  Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God does NOT look like. APPLICATION:  Life is to be lived from the basis of a heart seeking to please God, not an outward performance seeking to please man. matthew 6:1-18, No No 27:50 “Inside Out” - 04/20/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/20/inside-out-04202008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/20/inside-out-04202008/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:11:17 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/20/inside-out-04202008/ 04/20/2008 “Inside Out” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 5:17-48

SUMMARY:    Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God looks like.

APPLICATION:  What’s important to Christ is not the life people see, but the heart God sees.

www.oakdalecc.org

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/20/inside-out-04202008/feed/ 04/20/2008 "Inside Out" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:17-48 SUMMARY:    Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God looks like. APPLICATION:  What's important to Christ is ... 04/20/2008 "Inside Out" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:17-48 SUMMARY:    Examples Christ gives for what the life pleasing to God looks like. APPLICATION:  What's important to Christ is not the life people see, but the heart God sees. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 5:17-48, No No 17:49 “The Main Ingredients” - 04/13/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/13/the-main-ingredients-04132008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/13/the-main-ingredients-04132008/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:34:55 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/13/the-main-ingredients-04132008/ 04/13/2008 “The Main Ingredients” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 5:13-16

SUMMARY:    A practical look at what the beatitudes ultimately mean by pointing out their application in our lives as we seek to be “salt and light” in the world.

APPLICATION:  Once we understand how the beatitudes apply to us, “salt and light” shows how impacting our transformed lives can be on the world around us.

www.oakdalecc.org

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/13/the-main-ingredients-04132008/feed/ 04/13/2008 "The Main Ingredients" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:13-16 SUMMARY:    A practical look at what the beatitudes ultimately mean by pointing out their application in our ... 04/13/2008 "The Main Ingredients" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:13-16 SUMMARY:    A practical look at what the beatitudes ultimately mean by pointing out their application in our lives as we seek to be "salt and light" in the world. APPLICATION:  Once we understand how the beatitudes apply to us, "salt and light" shows how impacting our transformed lives can be on the world around us. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 5:13-16, No No 11:45 “Beautiful Blessings” http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/06/beautiful-blessings/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/06/beautiful-blessings/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:32:17 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/06/beautiful-blessings/ 04/06/2008 “Beautiful Blessings” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 5:1-12

SUMMARY:    A look at the beatitudes, Christ’s initial words in the Sermon on the Mount.

APPLICATION:  Be blessed in life is not about an external performance for God, but an internal surrender of our hearts to God.

www.oakdalecc.org

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/04/06/beautiful-blessings/feed/ 04/06/2008 "Beautiful Blessings" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:1-12 SUMMARY:    A look at the beatitudes, Christ's initial words in the Sermon on the Mount. APPLICATION:  Be blessed in ... 04/06/2008 "Beautiful Blessings" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 5:1-12 SUMMARY:    A look at the beatitudes, Christ's initial words in the Sermon on the Mount. APPLICATION:  Be blessed in life is not about an external performance for God, but an internal surrender of our hearts to God. www.oakdalecc.org matthew 5:1-12, No No 27:31 “The Wisdom Of His Words” - 03/30/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/30/the-wisdom-of-his-words-03302008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/30/the-wisdom-of-his-words-03302008/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:27:06 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/30/the-wisdom-of-his-words-03302008/ 03/30/2008 “The Wisdom Of His Words” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 7:24-27

SUMMARY:    An overview of Christ’s teachings.

APPLICATION:  Christ’s teachings are not simply a body of knowledge, but words designed to be put into practice in our everyday lives.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/30/the-wisdom-of-his-words-03302008/feed/ 03/30/2008 "The Wisdom Of His Words" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:24-27 SUMMARY:    An overview of Christ's teachings. APPLICATION:  Christ's teachings are not simply a body of knowledge, ... 03/30/2008 "The Wisdom Of His Words" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 7:24-27 SUMMARY:    An overview of Christ's teachings. APPLICATION:  Christ's teachings are not simply a body of knowledge, but words designed to be put into practice in our everyday lives. matthew 7:24-27, No No 11:59 “Facing The Facts” - 03/23/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/23/facing-the-facts-03232008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/23/facing-the-facts-03232008/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:12:23 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/23/facing-the-facts-03232008/ 03/23/2008 “Facing The Facts” - Pastor Dan Vesta

John 20:19-31

SUMMARY:    “Doubting” Thomas’ confrontation with the resurrected Christ.

APPLICATION:  Anyone can say they are God.  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most significant event in human history because it proves his claims to deity, and it is the foundation upon which Christianity itself is built.  If there is no resurrection, Christianity is just another false road to God.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/23/facing-the-facts-03232008/feed/ 03/23/2008 "Facing The Facts" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 20:19-31 SUMMARY:    "Doubting" Thomas' confrontation with the resurrected Christ. APPLICATION:  Anyone can say they are God.  The resurrection of ... 03/23/2008 "Facing The Facts" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 20:19-31 SUMMARY:    "Doubting" Thomas' confrontation with the resurrected Christ. APPLICATION:  Anyone can say they are God.  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most significant event in human history because it proves his claims to deity, and it is the foundation upon which Christianity itself is built.  If there is no resurrection, Christianity is just another false road to God. john 20:19-31, No No 14:37 “Crossroads” - 03/21/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/21/crossroads-03212008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/21/crossroads-03212008/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:02:30 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/31/crossroads-03212008/ 03/21/2008 “Crossroads” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 23:35-49

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/21/crossroads-03212008/feed/ 03/21/2008 "Crossroads" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 23:35-49 03/21/2008 "Crossroads" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 23:35-49 luke 23:35-49, No No 10:33 “Getting Exactly What He Deserves” - 03/16/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/16/getting-exactly-what-he-deserves-03162008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/16/getting-exactly-what-he-deserves-03162008/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:13:10 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/16/getting-exactly-what-he-deserves-03162008/ 03/16/2008 “Getting Exactly What He Deserves” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19

SUMMARY:    A look at some key words, phrases and pictures from Christ’s Triumphal Entry.

APPLICATION:  Christ’s triumphal entry is a moment of celebration for the church — and it was when it happened, too.  What did the people of Jerusalem understand was happening?  What were they shouting at the Lord?  What did that moment mean to them?

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/16/getting-exactly-what-he-deserves-03162008/feed/ 03/16/2008 "Getting Exactly What He Deserves" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 SUMMARY:    A look at some key words, phrases and ... 03/16/2008 "Getting Exactly What He Deserves" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 SUMMARY:    A look at some key words, phrases and pictures from Christ's Triumphal Entry. APPLICATION:  Christ's triumphal entry is a moment of celebration for the church -- and it was when it happened, too.  What did the people of Jerusalem understand was happening?  What were they shouting at the Lord?  What did that moment mean to them? matthew 21:1-17, mark 11:1-11, luke 19:29-44, john 12:12-19, No No 13:56 “Starting Lineup” - 03/09/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/10/starting-lineup-03092008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/10/starting-lineup-03092008/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:17:02 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/01/starting-lineup-03092008/ 03/09/2008 “Starting Lineup” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16

SUMMARY:    A look at the men who became Jesus’ disciples.

APPLICATION:  The disciples may have looked ordinary to us, but they were perfect in Christ’s eyes.  Sometimes we may see ourselves as awfully ordinary as well, yet we need to understand that Christ may see us as indispensably perfect for his plans.  It’s not what we are in ourselves, but what we can become in him.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/10/starting-lineup-03092008/feed/ 03/09/2008 "Starting Lineup" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16 SUMMARY:    A look at the men who became Jesus' disciples. APPLICATION:  The disciples may have ... 03/09/2008 "Starting Lineup" - Pastor Dan Vesta Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16 SUMMARY:    A look at the men who became Jesus' disciples. APPLICATION:  The disciples may have looked ordinary to us, but they were perfect in Christ's eyes.  Sometimes we may see ourselves as awfully ordinary as well, yet we need to understand that Christ may see us as indispensably perfect for his plans.  It's not what we are in ourselves, but what we can become in him. mark 3:13-19, luke 6:12-16, No No 18:10 “How Are We Alike?” - 03/02/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/02/how-are-we-alike-03022008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/02/how-are-we-alike-03022008/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:23:19 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/02/how-are-we-alike-03022008/ 03/02/2008 “How Are We Alike?” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11

SUMMARY:    Jesus, in healing a man with a withered hand, confronts Pharasaic concepts of sin.

APPLICATION:  Our concepts of sin has often been used as a means of separating people from the grace and mercy of Christ.  We are ALL sinners, and ALL in need of the same grace offered us in the person of Jesus Christ.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/03/02/how-are-we-alike-03022008/feed/ 03/02/2008 "How Are We Alike?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 SUMMARY:    Jesus, in healing a man with a withered hand, confronts Pharasaic ... 03/02/2008 "How Are We Alike?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11 SUMMARY:    Jesus, in healing a man with a withered hand, confronts Pharasaic concepts of sin. APPLICATION:  Our concepts of sin has often been used as a means of separating people from the grace and mercy of Christ.  We are ALL sinners, and ALL in need of the same grace offered us in the person of Jesus Christ. matthew 12:9-14, mark 3:1-6, luke 6:6-11, No No 19:05 “Do You Want To Get Well?” - 02/24/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/24/do-you-want-to-get-well-02242008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/24/do-you-want-to-get-well-02242008/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:45:31 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/24/do-you-want-to-get-well-02242008/ 02/24/2008 “Do You Want To Get Well?” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 5:1-9

SUMMARY:  Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for 38 years.

APPLICATION:  Jesus asked the man, “Do you want to get well,” a seemingly silly question in view of his condition.  Yet we often put conditions on what following Christ is going to cost us.  So, how fully do we want Christ to take our lives?

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/24/do-you-want-to-get-well-02242008/feed/ 02/24/2008 "Do You Want To Get Well?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 5:1-9 SUMMARY:  Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. APPLICATION:  Jesus ... 02/24/2008 "Do You Want To Get Well?" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 5:1-9 SUMMARY:  Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. APPLICATION:  Jesus asked the man, "Do you want to get well," a seemingly silly question in view of his condition.  Yet we often put conditions on what following Christ is going to cost us.  So, how fully do we want Christ to take our lives? luke 5:1-9, No No “Party Hearty” - 02/17/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/10/party-hearty-02172008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/10/party-hearty-02172008/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:11:49 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/10/party-hearty-02102008/ 02/17/2008 “Party Hearty” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 5:27 - 32

SUMMARY:    Matthew is called away from his life as a tax collector to follow Jesus.  He later gives a banquet for Jesus that both attracts people to Christ and draw complaints about Christ.

APPLICATION:  Matthew found a new purpose for life when he began to follow Jesus, so he shared Christ with those around him.  That is one of the most basic purposes of the Christian life — to share Christ with those around us.  Do our lives translate how incredibly important Jesus Christ is?  Is Jesus Christ simply one option on a religious menu, or he is very genuinely the only option for eternal life?  How we feel about him immediately translates into how we share him.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/10/party-hearty-02172008/feed/ 02/17/2008 "Party Hearty" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 5:27 - 32 SUMMARY:    Matthew is called away from his life as a tax collector to follow Jesus.  He ... 02/17/2008 "Party Hearty" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 5:27 - 32 SUMMARY:    Matthew is called away from his life as a tax collector to follow Jesus.  He later gives a banquet for Jesus that both attracts people to Christ and draw complaints about Christ. APPLICATION:  Matthew found a new purpose for life when he began to follow Jesus, so he shared Christ with those around him.  That is one of the most basic purposes of the Christian life -- to share Christ with those around us.  Do our lives translate how incredibly important Jesus Christ is?  Is Jesus Christ simply one option on a religious menu, or he is very genuinely the only option for eternal life?  How we feel about him immediately translates into how we share him. luke 5:27 - 32, No No 14:06 “The Great Physician” - 02/03/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/03/the-great-physician-02032008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/03/the-great-physician-02032008/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:02:47 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/03/the-great-physician-02032008/ 02/3/2008 “The Great Physician” - Pastor Dan Vesta

SUMMARY:    Jesus demonstrates his authority and power in the physical world by healing a great many people in a great many circumstances.

APPLICATION:  There are a great many things we can learn from Christ’s healing ministry — like the love for others that Christ showed, and the passion to bring people to Jesus, that they could experience his healing.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/02/03/the-great-physician-02032008/feed/ 02/3/2008 "The Great Physician" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    Jesus demonstrates his authority and power in the physical world by healing a great many people in ... 02/3/2008 "The Great Physician" - Pastor Dan Vesta SUMMARY:    Jesus demonstrates his authority and power in the physical world by healing a great many people in a great many circumstances. APPLICATION:  There are a great many things we can learn from Christ's healing ministry -- like the love for others that Christ showed, and the passion to bring people to Jesus, that they could experience his healing. various scriptures, No No 14:56 “Screamin’ Demon” - 01/27/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/28/screamin-demon-01272008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/28/screamin-demon-01272008/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:11:46 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/28/screamin-demon-01272008/ 01/27/2008 “Screamin’ Demon” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 4:31 - 37

SUMMARY: Jesus demonstrates his authority by freeing a demon-possessed man.

APPLICATION: It is God — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit — whose power is limitless. Satan, for all he can do, is the one who is limited.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/28/screamin-demon-01272008/feed/ 01/27/2008 "Screamin' Demon" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 4:31 - 37 SUMMARY: Jesus demonstrates his authority by freeing a demon-possessed man. APPLICATION: It is ... 01/27/2008 "Screamin' Demon" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 4:31 - 37 SUMMARY: Jesus demonstrates his authority by freeing a demon-possessed man. APPLICATION: It is God -- the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit -- whose power is limitless. Satan, for all he can do, is the one who is limited. luke 4:31 - 37, No No 28:34 “Rejected” - 01/20/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/20/rejected-01202008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/20/rejected-01202008/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:40:45 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/20/rejected-01202008/ 01/20/2008 “Rejected” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 4:16 - 31

SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official’s son.

APPLICATION: When we say that we “believe” in God, what are we saying? What is faith? What is it based on? What does faith in God mean? Jesus gives us a picture of what faith really means.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/20/rejected-01202008/feed/ 01/20/2008 "Rejected" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 4:16 - 31 SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official's son. APPLICATION: When ... 01/20/2008 "Rejected" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 4:16 - 31 SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official's son. APPLICATION: When we say that we "believe" in God, what are we saying? What is faith? What is it based on? What does faith in God mean? Jesus gives us a picture of what faith really means. luke 4:16 - 31, No No 27:11 “Faith Factor” - 01/13/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/14/faith-factor-01132008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/14/faith-factor-01132008/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:38:32 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/14/faith-factor-01132008/ 01/13/2008 “Faith Factor” - Pastor Dan Vesta

John 4:46-54

SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official’s son.

APPLICATION: When we say that we “believe” in God, what are we saying? What is faith? What is it based on? What does faith in God mean? Jesus gives us a picture of what faith really means.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/14/faith-factor-01132008/feed/ 01/13/2008 "Faith Factor" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 4:46-54 SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official's son. APPLICATION: When we say that ... 01/13/2008 "Faith Factor" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 4:46-54 SUMMARY: Jesus and the healing of a royal official's son. APPLICATION: When we say that we "believe" in God, what are we saying? What is faith? What is it based on? What does faith in God mean? Jesus gives us a picture of what faith really means. john 4:46-54, No No 26:17 “All Things New” - 01/06/2008 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/06/all-things-new-01062008/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/06/all-things-new-01062008/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:42:47 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/06/all-things-new-01062008/ 01/06/2008 “All Things New” - Pastor Dan Vesta

John 4:1-42

SUMMARY: A look at the incident of Jesus meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well.

APPLICATION: Jesus desires us to reach out to everyone, in every circumstance, with the message of love and salvation that God has intended for everyone. This woman had secrets, some life issues that she thought no one knew. Jesus reminds us that he knows ALL our life secrets. Jesus’ love in the sharing of salvation reminds us of all the burdens that can be lifted, and all the lives that can be changed, when Christ is introduced into peoples’ lives, no matter who they are, no matter what they’ve done. Christ came for everyone so that all could become new!

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2008/01/06/all-things-new-01062008/feed/ 01/06/2008 "All Things New" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 4:1-42 SUMMARY: A look at the incident of Jesus meeting with the Samaritan woman ... 01/06/2008 "All Things New" - Pastor Dan Vesta John 4:1-42 SUMMARY: A look at the incident of Jesus meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well. APPLICATION: Jesus desires us to reach out to everyone, in every circumstance, with the message of love and salvation that God has intended for everyone. This woman had secrets, some life issues that she thought no one knew. Jesus reminds us that he knows ALL our life secrets. Jesus' love in the sharing of salvation reminds us of all the burdens that can be lifted, and all the lives that can be changed, when Christ is introduced into peoples' lives, no matter who they are, no matter what they've done. Christ came for everyone so that all could become new! john 4:1-42, No No 25:48 “Givers and Getters” - 12/30/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/30/givers-and-getters-12302007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/30/givers-and-getters-12302007/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:17:51 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com?p=159564 12/30/2007 “Givers and Getters” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Matthew 2:1-11 ; James 1:17

SUMMARY: Gifts have always been a part of the Christmas celebration, the culture taking their cue from the wise men who brought the first Christmas gifts. But even though Christmas is viewed as the birthday of Jesus Christ, it is God who gave the greatest gift.

APPLICATION: There are two aspects of gifts: (1) the receiving of the gift, and (2) the using of the gift. How have we used what we have in Christ been given?

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/30/givers-and-getters-12302007/feed/ “He’s Here!” - 12/24/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/24/hes-here-12242007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/24/hes-here-12242007/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:26:06 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com?p=159561 12/24/2007 “He’s Here!” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 2:6-7 ; Luke 2:25 - 32 ; Matthew 2:11

SUMMARY: A number of people were witnesses to the Messiah’s actually, physically coming to earth.

APPLICATION: The Messiah was not some abstract idea or theory, but a real life — in the person of Jesus Christ — who came to be seen, heard and felt, and who came to be our sacrificial sin substitute before God.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/24/hes-here-12242007/feed/ 12/24/2007 "He's Here!" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 2:6-7 ; Luke 2:25 - 32 ; Matthew 2:11 SUMMARY: A number of people were witnesses ... 12/24/2007 "He's Here!" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 2:6-7 ; Luke 2:25 - 32 ; Matthew 2:11 SUMMARY: A number of people were witnesses to the Messiah's actually, physically coming to earth. APPLICATION: The Messiah was not some abstract idea or theory, but a real life -- in the person of Jesus Christ -- who came to be seen, heard and felt, and who came to be our sacrificial sin substitute before God. luke 2:6-7 ; luke 2:25 - 32 ; matthew 2:11, No No 24:05 “Seek and Ye Shall Find” - 12/23/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/23/seek-and-ye-shall-find-12232007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/23/seek-and-ye-shall-find-12232007/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com?p=159559 12/23/2007 “Seek and Ye Shall Find” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Luke 2:8-20 ; Matthew 2:1-12

SUMMARY: A look at the shepherds and the wise men, the first two groups of people to meet and greet the Messiah.

APPLICATION: God’s inclusion of the shepherds and the wise men into the events of his Son’s birth reminds us that Jesus Christ came for everybody, from the poorest and most humble and marginalized, to the best educated and well-to-do, and everyone in between.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/23/seek-and-ye-shall-find-12232007/feed/ 12/23/2007 "Seek and Ye Shall Find" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 2:8-20 ; Matthew 2:1-12 SUMMARY: A look at the shepherds and ... 12/23/2007 "Seek and Ye Shall Find" - Pastor Dan Vesta Luke 2:8-20 ; Matthew 2:1-12 SUMMARY: A look at the shepherds and the wise men, the first two groups of people to meet and greet the Messiah. APPLICATION: God's inclusion of the shepherds and the wise men into the events of his Son's birth reminds us that Jesus Christ came for everybody, from the poorest and most humble and marginalized, to the best educated and well-to-do, and everyone in between. luke 2:8-20 ; matthew 2:1-12, No No 23:29 “The Powers that be” - 12/09/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/09/the-powers-that-be-12092007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/09/the-powers-that-be-12092007/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:09:51 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/09/the-powers-that-be/ 12/09/2007 “The Powers that be” - Pastor Dan Vesta

John 1:11-12; Matthew 2:1-3

SUMMARY: A look at those in power at the advent of Christ, and how his coming — and his anticipated reputation — affected them. APPLICATION: While many people don’t understand the meaning of Christmas, still others want nothing to do with it . . . or with the coming of the Christ that we celebrate at this time of year.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/09/the-powers-that-be-12092007/feed/ 12/09/2007 “The Powers that be” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 1:11-12; Matthew 2:1-3 SUMMARY: A look at those in power at the ... 12/09/2007 “The Powers that be” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 1:11-12; Matthew 2:1-3 SUMMARY: A look at those in power at the advent of Christ, and how his coming -- and his anticipated reputation -- affected them. APPLICATION: While many people don't understand the meaning of Christmas, still others want nothing to do with it . . . or with the coming of the Christ that we celebrate at this time of year. john 1:11-12, matthew 2:1-3, No No 32:21 “The Nation of Israel” - 12/02/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/02/%e2%80%9cthe-nation-of-israel%e2%80%9d-12022007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/02/%e2%80%9cthe-nation-of-israel%e2%80%9d-12022007/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:08:57 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/02/%e2%80%9cthe-nation-of-israel%e2%80%9d-12022007/ 12/02/2007 “The Nation of Israel” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Isaiah 9: 6-7; Micah 5:2

SUMMARY: A look at the nation of Israel as it anticipated God’s promised Messiah.  What were they looking for?  What did they expect? APPLICATION: People still look at Jesus Christ in so many different ways.  However, God looks at him in only one way.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/12/02/%e2%80%9cthe-nation-of-israel%e2%80%9d-12022007/feed/ 12/02/2007 “The Nation of Israel” - Pastor Dan Vesta Isaiah 9: 6-7; Micah 5:2 SUMMARY: A look at the nation of Israel ... 12/02/2007 “The Nation of Israel” - Pastor Dan Vesta Isaiah 9: 6-7; Micah 5:2 SUMMARY: A look at the nation of Israel as it anticipated God's promised Messiah.  What were they looking for?  What did they expect? APPLICATION: People still look at Jesus Christ in so many different ways.  However, God looks at him in only one way. isaiah 9, micah 5, No No 18:15 “Preparing to be Prepared” - 11/25/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/25/%e2%80%9cpreparing-to-be-prepared%e2%80%9d-11252007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/25/%e2%80%9cpreparing-to-be-prepared%e2%80%9d-11252007/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:37:24 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/25/%e2%80%9cpreparing-to-be-prepared%e2%80%9d-11252007/ 11/25/2007 “Preparing to be Prepared” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Malachi 3:1a ; 1 Timothy 1:15

SUMMARY: We prepare for Christmas in so many ways, yet we often forget to prepare our hearts for the true “meaning of the season”. God sent his Son into the world to inspire repentance, not retail. APPLICATION: Here are some ideas to help prepare out hearts for the Christmas season.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/25/%e2%80%9cpreparing-to-be-prepared%e2%80%9d-11252007/feed/ 11/25/2007 “Preparing to be Prepared” - Pastor Dan Vesta Malachi 3:1a ; 1 Timothy 1:15 SUMMARY: We prepare for Christmas in so many ways, ... 11/25/2007 “Preparing to be Prepared” - Pastor Dan Vesta Malachi 3:1a ; 1 Timothy 1:15 SUMMARY: We prepare for Christmas in so many ways, yet we often forget to prepare our hearts for the true "meaning of the season". God sent his Son into the world to inspire repentance, not retail. APPLICATION: Here are some ideas to help prepare out hearts for the Christmas season. malachi 3, 1 timothy 1, No No 19:48 “Thankfulness” - 11/18/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/18/%e2%80%9cthankfulness%e2%80%9d-11182007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/18/%e2%80%9cthankfulness%e2%80%9d-11182007/#comments Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:39:26 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com?p=118156 11/18/2007 “Thankfulness” - Pastor Dan Vesta

Psalm 69:30 - 31

SUMMARY: We explore the meaning of thankfulness.

APPLICATION: Thankfulness is more than about holiday; it is more than an attitude. It is a lifestyle.
]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/18/%e2%80%9cthankfulness%e2%80%9d-11182007/feed/ 11/18/2007 “Thankfulness” - Pastor Dan Vesta Psalm 69:30 - 31 SUMMARY: We explore the meaning of thankfulness. ... 11/18/2007 “Thankfulness” - Pastor Dan Vesta Psalm 69:30 - 31 SUMMARY: We explore the meaning of thankfulness. APPLICATION: Thankfulness is more than about holiday; it is more than an attitude. It is a lifestyle. psalm 69:30 - 31, No No 22:26 “The Interview of a Lifetime” - 11/04/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/04/%e2%80%9cthe-interview-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d-11042007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/04/%e2%80%9cthe-interview-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d-11042007/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:37:18 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/04/the-interview-of-a-lifetime/ 11/04/2007 “The Interview of a Lifetime” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 3:1-21 (NIV)

Summary: Jesus has a night-time meeting with one of the Pharisees — a guy named Nicodemus. Application: Jesus explains the essence of membership in the Kingdom of God — you must be born again!

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/04/%e2%80%9cthe-interview-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d-11042007/feed/ 11/04/2007 “The Interview of a Lifetime” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 3:1-21 (NIV) Summary: Jesus has a night-time meeting with one of the ... 11/04/2007 “The Interview of a Lifetime” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 3:1-21 (NIV) Summary: Jesus has a night-time meeting with one of the Pharisees — a guy named Nicodemus. Application: Jesus explains the essence of membership in the Kingdom of God — you must be born again! john 3:1-21, No No 31:17 “House Rules” - 10/28/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/28/%e2%80%9chouse-rules%e2%80%9d-10282007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/28/%e2%80%9chouse-rules%e2%80%9d-10282007/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:21:09 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/17/house-rules/ 10/28/2007 “House Rules” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:13-22 (NIV)

Summary: Jesus cleanses the temple in Jerusalem. Application: God desires our worship. That is a priority of His presence.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/28/%e2%80%9chouse-rules%e2%80%9d-10282007/feed/ 10/28/2007 “House Rules” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:13-22 (NIV) Summary: Jesus cleanses the temple in Jerusalem. Application: God desires ... 10/28/2007 “House Rules” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:13-22 (NIV) Summary: Jesus cleanses the temple in Jerusalem. Application: God desires our worship. That is a priority of His presence. john 2:13-22, No No 33:44 “A Sign of the Times” - 10/21/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/21/%e2%80%9ca-sign-of-the-times%e2%80%9d-10212007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/21/%e2%80%9ca-sign-of-the-times%e2%80%9d-10212007/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:32:51 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/17/a-sign-of-the-times/ 10/21/2007 “A Sign of the Times” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:1-11 (NIV)

Summary: Jesus turns water into wine at a marriage celebration in Cana of Galilee.

Application: This miracle was not just about helping out at a party; it was a first display about who Jesus of Nazareth really is.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/21/%e2%80%9ca-sign-of-the-times%e2%80%9d-10212007/feed/ 10/21/2007 “A Sign of the Times” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:1-11 (NIV) Summary: Jesus turns water into wine at a marriage ... 10/21/2007 “A Sign of the Times” - Pastor Dan Vesta John 2:1-11 (NIV) Summary: Jesus turns water into wine at a marriage celebration in Cana of Galilee. Application: This miracle was not just about helping out at a party; it was a first display about who Jesus of Nazareth really is. john 2, No No 32:52 “Picking The Team” - 10/14/2007 http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/14/%e2%80%9cpicking-the-team%e2%80%9d-10142007/ http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/14/%e2%80%9cpicking-the-team%e2%80%9d-10142007/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:18:03 +0000 oakdalecc Sermons http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/11/17/picking-the-team/ 10/14/2007 “Picking The Team” - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 (NIV)

Summary: Jesus reaches out to his first disciples — Peter, Andrew, James and John — with an offer they can’t refuse: Quit fishing for fish and start fishing for people.

Application: Fishing for people was Christ’s first priority for his disciples, and for his church. It still is.

]]> http://oakdalecc.podbean.com/2007/10/14/%e2%80%9cpicking-the-team%e2%80%9d-10142007/feed/ 10/14/2007 “Picking The Team” - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) Summary: Jesus reaches out to his first disciples -- Peter, ... 10/14/2007 “Picking The Team” - Pastor Dan Vesta Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) Summary: Jesus reaches out to his first