Oak Valley Church

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness". Just as we need to refuel our physical bodies on a regular basis. Pastor Tom’s message this morning is providing us tools to create an appetite to hunger and thirst for God’s presence.

I Corinthians 15:58 Amplified Bible Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].In todays message Pastor Tom teaches on the Joy, Cost and many opportunities of Serving on purpose.

Continuing our series on God’s purpose for the church. This morning Pastor Tom gives such an inspiring word on living in the presence and being aware of the presence of God in all aspects of life. In the triumphs and the deepest trials, God’s presence is with us. We need to be intentional to make time, to draw near to God, to spend time in His Word, to Worship.

This morning Pastor Tom gives an in-depth study of this essential element of our Christian Faith as we prepare to receive communion.

Pastor Tom continues our On Purpose Series. We've been focusing on things we do "On Purpose" as a Church. The way we can be in harmony together is though the Love of God.

Pastor Brenden continues our On Purpose series with a living a Spirit filled life. Manifestations of the Gifts of the Spirit are given for the profit of all. Misuse and abuse can drive people away, all things must be done properly and in order. Powerful moves of God occur when used correctly, many revivals such as the Azusa Street Revival that began in Downtown Los Angeles in 1902. Gifts are spiritual tools we're been blessed with. In unity to encourage and build each other up.

We are continuing our current series of living our Christian live's on purpose. This morning Pastor Tom delivers a powerful message on applying God’s Word to live with faith on purpose regardless of our circumstances.

Pastor Tom continues the series On Purpose with this message focused on giving.

We are called to both become a desciple as well as to make disciples. In this second message of in this current series. Pastor Tom has encouraged us to individually pray for guidance for the right person to challenge us and in turn pray for guidance in whom we should be discipling.

This is the first of a new series by Pastor Tom. Regular worship with the believers in the local church is essential.Once you find the church where you should be, get planted! We will flourish when we are planted in the House of the Lord.

This morning Pastor Tom teaches on Ephesians 5, the Biblical roles and commands of God for men and women in the church.

This morning Pastor Tom teaches on Ephesians 5, the Biblical roles and commands of God for men and women in the church.

Pastor Tom continues his series on the Book of Ephesians. In chapter 3 Paul begins by describing himself as a prisoner of Christ. Who or what are you a prisoner of? We all have a calling that we need to be chained too. Pastor Tom then teaches on the 7 dispensations, time periods of God's dealing with mankind, beginning with innocence in the Garden of Eden and ending with the Millennial Kingdom.

This morning Pastor Tom continues our current series in the book of Ephesians. Today he concludes Chapter 2 looking at the Abrahamic Covenant, Palestinian Covenant, Davidic Covenant and finally the New Covenant where we as the Body of Christ exercise our faith.

Today Pastor Tom continues our series in Ephesians. God views us as faithful, full of grace and peace. God’s plan is that we would learn to view ourselves as he perceives us and live out our lives in that manner.

Pastor Tom begins a series on the Book of Ephesians. Today we look at the Birth of the Church of Ephesus.

This morning Pastor Tom preaches on surrendering our lives as an act of Worship. Offer the Lord your best. Without surrender it is not worship. Romans 12 admonishes us to present ourselves as a living sacrifice. We are also reminded of the words of King David when he said "I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing".

Two weeks ago Pastor Brenden preached on God wanting to do a "New Thing". Today Pastor Tom preaches on what we need to do to prepare for the new thing to become a reality.