The earliest disciples of Jesus were called “Followers of the Way.” (Acts 9:1-2, 19:23, 24:14) As Disciples of Jesus today we are called to live the Way of Jesus. Join us in our study of the Gospel of Matthew as we discover what it is to walk in the way of Jesus.
1. A New Year, A New You | Matthew 3:1-17 | January 3, 2021
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Is being a “Christian” just your title, or something that you live out? John was sent to prepare people to receive Jesus and challenged them to question everything they thought about what made them right with God.
A New Country | John 18:24-40 | January 10, 2021
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Following the events in the capitol this week, wow do we, as Followers of Jesus, stay at peace in a time of Anxiety? How do we stay unified in a time of hate and division between so many different groups of people? And above all, how do we stay faithful to the way of Jesus in a nation that on both sides has turned politics into a rival religion?
2. Don’t Tempt Me | Matthew 4:1-11 | January 17, 2021
Jonathan Stubbs
Temptation can come out of nowhere. How do we stay faithful to the Way of Jesus is the midst of our own selfish desires? Welcome to Fellowship of Oso Creek! Grab your Bible and follow along as we dive into God’s Word.
3. Welcome to the Kingdom | Matthew 4:12-25 | January 24, 2021
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Contrary to popular belief, the central message of Jesus Christ was not “Believe and go to Heaven” but “Repent because Heaven has come!” Grab your Bible and follow along as we see how the revolutionary message of Jesus still shakes up our preconceived notions today!
4. Happy | Matthew 5:1-12 | January 31, 2021
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We finally kick off The Sermon on the Mount! – the largest grouping of Jesus’ most radical teachings all in one place. This is how Jesus taught us to live as His disciples. In His opening lines, Jesus radically redefines who is “blessed” around the least likely candidates.
5. Salt the Earth, Light the World | Matthew 5:11-16 | February 7, 2021
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As we continue in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches his followers what it means to be salt of the earth and the light of the world. God has always had a plan for the whole world to know Him. That plan is for His people to permeate all of society and bring his light and love.
6. What Does Jesus Think About the Bible | Matthew 5:17-20 | February 14, 2021
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Every week we come together and begin with the same line: “Open up your Bible.” It is the best selling book of all time. 2 millennia after its completion there is something about the Bible that we keep coming back to. But what is Jesus’ take about the Bible and what does it do for us?
7. Jesus on Anger | Matthew 5:21-26 | February 20, 2021
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One of the root problems of so many conflicts in our world today is unresolved anger. We all know the thoughts of Bruce Banner or Yoda on “anger”, but open up your Bible and let us hear from our Lord Jesus on what He has to say about anger in our lives.
8. Jesus on Objectification of Women | Matthew 5:27-30 | February 27, 2021
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So often we love the things that God intended for us to use, and we use people - who God intended us to love. One of the ways we know that we need God to give us a new heart is when we look at people as objects for our own sexual gratification - without caring about the person. The 93 billion dollar pornography industry thrives off of this mentality. So what do we do to combat this in our own hearts and lives? Grab your Bible and follow along as we dive into God’s word.
9. Jesus on Marriage & Divorce | Matthew 5:31-32, 19:1-12 | March 14, 2021
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In a culture of high divorce & low commitment, Jesus reminded his disciples of God’s original intent for marriage. Love is not a feeling or emotion, but a choice to put someone above yourself. Grab your Bible and follow along as we learn what that means for our marriages.
10. Jesus on Truth & Integrity | Matthew 5:33-37 | March 21, 2021
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How do we become people of honesty & integrity in a culture where truth has become relative and manipulation of the facts is so common? Grab your Bible and follow along as we learn to tell the truth, and live out the truth.
11. Jesus on Vengeance & Violence | Matthew 5:38-42 | March 28, 2021
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Today we explore the Sermon on the Mount and what Jesus said about justice. Why turn the other cheek or go the extra mile? What we need instead of retaliation, is “Active, imaginative, enemy love.”
12. Impressing People or Impressing God | Matthew 6:1-4 | April 25, 2021
Pastor Terry Ray
Good morning! Today we will be listening to what pastor Terry Ray has to say about Righteousness and how Jesus is telling us to live in righteousness.
13. Teach Us How To Pray | Matthew 6:5-15 | May 2, 2021
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Prayer is the center of life with God. It should be woven into the fabric of our mourning routine and our weekly schedule. Prayer is our opportunity to interact with the Creator God and can become the single most impactful discipline in your life if you allow it. Grab your Bible and learn how to pray with us.
14. Think Fast | Matthew 6:16-18 | May 9, 2021
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Jesus tells his disciples to be careful about practicing their fasting to impress others. Wait… are we supposed to be fasting? So many people are confused over what fasting even is, much less the reasons we fast. But just like giving to the poor and prayer, fasting can unlock a deeper connection with the Father. Grab your Bible and follow along as we explore the discipline of fasting.
15. Farewell Discourse | Matthew 6:19-21 | May 16, 2021
What is the truth about treasure? Join us at Oso Creek Online this week as we discuss times of transition and newness!
16. Rules of Order | Luke 22:24-27, Acts 2:37-47 | May 23, 2021
Welcome to Fellowship of Oso Creek! This week we celebrate the birth of the Church: from the Upper Room and Pentecost to our Present day! Thank you for joining us in worship this rainy Sunday morning.
17. What, Me Worry? | Matthew 6:25-34 | 30 May 2021
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What do we do with our worries? Jesus calls us not to be anxious or fearful and equips us to do so. Join us this week at Oso Creek for worship and fellowship!
18. Do. Not. Judge. | Matthew 7:1-6 | June 6, 2021
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What does the Bible say about how we should view others and their actions. Join us today and lets see what the Word has to say!
19. Ask, Seek, Knock | Matthew 7:7-12 | June 13, 2021
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The Bible tells us that God gives perfect gifts, and that we should treat others as He does us. Join us today and lets see what the Word has to say!
20. Wide and Narrow | Matthew 7:7-14 | 20 June 2021
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As we learn to follow Christ, consider the paths we walk down. This week we discuss the implications of each way: narrow and wide. Jesus will always lead us further into abundant life. Welcome to Oso Creek!
21. Live Like You Were Dying | Luke 19:1-26 | 27 June 2021
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Welcome to the Fellowship of Oso Creek. Today we have a guest pastor, Dino Roseland, a missionary to Belize.
22. At All Costs | Daniel 3:16-18 | July 4, 2021
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Who will you choose to stand for, when it may be your last chance to stand? Join us as we look at the examples of truly living out your faith -at all cost- in the book of Daniel.
23. Wolves in the House | Matthew 7:15-23 | July 11, 2021
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As we come to the end of our series on "This Is The Way" from the Sermon on The Mount, we look today at a very important topic...false teachers. With so many choices to listen to and learn from, Jesus shows us how to protect ourselves from those wolves that hide in sheep's clothing.
24. How Jesus Ends A Sermon | Matthew 7:24-27 | 18 July 2021
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As we come to the final teaching of our series on "This Is The Way" from the Sermon on The Mount, we see the unique way Jesus ends the single greatest teaching in human history. He bookends this message with one word...practice.Download Creek Notes & Discussion Questions
25. Nate Rubright | Campus Minister, Boston | 25 July 2021
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Nate Rubright is a Campus Minister in Boston Mass. He is also the General Manager of Bread Coffeehouse. Let's dig in and see what Jesus has to say to us today! Welcome to Fellowship of Oso Creek!
26. Back To School: Teacher Appreciation & Promotion Sunday | 8 August 2021
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A great day to be in God's house! Lot's of fun and excitement today!
Welcome to Fellowship of Oso Creek!