Oakwood Church Tampa

Confronted

How does God intervene in the lives of His wayward servants?

Sent - Jonah 1

Three keys to fulfill your calling: 1) hear God’s voice; 2) know God’s heart and; 3) obey God’s call. What is your next step to obey God’s leading in your life?

The Hallway of Your Life

As you look at the hallway of your life, what do the snapshots of success and suffering show you about how God has been preparing you for a specific ministry assignment? 

A Passionate Pursuit

What are you passionate about? In the classic story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) we can learn how to both determine our passion and defend our passion according to Scripture.

Begin With the End in Mind - 1 Corinthians 3

Our goal as followers of Jesus is to become like Him in His life (character) and ministry (calling). 1 Corinthians chapter 3 is a vivid warning to Christians that we will all stand before Jesus for a final evaluation of “how we built” with our lives. 

Use Your Gifts - 1 Samuel 16

David’s life is a helpful illustration of how God uses our natural abilities (David’s sling) and our spiritual gifts (David’s harp) to guide us into our calling. What is your sling?

He Will Hold Me Fast - Psalm 139

King David knew God as Creator, Lord and Savior. Through the many ups and downs of his life, David held on to the truth he knew about God.

Redeeming Love - Psalm 107

God’s love is powerful and life-changing. Psalm 107 is an extended reflection on the transforming, redeeming love of God.

A Heart of Wisdom - Psalm 90

The first Psalm written was Psalm 90, by Moses. The great prophet of the Lord prayed this prayer over the people of God as a petition and appeal to all of us to pray for and pursue a heart of wisdom.

Biblical Lament - Psalm 13

Biblical lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust. By looking at four key steps in the process of lament, our desire is to walk away better equipped to face our disappointments while deepening our faith in God’s goodness.