Oakwood Church Tampa

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.

Streams in the Desert - Psalm 63

Psalm 63 helps us acknowledge the depth of our need (“thirst”) in order to appreciate the blessing of God’s provision. 

Waves of Grace Towards a Repentant Heart

Guest Speaker Dr. Eric Bargerhuff. Psalm 51 captures David’s confession and repentant heart. David confesses his guilt and pens one of the most profound expressions of repentance in all of Scripture.  

Fearless Faith - Psalm 27

Psalm 27 shows us three keys to fearless faith: 1) be confident in the Lord; 2) be committed to the Lord and 3) call on the Lord.

What to Do When the Wicked Win - Psalm 37

What do you do when it seems that the wicked win? Our world is full of injustice, including suffering and setbacks for Christians. Psalm 37 shows God’s promise of restoration. In the end the wicked will be uprooted and the righteous will be firmly planted. God will make right all that has gone wrong. In this promise is the personal reversal of all the evils that have plagued our lives. When it seems that the wicked win, we are to remember that ultimately we win in Christ!