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Please note, these are my personal notes taken during and subsequently edited from this morning's service. This is not intended to be a transcript but an outline. First please forgive me if I missed a key point or inadvertently misspoke. Please feel free to comment with any corrections. Thank you, and may God bless you as you seek to serve Him. Oak Tree Road Map Ahead (Ministry Snapshot) June 23, 2024 1. Philosophy of Ministry: (Set of key values that comes from the Bible that helps shape and guide a church in fulfilling its purpose) o What is the purpose of the church? 3-Fold purpose 1) Exalt God 2) Edify their members 3) Evangelize the lost world • Colossians 1:28 (ESV) Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. • Acts 2:42 (ESV) And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. • Ephesians 4:11-12 (ESV) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, • Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Summary - Know, Love, & Serve 2. Current Ministries o Sunday morning worship o Children’s ministry o Growth groups o Prayer ministry o Men’s ministry o Women’s ministry o Counseling & Care ministry o Student Ministry (Big need!) o Evangelism (outward focus of Oak Tree) Big picture - One Starry Night (annual event) - Union Gospel Mission (monthly, 1st Thursday of the month) - Upcoming opportunities - Alternative Pregnancy Center Smaller picture (focused) - All of us have a responsibility as Christians to be reaching the lost, evangelize those around us .... + at work + in our neighborhood + at family events + wherever God has placed us 3. What’s Ahead o Considering introducing a midweek Service - Midweek presence in the neighborhood - Offer Bible classes in the middle of the week to foster growth, unity, and fellowship as a church family - Give our youth the opportunity to come and spend time together in the middle of the week o Second Pastor to help assist Pastor and Ernesto in the day-to-day ministry of this church - Assist during the week - Assist with preaching, teaching on Sunday, growth groups, teaching Sunday school classes, teaching God’s Word to God’s people - To provide pastoral member care, counseling, prayer, and to support the church members of Oak Tree - To help oversee various ministries, to offer training leaders, planning and ministry strategies, to assist in planning worship services - Support, encourage, and help the pastor in the day-to-day grind of pastoral ministries o Offering a potential internship at Oak Tree - Men who are desiring pastoral ministry to come through Oak Tree to get pastoral experience + Share in some of the preaching and teaching + Serve the body of Oak Tree to get pastoral experience + To love this body All of this to say, we are picturing a thriving church, a growing church. As the church grows there are going to be more and more needs. So we want to continue to equip the body for the work of the ministry and we want to think through potential growth, what this is going to look like. So, we can grow, mature and develop and reach our community for the glory of God.

Group Growth Questions Read 1 Timothy 5:17-25 1. How can we as a church honor and support our elders/pastors, as outlined in verses 17-18? 2. In what ways can the concept of church discipline, help maintain the purity and integrity of our congregation? How should this be carried out with love and humility? 3. What precautions should we take as a church when identifying and appointing new leaders or elders? How can we ensure we are following a biblical process of testing and discernment? 4. Considering the warnings about the visibility of sins and good works in verses 24-25, how does this impact our understanding of leadership and accountability within the church? How can we actively discern and encourage good fruit in potential leaders and our members?

Group Growth Questions: Read 1 Timothy 5:3-16 1. How does recognizing God's order in creation influence our understanding of structure and organization in our lives and in the church? 2. What qualities of compassion and service are emphasized in the description of a "true widow"? How can we apply these qualities in our lives toward others? 3. Why does Paul caution against idleness, gossip, and busybody behavior? How can we actively avoid these pitfalls in our daily lives? 4. What practical steps can we take to demonstrate caring, compassion, and caution in our relationships and within our church community?

Don’t Miss The King Growth Group Questions : Read Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21-10 1. What are some of the main things that stick out to you in this passage? 2. What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ character? 3. How does Jesus' humble entry on a donkey exemplify the sovereignty of God in orchestrating every detail of Christ's life and ministry? 4. How does Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies demonstrate the meticulous providence of God in bringing about his redemptive plan through Christ? 5. Reflecting on Jesus' journey from his triumphal entry to the cross, what does it show us about his commitment to fulfilling God's plan for salvation?

Growth Group Questions : 1. Begin by reading chapter 4 and discuss some things that stand out to you. 2. Who (and why) has been a strong example of Christ to you? 3. Reflecting on the qualities of a good servant mentioned in the sermon, how can we assess our own spiritual growth? What practical steps can we take to develop these qualities further? 4. Paul emphasizes the importance of godliness and setting an example for believers. How does the concept of setting an example extend beyond just personal conduct to include teaching and leadership roles within the church? How can leaders (and us) ensure to set a Christ-like example for others to follow? 5. Paul warns about false teachings and apostasy. How can we discern between sound doctrine and false teachings in today's churches? What are some ways we can guard ourselves and others against false teachings?

Read 1 Timothy 4: 6-10 Growth Group Questions : 1. What was the contrast highlighted in 1 Timothy 4, and how does it relate to the overarching theme of being a good servant of Christ? 2. In what ways can we apply the concept of "feeding on the Word" in our daily lives to foster spiritual nourishment and growth? 3. How can we actively guard against myths and deceptive teachings in our personal lives and within the community of Oak Tree? 4. Reflect on the idea of training oneself for godliness. What practical steps can we take to engage in the ongoing discipline required for a Godly life?

Growth Group Questions: Read: 1 Timothy 4: 1 - 5 1. Reflect on the warning against spiritual deception. How can you, personally, stay vigilant against false teachings and ensure that your faith is grounded in the truth of the Bible? 2. What do you think are some of the movements today in our culture that are impacting the church and also contradicting to the Bible? 3. What can we do to be better equipped to recognize and handle these issues inside Christianity? 4. Consider the phrase "seared conscience" in v. 2. How can believers avoid becoming desensitized to the truth and ensure that their hearts remain sensitive to God's Word? 5. Explore the connection between gratitude, faith, and the blessings of marriage and food mentioned in the text. How can cultivating a thankful heart enhance your appreciation for God's provisions in your daily life? Talk about the goodness of God.

Growth Group Questions : 1. Reflect on the importance of selfless conduct in the household of God, as mentioned in 1 Timothy 3:14-16. How can our actions reflect the love and order that God desires in His church? 2. In what ways can a strong commitment to the truth impact the life of an individual and the community of believers? Share personal experiences or examples that highlight the significance of standing firm on biblical truths. 3. Explore the concept of the church as a “pillar and buttress of the truth.” How can the church effectively uphold and safeguard the truth in a world filled with various ideologies and beliefs? 4. Discuss the proclamation of the saving creed outlined in 1 Timothy 3:16. How does the mystery of godliness, focusing on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, shape our understanding of salvation and impact our mission as believers?

Growth Group Questions : 1. Why do you think Paul stresses the importance of character more than ability in church leadership? How do you think this differs from the world’s wisdom of leadership? 2. Why should we apply these qualifications to all believers and what benefit would Oak Tree (and any church) gain from pursuing them? 3. What does the term "mystery of the faith" mean, and why is it important for the role of a deacon? 4. Why do you think it’s essential for a married couple to be on the same page when it comes to serving in church leadership? Spend some time talking about Priscilla and Aquila and how they provide a good model for married couples serving together in the church (Acts 18; Romans 16:3-4; 1 Corinthians 16:19)? How can we support and encourage our own spouse so we can grow and serve the Lord together in the church?

A blessed Sunday morning church! …. Watching , listening from Stockton cA

Watching from Stockton

Good Sunday morning church! Watching from Stockton ..

Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now? JESUS IS LORD! His Lordship was MADE - See Acts 2. Who is the Sovereign Lord? He is different from Jesus as mentioned in Acts 4:24, 26, 30 There is no term God of gods or Creator or Maker used for Jesus.Acts 4:24 - who is NOT Jesus and who is called Sovereign Lord - "one accord to God and said: “Sovereign Lord, you are the One who made the heaven and the earth " Who is TOTALLY DIFFERENT from Jesus who is the Anointed and the Sovereign Lord's SERVANT as Acts 4:30 mentioned "through the name of YOUR holy servant Jesus.”" Acts 4:26 - one against Jehovah and against his ANOINTED one. GOD IS NOT A LITERAL TORTURER. GOD is LOVE. He only gives eternal life to those who exercise faith in him and his Son (John 3:16, John 14:1) and NOT TO WICKED people. The Wicked will VANISH AND WILL BE NO MORE. Psalms 37:20 How many is Jehovah? Trinitarians say there are THREE Jehovah. What does the Bible say? There is ONE JEHOVAH and NOT THREE JEHOVAH. Deut 6:4. - “Listen, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah WHO IS THE STAR IN NUMBERS 24:17? That is Jesus. It is the same Hebrew word used in Job 38:7 for the morning stars. So as Jesus is called THE BRIGHT morning star (REV 22:16) so also are the other morning stars(angels). So Jesus is the CHIEF Angel with the archangel's voice (1 Thes 4:16). Jesus is called Prince of Peace in Isa 9:6 and the original Hebrew word for Prince means PATRON ANGEL which is the same Hebrew Word used for Michael the archangel in Daniel. Jesus is the High Priest and the High Priest is NOT GOD himself. GOD DOES NOT WORSHIP HIMSELF : John 4:22 -You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, because salvation begins with the Jews. Jesus Included himself IN WORSHIPPING THE FATHER. ONLY A CREATION WILL WORSHIP GOD. If the holy Spirit is a PERSON then now you have MANY PERSONS IN ONE GOD. REV 5:6 - seven eyes, and the eyes mean the seven spirits of God.SO NOW YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL SEVEN PERSONS IN GOD. Who is the cause of Salvation? Both GOD and the lamb are saviors, Rev 7:9-10, even Jesus needed to be saved by the Father from death as the Father is the SOURCE OF LIFE AND SALVATION , Hebrews 5:7 & John 5:26 - THE FATHER GAVE THE SON LIFE. Does the Bible called Jesus MADE AND BORN? Yes! JESUS is the Messiah and a CREATION BY GOD! He is called “BORN OF/FROM GOD”. (1 JOHN 5:18) Hebrews 1:5 showed that Jesus was MADE/BORN (orig Greek-gennaw). Also it says "he will become my son" Notice, FUTURE TENSE, WILL, so before that the SON DID NOT EXIST. If you are BORN AND MADE then you are a creation. , Hebrews 1:5 mentions I WILL BECOME HIS FATHER, so Jesus relationship with the Father has a BEGINNING, When ? it was TODAY. TODAY implies a beginning. When did Jesus become SON? Even before Jesus became human he is called SON , Prov 30:4 Was Jesus GIVEN LIFE? He is called the firstborn and beginning of the CREATION BY GOD (COL 1, Revelation ) Also john 5:26 mentions that the FATHER GAVE JESUS, THE SON, with LIFE. If Jesus was given LIFE OR EVEN ETERNAL LIFE, then Jesus does not have life or eternal life before those were given to him. Notice, the Father was NOT given life. JESUS was MADE LORD (ACTS 2:36).JOHN 6:57 - Jesus Said “ I LIVE BEC OF THE FATHER” SO JESUS’ LIFE was dependent on the Father and his SOURCE OF LIFE/Eternal Life IS THE FATHER as John 5:26 states as well. 1john 5:1 - Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born from God,+ and everyone who loves the one who caused to be born loves him who has been born from that one . who is this that HAS BEEN BORN from that one? That is Jesus! 1 John 5:18 - Jesus is called BORN FROM GOD JESUS IS BORN FROM GOD, 1 JOHN 5:18 - We know that everyone who has been born from God does not practice sin, but the one born from God* watches him, and the wicked one cannot take hold of him . WHO is the ONE BORN FROM GOD that watches us and protects us and who does not sin? JESUS CHRIST! HAS ANYONE SEEN GOD? NO MAN HAS SEEN GOD and if they see GOD's face THEY WILL DIE. Jesus was seen by many and they didn't DIE so Jesus Is Not The Almighty God. Jesus is called SON even before coming to earth as human. Exo 33:20 states "“You cannot see my face, for no man can see me and live.”" NO MAN CAN SEE ME, notice ME , you think ME IS NOT LITERAL? IT IS LITERAL "ME" WHO IS GOD. GOD IS FROM FOREVER: John 1:1 mentions the WORD WAS IN THE BEGINNING, so Jesus was LIMITED "IN THE BEGINNING" Unlike GOD who is FROM FOREVER (Psalms 90:2). Is "a god" a valid translation in John 1:1? Sahidic Coptic translation uses an indefinite article with the word “god” in the final part of John 1:1. The Greek used in the BIble does not have an indefinite article "a" so that's why you don't see the "a" in John 1:1, The Sahidic Coptic translation uses an indefinite article with the word “god” in the final part of John 1:1. again, john 1:1 about theos - Strong's Concordance theos: God, a god , so "a god" is a valid translation. "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon" defines theos as "a god" as well. so it is a valid translation. Also Thayer's Greek Lexicon also defines theos as "a god" so it is a valid translation Is Jesus the same as Jehovah? Jesus is the SON. Jehovah is Our FATHER (Isa 63:16). Even the trinity doctrine states the SON IS NOT THE FATHER, so Jesus is NOT JEHOVAH How many person is GOD? God said " I am God Almighty", The use of I am, means GOD is ONE PERSON. Do you use I am, me, myself, me alone for ONE LITERAL PERSON or THREE PERSONS? You only use those phrases for ONE literal person and NEVER FOR THREE PERSONS. Is Jesus described as a Morning Star like the Angels? Yes. Rev 22:16 - 16 “‘I, Jesus, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David+ and the bright morning star.’”+ JESUS IS THE BRIGHT MORNING STAR, Angels are also called morning stars in Job 38:7, so Jesus is the BRIGHT OR CHIEF OF THE ANGELS (archangel) as 1 Thessalonians 4:16 mentions. What does Firsborn means? So depending on the context the firstborn can be the chief, principal, or first in time or place or rank. Still though, when you use the firstborn with an OF, “firstborn OF”, because of the OF , that means the firstborn BELONGS TO THE GROUP, just like when you say firstborn of the sheep. The firstborn is a sheep. So Jesus belongs to the group of creation, firstborn of all creation. Does John 8:58 correlate with Exodus 3? In Exodus 3, GOD is called I WILL BECOME (not I am) and does not correlate with John 8:58 Word: DID Pronounce: haw-yaw Use: TWOT-491 Verb 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
 Jehovah is called GOD of gods, who are these gods? if you say that those are all false gods, then you are saying that GOD is like Satan as he is God of all false gods. Those gods exist, just like King of kings, those kings exist. Is Jehovah, GOD's name? Psalms 83:18. Strong's No.: H3068 Hebrew: יְהֹוָה Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh Phonetic: yeh-ho-vaw'" and even the BIBLE mentions the God's followers containing his name. Jehoshaphat, jehu, etc. With all Jehovah, the God of the Bible. Yes. Jehovah is God in the Bible, the Our Father (JEHOVAH) ISA 63 AND WHO IS JAH , JEHOVAH that is WORTHY OF PRAISE AND GLORY! ISA 26:4 - 4 Trust in Jehovah forever,h For Jah* Jehovah is the eternal Rock. JEHOSHAPHAT(MATTHEW 1 :8) - Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah-judged. Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah-judged. Smith's Bible Dictionary Jehoshaphat - (whom Jehovah judges.) Yup, JEHOVAH is the name of GOD IN THE BIBLE as his followers have the name of Jehovah in their name. What was Jesus role in creation? He is the Master Worker (Prov 8) and a channel used by GOD in the creation. Notice the TWO WORDS translated as By/Through in Col 1:16 - 1. En - a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively),.. Notice it says INSTRUMENTALITY 2. Dia - a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act Notice it says CHANNEL OF AN ACT So Colossians 1:16 simply mentions that Jesus is USED BY GOD AS A CHANNEL OF AN ACT, AN INSTRUMENT in the Creation. Compare that to GOD in 1 Cor 8:6 , notice for God the Father he uses the word EK - or ex ex a primary preposition denoting ORIGIN (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):- Notice GOD the Father is the ORIGIN/FROM ,THE SOURCE FROM WHOM ALL THINGS are created. BIG DIFFERENCE. So the FATHER IS the ORIGIN of all things. For JEsus, it didn;t use the word Origin but "THrough" which in the Original Greek word also means "a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act". So God the Father is like the WRITER, he used his Son as a channel of a act to write (like a pen). So the only writer is the Father, the Son was used as a channel and NOT THE ORIGIN of creation. This is confirmed by Jesus in John 5:19 - " Jesus said to them: “Most truly I say to you, the Son cannot do a single thing of his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing.+" JESUS CANNOT DO A SINGLE THING , his FATHER always guide him.

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But what if we support all gods

Thanks for the encouraging words, Derek.

Thank you Alfonso’s for the Worship time today! I especially loved seeing the girls... Miss you all SO much

Reflection Questions: 1. Identify one hardship you have faced and overcome. How did you overcome it? What did you learn? 2. Read our supplemental Scriptures Finding Comfort In Tough Times. What types of blessing do they claim hardship can bring? 3. The Stockdale Paradox is to retain faith that you will prevail and confront the brutal facts as they are. How might this approach help you this week? 4. Because of Christ, do you believe that the worst thing you have experienced can become one of the best things to happen to you? Why or why not?

Reflection Questions: 1. Due to the coronavirus we are staying home. How has this affected your family? If you are married, how has it affected your marriage? What seems to be working? What might need adjusting? 2. The Scriptures call men and women to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21). In your most important relationships, how do you practice submission? 3. From a Biblical perspective, how would you define beauty? Namelessly, describe a beautiful person, without referring to appearance. 4. Ask those you live with for one thing you can do this week to be: - more considerate - more respectful

Join us after the service for a Zoom gathering! Oak Tree Post-Service Family Time Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 11:25 AM-12:00 PM PST Join Zoom Meeting us04web.zoom.us/j/77395313020?pwd=MDNpcTdpRnNIeTA5SVMwbkVlcDhOdz09 Meeting ID: 773 9531 3020 Password: 8xH0HH