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Okanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchCan I get a WitnessOld Testament: --- New Testament: Acts 24 Point 1: Felix’s Crisis (and yours) Point 2: Where is God in Chapter 24 Point 3: The Essentials of the Way2022-01-2329 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Plot to Kill PaulJanuary 16, 2022 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou Old Testament:  Job 42:1-2 New Testament:  Acts 23:12-35 God’s purposes will always prevail. Main Point #1:  The Assassination Plot (Acts 23:12-14) Main Point #2:  The Almighty’s Provision (Acts 23:16-22) Main Point #3:  The Armed Escort (Acts 23:23-35)2022-01-1637 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchBe a Bold Witness for ChristJanuary 9, 2022 Elder Joe LaGrou Old Testament: Jeremiah 20:7-11 New Testament: Acts 22:30-23:11 The Lord stood by me and gave me strength. (2 Tim. 4:17) Main Point #1: Taking a Stand for Christ (Acts 22:30) Main Point #2: Rejected by Man (Acts 23:1-10) Main Point #3: Approved by God (Acts 23:11)2022-01-0931 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchSeparationSermon by: Isaac Bickford  2022-01-0216 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchGood News of Great Joy2021-12-26 Interim Pastor : Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Micah 5:1-5 New Testament Reading: Luke 2:8-20 The Shepherds Heard, Responded, Found, and Proclaimed Point 1: Luke 2:8-14 The Shepherds Heard an Invitation. Point 2: Luke 2:15 The Shepherds Responded to the Angel’s Message. Point 3: Luke 2:16 The Shepherds Found Jesus Just as Was Said. Point 4: Luke 2:17-20 The Shepherds Proclaimed the Good News of Jesus.2021-12-2627 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchGot Vine?2021-12-19 Pastor Candidate Jeffrey Chambers John 15:1-8 1. The vineyard belongs to God. 2. Bearing fruit is our job. 3. Bearing fruit daily. Thought for the week: What are you producing? note: the first part of the recording was lost 2021-12-1921 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWe all have a story to tellDecember 12, 2021 Interim Pastor and Elder Joe LaGrou Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31; 41:10, 13 New Testament Reading: Acts 21:37 - 22:29 Main Point #1: Paul Speaks to the Commander (Acts 21:37-40) Main Point #2: Paul Speaks to the Crowd (Acts 22:1-21) Main Point #3: Paul Speaks as a Citizen of Rome” (Acts 21:22-292021-12-1236 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 21:27-362021-12-05 Elder Isaac Bickford First part of recording is missing.2021-12-0522 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2021-11-28Interim Pastor and Elder Joe Lagrou. Acts 21:17-262021-11-2931 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchImpossible Commands2021-11-21. Pastor Gary Logue. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 1. God commands us to rejoice always. 2. God commands us to pray without ceasing. 3. God commands us to give thanks in everything.2021-11-2242 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchNot I, But ChristNovember 14, 2021 Interim Pastor and Elder Joe LaGrou Old Testament Reading: Psalm 143:8-10 New Testament Reading: Acts 21:1-16 Main Point #1: From Miletus to Tyre (Acts 21:1-6) Main Point #2: From Tyre to Caesarea (Acts 21:7-14) Main Point #3: From Caesarea to Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-16)2021-11-1430 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchMissions ConferenceRay and Carol Simon, Alliance Workers in France 2021-11-072021-11-0731 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchRight Now Counts ForeverInterim Pastor Joe Lagrou 2021-10-31 Old Testament Reading: Nehemiah 6:8-15 New Testament Reading: Acts 20:13-38 Main Point #1: Paul’s Travel Log--(Acts 20:13-17) Main Point #2: A Review of the Past (Acts 20:18-21) Main Point #3: An Examination of the Present (Acts 20:22-27) Main Point #4: An Analysis of the Future (Acts 20:28-35)2021-10-3139 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Power of the Gospel2021-10-17 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Psalm 84:1-12 New Testament Reading: Acts 19:23-41 The Word of the Lord Impacts Lives Main Point #1: The Disturbance Begins (Acts 19:23-27) Main Point #2: The Disturbance Grows (Acts 19:28-34) Main Point #3: The Disturbance Calmed (Acts 19:35-41)2021-10-1735 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Church and Deliverance2021-10-10 Elder Isaac Bickford Bible Passage: Acts 19:11-22 Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4 1.  Spiritual vs. Materialistic worldview 2.  Pop culture of ancient Ephesus 3.  Christ’s power over Evil 4.  Response of the people2021-10-1045 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThey Heard the Word of the Lord2021-10-03 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou New Testament Reading: Acts 19:1-10 Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4; Exodus 24:7 Main Point #1: Teaching the Disciples (Acts 19:1-7) Main Point #2: Reasoning in the Synagogue (Acts 19:8) Main Point #3: Lectures in Tyrannus Hall (Acts 18: 9-10)2021-10-0338 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchHide God's Word in your Heart and Show it in your Life2021-09-29 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 New Testament Reading: Acts 18:18-28 Study thyself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15) Main Point #1: Leaving Corinth (Acts 18:18) Main Point #2: A Journey Ends/Another Begins (Acts 18:19-23) Main Point #3: Instruction of Apollos (Acts 18:24-28)2021-09-1941 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Lord stood by me and gave me strength.2021-09-12 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:8; Jeremiah 1:6-8; 20:9 New Testament Reading: Acts 18:1-17 Main Point #1: Paul Enters Sin City (Acts 18:1) Main Point 2: Bi-Vocational Ministry and New Friends (Acts 18:2-5) Main Point 3: Jesus’ Presence and Protection (Acts 18: 9-11) Main Point 4: Shock Waves in the Synagogue (Acts 18:6-8; 12-17)2021-09-1239 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchKeep Yourselves from IdolsInterim Pastor Joe Lagrou 2021-09-05 Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 16:17-21 New Testament Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Homiletical Idea: “Whatever your heart clings to or confides in is your God.”  M. Luther Biblical Principle: 1 John 5:21—“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” Main Point #1: From Wow to Whoa (Acts 17:16) Main Point #2: Reasoning with the Jews (Acts 17:17) Main Point #3: Reasoning with the Gentiles (Acts 17:18-34)2021-09-0535 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchTest All ThingsInterim Pastor Joe Lagrou 2021-08-29 Old Testament Reading:  Deut. 6:4-9 New Testament Reading:  Acts 17:10-15 Biblical Principle:  “Test all things.  Hold fast that which is good” (1 Thess. 5:21). Main Point #1: Received and Examined (Acts 17:10-11) Main Point #2: Revival (Acts 17:12) Main Point #3: Riot (Acts 17:13-15)2021-08-2934 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchBefore the Face of God: Keep first things first2021-08-22 Elder Isaac Bickford Acts 17:1-9 1. Opposition to the Gospel in Thessalonica was not a fleeting problem. 2. Opposition to the Gospel is expected, but we must be sure it is for the Gospel we are opposed, not for our own sinful behaviors or attitudes. 3. Keep first things first. If you are a Christian, you have: i.  1-2 people who don’t yet know Christ, whom God has uniquely placed in your life for YOU to encourage them, build them up, and show them wha...2021-08-2238 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Power of Prayer and PraiseInterim Pastor Joe Lagrou 2021-08-15 Old Testament Reading:  2 Chron. 20:15-23 New Testament Reading:  Acts 16:16-40 Main Point #1:  The Deliverance of the Soothsayer (Acts 16:16-18) Main Point #2:  The Deliverance of the Jailer (Acts 16:19-34) Main Point #3:  The Deliverance of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:35-40)2021-08-1533 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchJesus Called and Continues to Call2021-08-08 Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou Acts 16:6-15 OT reading: Psalm 16:7-8 1. The Macedonian Call (Acts 16:6-10) 2. Lydia's Conversion (Acts 16:11-15)2021-08-0825 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 15:36 - 16:72021-08-06 Elder David Kirk Acts 15:36-16:72021-08-0634 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchStand on TruthElder Joe Lagrou 2021-07-18 Old Testament Reading:  Isaiah 45:19-22 New Testament Reading:  Acts 15:1-21 Main Point #1:  The Dispute Concerning Circumcision:  (Acts 15:1-2) Main Point #2:  The Discussion Concerning Circumcision:  (Acts 14:3-12) Main Point #3:  The Decision Concerning Circumcision (Acts 15:13-21)2021-07-1841 minLiving Arts of Tulsa PodcastLiving Arts of Tulsa PodcastA Visit With Alexa Goetzinger About OVAC Art 365 At Living Arts of TulsaJeff sits down with Alexa Goetzinger, the Associate Director of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition to hear about her experiences in administering the current Art 365 exhibit at Living Arts of Tulsa.She also shares an overview of the work of each of the artists in the exhibit.Anyone can sign up for the artists' workshops through www.Art365.orgAlexa was born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with degrees in fine art and art history. While she spent time working and interning in China and...2021-07-1521 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchComplete the WorkElder Joe Lagrou 2021-07-11 Old Testament Reading: Lamentations 3:19-24 New Testament Reading: Acts 14:21-28 Big Idea: Jesus empowers us to stay the course. 1: Fruitful Labor in Derbe--Making Disciples (Acts 14:20-21) 2: Strengthening Labor on Return to Antioch (Acts 14:22-25) 3: Sending Church's First Mission's Conference (Acts 14:26-28)2021-07-1128 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWitnesses for Christ: Fearful or Fearless2021-07-04 Elder Joe Lagrou Old Testament: Psalm 138: 1-8 New Testament: Acts 14:8-20 Main Point 1: The Proclamation of the Word Main Point 2: The Response to the Word Main Point 3: The Commitment to the Word2021-07-0436 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2021-06-27Elder David Kirk2021-06-2729 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchLeave A LegacyJune 20, 2021 Elder Joe LaGrou Old Testament Reading: Psalm 127:3-5 New Testament Reading: Matthew 1:16-2:23 Homiletical Idea:  We honor God’s name when we call him our Father and live like his Son. Main Point #1:  Joseph was a righteous man. Main Point #2:  Joseph was obedient to God’s Message.2021-06-2026 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPaul Preaches in Antioch2021-06-13 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. Jesus is the only way of salvation - for all people. 2. Test what you think you know - does your worldview match what is taught in Scripture?2021-06-1336 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Church is Not A Retirement Home2021-06-06 Elder Isaac Bickford Bible Passage: Acts 13:1-12 1. The commission (vs 1-5) 2. The opposition (vs 6-8) 3. The curse (vs 9-12)2021-06-0633 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Death of Herod Agrippa IOT Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9 NT Reading - Acts 12:19b-25 1. Trouble up North (v. 19b-20) 2. How to appease a tyrant (v. 21-22) 3. Acts of the Angel (v. 23) 4. The word spreads (v. 24-25)2021-05-3022 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchMighty Prevailing PrayerElder Joe Lagrou 2021-05-23 O.T. Reading:  Psalm 46:1-10 N.T. Reading:  Acts 12:1-19a Homiletical Idea:  Pray with Expectation and Trust God—He knows best. #1:  God Sees our Pain (Acts 12:1-4) #2:  God Hears our Cries: (Acts 12:5-12) #3:  Pray with Expectation (12:13-19a)2021-05-2539 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Church in AntiochMay 16th, 2021 Elder David Kirk Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:9-17 New Testament: Acts 11:19-30 1. The Scattered Sowers 2. Encouragement and Nourishment 3. The Fruit of Giving2021-05-1839 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWe Are Blessed to Be A BlessingMay 9th, 2021 Elder Joe LaGrou Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:12 New Testament: Luke 1:26-56 1. Mary, the mother of Jesus, had a unique privilege 2. Parents experience both the pain and pleasure of parenthood 3. Honoring our parents pleases God2021-05-0919 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPeter Explains His ActionsMay 2nd, 2021 Elder David Kirk OT Reading - Joel 2:28-32 NT Reading - Acts 11:1-18 I. The Charges Against Peter (v. 1-3) II. Peter's Explanation (v. 4-17) III. The Church's Agreement (v. 18)2021-05-0227 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPeter at Cornelius' House2021-04-25 Elder David Kirk OT Reading: Neh 13:1-3 NT Reading: Acts 10:23b-48 I. Actions speak louder than II. Hearing the Gospel III. Results of the Gospel2021-04-2533 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchFixed Mindset or Growth MindsetOld Testament Reading:  1 Kings 3:7-10 New Testament Reading:  Acts 10:9-23a Exegetical Idea:  Peter sees the barrier between Jew and Gentile had been removed.  Homiletical Idea:  Jesus removes barriers and breaks down walls. 1.  Main Point #1:  Growth Mindset—Peter Rejecting Jewish Prejudices. 2.  Main Point #2:  Growth Mindset:  God’s plan for Gentiles revealed to Peter. 3.  Main Point #3:  Growth Mindset:  God’s plan for the Gentiles realized for Peter. 2021-04-1834 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchHope in this Life and the One to ComeEaster Sunday, 2021-04-04 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. The resurrection is central to the Gospel 2. The resurrection is essential for hope 3. Firstfruits 4. Of all men, who is most to be pitied?2021-04-0423 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2021-03-28 Palm SundayPastor Aaron Oosterwyk’s sermon while candidating at OVAC.2021-03-3149 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Power of the Gospel to Transform Sinners2021-03-21 Elder David Kirk OT Reading: Gen 3:1-7 NT Reading: Acts 9:32-43 Five lessons from Acts 9:32-43 1. Sickness and Death are a result of sin 2. The Lord uses His servants to bring His powerful cure to spiritually incapacitated people 3. Human incapacity and death are no match for God's Power 4. Those healed by God's mighty power always give evidence of their healing 5. God's power in saving the lost people should encourage us to proclaim the gospel2021-03-2127 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2021-03-15 Stephen Albright, CAMA worker in GuineaFour questions every person must answer. 1. What is real? 2. Who is well off? 3. Who is a good person? 4. How do you become a good person? They way we respond to life's challenges shows us our true answers to these questions. We must continually renew our minds with Scripture to align our answers to those of Jesus. Test your reactions: are you acting out your earthly culture, or the culture of the Kingdom of the Heavens?2021-03-1440 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Fear of the LordActs 9:19b-31 Old Testament Reading: Psalm 111 1. What one thing can I do this week to walk in the fear of the Lord? 2. What one thing can I do this week to walk in the comfort of the Holy Spirit?2021-03-0734 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchDo Not Refuse The Light2021-02-28 Elder Joe LaGrou Ezekiel 18:21-23 Acts 9:1-19a Big Idea: See the light, be the light. Woe to me if I refuse the light. 1. Saul's mission to destroy the Way of Christ 2. Saul's business meeting with Jesus on the way to Damascus 3. Saul's commissioning by Jesus2021-02-2846 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPhilip and the Ethiopian2021-02-21 Elder David Kirk 1. Listen to the Lord 2. Act on His promptings 3. Wait for His results2021-02-2129 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Gospel in Samaria2021-02-14 Acts 8:4-25 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. The Spirit falls on the Samaritans 2. Simon the Magician 3. God's amazing love2021-02-1428 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchFilled with the Spirit or Filled with Rage2021-02-07 Elder Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 15:1, 18; 16:32; 29:11 New Testament Reading: Acts 7:54-8:3 1. Stephen had spiritual eyes to see heaven's glory (Acts 7:54-56) 2. Stephen's forgiving heart, the mob's heated heart (Acts 7:57-8:1) 3. Persecution expands the Gospel message (Acts 8:1-3)2021-02-0737 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchStephen - From Deacon to DefendantActs 6:8 - 7:53 2021-01-31 Elder David Kirk I. Stephen becomes a target 6:8-15 II. Stephen tells a story 7:1-16 III. Stephen and Moses 7:17-34 IV. Handmade Shrines 7:35 - 532021-01-3142 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 6:1-7Acts 6:1-7 2021-01-24 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. No Menial Service 2. The Qualifications 3. The Reward2021-01-2423 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchA Divine Compulsion to WitnessActs 5:17-42 Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-7, 20:7-9 January 17, 2021 Elder Joe Lagrou 1. God's power is on full display (Acts 5:12-41) 2. God's word is not bound (Acts 5:17-20) 3. The investigation and defense of the apostles (Acts 5:21-40) 4. "I would rather die right than live wrong." A.W. Tozer (Acts 5:41-422021-01-1732 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 4:32-5:16 by David Kirk2021-01-10 Acts 4:32-5:16 Elder David Kirk2021-01-1036 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWhat's more certain: God's protection or my boldness?Acts 4:23-31 2021-01-03 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. Persecution of God’s people is rooted in rebellion against God himself. 2. God is powerful to protect Himself and his followers. 3. Therefore, we must be bold to proclaim the Word.2021-01-0324 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchResolve to live for ChristOld Testament text: Daniel 1:1-21 New Testament text: 1 Corinthians 2:2 2020-11-27 Elder Joe Lagrou 1. Daniel maintained his identity in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 2. Daniel chose to be influenced by God and not by the crowd. 3. The safest place to be is in the center of God's will. 4. When you step out for God, you do not go alone - God will be with you.2020-12-2717 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWe Three Kings, by elder David Kirk2020-12-20 Elder David Kirk Matthew 22020-12-2037 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchBold TestimonyActs 4:1-22 2020-12-13 Elder Isaac Bickford Our testimony should be characterized by: 1. Boldness 2. Not fearful because of your weaknesses 3. The name of Jesus 4. Obvious you have been with Jesus 5. Living life so that people will defend you because of your fruit2020-12-1333 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchA Christ-Centered Sermon2020-12-06 Elder Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading:  Ezekiel 18:30-32 New Testament Reading:  Acts 3:11-26 1. An Explanation:  The Answer to the Question is Jesus (vv. 12-16) 2. An Exhortation:  From Indictment to Invitation (vv. 17-26)2020-12-0645 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 3:1-10 by David Kirk2020-11-29 Acts 3:1-10 Elder David Kirk2020-11-2928 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchMissions Conference - Sermon2020-11-22 Mike Wood, CMA missionary to Thailand John 15:1-172020-11-2237 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchGlad and Generous Hearts2020-11-15 Acts 2:42-47 Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford 1. Living out the faith in public. 2. Living out the faith in private fellowship. 3. Living out the faith through generosity.2020-11-1534 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWhat's Your Story2020-11-01 Acts 2:14-32 Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford 1. The Story of Redemptive History 2. Main themes of Acts: God's sovereignty, the Holy Spirit, Salvation 3. Speaking in Tongues, the Last Days 4. Jesus is Messiah: his miracles and resurrection Followup Questions: 1.  Write down your “elevator speech” for Christ. This should be something you should be able to say smoothly and clearly in about 15 seconds. You should have this memorized verbatim. Peter’s Example: Acts 2:32 “This Jesus God raised up, and of that w...2020-11-0229 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Holy Spirit Comes at PentecostActs 2:1-13 2020-10-26 Elder David Kirk 1. History of Pentecost 2. Coming of the Holy Spirit 3. Condition of the disciples 4. Curse of Babel (Gen 11:1-9) 2020-10-2532 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchMatthias Replaces JudasActs 1:12-26 2020-10-18 Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford Key Points: 1. There are different roles and levels of authority in the church. We need to clearly understand those roles in order to avoid being ensnared by false leaders. 2. God is sovereign over all things. That is a primary theme of Acts, and is particularly evident in this passage. But God’s sovereignty does not provide any excuse for sin or reprieve of personal responsibility. 3. The Holy Spirit is essential. He is the main character in th...2020-10-1835 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchActs 1:1-11 by Joe Lagrou (partial recording)2020-10-11 Acts 1:1-11 Elder Joe Lagrou The last part of the sermon recording was lost.2020-10-1111 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWorkers for the Harvest2020-10-04. Luke 10:1-12. Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford. Key Points: 1. Evangelism is not only for the "inner circle." 2. Stay connected to the receptive, move on quickly from the hostile. 3. We depend on God. Evangelism is not easy or safe. 4. Even though evangelism is not easy or safe, we can be confident.2020-10-0428 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 11 by David Kirk2020-09-20 Psalm 11 Elder David Kirk Last part of sermon recording is missing.2020-09-2009 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 81 - A Psalm of Joy2020-09-13 Psalm 81 By Isaac Bickford2020-09-1330 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2020-09-06 Psalm 101 by Joe LagrouPsalm 101 Elder Joe Lagrou 2020-09-06 Advice from King David on the topic of leadership.2020-09-0647 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 32Sunday, August 30, 2020 Psalm 32 Elder David Kirk2020-08-3026 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 55 A Psalm of Lament. By Joe Lagrou2020-08-16 Psalm 55 A Psalm of Lament Elder Joe Lagrou2020-08-1642 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 8 by Joe Lagrou2020-08-09 Psalm 8 Elder Joe Lagrou2020-08-0938 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Angry Prayer (Psalm 140)2020-08-02 The Angry Prayer Psalm 140 Isaac Bickford How to pray an angry prayer: 1.  State briefly what you want God to do: almost always a prayer for deliverance from evil people. 2.  Understand and state clearly what those people do that is evil. a.  What are their characteristics and impacts on society as a whole? b.  What are their impacts on me? 3.  Specify your request for justice. It’s ok to vent your emotions in a real way. 4.  R...2020-08-0227 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPsalm 32020-07-26 Psalm 3, by David Kirk2020-07-2627 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance Church2020-07-19 by Jim Slaughter (first part of sermon missing)2020-07-19 Psalms of Ascent (Psalm 120-123) Jim Slaughter Technical difficulties prevented the recording of the first part of the sermon.2020-07-1919 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchLiving the Blessed Life1. Characteristics of the Blessed Man 2. Blessings for the Blessed Man 3. Characteristics of the Wicked 4. Curses of the Wicked 5. Only two Ways2020-07-1230 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchArmor of GodEphesians 6:10-23, by David Kirk. I. Why do we need armor? II. Armor of God: a. Stand your ground b. After you are done, Stand Firm i. Belt of Truth ii. Breastplate of Righteousness iii. Shoes of Good News of Peace iv. Sheild of Faith v. Helmet of Salvation vi. Swoard of the Spirit III. Prayer IV. Final Greating 2020-07-0533 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe 4 P’s of ManhoodIsaac Bickford. Ephesians 5:22-332020-06-2332 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchAre you living a life worthy of your calling?Title: Are you living a life worthy of your calling? Bible Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16 Topics: 1. Meaning of the Call to Follow God 2. Grace which has been given to all to serve God 3. Unity in God Focus words: Call, All, Unity G - God's R - Riches A - At C - Christ's E - Expense2020-06-0635 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchDo you want power?Isaac Bickford Ephesians 3:14-21 1. Paul’s prayer for the individual (vs 14-19) a. Godly families b. Strengthened with power c. Rooted and grounded 2. Doxology2020-05-2436 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPrayer for the ChurchEphesians 1:15-23. 2020-04-26. Isaac Bickford. 1. Giving thanks for the saints (vs. 15-16). 2. Prayer for wisdom (vs. 17-19). 3. Christ above all (vs. 20-23).2020-04-2629 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchEaster Triumph!Pastor Gary Logue Easter Triumph! April 12 2020 Scripture: Revelation 1:18 Let me share with you 3 facts about the triumph of Easter that should fill your heart with joy today.   1. The Death of Christ 2. The Resurrection of Christ 3. Christ’s Supremacy over Death2020-04-1247 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchSimply JamesJim Slaughter Simply James April 5 2020 Scripture: James 5:13-20 Outline A. Prayer B. Faith C. Doing2020-04-0528 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPatience in SufferingJames 5:7-12 Elder Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12 1. Essence of Patience 2. Examples of Patience 3. Evidence of Patience2020-03-2931 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchWarning to the Rich. James 5:1-6Warning to the Rich James 5:1-6 Isaac Bickford 1. "He who dies with the most toys wins." True in a sense. 2. Luxury 3. Murder by parts 4. Warning and Comfort2020-03-2230 minTemasTemasAşırılık (Overuse) - Fatma OvacıkAşırılık - Fatma OvacıkAteş, Temas'ın yeni bölümünde Fatma Ovacık'ı ağırlıyor. İkili, Temas'ın haddinden fazla olması üzerine konuşuyorlar.Statü Endişesi: https://www.amazon.com.tr/Stat%C3%BC-Endi%C5%9Fesi-Alain-Botton/dp/9755702334Fatma Ovacık: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/fatma-ovac%C4%B1k-%C5%9Fevik-1b7ba628See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-03-1727 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchSubmit Yourself to GodSubmit Yourself to God March 15, 2020 David Kirk Scripture: James 4:1-17 Outline 1. Self-control (vss 1-6) 2. Submit to God (vss -12) 3. God Willing (vss 13-17)2020-03-1532 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchTwo Kinds of Wisdom3-3-2020 Two Kinds of Wisdom New Testament Reading: James 3:13-18 Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 4:5-9 James 3:13 - Wisdom Shows Us How to Do Good Works James 3:14-16 - The Character of Earthly Wisdom James 3:17-18 - The Character of Heavenly Wisdom2020-03-0828 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe TongueThe Tongue Jim Slaughter James 3:1-12 Outline 1. The attitude of our speech 2. The purpose of our words 3. The effect of our speech2020-03-0125 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchTrying to Earn ItTrying to Earn It James 2:14-26 February 23, 2020 Elder Isaac Bickford 1. The importance of right theology 2. Two meanings of "justified" 3. Three types of "faith"2020-02-2325 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchMercy Triumphs Over JudgementMercy triumphs over judgement James 2:1-13 February 16, 2020 Elder David Kirk 1. Favoritism 2. Royal law 3. Mercy 4. Judgement2020-02-1628 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchListening and DoingListening and Doing James 1:19-27 Jim Slaughter Scripture Reading: Matthew 23:8-12; 25:31-36 Outline 1. Listening 2. Speaking 3. Anger 4. Humility 5. Doing 6. Your Attitude or God's 2020-02-0948 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchTrials and TemptationsTrials and Temptations James 1:1-18 Isaac Bickford 1. Salutation (vs 1) 2. Trials and Joy (vs 2-4) 3. Lacking Wisdom (vs 5-8) 4. Lacking Money (vs 9-11) 5. Tests of Faith (vs 12-18)2020-02-0237 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchReminder of God's Faithfulness in Paul's AdversityJanuary 26, 2020 Elder Joe Lagrou New Testament Reading: II Timothy 4:9-22 Old Testament Reading Psalm 46:1-11 Big Idea: God is Jehovah Ezar, The Lord - My Helper. Essential Question: How was Paul able to have a victory while facing hardships? 1. Paul's enemies and friends (vs 9-16) 2. Paul's deliverance by the Lord (vs 17-18) 3. Final greetings (vs. 19-22)2020-01-2639 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchDo you have a Maranatha mindset?January 19, 2020 Elder Joe Lagrou Old Testament Reading: Psalm 36:5-12 New Testament Reading: II Timothy 4:1-9 There is "this day" and "that day." Are you about your Father's business on this day? Are you ready for that day? 1. Faithfullness to your call (vs. 1-2) 2. Faithfulness in confronting false teachers (vs. 3-4) 3. Faithfulness to great rewards (vs. 5-9)2020-01-1933 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchDavid v. Goliath, part 2. 1 Samuel 17:40-51a. By David Kirk.Big Idea: A "handy" way to take down the Goliath size problems we face in our lives. 1. (Thumb) - The stone of the past 2. (Index) - The stone of prayer 3. (Middle) - The stone of priority 4. (Ring) - The stone of passion 5. (Pinkie) - The stone of persistence2020-01-1228 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchDavid v. Goliath, part 1. 1 Samuel 17:1-51. By David Kirk2020-01-05 Brother David Kirk Is there a GIANT size problem in your life? Do you have a solution to the problem? Does God have a solution? 1. The Man (v. 4-7) 2. The deal (v. 8-11) 3. God's man (v. 12-27) 4. Bitter Brother (v. 28-29) 5. Saul's plan (v. 30-40) 6. God's plan (v. 41-51)2020-01-0526 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchPaul's Charge to Timothy: Spiritual Faithfulness. 2 Timothy 3:10-17. By Joe Lagrou.Paul's Charge to Timothy: Spiritual Faithfulness - A New Year's Resolution - All the More Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 6:13-16 New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. Follow Godly leaders (vs 10-13) 2. Continue in what you have learned (vv. 14-15) 3. Let the Word of God make you complete (vv. 16-17)2019-12-2930 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Rejected (Adokimos). 2 Timothy 3:1-9. By Joe LagrouDecember 8, 2019 The Rejected (Adokimos), Brother Joe LaGrou Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 II Timothy 3:1-9 1. Ungodly characteristics 2. Approved vs. Rejected2019-12-0831 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchThe Enduring and Conquering Church. Matthew 16:13-20. By Isaac BickfordThe Enduring and Conquering Church Matthew 16:13-20 Isaac Bickford 1. The Enduring Church - The church's foundation is the profession of Jesus as Messiah, the son of God, and God is Living. 2. Apostolic Authority 3. The Conquering Church - We must be on the offense without being offensive.2019-12-0135 minOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchOkanogan Valley Alliance ChurchApproved Unto God. 2 Timothy 2:14-26. By Joe Lagrou.Sermon from 2019-11-24. II Timothy 2:14-26 and Psalm 15:1-5 Big Idea:  Marks of a Good Workman Essential Question: How do you motivate people to live up the high calling of God and encourage them to access the unsearchable resources that are available in Christ? #1–Faithfulness in Ministry (2:14-19) #2–A Clean Instrument (2:20-21) #3–Faithfulness in Conduct (2:22-26)2019-11-2429 min