Oasis Church Birmingham: Talks

The miracles of Jesus are some of the most powerful and profound moments in his earthly ministry. But these weren't simple party tricks: they were an announcement that the Kingdom of God has arrived. Each one is a sign - a mini-version of something ultimate - which revealed the wonder of who Jesus is and all that he has done, is doing, and will do for all of creation. This week, Adrian continues the series by exploring the story of the healing of an unnamed women who had been suffering with bleeding for twelve years.

The miracles of Jesus are some of the most powerful and profound moments in his earthly ministry. But these weren't simple party tricks: they were an announcement that the Kingdom of God has arrived. Each one is a sign - a mini-version of something ultimate - which revealed the wonder of who Jesus is and all that he has done, is doing, and will do for all of creation. This week, Alice continues the series by exploring the story of the paralysed man lowered through a roof.

The miracles of Jesus are some of the most powerful and profound moments in his earthly ministry. But these weren't simple party tricks: they were an announcement that the Kingdom of God has arrived. Each one is a sign - a mini-version of something ultimate - which revealed the wonder of who Jesus is and all that he has done, is doing, and will do for all of creation. This week, Rich kicks off the series by looking at what signs are and why they matter, and by exploring the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana.

This week, Guest Speaker Sam Miller (Director at Open Doors), shares about how the call to Jesus is a call to His Church - which includes many who experience severe persecution for following Him.

The Psalms are the Bible's songbook, giving voice to the full range of human experience and emotion. Whatever you are going through, there's a Psalm that speaks into your situation. In this series, different people from within Oasis share about Psalms that have made a significant impact on their lives, and what those Psalms have taught them about God. This week, Sarah gives a recap of the Psalms, before Charlie shares from Psalm 139 and Paul shares from Psalm 46.

The Psalms are the Bible's songbook, giving voice to the full range of human experience and emotion. Whatever you are going through, there's a Psalm that speaks into your situation. In this series, different people from within Oasis share about Psalms that have made a significant impact on their lives, and what those Psalms have taught them about God. This week, Rich gives a recap of the Psalms, before Jon shares from Psalm 23 and Yolanda shares from Psalm 111.

The Psalms are the Bible's songbook, giving voice to the full range of human experience and emotion. Whatever you are going through, there's a Psalm that speaks into your situation. In this series, different people from within Oasis share about Psalms that have made a significant impact on their lives, and what those Psalms have taught them about God. This week, Alice gives a recap of the Psalms, before Sinead shares from Psalm 8 and Will shares from Psalm 126.

The Psalms are the Bible's songbook, giving voice to the full range of human experience and emotion. Whatever you are going through, there's a Psalm that speaks into your situation. In this series, different people from within Oasis share about Psalms that have made a significant impact on their lives, and what those Psalms have taught them about God. This week, Mike gives an introduction to the book - helping set it within its proper context and inviting us to journey deeper into this incredible collection.

In Acts 9, a man of faithful prayer called Ananias plays a key role in helping to raise up a leader who would change the world - the Apostle Paul. This week, Sarah looks at what we can learn from the life of Ananias to encourage us in how the Holy Spirit is wanting to move amongst and beyond us!

This week, Oasis was joined by a Guest Speaker - our friend Jon Tattersall from St John's Church in Harborne. He brought a message centred around Exodus 33:7-11, with an invitation to 'linger longer' in the presence of God.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, David wraps up the series by recapping where we've been, and exploring a passage at the very end of the story. His invitation is for each of us to sit with the sadness of the broken walls, embrace the hope of restoration found in Jesus and press on even within the reality of the work never being finished.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, Alice looks at how Nehemiah 8 encourages us to receive the word of the Bible with joy - allowing it to redirect our gaze, cause us to look out, and cause us to look up.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, Rich looks at how to deal with opposition, challenges and interruptions - and how we are invited to see them as moments to encounter God's presence with us as we respond in prayer, truth and unity.

This week, Oasis welcomed Jonathan Bell from Churchcentral Birmingham as a Guest Speaker for the morning. Jonathan and Helen moved to Birmingham in 1996, just a couple of years before Oasis began, and together they have become great friends of Oasis over the past quarter-century. Jonathan has an incredible gift for unpacking the Bible in a way that is both profound and accessible, and his talk explores how the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed.

This summer, we are releasing Adrian Hurst, who leads the Oasis Team, for a three month sabbatical from the beginning of June until the end of August. This is a fantastic opportunity for him to recharge after helping to lead the community through a period of significant transition over the past few years — including the move to South Street, it’s renovation, restoration and purchase, and the COVID pandemic. This week, Mike takes some time to unpack the Biblical basis for sabbatical, as well as honouring Adrian, Lucy and the Hurst Family for the significant role they play in the life of Oasis.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, Alice (plus a few friends!) explores how each of us are called to help build out part of the wall - recognising that no individual can do it all themselves, but that we all have a unique role to play in building today for the kingdom that will endure.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, Adrian looks at the story of Nehemiah inspecting the walls of Jerusalem, and the invitation within it to live understanding the reality of the world around us.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! This week, Rich explores Nehemiah's encounter with the King of Persia - looking at how his perspective shapes his response in a moment of opportunity.

'Rebuilders' delves into the journey of an Old Testament figure whose heart for prayer, service, compassion and the presence of God brought transformation to his community, city and nation. It's an ancient story that speaks powerfully into this modern moment and into each of our stories today! In this first week, Adrian introduces the series and explores Chapter One - Nehemiah discovers the extent of Jerusalem's ruin, and cries out to God for renewal.

Easter is a season that reminds each of us that God is a LIVING God - someone we are invited to encounter every day in His power, His kindness, His wisdom and His grace. What Jesus does by coming as a human, living, dying, and rising again, changes everything because it means that the presence of God isn't for a select few. He is for everyone! In the final week of the series, Alice explores Jesus' encounter with his disciples in the upper room - particularly, the way that he meets Thomas and brings peace.