Oxford Community Church

After many years of trusting God to fulfil his word, Abraham faces the ultimate test; being asked to sacrifice his son. In the final talk of this series Steve looks at the themes of obedience and provision, and considers how this story points forward to the sacrifice of Jesus. 

After years of waiting, Isaac finally arrives! In the penultimate talk from our series, Dan Kirk looks at Genesis 21 and considers how we should steward the promises of God over our lives.

For the second time, Abraham lies about the identity of his wife to protect himself, rather than trusting God and speaking the truth. And he puts the whole covenant promise in jeopardy! In this talk, Caroline McNicoll considers the importance of speaking the truth in faith and love.

The Lord announced his judgment on the city of Sodom, but Abraham intervened, pleading with the Lord for mercy. In this talk, Liam considers the theme of intercession, and what it looks like to play a priestly role of standing in the gap for our city.

Many years have passed since God first made his promise to Abram, and still the promise remains unfulfilled. Then God commanded Abram to do something unexpected and costly... In this talk from Genesis 17, Steve Jones considers why God gave circumcision as a sign of the covenant, and how it demonstrates God's desire for wholehearted commitment.

When God’s promises seem slow to materialise, Abram and Sarai take matters into their own hands, with disastrous consequences! In this talk, Bex Lawton takes a look at the story of Hagar, Isaac and Ishmael, and considers the importance of faith and patience.

Abram and Sarai have lived with disappointment, unable to have a child. But when God promises them numerous offspring, Abram believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. In this talk from our Dedication Service, Liam Thatcher looks at the God’s covenant with Abram, and considers how it points forward to the person of Jesus.

Four kings attack Sodom, carrying off their people and possessions, and with them Abram’s nephew Lot. In response, Abram launches a courageous rescue mission, in which he shows himself to be a man of great honour – both to his family, but also to his God. In this talk, Steve Jones unpacks the story of Genesis 14.

The biggest block to experiencing the Holy Spirit is operating from a religious spirit. In this talk, guest speaker Dawna De Silva looks at three stories from the gospels where religious leaders resisted Jesus' ministry, because it didn't fit their paradigm. Dawna is the founder and co-leader of the Bethel Sozo ministry, helping people experience the fullness of salvation and freedom that is available in Christ.