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Oasis City

Oasis City is a dynamic church, meeting in the Cowichan Valley. We believe there is Hope for tomorrow and Healing from yesterday. Everyone’s Invited. Wherever you are on your journey, there’s a place for you here! Come as you are; we want to help you become the person God created you to be. You can always expect engaging worship, practical teaching, authentic community, and a fun and safe environment for your kids.

  1. Abundance of Open Doors

    JAN 20

    Abundance of Open Doors

    This powerful message centers on the biblical truth that God opens doors of opportunity for His people, drawing from Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 16:9 about a 'great door for effective work' opening in Ephesus. We're reminded that when God opens a door, it's not by chance—it's a divine appointment, part of our destiny. The message challenges us to recognize three key aspects of God's open doors: they are great opportunities, they lead to effective ministry with tangible fruit, and they often come with opposition. Yet opposition shouldn't deter us; Paul faced imprisonment, beatings, shipwrecks, and danger, yet he never stopped advancing the Kingdom. The call is clear: 2026 is positioned as a year of abundance where God is opening doors to hearts locally and globally, breaking down oppressive regimes and creating unprecedented opportunities for the gospel. But here's the crucial question—will we step through these doors by faith? The message emphasizes that blooming where we're planted is essential preparation. If we can't win souls in our own communities, if we can't pray for the sick at our local stores, if we can't live with integrity where we are now, we'll never be effective on larger mission fields. The passport becomes a powerful symbol—a physical key that unlocks access to 196 nations, representing our readiness to go wherever God sends us. This isn't just about overseas missions; it's about having a heart posture that says 'hineni'—here I am, send me—without knowing all the details of where or how.

    40 min
  2. Feasting and Fasting

    JAN 14

    Feasting and Fasting

    This powerful message invites us to reconsider two spiritual practices we often view as opposites: feasting and fasting. Rather than seeing fasting as inherently spiritual and feasting as carnal, we discover that both are essential rhythms in our walk with God. The ancient Israelites celebrated seven major feasts annually but observed only one fast—the Day of Atonement. This reveals something profound about God's character: He is present in our celebrations and joy, not just our deprivation. Biblical feasting celebrates God's generosity and goodness, while biblical fasting reminds us of our complete dependence on Him. Both practices require intentionality and purpose. We're challenged to put both on our calendars—marking birthdays, anniversaries, and church gatherings as opportunities to thank God for His provision, while also scheduling times to humble ourselves through fasting. The early church fasted twice weekly, and leaders like Wesley required ministers to commit to regular fasting. Yet we must remember that fasting doesn't manipulate God; it transforms us. When we fast, we humble ourselves, and God responds to humble hearts. The story of Nineveh demonstrates this beautifully—an entire city, even the animals, participated in a fast of repentance, and God relented from judgment. As we approach a season of intentional prayer and fasting, we're invited to identify what we'll abstain from—not just sugar or treats, but something we'll genuinely miss, something that will remind us throughout each day to turn our hearts toward heaven and contend for breakthrough in our lives and in the lives of those we love.

    43 min
  3. Full, Not Frantic

    JAN 7

    Full, Not Frantic

    This message challenges us to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset rooted in God's limitless provision. Drawing from Psalm 65:11 and John 10:10, we're reminded that Jesus came not just to give us life, but life in abundance—overflowing, superfluous, more than we can contain. The enemy operates primarily as a thief, stealing our joy, hope, and innocence in ways we often don't recognize until much later. But here's the transformative truth: an abundant God should not produce closed, scarcity-minded Christians. We explore two pivotal fishing stories from Peter's life—one before he followed Jesus (Luke 5) and one after his failure (John 21). In both instances, empty nets became overflowing catches at Jesus' word. The lesson? One word from Jesus can flip the script of our entire story. Scarcity wants us to partner with our disappointing experiences, but abundance calls us to partner with God's word. Romans 12:1-2 becomes our roadmap: transformation of our minds must precede our ability to walk in God's perfect will. This isn't about denying facts—diagnoses, bank statements, and real struggles exist—but recognizing that truth is bigger than facts. God is not limited by the things that limit us. When we feast on the spiritual meal Isaiah 55 describes, our souls—our mind, will, and emotions—become aligned with heaven's abundance, enabling us to see God's goodness dripping from every corner of our lives, even in the midst of trials.

    37 min

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Oasis City is a dynamic church, meeting in the Cowichan Valley. We believe there is Hope for tomorrow and Healing from yesterday. Everyone’s Invited. Wherever you are on your journey, there’s a place for you here! Come as you are; we want to help you become the person God created you to be. You can always expect engaging worship, practical teaching, authentic community, and a fun and safe environment for your kids.