River Oaks Church Sermons

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Sermons from the pastors of River Oaks Church (PCA) in Lake Mary, FL

  1. 19h ago

    Standing Up When Everyone Else is Bowing Down (2026-10-04, Ben Shaw, Daniel 3:1-18)

    A sermon on the gold image of Nebuchadnezzar by Dr. Ben Shaw. Application questions: What connection do you think the gold image of Chapter 3 has to do with the dream image of Chapter 2? What would Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego indicate by bowing down to Nebuchadnezzar’s image? Why do you suppose the Chaldeans were so interested in exposing the three Jewish men? In what ways are we tempted to bow down to authorities and to false gods? What would we gain and what do we lose by bowing down to the images offered to us? Find out more at www.riveroakschurch.com.

    Standing Up When Everyone Else is Bowing Down (2026-10-04, Ben Shaw, Daniel 3:1-18)

  2. Sep 27

    Good News in Babylon (2026-09-27, David Camera, Daniel 2:31-49)

    A sermon on Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation, by David Camera. Application questions: If you could, would you want to know the future? If so, what would you like to know, and what would you rather remain unknown? Beginning in 2:4, the book of Daniel is written in Aramaic, the common language of Babylon. What does this fact tell us about the audience of the book and God’s grace of God to Babylon? Look back to Daniel 1:4 and 17. How did God prepare to reveal His Word in Babylon? Think back over the life of Joseph in Egypt. What are the similarities between Joseph’s situation and Daniel’s? (Genesis 41) How was sending Joseph to Egypt a blessing to Egypt? What does Nebuchadnezzar’s dream reveal about God’s plan for the future? How is this “good news” for Babylon? How was this good news for God’s people in exile in Babylon? How can we draw comfort from this truth as Christians today? In this episode, how is Daniel a model for Christians today? Where did he receive the word for Babylon, and what did he do with it? Read 1 Peter 4:7-11. What are we called to do as Christians? What is right and wrong about Nebuchadnezzar’s response? (consider also what he does in chapter 3) People have crazy dreams all the time. We also have common dreams like falling or our teeth falling out! Should we see dreams as a means God is using to reveal himself to us today? (cr. Hebrews 1:1-2) What are the opportunities you have to bring good news to those around you? What aspects of the gospel are you tempted to dial down if any? How can the courage of Daniel inspire us? Can we expect to be honored by the world like Daniel for speaking the gospel?

    Good News in Babylon (2026-09-27, David Camera, Daniel 2:31-49)

  3. Sep 20

    The Habits of a Godward Calling (2026-09-20, Greg Lanier, Daniel 2:1-30)

    A sermon concluding our Spiritual Formation Weekend by Greg Lanier. Application questions: Walk through these categories of “worldly habits” mentioned in the sermon. Where do you see them play out in your daily life (workplace, etc.)? With which do you struggle the most? Power, use of threats, materialism, manipulation, anger, Godlessness Walk through the “Godward habits” discussed in the sermon. Where can you grow in these? Where have you seen growth in these? Wisdom, non-anxious presence, reputation, fellowship, prayer, Godwardness, servant-mindedness Where have you seen God put you in situations where your basic habits (showing up, working hard, being faithful, trusting Jesus in the small things) have added up such that he was able to use you in a meaningful way? Spend time praying and encouraging one another to be faithful in the small habits, especially when no one is looking.

    The Habits of a Godward Calling (2026-09-20, Greg Lanier, Daniel 2:1-30)

  4. Sep 13

    Knowing Where to Draw the Line (2026-09-13, David Camera, Daniel 1:8-21)

    Application questions: Brainstorm a list of issues that we face today as Christians that require divine wisdom to navigate well. The text says that God gave Daniel and his friends good health and deep wisdom and insight. Does that mean that they were entirely passive over this 3 year process? How does this insight help us as we live our lives? Is the bible presenting the “Daniel diet” as something we should follow? Why or why not? How does Daniel demonstrate both faith and wisdom in the court of Babylon here? What does verse 21 tell us about the future of Babylon? (Cyrus was the king of Persia) Where do you feel pressure to compromise your values as a Christian? How can we as Christians demonstrate our loyalty to Christ and His Kingdom, without withdrawing entirely from the world? If Christians are not identified in tangible ways with Christ in distinction from the world what happens to our mission and message to the world? What are some practical ways you can “draw the line” for Christ in your daily life?

    Knowing Where to Draw the Line (2026-09-13, David Camera, Daniel 1:8-21)

  5. Sep 6

    Defeated, Exiled, and Assimilated (2026-09-06, David Camera, Daniel 1:1-7)

    A sermon kicking off our new series on the book of Daniel, by David Camera. Application questions: What are the key aspects of who we are that we use to explain our identity? (e.g.:  where we are from etc.) Who were Daniel and his friends before they were exiled to Babylon? How are they described in the text What had Daniel and his 3 friends just experienced? Who is responsible for the defeat of Jerusalem according to the text? Read Lev. 26:14-16; 31-32. Why did the exile occur? Look at Isaiah 39:5-7. What is said about the exile here? Why did the King of Babylon seek to assimilate these boys, with a new name, new education and gifts of his own food? Daniel and his friends are now exiles living in a foreign land. How is our situation as Christians similar? (cr. Hebrews 11:13-16; 1 Peter 1:1) If you were Daniel and his 3 friends, what temptations would you be facing and what questions would you be asking? What aspects of who we are as Christians are central to our identity and do not change because of our circumstances? Where do you feel the world trying to “assimilate” you into its kingdom? (cr. Romans 12:1-2) How do we resist the conforming efforts of the world?

    Defeated, Exiled, and Assimilated (2026-09-06, David Camera, Daniel 1:1-7)

  6. Aug 30

    The King Reigns, Hallelujah (2026-08-30, David Camera, Psalm 148)

    A sermon on Psalm 148 by David Camera, concluding our summer series on the Psalms. We open our church services with a “Call to Worship.” What is it and why do we do it? The Hebrew word hallelujah means “praise the Lord.” How many times does it appear in this Psalm? Can you detect the different ways it is used? What and who are called to worship in Psalm 148? We are likely familiar with the first question of the Westminster Shorter catechism: “What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” In light of Psalm 148, why is this true? What reasons does the psalm give? According to the Psalm, how is everything to glorify God? When will Psalm 148 be fulfilled and what will it look like? (i.e. where is all creation headed? cr.  Rev. 4:1-11; 19:6-8) Why is it important to worship God while we wait? Why is Psalm 148 not true today? How does worship help us? Is worship limited to singing praise on Sunday mornings? How else can we worship God? (cr. Rom. 12:1-2) How does knowing your purpose is to glorify God impact your daily life? Your priorities? Your choices?

    The King Reigns, Hallelujah (2026-08-30, David Camera, Psalm 148)

  7. Aug 23

    The Return of the King (2026-08-23, Cody Brobst, Psalm 144)

    A sermon on Psalm 144 by Pastor Cody Brobst. Application questions: Where do you (or where did past generations) feel the world is most out of our control? How does Psalm 144 challenge the way we feel when life is unstable? How could our angst reveal bad/weak theology? We have “10,000 reasons” to praise God. How does starting there inform David’s trust in God in his highs and lows? David is a great warrior yet greatly depended on God. What does humility, surrender and gratitude look like for the Christian? How do we dignify our agency and gifts while keeping God at the center? Vv. 1-2 With God’s strength in view, how does that change how David viewed his problems and enemies in vv. 3-4? Can you think of a time you prayed for God to deliver you? Why can it be so easy to forget that our salvation itself is the victory and deliverance? What difference did it make in David's prayer for God to bow the heavens in vv. 5-11 to see Him as both big and caring (ie a sovereign and loving God). Deal with the “already but not yet” idea as a group. Where do we see Christ’s active reign as King & where are we still waiting for that to be revealed? How do you define happiness or “being blessed”? How does the average American typically answer that question? According to v. 15, what is the greatest blessing one can have? Think of one way this week you will “look up at the stars rather than staring down at the waves.” Pray for one another in the areas you await deliverance.

    The Return of the King (2026-08-23, Cody Brobst, Psalm 144)

  8. Aug 16

    The Rejected King (2026-08-16, Greg Lanier, Psalm 118)

    A sermon on Psalm 118 by Greg Lanier. Application questions: Make a note of all the repetitions of praises in this psalm. What is the point of such repetition? Spend time discussing situations in your past/present where you have felt like the psalmist (opposed by others, surrounded on all sides, "falling," distress). How did God provide comfort in those moments--even if he did not necessarily deliver you the way you wanted.  Why is it good to recount the deeds of the Lord like this? (v17) Trace out how Psalm 118 is used as a 'screenplay' or 'playlist' for the life of Jesus: Luke 13:34-35; Mark 11:9; Mark 12:11 (see Ps 118:19); Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Pet 2:4-8 How does this help you understand the psalm better? The life of Jesus better? Your own ability to sing these words?

    The Rejected King (2026-08-16, Greg Lanier, Psalm 118)
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Sermons from the pastors of River Oaks Church (PCA) in Lake Mary, FL

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