Oakwood Church

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.”
Luke 2:14

Our dual purpose: to Glorify God and bring Peace to people

What Jesus Came to Do:

1. Reveal the Truth about God

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”
Isaiah 9:2

What Jesus Came to Do:

1. Reveal the Truth about God

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”
Isaiah 9:2

What Jesus Came to Do:

1. Reveal the Truth about God

“But in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.”
Isaiah 9:1

What Jesus Came to Do:

1. Reveal the Truth about God

“You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest.”
Isaiah 9:3

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“For the yoke of his burden… and the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.”
Isaiah 9:4

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“For every boot of the tramping warrior… and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.”
Isaiah 9:5

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulders.”
Isaiah 9:6

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“With righteousness he shall judge the poor… and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth…”
Isaiah 11:4

What Jesus Came to Do:

2. Resist the Enslaving powers of evil

“They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord…”
Isaiah 11:9

What Jesus Came to Do:

3. Renew the Hearts of sinners

“And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

What Jesus Came to Do:

3. Renew the Hearts of sinners

“Righteousness shall be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.”
Isaiah 11:5, NIV

What Jesus Came to Do:

4. Reunite the Remnant of God’s people

“In that day the Lord will extend his hand yet a second time to recover the remnant that remains of his people.”
Isaiah 11:11