Abiding in Christ Jesus for the renewal of all things.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 28:11
The Oaks Parish Podcast Martha Van Houten with Special Guest Andy Jeffrey Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Sep 28, 2026 · 31:34
Scripture Text: Jeremiah 29:1-14 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Péter Nádas, A Careful Definition of Place Ever since I have lived near this gigantic wild pear tree, I have not…
Sep 22, 2026 · 23:38
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Sep 21, 2026 · 30:08
Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 18:1–4; 20:35–42 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Angela Duckworth, “I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common”. The New York Times…
Sep 15, 2026 · 30:02
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Sep 14, 2026 · 29:21
Scripture Text: Psalm 1 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Byung-Chul Han, The Disappearance of Rituals Rituals stabilize life. To paraphrase Antoine Saint Exupéry, we may say:…
Sep 7, 2026 · 27:45
Scripture Text: Psalm 129 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection George Herbert, The Sacrifice With clubs and staves they seek me, as a thief, Who am the Way and Truth, the true…
Aug 31, 2026 · 26:12
Scripture Text: Psalm 123 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Paul Goodman, Little Prayers and Finite Experience Patience is drawing on underlying forces; it is powerfully positive,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 23:08
Scripture Text: Luke 12:13-21 David Bast
Aug 18, 2026 · 29:44
Psalm 133 Josh Hill Quotes for Reflection Michael Reeves, Delighting in the Trinity Since God is, before all things, a Father, and not primarily Creator or Ruler, all his ways…
Aug 10, 2026 · 26:22
Sermon Text: Psalm 131 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Tim & Kathy Keller, The Songs of Jesus We so often approach God only for what he can give, rather than simply to rest in…
Aug 6, 2026 · 14:38
Scripture Text: Psalm 130 Jim Byrne Quotes for Reflection Christof Barth It is the righteous who confess their unrighteousness before God.Only the godless man refuses to do this,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 28:46
With Special Guest Bryan Buck Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for the Feast of the Transfiguration. Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of the…
Jul 27, 2026 · 24:52
Sermon Text: Psalm 128 Jim Byrne Quotes for Reflection David Dickson (1583-1663) The scope of this psalm is to show the blessedness of the one who fears God, which appears first…
Jul 22, 2026 · 30:35
Scripture Text: Psalm 127 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction The first people to sing this psalm had expended much effort to…
Jul 13, 2026 · 29:10
Scripture Text: Psalm 126 Bryan Buck
Jul 13, 2026 · 30:38
Scripture Text: Psalm 125 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Thomas Keating, Open Minds, Open Hearts You can only face up to who you really are in the presence of someone you…
Jun 29, 2026 · 30:42
We apologize that the first couple minutes of this sermon replay are missing, but you can jump right in to the main content of the sermon! Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 25:58
Scripture Text: Psalm 122 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Anyee Bhutani, “Young New Yorkers Have a New Hot Spot: Sunday Mass, WSJ May 3, 2026 Gen Z Christians attend church more…
Jun 15, 2026 · 27:57
Scripture Text: Psalm 121 Bryan Buck (Series: Psalms of Ascent) Quotes for Reflection Steven Lawson, Holman Old Testament Commentary Making the trip to Jerusalem required making…
Jun 8, 2026 · 28:15
Scripture Text: Psalm 120 Series: Psalms of Ascent Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Julian of Norwich, The Showings of Julian Norwich As long as we are in this life, whenever we…
Jun 1, 2026 · 12:49
Sermon Text: John 4:1-42 Pat Roach
May 26, 2026 · 37:04
With Special Guest Jim Byrne Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for the Feast of the Holy Trinity: Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of the Holy Trinity:…
May 25, 2026 · 27:08
Scripture Text: Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 and Acts 2:1-13 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Ben Witherington III Throughout Acts, the presence of the Spirit is seen as…
May 19, 2026 · 36:37
The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten With Special Guest Alex Wenig Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for Pentecost. Sources and Further…
May 18, 2026 · 28:58
Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:17-23 and Acts 1:1-11 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection N.T. Wright, Acts for Everyone In the world of the first century, when someone was enthroned as…
May 12, 2026 · 35:45
The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten With Special Guest Jim Byrne Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for the Ascension. Sources and Further…
May 11, 2026 · 27:41
Scripture Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 and Luke 15:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Kylne R. Snodgrass, Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Few…
May 5, 2026 · 21:49
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
May 4, 2026 · 30:17
Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 15:7-11 and Luke 10:25-37 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Timothy Keller, Ministries of Mercy What was the point of Jesus’ parable? We could put it…
Apr 28, 2026 · 24:40
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Apr 27, 2026 · 33:14
Scripture Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 and Acts 6:1-4 Daniel Robbins Quotes for Reflection: Kallistos Ware, The Orthodox Way (quoting Tito Colliander on the Ascetics). "Prayer is…
Apr 21, 2026 · 29:26
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Apr 20, 2026 · 29:40
Scripture Text: Philippians 1:3-11 and Acts 16:6-34 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, Working the Angles The biblical fact is that there are no successful…
Apr 14, 2026 · 26:47
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Apr 13, 2026 · 26:55
Scripture Text: Exodus 3:1-15 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Ed Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small In the biblical sense, what we fear shows…
Apr 6, 2026 · 23:45
Scripture Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 and Matthew 28:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection John Calvin, The Gospel of Matthew We now come to the closing scene of our redemption. For the…
Apr 3, 2026 · 16:32
Scripture Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and Matthew 27:27-54 Bryan Buck
Mar 30, 2026 · 19:44
Scripture Text: Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 21:1-11 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection C.S. Lewis, A Word About Praising The world rings with praise — lovers praising their…
Mar 24, 2026 · 31:39
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Week 5 in our Lenten series, "Ashes to Glory" Exodus 29:1-9 Matthew 25:31-46 Questions or comments about this podcast…
Mar 23, 2026 · 29:28
Scripture Text: Exodus 29:1-9 and Matthew 25:31-46 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Martin Luther, Church Postil We receive Christ not only as a gift by faith, but also as an…
Mar 17, 2026 · 33:18
Note: The views expressed by our guest regarding Mary’s intercessory role are their own and do not reflect the beliefs or doctrinal positions of our community or the Presbyterian…
Mar 16, 2026 · 27:04
Scripture Text: Exodus 22:1-15 and Matthew 21:23-46 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Dante, The Divine Comedy, Paradisio Rather it is inherent in this state Of blessedness, to…
Mar 10, 2026 · 32:35
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Week 3 in our Lenten series, "Ashes to Glory" Exodus 15:22-27 Matthew 17:1-23 Questions or comments about this podcast…
Mar 9, 2026 · 28:29
Scripture Text: Exodus 15:22-27 and Matthew 17:1-23 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Ross Douthout, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious If mind might well precede matter,…
Mar 3, 2026 · 27:42
Week 2 in our Lenten series, "Ashes to Glory" Exodus 8 Matthew 13:1-23 Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Mar 2, 2026 · 26:42
Scripture Text: Exodus 8 and Matthew 13:1-23 Andy Tobin Quotes for Reflection Dan Doriani The parable of the sower continues to declare that many hear the Word and fail to…
Feb 24, 2026 · 30:35
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Week 1 in our Lenten series, "Ashes to Glory" Exodus 2 Matthew 9:1-17
Feb 23, 2026 · 27:56
Scripture Text: Exodus 2 and Matthew 9:1-17 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection C.S. Lewis, The Slip of the Tongue I say my prayers, I read a book of devotion, I prepare for, or…
Feb 15, 2026 · 26:49
Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 16:1-17 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Wendell Berry, “Damage” Novelty is a new kind of loneliness. Joan D. Chittister, The…
Feb 10, 2026 · 27:49
Mentioned in this episode: A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Feb 8, 2026 · 24:49
Scripture Text: Exodus 25:1-9, 31-40 and 1 Kings 6:11-13 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Peter Marshall Mason, A Biblical Theology of Architecture? The church is not at all like…
Feb 3, 2026 · 27:12
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Feb 1, 2026 · 25:54
Scripture Text: Titus 3:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Mother Maria Skobtsova, The Second Gospel Commandment Does he not see in our ugliness, in…
Jan 27, 2026 · 24:43
With Special Guest Marie Emmett Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for Candlemas! Sources and Further Reading on Candlemas: The Liturgical Home: The Feast of…
Jan 26, 2026 · 27:11
Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 and Hebrews 10:19-25 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Tish Harrison Warren, Liturgy of the Ordinary I need rituals that encourage me to embrace…
Jan 20, 2026 · 32:36
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Jan 19, 2026 · 27:29
Scripture Text: Psalm 115 and Romans 12:1-2 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love The heart is the existential chamber of our love, and it is…
Jan 13, 2026 · 27:08
Books and podcasts mentioned in this episode: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless by Melissa L. Johnson Impossible Beauty podcast The…
Jan 12, 2026 · 26:06
Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Makoto Fujimura, Art and Faith: A Theology of Making God the Artist communicates to us first, before God the…
Jan 5, 2026 · 27:01
Scripture Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Bryan Buck
Dec 30, 2025 · 27:16
With Special Guests Sean and Lori Jackson Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for The Feast of Epiphany! Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of Epiphany:…
Dec 29, 2025 · 25:09
Scripture Text: Psalm 119:25-32 and Hebrews 4:12-13 Pat Roach
Dec 29, 2025 · 14:36
Scripture Text: Ezekiel 37:24-28 and Matthew 1:22-23 Bryan Buck
Dec 23, 2025 · 28:43
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Dec 22, 2025 · 27:01
Scripture Text: Micah 5:2-5 and Matthew 2:13–23 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. From his early days, Jesus was subject to the harsh and cruel powers of the world. How does…
Dec 16, 2025 · 32:07
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Dec 15, 2025 · 28:48
Scripture Text: Isaiah 35:1-10 and Luke 2:1-20 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. As we see with the shepherds, God is concerned for the “least of these” in society. How does…
Dec 9, 2025 · 27:33
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Dec 8, 2025 · 29:18
Scripture Text: Philippians 1:3-11 and Matthew 2:1-12 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. Dignitaries from afar traveled to worship Jesus while those who were near failed to…
Dec 2, 2025 · 24:40
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Dec 1, 2025 · 22:17
Scripture Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Matthew 1:18–25 Bryan Buck
Nov 25, 2025 · 22:18
The Oaks Parish Podcast Martha Van Houten and Special Guest Marie Emmett Our visual art reflections will begin on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th. Sign up for our…
Nov 24, 2025 · 28:15
Scripture Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our…
Nov 18, 2025 · 30:44
With Special Guest: Jane Olson Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for The Feast of Christ the King! Sources and Further Reading on the Feast of Christ the King!…
Nov 17, 2025 · 28:30
Sermon Text: Romans 15:1-7 Dr Alan Carter Click here to download the 35 references for "one another-ing" in Scripture that Dr Carter mentions in his sermon.
Nov 10, 2025 · 27:47
Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:18 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside…
Nov 4, 2025 · 31:27
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Nov 3, 2025 · 24:04
*We apologize that the first couple minutes are missing from the beginning of this replay, but jump right in for the majority of the sermon! Scripture Text: Luke 11:1-13 Bryan…
Oct 28, 2025 · 27:14
The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series Martha Van Houten & Special Guest Ben Bishop Click here to download liturgy and celebration ideas for The Feast of All Saints! Sources and…
Oct 27, 2025 · 27:43
Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Eugene Peterson, The Contemplative Pastor We are not dealing with abstractions. The gospel is lived before…
Oct 21, 2025 · 29:14
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Oct 20, 2025 · 24:28
Scripture Text: Luke 5:1-11 Bryan Buck *We apologize 10-15 seconds are missing from the beginning of this replay, but jump right in for the majority of the sermon! Quotes for…
Oct 17, 2025 · 12:44
The Liturgical Feasts Podcast Series with Martha Van Houten Oaks Parish (Portland, OR) Music: “The Size of Grace” © Courtland Urbano In this podcast series, we have a chance to…
Oct 14, 2025 · 30:55
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Oct 12, 2025 · 28:33
Scripture Text: John 15:1-17 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city,…
Oct 7, 2025 · 27:10
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Oct 6, 2025 · 19:07
Scripture Text: Matthew 25:31-40; Ephesians 2:1-10 Pat Roach Quotes for Reflection Lucian of Samosata, late 2nd Century These deluded creatures [Christians], you see, have…
Sep 30, 2025 · 29:06
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Sep 29, 2025 · 30:27
Scripture Text: Luke 10:1-12 Andy Tobin Quotes for Reflection Paul Miller Here’s my point: When the Spirit of Jesus becomes the captain, the ship itself begins to change. Instead…
Sep 29, 2025 · 27:19
Scripture Text: Revelation 4 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love We are oriented by our longings, directed by our desires. We adopt ways of…
Sep 23, 2025 · 32:53
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck & Martha Van Houten with Special Guest, Karen Howells, Director of Discipleship at Oaks Parish Click here to find a parish community near you!
Sep 16, 2025 · 28:15
The Oaks Parish Podcast Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Sep 15, 2025 · 31:27
Scripture Text: Jeremiah 29:4-7; 1 Peter 2:11-12 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking…
Sep 9, 2025 · 28:05
The Oaks Parish Podcast // Bryan Buck and Martha Van Houten Questions or comments about this podcast episode? Click here to email us!
Sep 8, 2025 · 24:09
Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Oaks Parish Vision Oaks Parish pursues gospel-centered renewal through parish ministry, walking alongside our city,…
Sep 2, 2025 · 25:01
Scripture Text: Luke 24 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection N.T. Wright, Luke for Everyone The real slave-master, keeping the human race in bondage, is death itself. Earthly tyrants…
Aug 25, 2025 · 34:42
Scripture Text: Psalm 87 Sagar Mekwan Quotes for Reflection Erich Zenger There the nations, together with Israel, are to learn the peace that brings creation to its goal, namely…
Aug 18, 2025 · 29:50
Quotes for Reflection N.T. Wright, Luke for Everyone At the heart of Luke’s picture of the cross is the mocking of Jesus as king of the Jews, which draws into a single stark…
Aug 11, 2025 · 24:55
Scripture Text: Luke 22:14-46 Bryan Buck Application Questions 1. When it comes to the Lord’s Supper, what have you been missing about its centrality to a gospel-centered life?…
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