In today’s message, Pastor Dale returns to John 4:27–42, where Jesus speaks with His disciples after meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. He reminds us that the good news of Jesus is what strengthens us when we’re weak and gives us purpose beyond our physical needs. Just as Jesus said His true food was to do the Father’s will, we learn that our endurance comes not from ourselves but from Christ, who carries us through every hardship.
Like the woman who left her water jar to tell others, and the disciples who left their security to follow Him, the gospel fills us so deeply that it moves us to obey, to share our story, and to see people the way Jesus does. We also see the power of the good news in the Samaritans who believed and recognized Jesus as the Savior for all people.
If you’re thirsty for something more in this broken world, this message invites you to come to Jesus—the living water who sustains you, frees you, and leads you into lasting joy.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
Pastor: Dale Reeves
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In today’s sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Matthew 2:1–12 and the story of the Magi to show what it truly means to worship the King—Jesus. He explains that worship is not just music or tradition, but a response to who Jesus is and what He has done: God coming near to save people who could not save themselves. The Magi, outsiders who searched for truth, followed what they knew, overcame obstacles, and bowed before Jesus; show that real worship begins with faith and shows up in obedience and daily choices. The message challenges us to put Jesus first in every part of life and to let our lives point others toward Him. If you believe Jesus is the Savior, you can call on Him today, worship Him as King, and leave changed - ready to live for Him and share that hope with others.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In today’s sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks the birth of our Savior from Matthew and Luke, showing Jesus’ deep humility as a helpless baby, the violent rejection of King Herod, and the steady obedience of Joseph and Mary. Herod’s pride stands in sharp contrast to their trust in God’s plan, reminding us that real faith holds on to God’s truth even when we can’t see the outcome. Pastor Dale calls believers to offer their lives to God, resist the pull of the world, and help the next generation stand strong in their faith. Today, you’re invited to put God first, trust the Savior who gave Himself for you, and respond as He leads.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In today's sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Matthew 1:1. He proclaims Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham; the promised King whose genealogy fulfills every Old Testament prophecy. Assuring believers that the plan of salvation has arrived just as God declared.Tracing the singular line that ends all lines beginning with the seed of the woman crushing the serpent's head. It continues through David's righteous branch and Abraham's obedient faith on the altar with Isaac. It culminates in the virgin birth, making Jesus the legal heir to the eternal throne. This line bypasses curses like Jeconiah's while weaving divine miracles that no science or skeptic can disprove. Proving He is the Savior not only for Jews but also for sinners like us—pagans dead in trespasses.
Brothers and sisters, be confident this Christmas in the Christ who came to save the universe. If you have never trusted Him as the Messiah who died sinless and rose victorious, come forward today. Declare your faith and let Him adopt you into God's family by His blood for He is coming back as King of kings.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In today message, Pastor Dale unpacks John 4’s encounter at Jacob’s well, revealing a Savior who deliberately crosses every human barrier—racial hatred, social shame, and personal failure—to offer a weary, outcast Samaritan woman the gift of living water that springs up to eternal life. With tender yet unflinching love, Jesus sees her fully, names her sin without condemnation, and declares Himself the long-awaited Messiah.
Jesus shows the same radical, far-reaching love today. He sees every hidden sin and broken relationship, yet still pursues the guilty and the outcast, declaring “I who speak to you am He” to thirsty souls right where they are. You are invited to drink deeply of this never-thirst-again salvation, to let Christ turn your shame into testimony, and to go beyond every man-made boundary with the gospel. Because the God who sought us while we were ungodly, now sends us to love our enemies and reach the despised just as He did. Worship the One who sought you before you ever sought Him.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this sermon, Pastor Dale looks at John 3:22–36 and John the Baptist’s humble words: “He must increase, I must decrease.” He shows how this attitude of surrender points us to Christ. Connecting Matthew 16’s call to deny ourselves with Revelation 19’s vision of the Lamb’s marriage supper, Pastor Dale elevates Jesus as the true Bridegroom whose glory is greater than human pride and whose grace gives believers freedom from doubt and fear of death. Prompted by a Spirit led dream and sharing powerful missionary stories, he speaks directly to the heart of our struggles, reminding us that no sin can break God’s hold on us. He invites us to rise renewed: to shoulder the cross of evangelism, trade worldly doubts for bold kingdom pursuit, and step into lives overflowing with fearless joy, anchored in Christ’s unbreakable love and eternal triumph.
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Lexington, SC
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In this sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks Jesus' profound dialogue with Nicodemus in John 3:9-21, weaving in Old Testament echoes like the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 and Isaiah's prophecies of redemption to vividly illustrate sin's devastating separation from God and the divine cost of salvation through Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. He simplifies complex doctrines into an urgent gospel truth—humanity's self-inflicted estrangement met by God's pursuing love—he challenges us to confront our spiritual alienation and embrace belief as the path to eternal life, free from judgment. Through personal stories of resistance and transformation, the message stirs the soul, inviting skeptics, wanderers, and believers alike to respond in faith, find church home, or simply pray, affirming that God's desire for our rescue demands nothing less than our wholehearted surrender.
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Lexington, SC
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In this sermon, Pastor Dale explores the transformative dialogue in John 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. Drawing on key verses about spiritual rebirth and cross-references like Ezekiel's cleansing waters and John 4's living water to emphasize that true entry into God's kingdom requires a personal encounter with Christ, not mere knowledge. He portrays Nicodemus as a model seeker rather than a coward, highlighting how intellectual faith alone leaves one spiritually unfulfilled. He urges you to embrace repentance, authentic relationships, and bold witness to meet your deep longings for eternal purpose and community.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this sermon on John 2:12-25, Pastor Dale vividly unpacks Jesus' cleansing of the temple as a fiery rebuke against turning God's house into a marketplace of exploitation, weaving in Old Testament prophecies like Psalm 69:9 and Deuteronomy 27 to underscore God's demand for holiness and justice toward the vulnerable—echoing the audience's need to guard against worldly distractions in worship and ministry. Through personal stories of fundraisers gone awry and encounters with the needy, he illustrates how Jesus' zeal models Christ-centered action, urging listeners to prioritize evangelism and genuine fellowship over superficial gain. Culminating in Jesus as the true temple raised in three days, the message confronts the heart's deceitfulness (Jeremiah 17:9), calling believers to authentic faith that entrusts fully to Christ amid a culture of fleeting belief.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this sermon, Pastor Dale unpacks John 2's account of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where He transforms water into wine, emphasizing its profound impossibility as a divine act that only God could perform instantaneously without ingredients or time for fermentation. He highlights how the miracle unfolds publicly before witnesses—the servants who fill the jars, the headwaiter who tastes and praises the superior wine, and the bridegroom—sparking belief among Jesus' disciples and underscoring the need to share such testimonies openly. Avoiding distractions like debates on alcohol or Mary's role, the pastor stresses that this sign manifests Jesus' own glory, paralleling Old Testament miracles to affirm His sovereignty and authority as the incarnate Word, calling believers to proclaim Him boldly.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this episode, missionary Alex Tandon shares a heartfelt video update on his family's ministry in South Africa, featuring inspiring testimonies from church members, students at Foundations Theological Institute, and young adults who highlight spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and community fellowship amid exponential church expansion. Drawing from Joshua 1, Alex preaches on navigating transitions—recounting his family's displacements from China to South Africa amid health challenges, agency changes, and partner departures—urging listeners to find courage in God's sovereignty, unwavering presence, and promises of prosperity through meditating on His Word. He emphasizes responding to uncertainty with faithfulness to the gospel mission, reminding believers that Jesus was forsaken so we never will be, and closes in prayer for salvation, encouragement, and God's glory.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
Pastor: Dale Reeves
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Today, Pastor Dale Reeves delivers a concise sermon on the Lord's Supper, structuring it around three key questions: Why (instituted by Jesus to remember his sacrifice and proclaim the gospel, as in Luke 22:19), What (a symbolic representation of Christ's body and blood under the new covenant, reconciling sinners to God through his willing atonement), and Who (believers only, approached worthily by self-examining for unrepentant sin or unforgiveness, without judging others). He stresses its evangelistic power in communal worship, inviting families - including children - to participate together for spiritual formation.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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Today, Pastor Dale Reeves dives into John 1:35-51, focusing on the transformative call to "come and see" Jesus, the Son of God, as exemplified by John the Baptist proclaiming, "Behold the Lamb of God," and disciples like Andrew and Philip eagerly sharing the Messiah’s arrival with others. Through vivid reflections on biblical moments—like the angels announcing the Savior to shepherds, the wise men following Daniel’s prophetic guidance to find the King of Kings, and Jesus renaming Simon as Peter, the "rock"—Reeves challenges believers to live with contagious joy, boldly sharing the gospel to transform lives in a broken world. This episode is a compelling invitation to renew faith and inspire others, perfect for listeners eager to deepen their spiritual journey and evangelize with passion.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this episode, we explore a sermon from John 1:19-34, diving into John the Baptist's testimony as he identifies himself as the voice in the wilderness, preparing the way for Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the world's sin, confirmed by the Spirit's descent. We'll discuss knowing your identity through faith, John’s role as the final prophet heralding the Messiah, the significance of Jesus fulfilling prophecy, and the call to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation. Finally, you'll be challenged to deepen your relationship with Christ or seek Him anew, reflecting on His grace, the reality of judgment, and the hope of eternity.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this episode, you’re invited to open John 1 and reflect on the powerful truth that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. You’ll see how John the Baptist was sent with a purpose, and how you, too, are called to be a witness who points others to the light of Christ. As you listen, you’ll be reminded that your salvation is secure in Jesus alone, and that God has given you a purpose: to live in obedience, share His love, and make disciples in His name.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
Pastor: Dale Reeves
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Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Larry Scott
In this Homecoming sermon, Rev. Larry Scott returns to Oakwood to deliver a compelling message on the difference between a relationship with God and fellowship with Him. His sermon highlights that a relationship with God is eternal, secured through salvation in Jesus Christ, and unchanging, granting believers peace and righteousness. Fellowship, however, is conditional, requiring daily choices to align your life with God’s will, purpose, and Word. Drawing from Romans, Ephesians, and 1 John, Rev. Scott encourages you to deepen your fellowship through obedience, repentance, and embracing God’s grace, urging you to live transformed lives and foster unity within the church.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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Blending biblical teaching with real-life testimonies, Pastor Dale Reeves shows how the Gospel of John points us to Jesus as the eternal Creator and Redeemer. He underscores the transformative power of believing in Jesus as the Messiah, urging you to respond to the gospel by accepting Christ, following in baptism, and actively living out their faith.
In this sermon, you’ll hear how the Word became flesh and why that changes everything for your life right now.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this episode, Dr. Tim Phillips delivers a compelling sermon titled "Ambassadors for Christ," diving into 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 to unpack how believers, transformed by Christ’s love, embody a new nature, allegiance, motive, and purpose as His representatives, called to live selflessly and share the gospel boldly. Using the analogy of Princess Margaret from The Crown, he emphasizes that ambassadors represent Christ, not themselves, through their actions and words in everyday life.
Pastor Dale Reeves follows with a heartfelt invitation, encouraging the congregation to confess faith, pray for others, or share Christ’s hope.
Join us for an inspiring challenge to live as faithful ambassadors for Jesus.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this Missions Sunday episode, we dive into the inspiring stories from a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic, shared by Ms. Sarah, Ms. Christie, Fred, Roslyn, and Jade. The team served in medical, dental, and eye clinics, evangelized one-on-one, and connected with locals through acts of love, like treating a Haitian baby’s fever and raising money so a Haitian woman could buy passports for her children. Despite poverty and language barriers, the joy and gratitude of the Dominican people shone brightly, leaving a profound impact on the team. Dalton then provided a stirring message from Matthew 11:28-30 and was followed by Pastor Reeves in calling all to find rest in Jesus and respond to God’s call to serve—locally, regionally, or globally.
Tune in to hear how this trip fueled our church’s passion to be a sending community, sharing Christ’s love far and wide.
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Oakwood Baptist Church
Lexington, SC
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In this heartfelt sermon, our guest speaker, Dr. Tim Phillips, delves into the life-changing act of forgiveness, using Ephesians 4:31-32 and Matthew 18:21-35 to show how God's grace empowers Christians to release bitterness and extend mercy. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant and personal stories, he encourages believers to let go of past hurts, offering practical steps to process pain and embrace forgiveness as a reflection of Christ's love. This message challenges every Christian to forgive as they have been forgiven, finding freedom in the way of the cross.
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