4 of 4 Easter Series at Tabernacle Baptist Church 2011

1. OASIS From This Point Forward Romans 6:21-23

2. Introduction Oasis is rest from an oppressive workload Oasis is refreshment from spiritual dryness Oasis is rescue from aimless, dangerous wanderings Oasis is about relief

3. Your Need of Relief What things are weighing you down, wearing you out, wringing you dry?

4. Your Need of Relief What things are weighing you down, wearing you out, wringing you dry? Good news! There is real relief (oasis) available from the “house of misery”

5. Praxis Crisis Oasis

6. Martha(Lk 10:38-42) Before Trapped in “performance mode” Anxiety about things beyond her control After Learned in “relationship mode” Served with loving trust for the Master

7. Mary(Lk 7:36-50, Jn 12:1-8) Before Tainted reputation as a “sinner” Saving the ointment for her own enjoyment After New reputation as a “worshipper” Recklessly pouring it out in adoration

8. Lazarus(Jn 11:1-46) Before Sick, dead, and buried Weeping, wondering if God really cared After Healthy and alive! Rejoicing, wondering at God’s care

9. You(Rom 6:21-23) Before Serving self with shameful deeds Working hard, only to get death in the end After Serving God Receiving a gift from God, eternal life Being made like Him

10. Oasis Oasis is not the result of location, situation, condition, or emotion – It is found in a Person. His name is Jesus He is the Christ He is the Risen Rescuer

11. Final Question What will you do with Jesus, the Risen Rescuer?