Great Oaks Fellowship Podcast

This week, Pastor David brings a bold and clear message about what true salvation really is (and what it isn’t). Using Paul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus and his urgent warning to the Galatians, we see that the gospel is simple but powerful: Jesus plus nothing equals everything. No tradition, no works, no idols, and no excuses can add to what Christ has finished on the cross. If you’ve been adding to the gospel, or ...

This week, guest speaker & Great Oaks elder David Faunce brings a powerful message about what it really means to be “the salt of the earth.” From Lot’s wife to Jesus’ words on the hillside, this sermon reminds us that salt isn’t just a nice metaphor; it’s our identity and our calling. Salt preserves what is holy, enhances what is good, and makes the world thirsty for the Living Water only Jesus can give. If your faith feels dil...

This week, Pastor David brings a bold and urgent word from Hebrews 4, reminding us that not everyone who hears the gospel enters the rest God has promised. Knowing about Jesus isn’t the same as knowing Him. This message draws a sharp but loving line between religious knowledge and saving faith - and calls us to examine our hearts. Have you truly received salvation, or are you just familiar with the facts? If today were your last da...

This week, Pastor David brings a powerful message from John 4 that reminds us of the lengths Jesus goes to reach the overlooked, the outcast, and the broken. In a culture that avoided Samaria, Jesus had to go through it just to meet one woman at one well. Through this encounter, we learn that Jesus isn’t scared of your past, and He isn’t distant from your pain. He offers something no one else can: living water that satisfies the de...

This week, Pastor David delivers a powerful call from John 1 and Philippians 2: Jesus is the Light, and we are called to testify to that Light. Too often, we say we believe, but our lives tell a different story. Are you really testifying, or just blending in? In a world full of darkness, this message challenges believers to live with integrity, speak truth with love, and represent Christ with boldness. Jesus didn’t save us to stay ...

This week, Pastor David brings a convicting and grace-filled word from James 3 about one of the most overlooked spiritual battlegrounds: your mouth. Scripture says the tongue has the power to bring life or to set our whole world on fire. From gossip to curses, from prejudice to pride, this message confronts the way we speak to and about others, especially those made in the image of God. Whether you're healing from hurtful words...

This week, Pastor David brings a Spirit-led message straight from Mark 3. When religion looks to shame the broken, Jesus steps in with healing and grace. From the man with the deformed hand to the demon-oppressed and desperate crowds, we see that Jesus isn’t afraid of our brokenness; He moves toward it. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, overlooked, or stuck in cycles of guilt, this message is a reminder that the presence of Jesus i...

This week, Pastor David delivers a bold, unfiltered word from 2 Timothy 3, calling us to examine our lives in light of Jesus’ soon return. In a culture where nothing seems sacred and self becomes god, Scripture warns us of what the last days will look like, and how the people of God must respond. Are you acting religious but living without power? Are you loving the world more than Christ? This message challenges us to stop playing ...

This week, Pastor David shares a powerful, Spirit-led message from Romans 8. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, guilt, or a cycle of sin you can’t seem to break, this is for you. God’s Word declares that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. You are not powerless. You are not stuck. You are not condemned. You’ve been set free by the blood of Jesus and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to walk in li...

This week, guest speaker Kelly Workman dives into what it truly means to live the “full life” Jesus promises in John 10:10. For the redeemed, abundance isn’t about success or stuff—it’s about being justified, walking in peace, and overflowing with hope. Through faith, the power of the Holy Spirit, and daily obedience, we can live a life that reflects God's goodness. If you’ve ever wondered how to walk in the truth of your redem...

This week, we close out our Redeemed series with a powerful reminder: redemption is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of a life rooted in Christ. Pastor David Martin Jr. breaks down what it truly means to abide in Jesus, straight from John 15. Abiding isn’t just believing or behaving—it’s staying, dwelling, and depending on Him daily. When we remain in Him, He transforms us from the inside out. If you’re tired of striving and ...

This week, guest speaker Kelly Workman unpacks what it really means to live the abundant life Jesus promised in John 10:10. True abundance isn’t about having more stuff—it’s about having more of Him. Through Scripture, we see that this life begins with justification, brings peace with God, and fills us with unshakable hope. If you’ve been surviving spiritually, this message is your invitation to start living fully—anchored in grace...

In the final week of our Redeemed series, Pastor David brings a powerful message on what it means to not just be saved—but to truly belong. Many know God as Savior, but few trust Him as Father. Through the story of the prodigal son and Romans 8, we’re reminded that redemption means adoption—we are no longer spiritual orphans, but dearly loved children. If fear, shame, or broken trust has kept you in the shallow end of your faith, t...

This week in our Redeemed series, Pastor David challenges us with the truth that we’re not just saved from something—we’re saved for something. Through the story of Jonah, we see how God calls and sends His redeemed people into a world that desperately needs hope. Whether you’re running from your calling or stepping into it, this message will remind you that God's grace doesn't just change your past—it empowers your purpose...

This Easter, Pastor David wraps up our Courageous series by focusing on the ultimate act of courage—Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus, our Courageous King, defeated sin and death so that we could live with freedom, forgiveness, and purpose. Whether you’re searching like Mary, doubting like Thomas, or just trying to make sense of it all, this message is for you. Discover the life-changing truth of the resurrection and how turning...

In this message, Pastor David identifies three powerful courage killers that can derail your faith journey: unforeseen setbacks, personal failure, and betrayal. Through the stories of Job, Peter, and Joseph, we learn how to stay strong when life hits hard, when we mess up, and when people hurt us. Courage isn’t the absence of pain—it’s choosing to trust God in the middle of it. If you’ve been tempted to give up, this message is you...

This week in our Courageous series, Pastor David exposes the four traps of discouragement that can steal our confidence and crush our spirits: distress, dejection, danger, and discord. Pastor David shows us how anxiety, depression, fear, and division don’t have to define our lives—but through prayer, God’s promises, and persistence, we can rise above it all. Learn how biblical heroes like Hannah, David, Joshua, and Moses overcame t...