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The easiest way to understand the consequences of sin is to look at what it cost God. The cross of Christ shows to an attentive world that sin has consequences. The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. But I want to take a look at that sin from another perspective, the cross. Sin has a wage, death. That wage was paid on the cross. The wage I was owed was paid to the Son of God, Jesus. It is not our sin we should focus on, but gaze at the One who was willing to take our wage of death and become our mercy seat. The explanation is found in Hebrews 9, listen to verse 26:

But now He (Jesus) has appeared one time, at the end of the ages, for the removal of sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

Next time you think of sin, think of Jesus and how much He must love you. He sacrificed his very life for you. He is now in Heaven interceding for you. He has paid the price. So, why is everyone not forgiven for all their sin?

Because, the greatest sin is unbelief. It is the only one that cannot be forgiven. That may be shocking, but true nonetheless. Jesus told the crowd gathered around Him that day:

For if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins. John 8:24

There's nothing minimum about
the wage Jesus was paid.

Jesus has paid your wage. Jesus has the authority to intercede for you. Jesus even wants to forgive your sin, but this is the one caveat, belief. It is in believing that Jesus died for you that your sin can be transferred to our loving and merciful God. It is what the Greek word, pisteuo means, means "to entrust one's spiritual well-being to Christ" (Strong's Concordance).

Will you believe?
Pastor Trey Rhodes

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Truth Changes Everything

Tweet Because we share His life, we are overcomers; for we also share His victory! “For whoever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). When you were born the first time, you were born “in Adam” and were a loser. When you are born again through faith in Christ, you are born a winner!
Satan has tried to obscure the precious truth of the finished work of Jesus Christ, because he knows it is a basis for spiritual victory. “And they overcame him [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb” (Rev. 12:11). Don’t let Satan rob you of your overcoming power through Christ’s finished work.
As you think about this week's message, have you considered where you are getting your "truth" from? When life throws you a curve, have you had to learn to rely on God's truth to anchor you? If you get a chance, e-mail me and let me know how you are making that happen in your life. I'd love to hear from you and pray for you.

Summer is here! School is shutting down and vacations are starting. I want you to take note of 3 things: 1) God wants us to have time off. Even Jesus got away from everything to sharpen his ax. So, really take off the time to enjoy your family and yourself. 2) God's work goes on. So, so pray for us when you are away. Let us know when you will be away so we can make sure someone ready to step in and take your place. 3) Your giving matters this summer. Be sure to keep Oceanside in your thoughts as you write your checks this Summer.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

1. Great Worship Service this past Sunday. It was great to see our guests as you met and greeted them. I could also see so many of you enjoying corporate worship with the Lord. Thank you for you attending to your worship as you do. God is glorified and people are drawn to Him when they authentic worship of our God. As David reminds us, "How can I repay the Lord all the good He has done for me? I will take the cup of salvation and worship the Lord.
Psalms 116:12-13 (HCSB).

2. I am feeling much better, for those of you wondering. I think I must have eaten something amiss at the Brown family reunion (Kelly's family). Or maybe I ate too much!! Who knows. Anyway, once I began to eat on Monday night, I felt much better. Thanks for caring and praying for me.

3. How are your finances doing? If you're like most of us, we could all use some help in knowing how to best use what God has provided for you. In June, we will begin the series, "I Was Broke and Now I'm Not." The sermons will deal with trusting God, and our small groups will give step by step information on how to thrive in times of economic hardship. Be sure you plan on joining us for both. Beginning June 26.

4. Club Galaxy is another way we are going to reach into our community and care for and teach their children. Many are looking for a good, solid place to "camp" their children on weekdays. We want Oceanside to be that place. If you know of someone looking refer them. You can enroll right now. Go to http://www.myoceansidechurch.com/clubgalaxy.html.

5. We will be ordaining and sending out one of our own this Sunday morning, Benjamin Rhodes. God willing, Ben will be ordained this Sunday morning immediately after the invitation. If you have never been to an ministerial ordination, this will give you a special and rare opportunity to experience. We ask you to make special plans to join us this Sunday morning for his ordination. Ben, Britany, and Jacob, Oceanside loves you and will miss you, but we want you in the center of God's will. All the best as you serve our Lord in His field.

This week, let's all be a part of Completing Lives and Connecting People.
Your pastor, Trey Rhodes