On One Accord Outreach Ministries

10/11/2026

I'm sorry guys, but we won't have service tomorrow. We will start back up again next week. I love you guys and truly appreciate your support.

10/04/2026

We won't have service today. Please keep my family in prayer. As always I appreciate you and love you.

09/27/2026

This sermon, led by Pastor Alex McDougald at OOA P & V Outreach Ministry, focuses on James 2:14–26 and the principle that "faith without works is dead."
Personal Testimony: Pastor Alex shares a personal trial of being laid off after 28 years and facing nearly a year of hardship, doubt, and unsuccessful job hunts following the loss of his wife. He shares the good news that he recently received a new job offer and will start working again this week.
Review of Previous Teaching: Briefly recaps the previous week's discussion on James 2:1–13, emphasizing the need to avoid social bias and favoritism in the church and daily life.
Faith and Action: Examines verses 14–17, stressing that true faith requires tangible action—such as providing for someone in physical need—rather than offering empty words.
Belief vs. Deeds: Explores verses 18–20, noting that even demons believe in God and tremble; therefore, active fruit and obedience (as taught in Matthew 7:15–20) distinguish genuine faith.
Biblical Examples: Highlights Abraham (offering Isaac) and Rahab as examples of individuals whose faith was made complete and justified through their actions.
Conclusion: Concludes with verse 26, reinforcing that just as a body without the spirit is dead, faith without accompanying works is dead.

09/20/2026

This sermon, led by Pastor Alex McDougald for the OOA P&V Outreach Ministry, focuses on James 2:1-13 and the call to live out genuine faith without favoritism.
Be Doers of the Word: Reviewing last week's lesson on James 1:13-27, believers are reminded that temptation stems from our own desires, and the church loses its power when it follows worldly ways rather than acting on God's word (referencing 2 Timothy 3:1-5).
Avoid Personal Favoritism: James 2:1-13 warns against showing partiality or preferential treatment to the wealthy while looking down on the poor and struggling, noting that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith.
The Royal Law: Fulfilling the command to "love your neighbor as yourself"—including strangers and immigrants (Leviticus 19:33-34)—is essential; showing partiality is considered a transgression of the law.
The Importance of Mercy: Believers are judged by the law of liberty, where "mercy triumphs over judgment," mirroring the lesson of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35.

09/13/2026

Pastor Alex McDougald leads an OOA P & V Outreach Ministry message continuing through James 1:13–27.1
Origin of Temptation: Temptation comes from our own inner desires and sinful nature rather than from God, who cannot be tempted and does not tempt anyone.1
The Progression of Sin: Sin begins as a desire, leads to action, and ultimately results in spiritual or physical death by pulling us away from God.1
Divine Gifts and Accountability: Every good and perfect gift comes from God, requiring us to take personal responsibility for our choices rather than blaming God.1
Wisdom in Communication and Emotion: Believers are urged to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, as human wrath does not produce God's righteousness.1
Being Doers of the Word: We must actively put God's word into practice rather than merely listening to it and forgetting our true identity, like looking in a mirror and walking away.1
The Power of the Tongue: Uncontrolled speech and an inability to bridle the tongue render a person's religious claims useless.1
True Religion: Pure religion before God is demonstrated by caring for the vulnerable—such as orphans and widows—and remaining unspotted from worldly corruption

08/09/2026

Good morning. We will not be having service today. Please keep my family in your prayers. I love you all and appreciate your ongoing support and prayers.

07/19/2026

We had technical difficulties with the live today. For some reason it never started and wouldn't let me stop and restart. So, here is a overview of the sermon.

The sermon, "Are you working on you while you wait?", explores the necessity of character development during periods of waiting for divine intervention.1
The Lesson from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The speaker uses the film to illustrate that getting what we want often amplifies our true nature. God may delay prayers because we are not yet prepared; receiving blessings too early might amplify negative traits or draw us further from Him.1
Avoiding Superficial Change: Drawing from the experiences of the Israelites in 1 Samuel 7 and Judges 10, the sermon warns against changing behaviors only temporarily to secure God's favor. True repentance requires a change of heart rather than a superficial attempt to manipulate outcomes.1
Transformation vs. Conformance: Referencing 1 Corinthians 6 and Romans 12, the message emphasizes the need to "renew our minds" rather than conforming to the world. This transformation allows believers to discern God’s will and experience His blessings on earth, rather than viewing salvation solely as an afterlife destination.1
The Path Forward: The congregation is encouraged to seek God's guidance on personal areas needing growth while waiting, ensuring that their spiritual development is genuine and lasting.

06/27/2026

We will not have service tomorrow. As always we thank you guys for your support.

05/17/2026

Good morning, I wanted to let you guys know that we won't be having service today. It's my mom's birthday today! She turns 81 today. We're going down to show her love. Keep her in prayer.

12/21/2025