House of Prayer

House of Prayer We are a page that believe in the power of prayer. Who come together in prayer much like the church did in Acts 2 in house churches.

A church dedicated to serving the Village of Oakley community. We are mission and field oriented, and believe in delivering the undiluted Word of God in plain ol' English. Statement of Faith

What we believe about the Bible

We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired of God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are the supreme and final author

ity in faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Acts 17:11; and Isaiah 8:20)

What we believe about God

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT. GOD THE FATHER - We believe in God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom and measureless in power. We rejoice that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (Matthew 5:48; Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3; Nehemiah 9:6; Hebrews 1:2-3; Psalm 103:19; Ephesians 1:11; 1 Kings 8:27; and Psalm 90:2)

THE SON - We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, sinless in His life, and making atonement for the sin of the world by His shed blood and death on the cross. We believe in His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, and His high priestly intercession for His people. We believe in His personal, visible and triumphant return to the world according to His promise. (Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:14; Hebrews 10:9; John 1:29; 1 John 2:1-2; John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; and Acts 1:11)

THE HOLY SPIRIT - We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from God to convict the world of sin, to convince the world of righteousness, and of judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and comfort those who believe in Jesus Christ. (John 15:26; John 16:8-11; Romans 6:3-6; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; and 1 Peter 1:1-3)

What we believe about People

MAN - We believe that man was created in the image of God, that he sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God; and that all human beings are sinners by nature and by choice. (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:15-17; and Romans 3:10-12, 23)

SALVATION - We believe that, God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV) We believe that all who receive, by faith, Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are born again of the Holy Spirit and, therefore, become children of God. We believe that justification means that a person is declared righteous in the sight of God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (John 1:12; Romans 3:21-26; Ephesians 1:13; 2:8-10)

STATUS IN ETERNITY - We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved, and the everlasting, conscious punishment of the lost. (Matthew 25:46)

HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY - We believe that every human being has responsibility to God alone in all matters of faith. (Romans 14:11-12)

What we believe about the Church

THE CHURCH - We believe in the Church -- a living, spiritual body in which Christ is the Head and of which all regenerated people are members. We believe that a visible church is a company of believers in Jesus Christ, buried with Him in baptism and associated for the purpose of leading believers toward maturity through worship, instruction, fellowship and evangelism. We believe that Christ has committed to the local church, the ordinances of Baptism and Communion to be observed until He comes, and that Christ has committed to the church the responsibility to proclaim to a lost world their need to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and to recognize Him has Lord. We believe that human betterment and social improvement are essential products of the Gospel. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 6:3-5; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; and John 8:31-32)

ATTITUDE TOWARD CIVIL GOVERNMENT - We believe that each church is independent and autonomous, and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; therefore, Church and State must be kept separate, as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from the dictation or patronage of the other. We also believe that it is the responsibility of the church (individually and corporately) to live in submission to the government, as long as that does not violate Scripture or conscience and to pray for those who are in authority over us. (1 Timothy 2:1-3; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-14; Acts 5:29; Matthew 23:10; Romans 13:1-7)



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Services at 10am each Sunday. Come join us for praise, worship, and fellowship! Pastor David Ward

We are a fellowship that supports our Veterans, our Troops, and prays constantly for the return of God to our country and government.

06/18/2026

Pastor Dave is on the way to the hospital by ambulance.
Prayers are appreciated.
- Michelle

06/18/2026

What's The Point?


Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

a. Don’t Dwell in the past
We cannot sit back and reflect on past successes and failures and expect to grow. I know there have been many good times for this church and many hard times. Those are in the past, and we cannot dwell on them. We cannot dwell on the what if’s because they are just hypothetical. The past will simply drag you down. Its great to remember the past and reflect on things and learn from mistakes, but the truth is you cannot have the past back. Its gone. We cannot dwell in the past and expect to move forward. Tonight I ask that you let go of past successes and press on. I ask that you let go of failures, and sins that have hurt you ad the church and press on towards the goal.

Philippians 3:13. Be optimistic about the future
Its easy to get discouraged and down because sometimes the future looks bleak. What’s going to happen in ten years from now when a new generation of leaders are in charge of the church. Have faith and trust that the future will be good if we have one. Worrying about the future is not going to solve the problems. I admit the outlook is scary, but God will not abandon the church. New leaders will rise up. Here is a though, maybe even you will raise up to be that leader.
c. Work your hardest in the present
We cannot change the past or live in the future, but we can work our hardest now to make things the best they can. We must work hard, labor hard, and we know our labor is not in vain.
I Timothy 4:5
Paul surley had to feel sometimes his work was in vain. He had to be frustrated at the immorality of the Corinthians, the ignorance of the Galatians, and the abuse of the grace of God of the Romans. He poured his life into those people only to have them not get the point. What is the point? The point is we are called to be faitful and that is all we can do, we must be faithful until the end. Let us do our part no matter what!

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Corinthians 3:3-9, 1 Corinthians 8:15, 1 Kings 19:14-18, 1 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Isaiah 55:11, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:13


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06/16/2026

Praise God whom all blessing flows

06/16/2026

In central India’s Chhattisgarh state, followers of a tribal religion in Bastar District recently dug up the grave of a tribal Christian buried 20 years before. They unearthed his skeleton, burned it and scattered the ashes.
At a recent "People's Tribunal" public hearing in New Delhi attended by over 200 people, the systemic violence faced by Christians in India was exposed through concrete data and raw testimonies. These are not just claims—the numbers paint a devastating picture.
📊 Key Facts from the Report:
1️⃣ #1 in the World for Christian Detentions: According to Open Doors' 2026 report, India ranks first globally, with 1,622 Christians arrested, imprisoned, or detained without trial.
2️⃣ Highest Violence Score in History: India's violence score reached 16.1 out of a maximum 16.7 on the Open Doors index—the highest ever recorded since tracking began in 1993.
3️⃣ Skyrocketing Violence: The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) verified 747 incidents of violence and discrimination against Christians in 2025. This is more than a fivefold increase compared to the 147 cases documented in 2014.
4️⃣ Disproportionate Emigration: While Christians make up only 2.3% of India's population, a 2024 Pew Research study reveals they account for 16% of Indian emigrants, highlighting the severe religious pressure they face.
5️⃣ No Rest, Even in Death: In Chhattisgarh, the grave of a Christian buried 20 years ago was dug up, and his skeleton was burned. Furthermore, peaceful home prayer meetings are frequently targeted and criminalized as "illegal conversion activities."
While government officials claim minorities enjoy "full freedom," the data and the tears of victims tell an entirely different story.
As Rev. Vijayesh Lal powerfully stated at the hearing, "The real question is not whether Christians have freedom on paper, but whether the poorest Christian in the most remote village can exercise that freedom without fear."

06/16/2026

Evangelicals seeking permanence and rootedness are reclaiming the practice of singing out of books.

“If you’re in a church that just goes with the most popular songs, where is your sense of permanence? Think of the kids growing up in your church. Where is their sense of permanence? What songs are they going to remember and sing as they age? The hymnal slows us down,” said composer, arranger, and music minister Dan Kreider.

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06/16/2026

Thanks for your prayers Jesus Christ is God and he ❤️ me. He has answered one prayer earlier today. Now for the next one. Please keep praying for. Michelle and I and keep the prayers coming.

Sad but true: It's easier to gather for recreation than for prayer. 🙏This image may be humorous, but it reflects a reali...
06/16/2026

Sad but true: It's easier to gather for recreation than for prayer. 🙏
This image may be humorous, but it reflects a reality often seen in many churches and communities. When there is an outing, fellowship event, or recreational activity, attendance is usually high. People are excited to spend time together, travel, take pictures, and enjoy memorable experiences. There is nothing wrong with these activities, as fellowship is an important part of church life and helps strengthen relationships among believers.
However, when it comes to prayer meetings, the crowd is often much smaller. Prayer requires sacrifice, commitment, humility, and a genuine desire to seek God. It takes place away from the spotlight and offers no entertainment, recognition, or material reward. Yet prayer remains one of the most powerful and essential ministries of the church.
The challenge for every believer is to examine where their priorities lie. While outings create memories, prayer changes lives. Recreation refreshes the body and mind, but prayer strengthens the soul and deepens our relationship with God. A healthy church needs both fellowship and prayer, but neither should replace the other.
May we learn to value prayer as much as we value gatherings and activities. After all, many blessings are enjoyed because someone faithfully spent time on their knees before God. A church that prays together grows stronger together. 🙏

06/15/2026

Who wrote the book of Revelation? What is it? Where? When ? And Why?
What is the body of Revelation ? stands out as the most unique books in the New Testament because it is written as apocalyptic literature. In this type of Biblical writing, God’s hidden plans are through visions and symbols and images. Many times in the past and present the book of Revelation has been used to understand the signs of the end times.
First and foremost, Revelation is all about Jesus. Over and over, Jesus stands at the center of John’s visions. Jesus is slaughtered, crucified Lamb of God who saved mankind from sin and death, who also is the conquering Lion of Judah. It is he who breaks the Seven Seals (Revelation-John . It is He who starts on Mount Zion (14: one) and he who will embrace his people as his beloved bride (19:7) .
In the end, Jesus is the victorious King of kings, the Lord the of Lord’s, and the light who illuminates his people lives forever more. (17:14;21:23;22:3).
Though John is identified as the writer in the very first verse, what is written is the ( Revelation from Jesus Christ “1:1). Revelation and the gospel of John share some common elements, suggesting that the same person wrote both books.
But Revelation's Greek writing style is different from John’s other writing style letters leaving some scholars to think that a different John wrote the book of Revelation. Revelation has a long tradition in church history, stated as early as the second century by church fathers Justin Matryr, Irenaeus, and others.
John wrote Revelation on the Greek Island of Patmos in th Aegeann Sea. The Roman officials at that time were persecuting Christians because they feared the message of Christ would interfere with the worship of their pagan gods. John was sent into exile on Patmos because he would down from sharing the word of God and the testimony of Jesus (Rev. 1:9).

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