Oslo International Church
Conversations, reflections and other stuff from OiC. Listen to our weekly Sunday Reflections from Oslo, Norway – from wherever you are.
Episodes
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
25 min
About a dysfunctional magic family, a corrupt manager, and betting it all on grace.
Maicon Steuernagel looks at a disruptive and disturbing parable, and talks about the power of storytelling and the (necessary) risks of listening.
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May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022
23 min
This week Therese Wagle Bazaard takes a fresh look at a beloved parable... and other stories about losts and founds.
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Apr 24, 2022
Apr 24, 2022
30 min
What do we do with Jesus?
This Easter Sunday, Maicon Steuernagel dives into the events of crucifixion, and the mystery of incarnation. On the hill of Calvary, an invitation to a much deeper question comes from an unlikely source.
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Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
22 min
How will you react when Jesus comes to town?
This Palm Sunday Jesse Ophoff looks at Jesus' passage through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem in Luke 18:35-19:10. On a holiday all about excitement and praise, the stories of the blind beggar and the rich tax collector invite us to also consider coming to Jesus with our needs and with our shame.
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Apr 9, 2022
Apr 9, 2022
25 min
Should we really hate those we love in order to love Jesus?
This week guest preacher Po Chu Grønvold shares from a challenging text and reflects on how the love of Christ can transform our ability to love to the better.
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Apr 9, 2022
Apr 9, 2022
20 min
When is the right time to hope for freedom? And where do we look for it?
This week Jesse Ophoff looks at Luke 13:10-22, and how Jesus talks about the ordinary healing moments of his ministry compared to the "main stage" events in Jerusalem.
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Apr 1, 2022
Apr 1, 2022
20 min
This week Kristine Tveit tackles an intriguing parable, and the difficult questions of justice.
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Mar 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022
26 min
The material world does not of itself flourish human life, and can destroy us by covetousness and anxiety. Jesus shows us God’s kingdom, where we can truly grow to our fullness.
This week we get to hear Phuong Huyng. He's been studying theology and leadership, and doing an internship with us in OiC. Check out his reflection from last Sunday!
Welcome to the Gospel of the Neighbor!