On paper, this Sunday looked “different.”Baptism. Mission trip reports. The Lord’s Supper. A shorter sermon. But as was pointed out, this wasn’t a break from the “Who We Is / Who We Are” series at all—this was the series in real time. In other words: connect, grow, serve, go… all in one morning. This blog is a recap of that…
Who We Are & How We Live Out Our Mission Many believers today talk about church the way we talk about restaurants or gyms—something to “try,” “consume,” or “shop for.” But biblically, church isn’t a product to consume. It’s a body you belong to… a family you contribute to… and a mission you participate in. In this sermon, Pastor Nick…
How Luke 6 shows the progression of every authentic Christ-follower Most of us have heard someone say, “I love Jesus,” but their life tells a very different story.We live in a culture where claiming something has become a substitute for being something. But in Luke 6:12–19, Jesus gives us a picture of what His people actually do.Notice—it’s not complicated, but…
When you think of fishing, what comes to mind? Tangled line. Sunburned heads. Kids losing bait every five minutes. Long days with empty coolers. Or maybe you’re that person with “the one that got away” story that gets bigger every time you tell it. In Luke 5, Jesus takes that everyday picture of fishing and flips it into a calling:…
In Luke 4 we meet Jesus at the start of His public ministry. Up to this point Luke has shown us Christ’s birth, baptism, and temptation—but now we see Him step into the mission He came to fulfill. And it’s here that we learn something vital, especially on Mother’s Day: the most important work any of us can do is…
Big Idea: If we want to be part of a mighty move of God, we don’t have to be impressive—we have to be obedient. Jonah 3 shows us three simple but costly steps: follow God’s leading, stay true to God’s message, and rely on God’s power. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time… Jonah got up…
Local Outreach Ministry Happy February FBC Oak Grove Faith Family! I hope and pray that you are doingwell and persevering through these cold temperatures. The first month of 2025 is already behind us and I am so excited about the opportunities that lay before us. One of the most important things for the future of our church will be our…
From Luke 3:1–20 Every Christian has a calling: not to be quiet, not to blend into the background, and not to keep our faith tucked away—but to proclaim the goodness of Jesus. Luke 3 introduces us to John the Baptist, a man sent ahead of Jesus to prepare the way. And the same God who sent John to prepare now…