Garden Oaks Baptist Church Podcast

In Colossians 3:5-11 Paul gives instructions for how we should live now that we are in Christ. He reminds us that Christ is all that matters.

What does it actually look like to serve like Jesus and why does it matter?In this message, we walk through three ways Jesus calls us to a life of serving others: we obey Him when we serve, we serve Him when we serve others, and we become like Him as we serve.📖 Scriptures covered:John 13:1-4, 12-15Matthew 25:31-40Matthew 20:28

When you understand who you are in Christ, it changes how you see everything else.

Looking spiritual isn't the same as being connected to Jesus. We have to be careful not to take pride in our own rules, self-discipline, and achievements in our salvation or role in Christ's body. Where's your pride sneaking in? Piety, performance, or position?

This week we're in Colossians 2:9–15, looking at what it actually means to be buried and raised with Christ, and why that changes everything about how we carry guilt, shame, and the weight of what we owe.📖 Colossians 2:9–15- circumcision, baptism, forgiveness, and the cross🏡 Garden Oaks Baptist Church⏱️Sundays @ 10:45amJoin us Sundays as we walk through the book of Colossians together.#GardenOaksBaptist #Colossians #Sermon #Houston

What you believe about Jesus shapes how you live for Jesus.In Colossians 2:1-10, Paul confronts false teaching by grounding the church in something unshakeable: right belief and right behavior, both rooted in Christ.

Sunday is where we gather as the Church. Monday is where we go be the Church

Why do we need to be reconciled to God? How are we reconciled to God? What is the result of reconciliation? What proves that we have been reconciled to God? Colossians 1:21-23

Scientists can't fully explain why atoms hold together. Karl Darrow called it an "inflexible inhibition" — some force keeping nuclei from flying apart. Colossians 1 has an answer. This week we looked at four things the text tells us about Jesus: he reveals God, he made everything, he's holding the universe together right now, and he has authority even over death.

How can we know God's will?God is not trying to trick us. He has revealed himself to us so that we can know him.

What are the results of the Gospel? Paul's opening in his letter to the Colossians gives us insight into what the Gospel is and what it does to those who embrace it. Colossians 1:1-8#gospel #jesus #colossians #biblestudy

"Follow your heart" sounds wise — but is it? In this Sunday's sermon, we trace this phrase back to Jean-Jacques Rousseau and examine its three core claims: that your inner self is trustworthy, that repression is harmful, and that authenticity is the path to freedom.📖 Proverbs 3:5–8📖 Jeremiah 17:9

In a world that celebrates every spiritual journey equally, some questions still deserve a closer look. Have you ever stopped to really think it through? In this sermon, we take an honest and loving look at what the Bible has to say.

We've all repeated things that sounded right, felt right, and came from a good place. But good intentions don't make something true. This week we take the commonly held belief that God will not give you more than you can handle, and open God's Word to see what Scripture actually says.

Sticks and stones hurt...but so do words. We lied to ourselves with that old saying. The things people say about us don't just sting — they can stick with us. And the things we say to others have real consequences. Let's talk about the real weight of what we say.

We've all repeated things that sounded right, felt right, and came from a good place. But good intentions don't make something true. This week we take the commonly held belief that God will not give you more than you can handle, and open God's Word to see what Scripture actually says.

Does the Bible actually target LGBTQ+ people? In this sermon, we dive deep into Scripture to explore what the Bible truly says — and what it means for the Church today. Join us for an honest, thoughtful, and grace-filled conversation.

Have you ever wondered whether the Bible is misogynistic? Critics point to verses about submission and silence and conclude that Christianity is just dressed-up patriarchy. But is that the whole story? In this sermon, we slow down, read the text in context, and discover that God doesn't oppress women—he dignifies them.

In this sermon, we tackle one of the toughest questions in the Bible: Does God command genocide in the Old Testament? We look at key passages, historical context, and what this means for our understanding of God’s character. If you’ve wrestled with difficult scriptures or questions about faith, this message is for you.

What if everything you thought you knew about God and hell was missing a crucial piece? The question sounds simple. How can a good God send people to hell? But the answer cuts deeper than you might expect.

Heaven isn’t just clouds and harps.It’s a restored world, God dwelling with His people, and everything made new!Revelation 21–22 shows us what the new creation will be like… and it’s better than we can imagine!

This week we respond to your questions! We have spent the beginning of the year reading and discussing the Book of Revelation. It can be confusing and hard to approach. This week we respond to the questions that you submitted.

In this sermon, we explore Revelation 19–20 and connect it with Jesus’ parable in Matthew about the wedding. We talk about what it means to be ready and clothed in Christ as we look toward His return.

Revelation 17–18 shows us a powerful picture of temptation—how the world tries to capture our hearts with comfort, power, and pleasure. But Scripture calls us to something greater.In this message we explore how believers can recognize the pull of the world and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus instead.

This week, we looked at Revelation 15-16. We unpacked what God's wrath is and what it is not.

In Revelation chapter 14, we see both the certainty of God’s judgment and the assurance of salvation. This chapter reminds us that evil won’t have the last word, and those who belong to Jesus stand secure. We unpack what God's judgment is like and what that means for those who trust Him.#judgement #judge #salvation #revelation

Revelation 12–13 is known for its strange images and the “mark of the beast,” but at its core, it asks a direct question. Every day, we’re being formed by voices, systems, and values around us. This message breaks down the imagery in a clear, grounded way and invites you to consider: Who do you belong to?Revelation 12-13

Is Revelation only about judgment? In chapters 8–11, we see mercy woven into the warnings. From Old Testament connections to the question of what moves a heart to repent, this passage reveals more than we might expect.

How are we supposed to understand God's anger in the Bible? What does the wrath of God really mean? Revelation is packed with striking images that reveal God’s character—but these scenes can also be some of the hardest parts of Scripture to understand. Revelation 6-7#church #anger #broken #love #tension

The world feels broken—violence, injustice, suffering, and loss seem unavoidable. What is the answer? Revelation 5 shows us where real hope is found, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Revelation 5#broken #solution #answer

Revelation 4 is packed with meaningful imagery. It points back to the prophets and even to creation. It also gives us practical knowledge that can help guide our lives today.

In Revelation’s letters to the seven churches, God speaks to real churches facing real struggles. Each letter carries both encouragement and correction, with a clear call to turn back when faithfulness is lost. The core message is simple: trust in God. When we lose sight of that trust, we fail—but when we return to Him, we find strength to endure and live faithfully in the present.What is Revelation really about? It’s not meant to confuse or scare us, but to remind us that Jesus wins and that one day everything will be made right. When we read Revelation in its original context (not just as a book of predictions), we see how it was written to strengthen believers. God reveals the future so we can live with faith, hope, and endurance in the present.Revelation 2-3#revelation #church #correction #faithfulness

What is Revelation really about? It’s not meant to confuse or scare us, but to remind us that Jesus wins and that one day everything will be made right. When we read Revelation in its original context—not just as a book of predictions—we see how it was written to strengthen believers. God reveals the future so we can live with faith, hope, and endurance in the present.Revelation 1#revelation #church #symbolism #jesus #explination

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Joseph faced a difficult situation in the Christmas story. He had to make difficult choices, but Matthew calls Joseph righteous. This week we take a look at how Joseph, "a righteous man," made these difficult decisions and what his choices mean for us today!#choices #right #wrong #jesus #christmas

This week, we take a look at Angel's message to Mary and her response. In our Hark Christmas Series, we will unpack the announcements and proclamations made by the angels in the Christmas story!#christmas #jesus #mary

What do we do when we are waiting? What is our purpose in the mundane? In our Hark Christmas Series, we will unpack the announcements and proclamations made by the angels in the Christmas story!#hark #christmas #angels #waiting #mundane #hope

What is the Great Commission, and how do we accomplish it?

This week, we look at David's interactions with the relative King Saul, the king who tried to kill David. What do David's actions tell us? #grace #mercy #love #acceptance #jesus

Why was King Saul dismissed as the King of Israel? What does it mean that David was a man after God's own heart? This week, we take a look at how these two kings of Israel handled their sin and how God responded. What does this mean for our lives?#repentance #forgive #sin #howto

This week, we look at the friendship of David and Jonathan. #david #bible #friendship #friends

What does this story show us?David’s life is more than just an inspiring story. It points to something greater! Through his victories and failures, his leadership and brokenness, David gives us a glimpse of the ultimate King: Jesus. In this series, we’ll explore how David’s story prepares our hearts to see Christ more clearly. His courage points to Jesus’ power, his repentance reflects Jesus’ mercy, and his throne foreshadows a Kingdom that will never end. As we walk through the ups and downs of David’s life, we’ll discover not only how to follow God in our daily lives, but how every step ultimately leads us to the hope, grace, and reign of Jesus.#david #goliath #jesus #battle

How should we act as leaders in our lives? David’s life is more than just an inspiring story. It points to something greater! Through his victories and failures, his leadership and brokenness, David gives us a glimpse of the ultimate King: Jesus. In this series, we’ll explore how David’s story prepares our hearts to see Christ more clearly. His courage points to Jesus’ power, his repentance reflects Jesus’ mercy, and his throne foreshadows a Kingdom that will never end. As we walk through the ups and downs of David’s life, we’ll discover not only how to follow God in our daily lives, but how every step ultimately leads us to the hope, grace, and reign of Jesus. #david #leadership #leader #jesus #howto

This week, we look at what the bible says about forgiveness. How is it defined? When should I forgive? What does that practically look like?

What does it mean to be united? How do we stay united? #unity #bible #jesus

Galatians 6:1

Does the Bible tell us to confess to other people? How does it say to do that? Who should we confess to? What should we confess?#oneanother #confess #confession #bible

This week, we look at what the Bible says about encouragement. 

We are going to have differences. We are not always going to agree on everything. We believe different things. How should we handle our differences?

The Bible gives us lots of guidance on how we should interact with one another. Let's take a closer look at some of the specifics!