First Baptist Church of Oxford

Many Christians deal with doubts and questions about prayer, but in Luke 18 we’ll see that Jesus wanted His followers to know that prayer matters.

The Bible is clear that salvation comes by faith alone, so why does baptism matter? Thankfully, the Bible makes the answer to this question clear as well. Join us as we look at why baptism matters in the Christian life!

Hell is a serious reality, but so is God’s offer of salvation from it. When Christians understand the biblical truth about hell, we’ll be better prepared to share the good news of the forgiveness and pardon available through faith in Jesus.

The reality of heaven reveals much about what we were created for, and much about our Creator. Scripture makes it clear—heaven matters. Join us as we look at three reasons why it does.

"As believers in Christ, we are called to focus on heavenly things, to understand how to live on earth. This is done by focusing on our new identity in Christ."

Christians need to know their enemy, their equipment, and the support available to them in their spiritual battles. Join us as Lee Miller, US Army veteran and FBCO deacon, preaches on the armor of God.

Knowing why giving matters helps us bring God glory in our lives and in His church.

Church is more than just listening to songs and a sermon on Sunday. Thankfully, the Bible tells us why it matters that Christians faithfully gather together!

The Lord's Supper is important in the Christian life, and 1 Corinthians 11 reveals some of the reasons why it matters.

Sometimes in our sin and failures we feel that things are hopeless and that the Lord does not love us anymore. Peter's story reminds us the truth of God's grace and forgiveness when we stray

Christians do not need to live in fear or hopelessness, because the tomb is empty, and this truth changes everything!

The greatest sacrifice of all time happened when the Son of God willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin. John 19 shows us what Jesus did for us, and why His sacrifice continues to change lives.

The world is full of spiritual darkness. But Christians do not need to fear, because our Savior is greater than that darkness.

When Christians face doubts, discouragement, and difficulties they can remember that Jesus prayed for them. In His prayer, there is much to challenge and encourage Christians today!

This life is full of troubles, but there are many reasons Christians can be of good cheer even in suffering.

Living for Jesus means facing opposition from the world. As Christians, we should prepare our hearts for persecution by trusting the Holy Spirit and fixing our eyes on Jesus.

It’s easy to say that we love Jesus, but what does that love look like? Jesus makes the answer clear for His followers in John 14.

Some people are easy to love, but what about those who hurt us? How do we respond to our fellow believers when they sin against us? Jesus demonstrated the way His followers should live towards their enemies and one another.

Join us as FBCO recognizes and affirms through prayer the ordination of Richard Alderman into pastoral ministry!

Serving one another is a distinguishing mark of a healthy church, but is that attitude found in our lives? Jesus gave His disciples an example of what humble and loving service looks like. It’s time for us to follow His example!

Time flies by in this life—are we making the most of it? As Christians, we need to focus on those things that will make an eternal impact.

If we believe that Jesus is worth all of our worship, then nothing in the world should stop us from worshiping Him.

As Christians, the actions that define our lives should be defined by faith in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes people reject Jesus even when He works powerfully in their lives. There are some practical ways we should respond as Christians.

Sometimes in our situations we think God has made a mistake, but even in our doubts, disappointments, and discouragement we can trust in His perfect plans.