Garden Oaks Baptist Church Podcast

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.

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 Revelat...