Garden Oaks Baptist Church Podcast

This week we unpack the well-known story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.  Mark 6:30-44

We take a look at why Jesus couldn't heal the people from his hometown, and the role that faith played. Did Jesus choose not to heal? What is faith? Does faith bring healing now? #faith #healing #jesus #community #family

This week we look at what Jesus says about being his follower, and we dive into what Jesus said about rejection. Mark 6:1-29

This week we look at two different stories of faith and how Jesus responded.  Mark 5:21-43

What are we trying to accomplish in "christian parenting?" What are the desired outcomes?  This week we look at the "commands, decrees, and regulations" that are given to the Israelites before the enter the Promised Land.  Deuteronomy 6

What is the one thing everyone needs most? What does this mean for our relationships with other people? What does this mean for our relationship with God?  As Floyd Stubblefield walks us through the story of the prodigal son, we learn the definition of grace and what happens when we mess up. We talk about the implications this has for relationships between children and parents, and most importantl...

This week we talk about what the bible says about relationships between children and their parents.  Ephesians 6

This week we look at a story about a man who experiences the wonderful power of Jesus. The man then requests to come with Jesus, but Jesus tells him to stay where he is. Why would Jesus say this? Mark 5:1-20

This week we take a look at the well known story of Jesus calming the storm.

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Why not just make things super clear and easy to understand? This week we looked at a teaching from Jesus that may seem odd at first. Jesus seems to split people into two groups; those on the inside and those on the outside (Mark 4:11). We take a look at the surrounding stories and context to unpack what is really going on! Mark 3:13-4:34

Are traditions inherently good or bad? How can I evaluate a tradition? What does Jesus mean by "new wineskins?"  This week's scripture: Mark 2:18-3:12 #tradition #community #htx #churchfamily #family #hope #gardenoaks #houstonchurch

This week we look at Matthews calling and the meal that follows. We unpack a famous response from Jesus and what it means about how we should live today.  #community #htx #why #family #hope #goodnews

This week we look at 3 stories of Jesus healing and the theme that connects them all.

What is a disciple?  This week we unpack what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. We look at Mark 1, where Jesus calls his first disciples. The story of Jesus' invitation to those 4 people can give us insight into what it means to a disciple here and now. #disciple #apprentice #community #family #htx #hope #houstonchurch #gardenoaks

Why do we experience times of suffering? What is the point of pain? This week we look at Mark 1 verses 9-15 and see how Jesus handled a time in the wilderness. #gardenoaks #community #family #htx #houston #houstonchurch #churchfamily #wilderness #pain #suffering #hope

What is Baptism? What is its purpose? Is it required?  This week we look at John the Baptist as we continue our journey through Mark. We unpack what Baptist is and why it is important. We look at what Jesus says about baptism. #baptism #community #heightshouston #gardenoaks #houston #houstonchurch 

What is the "Good News?" What does it mean for us today? This week we start our journey through Mark. We focus solely on the first verse as the thesis statement for this account of the life of Jesus. What is the purpose of the book of Mark. Who wrote it? What are the sources? Why this book? To unpack the good news we go back to the beginning.

Are you busy? Do you feel like there is not enough time to get everything done? Are you burnt out? Life is short and so are our days. It can feel like there just is not enough time. What are we supposed to do? We have to make space for what matters most. “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all...

Happy Easter! There is hope HERE AND NOW!  Most of us want to be good people. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we often fall short. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE IS HOPE! God's mercies are new every morning! #easter #community #family #gardenoaks #houston #htx #kindness #hope #secondchances #new #celebration

Hope in a world with broken relationships.

How do I find time to rest?  It can sometimes feel like we are always busy. We run from one thing to the next in an attempt to provide for our needs and to strive for our desires. How in this life of always working to get ahead do we find rest?  This week we continue to look at the story of Ruth. A story of working hard to provide for the needs of one and one's family, but coming up short. A s...

When have you depended on someone else's kindness? Are you modeling kindness in your life?  This week we continue in the book of Ruth. We see how Boaz models kindness which transforms despair into hope. In the same way, when we model God's extreme kindness, we can revive hope for others.  How are you going to be kind today? #kindness #community #family #houston #gardenoaks #bekind

How am I supposed to make decisions? What things should I consider? We are going through the book of Ruth on Sunday's in March. At the start of Ruth, Naomi and her husband make a decision that leaves them in a bad situation. How can we avoid making a bad decision. #community #family #makingdecisions #decision #gardenoaks #houston

What happens when we start to question God? What happens when our faith is weak? What is God's response to accusations of abandonment? Many of us have been in situations where it feels like God is not with us. It feels like nothing is going our way and God is nowhere to be found. David was in a similar place when he wrote "my God, why have you forsaken me?" So how does God respond? L...

How did Jesus make disciples?  Check out this interview with Jason and Jeremiah, two members of our church family. They tell us what being in christ-centered relationships has done for them and how small groups have helped create those relational environments.  #community #family #houston #gardenoaks #htx #smallgroups #realationships #welcome