Oldham Lane Church of Christ

Some luggage is just longing to be lost. Some bags are just begging to be left behind. REPENTANCE is God’s invitation to drop your baggage and let someone else pick it up; that someone, of course, is Jesus Christ. He gave His life in exchange for...

“Christ-centered” is one of those hyphenated words that sounds good, but we’re not always sure how to apply it. It’s like working a math problem. We know the right answer, but we’re not real sure how we got the answer. The life of a Christian and the...

Faith is not unique to Christianity. You put your full faith and trust in a lot of things, countless things every day; things you can’t see and can’t explain, but things you trust nonetheless. When we talk about faith we have to be more specific. We...

In this episode of Shepherd Talk, Chris sits down with Tim Smith, one of the Oldham Lane elders, to discuss the topic of spiritual growth.

Shepherding doesn’t begin with qualifications. It begins with the heart. Before considering any man for the office of elder, the first question that should be asked is, “Is he Spirit-filled and Spirit-led?”

There are many in our society who fake it or put on a front rather than confronting the harsh reality that they have fallen short and that they’re not all that they should be. We call this The Loser’s Limp, and it’s all too common in a world that...

The kingdom of God is here. The question is: Are you in it?

We mustn’t fool ourselves into thinking that our thoughts don’t really matter. They most definitely do. Actions begin in the mind; therefore, if we want to successfully avoid spiritual failure, then we must successfully control our thoughts.

When we the last time you worshiped? You might say, “Just last week.” Think about the question. When was the last time you truly worshiped? There are many people who gather to worship God every week; people who feel a sense of responsibility to come...

Why do so many individuals find a relationship with the Lord and His church complicated? Is it really that complicated? There are many lies we buy into when it comes to a relationship with the Lord and His church. These lies are a product of the...

FELLOWSHIP begins with FOLLOWSHIP. Fellowship is about closeness. It’s about relationship. It’s about participation. It’s about sharing. It’s not just about coming together for worship or to have a meal. Fellowship is not Greek for “potluck.”...

God has called imperfect people to lead a counter-cultural movement and to spread the gospel to a world in desperate need of a perfect Savior.

If all we know about Zacchaeus is that he was a wee little man who climbed a tree so he could catch a glimpse of Jesus, then we’re truly missing out.

Each year, the Oldham Lane Church hosts young men, ages 14 to 18 who have a desire to learn the craft of preaching. The camp culminates in these students preaching at participating congregations in the Abilene area. You can watch two of this year’s...

Jeremy Roberts, Youth and Family Minister from the North MacArthur Church in Oklahoma City, kicks off our annual Preacher Training Camp.

Are we going to talk or are we going to fish? We’re good at talking. We’re not as good at fishing. We know how to bait a hook. We have all sorts of gear in our tackle box but, sadly, it often goes unused.

One of the easiest ways to kill a marriage is to stop pursuing one another. In the beginning, you put all your efforts into winning them over. But with the passing of time, you quit pursuing one another. You go from being soulmates to people who just...

What is a Christian? Depends on who you ask, right? Most would likely define a Christian as someone who believes in Jesus. Yet, Jesus reveals that a Christian is a finisher.

Eternity should change how we look at marriage. Eternity should change how we live. The time is short. Love your spouse. Enjoy your life together. Marriage is a beautiful creation, but it’s not God. Rather, marriage is a means by which we can serve...

We are all equal in the kingdom of God; that is not up for debate. But, we don’t all share the same role. Equality does not imply that there are no role distinctions. Unfortunately, the discussion of the role of women within the church has been...

Most mothers deserve honor and praise. However, we should be careful not to idealize motherhood to the point that we leave others feeling guilty. God still loves the women who are not married and don’t have children just as much as He loves those who...