Ovilla Road Baptist Church

This week, we continued our study in Mark 13:1–13. Pastor Matt spoke about the struggles we face in the "in-between"—the time between Christ's first coming and His return. As followers of Jesus, we urge you to remain steadfast and endure to the end. Don't seek peace apart from Him, because true peace is found in Christ alone.

In today's message, we explore Jesus' warning about the scribes—those who sought recognition, honor, and comfort for themselves. In stark contrast, we reflect on the humble offering of the widow who gave all she had. Her sacrifice wasn't out of abundance but out of deep love, trust, and obedience to God. She knew that everything she had belonged to the Lord, and her actions revealed a heart fully...

This Sunday, one of our pastors preached from Mark 12:35–37, where Jesus makes it clear that He is not merely the son of David—He is the very Son of God. Through His words, Jesus invites us to see His divine identity. And because He is the Son of God, all who are in Christ are children of the Most High. In Him, we can—and should—delight to listen to and follow our great King.

For those who are saved by Jesus the scriptures refer to us as "In Christ"-meaning we are one with Christ. Because someone is one with Christ, that means we can love others through His heart. In today's sermon from Mark 12:28–34 , we consider the call to love God and neighbor. This is not as a means of salvation, but as the fruit of our union with Christ. By His Spirit, we are enabled to love with...

As we work backward through Mark 12:18–27, we discover that the resurrection isn't just a theological concept—it's the hope of the gospel. Jesus points to the ordinary words spoken by God to Moses, "I am the God of Abraham…" and shows us something extraordinary: God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Heaven, too, is more than we imagine. Jesus reminds us it's not a mere extension of ea...

In this episode, we look at how the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with a political question about paying taxes to Caesar. But Jesus, with divine wisdom, exposes their hypocrisy and reframes the issue altogether. Rather than setting government against God, Jesus reminds us that even governing authorities exist under God's sovereign rule. The coin may bear Caesar's image, but humanity bear...

Join us as we continue our journey through Holy Week in Mark 11:27–12:12. Pastor Stephen Williams opens God's Word to examine the hardness of the Pharisees' hearts and the sovereign authority of Christ as He confronts their rebellion. Come be reminded of the Lord's rightful claim over His people and His vineyard.

This week, we unpack a powerful and sobering message centered on the withering of the fig tree in Mark 11, and what it reveals about dead religion, man-made systems, and the all-sufficient work of Christ. Jesus invites us into life. Not a life of bitterness or striving, but one of dependency on Him because he alone gives life. He says: "Do not eat of that fruit again." Will you place your faith in...

This sermon from Mark 11:1–11 calls us to examine how our trust in performance, reputation, and prosperity chokes out true faith. Christ did not come to support our idols, but to replace our hearts of stone with hearts made alive by grace. The Gospel takes root in the soil of surrender, not pride. Only when we lay down our self-sufficiency and submit to the King who came to die can we truly live.

Are you weary of the sin that so easily entangles—selfishness, anger, anxiety, and the endless striving for significance in the eyes of the world? This past Sunday, we opened Mark 10:32–52 and were reminded of the cry that flows from a heart awakened by grace: "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. I want to see You. I want to follow You." In this text, we see not the strength of man, but the mer...

This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus' teaching in Mark 10:13–31 and are reminded of a foundational truth: salvation is by grace alone, not by anything we contribute. Christ did not save us because of our morality, our status, or our works. We bring nothing to the table but our need. Like the children brought to Jesus, we come empty-handed. Like the rich young ruler, we are confronted with the idols we...

This Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from one of our elders, Pastor Logan Garrett, as he walked us through Mark 10:1–12, where Jesus teaches about divorce. As Christians, we're called to take marriage seriously while striving to be faithful in our commitments, reflecting the way God is always faithful to us.

This week's sermon focused on how Christians are called to live differently from the world. True followers of Christ are marked by valuing people who offer no advantage to us, resisting the pull of comparison, competition, and self-promotion. Instead of seeking status, Christians seek to see others joined to Christ. Listen to the full sermon today!

Because Jesus rose from the grave, He offers new life to all who are in Him. If you belong to Christ, you can be confident—one day, all things will be made new, and you will rise again. Death does not have the final word. Celebrate the hope of the resurrection and enjoy Sunday's sermon!

The goal of Jesus Christ was to scream into your grave, "Come Forth!" In our Good Friday service we rejoiced that Jesus has defeated death, he has raised the dead to be with him, and on Easter Sunday we rejoice in his victory over the grave. It is finished! He has done it!

This week we continued our sermon series through Mark as Pastor Matt walked through Mark 9:30–37. In this passage, we see the disciples struggling to understand Jesus—more focused on their own desires than their true need for Him. How often do we do the same? In what ways are we tempted to reshape Jesus into the kind of King we want, rather than submitting to the one He truly is? And what keeps us...

Join Pastor Joe Etter as he walks us through Mark 9:9–29, exploring what it means to trust and seek the Lord—even in the midst of doubt. Is your heart posture one of dependence, recognizing your need for Him? May this message lead us all to cry out: "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief."

Join us in our last week in the passage on the Transfiguration. God has given us his son and there is nothing more that we need. In our suffering, heart ache, confusion in life, poverty, and frustration, we can say, "Hallelujah, all we have is Christ!" Listen today as we complete our discussion on the transfiguration. 

This Sunday we turned over to another account of the Transfiguration in Luke 9. Come along as we reflect where Moses and Elijah are seen in the transfiguration. Have you ever wondered why they're part of this scene? Join us as we unpack this passage and talk about how rich treasures can be found in the Word of God. 

As we journey through Mark 9, we continue exploring the idea that, for now, we see only dimly—but one day, we will behold Christ in His fullness. Though we catch glimpses of His glory, the complete picture is yet to come. The truth is, our deepest longing is to see God's face, even if we don't fully realize it. And one day, those who are in Christ will shine with His radiant light, fully united wi...

As Christians, we are called to set our minds on things above, allowing our hearts to be transformed through the renewal of our minds. By confessing our sins, we receive healing and the freedom to move forward as kingdom-minded people. Don't miss this past Sunday's sermon!

We kicked off a new sermon series in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the Transfiguration. We began in Mark 9:1-8, where Jesus is revealed in His divine glory before Peter, James, and John. What can we take away from this moment? Listen as Pastor Matt unpacks how Jesus deeply cares about our suffering and assures us that, for those in Christ, all pain will one day come to an end. The ultimate answe...

"'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me…'" Join Pastor Logan Garrett this week as he dives into Mark 8:34-38, exploring what it truly means to follow Christ. Together, we look to engage with this world in such a way that they would see Jesus, our suffering Savior, clearly. 

As we continue through the Gospel of Mark, we see how Peter and the disciples struggle to recognize Jesus for who He truly is. Like them, many remain blind to His person and His work, often viewing Him through the lens of their greatest needs or desires. Yet for the Christian, a day will come when our vision will be made clear, and we will sing with clear eyes—seeing Christ as our ultimate desire,...

As we journey through the Gospel of Mark, we once again find the disciples in a boat with Jesus, caught up in a discussion about bread. But why? While they may be concerned about their physical needs, they fail to recognize their deeper need for Him. Don't we often downplay our sin, convincing ourselves it isn't our greatest struggle? Jesus alone is who and what we need. Join us for this sermon as...