Great Oaks is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, and Family-oriented church committed to God, each other, and our community.
As we embark on a new chapter in the journey of Great Oaks as a congregation, Simon Tyson, our 2025 Preaching Ministry Intern, reminds us about the urgency that we need to serve in the Lord's Kingdom.
The Gospel saves us, and it also brings us together in Christ. What should that mean for our church relationships?
God has set in place specific rules and regulations for ensuring that those who are leading His church are individuals who both meet certain requirements and whose character is "above reproach." What is the importance of holding our church leadership to these standards and how can we give glory to God in doing so?
Mini Lessons from Derek Williams, Michael Bush, and Gary Reaves.
As part of our send-off Sunday for the Donelson Oaks Church plant group, Chase brings us a message focused on how we can build each other up in prayer. We are all a part of the same team as Christians, so can we truly claim to be aiding one another up to the fullest if we don't pray for one another?
Having established the accuracy, divine inspiration, and timelessness of the Bible in the previous 5 lessons, it's of utmost importance that we understand the message of the Bible and what it means for us. What should we do with the things we're told in the Bible, and how should we let those things influence our lives every day?
Many individuals have their favorite Bible translations, but how are translations made, and what should we look out for? What Bible translation should I choose? Have the translations made been accurate?
This lesson continues our Bible Seminar with Dr. Doug Burleson focusing on the topic of "Why You Can Trust Your Bible." Has the Bible been accurately copied and put together in a way that we can trust? What about textual variants? What about missing verses in Scripture? Brother Doug shares common misconceptions that individuals may have.
This lesson continues our Bible Seminar with Dr. Doug Burleson focusing on the topic of "Why You Can Trust Your Bible." In recent times, there has been some debate about which books actually belong in the Bible. Amidst this opposition to accepting the 66 books of the Bible as canon, Dr. Burleson gives us full assurance that we can be confident that books of the Bible that we have are correct and inspired by God.
This lesson continues our Bible Seminar with Dr. Doug Burleson focusing on the topic of "Why You Can Trust Your Bible." As we continue focusing on the idea of trusting our Bible, what conclusions can we make about being certain that the Bible is actually the word of God? Dr. Burleson takes us through some of the evidence and reasoning behind why we can be sure that it is.
Our class today kicks off our Bible Seminar with Dr. Doug Burleson focusing on the topic of "Why You Can Trust Your Bible." In this lesson, the first of 6, Doug introduces the theme for the week and provides some foundational starting points for proving the divine inspiration of the Bible.
This Summer, our theme for our series is "Glorifying God In The Church". Tonight, Brother Jeremy Hall from the Bartlett Woods Church of Christ in Bartlett, TN delivers a message on how we can more effectively bring up the future generations in the faith.
This sermon explores how God deeply understands our struggles, brokenness, and fears through the lens of Romans 5:1-5. It emphasizes that, through faith, we are made right with God, and by His grace, we are given peace, purpose, and strength to grow—especially through suffering. Ultimately, it reminds us that we serve a God who welcomes us in our weakness, walks with us through hardship, and offers hope that does not disappoint.
We have been studying some questions that might arise as people read through Acts. This morning, we study one area in which the religious world has drifted away from God's plan, and what God intended for His people.
This Summer, our theme for our series is "Glorifying God In The Church". This evening, Brother Billy Smith from the Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson, TN brings us a lesson on keeping our focus on Christ.
God values our thoughts, and our belief in Him is absolutely essential as Christians. With this understanding, though, we also must acknowledge how important it is to act on our faith and let our outward actions convey our inward thoughts. With both of these ideas in mind, we explore the question: "Is it the thought that counts?"
When reading the book of Acts, people might ask what is going on with God's people speaking in tongues. In this lesson, Tim answers why there are misconceptions about the topic today and why tongues have ceased and are no longer necessary.
Our summer series continues its theme of "Glorifying God in the Church" with Brother Josh Herndon of the Union Hill Church of Christ in Benton, KY speaking to us tonight. He brings a message concerning how the Church can impact younger generations as well as a key point for how we can keep strong bonds as Church family.
Tonight, our young men have led us in worship! And this youth night is a special focus on the church camp week we recently enjoyed with the Bartlett Woods congregation, which focused on the Book of James. For our devotional thought, what can we learn from the life of James?
Sermon by Simon Tyson, our 2025 Preaching Ministry Intern. Despite objective truths around us, it is easy for us to allow our feelings and emotions to overrule truth in our walk with God. What does Scripture say about building our faith on a foundation of feelings?
We continue our Summer series theme of "Glorifying God In The Church" with Brother Philip Slate of the Germantown Church of Christ, speaking to us about how we glorify God and uplift the Kingdom through our evangelistic efforts, and what the best practices are to share the Gospel message.
Gary Reaves, our involvement minister here at Great Oaks, speaks to us on our righteousness as God's creation.
If the average religious American read through the book of Acts, they might be surprised to see how baptism plays such a central role in becoming a Christian. What questions do people ask today about whether baptism is really that important?
Our theme for our Summer series in 2025 is "Glorifying God in the Church". This evening, brother Edward Eldridge from the Wolfchase Church of Christ speaks to us about the Church helping others in need.
Sunday evening sermon by Tim Alsup. Tonight we study Nehemiah's journey back to Jerusalem for one of Scripture's great spiritual victories. What led to his journey, and what can we learn from it?
Sunday morning sermon by Tim Alsup. As Christians, we want God to lead the way in our life. But how do we do that? Let's explore how this happens...
This Summer, our theme for our series is "Glorifying God In The Church". Brother Harold Redd from the Midtown Church of Christ speaks to us about how we can truly develop a passion in our worship through our understanding of God.
Simon Tyson - Preaching InternWhen Israel is unexpectedly defeated in battle by another nation, Joshua and the people must tackle the issue at the root: sin in the camp. What does Scripture show us about sin's impact in our lives, and how can God's people better defend themselves against it?
On the last night before His crucifixion, Jesus told His apostles He was going somewhere they could not go. He then gave some amazing promises about the future and about Himself. How do those words shape our faith today?
This morning we study the reign and heart of King Solomon. How did he change over time, and what can we learn about our own faith?
As we complete our Sunday night relationships series: How do we faithfully handle broken relationships?
In John 7, Jesus shouted a bold statement to the Jerusalem crowd. What did He say, and what does it teach us about life and faith in Christ?
May 18,2025-Sunday PM Worship- "How To Have A Marvelous Marriage"
May 18,2025-Sunday AM Worship-" Stink Like A Christian"
May 11, 2025- Sunday AM Worship- "Deep Questions, Simple Answers.mp3"
may 5, 2025-Sunday PM Worship- "Faithful Friends in a Fallen World"
May 4,2025-Sunday PM worship- "God's Word on Family"
May 4,2025- sunday AM worship- "Don't Graduate From Your Fai
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April 13, 2025 - Sunday PM - "I Love The Church"
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April 6. 2025
March 30, 2025 - Sunday AM Worship - "Two Languages, One Faith" Sunday - "A Final Challenge to Faith" - "Un ultimo desafio a la fe"In English and translated into Spanish
March 23, 2025 - Sunday PM Worship - "The Other Side of Jordan"
March 23rd, 2025 - Sunday AM Worship - The Blessing of Brokenness
Are there ever times where you feel like you're the only one following the path of God? Going down a narrow path is something Jesus tells us about, but what can we learn to overcome spiritual loneliness?
In this lesson, Tim discusses the life of Judas Iscariot and his struggle to forgive himself after betraying Jesus. What can we learn from his story?
Tonight, we are completing our series on Scripture and the Spiritual World. The spirits of humanity are also part of the spiritual world; what does the Bible say about what happens after we die?
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