Great Oaks Church of Christ (Memphis, TN)

We have been studying "Faith Seasons in the Psalms" on Sunday nights. Tonight, we study a psalm of "reorientation", in which Asaph tells a story of how his faith almost slipped. What happened to him, and what does his turnaround teach us about our own faith questions?

Today is our "Breakfast and Bible Class" Sunday! Going along with the day's theme, we explore four Bible events that show us great changes. What brought the changes, and what do we learn?

We are studying "Faith Seasons in the Psalms" on Sunday nights. Tonight, we consider Psalms of disorientation, and what they tell us about faith in the difficult times of life.

This morning, we notice how Jesus echoed the name of God for himself, and how that "I AM" echoed throughout the Gospel of John. What do those teachings show us about Jesus and life in Him?

We have been studying "God's Offer of Life" on Sunday mornings. As we complete the series, we explore why some people in the Bible said 'no' to the message of the Gospel. What can we learn about faith and excuses, in ourselves and others?

Brother Dave Phillips from the Germantown Church of Christ speaks to us as we close out our Summer Series on the story of the Good Samaritan. How can we take a passage many of us know and learn something new?

Tonight, we spend some time going over a troubling portion in David's life, before he is officially king. How can we use His example as a pattern for how we handle jealousy and relationships with our enemies?

There are so many teachings in the Bible, and all of them given by God and therefore important. So how much does someone need to know before they are ready to be baptized? Let's see what God's Word tells us.

Brother Lovell Hayes from the East Jackson Church of Christ in Jackson, TN speaks to us on the Cost of Discipleship from Luke chapter 14.

Tonight, we begin a series on different "faith seasons" in the Psalms. What does Psalm 145 tell us about God, and about faith seasons when we see God and the world clearly?

This morning we begin a series about God's offer of salvation, with an important Biblical teaching: God wants you to be saved! Where do we see that in the Bible, and what should it mean for our lives?

As we continue our Summer Series at Great Oaks, brother Dan Chambers from the Concord Road Church of Christ in Brentwood, TN on the woman that Jesus called a dog.

Some people are picky eaters for good reason - but is being "picky" in how we choose to balance & consume things that take our time and effort in our faith? Tonight, we walk through the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10 and challenge ourselves to follow Jesus - leaving the world's pleasures and things we consume behind.

The reality is - it's not good for us to be alone! How do we stay connected to God's people in a world where we truly need it?

Brother Matt Mitchell from the Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Cordova speaks to us from Luke 12 and the man who built bigger barns.

Tonight, we trace one of the many great themes in the book of Proverbs. What does Proverbs say about friendship, and how might that teaching impact on our faith, our church family, and our outreach?

It is one of the Bible's best-known conversations, and one of its most motivating and faith building also. What does it teach us and what might it have to say for us as we prepare to begin another school year?

Tonight, brother Edward Eldridge from the Wolfchase Church of Christ here in Memphis speaks to us from the Sermon on the Mount about the man who finds the treasure in the field.

Tonight, we continue our study of John's letters. What is the story behind the letter we call Third John? And what does it teach us about people and about Christian living?

This morning, we complete our series on "New Life in Christ". What does Philippians 3:12-14 tell us about the importance of our Christian goal? And how should that goal affect how we live?

Brother Ron Harper from the East Main Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN speaks to us on the concept that Jesus teaches us that can be so difficult - how do we show true love to those that are against us?

We are studying the letters of John on Sunday nights, and tonight we walk through the short letter we call 2 John. What does John tell the church, and what does it teach us for our faith today?

We are studying what the Bible says about our new life in Christ! This morning: What does Romans 8 tell us about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

Brother Billy Smith from the Henderson church of Christ speaks to us from the passage of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. How can we truly improve how we pray?

David Kish, our preaching intern for 2026, shares with us the importance of reading our Bibles, not just to check a box - but to transform our minds and grow our faith.

Jeremy Hall from the Bartlett Woods Church of Christ speaks to us about Jesus being a "radical rabbi", holding the attributes of a phenomenal person, historical figure, Savior, and teacher.

Tonight, we trace the theme of "the world" in the letter of 1 John. What does God tell us about the world and the challenges we will face as Christians?

We are beginning a series entitled "New Life in Christ". What makes the Christian life so different and special? We begin by exploring the "Life of Transformation" we find through Jesus.

Brother Mark Blackwelder from the Estes Church of Christ & Freed-Hardeman University speaks to us on seeing forgiveness through the eyes of Jesus in Luke 7.

Noah Vann, our recently hired Youth Minister here at Great Oaks, speaks to us for the first time from Mark chapter four. What does fear do to our faith?

Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this week! As we prepare for the holiday, let's reflect on how God wants Christians to view their country. What attitudes will help us shine God's light in the our context?

Brother Harold Redd from the Midtown Church of Christ speaks to us as a part of our Summer Series.

Can people be faithful Christians without the camaraderie and relationship with the Church? David Kish, our 2026 preaching intern, discusses this question.

Today is Father's Day! Let's look at a "dad quality" from 1 Thessalonians chapter 2, and study someone in the Bible who shows us how powerful a quality it really is.

Our VBS begins tonight at Great Oaks, so to begin our studies, we look at Paul's shipwreck in Acts chapter 27. How can we react when we encounter life's struggles?

Jared Green, the pulpit minister at the Calvert City Church of Christ in Calvert City, KY continues our Summer Series on the life-changing teachings of Jesus with the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus.

We have been studying themes from the apostle John's letters on Sunday nights! Tonight, John encourages Christians to live out a foundational part of our faith - but even though it's foundational, it's one we can forget to practice, hurting our influence and possibly our very relationship with God.

LGBTQ+ issues have been a major discussion point in our culture, and many people ask what Christianity believes about these matters. Let's explore what the Bible says about the Christian faith and LGBTQ+ questions!

Tonight kicks off our Summer Series! This year's theme is "At His Feet: The Life-Changing Teachings From Jesus".Brother Josh Herndon from the Union Hill Church of Christ in Benton, KY joins us!

We are studying the letters of John on Sunday nights! In this lesson: John is worried about Christians being led astray by "deceivers". What were they teaching, and how can we make sure we avoid their type of teaching today?

The Bible says a lot about idols; does that have anything to do with us today? We may find that a study of idols impacts us much more than we thought...

David Kish - our 2026 Preaching Intern for the Summer, shares with us a lesson about shining our light, like what we read about in the Sermon on the Mount.

In 1 Samuel 1, we read about Hannah's pain and sadness, longing for a son. What can we learn from her in the midst of a trial, goal, or problem that continues to eat at us all the time?

Derek Williams, our associate minister at Great Oaks, is retiring at the end of May. In his final sermon with us, Derek shares the apostle Paul's final message to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4, and charges us to keep the faith & finish the race.

One of the first things people often ask about churches of Christ: "why don't you have instruments?" This morning, we walk through the New Testament and Christian history of a cappella music, and share some reasons why we still sing a cappella today.

As we begin a study of John's letters, we consider a struggle for many Christians: can I really know I am saved? And how does 1 John 1 chapter 1 help us with that question?

This morning, we study a passage of faith wisdom that has been encouraged by mothers and fathers and Christians for generations. What does Proverbs 3:5-6 say about the different crossroads we will face in life?

Tonight, we study what we know from Scripture about the life of the apostle John. What can we learn from his life about our own walk with Christ?

Today is our Senior Sunday, and two of our graduating seniors share thoughts about living faithfully in the next chapter of life.

This morning, we study a foundational component of biblical understanding: God's covenants in history and when they were in effect. What is our covenant today, how does that impact our use of the Old and New Testament, and would the new covenant ever change?

On our serve night Sunday night, Tim gives a few highlights on why it's important that we celebrate the positive things we do for the Lord.