Ovilla Road Baptist Church

Ovilla Road is a Christ-centered church family who seek to love God, love people, and proclaim the gospel to the world.

Mark 12:18-27: Extraordinarily Ordinary 06/23/2025

Mark 12:18-27: Extraordinarily Ordinary 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 earthly relationships. It’s something far greater. Heaven is a hotel on the way to the final destination, the new heavens and new earth, where God will dwell with His people. The resurrection of the body is not a symbolic hope; it’s the ordinary promise of an extraordinary God who keeps His covenant forever. This passage calls us to live with resurrection-shaped vision. In Adam, we all die. In Christ, we are raised. And that changes how we live every ordinary day, expectant for the extraordinary glory to come. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37120440

Mark 12:13-16: Under God's Rule 06/16/2025

Mark 12:13-16: Under God's Rule 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 bears God’s. Our ultimate allegiance belongs to Him. As citizens of heaven, we live in this world but not of it. Christ’s answer points forward to the coming new heavens and new earth, where God’s authority is fully manifest. Until then, we render to Caesar what is his, but far more importantly, we render to God what is His—our hearts, our lives, our worship. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37027220

Mark 11:27-Mark 12:12: Rebellion And The Authority of God 06/10/2025

Mark 11:27-Mark 12:12: Rebellion And The Authority of God 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36940250

Mark 11: The Withering of the Temple 06/02/2025

Mark 11: The Withering of the Temple 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 Christ’s work alone today? /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36813800

Mark 11:1-11: The Triumphal Entry 05/27/2025

Mark 11:1-11: The Triumphal Entry 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36734860

Mark 10:32-52: What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You? 05/19/2025

Mark 10:32-52: What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You? 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 mercy of Christ. It is not our desperation that saves us, but the sovereign compassion of the King who hears and responds. When we are brought low in repentance and look to Christ in faith, He opens our eyes—not merely to see, but to behold Him as our all-satisfying treasure. He is perfectly worthy, infinitely glorious, and sufficient for all our need. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36625790

Mark 10:13-31: All I Have Is Christ 05/12/2025

Mark 10:13-31: All I Have Is Christ 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 cling to—status, wealth, self-righteousness—and called to lay them down. The gospel demands our total surrender. This passage calls us to repent of trusting in ourselves and to rest fully in the sufficiency of Christ. Let us cast off our worldly ambitions and self-importance. Let us cling to one call, and one call alone: All we have is Christ. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36533670

Mark 10:1-12: Teaching About Divorce 05/05/2025

Mark 10:1-12: Teaching About Divorce 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36441670

Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬-‭43‬, ‭45‬, ‭47‬-‭50‬: The Way of a Christian 04/28/2025

Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬-‭43‬, ‭45‬, ‭47‬-‭50‬: The Way of a Christian 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! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36340600

1 Corinthians 15: Easter Sunday 04/22/2025

1 Corinthians 15: Easter Sunday 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! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36263365

Romans 6:23: Good Friday Service 04/18/2025

Romans 6:23: Good Friday Service 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! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36263215

Mark 9:30-37: A Different Triumph 04/14/2025

Mark 9:30-37: A Different Triumph 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 from fully embracing His mission for our lives? Listen to this past Sunday's sermon. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36128675

Mark 9:9-29: Lord I Believe, Help My Unbelief 04/07/2025

Mark 9:9-29: Lord I Believe, Help My Unbelief 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.” /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/36088310

Mark 9: This Is My Beloved Son 03/31/2025

Mark 9: This Is My Beloved Son 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35948795

Luke 9:28-36: Moses and Elijah At The Transfiguration 03/24/2025

Luke 9:28-36: Moses and Elijah At 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35843235

Mark 9: Light of Light 03/17/2025

Mark 9: Light of Light 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 with Him. Listen to Sunday’s full sermon today! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35731025

Mark 9:8: Six Days 03/10/2025

Mark 9:8: Six Days 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! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35612605

Mark 9:1-8: The Transfiguration On The Mountain 03/03/2025

Mark 9:1-8: The Transfiguration On The Mountain 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 answer to our struggles is Jesus Himself. Will you trust that the goal for your existence is to be with Him? /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35519825

Mark 8:34-38 Take Up Your Cross 02/24/2025

Mark 8:34-38 Take Up Your Cross “‘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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35409070

Mark 8:22-33 What We Want The Most 02/18/2025

Mark 8:22-33 What We Want The Most 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, the One we want the most. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35335935

Mark 8:11-21 Boats and Bread 02/10/2025

Mark 8:11-21 Boats and Bread 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 we see that Jesus is everything we need in this life to struggle forward with confidence to serve Him until we see his face. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35224065

Mark 7:24-8:10 The Abundance of Jesus 02/04/2025

Mark 7:24-8:10 The Abundance of Jesus This week we continue in Mark and we land on the passage where the Gentile woman fell at Jesus' feet, begging Him to heal her demon possessed daughter. In this passage, we see how the bread of life is for all people and it never runs out. There is perfect abundance in Him. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35146275

Mark 7:1-23 The Blind Performer 01/27/2025

Mark 7:1-23 The Blind Performer This passage this week begins with Jesus responding to a question from the Pharisees: "Why do your disciples not follow the traditions of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?" In His answer, Jesus dismantles the notion that external actions can make a person clean or unclean, revealing the true doctrine of sin. Listen as Pastor Matt delves into the text and points us to the One who offers true life. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/35030110

Mark 6:53-56 Who is Jesus? 01/21/2025

Mark 6:53-56 Who is Jesus? This week we continue in our Mark sermon series and our discussion lands where Jesus heals the sick at Gennesaret. We often want Jesus to be the Savior we want, rather than the Savior we need. Will you allow Jesus to be God in your familiar places? Listen today to Sunday's sermon. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34941565

Mark 6:45-52 The Shepherd in the Storm 01/14/2025

Mark 6:45-52 The Shepherd in the Storm This week's sermon centered on the powerful story of Jesus walking on the water toward His disciples. It reminds us how often we rely on our own strength, thinking we are sufficient, when in reality, we are called to acknowledge our complete need for our Savior. Instead of striving, we are invited to humbly proclaim our insufficiency and find true rest in Him. Don’t miss the full message—listen today! /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34850625

Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the 5,000 01/06/2025

Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the 5,000 Today, we return to the Gospel of Mark after the Advent season. The feeding of the 5,000 is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Join us as we explore what it means to stop trying to make Jesus fit our own expectations and instead allow Him to be the King He truly is. Let's submit to Him and allow Him to fill us up while we live in green pastures. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34742085

He Ascended To The Father, We Will See His Face 01/02/2025

He Ascended To The Father, We Will See His Face In the final sermon of our Advent series, we reflect on Christ's ascension to the Father and the glorious promise that one day we will see His face. Join us as we explore the profound tension of the "already, but not yet"—the reality of being spiritually united with Christ while longing for the physical consummation of all things. When Christ returns, our bodies will be resurrected, and the earth will be made new, fulfilling God's ultimate plan of redemption. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34696700

He Rose from Death, We will Raise from Death 12/23/2024

He Rose from Death, We will Raise from Death Continuing in our Advent series entitled, "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her" we see the pattern continue. Jesus followed his people from the presence of God all the way into death, and we will follow Him out of the grave and back into the presence of God. One with Himself, I cannot die. My soul is purchased by His blood, so my life is hid with Christ on high, my Savior and my God. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34590040

We Died, He Died 12/16/2024

We Died, He Died Continuing in our Advent series, "From Heaven He Came and Sought Her" Jesus continues in this movement, chasing after His people. In Genesis 3, death is introduced to the world and right away, God reveals that He will send Someone to do something about it. Jesus was born to die and to kill death from within, to bring up a host of captives from Sheol, and that man no more may die. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34475105

We Left, He Left 12/09/2024

We Left, He Left From heaven He came and sought her: His bride who left the garden in sin. Jesus, who was alive from eternity past as God the Son, left from heaven to be in the likeness of the "created" to seek us. We so often worship the created over the Creator- would we fix our eyes on the Creator who chased after us? /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/34354730

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