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 14:26-31: Completely Known and Completely Loved 08/26/2025

Mark 14:26-31: Completely Known and Completely Loved This Sunday's passage recounts the moment when Jesus foretells Peter’s denial. It reminds us that on our own, we will never fully “have it together.” Instead, we must cling to the cross of Christ—the only hope that upholds us and truly sets us free. Jesus extends an open invitation: “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Surrender your life to Christ. In Christ you are completely known, yet completely loved. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37957230

Mark 14:12-26: Jesus' Betrayal 08/18/2025

Mark 14:12-26: Jesus' Betrayal In Mark 14:12–26, we see the shadow of betrayal fall across the most intimate moment between Jesus and His disciples. As He gathers with them for the Passover meal, He reveals that one of His own will hand Him over. Join us as Pastor Joe Zingraf speaks to the Lord’s Supper, where the bread and cup point to His body broken and His blood poured out for many and how Jesus comes towards us even when we are against him. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37867470

Mark 14:1-11: Everything Is Fleeting 08/11/2025

Mark 14:1-11: Everything Is Fleeting How do you see Jesus? When we truly listen to His words, we begin to see Him as He is. But when we filter His words through our sinful desires, frustration follows. Your view of Him is shaped by how you see the reality that everything in this world is fleeting—except Jesus. He alone comes to give life and to rescue us from all that is empty and vain. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37765175

Mark 13:24-37: Stay Awake 08/04/2025

Mark 13:24-37: Stay Awake This week we looked at Mark 13:24–37, where Jesus speaks clearly about His return and the call to remain spiritually alert. Pastor Matt reminded us that Christ’s second coming is certain, though its timing is unknown. As believers, we are called to live in watchful expectation—not in fear, but in faith—trusting in God’s sovereign plan and enduring with hope. Stay awake, for the Lord is near. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37671430

Mark 13:14-23: He Will Hold Us Fast 07/29/2025

Mark 13:14-23: He Will Hold Us Fast This past Sunday, we continued in Mark 13:14–23. Jesus is never caught off guard by our difficult circumstances—He sees them, knows them, and calls us to trust Him through them. We were reminded to stay alert and discerning, especially against false messiahs and distorted versions of Christianity that promise glory without suffering. He will hold us fast. Give your life to Christ and walk in the joy and security of His love. Give your life to the world, and you’ll find only anxiety and emptiness. Church, take heart—He loves us, and He will return for us. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37594790

Mark 13:1-13: Endure Till The End 07/21/2025

Mark 13:1-13: Endure Till The End 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37487380

Mark 12:38-44: God Doesn't Owe You, He Owns You 07/14/2025

Mark 12:38-44: God Doesn't Owe You, He Owns You 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 surrendered to Him. Will you surrender your life to Christ? /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37405175

Mark 12:35-37: The Son of David, Son of God 07/07/2025

Mark 12:35-37: The Son of David, Son of God 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. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37308865

Mark 12:28-34: In Christ 06/30/2025

Mark 12:28-34: In Christ 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 His heart, because we belong to Him. /episode/index/show/ovillaroad/id/37215045

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

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