First Baptist Church of Oxford

Many people today are looking for salvation in all of the wrong places. The good news is that the Bible makes it clear how we can be forgiven of sin, saved from Hell, and receive eternal life!

On Palm Sunday we find a great reminder that God will always be true to His word, and this truth should change all of our lives!

God's power makes victory possible in all of our spiritual battles. Joshua 10 is a reminder of how powerful our God is in the battles we face.

Life is full of decisions, and God's wisdom is available to us. When we fail to seek His guidance we will often face frustrating results, just as Israel did in Joshua 9.

Living a life of obedience to God means that we do not pick which commands we will and will not follow.

We are often tempted to believe that our secret sins will not affect anyone, but Achan's story reveals the truth that our sins do hurt others!

What should the Church look like today? A great example is found in Acts 11!

Many people feel too far from God to be rescued, too sinful to be forgiven, too lost to be found. Rahab's story reveals important truths for those who feel that way!

Join us as we learn about God’s way to clarity of mind as written by the Apostle Peter.

The spiritual battles of life can leave us discouraged, confused, and feeling defeated. How should we face these battles as Christians?

Christians are called to live for Jesus, even when that means living unlike everyone else.

Joshua and the Israelites needed to learn the importance of remembering God's goodness and faithfulness to them. The same lesson is important for followers of Jesus Christ today.

God calls His people to step out in faith and follow Him. But how do we respond when God is calling us to walk a lonely road without others beside us?

Everyone is afraid at times, but followers of Jesus Christ should not allow fear to dictate how they live their lives.

Life is filled with trials and temptations, but we do not need to be discouraged. Like Joshua, we can find strength and courage in our great God.

The book of Joshua has led many people to accuse God of being evil and unjust, but does this accusation hold up against the evidence in Scripture? Join us as we prepare to study the book of Joshua!

Christmas is a time to celebrate the virgin birth, when Jesus Christ came from heaven to earth and took on a human body and nature. But why did He do that? Why was it important that He was born of a virgin? Join us as we see why the virgin birth matters!

Christmas is a time to celebrate the virgin birth, when Jesus Christ came from heaven to earth and took on a human body and nature. But why did He do that? Why was it important that He was born of a virgin? Join us as we see why the virgin birth matters!

Many Christians deal with doubts and questions about prayer, but in Luke 18 we’ll see that Jesus wanted His followers to know that prayer matters.

The Bible is clear that salvation comes by faith alone, so why does baptism matter? Thankfully, the Bible makes the answer to this question clear as well. Join us as we look at why baptism matters in the Christian life!

Hell is a serious reality, but so is God’s offer of salvation from it. When Christians understand the biblical truth about hell, we’ll be better prepared to share the good news of the forgiveness and pardon available through faith in Jesus.

The reality of heaven reveals much about what we were created for, and much about our Creator. Scripture makes it clear—heaven matters. Join us as we look at three reasons why it does.

"As believers in Christ, we are called to focus on heavenly things, to understand how to live on earth. This is done by focusing on our new identity in Christ."

Christians need to know their enemy, their equipment, and the support available to them in their spiritual battles. Join us as Lee Miller, US Army veteran and FBCO deacon, preaches on the armor of God.

Knowing why giving matters helps us bring God glory in our lives and in His church.

Church is more than just listening to songs and a sermon on Sunday. Thankfully, the Bible tells us why it matters that Christians faithfully gather together!

The Lord's Supper is important in the Christian life, and 1 Corinthians 11 reveals some of the reasons why it matters.

Sometimes in our sin and failures we feel that things are hopeless and that the Lord does not love us anymore. Peter's story reminds us the truth of God's grace and forgiveness when we stray

Christians do not need to live in fear or hopelessness, because the tomb is empty, and this truth changes everything!

The greatest sacrifice of all time happened when the Son of God willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin. John 19 shows us what Jesus did for us, and why His sacrifice continues to change lives.

The world is full of spiritual darkness. But Christians do not need to fear, because our Savior is greater than that darkness.

When Christians face doubts, discouragement, and difficulties they can remember that Jesus prayed for them. In His prayer, there is much to challenge and encourage Christians today!

This life is full of troubles, but there are many reasons Christians can be of good cheer even in suffering.

Living for Jesus means facing opposition from the world. As Christians, we should prepare our hearts for persecution by trusting the Holy Spirit and fixing our eyes on Jesus.

It’s easy to say that we love Jesus, but what does that love look like? Jesus makes the answer clear for His followers in John 14.

Some people are easy to love, but what about those who hurt us? How do we respond to our fellow believers when they sin against us? Jesus demonstrated the way His followers should live towards their enemies and one another.

Join us as FBCO recognizes and affirms through prayer the ordination of Richard Alderman into pastoral ministry!

Serving one another is a distinguishing mark of a healthy church, but is that attitude found in our lives? Jesus gave His disciples an example of what humble and loving service looks like. It’s time for us to follow His example!

Time flies by in this life—are we making the most of it? As Christians, we need to focus on those things that will make an eternal impact.

If we believe that Jesus is worth all of our worship, then nothing in the world should stop us from worshiping Him.

As Christians, the actions that define our lives should be defined by faith in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes people reject Jesus even when He works powerfully in their lives. There are some practical ways we should respond as Christians.

Sometimes in our situations we think God has made a mistake, but even in our doubts, disappointments, and discouragement we can trust in His perfect plans.

The Good Shepherd will not lose any of His sheep. As a result, believers can live confidently for Jesus, knowing that we will never be separated from Jesus.

Join us as special guest speaker, Brandon Williams, preaches on Finding Joy in Your Identity in Christ!

The Good Shepherd walks with His sheep through green pastures and dark valleys. So, how do we follow Him in those moments? Listen to what Jesus had to say about all this in John 10!

Mothers who love their families are a blessing from God. Mothers who love God first and foremost in life can love their families best in this life.

What possible purpose could God have in our moments of pain, our difficult trials, and our lasting hardships? The story of a blind man in John 9 reveals one of God's great purposes even in our pain.

There are many people in this world who are not children of God. What does this mean for those outside the family of God? How does someone enter into God's family? Jesus brings the truth to these and many other questions in today's passage.

Does faith really matter? As Jesus addresses the Pharisees, we are reminded that faith matters most in this life. So, where are we placing our faith?