First Baptist Church of Oxford: Recent Episodes
Pastor Andrew Krop
At FBCO, we don't just want to hear the Bible and learn about it, we want to apply it! The FBCO podcast features the most recent messages from our Sunday worship services.
We are called to live a holy life for Christ, through the grace of Christ, to the glory of Christ.
F - Faith
A - Acceptance
T - Time
H - Help
E - Encouragement
R - Rock, Resource, Reverent
The Lord's greater and perfect sacrifice on the cross should change everything about us.
When God has a great hold on you, that’s when you’ll have a great impact on those around you.
Spiritual growth is a lifelong process that brings blessings in this life and after it.
What we have in Christ is greater than any distraction that would cause us to drift away in this life.
God's presence is our greatest need, it's personal, powerful, and perfectly revealed in Jesus.
Our load will be lighter when we ask for help, and our love will be greater when we learn to help.
There are people we might call hard-hearted, but we are never called to abandon the hard-hearted.
Don’t allow the hardness of your heart make you miss the powerful works of God in your life.
When our focus is on Christ, it is easier to overcome spiritual obstacles in this life.
The key to overcoming our excuses is to trust Christ rather than to do what is reasonable in our own eyes.
God expects men to live a life that honor Him and leads their families to accept and serve God so they will experience God's blessings.
Being generous toward God does not begin with great wealth, but with a great love for Him.
Being used greatly of God does not require great means, but a great
willingness to obey.
Jesus gave even His enemies the truth, and that same love should be seen in
me and you.
The faith we had the day we believed in Christ needs to grow until the day we
see Christ.
If we want to live in humility we must look out for one another’s interest and
good above our own, and focus on God’s glory, not our own.
The world doesn’t need self-sufficient Christians, it needs Christ-dependent
Christians.
Jesus is always ready to listen to our questions and confusion; we need to
always be ready to listen to Him when He answers.
Learning to rely on the Lord in tough times starts by learning to praise Him
all the time.
We do not need to fear the spiritual war going on when we are walking closely with our God.
We cannot let our uncertainty about God’s timing in the future keep us from living for God in the present.
1) We should trust what the Bible says.
2) We should rejoice about our future.
3) We should warn people about the wrath to come.
If we want people to know Jesus then we should be willing to let people know what Jesus has done for us.
When we are fully committed to Christ in times of peace, then we will be ready to stand for Him in times of persecution.
If we aren't standing for Christ in all things in life, then we are compromising something in life.
When we become good judges of ourselves, we’ll become better at showing good judgment towards others.
The same passionate love that led Jesus to die for us should lead us to tell people about the One who died for them.
When you remain in the truth, you’ll know how to love fellow Christians and how to deal with false teachers.
The better we understand God’s love for us, the better we’ll be at loving those around us.
The devil delights in misleading Christians, but spiritual discernment will keep us safe from his deceit.
Our adoption into God’s family isn’t just about eternal life, but about living a new life for Christ.
The same God who wants us to walk with Him, wants to forgive and restore us when we sin.
Focus this year on walking closely with the body of Christ, so that we can
help each other grow in our walk with Christ.
Don’t let this Christmas go by without praising Jesus for His birth and proclaiming His salvation to others.
When we eagerly anticipate seeing Christ, we’ll desire to live a life pleasing in His sight.
The birth of Jesus happened in an unexpected way, but because of His birth, we can have peace with God.
By remembering our deliverance in the past, we’ll know what to do the next time we’re in a pit.
When our hope is constantly in God, we will not give up our faith in the constant trials of life.
When our focus is on our salvation and our Savior above, we will not envy the wicked here below.
Persistent sin will pile up our troubles, but in the arms of God’s forgiveness we will find peace.
The path of wickedness is filled with false promises, but the path of righteousness is filled with the promises of God.
The world will always look appealing, but we will only find true satisfaction when we follow God.
Our hardships should not cause us to doubt God’s goodness, but instead should cause us to trust in our good God.
We need to give the good news of the gospel away, because there is no other message by which people can be saved.
The reality of our eternity in Heaven should change how we are living our lives on earth
If you are a part of the Church, then you need to be a functioning part of a local church.
The Christian strong in faith and strong in the fight against sin is the Christian yielded to the Holy Spirit who is within them.
If we have been saved by the Son of God, then we need to know Him, follow Him, and tell others about Him.
The more we know and obey our heavenly Father, the more the world will know that we are His children.
We will see God move powerfully in our lives when prayer is an intricatepart of our lives.
Those who have been saved through faith in Jesus Christ are guaranteed eternal life.•Reconciled (2 Cor. 5:18-20)•Adopted (Eph. 1:5; Rom. 8:15)•Citizen of heaven (Phil. 3:20)•Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12)•Jesus' righteousness on our account (2 Cor. 5:21)•Pardoned from Hell (Rom. 6:23)•New creation (2 Cor. 5:17)
If we believe in the Bible then we will stand firm on it, follow it, and fall on our knees and praise God for it.
God’s Word, God’s truth, and God’s people are key to standing firm in themidst of evil.
God’s Word will teach us which hills to die on, and how to live at peacewith one another.
Live like you will see the Savior at any moment, so that you will strive to live a godly life.
Eternal life does not depend on knowing the people of Jesus, but on becoming a follower of Jesus.
When we have a burden for the lost, then we will be faithful to point them to the cross.
As followers of Christ, we should no longer be controlled by our old sin nature, but we should be guided by the Holy Spirit, which leads to life.
This week we take a look at what it takes to get to Heaven and if being a good person is enough to get there.
Join us this week as we take a look into why the world is as messed up as it is and how to live in it as christians.
Join us as we see why those who have been changed by the gospel should not be able to contain their excitement in sharing the gospel.
God gave everyone a gift they can use to serve. Join us this week as we look at how God uses people's gifts for His glory.
When we are faithful to follow Jesus every day, we will not go astray and follow after idols.
Our quick tempers can get us into trouble, so how should God's people respond when we are tempted to lash out at others? Join us as we see some keys to controlling our quick tempers in Joshua 22.
Sometimes, we doubt God's promises in the present because we forget all the promises He fulfilled in the past. We pray you will be encouraged as we see how God kept His promises to Israel in Joshua 21!
We have all faced the desire to get even with those who wrong us, but is this how God's people are to react? Join us as we see what cities of refuge teach us about God's justice and human vengeance.
Are we putting off the plans and purposes God has for our lives? Join us as we look at the consequences of spiritual procrastination and the blessings of obedience!
God's people have been called to lives of obedience and victory over sin. By examining the battles we fail, we will be better prepared to rely on God and live in victory!
Caleb's story of faith shows how God's people should approach life's difficulties so that we would not be overwhelmed by our circumstances.
All of God's commands to His people are for our good, and obedience to Him leads to experiencing His great blessings.
It's easy to forget about all the things God has done in our lives, but why would forgetting these things be dangerous for His people? Join us as we study Joshua 12:1-8 to answer this question!
Godly mothers have a great impact on the lives of their children. Join us as we see this through the examples of Eunice and Lois!
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!
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.
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?
Where do we go in our sin and separation from God? Who can we turn to? One sinner’s story shows Who can save us and pardon us from the punishment for our sins.
Jesus is alive and the empty tomb demands a response! One response leads to eternal life and forgiveness, the other leads to an eternity separated from God in Hell. How will we respond to the empty tomb?
When Jesus hung on the cross even the thieves mocked Him, until one thief had a change of heart. Which thief best describes each of us? Are we still living a life mocking God, or have we come to Him in repentance and faith?
Many misunderstandings about Jesus are a result of false expectations of the Messiah. This was true in Jesus' day, and true today too. Ultimately, we find in Scripture that the Savior who came is greater than the savior of our expectations.
There have always been true followers and fake followers of Jesus. Which group do we fall into? Listen to the words of the Savior in John chapter 6 to understand the answer to this important question!
We face many trials and difficulties in this life. We triumph over fear and doubt in the midst of them by trusting Jesus, turning all things over to Him, and obediently following Him.
Jesus is greater than anyone or anything. When we lost sight of this important truth, we fail to give Him the proper place in our lives and we fail to point others to the one and only Savior.
There are many people walking in spiritual darkness. As believers, we need to point them to the Light.
We see how Jesus responded at the Temple in Jerusalem. How would He respond if He came to our church?
The testimony of John the Baptist reminds us that the world needs less of us, and more of Jesus.
As this series in the gospel of John begins, Pastor Andrew encourages every believer to take the challenge to Reach Someone in 2021, by introducing them to Jesus.