Oswego Christian Church: Recent Episodes
Helping people find their way back home to God
Subject: The L5 Life
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 14, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: April 19, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 3:1-12
Date of Delivery: April 12, 2026
Subject: Easter Sunday (Resurrection)
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: April 5, 2026
Subject: Easter Sunday (Resurrection)
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: April 5, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 2:14-26
Date of Delivery: March 22, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 2:1-13
Date of Delivery: March 8, 2026
THE KINGDOM is not revealed by who we speak to in the hallway, but by who we invite to the table!!That is the exact kind of situation James will confront in our text today!Because the church can hear teaching about love while still practicing favoritism.
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 1:19-27
Date of Delivery: March 1, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 1:12-18
Date of Delivery: February 22, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 1:9-11
Date of Delivery: February 15, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 1:5-8
Date of Delivery: February 8, 2026
Subject: Paparazzi: Book of James
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): James 1:1-4
Date of Delivery: February 1, 2026
Subject: Faith on Display (Stand Alone)
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: January 25, 2026
Subject: Taking the Table Back
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: January 11, 2026
Subject: Better Together
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: January 4, 2026
Subject: A Christmas Carol: Gospel of Redemption
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: December 16, 2025
Subject: A Christmas Carol: Gospel of Redemption
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: December 7, 2025
Subject: Add To Cart
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: November 24, 2025
Subject: Add To Cart
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): 1 Timothy 6:6
Date of Delivery: November 16, 2025
In a world obsessed with upgrading, accumulating, and chasing the next “must-have,” we’re losing something far more valuable—contentment. This message exposes the subtle trap of affluence, the kind that quietly pulls our hearts away from God, and reminds us where true joy is found: in gratitude, godliness, and generous living. Come discover how to break free from “more” and live with purpose, peace, and lasting joy.
Subject: Add To Cart
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: November 2, 2025
In a world obsessed with getting more, Jesus calls us to something greater! This three-week series challenges the grip of consumerism, selfishness, and greed and points us toward a life of contentment, generosity, and godly stewardship.Discover the freedom that comes not from having more, but from living with eternal purpose.
Subject: Coffee Mug Christianity
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Jeremiah 29:1-15
Date of Delivery: October 26, 2025
Subject: Coffee Mug Christianity
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): John 3:16
Date of Delivery: October 5, 2025
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 12:1-9
Date of Delivery: September 28, 2025
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: Josh Cochran
Date of Delivery: September 14, 2025
Josh Cochran, science teacher at Labette County High School and Community College, shares with us from scripture how the Bible and Science are not enemies but allies. Josh has a Master's Degree in Physics with an emphasis in Astrophysics.
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: September 7, 2025
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 4
Date of Delivery: August 17, 2025
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 3
Date of Delivery: August 14, 2025
Subject: Back to the Beginning Finding Answers Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: July 27, 2025
Subject: Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 1:26-27
Date of Delivery: July 23, 2025
Subject: Genesis
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Genesis 1
Date of Delivery: July 13, 2025
Subject: Kingdom Life
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Matthew 5:13-16
Date of Delivery: July 6, 2025
Subject: Kingdom Life
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 29, 2025
Wise and Foolish Builders, Jesus emphasizes that the difference between ruin and resilience is not hearing His words, but obeying the. Kingdom life is not about information but transformation--built on the solid rock of obedience to Christ.
Subject: Kingdom Life
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 22, 2025
The Beatitudes, where Jesus redefines what it means to be truly blessed--not by worldly success, but by humility, mercy, purity, and a hunger for righteousness. These heart attitudes form the foundation for life in the Kingdom of God.
Subject: Guiding Arrows: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 15, 2025
Subject: Guiding Arrows: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 8, 2025
Equipping believers and (parents) to cultivate resilience through Christ in a culture that avoids hardship, overprotects youth, and undermines spiritual maturity.
Subject: Guiding Arrows: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: June 1, 2025
Subject: Guiding Arrows: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Date of Delivery: May 25, 2025
Technology, screens, entertainment, fame, any platform that is not Christ is a false god and leaves us thirsting for more. Do you know who is speaking into your child's heart? Brains are being rewired and hearts hollowed and those of raising kids need to be intentional in how we respond to this growing problem.
Subject: Guiding Arrows: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Kids
Speaker or Performer: James Garner
Scripture Passage(s): Psalm 127:4
Date of Delivery: May 18, 2025
Discipline done in the right way at the right time helps shape those who heed its correction into choosing the Jesus way of life every day.
Subject: Jesus King of kings, Lord of lords: Hope of Nation(s)Speaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: October 27, 2024
Subject: Romans The Power of the GospelSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: October 6, 2024
Subject: Romans The Power of the GospelSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Romans 12Date of Delivery: September 22, 2024
Subject: Romans The Power of the GospelSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Romans 12:1-2Date of Delivery: September 15, 2024
Subject: Romans The Power of the GospelSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Romans 6Date of Delivery: August 11, 2024
Subject: Romans The Power of the GospelSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Romans 5Date of Delivery: August 4, 2024
Subject: Good News PeopleSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: March 12, 2023
Subject: Good News People Representing Christ to our WorldSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Luke 4:16-30Date of Delivery: March 5, 2023
Subject: Some Assembly RequiredSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: February 26, 2023
Subject: Some Assembly RequiredSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: February 12, 2023
Subject: Marriage and Relationships (Some Assembly Required)Speaker or Performer: James GarnerScripture Passage(s): Genesis 1 and 2Date of Delivery: February 5, 2023
Subject: Be Different Tour (2023 Launch)Speaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: January 1, 2023
Subject: Twas the Night BeforeSpeaker or Performer: James GarnerDate of Delivery: November 27, 2022
Subject: Stand Alone Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): Jonah Date of Delivery: October 16, 2022
Subject: All In Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: September 25, 2022
Subject: All IN Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: September 18, 2022
Subject: Mission Trip and Camp 2022 Updates by James and Heather Speaker or Performer: Kylie Garner Date of Delivery: July 31, 2022
Subject: Classic Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): Acts 4:42-46 Date of Delivery: July 17, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: June 12, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: June 5, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: May 22, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: May 15, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: May 8, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): John 15:1-8 Date of Delivery: May 1, 2022
Subject: Abide and Live: Alive Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): John 15:1-8 Date of Delivery: April 25, 2022
Subject: Ridiculous Life Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: April 10, 2022
Subject: Ridiculous Life Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: April 3, 2022
Subject: Ridiculous Life Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: March 27, 2022
Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): Mark 2:1-12 Date of Delivery: March 20, 2022
Subject: Ridiculous Life Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: March 13, 2022
Subject: A Better Love Story: Spiritual Intimacy Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: February 27, 2022
Subject: A Better Love Story Week 2 Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): Romans 12:1-3 Date of Delivery: February 13, 2022
Subject: A Better Love Story Speaker or Performer: James Garner Scripture Passage(s): Song of Solomon 2:15 Date of Delivery: February 6, 2022
Subject: Jesus Jam 2022 Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: January 30, 2022
Subject: Your Better Story Now Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: January 9, 2022
Subject: Guest Speaker Speaker or Performer: Bill Cochran Date of Delivery: January 2, 2022
Subject: Three Chairs Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: December 26, 2021
Subject: Believe in the Wonder Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: December 21, 2021
Subject: Believe in the Wonder Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: December 5, 2021
Subject: Feeding Your Soul Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: November 7, 2021
Subject: Venomous Avoiding Toxic Attitudes and Actions Speaker or Performer: James Garner Date of Delivery: October 3, 2021