Media / Sermons
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In this March 15, 2026 lesson at Oak Hollow church of Christ, Shaun Calix examines idolatry through the lens of Jesus’ two greatest commandments, showing how Israel and Judah’s worship of foreign gods demonstrated a profound failure to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind.MAR 15, 2026The Greatest Commandments and the Prophets - IdolatryShaun Calix -
Ben Meade’s sermon “A Christian Life,” preached March 15, 2026 at Oak Hollow church of Christ, draws from 1 Peter 5:6-10 to show that faithful living amid trials requires three deliberate actions: humbling ourselves under God’s mighty hand, casting every anxiety on Him because He cares, and staying sober, vigilant, and courageous against the devil’s attacks. Using a vivid freshman-year roommate story of Rufus crashing his car yet sprinting for help, plus examples of Lucas Russo’s humility and Joseph’s submission, Meade illustrates how these steps turn struggle into spiritual growth. He closes by promising that God will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle every believer who follows them, ultimately calling us to eternal glory in Christ.MAR 15, 2026A Christian LifeBenjamin Meade -
In Discipleship Lesson 8 on March 11, 2026, Garrett Bookout opened with prayer and reviewed prior studies on the Great Commission, Limited Commission, and Luke 14’s call to count the cost of discipleship before diving into Peter’s Pentecost sermon in Acts 2:14-36. Peter first refutes the crowd’s drunkenness charge by quoting Joel 2, showing the Holy Spirit’s outpouring as the sign that God is dramatically turning the world’s structures upside down. The heart of the message then proves Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah—crucified by God’s foreordained plan, raised because death could not hold Him (Psalm 16), and exalted at God’s right hand as both Lord and Christ (Psalm 110)—so that “this Jesus whom you crucified” is now the reigning King.MAR 11, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 8Garrett Bookout -
In his Bible class lesson "Doing God's Work," Michael Meade draws parallels between Solomon's construction of the temple in 1 Kings 5-7 and the modern church's calling to build a spiritual house through the gospel, emphasizing that God's promises motivate faithful action. He highlights how God provided Solomon with wisdom, resources, alliances, and peace to complete the massive project, assuring believers today that God equips them for kingdom work without fail. The lesson challenges the congregation to step out in faith, obey God's word, reflect His glory, and give their best in time, treasure, and talent, trusting in His timetable and comprehensive provision.MAR 08, 2026Doing the Work of the LordMichael Meade -
In his sermon "Unity in the Body," part of the "God's House" series, Garrett Bookout draws from Ephesians 4:1-6 to exhort believers to live lives worthy of their divine calling by embodying humility, gentleness, patience, and love, all aimed at preserving the unity of the Spirit in peace. He outlines five practical signs of growing humility, such as admitting wrongs quickly, listening more, being less offended, celebrating others' successes, and showing patience with weaknesses. The message culminates in emphasizing the seven foundational "ones" of Christian unity: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father over all.MAR 08, 2026Unity in the bodyGarrett Bookout -
In the seventh lesson of the Discipleship series, Garrett Bookout studies Acts chapter 2 to show what discipleship looks like after Jesus’ ascension. He presents Peter’s Pentecost sermon as the model for fulfilling the Great Commission by proclaiming Jesus as the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant and God’s eternal plan. Discipleship is framed as helping people recognize Jesus as Lord and Christ, committing to follow the King who reigns on David’s throne forever.MAR 04, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 7Garrett Bookout -
The Bible class lesson delivered by Shaun Calix at Oak Hollow Church of Christ on March 1, 2026, explores God's reasons for commanding Israel to obey the Mosaic Law, emphasizing that obedience was not meant to be blind but rooted in gratitude, empathy, and reflection on their history. God repeatedly reminded the Israelites to obey because He had redeemed them from slavery in Egypt and because they had been sojourners (foreigners) there, motivating them to extend justice, rest, generosity, and love to others—particularly the poor, widows, orphans, and strangers. The lesson connects these Old Testament principles to New Testament teachings, urging modern Christians to apply the same heart attitudes toward the vulnerable, recognizing their own past slavery to sin and ultimate citizenship in heaven.MAR 01, 2026The Greatest Commandments and the Law - God’s Reasons WhyShaun Calix -
The sermon "Powered By The Spirit," delivered by Garrett Bookout (minister at Oak Hollow church of Christ) on March 1, 2026, explores why the Holy Spirit often receives less attention than the Father and Son in Christian teaching, arguing that this reflects divine design rather than a problem. Drawing from Scripture, including John 16:14 and Ephesians 3:14-21, Garrett emphasizes the Spirit's role in glorifying Jesus and empowering believers inwardly. He urges the congregation to appreciate and rely on the Spirit's mysterious yet powerful work rather than minimizing or overcorrecting against misconceptions about Him.MAR 01, 2026Powered by the SpiritGarrett Bookout -
The lesson, dated February 25, 2026, from Garrett Bookout (minister at Oak Hollow church of Christ) continues a Discipleship series by examining **Luke 14:25-35**, focusing on the requirements and costs of true discipleship. Jesus addresses large crowds following Him, warning that genuine disciples must prioritize Him above family relationships (interpreted as loving others less in comparison), bear their cross through sacrifice, and renounce all possessions to follow Him fully. Through parables of building a tower and a king preparing for war, Jesus urges potential followers to deliberately count the cost of discipleship rather than impulsively commit without considering the sacrifices involved.FEB 25, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 6Garrett Bookout -
In this Bible class session on February 22, 2026, Shaun Calix leads a discussion at Oak Hollow Church of Christ on how the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament (such as offerings, circumcision, Day of Atonement, feasts, and dietary purity rules) demonstrated love for God through obedience and reverence while indirectly fostering communal love for neighbor through shared rituals and consideration for others. The class then examines selected civil laws (e.g., gleaning provisions for the poor, tithing, inclusion of sojourners in festivals, Sabbath rest principles, fair treatment of foreigners, and just judgment), showing how obedience to these laws reflected love for God by honoring His plan for society and expressed love for neighbor through justice, generosity, inclusion, and fairness. Participants break into small groups multiple times to discuss these laws, connecting them to the greatest commandments (love God and love neighbor) and noting that while the ceremonial and many civil laws are no longer binding under the New Covenant, their underlying principles of obedience, community care, and justice continue to apply today.FEB 22, 2026The Greatest Commandments and the Law, Part 2 - Ceremonial and Civil LawShaun Calix -
The sermon "Mystery Revealed," delivered by Garrett Bookout (minister at Oak Hollow church of Christ) on February 22, 2026, explores Ephesians 3, where Paul describes his ministry as revealing a divine mystery hidden for ages. Bookout uses a personal family story of secretly planning a Disney World vacation for years and dramatically revealing it to his young children to illustrate how God planned salvation long before revealing it fully through Christ. The core mystery is that Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, extending God's grace beyond Israel to all nations.FEB 22, 2026Mystery Revealed - Ephesians 3:1-13Garrett Bookout
