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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 -
In this lesson on discipleship from Luke 14:25-35, Garrett Bookout explains that Jesus challenges large crowds following Him by declaring that true disciples must prioritize Him above all else, including family relationships and even their own lives—using the striking language of "hate" to mean loving Jesus supremely so that other attachments feel comparatively lesser. He illustrates the necessity of counting the cost of discipleship through two parables: one about a builder who plans a tower without sufficient resources and faces ridicule, and another about a king assessing whether he can win a war before engaging in battle, emphasizing that hasty or superficial commitment leads to failure and mockery. Bookout concludes by stressing that discipleship requires renouncing all possessions and self-interest to follow Jesus fully, likening ineffective or half-hearted followers to tasteless salt that becomes useless and even harmful, urging believers to be wholly dedicated rather than merely drawing crowds or seeking personal benefits.FEB 18, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 5Garrett Bookout -
In this lesson, Shaun explored the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 through the lens of Jesus’ two greatest commands: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. Each commandment was examined to show how obedience demonstrates devotion to God (e.g., singular focus, reverence, rest, trust in His provision) while simultaneously protecting and blessing others (e.g., preventing harm, honoring relationships, fostering contentment). The discussion emphasized that centering love for God and neighbor eliminates the need for semantic games or loopholes in following God’s law, making obedience a natural outflow of genuine love.FEB 15, 2026The Greatest Commands - Lesson 3 - Part 1 The Ten Commandments and Ceremonial LawShaun Calix -
In his sermon "Growing & Maturing" from Ephesians 4, Benjamin Meade encouraged the Oak Hollow church of Christ to prioritize spiritual growth and maturity over numerical increases as a new congregation. Drawing parallels from his middle school basketball team's commitment to daily improvement despite limited physical gifts, he emphasized playing to individual strengths, using God-given talents for ministry, and building one another up in love and unity. Ultimately, he urged the congregation to focus on personal spiritual development so that the body grows organically through the equipping work of teachers and the active participation of all members in sharing truth and serving others.FEB 15, 2026Growing & Maturing - Ephesians 4Benjamin Meade -
In Lesson 4 of the Discipleship series (taught on February 11, 2026), Garrett Bookout focused on Matthew 10:24-25, emphasizing that disciples are not above their teacher (Jesus) nor servants above their master, and the goal is to become like Him amid expected opposition.FEB 11, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 4Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon, Garrett Bookout draws a parallel between modern immigration struggles and the biblical exclusion of Gentiles from God's covenant people, emphasizing the tragedy of division and the human tendency to justify exclusion rather than recognize shared brokenness. He explains how Ephesians 2:11-22 reveals God's gracious work in Christ to tear down the "dividing wall of hostility"—both the literal temple barrier and the metaphorical separation caused by the law—so that Gentiles, once aliens and strangers without hope, are brought near, made fellow citizens, and welcomed as full members of God's household. The preacher urges the church to remember its own undeserved inclusion, build solely on the foundation of Christ (the cornerstone) and the teachings of the apostles and prophets rather than human traditions, and pursue peace and unity instead of erecting new walls through extra-biblical rules and judgments.FEB 08, 2026God's Temple - Ephesians 2:11-22Garrett Bookout -
In Lesson 2 "Loving God and Neighbor Before the Law" of the "The Greatest Commands" series, teacher Shaun Calix explored how God accomplished His purposes through individuals who demonstrated profound love for Him and love for their neighbor, even before the giving of the Mosaic Law.FEB 08, 2026The Greatest Commands - Lesson 2 - Loving God and Neighbor Before the LawShaun Calix -
In Lesson 3, Garrett Bookout leads a discussion on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20), emphasizing that the one true command is to "make disciples," supported by the actions of going, baptizing, and teaching. He highlights Jesus' supreme authority as the foundation for why and how disciples are made, urging the group to prioritize helping people recognize and submit to Christ's lordship rather than focusing solely on baptism numbers. The lesson contrasts superficial evangelism methods with the lifelong, relational process of true discipleship, encouraging the entire church body to participate in various roles toward this shared mission.FEB 04, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 3Garrett Bookout -
This introductory Bible lesson by Shaun Calix explores the Greatest Commandments—to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself—as the foundational summary of the entire Law and the Prophets, drawing from Jesus' response in Matthew 22:34-40.FEB 01, 2026The Greatest Commands - IntroductionShaun Calix -
In this sermon, Garrett Bookout warns against two extremes that reject the true gospel: antinomianism (grace makes obedience irrelevant) and legalism (salvation depends primarily on human works and obedience). He emphasizes that Ephesians 2:1–10 teaches we are saved by God's grace through faith in Christ—not by our own merits—so no one can boast, yet we are created in Christ for the purpose of walking in good works. As a new congregation, Oak Hollow must reject legalism (a greater danger in Churches of Christ), embrace grace as the source of hope and humility, and live lives of allegiance to Jesus that produce genuine good in the world.FEB 01, 2026Saved by Grace - Ephesians 2:1-10Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon, Garrett Bookout emphasizes that God's grace not only brings salvation to all people but actively trains believers to reject ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives, as described in Titus 2:11-12. He warns against two extremes that reject grace—antinomianism (disregarding rules and obedience) and legalism (overemphasizing human effort and obedience while sidelining grace)—noting that legalism often stems from good intentions to promote righteousness but ultimately produces more evil by removing grace's motivating power. Bookout illustrates that grace provides a compelling reason and encouragement to diligently try to live in God's image, even though perfection is impossible, fostering effort and growth rather than despair or complacency.FEB 01, 2026Grace: a Trainer - Titus 2:11-12Garrett Bookout -
In this recorded Wednesday night Bible class on discipleship, Garrett Bookout reviews the previous week's discussion of Matthew 28:18-20 (the Great Commission) and explains that the session is shortened due to icy weather, shifting focus from interactive discussion to preparation for the next class. He recaps core ideas of discipleship as following and imitating Jesus through His practices (spiritual disciplines) and emphasizes the command to make disciples rather than merely evangelizing or baptizing. The lesson concludes by introducing several thought-provoking questions about Jesus' authority, responsibility for disciple-making, the role of baptism, teaching obedience versus information, and the promise of Christ's presence to guide next week's group discussion.JAN 28, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 2Garrett Bookout -
In his sermon on Luke 8:4-15, Garrett Bookout delves into the Parable of the Sower, portraying the seed as God's word and the soils as different ways people receive it amid a diverse crowd. He outlines four hearers: those hardened by rejection where Satan steals the seed, joyful receivers who wither in trials without roots, those choked by life's pleasures and worries, and the good soil of honest hearts that bear patient fruit. Bookout challenges believers to self-reflect, recognizing these types in Jesus' life, their communities, and themselves, urging a commitment to receptive obedience.JAN 25, 2026Parable of the Sower - Luke 8:4-15Garrett Bookout -
In the first lesson of his Discipleship Series, Garrett Bookout introduces the biblical concept of discipleship as a central theme of the New Testament, emphasizing its prevalence in Scripture (used 269 times) over the term "Christian" (used only three times) and defining it as an apprenticeship-like process of learning and imitating Jesus. He outlines key passages like the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, discusses the authority of Jesus as the foundation for making disciples through going, baptizing, and teaching, and highlights the need for spiritual disciplines to emulate Christ's life. The class blends lecture, personal anecdotes, and interactive discussion to explore how modern believers can follow Jesus amid daily responsibilities, ending with a call to action beyond mere study.JAN 21, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 1 - Matthew 28:18-20Garrett Bookout
