Working on Restoring Your Faith
Some of us have had bad experiences in the church, others may have questions about our faith, and still others may have just gotten tired of the whole thing. But whatever the case, it’s never too late to come back to God. The question is simply how to do that. A...
Letter from Our Pastor Regarding COVID-19
ORBC Family, On Thursday, Lania and I traveled to Waco to watch Carson and his Oak Ridge High School teammates compete in a golf tournament. That afternoon we received word of Judge Keough's disaster declaration regarding COVID-19. Soon after, CISD administration...
Struggling with Hard Questions About the Bible
In many ways, the Bible is a straightforward book that follows a straightforward story about God reaching down to His creation. But portions of the Bible are confusing or even potentially offensive to some people, and so many different interpretations or explanations...
Get Your Faith Back on Track
Every now and then, Christians will experience doubts about their faith. Some simply drift away or stop taking it seriously. If you’ve noticed this happening to you and want to get your faith back on track and get right with the Lord, don’t worry--it’s always possible...
Be Filled with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit gets far too little attention in the modern church. Christians talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit or hearing His voice, but it’s not often that we hear teaching on what either of those terms truly means. Exactly who, or what, is the Holy...
Becoming a Better Christian This Year
The vast majority of Christians would probably admit that they want to be better Christians. We know we can’t earn salvation or God’s favor, but a desire to be like Jesus motivates us to try hard anyway. And with the new year just beginning, it’s the perfect time to...
3 Faith-Focused Goals to Set for 2020
The new year is finally upon us! As we move forward into 2020, it’s time to start thinking about resolution ideas and how to achieve your goals in this new year. The new year is our chance to start making real changes, both in our physical and spiritual lives. What...
Merry Christmas from Oak Ridge Baptist Church!
2019 has zipped along to the end in the blink of an eye. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come as we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones. We consider what went well...
How to Improve Your Prayer Life
Prayer is one of those “basic” parts of Christianity that’s easy to overlook. On the opposite side, it’s also easy to take things too far when we pray. Have you noticed your prayers becoming too simplistic or too much of an elaborate ceremony? If you’ve fallen into...
Happy Thanksgiving from Oak Ridge Baptist Church!
Whether you’re new to Oak Ridge Baptist or you’ve been with us for a while, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to take time off work, enjoy a great meal, and spend time with your family. What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what the team at...
