The Word is Alive



The Word is alive and powerful to change lives. And the Word made flesh is alive and is using the discerning Word to prepare His people for the day each one stands before His piercing gaze at the Judgement. Are you being prepared for that day?

Hebrews 4:11-13

Taught Sunday morning, March 8, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


What is God’s Rest?



When the writer of Hebrews offered rest from God, what kind of rest does God offer? God rested from His work of creation on His sabbath – then commands His people to enjoy a rest the same way – trusting in His provision. God offered peace – trusting in His provision and protection. God offered salvation – trusting His provided atonement instead of trying to make our own.

Hebrews 4:1-11

Taught Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


Steadfast to the End



The writer to the Hebrews preaches a mini-sermon within his letter from Psalm 95. We follow the first half of his sermon as an encouragement to persevere by faith. Do not turn away from the LORD when the testing comes.

Psalm 95 and Hebrews 3:7-19

Taught Sunday morning, February 22, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


Greater than Great



Moses was defended by God Himself as a faithful servant. Yet our Champion from Hebrews 2 has defeated even greater enemies by Himself in order to establish His own house upon Himself.

Hebrews 3:1-6

Taught Sunday morning, February 15, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


Partaker of Flesh and Blood



While the writer to the Hebrews has already demonstrated from Scripture that the Messiah is greater than angels, His appearance is lower than the angels.  He humbled Himself to partake of flesh and blood to give aid to the children of Abraham – to be their Champion for eternity.

Hebrews 2:5-18

Taught Sunday morning, February 8, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


So Great a Salvation – Spirit



A little review of what we have done to prepare us for wrapping up this mini-series marveling at the great salvation that we have by faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit is the One who seals and applies so many facets of this salvation. And He uses the church to help us understand these and more.

Gospels and Epistles

Taught Sunday morning, February 1, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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So Great a Salvation – Adopted



A parenthesis in our “So Great a Salvation” mini-series, we look at adoption into the family of God.  In Matthew 17, Jesus made an interesting comment to Peter that prompted a squirrel chase that ended in Romans 8. Being sons and daughters of God and joint-heirs with Christ is kinda a big deal. But all of creation yearning for our complete adoption, the redemption of our body should give perspective that this salvation is bigger than we thought.

Gospels and Epistles

Taught Sunday morning, January 25, 2026 by Brad D Harris
(more like Saturday afternoon on YouTube)

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


So Great a Salvation – Part 1



The pastor to the Hebrews writes that we should not neglect “So Great a Salvation.” We look at two of the gracious aspects that make the salvation in Jesus Christ so great – forgiveness and eternal life.

Gospels and Epistles

Taught Sunday morning, January 18, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Greater Than Angels



The writer to the Hebrews elaborates on how the Messiah is so much greater than the created supernatural beings known as angels. Using the Old Testament writings, he shows how certain psalms point out that the Messiah is so much more than just a man.

Hebrews 1:1-14

Taught Sunday morning, January 11, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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God Has Spoken



God has spoken and we have His words. In various ways and in various times, He has revealed Himself through human writers. But in these last days, God has spoken most clearly through His Son – Jesus Christ. Jesus the Son of God surpasses all other revelations because He is superior to all other humans God has or could have used.

Hebrews 1:1-4

Taught Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!