Ordination: The Appointing of those Called to Pastor Christ's Church
Pastor Chase offers an explanation of what Biblical ordination is, what our process at Oak Park is for ordination, and a preview of our coming ordination service....
The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus’ Summons to be His Kingdom People
This past Sunday we finished a five-month journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This whole section of Matthew’s Gospel (chap. 5...
A Guide For Praying and Fasting
As we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday this Holy Week, take this guide to prayer and fasting and use it to shape your time before God as you pray and fast....
New Song at Oak Park: He Will Hold Me Fast
This Sunday at Oak Park we'll be singing a new song; He Will Hold Me Fast. This old hymn was originally written in the late 1800’s by Ada Habershon, a personal friend of Charles Spurgeon. Though lost to most hymnals, in 2013 it was rediscovered by Matt Merker, a worship leader at Capital Hill Baptist Church. I hope this song ministers to your heart as we add it to our worship repertory. Please enjoy the links and listen a few times this week to prepare your hearts and minds to sing this new song Sunday....
Why Do We Recite The Apostles Creed?
Oak Park Baptist Church occasionally uses the apostles creed in our worship. Here's why. ...
