Garden Oaks Baptist Church Podcast

Why "Following Your Heart" Is Dangerous

"Follow your heart" sounds wise — but is it? In this Sunday's sermon, we trace this phrase back to Jean-Jacques Rousseau and examine its three core claims: that your inner self is trustworthy, that repression is harmful, and that authenticity is the path to freedom.📖 Proverbs 3:5–8📖 Jeremiah 17:9

Do All Paths Lead to God?

In a world that celebrates every spiritual journey equally, some questions still deserve a closer look. Have you ever stopped to really think it through? In this sermon, we take an honest and loving look at what the Bible has to say.

"God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle" | What Does the Bible Say?

We've all repeated things that sounded right, felt right, and came from a good place. But good intentions don't make something true. This week we take the commonly held belief that God will not give you more than you can handle, and open God's Word to see what Scripture actually says.

Words Can't Hurt Me | The True Power of What You Say

Sticks and stones hurt...but so do words. We lied to ourselves with that old saying. The things people say about us don't just sting — they can stick with us. And the things we say to others have real consequences. Let's talk about the real weight of what we say.

Does the Bible Target LGBTQ+ People?

Does the Bible actually target LGBTQ+ people? In this sermon, we dive deep into Scripture to explore what the Bible truly says — and what it means for the Church today. Join us for an honest, thoughtful, and grace-filled conversation.