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As we celebrate Easter, we turn to Paul’s famous speech in Athens. At the heart of his message was the bold proclamation that Jesus had died and been raised to life. Resurrection was not a popular idea in the ancient world, yet Paul made it central to his preaching. In this message, we take a closer look at why the Resurrection still matters in a world that continues to reject its claims.

Why the resurrection matters for today (Acts 17:16-34) - Bent Oak Church As we celebrate Easter, we take a look at Paul's famous speech in Athens. At the center of his message was the proclamation that Jesus had died and been raised. But the resurrection was not a popular idea in the ancient world. Still, Paul made it the focus of his preaching. We take a closer

Join us for Good Friday service at 5:30 pm for a simple time of worship, communion, and reflection.

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Acts 15 contains one of the clearest and most powerful pictures of church unity, yet in that same chapter, Luke records one of the New Testament’s most ordinary disagreements. We explore what led to the split between Paul and Barnabas and consider how their story shapes the way we think about conflict, calling, and the work God continues to do in His church.

Division and Contradiction (Acts 15:36-16:5) - Bent Oak Church Acts 15 contains one of the greatest depictions of church unity yet; Luke includes in the same chapter one of the most trivial disagreements of the New Testament. We look at what caused the separation between Paul and Barnabas and recognize how it helps us think about our own church experiences and....

Due to snow and unsafe road conditions, there will be no service this Sunday, January 25th.

Stay safe and warm!

In thinking about and praying about Linda's funeral this weekend, I've been relistening to her Immanuel testimony from 2017. I think you would find it meaningful and a testimony of who we all knew Linda to be.

Immanuel: Linda Bates - Bent Oak Church Linda Bates shares her story of how God revealed himself through faithfulness and healing.

Recorded between the dramatic scenes of Saul’s conversion and Peter’s calling to Cornelius are two unexpected miracles and a small detail about Peter’s accommodations in Joppa. These stories play no major role in the plot of Acts, so why has Luke decided to place them between such major turning points?

Peter Ministers to the Unexpected (Acts 9:32-43) - Bent Oak Church Recorded between the dramatic scenes of Saul's conversion and Peter's calling to Cornelius are two unexpected miracles and a small detail about Peter's accommodations in Joppa. These stories play no major role in the plot of Acts, so why has Luke decided to place them between such major turning poin...

Join us at 6:30 PM tonight as Pastor Chase resumes our midweek series with a look at the historical backgrounds of the New Testament church.

We’d love for you to be part of this time of teaching and reflection.
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As Peter and John’s preaching began to draw a crowd in the temple, they were arrested and questioned. But Peter was not intimidated. He spoke the truth with a boldness and clarity that astonished the leaders. As we study the passage, we discover how it encourages us to live and speak today by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Speaking the Truth with Boldness (Acts 4:1-22) - Bent Oak Church As Peter and John's preaching began to draw a crowd in the temple, the Jewish rulers had them arrested and questioned. But Peter was not intimidated. He spoke the truth with a boldness and clarity that astonished the leaders. As we study the passage, we discover how it encourages us to live and spea...

Join us on Good Friday at 6pm for a time of reflection and communion.

Good Friday Communion Service - Bent Oak Church Join us for communion and reflections on Christ's suffering and death. Together, we will prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday.

The religious leaders sought Jesus’ death, but they lacked the authority to carry out the sentence. They needed Rome. So, they handed Jesus over to Pilate. His death came as the leaders of the world united around His ex*****on. In this sermon, we take a closer look at Jesus’ interrogation before Pilate and Herod Antipas.

Jesus Before Pilate and Herod (Luke 23:1-25) - Bent Oak Church The religious leaders sought Jesus's death, but they didn't have the power to carry out that sentence. They needed Rome. So they handed Jesus over to Pilate. Jesus's death came as the leaders of the world coalesced around his ex*****on. We take a closer look at Jesus's interrogation before Pilate an...

Bent Oak Service Canceled Today

Unfortunately, the parking lot at the church is covered in ice. For safety, we think it best to cancel today's service.

This change will also impact our planned new member class. Here are the updated dates.
- New Member Class: Sunday, February 23, after service
- Church Business Meeting: Sunday, March 2, after service

The Chief Priests and elders sent spies to trap Jesus with their questions. They appeared to be sincere, but Jesus saw through their questions. He answered them with remarkable insight and then turned the crowd’s attention to an image of true sincerity. We take a closer look at how our own lives can be disguised by false sincerity.

Disguised in Sincerity (Luke 20:19-31:4) - Bent Oak Church The Chief Priests and elders sent spies to trap Jesus with their questions. They appeared to be sincere, but Jesus saw through their questions. He answered them with remarkable insight and then turned the crowd's attention to an image of true sincerity. We take a closer look at how our own lives can...