Olive Grove Church

Elders by Pastor Steve Baehr Members who follow the leadership of elders are more easily equipped, motivated, and activated for the work of the ministry. We become an army of effective ministers of the gospel.

The Bride by Pastor Steve Baehr The picture of the church as the Bride of Christ, is the picture of a bride that is loved, provided for, sacrificed for, and invested in. Christ loves his Bride, and he will stop at nothing to provide for her good. https://youtu.be/XE96ZY-AVgE?t=1123

Parables of the Kingdom by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 13:24-58 The hidden truth These parables are not going to be understood by everyone, only by those who are persistent and are willing to follow their King. The disciples are not distinguish from the crowds because they’re smarter, rather, they are giving this understanding because of their persistence in seeking the truth, they want to know the answers, they want to know the truth, and Jesus is willing to give it to them. https://youtu.be/sY-NlAOfMyY?t=1033

The Parable of the Sower by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 12:46-13:23 This parable teaches us that disciples of Jesus, follow Jesus’ commands whether or not they agree, whether or not it is comfortable, whether or not it is popular, whether or not it is costly. They persevere in obedience because they have submitted to Jesus as King. https://youtu.be/5T6U_1f7-ak?t=1642

The sign of Jonah by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 12:38-45 We’ll never follow the signs if we’re unwilling to accept Jesus as our King. If we continue to insist on dual allegiance, no amount of miraculous proof will help us trust in God, but if we are willing to follow the signs, we are going to actually live as though Jesus Christ is the king of our hearts, we will walk away from our idols and pursue discipleship. https://youtu.be/DKIfz_Rtx0o?t=1667

The unforgivable sin by Pastor Steve Baehr. Mathew 12:15-37 If you have scars in your past, sins that you think cannot be forgiven, give Jesus an opportunity to show you that He is gentle, patient, and full of compassion. The only sin that won’t be forgiven is if you run from Jesus. https://youtu.be/3vG1eJnKhoI?t=1608

Deep Soul Rest by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 11:25; 12:1-13. Deep Soul Rest is not demonstrated by a feeling of peace when you are dealing with something you can handle. Someone with Deep Soul Rest can face a mountain of things that they cannot handle, and still be unshakable, because they know that the most important battles in their life are already faced and conquered through the finished work of Jesus Christ. https://youtu.be/9RPhgpJFHUc?t=1237

The Kingdom: Doubting John by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 11:1-24. Is your season of suffering causing you to doubt God? If suffering is what causes John to ask the right questions to receive the evidence in the arguments and have his faith in Christ boaster, then suffering is worth it. Suffering is a tool in God’s hands to strengthen us and to shape us in the image of Christ. https://youtu.be/-6z2v2eMBM4?t=1664

Sheep Among Wolves by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 9:35-10:42 Jesus showed compassion on us when we were sheep without a shepherd, and now we can follow him by having compassion for others. As Christians, we are sheep among wolves, but we are sheep with a good shepherd. https://youtu.be/hM4DJM4TljQ?t=1478

The Kingdom: Authority to Forgive by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 9:1-34 Jesus isn’t just a healer. Jesus isn’t just a teacher. Jesus isn’t just a traditionalist. Jesus is a Savior. All of these other things are helpful but they aren’t our primary need. We need a Savior. https://youtu.be/Bp92as8IqnY?t=1568

The Kingdom: Three reactions to Jesus' Authority by Pastor Steve Baehr. Mathew 8:13-34 In scene 1 and 3, we see two different responses that have one thing in common: following Jesus is too costly. In the second. scene, the disciples in the boat were still misunderstanding, still afraid, but willing to acknowledge Jesus' authority over the situation. If our storm is strong Jesus is stronger. If our sin runs deep, his grace runs deeper. https://youtu.be/FIg6JKYUtsM?t=4

Jesus’ Authority by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 8:1-16 When we ask for healing, we should come to God in faith, but not just in faith that God can perform a miracle, but in faith that if He doesn’t perform a miracle that we want, and at the time that we want it, He is still good, He is still righteous, He is still holy and still compassionate. https://youtu.be/upj6yHsYisU?t=1484

Entering the Kingdom by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 7: 13-29 There is a big difference between knowing God and being known by God. It’s not enough just to acknowledge God, you need God to acknowledge you. It’s not enough to claim that God is your Father, you need God to claim you as an adopted child.... https://youtu.be/OAvTyapGIFw?t=1267 See more

Here's Pastor Steve and his family unboxing their housewarming gift.

The Kingdom: Ask your Father by Pastor Steve Baehr Mathew 7:7-12 When you hit the end of your rope, you’ll stop looking for your own strength to save you, you’ll stop trying to find your identity, your value, and what you can be on your own, because the solution to all these is not a track record, it’s a relationship with our Heavenly Father. https://youtu.be/AFXvTRvJZt0?t=1575