Olivet Baptist Church

Olivet Baptist Church We exist to help you follow Jesus. Glorify God means we exalt Christ by the way that we live and by what we do.

Olivet Baptist exists to to glorify God as fully devoted followers of Jesus who equip others to do the same so that the gospel may reach the world. In Eph. 1:11-12, Paul says, “In Christ we were also chosen… in order that we… might be for the praise of His glory.”

Fully devoted follower of Jesus means we view Christ not just as Savior but also Lord. The Bible is our authority, conscience, and gu

ide in all things. We walk in obedience to God’s Word by knowing and obeying the commands that He has clearly laid out in Scripture not because they save us but because we love Him, and love always leads to action. Equip others means the church is the training ground for believers. Eph. 4:12-13 says that the church is to “equip the saints for the work of the ministry and to build up the body of Christ, until we reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.” God designed believers to do life with one another, to encourage and build one another up, to admonish and edify one another, to equip and train each other. We need each other; let us not forsake meeting together (Hebrews 10:25). Advance the gospel to the world means we seek to put Christ on display to every nation and preach the good news of Christ to people in every place. Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He commissioned His disciples, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you.” (Matt. 28:19-20) Advancing the gospel to the world is engaging the lost and sharing with them who Christ is and what He has done for them

For more information about Olivet, visit: https://olivetbaptistnc.org

06/18/2026

Thursday, June 18th
Day 3: Your Future Glory Awaits

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Devotional: One day you will have a glorified, resurrected body like Christ's. You won’t be a ghost. Not an abstract spirit. But a real, physical, imperishable body that will never age, decay, or die. You'll recognize loved ones in heaven. You'll bear the perfect image of God, free from sin's corruption. This isn't wishful thinking—it's the guaranteed promise of Jesus' resurrection. Just as a seed must die before producing a plant, your physical death is simply preparation for resurrection glory. This truth should transform how you view aging, illness, and even death itself. Your current body is temporary; your future body is eternal. Live today with your eyes fixed on that coming transformation, not the temporary struggles of this fading world.

06/17/2026

Wednesday, June 17th
Day 2: Life Has Meaning Because He Rose

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

Devotional: Paul's message is stark: if Christ hasn't risen, we should just "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die." Without resurrection, suffering is meaningless, sacrifice is foolish, and morality is arbitrary. But because Jesus conquered death, everything changes. Your trials have purpose. Your obedience matters eternally. The struggles you face aren't pointless—they're shaping you for eternity. Are you wasting your life being entertained by the very things Christ died for? Sin isn’t a harmless diversion. It's what Jesus defeated once and for all on the cross. Wake up from spiritual slumber. Come to your senses. Your life has eternal significance because the tomb is empty.

Sign up for our Vacation Bible School, June 22nd-26th. 9:00 am-12:00 noon.
06/17/2026

Sign up for our Vacation Bible School, June 22nd-26th. 9:00 am-12:00 noon.

Journey through Ireland in Emerald Crossing, where Psalm 23 comes to life! Kids will explore God as Shepherd, Guide, Comforter, Provider, and King through David’s story, hands-on activities, and apologetics. From Donegal’s green pastures to Dublin’s Viking history, each day reveals ho...

06/16/2026

Tuesday, June 16th
Day 1: The Supernatural Foundation of Faith

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Devotional: Christianity is not a philosophy or social club—it's rooted in the supernatural reality of Christ's resurrection. When we claim to follow Jesus, we're declaring belief in the miraculous: a virgin birth, a sinless life, and a bodily resurrection. Yet how often do we live as though God still performs miracles today? We pray without expecting answers. We solve problems with human wisdom alone. Today, examine your faith honestly. Have you settled for a "watered-down" version of Christianity that's comfortable but powerless? The same God who raised Jesus from the dead is alive and active in your life. Don't just believe the resurrection happened—believe it changes everything about how you live today.

06/14/2026
06/13/2026

Saturday, June 13th
Day 5: Living Resurrection Reality
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34; Colossians 3:1-4

Devotional: The question isn't whether you believe in the resurrection—it's whether the world knows you believe it. Does your life reflect that Jesus is alive? Do your words, your work ethic, your family relationships, your response to suffering testify to a living Savior? Too many believers waste their days on trivial pursuits, complaints, and criticisms. But we're called to redeem the time—to walk with God and fulfill His mission of making disciples.

The resurrection isn't just Sunday celebration; it's Monday-through-Saturday transformation. Stop focusing on everyone else's
failures and focus on your walk with God. Stop living as though this world is all there is. Christ is alive. He's coming back. And until then, every moment matters for eternity.

Reflection: If someone observed your life this week, would they conclude you serve a risen Savior? What one change could you make today to better reflect resurrection reality to those around you?

06/12/2026

Friday, June 12th
Day 4: The Reigning Victor
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:19-23

Devotional: Jesus isn't nervously hoping things work out. He's seated at the Father's right hand—the highest throne in the universe—reigning as victor over sin and death. History is moving toward His complete victory, when every enemy will be subdued and placed under His feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death itself.

The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to you today. You're not fighting for victory; you're fighting from victory. Christ has already won.
This changes everything. You don't face your day wondering if God is in control. He is. You don't wonder if righteousness will ultimately triumph. It will. The resurrected, reigning Jesus guarantees it.

Reflection: What "enemies" in your life—fear, anxiety, addiction, despair—need to be
surrendered to the reigning King? How does Christ's current victory impact your present battles?

06/11/2026

Thursday, June 11th
Day 3: Hope Beyond the Present
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:18-23; John 5:28-29

Devotional: Without resurrection, human existence is like a bird flying briefly through a lighted hall before disappearing into eternal darkness. If this life is all there is, we are "of all men the most to be pitied." But Christ is risen—the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Just as the firstfruits guaranteed the coming harvest in ancient Israel, Jesus' resurrection guarantees yours.

Death is not a period but a comma. Your loved ones who died in Christ haven't perished; they've simply fallen asleep, awaiting the great awakening. This hope isn't escapism—it's fuel for today. When you know resurrection is coming, you can face valleys without despair, endure suffering without losing heart, and invest in eternal things rather than temporary pleasures.

Reflection: Does your life reflect belief in resurrection and eternity? How would believing in guaranteed future resurrection change your priorities today?

06/10/2026

Wednesday, June 10th
Day 2: Forgiveness Secured
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19; Romans 4:25

Devotional: "If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." These sobering words reveal the stakes of resurrection. Without Easter Sunday, Good Friday would be humanity's ultimate tragedy—a good man dying with our sins still upon us.

But Christ was "delivered for our offenses and raised for our justification." The resurrection is God's signature of acceptance on the payment Jesus made. Your sins aren't merely covered; they're cast as far as east is from west, drowned in the sea of forgetfulness, made white as snow. This isn't wishful thinking—it's resurrection reality. Stop carrying what Christ has already carried away. The empty tomb declares you are forgiven, fully and finally.

Reflection: Are you living in the freedom of forgiveness, or are you still mentally rehearsing past sins? How would your day change if you truly believed you're not "still in your sins"?

Address

7893 Monbo Road
Catawba, NC
28609

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+18284783118

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Olivet Baptist Church posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category