4 Real Church

05/30/2026

A few of the ladies gathered the make some blankets under Judy's guidance. No one finished theirs completly because we got distracted chatting, enjoying the time to fellowship and of course playing with the baby. We missed those of you could not attend and look forward to doing it again so you can join us next time.

05/27/2026

Bible Study 5/27/26
2 Corinthians 2:5 to 3:18

05/06/2026

Bible Study 5/6/26
2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4
HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
• How could you remind yourself to pray this week for Christians who are suffering hardship for their faith?
• What is one interpersonal conflict that you need to try to work out this week, and how can you better seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and direction to do so?

PRAYER PROMPT FOR THE WEEK: As we meditate on this lesson, and this passage of Scripture throughout the remainder of the week, let’s approach it prayerfully:
• Let's thank God for being the "Father of mercies and God of all comfort," and ask Him to open our eyes this week to someone who is hurting, so we can share the same comfort we’ve received from Him.
• Pray for the grace to completely surrender our own strength and self-reliance, asking the Lord to help us trust entirely in Him when we face overwhelming circumstances.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to guide our words and our plans, praying that we would handle interpersonal conflicts with the same sincerity, patience, abundant love, and wisdom that Paul showed to the Corinthian church.

Thanks for joining us, y’all! Be BLESSED and encouraged in the Lord!
4 REAL CHURCH
311 South 5th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

05/01/2026

Sunday's sermon is now up on YouTube.

Welcome To The Family - Week1

04/29/2026

Bible Study 4/29/26
1 Corinthians 16:1-24

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
• How can you improve your attitude or practices in supporting God's work financially?
• What considerations should you keep in mind when planning your giving?
• How can you help the ministry of your local church?

PRAYER PROMPT FOR THE WEEK: As we meditate on this lesson, and this passage of Scripture throughout the remainder of the week, let’s approach it prayerfully:
• Let's ask the Lord to give us a generous heart, praying that He would show us how to be consistent and intentional stewards of the finances, talents, and resources He’s entrusted to us.
• Pray for the courage to walk through the "open doors" God places in front of us, asking the Holy Spirit for the strength to stand firm and not be intimidated when we face adversaries or opposition.
• Ask God to help us perfectly balance truth and grace this week, and throughout our lives, praying that we would stand fast in our faith while ensuring that absolutely everything we do is done in love.

Thanks for joining us, y’all! Be BLESSED and encouraged in the Lord!
4 REAL CHURCH
311 South 5th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

04/28/2026

It’s so easy to get stuck looking backward, isn’t it? We cling to things we wish we could change, replaying them over and over in our minds. It can feel like carrying around a heavy load filled with regret, guilt, and past mistakes—constantly reminding ourselves where we fell short. I’ve felt that weight too, especially in moments when I’ve wished I could go back and make different choices.

But Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13-14 that what’s behind us is meant to stay there. When we fixate on the past, it can keep us from growing and moving into what God has ahead for us. There’s real freedom in letting go of what’s behind and reaching forward to what’s in front of us, just as Paul describes.

God invites us to keep moving forward—to pursue the purpose He’s set before us. That doesn’t mean we ignore what we’ve learned, but it does mean we stop allowing the past to shape our future. We are also reminded in Isaiah 43:18-19 that there’s something new and greater ahead, waiting for those who are willing to leave the old behind.

So let’s keep moving forward into the new things God has prepared, without letting past regrets or mistakes hold us back!

04/22/2026

Bible Study 4/22/26
1 Corinthians 15:35-58

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
• What can you do now to be better prepared to share hope with a person who experiences the loss of a loved one in the future?

PRAYER PROMPT FOR THE WEEK: As we meditate on this lesson, and this passage of Scripture throughout the remainder of the week, let’s approach it prayerfully:
• Let's thank Jesus for overcoming death and giving us the ultimate victory over sin and the grave, asking Him to fill our hearts with the joyful hope of our future resurrection, and to remove all fear.
• Pray for anyone in our church family who is currently grieving the loss of a loved one, asking the Holy Spirit to comfort them with the absolute certainty that we will see our beloved fellow believers again.
• Ask the Lord for the strength and endurance to be steadfast and immovable, praying that He would help us to abound in His work, fully confident that our labor for Him is never in vain, and that we would continue to work to spread this message of hope in Jesus and win as many lost souls to Christ as we can.

Thanks for joining us, y’all! Be BLESSED and encouraged in the Lord!

4 REAL CHURCH
311 South 5th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

04/17/2026

Join us this Sunday at 10:30am for some great music and ministry with Big Mo!

04/15/2026

Bible Study 4/15/26
1 Corinthians 15:1-34

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
• How would you counsel a Christian who was falling in with the wrong crowd?
• How can you incorporate the truth of Christ's resurrection into your witness to others?

PRAYER PROMPT FOR THE WEEK: As we meditate on this lesson, and this passage of Scripture throughout the remainder of the week, let’s approach it prayerfully:
• Let's thank God for the undeniable truth of the resurrection and the grace that has saved us, asking Him to help us hold firmly to the gospel no matter what the culture around us says.
• Pray that the reality of eternity and our future resurrection would change the way we live today, giving us hope in our daily struggles and boldness in our witness.
• Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom in our relationships, that we would guard our hearts against "bad company" that might corrupt our faith, and instead be a light to those who desperately need the hope of Jesus.

Thanks for joining us, y’all! Be BLESSED and encouraged in the Lord!
4 REAL CHURCH
311 South 5th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

04/08/2026

Bible Study 4/8/26
1 Corinthians 14:26-40

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS:
• What can you do on Saturday to help you prepare for the worship service you’ll attend on Sunday?
• How can you better encourage, and participate in, uplifting and orderly worship in your church each week?

PRAYER PROMPT FOR THE WEEK: As we meditate on this lesson, and this passage of Scripture throughout the remainder of the week, let’s approach it prayerfully:
• Let's ask the Lord to help us come to our worship services prepared to contribute by bringing a heart that is focused and ready to encourage and build up our brothers and sisters in Christ.
• Pray that our church gatherings would always reflect the peace, the direction, and the character of God, and that the Holy Spirit would help us to exercise our spiritual gifts with maturity, love, and self-control.
• Ask God to reveal any ways that we might be causing distractions or disorder in our own lives or in the church, and pray for the wisdom to make the necessary changes in our attitudes and actions so that we can do all things decently and in order for the advancement of God’s kingdom and for the edification of the Body of Christ.

Thanks for joining us, y’all! Be BLESSED and encouraged in the Lord!

4 REAL CHURCH
311 South 5th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577