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  • Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

  • The Lifestyle Of Christ Followers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    As Christ followers Paul instructs us how to walk and life a Christ honoring life. There are certain things we are to "put off" and certain things we are to "put on."

    The Lifestyle of Christ Followers Ephesians 4:25-32 For all Christ followers the Bible sets certain standards of living. Ephesians 5:15 says, “Be careful how you walk – not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.” When walking it is important to see ...read more

  • How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 45,192 views

    Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

  • A False Sense Of Security

    Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,964 views

    It’s easy to adopt our society’s methods of security. Making comparisons, money and wealth, Military might. It’s much harder to acknowledge God’s role in providing freedom from anxiety and fear.

    False Security Amos 6:1-14 Security. Everyone naturally wants to be safe and secure. We want to be protected from home invaders, hunger, financial loss, spiraling medical costs, fraudsters and suspect businesses etc. According to a recent poll of 997 adults (for Britain’s Woolwich building ...read more

  • Security Screens

    Contributed by W F on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    In a world of affluence, crime, war and terrorism, where can we find real and lasting security?

    INTRODUCTION Security. Everyone naturally wants to be safe and secure. We want to be protected from home invaders, hunger, financial loss, spiraling medical costs, fraudsters and suspect businesses etc. According to a recent poll of 997 adults (for Britain’s Woolwich building society), 34 per ...read more

  • Marriage Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on marriage.

    Scripture Have I told you the story about how Eileen and I met and got married? I came to this country in 1983 to study at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. During the summer break between my second and third year at seminary, I met Eileen on August 3, 1985. It was a beautiful ...read more

  • Are We Sparks, Flames, Or Fires? Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,794 views

    Refinement is a process. My word is like fire declares the Lord. Were are you at in your walk?

    Allan Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org April 15, 2008 Are WE SPARKS….FLAMES….OR FIRES This morning we will find out where we are in our walk in sanctification. Today we have a challenge, a challenge to be a consuming fire Christian of God in faith of our service to the Lord Jesus ...read more

  • God Hears And Answers Earnest Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    How many churches band together to reach their community by having an all night prayer service! Prayer is VITAl to our survival as believers and to our fellowship! If we are to reach our community for Christ, we must start on our knees! And when we pray f

    Date Written: October 1, 2010 Date Preached: October 3, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching our Community Sermon Title: God Hears & Answers Earnest Prayer Sermon Text: Acts 12:5-17 MPT: God heard and answered the earnest prayers of the church for the ...read more

  • Jesus: Better Than Our Human Potential Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2012
     | 5,543 views

    For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

    JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL HEBREWS 2:5-2:18 BIG IDEA: For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. It ...read more

  • What The Resurrection Means For You Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,518 views

    What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

    1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

  • Marriage Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,226 views

    As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us examine marriage.

    Scripture Have I told you the story about how Eileen and I met and got married? I came to this country in 1983 to study at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. During the summer break between my second and third year at seminary, I met Eileen on August 3, 1985. It was a beautiful ...read more

  • Dimly Seeing God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,232 views

    In our study tonight Jesus is drawing to a close His teaching for His disciples. The hour is at hand and His arrest is in the very near future! The disciples have a sense that something is going on, but their spiritual perception is dim and limited.

    31 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 33 Peter said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death." 34 ...read more

  • Responsibilities Of Children

    Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019
     | 7,656 views

    If we take a close look at the state of the traditional family as we enter the twenty-first century, it would not be far from the mark to ask ourselves, "Who's minding the store?"

    Responsibilities Of Children Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

  • Spiritual Spinach

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 1, 2016
     | 16,487 views

    What spinach did for Popeye physically is what God can do for us spiritually. However, that doesn’t mean it will be instantaneous like Popeye's reaction; but it will be supernatural nonetheless. Let's see how we can get some of God's spiritual spinach.

    SPIRITUAL SPINACH Isaiah 40:27-31 Popeye. What spinach did for Popeye physically is what God can do for us spiritually. Now, I need to incorporate a disclaimer here: just because the Lord is the source of supernatural power doesn’t mean there’s going to be an instantaneous reaction ...read more

  • Love & Marriage Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,854 views

    Jacob’s family life is almost continual strife. As great Jacob became, he will see him transform before our eyes in the weeks to come. From a scheming manipulator to a humbled man, Jacob transforms by the grace of God.

    We continue our series, My Crazy Family, only it is the Tailgate edition. It gets even crazier today. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob is a complex character – he’s truly a piece of work. For much of his life, this much was true of Jacob – Jacob always put Jacob first in every area ...read more