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  • Rebel Without A Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,131 views

    A sermon about the dangers of rebellion.

    “Rebel without a Cause!” 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Wikpedia - Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama ...read more

  • Discernment Camp Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,688 views

    Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

    Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

  • Horse Sense Without The Horse Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,511 views

    We should never assume that common sense is common. We all have gaps in our wisdom spectrum, and we all need to review to stay sharp. Today we will look at four obvious bits of divine advice.

    Horse Sense Without the Horse Proverbs 20:15-18 1. I like horses okay, but they I am not a horse-person. 2. But for much of history, horses were crucial. As a result, we have developed a lot of idioms involving horses. 3. “Many terms and phrases in the English language harken back to a time not ...read more

  • It's An Epidemic

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    This week we are going to look at a hugely important issue that God has laid on my heart: AIDS. We’ll look at this crisis that the church is facing and some ways to respond.

    It’s an Epidemic Matthew 4:23-25 August 10, 2008 A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered, “I don’t know. When he prays He closes his eyes and when he preaches I close mine.” As many of you know, we’ve examining some important issues for our congregation. This ...read more

  • Honor God – He Will Honor You Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2011
     | 8,986 views

    When we need to assemble a new product, we should always go to the 'instructions' and when we need to live worthy of the calling of Christ in our lives... we need to go to the instructions. Paul paints a picture here of how Christ IS the instruction for h

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 5, 2011 Date Preached: August 7, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Honor God – He Will Honor You Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11 [ESV] Introduction: How many people here LOVE to ...read more

  • What The Servant Brings

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Oct 17, 2010
     | 7,574 views

    esus is the Servant of the Servant Songs and He brings position (chosen and predestined); protection; and deliverance. As Christians, we benefit from what the servant brings.

    WHAT THE SERVANT BRINGS Scripture Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction: Isaiah 49 is somewhat cryptic; but with a little bit of study it becomes more easily understandable. Let’s just read the passage and then we will take a look at some other passages that will give us a better understanding ...read more

  • Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,722 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 2:10 (Title and content adapted from Arron Chambers book of same title)

    Sermon for 8/9/2009 on Ephesians 2:10 Remember Who You Are (adapted from Arron Chambers) Introduction: There was a young man at the Monterey Community pool and he was complaining that no young lady would want to date him because he is so skinny and so ordinary. I had to pipe up and say, “No, man ...read more

  • Inconveniencing Ourselves For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 15, 2009
     | 3,688 views

    As the young man in the Gospel was challenged to be inconvenienced to follow Christ, so the challenge to facilitate human development may inconvenience us.

    August 17, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The sure path to eternal life, to enjoying the presence of God continually even before we die, is to imitate Jesus and Mary. They–and Jesus, the source of grace, first of all–are the great examples of bringing the Good that is God into contact with a world that ...read more

  • The God Who Comes To Us Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    Jesus CAME to us... God clothed in human flesh... to offer and provide grace, mercy, forgiveness, salvation and eternal life to all who will accept Him as Savior! Today let's look at the incarnation of God... What it is, what it means and what is its purp

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 9, 2010 Date Preached: August 15, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The God Who Came to Us Text: John 1:1-14 [Read passage here… put on screen when I start!] ETS: John wanted his ...read more

  • He Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 7, 2012
     | 8,490 views

    Why is Jesus Worthy?

    In the good old days the only thing I had to worry about losing, besides my mind, was my keys. To be honest with you, keys are enough of a challenge for me. I can recall, let’s just say, more than once, when my keys were mistakenly locked in our car or in the house. One time I locked myself ...read more

  • Have An Attitude Like Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,394 views

    Palm Sunday(C) - Have a Jesus attitude by sharing in Jesus’ humility. But also rejoice in Jesus’ glory.

    HAVE AN ATTITUDE LIKE JESUS (Outline) April 5, 2009 -- LENT 6 / PALM SUNDAY -- Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO: When we look at our world with a discerning eye we discover constant failures and disappointment. Sin, evil, and wickedness are alive and well in our world today. All of creation is ...read more

  • His Poverty, Our Wealth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 22, 2009
     | 3,997 views

    Ours are uncertain times, like those into which Jesus came. But God in Christ invested for the long haul and pours Himself into something risky. So therefore can we.

    These are uncertain times. And in uncertain times uncertain people do irrational things, destructive things. People who are drifting, people who have no anchor, people who have no center - in uncertain times, such people do things which destroy. The pages of the calendar are turning toward ...read more

  • The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

    The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

  • Gracious Lost People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,590 views

    As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

    Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

  • God Is The Potter We Are The Clay

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,626 views

    We are a creation of God for a specific purpose.

    God Is The Potter We Are The Clay Isaiah 64:8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 8But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. 1. We are a creation of God designed for a specific purpose. Jeremiah 1:5 (King James ...read more