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  • The Body Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    A sermon no 1 in a series comparing the body of christ to a giraffe - this one is the head of the giraffe which covers leadership.

    The Church :-Readings Psalm 132. 1 Corinthians chapter 12 The giraffe - Once Mr. Topsey and Mr. Turvey decided that the giraffe had it’s problems it was very vulnerable to attack - it’s neck was too long and it’s head was ridiculous - - Lions could easily attack it - it could ...read more

  • Three Plus One Equals Infinity Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    Dramatic monologue, done as if I were Daniel, reporting on his three friends in the fiery furnace. Focus on spiritual identity in a power-hungry world.

    (Singing) “When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, His grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply. The flame shall not hurt thee, He only designs thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.” Whew! Does it seem hot in here to you? Does it feel as though the very fires of hell are about ...read more

  • Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 41,599 views

    It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

    FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

  • "Parables”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,359 views

    July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

    July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

  • Praying With Joy! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 36,240 views

    Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of gladiators, chariots, & palaces. But we’re not going to stop at the coliseum or ...read more

  • Can You Be Intelligent And Not Believe In Evolution?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 277 ratings
     | 9,061 views

    A consideration of the intellectual difficulties with the theory of evolution.

    It was voted by the Associated Press to be the top story of 1999: the Kansas Board of Education’s decision to de-emphasize some aspects of the teaching of evolution in Kansas’ schools set off a firestorm of controversy. >>>”Events began in 1995, when the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) ...read more

  • To Reclaim Our Heritage

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 27,100 views

    Are you aware that America is in a cultural civil war? This message suggests 5 things that we can do to reclaim the heritage that is ours as Christians.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Are you aware that America is in a cultural civil war? William Bennett, former head of the U.S. Dept. of Education, wrote, "America is engaged in an on going & intensifying cultural war. Over ...read more

  • What Is That In Your Hand? Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    Whenever God asks a question, we should give careful attention to why he asks . . . . and to what we answer

    The Questions of God: “What Is That In Your Hand?” Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:2 Intro: A week ago today, over a hundred kids and adults from OBF got back from the annual Tennessee Trek camping experience. Over the course of that week, many of the campers and staff experienced the ...read more

  • Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

    Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

  • Unlimited Grace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,788 views

    God’s grace toward us is unlimited.

    Unlimited Grace Today we continue our series of messages on the topic of "grace". At root, the question we’re examining is "how can we know God?" How do we bridge the chasm between ourselves and our Creator? Given the fact of our sin and our guilt; and the fact of God’s perfect justice and ...read more

  • Who Cares?

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001
    based on 410 ratings
     | 19,990 views

    Real Christians display real love to those who need it most.

    Introduction Kitty Genovese Story At about 3:20 a.m. on March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old manager of a bar in Queens, New York, returned to her quiet residential neighborhood, parked her car in a lot adjacent to her apartment building, and began to walk the 30 yards through the lot to ...read more

  • Is Your Quiver Full?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,369 views

    How valuable are children to you?

    Is Your Quiver Full? I must admit this is one of the hardest messages that I have ever brought because I have struggled with this over the years. In fact, as a grandfather of five, I have had second thoughts about what I taught for years about birth control. I even offered to pay for my ...read more

  • Untangling Tongues Series

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    Tongues - removiung the mystery - looking biblically

    Untangling Tongues – No. 4 in the series on Kingdom power. 1 Cor 14 Spiritual Gifts – tools for the task of mission. Not something that we might enjoy for ourselves, but necessities for the challenge, task & opportunities that God has placed before us as His church. They are not rewards. They ...read more

  • Don't Get Him Angry

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    Your temple needs attention.

    DON’T GET HIM ANGRY! John 2:12-25 S: Worship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: THE TEMPLE DEMANDS ATTENTION. YOUR TEMPLE DEMANDS ATTENTION. ?: Why? Why do we do it? KW: Issues TS: Because the temple demands attention, we will find in John 2:12-25 three issues that must be dealt with. The ____ ...read more

  • Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more