Sermons on Oak Lawn:

You Must Know The Thresher Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled By Trouble? Do A Defrag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

I use butter, egg, tea bag... What does heat do to these? Trouble is a part of living, what we do with trouble can make a difference. As on the computer sometimes we need to do a defrag.

WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... DO A DEFRAG... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use three items: BUTTER... A HARD BOILED EGG... BAG OF COFFEE... I bring out one at a time... We discuss what heat does to each BEWARE: SLOW SMOTHERING... a slow threat to our enviromental threat KUDZU: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So You Are A King? A King Of What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

I use a puppet... We desire to be the King? King of what? David's call required patience and learning to rely on the spirit, not the flesh.

KING OF WHAT? THE BATTLE OF THE HEART... THE BATTLE OF THE FLESH VS THE SPIRIT... I WAITED ALL THIS TIME FOR THIS? KING OF THE ROCKS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a PUPPET to the pulpit with me...controlled by another... TEXT: Galatians 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If God Is With Us Then Show Me A Sign Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth with this individual I learned that she was an atheis

Finding God at Christmas “If God is with us, then Show me a Sign” Matthew 1:18-23 I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty From Ashes Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God's nature dictates that he transform our lives from brokenness to strength. We see this illustrated in three stories from Matthew 8

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way” Mark Twain I heard the story of a missionary in California’s early days who gave a bible to a native Chief. Three weeks later the Chief came back and handed the Bible back to the missionary. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013

God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Give Thanks

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

Thanking God for all things.

The Bible tells us to give thanks Charles Dickens said,, we should set aside one day a year to complain, and give thanks 364 Turn to 1 chronicles 16:7-12,,,,, key verse 8 why give thanks? Psalm 106:1 106 Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Not Many Fathers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2015

This is a FATHER'S DAY LESSON, but can be used any time... It is an illustrated lesson and will need some preparation.

NOT MANY FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Exo. 20:12 HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith With Works

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 27, 2015

A comparative of the life works of King Saul and the life works of King David, in the faith of Christ Jesus, in the will of God.

FAITH WITH WORKS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 27, 2015) “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of so little faith? (St. Matthew 6:30; St. Luke 12:28, King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28

Denomination: Friends

Introduction Sermon - Colossians Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 19, 2012

Paul writes a tremendous teaching letter to the believers in Colossae, but it carries transcendent truth to this day... let’s look at an overview of what He has to say in this GREAT letter by the Apostle Paul!

Colossians Overview September 19, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians 1-4 (Overview/Introductory Sermon/Teaching) Colossians 1:23 [NLT] 23But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart's Desire

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012

Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4

Denomination: Anglican

The Arrogance Of Man Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016

Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Spirit Speaks Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

the Bible says the Holy Spirit will, if we will let Him, live within us.

My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judge Shamgar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2018

The verse does not state that Shamgar was in fact a judge, but that he also delivered Israel. Therefore, his activity was similar to that of the judges.

Chapter 14 The Judge Shamgar [Judges 3.31] http://theperiodofthejudges.yolasite.com Scripture 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Commentary 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming My Mountain

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2025

We can live daily in peace. God called Moses at 80, Caleb was called at 85, Abraham at 75 and 100, We need to claim divine peace and protection. That mountain belongs to us.

WHOLLY FOLLOWED: CLAIMING MY MOUNTAIN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHY IS IT: THERE WILL BE PEACE? WHY NOT ACCEPT PEACE NOW? I am so tired and so weary, but I must go along, ‘til the Lord comes and calls , calls me away, oh, yes. Well the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12-15, John 14:27, Joshua 14:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God