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  • Are You Righteous Or Religious

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 28, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    Dr. Martin Luther King "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain". Righteousness is the quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable “behavior that is morally justifiable or right.”

    Are You Righteous or Religious? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A couple of weeks ago I did a message titled “What Kind of Spirit do you Have”? I love how God sends and uses confirmation. My brother Mark also has been dealing with something very similar and dealing with the ...read more

  • Pure In Heart: Defined Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,532 views

    In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

    Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

  • To Judge Or Not To Judge; That Is The Question

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Passing judgment has a completely negative connotation to it. But there is such a big misunderstanding about this subject that

    TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE; THAT IS THE QUESTION INTRODUCTION: “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. It’s like our trump card. Whenever we hear someone addressing a sin in our life we want to ...read more

  • David’s Call & Anointing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,152 views

    There are two great days in a person’s life: the day we are born and the day we discover why. We look at Samuel’s recovery, David & Saul contrasted, and the 7 aspects of “David’s Call & Anointing.”

    DAVID’S CALL & ANOINTING 1 Sam. 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. 2. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one ...read more

  • Peace At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 374 views

    The Heart of Christmas: Peace proclaims that true, lasting peace is not found in circumstances but is announced at the manger, accomplished at the cross, and displayed through God’s reconciled people who live as peacemakers in a broken world through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Christmas—with all its tinsel, decorations, presents, food, and gatherings with family and friends—is truly a remarkable time of year. For a moment, it almost feels as though we are being invited to step outside the weight of our daily realities and taste the love and joy we long ...read more

  • Marks Of The People Of God (1 Peter 2:9-12) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 20,384 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-12

    Marks of the People of God But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not ...read more

  • Wash Your Heart

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,940 views

    The Pharisees accuse Jesus and His Disciples of breaking traditions

    Wash Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 When the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse’s house to anoint a king for Israel, we are told that the Lord said to Samuel… 1 Samuel 16:7 "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for ...read more

  • Jesus' Classroom

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,154 views

    Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

    Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

  • He Is Able

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 33,298 views

    No matter what you’re going through... He is Able!

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES to Matthew 19 and Ephesians 3 1. Some things just seem impossible: I mean way out there! a. We look at it. We measure it up. We Estimate… b. Yup… that’s IMPOSSIBLE alright. Not gonna happen! c. Like the Broncos winning another Super Bowl! Just kidding. 2. According to Webster, ...read more

  • Beat Them Up For Me Lord Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014
     | 5,939 views

    A study of Psalm 10 verses 1 through 18

    Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Beat Them Up For Me Lord 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the ...read more

  • Loving One Another With Modesty

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,137 views

    This lesson challenges you to ask yourself the hard questions about why you wear what you wear

    This morning I will be speaking on the subject of modesty. This is an important topic that affects EVERY person here in some way, but it is unfortunately at times a divisive topic, especially when considering specific applications. My prayer for the lesson this morning is that we understand what ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,761 views

    Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

  • Born With A Wooden Spoon

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2019
     | 3,344 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 10: 1- 18

    Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Born with a wooden spoon 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the greedy and ...read more

  • Get Up And Call On Your God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,953 views

    I tell you there comes a time in your life when none and nothing can save you but ONLY GOD. Amen. God meets you personally and His ears are inclined to your pleas when you shut the doors for prayer!

    Get up and call on your god! Jonah 1:6 The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.” 1) SURROUNDED BY STORM Jonah 1: 4 Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that ...read more

  • The Church, A Beautiful Bride

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,540 views

    The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

    The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more