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  • Kiss The Wave Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 781 views

    This sermon emphasizes that trials and obstacles are not enemies but opportunities to deepen faith and trust in God, as He uses adversity to transform lives, shape spiritual maturity, and showcase His redemptive power.

    Kiss the Wave Exodus 14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way” With approximately 120 billion neurons, each capable of forming 10,000 or more synapses, the human brain is a marvel of divine craftsmanship. King David’s ...read more

  • Storms Can Be Tools, Be Of Good Cheer.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2018
     | 10,343 views

    Don't let life throw you! Be of good cheer, storms can be tools in the hand of a mighty God to stretch your faith. This storm is a great opportunity for you and for others.

    BE OF GOOD CHEER! DON’T LET THIS THROW YOU! STORMS ARE TOOLS --- IN THE STORM: FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. Our enemy has a tool box he uses against God’s people. Some of his tools are depression, discouragement, quitting, hatred, ...read more

  • The Redeeming Work Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,199 views

    One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. Christ made the opportunity of salvation a reality through His atoning sacrifice and triumphant resurrection.

    The Redeeming work of God Ephesians 1: 7-10 Our text today deals with the present aspect of our salvation and the provision of Christ which secured salvation for humanity. One cannot examine the gracious provision of salvation apart from the finished work of Christ. The Father had a plan that ...read more

  • The Danger Of Ignoring True Prophetic Voices Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 319 views

    1 Kings 22 is a powerful call to discernment and obedience. Ahab had every opportunity to escape death—but he ignored the one voice that could have saved him.

    THE DANGER OF IGNORING TRUE PROPHETIC VOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Amos 3:7; Proverbs 14:12; Hebrews 3:15; Jeremiah 23:16-17 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 22 closes the first book of Kings with a sobering account of King Ahab’s final ...read more

  • Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 323 views

    Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

    Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

  • Why I Believe In Heaven

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,422 views

    I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

  • A Fresh Start!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,023 views

    Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

    A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

  • The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,561 views

    Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

    We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

  • God's Love For Us Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2015
     | 8,348 views

    God has given us His Spirit to dwell within us forever, to show us what love is, and the Spirit loves those who are unlovable ... we just respond to His calling. So, how much energy do we waste holding onto anger and malice?

    God’s Love for Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 10 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction - For us, there can be no test greater than how we handle the word of God -- It is where our promise is; and where we must be prepared to lead others to - Who is within us? -- Romans 8:9, “You, however, ...read more

  • This Hope Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,786 views

    We can’t waste our time worrying about what people say about us who don’t know us, because scripture teaches it is because they don’t know Him! When we know that the Hope of Glory is Christ is us we behave differently.

    1 John 3:1-3 (NKJV) “This Hope” January 21, 2024 John begins passage with a question that we all must consider. What manner of love is this? Because Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...” John tells us that We have heard this same message ...read more

  • Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014
     | 10,400 views

    Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

  • Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

    In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

  • Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 2,739 views

    1 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    Background: This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane. The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus ...read more

  • Eternal Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    What happens when you die? Jesus gives us an answer

    39. Who is Jesus? June 05th, 2011 Eternal Consequence As we continue through the life of Jesus we are going to see the second of two parables Jesus tells in Luke 16. The first showed us how we can use our money to go to heaven, the second shows us how to use our money to go to hell. So in one ...read more

  • If I Only Had A Friend

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

    I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more