O'Quinn Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Gerald A Greenlee Jr
The world measures greatness by the height of our ascension, while the Kingdom measures greatness by the depths of our descension.
James says that we can learn to exercise patience by looking at: 1. The Lord’s Coming 2. The Lord’s Work 3. The Lord’s People 4. The Lord’s Prophets
While our culture tells us that we need more, James warns us against gaining temporal riches at the expense of eternal loss.
While we might be tempted to ask God why He allows us to go through various difficulties, James reminds us of the benefits of trials.
Have you ever wondered why people in the Bible seem to be extraordinary? Listen in as we consider part of the reason some Christians seem to be second milers.
In the story or Hannah, we see a dramatic road to motherhood. Hannah was: Barren Belittled Broken Believing Blessed However what stands out most in her story is how she gave her son back to the Lord. We learn that God gives us children to give back to Him.
Why is Philadelphia called the faithful church & what is the door that God opened to them? Listen as we examine what Christ sees in His church at Philadelphia.
What leads to good & biblical stewardship? We need: 1. Proper Perspective 2. Proper Attitude 3. Proper Planning 4. Proper Proportion
The grave was a reason for the Jewish leaders to celebrate & the disciples to fear, but an empty tomb interrupted the funeral, the Jews victory, & the disciple's lives.
Why did the people in Jerusalem move from worshiping Jesus to pouring our their wrath on Him in less than a week?
We often talk about the blessings of God, but is there a way in which we can be assured to prosper? Listen in as we consider the promises of Psalm 1.
God's long-suffering is a double edged sword because His prolonged judgement often leads to a false sense of security.
Some of our greatest defeats come on the heels of God's greatest victories in our lives. Listen in as we examine how Elijah went from a place of Power to a place of Cower.
As Elijah, the man of God, encounters the false prophets of Baal, Ahab, and the estranged Israelite's, we come to the main event in 1 Kings 18. We see 3 things in the Life of Elijah: 1. Elijah Prepared to Worship 2. Elijah Raised the Stakes 3. Elijah Trust the Lord
Elijah confronts Ahab & the idols that he has brought into Israel as the King. How does he expose their idolatry? 1. Elijah Calls for an Assembly 2. Elijah Offers a Choice 3. Elijah Issues a Challenge
After the declared drought in Israel, Elijah returns. In this message, we look into the chaos in Israel at the time.
Do we actually take the time to get to know the heart of people or do we base what we think of them off of what we see on the outside?
There is only one gift that truly satisfy the needs of the human heart. We learn in this message that: 1. The Gift that Satisfies is not Circumstantial. 2. The Gift that Satisfies is not Temporal. 3. The Gift that Satisfies is not Visual.
What version of Christmas, will we celebrate this year? Will it be the commercialized one that is promoted on TV, the biblical account found in the Bible, or some combination of both? In this message, we see that Christmas is for us, but it is not about us.
Life is moving along smoothly and then suddenly, everything changes. We might be tempted to ask, where is God in all of this chaos? In the life of Elijah, we see a number of changes and the reasons for these changes: 1. God is subject to change our plans at any time. 2. God closes some doors and opens others. 3. God closes our doors to open doors for others. 4. God may open and close the same door multiple times.
When man decides that his way is better than God's way, it places us in a battle that we cannot possibly win.
How do we find contentment? Paul gives us 4 ways in which he kept focused on contentment: 1. Contentment Focuses on the Mission 2. Contentment Focuses on His Provisions 3. Contentment Focuses on Necessities 4. Contentment Focuses on Others
In the opening verses of Colossians 1 Paul gives us 4 things to thank God for: 1. Thank God for the Gospel 2. Thank God for the Church 3. Thank God for the Hope 4. Thank God for the Fruit
How do we keep the course? 4. Refuse Anxiety 5. React with Thanksgiving 6. Remember the Praiseworthy
IN Philippians 4, Paul gives us the keys to Keeping on Course in the Christian life: 1. Resolve Disagreements 2. Rejoice in the Lord 3. Respond with Gentleness
In the midst of God blessing Israel, they seem to always have an excuse not to be obedient. Three statements sum up their disobedience: 1. Yes Lord, but we're unwilling to focus on You. 2. Yes Lord, But we're unwilling to follow You. 3. yes Lord, But we're unwilling to believe You.
Paul offers 2 truths for a life that is poured out for the glory of God. 1. It is a life that is saturated with Sacrificial Service. 2. It is a life that is saturated with Rejoicing Praise.
In today's message, Paul gives us the 1. Call to Fruitfulness 2. Catalyst of Fruitfulness 3. Consequences of Fruitfulness
While we have liberties as citizens of the US under the Declaration of Independence, our liberties are limited in The Declaration of Dependence.
We need strong father's in the home. Not gym strong, but Bible strong. Men who when tested will exhibit obedience & faith.
Paul calls for us to: 1. Invest in Others 2. Develop the Same Goals 3. Keep God's Glory in View
In this message, we see: 1. The Rise of Peter 2. The Fall of Peter 3. The Resurrection of Peter
Have you ever noticed that Jesus says one needs to count the cost of following Him? There is the cost of self-denial and the cost of denial.
Have you ever noticed that Jesus says one needs to count the cost of following Him? There is the cost of self-denial and the cost of denial.
As we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we are reminded of His broken body, His shed blood, His return, and His call to repentance.
As we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we are reminded of His broken body, His shed blood, His return, and His call to repentance.
While it is easy to give lip service to God, it is much more difficult to surrender to His will for our lives. Do we elevate what we desire above what God has decreed? Do we elevate the external above the internal?
While it is easy to give lip service to God, it is much more difficult to surrender to His will for our lives. Do we elevate what we desire above what God has decreed? Do we elevate the external above the internal?