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God puts His glory on display and His plan of redemption that includes both judgment and deliverance.
God's plan is not just for His people to gain the Promised Land - it is for His people to be holy.
God's People are called to REMEMBER and to make sure future generations REMEMBER the glory and the faithfulness of the Lord
God often works His power in the lives of His people when things seem the most impossible.
The Life of Faith is lived behind enemy lines - and as we faithfully serve, God's people get to see that God is always working ahead of us. He is showing His power and He is drawing people to repentance and faith.
Numbers 21:10-35How do we live victoriously as we trudge through the wilderness of this life? How do we live in light of God's sovereignty in the wilderness?
Numbers 21:1-10When the curse of sin and death is all around, there is life for a look a the Savior.
The stresses of Moses' life were overwhelming. How will we rely on the Lord in the midst of the hardest days of life?
In the ritual of the red heifer, we see that God alone makes a way for His people to be holy worshipers. And we as his people have a responsibility to come to him as worshipers.
In a Christmas Children's Sermon, Pastor Brad shares the missionary task of the shepherds
Angels play a major role in the nativity story and in redemption history... but are often misunderstood.
There are 2 logical responses to the King of Kings... and one that is illogical. Indifference is not an option.
The preparation and faith of Jospeh and Mary are on full display in the Christmas narrative
The Prophets were used by God to prepare the way for the people and to deliver hope to the hopeless.
God's guidelines for sexual purity align our lives under His authority for a life of worship
God's people are to lives lives of proper worship because God has accomplished everything for our atonement and redemption
Independence from God is not what we need... Jesus sets us free to obey! And we can be free indeed
Fathers have a special calling from the Lord... and God's call is to NOT do something and to DO something.
God's economy is different than the world's economy. God's Kingdom requires Gospel partnership.
Why is generosity so hard sometimes? The inward curve of the heart pulls us from God's design into greed and selfishness.
Dr. Jeff Iorg explores the church at Antioch and the model of Gospel Generosity in Gospel Partnership 250th Anniversary Celebration - April
The Generosity Project drives us to radical generosity because we have a radically generous God.
Michael Howard Jr. shares with us the legacy of generosity of OPBC and challenges us to continue in this legacy with sacrificial generosity from a heart of worship.
Steve Bradshaw from the SBC of Virginia encourages us from Philippians to persevere in Christ, building on the foundation of perseverance that founded OPBC 250 years ago.
Exodus: A Story of Redemption God With Us: Shadows of Jesus in the Tabernacle The Bronze Altar Jesus: Savior and Sacrifice Advent Week 4
Exodus: A Story of Redemption Shadows of Jesus in the Tabernacle God's Presence and Provision - The Lampstand and Table of Showbread Advent Week 3
Exodus: A Story of Redemption God With Us: Shadows of Jesus in the Tabernacle Advent Week 2 The Ark of the Covenant
Exodus 24:1-8 The Covenant of God is ratified in a worship service as God decrees how He will be worshiped... through His revelation, His mediator, and through shed blood.
Exodus 23:10-19 Redemption from beginning to end belongs to the Lord. God's people are called to obey in faith!
If we do not actively remember the Lord, we will always drift toward forgetting Him. So the Lord gave his people sabbaths and festivals to remember Him.
From Exodus 21-23, God's Law demonstrates the practice of restitution... and this proportional restitution lays the framework for redemption and reconciliation in Jesus Christ.
God's Law demonstrates that God is for His people in displaying His character, His expectations, and Life for His people.
1 Corinthians 10:31-33 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (32) Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, (33) just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
Matthew 7:12 "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:2-9)
Back to Church Sunday Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:9-17)
"Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. (John 14:12-14)
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. (John 15:7-8)
Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. (Colossians 3:22-25)
The Law leads to fear... but God's grace gives all that His people need to live in right relationship with Him
"“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you." (Exodus 20:12)
Exodus 20:8-11 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9] Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, [10] but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. [11] For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain." (Exodus 20:7)
You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.
The veil has been removed and we are now free to behold the glory of Jesus... so we are free indeed!
Jesus Changes Everything for the Believer - Our Perspective on All People and Our Purpose in Life
2 Corinthians 5:14-21 "In Christ" is the heart of all the changes in the Christian life.
Jesus Changes Everything: Our Legal Status and Relationship Status with God Romans 5:1-11
The Sovereign Love of Jesus is on display in His Waiting, in His Weeping and in His Willingness to Die in our Place
God puts His righteous judgment on display and the world will have one of two reactions.
Israel was being tested in the wilderness... and in crisis, they turn to put God on trial. We, as believers often do the same. God's response may surprise you.
Worship is the appropriate response to God from rescued and redeemed people... not whining.
Advent 2019 Part 1 The dividing line between God's people and the rest of mankind is God's mercy.
The What of the Plagues... God is confronting the counterfeit provision and power of idolatry.
Is redemption the work of God or the work of man? So what is the role God has chosen for us to play in His redemption plan?
God's Promise of Salvation: "I Will" Salvation is of the Lord... from beginning to end.
God has the power to keep His promises and His timing is perfect... patiently leading His people to repentance.
God's work must be done in God's ways... and Moses' life took a detour for him to unlearn and then learn God's ways.
By God's Providence... He is near to His people in the midst of the most hopeless hardships... and uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.
Exodus is both a book and an event... central to the identity of the Israelite people and central to the redemption story of God's people.
Joseph lived by faith and Joseph died in faith... looking forward to the future fulfillment of God's past promises
Joseph lived by faith and Joseph died in faith... looking forward to the future fulfillment of God's past promises
At the end of his life, Jacob passed on a legacy of faith in his Faithful, Shepherd Redeemer.
At the end of his life, Jacob passed on a legacy of faith in his Faithful, Shepherd Redeemer.
Reconciliation requires repentance, transformation, and forgiveness... which all are accomplished by God by grace through faith.
Reconciliation requires repentance, transformation, and forgiveness... which all are accomplished by God by grace through faith.
God moves in miraculously ordinary ways to accomplish His purposes and to keep His promises for His people. Do you see Him moving with eyes of faith?
God moves in miraculously ordinary ways to accomplish His purposes and to keep His promises for His people. Do you see Him moving with eyes of faith?
Leah and Rachel searched for acceptance and love from Jacob, when they were already seen and heard by a loving God. This desire led them to envy and down the road of idolatry. Warning for everyone who seeks acceptance outside of Jesus.
Leah and Rachel searched for acceptance and love from Jacob, when they were already seen and heard by a loving God. This desire led them to envy and down the road of idolatry. Warning for everyone who seeks acceptance outside of Jesus.
As Jacob leaves for exile from the promised land of the covenant, God reveals his gracious presence.
As Jacob leaves for exile from the promised land of the covenant, God reveals his gracious presence.
The presence of God marks out the people of God as we sojourn, waiting for the fulfillment of God's promise... His eternal presence.
The presence of God marks out the people of God as we sojourn, waiting for the fulfillment of God's promise... His eternal presence.
Nothing happens by chance in the lives of God's people. But can we see God working? And when we see Him working, will we worship?
Nothing happens by chance in the lives of God's people. But can we see God working? And when we see Him working, will we worship?
The anticipation is over... and Isaac is born, bringing laughter and joy... but also scorn and separation. What do we do when God keeps His promises?
The anticipation is over... and Isaac is born, bringing laughter and joy... but also scorn and separation. What do we do when God keeps His promises?
In Genesis 19 we see a character study of warning through the worldly attachments of Lot and his family. But there is mercy and redemption even in the midst of sin and punishment.
In Genesis 19 we see a character study of warning through the worldly attachments of Lot and his family. But there is mercy and redemption even in the midst of sin and punishment.
Abraham boldly interceded for the inhabitants of Sodom. Are we willing to intercede on behalf of a lost world?
Abraham boldly interceded for the inhabitants of Sodom. Are we willing to intercede on behalf of a lost world?
The LORD draws near to make clear His promises and to show He is personal and powerful.
The LORD draws near to make clear His promises and to show He is personal and powerful.
There are no shortcuts in faith. Waiting on the Lord will produce His fulfillment of His promises for our good.
There are no shortcuts in faith. Waiting on the Lord will produce His fulfillment of His promises for our good.
God's Covenant with Abram was a covenant of a people and a land. And Abram believed God! God ratified the covenant, showing His commitment to carrying out His plans and promises. God is faithful to His people and His promises
God's Covenant with Abram was a covenant of a people and a land. And Abram believed God! God ratified the covenant, showing His commitment to carrying out His plans and promises. God is faithful to His people and His promises
Who is this mystery king? And how do we see the beauty and perfection of the better priest and king, Jesus?
Who is this mystery king? And how do we see the beauty and perfection of the better priest and king, Jesus?
Hear Jean Marc Princivil, pastor in Sherbrooke, Canada, preach on God's purpose for us.
Abram responded in faith and obedience to God's call... with faith in the promise of God's blessing... UNTIL...
Abram responded in faith and obedience to God's call... with faith in the promise of God's blessing... UNTIL...
God will keep His promises, in spite of man's depravity and idolatry. He will defeat the heart of Babylon.
God will keep His promises, in spite of man's depravity and idolatry. He will defeat the heart of Babylon.
In the sin of Noah and the reaction of his sons, we see the effects and warning against sin. In the curses and blessings of Noah, we see God continue His covenant work of providing a Redeemer for His people.
In the sin of Noah and the reaction of his sons, we see the effects and warning against sin. In the curses and blessings of Noah, we see God continue His covenant work of providing a Redeemer for His people.
In the second half of the flood narrative, we sees God's grace poured out in faithfulness, blessing, and covenant.
In the second half of the flood narrative, we sees God's grace poured out in faithfulness, blessing, and covenant.
In the life, sin and line of Cain we see the downward spiral of the life of sin... but God's grace is supreme and He keeps His Covenant.
In the life, sin and line of Cain we see the downward spiral of the life of sin... but God's grace is supreme and He keeps His Covenant.
There is grace even in the curse of God against sinful man. And there is a Redeemer Who has reversed the curse.
There is grace even in the curse of God against sinful man. And there is a Redeemer Who has reversed the curse.
Two new voices enter the Garden story, the voices of Satan and Self... and listening to those voices instead of the Word of God always leads to sin.
God created man and woman to display His glory and image. Marriage is a picture of God's love for His people.
God created man and woman to display His glory and image. Marriage is a picture of God's love for His people.
Made in the image of God, humanity has a purpose... to put on display the fullness of God's glory. We can only do this through Jesus.
Made in the image of God, humanity has a purpose... to put on display the fullness of God's glory. We can only do this through Jesus.
Jesus has called us to be salt and to be at peace. We explore 3 ways and a warning about salty Kingdom living.
Pride is the enemy of the soul. For the follower of Jesus, looking like Jesus is the only way to true greatness in the Kingdom.
As followers of Jesus, we never mature past our need for faith and prayer. Victory in life is found in faith and prayer.
In the Transfiguration, Jesus shows His glory... the unexpected Messiah is the SON of God.
Radical Christianity? Or Normal Christianity? Jesus' call to follow Him is a call to us all... and it is a call the people didn't expect.
Who do you expect Jesus to be? Peter was not prepared for a suffering Savior... but a suffering Savior is exactly what we need. This has always been God's plan... and His plans are perfect. Can we submit to this suffering Savior?
At the heart and turning point of Mark, Jesus asks two essential questions... and the answers determine the future and the following as Jesus makes His way to the cross. Who do YOU say that He is?
In one of the most revolutionary passages in the Bible, Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the religious elite, while laying out the hope of His Kingdom found in true purity and holiness... an inside out change.
Jesus sent the disciples into stormy seas for a purpose for His Kingdom under His care... and put His glory on display. Will we be hard-hearted and miss it when He does the same for us?
In the account of the feeding of the 5000 men (and their families) we see a compassionate Shepherd who cares for the souls and stomachs of His sheep.
In the life and death of John the Baptist we see the cost of identifying with Jesus as King... and the ultimate victory and reward.
Believers are sent as Kingdom messengers into an unbelieving world to imitate Jesus under His authority.
Jesus was misunderstood, hated, and loved... but in His hometown... He met with unbelief that astonished Him. Are we people of faith?
Jesus is the perfectly faithful King of the Kingdom... and He responds to even imperfect faith... In this passage we are given two examples of desperate, though imperfect faith, and the perfectly faithful King.
Eric Paxton, as a new Deacon being ordained to church service, shares his testimony of God's grace and power in his life.
As Jesus confronts the Legion of demons in the Gesarene demoniac, He also confronts the satanic hold on the lives of the onlookers and the culture... and He demonstrates that His Kingdom is a Kingdom of Mercy.
In Parables, Jesus displays the message of the Kingdom and the mode of its growth and spread... the sowing of seeds.
Jesus establishes His Kingdom by confronting the Old Deadness of the Pharisees and Making Things New
As Jesus demonstrates the Kingdom of Heaven through His Word and His Works of Power, He demonstrates His authority to deal with Sin, the Curse, and Its Consequences
In Jesus' interaction with the Leper in Mark 1, He brings and demonstrates the power and presence of the Gospel Kingdom.
Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God by the Gospel and demonstrated His dominion by His miracles and His authoritative speech. Pastor Brad kicks off a new summer series on Miracles from the book of Mark.
We can easily be distracted to revere, honor, and desire good things that are not Jesus. What does a singular devotion to Jesus look like and how can we guard our hearts and minds as believers today?
Our Living Hope in Christ can allow us to be joyful in the midst of suffering, but also can make suffering PRODUCE joy.
In these last days believers in Jesus can and must have an every day Kingdom mindset. Peter shows how our obedience and allegiance to the Kingdom will bring glory to Jesus.
In a world of darkness, Christians are called to arm themselves with a hatred and fighting against our OWN sin.
Easter Sunday. The Savior Who died and rose again is the Savior who is and always will be King of all.
We do not need to fear our enemies, but should do good, honoring Christ as Holy, knowing that suffering for doing good will bring honor to God and will bring others to faith.
A marriage is meant to display the glories and grace of Jesus. But how can a wife live with a living Hope in a difficult marriage?
Christ is our example as we suffer injustice in this world. And we demonstrate a living hope as we suffer like Jesus.
On Valentine's Day, romantic love is seen as the pinnacle of love. But the Bible has a very different and higher view of real love.
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: How do we live in obedience to God's Word by Submitting to Authority that is not honoring God?
How does the Christian live out the life of proclaiming the excellencies of Jesus. It comes down to NOT being and to BEING a type of person by God's grace and mercy.
The people who have dwelt in darkness have seen a great light. The light of Jesus defeats darkness, delivers His people, and establishes His dominion. We celebrate the first Advent of Jesus... but are you helping others to be ready for the second Advent of Jesus?
Our mission as the Church is driven by our Identity as the people of God. The more we understand about WHO we ARE, the more we will accomplish WHAT we are to DO.