60 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/obc/messages/ en-us Copyright Ohana Baptist Church All Sermons and Classes at Ohana Baptist Church Pastor Wayne Surface A comprehensive listing of every sermon and class recorded at Ohana Baptist Church A comprehensive listing of every sermon and class recorded at Ohana Baptist Church Ohana Baptist Church pastorwayne@obchurch.org http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/super_sunday_super_christians1/ Pastor Wayne Surface Are you just a spectator at church? To many Christians are "Fair-weather fans" & "Arm-chair quarterbacks". Heb 12:1-2, I Co 12:12-18, Jn 6:2,66, I Co 15:57-58 Are you just a spectator at church? To many Christians are "Fair-weather fans" & "Arm-chair quarterbacks". We need to be season-ticket fanatics for God. None of us are good enough for God's team. He accepts nothing but 100% through Christ. The game is already won and in the record books - the victory is ours. Get in the game & be a team player. The best defense is a good offense. Listen to the coach and the umpire. Illustration - Football and Superbowl. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/6010 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:30:54 -0800 2660 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/super_sunday_super_christians/ Pastor Wayne Surface Are you just a spectator at church? Many Christians are "Fair-weather fans" & Arm-chair quarterbacks." We need to be season-ticket fanatics for God. Hebrews 12:1-2, I Corinthians 12:12-18, John 6:2,66 Are you just a spectator at church? Too many Christians are "Fair-weather fans" and "Arm-chair quarterbacks." We need to be season-ticket fanatics for God. None of us are good enough for God's team. He accepts nothing but 100% through Christ. The game is already won and in the record books - the victory is ours. Get in the game and be a team player. The best defense is a good offense. Listen to the coach and the umpire. Illustration - Football and Superbowl. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/6008 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:30:02 -0800 2550 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_part_20/ Pastor Wayne Surface Through many versus in the Bible it is encouraged for a married couple enjoy sex together and derive physical and emotional pleaseure from it. Intimacy In Marriage - Part 1. "WARNING - This lesson deals with subject matter appropriate for married couples only" It is not wrong to enjoy the company of your spouse and be romantic together Psal. 4:5, Psal. 7:3, Mal 2:14 It is not fair for you to compare your spouse with another Mat. 5: 27-28 When you as a married couple choose to have sex your goal should be to please your partner more than yourself. I Cor. 7:2-3 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/6009 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:24:13 -0800 2283 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/prayer_and_praise_meeting/ Pastor Wayne Surface Not just an ordinary business meeting. Also includes a challenge. Not just an ordinary business meeting. Also includes a challenge. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/6004 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:45:58 -0800 3729 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/time/ Guest Speaker Manager your time wisely. The times are getting worse. How to best spend your time: 1)Read your Bible, 2) Pray, 3) Study. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/6000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:00:03 -0800 1005 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/do_you_hear_me_now1/ Pastor Wayne Surface We have bad reception because of sin and we have turned from God. I Samuel 3:1-10, Isaiah 55:6-7, Jeremiah 33:3, 29:11-13 We have no reception with God because we have no SIM card; our spiritual battery (the Holy Spirit) needs to be recharged; and we are out of calling zone. We have bad reception because of sin and we have turned from God. We need to answer when God calls. He answers when we call. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5999 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:30:10 -0800 2527 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_part_19/ Pastor Wayne Surface Intimacy in marriage is a blessing by the Lord and is honorable you should not be afraid to give yourself to your spouse. Intimacy In Marriage - Part 2. "WARNING - This lesson deals with subject matter appropriate for married couples only" The use of birth control is something that should be prayed on and therefore decided on by the couple that is contemplating its use. When you as a couple do not have a strong physical relationship it opens the door to temptation. I Cor. 7:1-5 Plan and prepare for a regular time and place for intimacy, but be open to spontaneous encounters. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5998 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:29:40 -0800 2334 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/do_you_hear_me_now/ Pastor Wayne Surface We have bad reception because of sin and we have turned from God. We need to answer when God calls. He answers when we call. I Samuel 3:1-10, Isaiah 55:6-7, Jeremiah 33:3, 29:11-13 We have no reception with God because we have no SIM card; our spiritual battery (the Holy Spirit) needs to be recharged; and we are out of calling zone. We have bad reception because of sin and we have turned from God. We need to answer when God calls. He answers when we call. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5997 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:15:51 -0800 2611 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_09/ Pastor Wayne Surface We need to cast our sins away like a roach. We need to get help from God the get victory over sin. We need to flee sin and to God. We need to cast our sins away like a roach. We need to get help from God the get victory over sin. We need to flee sin and to God. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5996 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:45:40 -0800 2433 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/i_am_a_pharisee/ Pastor Wayne Surface Jesus told His disciples to do what the Pharisees told them to. The problem was that the Pharisees "appointed themselves" to be the judge of men. Mt 23:1-5,23, Jer 8:5-6,Mic 6:6-8 The word Pharisee = "to separate". Not necessarily a bad thing. Jesus told His disciples to do what the Pharisees told them to. The problem was that the Pharisees "appointed themselves" to be the judge of men. We need to be Fundamentalists without the attitude. Jesus told us that we ought to have done the things that the Pharisees did, just not to leave the others undone. Let's add the love & mercy as well as the worship & praise without leaving the other undone. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5995 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:00:01 -0800 3778 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/climbing_the_tower_of_success1/ Pastor Wayne Surface Is God your high tower of refuge and to see what is coming? Ps 18:1-3, Gen 11:1-9, II Sam 22:2-4, Ezk 33:1-9 Are you building your own tower of Babel as you try to climb the ladder of success? True success can only come in the Lord. Is God your high tower of refuge and to see what is coming? We need to man the watchtower and warn people of judgement to come. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5994 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:30:39 -0800 2774 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_part_18/ Pastor Wayne Surface Marriage needs have a fine balance of emotional, physical and sexual intimacy that varies based on the couple. Intimacy In Marriage - Part 1. "WARNING - This lesson deals with subject matter appropriate for married couples only" There are five C's to intimacy: Companionship Ecl. 4:9-12, Confidence Pro. 25:19, Communication Pro. 27:9, Commitment Pro. 18:24, Consistent Heb. 14:4. In physical intimacy people respond to touch and touch creates a bond Ist Cor. 7:1. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5993 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:26:44 -0800 2627 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_08/ Pastor Wayne Surface In order to combat sin, you must first admit your sin to yourself, to God, and to others. In order to combat sin, you must first admit your sin to yourself, to God, and to others. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5991 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:45:56 -0800 2659 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/legitimate_discipleship/ Guest Speaker Jesus has a set of rules on what it takes to be His disciple Why do I exist; what is God's purpose for my life? Why did you come to church today? Who is Jesus to you? What is a True Disciple? Follow Jesus not for what He does, but for who He is. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5986 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:08 -0800 3151 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/somewhere_over_the_rainbow1/ Pastor Wayne Surface God gave us the rainbow to remind us of His promises. God gave us the rainbow to remind us of His promises. We need to see His promises through the prism of the Trinity and His Word. You may not find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but you can find God's treasures for you in His word. Don't get caught up by the fool's gold of the world. Be faithful to God in your generation and you will find what you are looking for. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5985 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:30:41 -0800 2640 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/working_through_marital_conflict/ Pastor Wayne Surface Conflict ocassionally happens in marriage, you will not always understand why but you can learn to work with and to grow from the experience. Argument in marriage is unavoidable so you must learn to forgive Mark 11: 25-26 Love is what will keep your marriage lasting 1st Cor 13:7 Be industrious in your marriage and find solutions to your issues. Do something with what you are hearing. Eph 4: 28, Phil 4: 9 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5984 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:20:20 -0800 2678 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_great_tribulation/ Guest Speaker The Great Tribulation will be the Kingdom of the Antichrist The Great Tribulation will be the Kingdom of the Antichrist in the last 3.5 years. The nations will rise up against Israel, and then the Antichrist shall appear with the "solution" to the world's problems, and today, the world is already ready to receive him. The hour, is later than we think. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5982 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:34 -0800 3365 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/what_is_god_like/ Guest Speaker God is holy, God is omniscient, and God is justice. Job 36 God is holy. Holiness cannot sin. Holiness cannot look upon sin. Holiness cannot overlook sin. God is omniscient, He knows you personally. He knows all your thoughts. He knows all your ways. God is justice. God is grace. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5981 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:57 -0800 3471 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_unpardonable_sin/ Guest Speaker What is the unpardonable sin? Doctor Ron Comfort speaks about what is the unpardonable sin and how it happens. Matthew 12:31-32 What is the unpardonable sin? Doctor Ron Comfort speaks about what is the unpardonable sin and how it happens. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5980 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:49 -0800 2944 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/going_down/ Guest Speaker If your will is not the same as God's, you will lose your joy, your concern, and your testimony. Jonah 1:3-6 When you run away from God, there is only one way you will go... down. If your will is not the same as God's, you will lose your joy, your concern, and your testimony. A message from Dr. Ron Comfort. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5979 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:00:23 -0800 2850 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/you_belong_to_god/ Guest Speaker You belong to God Three ways you belong to God: 1) You are God's through Creation. 2) You are God's through Possession. 3) You are God's through Redemption. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5978 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:30:15 -0800 2354 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/change_in_your_life/ Pastor Wayne Surface There are many forms of change that you go through in life; it's how you choose to change that matters most. Josh 24: 15-18 Ask yourself; What kind of value you bring to the church? Luk: 15-8 The change in your life as a Christian should have an impact on the world around you. Act: 4:13-14, Mar: 12: 41-42 You are not saved by your works but you should want to commit to works because of your salvation. Eph: 28-9 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5977 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:24:56 -0800 2680 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/salvation_that_works/ Guest Speaker When a person is saved he has a new allegiance, he has a new affection, and he has a new appetite. II Corinthians 5:17 When a person is saved he has a new allegiance, he has a new affection, he has a new appetite, and he has a new assurance. A message from Dr. Ron Comfort. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5976 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:30:24 -0800 2127 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_07/ Pastor Wayne Surface How can we escape temptation? Everyone struggles with temptation. Don't go to places where you can be tempted. Don't give up when fighting temptation. ESCAPE from Sin A practical lesson on how to escape temptation? Everyone struggles with temptation, but God promises a way to escape. This lesson will teach you practical ways to escape from temptation before it is to late. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5969 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:45:21 -0800 2975 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/whats_in_a_name1/ Pastor Wayne Surface A name gives recognition. The name of Christ is the only name and his name should inspire us. Is your name associated with Christ? Rev 36:1-6, Acts 11:26, 4:12-14, Mal 3:16 "A rose by any other name is still a rose, but I still wouldn't want it called a stinkflower." A name gives recognition. The name of Christ is the only name and his name should inspire us. Is your name associated with Christ? What does you name say about you and Him? There are three logos that Christians used in Bible times - The Cross, the "Way", and the Fish. What do they mean? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5950 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:57 -0800 2418 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/what_is_your_vision_for_2012/ Pastor Wayne Surface Do you have a vision from God for your life? Catch the vision! It's not my vision or your vision, it is our vision. Let's grow the vision together! I Samuel 3:1-11, Proverbs 29:18, Acts 2:17, 16:9-10, 18:9 26:19 Do you have a vision from God for your life? Catch the vision! It's not my vision or your vision, it is our vision. Let's grow the vision together! Illustrations - Ball, mitt or glove. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5948 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:30:38 -0800 2702 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/our_vision_renewed/ Pastor Wayne Surface People in the Bible who had visions with GOD had something in common, They were in service of the Lord first. If you want God to give you a Vision than start to visualize when you read the Bible and meditate on what you read so that you may better understand it. Eph: 3:16-21 If you want God to give you a Vision then seek God with all of your heart. Jer: 29:11-13 If you want God to give you a Vision then Ask God to reveal the Vision to you. Dan: 8:15-17 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5949 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:26:13 -0800 2625 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_06/ Pastor Wayne Surface The devil has several methods that he uses to temp us. These include an unforgiving spirit and an idle mind. The devil has several methods that he uses to temp us. These include an unforgiving spirit and an idle mind. We need to stay busy serving the Lord. We need to know what the Bible teaches. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5946 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:45:33 -0800 2931 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/addiction/ Caleb Surface Everyone is Addicted to something > What are you addicted to? Everyone is Addicted to something > What are you addicted to? Addictions never just "happen", an individual has to START something, and doing it regularly before it will become an addiction. God needs to be the most important "addiction" in our lives. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5943 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:30:41 -0800 642 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/are_you_prepared_for_eternity/ Guest Speaker Are you Prepared for the Future; are you prepared for Eternity? Are you Prepared for the Future; are you prepared for Eternity? As Christians, are we ready for the Rapture? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5942 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:18 -0800 1321 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/im_tired_of_being_good1/ Pastor Wayne Surface God is watching and He is coming with His reward Mk 6:30-31, II Th 3:13, Ga 6:9, Act 20:35 We all get tired of being good, but remember; God is watching and He is coming with His reward. Have you been naughty or nice? Tired of giving? Remember, it is more blessed to give than receive. If you are tired, have you tried peace? "No God, No Peace... Know God, Know Peace" http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5941 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:30:58 -0800 2288 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/im_tired_of_being_good/ Pastor Wayne Surface We all get tired of being good, but remember; God is watching and He is coming with His reward. It is more blessed to give than receive. Mark 6:30-31, II Thessalonians 3:13, Galatians 6:9, Acts 20:35 We all get tired of being good, but remember; God is watching and He is coming with His reward. Have you been naughty or nice? Tired of giving? Remember, it is more blessed to give than receive. If you are tired, have you tried peace? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5940 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:30:53 -0800 2517 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/praise_an_acronym/ Pastor Wayne Surface Prayer. Rejoice. Adoration. Intersession. Song. Encouragement. = PRAISE Ps 18:3, Hab 3:18, Ps 95:6, 1 Sa 12:23, 30:6, Ps 40:3 Prayer. Rejoice. Adoration. Intersession. Song. Encouragement. = PRAISE http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5935 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:00:40 -0800 3335 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/ponder_marvel_and_keep1/ Pastor Wayne Surface There is "some assembly required" with the Christian life and "batteries are included". Lk 2:1-20, 51, 1:46-56, I Co 2:9, Ph 2:12-3 Mary pondered all that happened. Ponder means to weigh, to put it all together. There is "some assembly required" with the Christian life and "batteries are included". Mary marveled at those things. To marvel is to look at it with wide open eyes. She kept these things. Kept means to keep in memory and to continually observe and watch carefully. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5934 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:30:41 -0800 2564 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_17/ Pastor Wayne Surface This weeks lesson is focused on communicating hurt, anger, and resentment Couples should be able to trust each other not break each others confidence. There tends to be two ways hurt is held. 1. Hurt -> Anger -> Resentment -> Bitterness -> Attacking Spouse. 2. Hurt -> Anger -> Self Pity -> Depression -> Attacking Self. To get rid of hurts; Go and voice the problem. Matt 5:23-24, Mark 11:25-26 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5933 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:30:01 -0800 2252 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_change_of_salvation/ Guest Speaker There should be evidence of our salvation. There should be a change of desire. We should not be ashamed and we should want to surrender ourselves. II Corinthians 131:5 We must examine ourselves whether we be in the faith. There should be evidence of our salvation. There should be a change of desire. We should not be ashamed and we should want to surrender ourselves. A message from Pastor Tom Furse. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5928 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:45:25 -0800 980 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/stand_up_to_praise_bow_down_to_worship_pray/ Pastor Wayne Surface Renewing our look at what it means to praise & worship. Is 42:8-12, 12:1-6, Ps 100, 18:1-3, Act 17:23 Renewing our look at what it means to praise & worship - Praise means to lift up your hands and your voice too God with a shout and with song. Worship means to bow or prostrate yourself. The primary NT word means to lick the hand like a dog. Prayer must contain both praise and worship. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5927 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:00:18 -0800 4076 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/declaring_gods_praise_in_the_islands1/ Pastor Wayne Surface Renewing our look at our theme for 2011 - We can glorify and praise God through our diversity here in the islands. Isaiah 42:8-12, Hebrews 13:15, I Corinthians 2:9, Luke 17:18 Renewing our look at our theme for 2011 - To give God the glory means to put or appoint to Him the glory or weight that He deserves. To Declare His praise to stand up or stand out with your voice. We declare praise though music. We can glorify and praise God through our diversity here in the islands. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5923 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:30:23 -0800 2982 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_16/ Pastor Wayne Surface This weeks service expands on communication and handling disagreements. Many people in a marriage do not know how to argue they only know how to fight. When you argue you attack the problem; when you fight you attack each other. A Husband and Wife need two basic things: She needs Security, and He needs Respect. Do not tear somebody down for a feature or a personality trait that they cannot change. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5924 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:33:01 -0800 2329 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_05/ Pastor Wayne Surface There are three forms of temptation, the lust of flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life. The pride of life is questioning God, or justifying sin. There are three forms of temptation, the lust of flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. The pride of life is questioning God, or justifying sin. To beat the pride of life, you got to walk in the spirit. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5915 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:45:33 -0800 2281 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/let_god_be_magnified/ Guest Speaker A Challenge from missionary Jonathan Ballou. Let God use you to magnify his light to the world. Let God use you to magnify his light to the world. A Challenge from missionary Jonathan Ballou. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5912 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:00:07 -0800 1514 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/experiencing_the_awesome_power_of_god/ Pastor Wayne Surface Have you personally experienced the power of God in your life? It is His power we need to experience. Power gives authority as well as ability. Zechariah 4:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Philippians 3:9-10 Have you personally experienced the power of God in your life? Are you experiencing it now? It is His power we need to experience. Power gives authority as well as ability. Remember it is the power of God. We are small but he is big. Illustration - firecracker http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5910 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:30:37 -0800 2964 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_15/ Pastor Wayne Surface This weeks lesson is a continuation of communication in marriage. Four primary personalities represented by animals are: The Lion (I get my way), The Otter (No problem), The Retriever (I surrender), and The Beaver (I give up). 7% of communication is content, 38% is tone of voice, and 55% is non-verbal. I Pet. 3:1, Ps. 40:3 Pass your Praise not, criticism, nagging, or harsh words. Prov. 14:1, 19:13, 21:9, 15:1 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5911 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:32:01 -0800 2390 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/hear_the_angels/ Guest Speaker Mrs. Ruth Schell - Ladies Soup and Bread 2011 Mrs. Ruth Schell - Ladies Soup and Bread 2011 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5909 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:00:57 -0800 1570 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_04/ Pastor Wayne Surface What is the source of sin? Temptation in common to man. The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. What is the source of sin? Temptation in common to man. The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. How can we deal with these temptations? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5905 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:45:24 -0800 3168 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/you_the_man/ Pastor Wayne Surface Is anyone afraid of you as a Christian? You are the man. Don't be controlled by your passions but have a passion for God! Is anyone afraid of you as a Christian? You are the man. Don't be controlled by your passions but have a passion for God! http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5901 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:00:41 -0800 2799 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/where_are_the_men1/ Pastor Wayne Surface God is looking for men that will execute judgement, Seek the truth, and not swear falsely. Men that will stand in the gap. Jeremiah 5:1-5, Ezekiel 22:30, I Corinthians 16:13-14, Proverbs 27:17 God is looking for men that will execute judgement, Seek the truth, and not swear falsely. Men that will stand in the gap. Be a mighty man of threes from II Sam. 23. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5899 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:30:45 -0800 2642 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_14/ Pastor Wayne Surface This weeks lesson is focused on communication in a marriage There are five Love languages: Words of affirmation, Quality time together, Receiving gifts, Acts of service, and Physical touch. I Co. 14:9-11 There are three ways people listen: Visually (Hearing and seeing), Auditory (Learn best by just hearing), Feeling (Like to touch, feel or smell). I Co. 14: 17-19 Learn body language. Body language speaks more than words. I Pet. 3:1, Ps. 40:3 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5900 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:23:01 -0800 2649 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/prayer_praise_and_pie_-_2011/ Pastor Wayne Surface Testimonies from various people. Testimonies from various people. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5893 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:45:08 -0800 3551 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/what_did_he_write/ Pastor Wayne Surface He did not condemn the woman taken in adultery,but he did condemn those who brought her. He did not condemn the woman taken in adultery,but he did condemn those who brought her. He did not condone her sin and she did pay the consequences. He did command her go and sin no more. Illustration - toothbrush. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5890 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:00:22 -0800 2834 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_writing_on_the_wall/ Pastor Wayne Surface Pay attention to the handwriting on the wall. Our days are numbered, so listen to God. How many walls have you put up to protect yourself. Daniel 5:1-6, 22-28, Galatians 6:7, Hebrews 9:27, Psalms 90:12 Pay attention to the handwriting on the wall. Our days are numbered, so listen to God. How many walls have you put up to protect yourself. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5888 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:30:31 -0800 2985 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/holidays_vs._holy_days/ Pastor Wayne Surface Holy days are days set aside for God, while holidays are set aside for remembrance. The sabbath transitioned from the last day to the first day of the week 1st Cor 16:2 The only Holy day mandated in the New Testament is the Lords supper where Jesus said you will do this as oft as you will. As Christians we should make holidays a day unto the Lord and not indulge in excess, and we should strive to make them days in remembrance of the Lord. Weather or not you celebrate a certain Holiday is a decision You must make as only you can decide if your choices make you right with God. Don't let the world influence your decision! Any holiday you choose to celebrate you should try to make it a day unto the Lord. How are you going to worship God and glorify God with this day? Rom 14:5, 22-23 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5889 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:27:58 -0800 2475 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/why_we_use_the_kjv/ Pastor Logan Fields The KJV is the only version directly form the Textus Receptus. Critical Text translations are translated by concepts while the KJV is translated word. The KJV is the only version directly form the Textus Receptus. Many of the other version use the Critical text because it is older. However, that's because is wasn't used. Critical Text translations are translated by concepts while the KJV is translated word by word. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5886 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:33 -0800 608 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_03/ Pastor Wayne Surface Ungodliness, Refuse and Neglect to Listen, Unrighteous, Wickedness, Disobedience "Ungodliness" = "Without God" equate to an atheist "one who is without God"; Christians are also guilty but not spending time with God. It is to "refuse" or "neglect" to listen. "Unrighteousness" = "Violate the Law"; "Wickedness" = "evil desires"; "Disobedient" = "Refuses to believe/believe not" http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5882 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:45:47 -0800 3011 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/extreme_life_makeover/ Pastor Mike Bui What happens when Jesus comes in? 1.You become a new creation, 2. You have a change of heart, 3. You have a new love. What happens when Jesus comes in? 1.You become a new creation, 2. You have a change of heart, 3. You have a new love. 2 Corinthians 5:17 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5874 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:28:03 -0800 1654 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/a_superior_freedom/ Pastor Logan Fields American freedom is the greatest freedom man has ever known...except for freedom in CHRIST. John 8:32 American freedom is the greatest freedom man has ever known...except for freedom in CHRIST. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5872 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:30:12 -0800 1661 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_13/ Pastor Wayne Surface All the choices you make in life change you and mold you into what you are today. Every culture has generalities that while they do not apply to everyone from that culture they can be identified with that culture. Traditional versus Non-Traditional family types. Cross cultural marriages should celebrate and embrace their cultural differences. Understanding birth order can bring in a whole new understanding for married couples. We need to find the strengths in our differences. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5873 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:07:01 -0800 2875 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_02/ Pastor Wayne Surface There are different types of sin: infirmities, sins, trespasses, transgressions, and iniquities. There are different types of sin: infirmities (astheneia - weakness), sins (harmartia - to miss the mark), trespasses (paraptoma - to deviate from the truth), transgressions (para basis - to go past something), and iniquities (anomia - without the law). http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5869 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:45:20 -0800 3218 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/are_you_in_a_spiritual_depression_or_recession/ Pastor Wayne Surface Don't wait till you are in a full blown depression to get your spiritual life turned around. Start your spiritual stimulus package today! There are three indicators of a slowdown or downturn: Spending - less time with God in prayer, Bible and church. Saving - souls being saved is down. Employment - Serving God less. A recession is a result of "two consecutive quarters of decline". How long has this been going on in your life? Don't wait till you are in a full blown depression to get your spiritual life turned around. Start your spiritual stimulus package today! http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5867 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:54:43 -0800 2461 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_12/ Pastor Wayne Surface Women and Men are different which is not to imply that one is greater than the other just that we should study and understand our differences. Five reasons men and women are different. Understanding those differences and applying them. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5866 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:33:01 -0800 2743 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/a_prayer_for_prosperity/ Pastor Wayne Surface Honor means "to weigh, to have value". Our problems become our identity and our idol. What have you asked God for? I Chronicles 4:9-10, Acts 17:11-12, Job 31:6, Ruth 1:20-22 Jabez was more honorable. Honor means "to weigh, to have value". He was a man of sorrow. Our problems become our identity and our idol. His prayer was that God would bless him indeed (so he could be a blessing), enlarge hos coast (there must be more to life), God's hand would be with him (Show the world what God can do), and keep me from evil (It is better to stay out of evil than to get out of trouble). God granted his request. What have you asked God for? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5865 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:15:41 -0800 2806 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/how_to_study_your_bible/ Pastor Logan Fields Read things literally, read things in context, understand the definitions, and don't trust what others say about the Bible (study it your self). II Timothy 2:15 Read things literally, read things in context, understand the definitions, and don't trust what others say about the Bible (study it your self). http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5862 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:00:25 -0700 2717 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/harmartiology_-_01/ Pastor Wayne Surface Harmartiology is the study of sin. What is sin and how can we have victory over it. Harmartiology is the study of sin. What is sin and how can we have victory over it. Ignorance is not an excuse to sin. Sin can be an action or a thought. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5857 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:45:03 -0700 3364 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/a_mission_trip_with_jesus/ Guest Speaker Don't be discouraged in the storms of life,because Jesus is always with you. Jesus and His Disciples on the Sea of Galilee get stuck in a big storm,Jesus calms the storm with only a few words and the Disciples see their lack of faith.Don't be discouraged in the storms of life,because Jesus is always with you. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5854 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:26:52 -0700 3437 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_question_and_answer/ Guest Speaker This session is a review of previous weeks of the series "Building A Better Marriage" In this review the roles of Man and Wife are reviewed as they were covered in the "Building A Better Marriage" series. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5852 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:47:02 -0700 2615 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/real_christianity/ Pastor Logan Fields Get real! Real salvation, real surrender, real Christianity. Hebrews 12:1-2 Get real! Real salvation, real surrender, real Christianity. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5851 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:15:09 -0700 2504 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/get_connected_with_your_bible/ Pastor Logan Fields Get connected with your Bible. Make it personal. We need to learn to believe it, love it, and share it. II Timothy 2:15 Get connected with your Bible. Make it personal. It's not just a book, it's a love letter from God to you. We need to learn to believe it, love it, and share it. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5850 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:00:11 -0700 1167 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/god_is_awalys_with_us/ Pastor Anter Sasuo The fact that we are in the presence of God should motivate us to do right. We allow our own sins to separate us from God. Exodus 33:12-14 The fact that we are in the presence of God should motivate us to do right. It is a privilege to be in the presence of God. We allow our own sins to separate us from God. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5841 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:45:46 -0700 922 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_maintenance_of_good_work/ Pastor Andy Delacruz The maintenance of good work has three parts. Cooperation, coordination, and compassion. Nehemiah 2:17-18 The maintenance of good work has three parts. Cooperation, coordination, and compassion. There are many people that are on there way to hell; We need to work together to witness to them. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5842 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:45:02 -0700 1488 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/god_is_awesome/ Guest Speaker God is Awesome,He created every thing with only a word,and that is why God is so Awesome. God is Awesome, He created every thing with only a word, and that is why God is so Awesome. A message from Jeenou Xiong (Yang). http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5837 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:59:30 -0700 1113 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/dos_and_donts_of_a_sucessful_marriage/ Guest Speaker Guest speakers give testomony for key components of a successfu marriage. Dating is not described in the bible in the way it is understood today. Courting and dating are very different and because people date vice court they learn methods of interaction contrary to what is good for a strong marriage. For a successful marriage you must Love one another, communicate with one another, forgive one another, and spend time together. Gen 2:24, EPH 5:25, 1st PTR 1:22, PRO 23:4 There are three P's to marriage. It is a portrayal of Gods Love, you need Patients, and it is a Partnership. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5836 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:34:21 -0700 2177 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/crazy_for_christ/ Pastor Mike Bui How can I live a life of passion for Christ? By living a life full of Desire, a life focused on Dedication,and a life fueled by Determination. Philippians 3:10-14 How can I live a life of passion for Christ? By living a life full of Desire, by living a life focused on Dedication,and by living a life fueled by Determination. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5835 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:15:49 -0700 2116 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_names_of_god_-_final/ Pastor Logan Fields How high is God's name? His name is higher than any other name. It is above all names. However, God's word is above His name. How high is God's name? His name is higher than any other name. It is above all names. However, God's word is above His name. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5834 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:00:06 -0700 1437 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/we_need_help/ Guest Speaker Pray for the people; they need to see Christ, they need to see the power of God. There are so many people and not enough missionaries. The need help. Ezra 5 Pray for the people; they need to see Christ, they need to see the power of God. There are so many people and not enough missionaries. We need help. A Message from brother Colson. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5831 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:45:09 -0700 2707 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/are_you_choking_to_death/ Guest Speaker When the thorns grow up in the garden they choke the good fruit as Christians we need to get rid of them. When the thorns grow up in the garden they choke the good fruit, as Christians we need to get rid of them. Pastor Mike Schell http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5824 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:46:41 -0700 2813 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/i_hated_my_mom/ Pastor Wayne Surface Just like our real parents, God is the same to us spiritually. Luke 14:26-27,33, Philippians 2:5-7, I John 4:19, Psalms 27:10 She is my mother because I was born. God is my Father because I was born again. I know I was born because I have a birth certificate, have life, had spankings, have her DNA and my mom told me. Same way I know I was born again. My mom taught me to be a servant because she served me. I love her because she first loved me. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5821 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:30:06 -0700 2499 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_11/ Pastor Wayne Surface A sub-lesson in marriage on different personalities. The Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver. A sub-lesson in marriage on different personalities. The Lion personality is the natural leader and expects obedience. The Otter personality is very friendly. They are procrastinators. The Golden Retriever personality is very emotional, dependent, and sympathetic. The Beaver personality is orderly, self-sacrificing, and very detailed oriented. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5822 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:30:01 -0700 2941 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_names_of_god_-_week_12/ Pastor Logan Fields We as Christians are always representing God. Therefore if we behave in a way that misrepresents God, we are taking his name in vain. We as Christians are always representing God. Therefore if we behave in a way that misrepresents God, we are taking his name in vain. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5819 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:00:21 -0700 2219 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_perfect_ten_worker/ Pastor Wayne Surface There are several things you need to be if you want to be the "perfect ten" worker. If you want to be a "perfect ten" worker, you need to, do what ever you are asked to do, challenge and inspire who you are working for, be willing to get lost in the crowd, be a work fellow (be full of energy), be willing to dell with the fearful, be a servant, be a bearer of good news, be the one in ten that sets the standard. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5817 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:45:15 -0700 2915 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/carry_a_big_stick/ Pastor Wayne Surface What is it you have in your hand that God wants you to cast down before Him. "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What is it you have in your hand that God wants you to cast down before Him. Moses cast down a crooked - his shepherd's staff - and then picked up a snake. What fears and lies of Satan do you have to grab hold of? Moses used a double stick and struck the rock twice. Be careful not to go back to old ways. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5814 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:30 -0700 3196 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_10/ Pastor Wayne Surface Ther are four basic commands for husbands and four basic commands for wives. For husbands: Be the leader, Love your wife, Honor (Value) your wife , and to nurture your wife. For Wives: Submit to your husband, meet his needs , Reverence your husband, and be a helper to your husband. Versus for reference: GEN 2:18, SAL 121:2, PRO 31:12, GAL 5:16-17, PRO 30:19, 2nd TIM 2:21, EPH 5:27, 2nd PET 1:13. Next week: Observational truth based on a biblical perspective. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5813 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:38:01 -0700 3000 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/i_am_am_i_are_you/ Pastor Wayne Surface God is the great I Am of the Bible. He is who He is. He cannot be defined, nor needs to be proven. Are you putting God first in your life? God is the great I Am of the Bible. He is who He is. He cannot be defined, nor needs to be proven. He is self-existent and always exists in the present. Evil is the absence of God as darkness in the absence of light or cold is the absence of heat. An I what God wants me to be? To be born again? To be transformed? I can do what I should do and not be who I should be, but I cannot be who I should be and not do what I should do. Are you putting God first in your life? http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5812 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:15:57 -0700 2023 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_names_of_god_-_week_11/ Pastor Logan Fields God is our portion and it would be foolish not to take part in that portion. Our portion should be our walk with God. God is our portion and it would be foolish not to take part in that portion. Our portion should be our walk with God. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5808 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:00:09 -0700 1464 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/hospitality_04/ Pastor Wayne Surface We need to be given to hospitality. You have to be friendly, if you want to have friends. We need to communicate to people about how we care for them. We need to be given to hospitality. Our church should be filled with friend that we haven't met yet. You have to be friendly, if you want to have friends. We need to reach out to foreigners. We need to communicate to people about how we care for them. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5802 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:00:43 -0700 3912 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/25th_anniversary/ Pastor Wayne Surface Renew your vows daily before your Lord Jesus Christ. Renew your Vows Remember your first Love Read distinctly Nehemiah 8:8, Listen attentively Nehemiah 8:3 http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5797 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:56:13 -0700 2205 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_names_of_god_-_week_10/ Pastor Logan Fields Our God is in charge. He is our counselor. Our God is in charge. He is our counselor. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5796 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:55 -0700 1163 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/hospitality_03/ Pastor Wayne Surface Use your Spiritual Gifts to show Hospitality Use your Spiritual Gifts to show Hospitality. There are the gifts, and then there are the offices in which they are used, such as Greeters, Ushers, and Helpers, but ALL of us need to be greeting visitors, ushering people into the church community, and helping, or "co-laboring with" those who need help. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5792 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:45:04 -0700 3365 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/rehearsal_time/ Pastor Wayne Surface As we approach our 25th Anniversary Sunday we want to rehearse all that God has done. We need to rehearse what the Book says. Acts 14:27, 11:4, Exodus 17:14-15, II Peter 1:12-16 As we approach our 25th Anniversary Sunday we want to rehearse all that God has done. We need to rehearse what the Book says. We should rehearse what we are learning in the sermons. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5789 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:53 -0700 1128 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_a_better_marriage_-_part_9/ Pastor Wayne Surface Wives should respect their husbands, and represent them well. Husbands should love and honor their wives. Husbands need a wife to represent them well Proverbs 31-23 He who finds a wife finds a good thing; Proverbs 18-22. 1st peter Ch.3 Vs. 4-5, a wife is to adorn her husband. As a wife chooses jewelry to help look her best, a husband needs a wife be a compliment to him. Wives should build up their husbands not tear then down; proverbs 14-1 The Husband is to honor 1st peter Ch.3 Vs. 7, To honor her is to value her. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5788 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:27:01 -0700 2628 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/his-story/ Pastor Wayne Surface History is not just dates, times, and places or people. It is the lives of individuals that have been changed through the power of God. Acts 14:27, 2:41-42, Isaiah 42:12, Zechariah 4:6 History is not just dates, times, and places or people. It is the lives of individuals that have been changed through the power of God. History is His-story, God working in lives. Hisstory means I have to be in the center of the HS - HiS. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5787 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:15:25 -0700 2761 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/the_names_of_god_-_week_9/ Pastor Logan Fields Our God is a jealous God. He is jealous of us, for our affection. Our God is a jealous God. He is jealous of us, for our affection. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5786 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:00:03 -0700 2585 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/hospitality_02/ Pastor Wayne Surface Practicing Hospitality in the Church- Week 2 2nd Samuel 23:15-16: Ushers and Regulars: Anticipate, Participate and Administrate. Romans 16: 1-16 Greeters: "Salute one another, Embrace one another, Care for one another." Simple guides to Hospitality. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5783 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:00:12 -0700 2782 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/eating_meat/ Guest Speaker Christ's Meat was His Father's Work Christ's Meat was His Father's Work. The Bible uses "meat", and the Christian who is able to "eat" meat as a symbol of spiritual maturity. Just as Christ's Meat was His Father's Work, so it is for us. The Harvest is NOW, the door is closing. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5777 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:03 -0700 2187 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/a_triune_heart/ Pastor Wayne Surface We need to seek God with our whole heart. It involves the emotion of the heart, the thoughts of the heart, and the choices of the heart. Psalms 119:32-36,86:11-12, I Kings 3:9,4:29,Proverbs 3:5 We need to seek God with our whole heart. It involves the emotion of the heart, the thoughts of the heart, and the choices of the heart. We should have an understanding heart to hear, to discern and to observe. Enlarge you heart to make room for God, His Word, and others. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5775 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:30:32 -0700 3070 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/can_you_forgive/ Guest Speaker As bad as it was, Jesus still forgave. We will never witness the scrutiny that Jesus Christ witnessed. Forgiveness is an attitude, not a duty. Luke 23:44 As bad as it was, Jesus still forgave. We will never witness the scrutiny that Jesus Christ witnessed. Forgiveness is an attitude, not a duty. Forgive because Christ forgave you. A message from Pastor Nathan Deatrick. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5776 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:30:39 -0700 2168 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/understanding_god_through_trials/ Guest Speaker A Right Perspective about Trials requires Faith. A Right Perspective about Trials requires Faith. God's perspective about trying us: He LOVES us! Christ's perspective of His Trial: Joy. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5771 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:15:02 -0700 2771 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/are_ye_also_yet_without_understanding/ Guest Speaker A Heart of Understanding - Ladies Spiritual Growth Conference Lesson by Marilyn Reid http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5772 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:45:08 -0700 3210 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/building_up_our_homes_throuh_understanding/ Guest Speaker Every Wise Woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Every Wise Woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Be sober. Be devoted to your husband, have a tender affection to him. Practice loving him with "Agape" love: loving him unconditionally, no matter what the moment. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5770 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:00:54 -0700 2392 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/understanding_the_heart_of_your_husband/ Guest Speaker A man thrives on the knowledge of his wife's adoration and support. A man thrives on the knowledge of his wife's adoration and support. Encourage your husband's desire for spiritual things. Eliminate sarcasm in your conversation with your husband. Esteem your husband very highly. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5769 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:00:02 -0700 2309 family, friends http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/a_woman_of_understanding_abigail/ Guest Speaker Abigail is described as a Woman of GREAT Understanding Abigail's Husband, Nabal, had gravely insulted David, who was about to exact his revenge upon Nabal, and all the men of his house, but Abigail interceded. She was able to understand the situation, took a stand, humbled herself before David, took the blame, and implores him to forgive her husband. http://www.obchurch.org/index.php/messages/5768 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:00:07 -0700 1944 family, friends