Everyone is welcomed at OCBF. It is our sincere desire that all men, women, boys and girls come into a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and experience daily the power of His eternal love. A believer can increasingly grow into an intimate, vibrant relationship with Christ as he or she becomes more grounded in His Word.
1 John 4:17-21 Introduction When runners are behind in a race, they must dig deep, find whatever strength and endurance they can and speed up to try to win. Paul...
2 Peter 3:1-14 Introduction When the Hubble telescope took flight with its powerful lens, we were able to look into places we had never seen before. Scientists discovered a staggering...
Luke 19:11-27 Introduction A very wealthy gentleman offered a poor young boy the opportunity to earn some extra money by watching over his home while he and his family went...
2 John 1:8 Introduction Since 1968, more than 150 Olympic medals have been stripped away from athletes or teams who broke the rules and were considered undeserving of their rewards....
Colossians 3:23-25 Introduction People often think of desiring rewards as selfish, but believers know that heavenly rewards are given in recognition of a life lived according to God’s principles. Although...
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Introduction Wouldn't it be a miserable experience to almost win the lottery? Let's say you played the lotto and decided to listen as the winning numbers are...
2 Corinthians 5:10 Introduction In the Olympics, the best athletes from around the world demonstrate their abilities and compete to win the prize. Every single athlete desires to win a...
Colossians 1:28-29 Introduction On the road to Damascus, Paul had an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ that radically changed his life and set him on a path of ministry...
Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We have a computer network in operation on our church campus. This network only functions because of its servers. Servers enable the computers to communicate with each...
Malachi 3:7-12 Introduction When children play together, whether they know each other or are playing together for the first time, they are often unwilling to share their toys. Their little...
1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Introduction Before an NBA game, the team and staff always have a pregame meal. They usually have a feast and the team sits, eats, and fellowships. This...
Romans 12:1-2 Introduction Trapeze artists understand the art of surrender. A profound trust exists between the flyer and the catcher. The flyer must let go of the trapeze, hang perfectly...