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.
James 4:1-12 Introduction In today’s world, it is common for people to identify themselves using their “preferred pronouns” to reveal how they want others to address and identify them. The...
James 3:13-18 Introduction Wisdom is the key to living a productive Christian life and to grasp it, we need to know how it is intertwined with knowledge and understanding. Beginning...
James 3:1-12 Introduction In 1986 the space shuttle Challenger blew up. It blew up because some little rubber components were not correctly placed. They were loose. As a result of...
James 2:14-26 Introduction When we do not engage in enough physical activity, our muscles can atrophy. Muscle atrophy is the thinning or loss of muscle tissue. Without proper use, the...
James 2:1-13 Introduction If a man walks into church in tattered clothing and receives less favorable treatment than a man wearing a nice suit, the sin of partiality has just...
James 1:19-27 Introduction In the parable of the sower and the seeds (Luke 8:4-15), Jesus shares the principle of people and their relationship to God’s Word. This parable helps us...
James 1:13-18 Introduction In the Bible, we find some people who resisted temptation and some who gave in to temptation. For example, Joseph fled from sexual enticement, while King David...
James 1:1-12 Introduction Born blind in one eye, a young boy in Nigeria was sent by his parents to live with his uncle in the United States. His parents hoped...
Galatians 6:6-10 Introduction In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana was looking for the Holy Grail. When he and his team finally arrived onsite at its location, he had...
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...
Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction Walking in the Spirit is the key to living a victorious Christian life. The Holy Spirit is the presence of Christ inside believers and the power of...
1 John 2:15-17 Introduction Many of us enjoy stories about good versus evil. We love to watch the good guy defeat the bad guy. Still, we often underestimate how enticing...
2 Timothy 3:13-17 Introduction Imagine driving on a stormy day and trying to look out of your rear window to realize you can't see anything. Imagine that you've had this...
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Introduction When runners prepare on the starting line before a race, each one envisions the prize they hope to gain at the end. Every fiber of their...
Matthew 24:1-8 Introduction Wars. Rumors of wars. Famine. Earthquakes. Lawlessness. False prophets. Persecution. These things are merely the beginning signs of the end times (Matthew 24:8). Although these events may...
Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction The church has been and will continue to be God's centerpiece for His representation in history. God chose the church to be His official representative on earth...
Matthew 6:5-13 Introduction Prayer is like the National Anthem before a football game for many of us. It gets the game started but has no connection with what’s happening on...
Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction Many fish species swim together in groups called schools to survive. The school creates a tight formation that moves swiftly in perfect unison as if it is...
Isaiah 58:1-12 Introduction Contrary to popular opinion, fasting does not revolve around one’s health and fitness goals, nor is fasting merely the dieting fad it has become of late. Biblical...