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  1. 17 MAR

    The Power of the Lord’s Presence (1 Samuel 16:14–23)

    In 1 Samuel 16, a kingdom teeters between turmoil and peace. Saul still sits on the throne, a king who seems strong, capable, and in control—but the Spirit of the Lord has departed from him. Fear replaces faith, and his world begins to unravel. At the same time, a young shepherd named David, unnoticed by most, is quietly anointed and filled with God’s Spirit. Where Saul falters, David brings relief and calm—not because of his skill, his appearance, or his position, but because the presence of God rests upon him. This passage challenges readers to ask: where is true stability found? What gives life, clarity, and peace in the midst of chaos? It reveals that the presence of God—not power, titles, or human strength—determines the fate of hearts, lives, and even kingdoms.

    34 min

  2. 10 MAR

    The Lord is Able to Make Him Stand (Romans 14:1-23)

    Sermon from March 1, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.

    45 min

  3. 10 MAR

    Gratitude for a Faithful People (Philippians 1:1–11)

    There are seasons in the life of a church family when what’s needed is not new direction, but grateful recognition—moments to pause and notice what God is doing in and through his people. Faithfulness deserves to be named, grace deserves to be acknowledged, and God’s work deserves to be celebrated, not for human commendation, but for divine glory. Today’s gathering is shaped by appreciation and intercession: thanksgiving for the ways God has been forming, sustaining, and using this assembly of believers, and prayer for the ways he will continue to grow his people in love, wisdom, holiness, and fruitfulness. Our praise today is offered as a grateful response to God’s faithfulness and a prayerful entrusting of the future to his care — for the glory of his name and the good of his church.

    31 min

  4. 24 FEB

    Courage Shaped By Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16–5:9)

    We live in a world that is constantly wearing down—bodies weaken, strength fades, and loss touches every life. The pressure of suffering, the weight of uncertainty, and the quiet anxiety of waiting shape the human experience more than we often admit. Yet Scripture tells a deeper story. Though everything visible is temporary, God is doing an unseen work—renewing his people inwardly, dwelling in them by his Spirit, and preparing a glory that will outlast every sorrow and fear. Second Corinthians lifts our eyes beyond what is breaking down to what God is building up. It calls God’s people to live not in retreat or resignation, but with courage, confidence, and faith—walking by what God has promised, not merely by what the world presents.

    29 min

  5. 24 FEB

    Elijah's Despair (1 Kings 19:1–18)

    Sermon from February 8, 2026 meeting. Godsgrace Agu preaching.

    32 min

  6. 24 FEB

    The God Who Sees Differently (1 Samuel 16:1–13)

    Scripture reminds us again and again of the big difference between how and what we see and how and what God sees. We are quick to draw conclusions based on what is visible—success or failure, strength or weakness, danger or security, prominence or obscurity. God, however, works according to purposes that often lie beyond human judgment, his thoughts being far above human thoughts. His plans unfold across generations and circumstances, his care extends to fragile and fickle servants, and his gaze reaches beneath appearances to the heart. In 1 Samuel 16, at a moment marked by loss and uncertainty for God’s people, the Lord quietly advances his good and glorious purposes—not through what looks impressive or powerful, but through what he knows to be faithful and true.

    37 min

  7. 5 FEB

    The Fall of Saul, Part 3: Failing To Listen (1 Samuel 15:1–35)

    Warnings are often ignored not because they are unclear, but because they are outmatched. Other voices speak louder—voices of confidence, momentum, pragmatism, and self-assurance. What sounds reasonable in the moment can slowly eclipse what is right, especially when obedience carries cost and delay. Scripture repeatedly exposes the danger of selective listening. God’s word may be acknowledged and affirmed while still being reshaped by competing priorities. Partial obedience begins to masquerade as faithfulness. Adjustments feel small. Justifications feel necessary. Over time, the authority of God’s voice is reduced from final to marginal to optional. Scripture calls God’s people not merely to hear him, but to listen to him—to treat his word as decisive and sufficient. When God speaks, his voice is not one among many, but the voice that must govern every other.

    1hr 19min

  8. 3 FEB

    The Fall of Saul, Part 2: Failing To Submit (1 Samuel 14:1–52)

    Faith is often tested in quiet, ordinary moments—when the way forward feels uncertain, when waiting stretches patience, and when doing something seems easier than trusting someone. In those moments, it is possible to be sincere, active, and even religious, while slowly drifting from simple dependence on the word of the Lord. Scripture speaks tenderly but clearly to that condition, reminding God’s people that faith is not measured by urgency or output, but by trust and obedience. In 1 Samuel 14, two ways of relating to God are set side by side. One is marked by restlessness, noise, and a desire to secure outcomes; the other by humility, restraint, and confidence in the Lord’s power to act according to his will. The contrast invites careful reflection—not on how much is being done for God, but on whether hearts are quietly resting in him, listening for his voice, and moving forward in trust rather than fear.

    43 min
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Weekly sermons from Oakridge Bible Chapel.

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  • Creator
    Oakridge Bible Chapel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    509
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    © Oakridge Bible Chapel