Old Union Missionary Baptist Church (Video)

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The newest sermons from Old Union Missionary Baptist Church on SermonAudio.

  1. May 31 ·  Video

    Complete and Total Surrender

    Old Union Missionary Baptist Church (Video)

    1 hr

  2. May 24 ·  Video

    The Testimony of Providence

    The sermon centers on the doctrine of providence as revealed through Paul's encounter at Mars Hill in Athens, where he appeals not merely to creation or the gospel, but to the personal, pervasive, and purposeful hand of God in human history and individual lives. Drawing from Acts 17, the preacher emphasizes that God's sovereignty and human freedom are not contradictory, but harmonized in a divine orchestration that guides all nations, times, and circumstances toward the ultimate goal of drawing people to seek Him. The message underscores that God's providence is not abstract or distant, but actively present in life's events—both in grand historical movements and in intimate personal experiences—designed to awaken a longing to find Him, even in darkness. The speaker challenges listeners, especially the lost, to recognize that God is not far off but near, using every circumstance, including suffering and redirection, as a means to draw them into relationship. Ultimately, the sermon invites a response of surrender and pursuit, urging individuals to move beyond religious compartmentalization and embrace a life where God's providential presence becomes the consuming reality of every decision and moment.

    52 min

  3. May 17 ·  Video

    The Doctrine of Prayer - Teach Us to Pray

    The sermon centers on the Lord's Prayer as a transformative model for Christian prayer, emphasizing that true prayer begins with a personal, intimate relationship with God as a loving Father, which fosters confidence, safety, and surrender. It challenges the notion of prayer as a transactional exchange—where God is manipulated like a Santa Claus for personal desires—and instead presents prayer as a posture of alignment with God's will, where believers seek not their own agenda but the fulfillment of heaven's purposes on earth. Through a deep exploration of each petition, the sermon reveals that prayer involves multiple spiritual identities—child, worshiper, subject, beggar, sinner, and supplicant—each reflecting a distinct posture of dependence, humility, and trust in God's perfect fatherhood. It further addresses the paradox of praying to be led into trials while asking not to be led into temptation, clarifying that God permits trials for sanctification but does not tempt; thus, prayer is a cry for strength to endure testing without succumbing to sin. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to prioritize the cultivation of a deep, intentional prayer life as the foundation for spiritual maturity, discipleship, and enduring joy, even in suffering, because God is faithful to work all things for good in those who love Him.

    58 min

  4. May 10 ·  Video

    The Doctrine of Prayer - Learning to Pray

    This sermon presents a transformative vision of prayer as a vital, accessible, and deeply personal communion with God, countering the common perception of prayer as a burdensome duty or a source of guilt. Centered on the Lord's Prayer and Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6, it emphasizes that prayer is not about eloquence or ritual but about genuine intimacy with a Father who already knows our needs. The preacher dismantles spiritual myths—such as the idea that prayer must be spontaneous or that spiritual maturity comes by divine zap—by affirming that prayer can be taught, disciplined, and enriched through Scripture, using God's Word as a guide and anchor. Drawing from personal struggle, the sermon exposes common pitfalls like distraction, self-focus, and performance anxiety, while calling believers to persevere in prayer not for perfection, but for presence. Ultimately, it urges the listener to embrace prayer as a lifelong, teachable discipline, where even imperfect, wordless cries are met with grace, and where the Holy Spirit empowers through the very tools God has provided.

    55 min

  5. May 3 ·  Video

    Spiritual Caretakers - Bringing Them to Christ

    This sermon calls believers to embrace the often overlooked yet vital role of spiritual caretaking, emphasizing that true care involves bringing others—especially those in hidden struggles or fresh sin—to Jesus rather than relying on human solutions, guilt, or self-reliance. Drawing from Mark 5 and John 8, it contrasts the visible, measurable nature of physical caregiving with the invisible, faith-driven work of spiritual nurturing, where the heart of the matter is not outward behavior but the unseen condition of the soul. The preacher warns against the cultural tendency to seek instant results and prescriptive answers, instead urging perseverance in prayer and faith, even when outcomes are not immediately visible, grounded in the truth that Jesus' power transcends all human complexity and despair. Ultimately, the message is a pastoral invitation to move beyond self-focused spirituality into mature, sacrificial love—believing that every soul matters to God and that faith, not fear, must govern our spiritual intercession.

    57 min

  6. Apr 26 ·  Video

    The Doctrine of the Church - Part 3

    The sermon establishes that the church's foundation rests on a personal, salvific relationship with Christ, authenticated through baptism and a commitment to holiness, as seen in Scripture's emphasis on faith, baptism, and public profession. It underscores that true church membership involves more than doctrinal orthodoxy—it requires a unified, Spirit-filled community marked by worship, sacrificial generosity, and bold, collective witness to the gospel. Drawing from Acts 4, the message highlights that the early church's power and purpose emerged not from structure alone, but from a shared devotion to God's will, evidenced in prayer, unity, and fearless proclamation despite persecution. The preacher calls the congregation to move beyond passive membership toward an offensive, Spirit-led mission in their community, challenging complacency and urging a return to the zeal and sacrificial love that characterized the first church. Ultimately, the church is not defined by its buildings or traditions, but by its living, unified, and courageous embodiment of Christ's redemptive mission in the world.

    1h 5m

  7. Apr 25 ·  Video

    The First and Second Adam

    Lesson 12 from the 2026 session of the Old Union Ministers School.

    47 min

  8. Apr 25 ·  Video

    The Gospel According to Isaiah

    Lesson 11 from the 2026 session of the Old Union Ministers School.

    47 min
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