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From the Pulpit
by Oakridge Bible Chapel
Weekly sermons from Oakridge Bible Chapel.
Episodes
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The Trouble is Coming from Inside the House (2 Samuel 13:1–14:33)
There is forgiveness for sin—all sin. But forgiveness does not mean that sin leaves nothing behind. Though God had forgiven David, the consequences of his wrongdoing would reach deep into his own household. In 2 Samuel 13–14, those consequences begin to unfold. Sexual violence, hatred, murder,...
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Four Jesus Principles (Select Passages)
Sermon from October 04, 2026 service. Lew Worrad preaching.
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The View from the King’s Roof (2 Samuel 11:1–12:31)
Sin rarely remains as small or as hidden as we imagine. David’s story begins with a moment of carelessness and unfolds into adultery, deception, and murder. As Israel’s king, he uses his authority to satisfy his desires and conceal his wrongdoing, drawing others into the consequences of his sin....
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A Servant at the King’s Table (2 Samuel 8:1–10:19)
Most of us like having options. We like deciding where we’ll go, what we’ll do, and how we’ll respond. Which can make the idea of a king difficult for us. A king’s authority isn’t dependent upon our approval. We don’t decide whether he reigns, only how we’ll respond to his reign. And that matters...
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Cleansed From the Inside Out (John 13:1-17)
Sermon from September 13, 2026 service. Avery Pham preaching.
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The Main Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing (Acts 4:1-5:16)
Sermon from September 6, 2026 service. Brian Hartnett preaching.
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The House That David Didn’t Build (2 Samuel 7:1–29)
It’s tempting to try and measure the Christian life by what we’re doing for God. We want to live wisely, give generously, and declare urgently. Desires like these are good, but they can quietly leave us carrying a responsibility God never gave us—as though his purposes ultimately depend upon our...
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David's Great; God's Greater (2 Samuel 5:1–6:23)
Human greatness can be impressive, and Scripture gives us good reason to honour faithful people. David certainly deserves our admiration. In 2 Samuel 5–6, Israel unites under his rule, Jerusalem becomes his capital, his house grows, and his enemies are defeated. David becomes “greater and…
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The “Strong” Man and the “Weak” King (2 Samuel 2:8–4:12)
Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after Saul’s death, most of Israel still remained loyal to Saul’s house. Into that uncertainty stepped Abner—a powerful, influential man accustomed to making things...
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When Your Enemy Falls (2 Samuel 1:1–2:7)
What happens in our hearts when someone who has opposed us falls? Vindication can quickly become satisfaction, and another person’s loss can easily look like our opportunity. David faced precisely that temptation when news arrived that Saul was dead. The man who had pursued him for years was…
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The Enduring King (1 Samuel 30:1–31:13)
First Samuel asks a simple but profound question: What kind of king do God’s people need? As the book draws to its close, the answer comes into sharp focus. Saul’s tragic reign reaches its appointed end, David stands ready to receive the kingdom God has promised, and above them both stands the...
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The Holy Spirit and Salvation (John 16:5-11)
Sermon from July 26, 2026 service. Harold Peasley preaching.
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That in All Things He May Have Preeminence (Col. 1:15-22)
Sermon from July 19, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.
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Seeking God Part 2 (Psalm 27:4)
Sermon from July 12, 2026 service. Jim Rennie preaching.
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Seeking God (Psalm 24)
Sermon from July 05, 2026 service. Jim Rennie preaching.
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When Fear Clouds Faith (1 Samuel 27:1–29:11)
Fear has a way of clouding our vision. It can make familiar truths seem distant, tomorrow feel uncertain, and God’s promises appear less true than our circumstances. In 1 Samuel 27–29, David experiences one of the lowest points of his life. Fear drives him into Philistine territory, where...
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The Point of Saul's Spear (1 Samuel 26:1–25)
In 1 Samuel 26, David finds himself in a familiar situation: Saul is still pursuing him, the kingdom is still delayed, and the promises of God remain unfulfilled. Yet something has changed. The man who once fled for his life now faces a test that reveals the growth of his faith. This chapter...
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Kept Back From Evil (1 Samuel 25:1–44)
First Samuel 25 is one of the most compelling narratives in David’s life. Set between a funeral and a wedding, it introduces a foolish man, a wise woman, and a future king standing at a crossroads. Having recently demonstrated remarkable restraint toward Saul, David now faces a different kind of...
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Do You Believe This? (John 1:1–46)
Sermon from June 07, 2026 service. Avery Pham preaching.
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Because He's Worthy (Colossians 1:1–16)
Sermon from May 31, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.
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The Cave and the Crown (1 Samuel 23:15–24:22)
There are times in life when opportunity feels so obvious, so reasonable, and so providential that we assume acting on it must be God’s will. But is every open door truly an invitation from the Lord? Sometimes the greatest spiritual danger is not blatant rebellion, but the temptation to grasp for...
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Breakdown, Breakout, and Breakthrough (Selected Scriptures)
Sermon from May 17, 2026 service. Stephen Hawkins preaching.
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Facing the Storm (Acts 27)
Sermon from May 10, 2026 service. Mani Kunadian preaching.
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The King Who Seeks the Lord (1 Samuel 21:1–23:14)
In 1 Samuel 21–23, David is a fugitive, Saul is on the throne, and the situation feels uncertain and unstable. Yet as the narrative unfolds, a clear pattern emerges. Access to God, direction from God, blessing by God, and clarity about God are not found with Saul, the visible king, but with…
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The Shelter of Covenant Love (1 Samuel 20:1–42)
In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and shifting identity, where do we turn for security? In 1 Samuel 20, we find David in a moment of deep vulnerability—hunted, displaced, and unsure of what lies ahead. Yet instead of grasping for control or crafting a plan, he runs to something far...
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When God Overrules Resistance (1 Samuel 19:18–24)
We often assume that resisting God’s will and ways carry little consequence—that we can delay obedience, hold back, or quietly push against what he is doing without much cost. But 1 Samuel 19:18–24 tells a different story. As Saul relentlessly opposes God’s chosen king, his defiance reaches a...
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Standing in Step—or in the Way (1 Samuel 18:1–19:17)
In 1 Samuel 18–19, as God advances his plans and purposes by raising up David as king, people begin to respond. Some—like Jonathan, Michal, and the people—recognize what God is doing and align themselves with it in trust and loyalty. Others—like Saul—resist, attempting to control, manipulate, and...
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An End to the End (Selected Scriptures)
Sermon from 2026 Easter service. Josiah Boyd preaching.
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Behold, Your King Is Coming to You (Zechariah 9:1–10)
Sermon from March 29, 2026 service. Josiah Boyd preaching.
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An Introduction to Sanctification (John 15:1-11)
Sermon from March 22, 2026 service. Brian Hartnett preaching.
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David v. Goliath: Seeing What God Sees (1 Samuel 17:1–58)
In a world that prizes visible strength, proven experience, and measurable success, it is easy to assume that security and victory belong to those who appear most impressive. Yet Scripture repeatedly challenges that instinct. In 1 Samuel 17, a familiar battlefield becomes the setting for a deeper...
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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,...
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The Lord is Able to Make Him Stand (Romans 14:1-23)
Sermon from March 1, 2026 service. Cliff Donaldson preaching.
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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…
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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...
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Elijah's Despair (1 Kings 19:1–18)
Sermon from February 8, 2026 meeting. Godsgrace Agu preaching.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Fall of Saul, Part 1: Failing To Wait (1 Samuel 13:1–23)
Waiting is never easy. We want answers, results, and direction—and we want them now. But the life of faith often asks us to do the opposite: to wait. First Samuel 13 recounts a scene from the life of Saul, Israel’s first king, standing at the edge of a crisis. The enemy is at the gates, his army…
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When Fear Reaches for the Throne (1 Samuel 12:1–25)
In 1 Samuel 12, Israel finally reaches a moment of relief. The threat has passed, the king has been established, and the people gather in celebration. Yet instead of simply affirming the moment, God speaks—because something deeper still needs attention. Through Samuel, the Lord confronts how fear...
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The Ignorant Inn Keeper (Luke 2:1–19)
Sermon from December 21, 2025 service. Harold Peasley preaching.
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What the Birth of Christ Did (Titus 2:11–14)
At Christmas, we often talk about what happened: a baby lying in a manger, angels singing in the sky, shepherds watching in the field. But Titus 2 tells us what the birth of Christ did. When the grace of God “appeared,” Paul says, it wasn’t simply the beginning of a beloved story; it was the...
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What Makes Heaven Happy (Selected Scriptures)
Sermon from December 07, 2025 service. Jim Rennie preaching.
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Our Messianic Hope (Selected Scriptures)
Advent begins with longing—with God’s people sitting in the dark and remembering what it means to wait. And when we look back through the Old Testament, we discover that this longing isn’t new; it’s been woven into the story since Eden. From the garden to the patriarchs, from Moses to David, from...
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God’s Deliverance: Expect it, Behold it, Mark it (1 Samuel 11:1–15)
First Samuel 11 drops God’s people into a moment of real vulnerability: a city surrounded, a nation unsure, and a threat far greater than their ability to handle. Yet this chapter showcases a familiar pattern woven throughout Scripture—when human strength runs out, God’s deliverance steps in. The...
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The King and His Baggage (1 Samuel 10:17–27)
There’s a kind of judgment in the Bible that doesn’t come as fire or thunder. It comes when God steps back and lets people have exactly what they keep reaching for. Most have tasted a little of that in their own lives—a job that seemed perfect but slowly hollowed life out, a choice that looked…
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Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary God (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16)
We all want clarity in a confusing world—leaders we can trust, plans that make sense, and some sign that God is still in control. But what do we do when everything feels uncertain? When leaders disappoint us, when our own choices go wrong, and when God seems silent? In 1 Samuel 9–10, we meet...
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The King Who Gives (1 Samuel 8:1–22)
In 1 Samuel 8, Israel asks for a king “like all the nations,” revealing a temptation that still confronts us today: to trust what we can see rather than the God we cannot. The people were drawn to human leadership—Samuel’s aging authority, the failures of his sons, the stability and power of...
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Faithfulness In Adversity (Daniel 1:1–13)
Sermon from October 26th, 2025 service. Godsgrace Agu preaching.
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