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 5:16-21 Introduction A golden orb-weaver is a type of spider that spins a wickedly deceptive web. The silky strands of the web can appear yellow, which is an...
1 John 5:6-15 Introduction Anyone traveling by train, bus, or plane must trust the conductor, driver, or pilot to know what they are doing. To go from the place of...
1 John 5:1-5 Introduction God intends for Christians to view ourselves as victors and not victims as we overcome the attempts of this world to defeat us. In Greek, the...
1 John 4:7-21 Introduction Tina Turner argues that love is just a second-hand emotion in her song, What's Love Got to Do with It? Many popular songs in American culture...
1 John 4:1-6 Introduction Duck hunters use decoys that look, quack, move, and act like ducks. The ducks think they are ducks, and the real ducks become the dead ducks...
1 John 3:18-24 Introduction We may feel like we are getting nothing in return when we extend love to others. The truth is that we strengthen our relationship with God...
1 John 3:1-17 Introduction Families are like compasses; they point us to home. Similarly, a godly family can point believers to their heavenly Father and heavenly home. Believers are called...
1 John 2:18-29 Introduction As believers, our relationship with Christ determines our victory over the enemies who try to deceive and defeat us spiritually. The antichrists, or those who are...
1 John 2:12-17 Introduction Have you ever had a fake I.D.? A fake I.D. is normally used to give the impression that a person is older than they are. Many...
1 John 2:3-11 Introduction In the process of building a house, the most important thing is a stable foundation. Without a proper foundation, no other part of the house can...
1 John 1:5-2:2 Introduction Fellowship with God is based on understanding and activating His provision for addressing sin. The world often describes fellowship as an experience of shared interests, activities,...
1 John 1:1-4 Introduction As Christians, we stay right with God as we continue to pursue intimate fellowship with Him and His people based on His Word. Fellowship refers to...