Category Archives: Sermon

God is Generous



Generosity to the LORD is found in knowing that God has been generous to us first and that God delights in our being generous like Him. The Lord frequently challenges His people as Paul does the Corinthians in this letter. Let’s see what God has to say about time, talents, and treasures.

2 Corinthians 9:5-11

Taught Sunday morning, August 18, 2024 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


God’s Son, Mary’s Son



At 12 years old, Jesus was accidentally left behind in Jerusalem by his parents. He remained in the temple, making the most of the situation by learning and conversing with the experts of the Word of God. He was finding joy in the things of His Father. And He was accomplishing righteousness for us by loving God supremely.

Luke 2:39-52

Taught Sunday morning, August 11, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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We Abide



Ancient Landmarks – Come to think of it, all of Scripture is a reliable navigation tool for the journey of life. A solid foundation upon which to build one’s life and for discerning this world’s complexities. How can it be so? God breathed out its very words, guiding the prophets of old as they penned its words. The Spirit preserved His work through time to be available to us as faithful men and women passed it along, translating it, and teaching it to the next generation.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

Taught Sunday morning, August 4, 2024 by Brad D Harris

We hope that this online service has blessed you.  It is funded by the generous participants of Prairie Oaks Baptist Church.  If you would like to contribute to Prairie Oaks and their audio ministry, we have a donation page so that you can securely give online to help this ministry.  Thank you for listening and prayerfully supporting us.  I hope we continue to further you in your journey with Christ!


We Believe



Ancient Landmark – Paul reminds the believers in Corinth that what he taught is also what he learned. What he had received, he delivered to them the same truths to believe and by which one stands in the faith. Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures. He was buried and rose from the dead the third day, according to the Scriptures. And he was seen by many credible witnesses.

1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 58

Taught Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Great Commission



Ancient Landmark – the Great Commission Jesus commands His disciples to continue to go and make more disciples of the Kingdom of God. The authority belongs to Jesus and the good news is that He welcomes people from all nations to follow Him in His kingdom of heaven. And we have the privilege and empowerment to teach others to join the movement.

Matthew 28:18-20

Taught Sunday morning, July 21, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Greatest Command



Ancient Landmark series covers three in this one dialogue Jesus had with a wise scribe of the law. What is the greatest commandment? Jesus gives us more than we ask. He repeats an ancient landmark of His day and another law of God. Will we hear the words of the Teacher?

Mark 6:28-34 and Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Taught Sunday morning, July 14, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Lord’s Model Prayer



An Ancient Landmark that has been recited and meditated upon for generations of Christ-followers. Jesus taught His disciples a short model prayer that they could direct and inform their prayers to their heavenly Father.

Matthew 6:9-13

Taught Sunday morning, July 7, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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More than a Shepherd



So many people have found this psalm to be a source of calm and comfort in difficult times. The LORD as a Shepherd who cares for His people with provision, protection, presence, and peace. Let us contemplate its simple truths to prepare us for when we need a landmark to anchor our soul.

Psalm 23

Taught Sunday morning, June 30, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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God’s Light



God created light and then created beings to show a physical light. His image bearers failed to live in His spiritual light. So He sent His Son to be spiritual Light and give spiritual light to those who believe in Him. They become His lights to show His Spiritual light in a dark world. And one day, God will once again combine the physical light and spiritual light to eradicate darkness once and for all from His creation.

Genesis 1, John 1, John 8, Matthew 5, and Revelation 21-22.

Taught Sunday morning, June 23, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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More than a Name



At the end of a particularly hurtful episode where the children of Israel betray the LORD and yet He forgives them, the LORD defines His character for Moses. The LORD is a God compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in covenant love and faithfulness…

Exodus 34:5-7

Taught Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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