Tag Archives: obedience

Hard of Heart

March 21, 2021SermonExodus, God's will, Moses, obedience, RepentanceBrad Harris

The LORD warns Pharaoh and the rest of us that it is dangerous to keep rebelling against God Almighty. In His judgment, there is mercy. For those who heed the warning, they can spare themselves some suffering. Better still, those who not only heed the warning, but bring themselves under the protection of God in relationship through His Savior, these people are rescued from wrath and brought into the peace and rest of God.

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Exodus 9:13 – 35

Preached Sunday morning, March 21, 2021 by Brad D Harris

Prairie Oaks Baptist Church
402 Viney Grove Road in Prairie Grove, AR
P.O. Box 424, Prairie Grove AR 72753
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Put the Hurt to Rest

February 7, 2021SermonExodus, forgiveness, Genesis, life, obedience, wisdomBrad Harris

Jacob’s sons did not get along for much of their younger years, but as God had foretold, they would be dependent upon their brother Joseph. And following Jacob’s death and many decades, the reconciliation was formalized between them through repentance and forgiveness which set up faith in the continued fulfillment of the promises of God.

Genesis 50:15-26

Audio of video recorded for Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 by Brad D Harris

Prairie Oaks Baptist Church
402 Viney Grove Road in Prairie Grove, AR
P.O. Box 424, Prairie Grove AR 72753
prairieoaksbaptist.com
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The Blessing of God

January 24, 2021SermonAbraham, faith, Genesis, life, obedienceBrad Harris

The LORD singled out Abraham and Sarah to leave their home and come be a part of God’s great plan to bless all the nations. This was perhaps more radical than we imagine with greater reward than we grasp. And they packed up and obeyed, joining God in a story that basically takes the reader through the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures and through the entirety of the New Testament. And they gained the blessing of God, which is relationship with God Himself. Let’s go too!

Genesis 12:1-5

Preached Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 by Brad D Harris

Prairie Oaks Baptist Church
402 Viney Grove Road in Prairie Grove, AR
P.O. Box 424, Prairie Grove AR 72753
prairieoaksbaptist.com
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Looking unto Jesus

August 16, 2020Sermonadopted, depression, endurance, God's will, Hebrews, life, obedienceBrad Harris

As both our example of faith and the object of our faith, Jesus stands as the climax of Hebrews 11 and its list of heroes. Thus let us run the course set before us with endurance. There are hindrances to be set aside. There will be hostility from opposition. But looking unto Jesus, we see Him on the other side of those sacrifices and seated at the right hand of God. Let’s Go!

Hebrews 12:1-3

Preached Sunday morning, August 16, 2020 by Brad D Harris

Prairie Oaks Baptist Church
402 Viney Grove Road in Prairie Grove, AR
P.O. Box 424, Prairie Grove AR 72753
prairieoaksbaptist.com
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The Bigger Story in Ruth

March 8, 2020SermonDavid, discipleship, God's will, obedience, RuthBrad Harris

Boaz and Ruth were faithful to God in their generation. God used that faithfulness to pivot the story of redemption from Genesis all the way to King David and beyond to the King of kings Jesus. Yet, like us, Ruth and Boaz did not realize the importance of their place in God’s story, they were just doing the right thing because God said to do it. May we take heart to remain faithful and let God do His work for the glory of Christ.

Ruth 4:9-22

Preached Sunday morning, March 8, 2020 by Brad D Harris

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God at work in Ruth

February 23, 2020Sermonfaith, obedience, Ruth, SpiritBrad Harris

God is at work in some people and you cannot miss His handiwork. Their lives radiate His love and righteousness. And Ruth has come a long ways from her old way of life in Moab to Bethlehem of Judah as a woman of great reputation. And God is using her faithfulness to Him to bear testimony to His faithfulness to work in behalf of those whose hearts are set on Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). And the LORD has another man of great valor in Bethlehem to be used by Him to bless Ruth. God is on the move!

Ruth 1:22 – 2:13

Preached Sunday morning, February 23, 2020 by Brad D Harris

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Favor with God comes first

February 2, 2020Sermonevangelism, faith, God's will, John, obedienceprairieoakschurch

“Never has a man spoken like this Man!” Jesus had a demeanor that even His opponents found irrefutable at times. It has been remarked that the Lamb of God had to be silent at His trial or they would not have been able to carry out their miscarriage of justice. John tells of one of those occasions when the opponents of Jesus were confounded by the Son of Man. Yet Jesus showed unswerving loyalty to His first calling, to perfectly obey the will of His Father.

John 7:37-53

Preached Sunday morning, February 2, 2020 by Brad D Harris

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Strength through Weakness

January 19, 2020SermonLuke, obedience, Paul, Spiritprairieoakschurch

Growing in body. In some ways, this is easier done than we would like to admit. But that leads to the point, growing in control over this body is significantly more difficult than being controlled by this body. Hence the reason that January 19 is Quitters Day, the average time when new year resolutions to get healthy are abandoned. But this message is about more than being healthy in this physical body, it is also about not being slaves to the physical when the spiritual is what is eternal.
Pray for me in this area, and I will pray for you!
Christ accomplished the victory even over the body!

Luke 2:52 and Galatians 5:16-25 and Luke 4:1-4

Preached Sunday morning, January 19, 2020 by Brad D Harris

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Jesus Growing Up

January 5, 2020SermonGod's will, Holiday, life, Luke, obedienceBrad Harris

We don’t know many details, and it staggers the imagination. Jesus was a baby, a toddler, a child, an adolescent, and young adult all before He was publicly revealed again to be the Messiah on the banks of the Jordan River. And that growing up was vital part of being our Savior, fulfilling righteousness for us leading up to be our sinless Sacrifice. But this little glimpse into His boyhood has much to teach us.

Jesus grew up. We should continue to grow up as well.

Luke 2:39-52

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Growing toward Maturity

October 6, 2019SermonGod's will, Hebrews, life, obedienceBrad Harris

God accepts us and loves us just as we are. Yet He loves us too much to leave us that way, as spiritual infants. The Father desires us to grow toward maturity, closer to the image of His Son, perfect humanity. Yet the writer of Hebrews reminds the readers that we don’t accidentally grow, we have to pursue maturity. This is the first in a multi-part sermon series on spiritual growth and perseverance

Hebrews 5:12-14

Preached Sunday morning, October 6, 2019 by Brad D Harris

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