Old Wire Road Church Sermons

Increasing in the Knowledge of God – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:47 +0000

Rahab – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:47:35 +0000

Becoming A Servant – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:43:48 +0000

I Think God Would Want Me To Be Happy – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:41:40 +0000

James 1

Requirements to be Saved – Bryan Sharpe

owraudio — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:26:55 +0000

Matthew 7

The Story of Daniel, As Told By Daniel Himself. Applications by Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:11:42 +0000

Openness With Our Weaknesses And Paul’s Example – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:54:44 +0000

The Prayer of Jabez – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:53:48 +0000

The Names of God – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:46:35 +0000

Nutshell of the Gospel – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:38:17 +0000

Introduction to Strength and Courage in the Book of Joshua – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:48 +0000

When Does Life Begin? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:50:32 +0000

Do the Ends Justify the Means? – Rick Meads

owraudio — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:44:40 +0000

Psalm 73 – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:38:28 +0000

The Joy Of Christ Rising – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:43:38 +0000

Our Time On Earth – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:41:02 +0000

What Is Hypocrisy – Tommy Morris

owraudio — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:12:57 +0000

Becoming A Servant Of God – Denny Bray

owraudio — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:11:16 +0000

The Extent of God’s Love – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:10:06 +0000

Luke 5:27 – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:08:36 +0000

When Is Jesus Coming? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:07:13 +0000

How Do We Fight Temptation? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:05:28 +0000

Love Is Kind – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:04:17 +0000

Central Focus Is Love – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:01:00 +0000

Showing Love in Our Lives – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:59:19 +0000

Encouraging With Experience – Tim Morgan

owraudio — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:57:57 +0000

Love is Not Rude – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:56:11 +0000

Love is Patient – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:53:47 +0000

Imitating God – Denny Bray

owraudio — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:52:11 +0000

Healing Division- Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:46:58 +0000

Acts 3:1-10

Lucas — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:43:43 +0000

Acts 3:1-10

Picture this scene.

Imagine that you are lame from birth. You’ve never walked a day in your life. You’ve always depended on others to provide for your needs. Out of necessity, you are a destitute beggar. For countless…

Fighting From Victory – Daniel DeGarmo

owraudio — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:30:56 +0000

Attitude Pruning – Taylor Ladd

owraudio — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:24:11 +0000

God Conquers Our Lives – Taylor Ladd

owraudio — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:12:57 +0000

Building A Church In Our Corinthian Culture – Dan DeGarmo

owraudio — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:14:45 +0000

Corinth – Dan DaGarmo

owraudio — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:11:11 +0000

The Story of Daniel – Taylor Ladd

owraudio — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:07:17 +0000

How God Conquers Us – Taylor Ladd

owraudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:58:16 +0000

Love Introduction – Daniel DeGarmo

owraudio — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:50:50 +0000

Showing Love – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:43:21 +0000

Love – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:43:24 +0000

Acts 2:42-47

Lucas — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:04:23 +0000

Acts 2:42-47

After becoming Christians, the former killers of Christ clung to the apostles and to each other for the purpose of growing in their new-found faith. The text keeps emphasizing the unity that existed amongst the believers. They were…

Specks – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:48:32 +0000

Attitude – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:54:30 +0000

The Great Physician – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:58:28 +0000

To Yield or Not to Yield? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:02:19 +0000

The Rubble – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:06:38 +0000

Having a Godly Attitude – Denny Bray

owraudio — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:11:48 +0000

Meekness – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:36:57 +0000

Numbers 12.1

Acts 2:14-41

Lucas — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:08:18 +0000

Acts 2:14-41

Imagine that you were part of the crowd that screamed for Pilate to condemn Jesus’ to death. Now on the day of Pentecost, the apostle Peter preaches to you about how Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament,…

Jesus’ Power – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:30:49 +0000

The Lords Supper – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:24:04 +0000

1 Peter

Wise Decision Skills – Teddy Lewis

owraudio — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:06:41 +0000

Grace – Stuart Bray

owraudio — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:00:39 +0000

Thessalonians Letter Reading – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:17:35 +0000

Trials and Temptations – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:13:35 +0000

Luke 22

Showing Hospitality – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:02:02 +0000

I. Story 1:

-Gen. 18. 1-8

II. Story 2:

- 2 Kings 4.8-10

III. New Testement texts

- Titus 1.8

- 1 Pet. 4.8-9

- Luke 10. 7-8

- Hebrews 13.1-2

- Matt 25

IV. Why is hospitality so important…

Jesus: Son of God or Religious Figure?

owraudio — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:46:31 +0000

1 Cor. 15

I. Fact 1

II. Fact 2

- burial

III. Fact 3

- resurrection

IV. Fact 4

- witnesses

Application

Acts 2:1-13

Lucas — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:31:51 +0000

Acts 2:1-13

This next story takes place on the day of Pentecost, approximately 50 days after Jesus was killed and resurrected. Since Jesus told the apostles to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came, the apostles were obediently gathered…

The Garden Scene [Luke 22.39-53] – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:23:32 +0000

I. Prater on the Mountain

- Encouragement to pray

- Prayer for the Father’s will; John 12.27

- Disciples can’t stay awake out of sorrow

II. Observations about Prayer

- powerful tool to employ BEFORE temptations

- alone time is…

Satan and his Tactics – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:14:38 +0000

2 Cor 2.11

I. Who is our enemy?

- created by Jesus, for Jesus; Col 1. 16

- a powerful angel; Jude 8

- has knowledge of the scripture; Luke 4

-a proud being; 1Tim 3.9

- a murderer, liar,…

Is Gambling Wrong? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:32:44 +0000

Exodus 22

Becoming A Vessel Of Honorable Use – Tim Morgan

owraudio — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:26:54 +0000

Are You Ready To Meet God? – Denny Bray

owraudio — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:19:06 +0000

Luke 22 – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:11:51 +0000

Encouraging With Words – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:06:53 +0000

Acts 1:15-26

Lucas — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:19:15 +0000

Acts 1:15-26

After an intense time of prayer, Peter stood up and declared to the other disciples that Judas needed to be replaced. Not only was there an obvious gap in the apostles, but he also pointed out that the…

Are We Hypocrites? – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:01:33 +0000

I. Defining our terms

II. Since all Christians sin, aren’t we all hypocrites?

- 1 Pet 2.9 – Rom 3.23 – 1 John 1.5

III. Biblical Examples of hypocrites

- Matt 15.1 Pharisees and Scribes

- Gal 2.11 Peter

IV.…

The Fall of Israel – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:54:57 +0000

Luke 21.5-38

I. Setting: the Temple

II. Signs: before the end

III. Coming persecution

IV. Jereselum’s destruction

V. Son of Man: Matt 24.30 cf

VI. Lesson of the trees

VII. Application: call to watch

VIII. Life lessons

Main point

The Good Shepard – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:04:32 +0000

Biblical Authority Lessons – Milton Copeland

owraudio — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:15:07 +0000

Acts 1:1-14

Lucas — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:26:12 +0000

Acts 1:1-14

After Luke introduces his letter to Theophilus, and after the final moments of Jesus before his ascension is described, Luke records that the apostles came back to Jerusalem (as Jesus had told them) and were “devoting themselves to…

Luke 20-21 – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:26:24 +0000

Baptism – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:35:01 +0000

Matthew 28:16-20

Lucas — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:04:05 +0000

Matthew 28:16-20

Can you imagine being told by your Lord (who was just recently lying dead in a sealed tomb) to go and make more disciples in “all nations”?! Considering the fact that some of the apostles did not even…

Old Testament Passages About Jesus – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:43:41 +0000

Luke 19 – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:52:48 +0000

Accountability Of Our Spiritual Stewardship – Tommy Morris

owraudio — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:24:09 +0000

The Gravity Of Sin And The Motivation To Live For God – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 15 May 2011 14:21:03 +0000

Matthew 28:11-15

Lucas — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:37:03 +0000

Matthew 28:11-15

The chief priests desperately needed a story. Jesus was obviously out of his tomb and since some of the guards had fully revealed the situation to them, they knew full well that it was because Jesus rose from…

A Cautionary Tale To The Young – Denny Bray

owraudio — Sun, 08 May 2011 22:13:13 +0000

Rejoicing Over Triumphs Over Evil – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:02:56 +0000

Finishing The Race – Hunter Smith

owraudio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:50:50 +0000

The True Israel – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:17:58 +0000

Matthew 28:1-10

Lucas — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:18:21 +0000

Matthew 28:1-10

Imagine that you have followed Jesus for years, developing a personal relationship with him, hearing him teach, watching him do amazing miracles. You are sure that he is the promised Messiah, the savior of Israel. You have no…

Using God’s Gifts – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:50:05 +0000

Reconciling Our Pasts – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:48:57 +0000

The Two Blind Men And Jericho – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:47:10 +0000

Undenominational Christianity – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:24:40 +0000

Alternative Theories for Jesus’ Resurrection

Lucas — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:43:58 +0000

Alternative Theories for Jesus’ Resurrection

Let’s briefly consider several alternative theories to explain the gospel story of the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Sources consulted include “Jesus, The Final Days” by Craig A. Evans and N.T. Wright. Also, the William…

Loosening The Burden Of Trials – Alex Corder

owraudio — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:41:05 +0000

Genuine Discipleship – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:54:02 +0000

Luke 18

Parables

Jewish Burial Practices

Lucas — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:19:03 +0000

Jewish Burial Practices

In order to verify what Matthew says about Jesus’ burial and resurrection, it is vital to understand how the Jews typically handled burying their dead. My resource for this article is “Jesus, The Final Days” by Biblical…

Answering Questions About Leaving Our Old Life For God’s New Covenant Gifts – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:33:45 +0000

Matthew 8:22; Luke 9:60, 17; Rom 3:24; Hosea 2

Basic Arguments For The Existence Of God – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0000

Matthew 27:57-66

Lucas — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:34:35 +0000

Matthew 27:57-66

Did the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth actually happen? Let’s consider some of the evidence.

The Romans were adept at killing people. When the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 13:4 that governments partly exist to “carry out God’s…

Believing The Bible – Bryan Sharpe

owraudio — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:30:31 +0000

1 John 4:1

Why I Am A Christian – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:29:01 +0000

Matthew 27:45-56

Lucas — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:46:34 +0000

Matthew 27:45-56

The death of the Son of God was the cause of many dramatic events. Israel was shaken by earthquakes, godly people were raised from the dead, the temple curtain separating the “holy place” from the “most holy place”…

Understanding Parables – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:17:15 +0000

Jesus and the Ten Leppers – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:30:02 +0000

Matthew 27:24-44

Lucas — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:05:43 +0000

Matthew 27:24-44

After Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified, after the Roman soldiers brutally mocked him, and after he was nailed to a cross between two criminals, Jesus was viciously derided by the Jewish leadership who passed by him as…

Key Aspects of Discipleship – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:22:30 +0000

Boldness in Christ – Nathan Combs

owraudio — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:21:22 +0000