Oregon Trail Baptist Church

In this discussion, Pastor Miller covers a few questions from the previous week regarding why Adam is in all caps in 1 Chronicles 1:1 and about the relationship between Abraham and Keturah. He also explains why Chronicles is at the end of a Hebrew Bible even though we have the book of Chronicles after Kings. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com 

In this sermon, Pastor Miller begins covering the beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount and covers the first few beatitudes. The poor in Spirit inherit the kingdom of heaven and those that mourn will be comforted. How we live now should reflect the reality that we are not citizens of this world.   For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens explaining how Ezra and Nehemiah were originally one book of the Bible. He will go on to discuss a bit about the exile that took place and how Nehemiah did everything he could to restore Jerusalem, but the people's heart was not fully turned back to their God. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller reminds us that God made us in His image and therefore we are made to work. Having been created by God as workers we have a deep and profound purpose behind the work that we do. For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller starts by addressing a question from Daniel 12:2. Afterwards, he convers an overview of the structure of the book of Daniel and the concept of exile. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers highlights from the life of Saul, David, and Solomon. The first three kings of Israel related to God and responded to their sin very differently. How do you and I relate to God and deal with sin? For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller starts by discussing the big themes from Ecclesiastes. He then discusses the character of Mordecai, as well as the historical hatred of key figures in history for the book of Esther. Before closing out he gives an overview of how the Old Testament was divided. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 2:13-23 where he highlights the graciousness of Boaz. He, although not a perfect man, demonstrated the graciousness of God and cared for those who were in a desperate condition.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller starts by discussing a question from the previous week about Job's friend Eliphaz' prayer. Through some discussion and questions the conversation turns to translational issues and how to think about the transmission of the Bible. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller starts by discussing a question from the previous week about Job's prayer for his children. He then goes on to highlight the cycle of speeches and content of the book of Job.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Will Bruner expound Isaiah 55 where we are given hope of what the world will be like when the Lord sets all things right. There are many pursuits that can distract us from what God has for us; however, we must be careful to listen to God's Words and choose to live according to God's will.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller talks about the book of Job and the encounter between the Satan and God in the opening chapters of the book. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Mark Webb expounds Christ's message to His disciples in John 16:16-28. The disciples will be confused at the death of Christ and be unsure how to move forward after Christ dies. All their hopes and dreams were coming to fruition in Christ, but they couldn't comprehend their master and messiah dying. This was the hour of darkness, but the morning would come.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller goes back to answer a question from the previous week regarding Korah and his decedents. Afterwards there is discussion about what the book of Proverbs is and how we should read it.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 2:8-12 where Naomi and Ruth Find Grace in the eyes of Boaz. He has shown himself to be not simply a man who does what the law says but he catches the spirit of the law and does what is graceful.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller goes back to answer a question from the previous week from Psalm 47.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 2:1-7 where Naomi and Ruth are settling into their new life back in Naomi's home. Ruth seeks Naomi's favor to go glean for food in a foreign land. She desperately needs to find a landowner who will allow her to glean without taking advantage of her.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller covers Psalm 78-114. He spends some time highlighting Psalm 91 considering the popularity of preaching on it in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 1:19-22 where Naomi and Ruth arrive back in Bethlehem. The people of Bethlehem upon seeing that Naomi is back ask, “Is this Naomi?” That question will cause Naomi to respond and expose her heart. In these verses Naomi blames God an ignores the loyal love that Ruth has displayed.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Psalm 78 where Israel's history is put on display as a reminder to teach the next generation who God is and what happens when we walk away from Him. Israel was to be a light to the nations and Christians today are to be a light to the world.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 1:6-18 where Naomi choses to leave Moab and return home. Naomi has heard that God has visited His people and that stirs her to faith to begin the trip home. She urges her two daughters-in-law to return to their own families but ruth remains loyal to her.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

 In this discussion, it opens with some more details about the temple and then answers a question on the meaning of the word bruit from Nahum 3:19. The discussion turns to the multiple waves of destruction that Israel and Judah would endure. Before closing Pastor Miller shows a video from the Bible Project about how to read the book of Psalms.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com 

In this discussion, it opens with a question about the meaning of the word paramours in Ezekiel 41:16.  Pastor Miller then takes some time to look at early Christian art depicting the story of Jonah that pictures the fish as a dragon. He then proceeds to show how early Christians connected the fish in Jonah to the concept of a sea serpent.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Ruth 1:1-5 where Elimelech and Naomi leave their home and go to the land of Moab to find food. Their decision to move because of famine is a pattern that has been seen before in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob's lives. They are seeking to find provision outside of the land God has promised to them and everything goes wrong.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, it opens with a question about the meaning of the word paramours in Ezekiel 23:20. The discussion moves to an emphasis on Ezekiel's temple description and how that has ties back to the Garden of Eden. The last portion of the discussion is on Ezekiel 28 with the oracle against Tyre and it's connection to the fall of Satan.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller introduces the book of Ruth by discussing issues like the title, date, genre, links with other biblical books, placement in the canon, and some major theological points. As the book of Ruth will emphasize the loving loyalty of God, we are called to respond with believing loyalty to the Lord.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, it opens with a comment of how depressing the book is and a question about Ezekiel's wife's death. Although his wife's death is tragic, Ezekiel was not allowed to mourn because it was a sign to Israel that God would not morn over Israel's tragic end. Although the nation would be taken away into exile there would be a remnant who would be preserved by God.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this lesson, Pastor Miller Numbers 36 where concern is raised that tribal allotments could be lost from one tribe to another. The law that was previously made when Zelophehad's daughters inquired of Moses about their inheritance is now be altered again. These women would be required to marry within the tribe so the land allotments would not be given to other tribes. As Numbers closes out the book, God has equipped the new generation to enter into the land by faith and take it but they will only succeed if they trust and obey God. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e2-9rRi-GeWDTn7c5X-__Rt_VVPiF0fg?usp=sharingFor more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller summarizes the book of Judges and the need for God's people to live as if God is their king. Throughout the book of Judges various flawed rulers have delivered God's people but today we still need a deliverer. Christ is our perfect deliverer who has delivered us from sin, death, and hell.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by explaining how the book of Jeremiah is structured. During the 1970's someone discovered two bullae with the impression of the name of Jeremiah's scribe. Pastor takes a few minutes to discuss the benefits and problems of archeology.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 21 where in a last-ditch effort to save the tribe of Benjamin the Israelites find themselves trying to find wives for the 600 men of Benjamin who had not been killed. What happened in graphic detail in Judges 19 to one woman is happening on a larger scale here. The women are forced to be wives and treated as property.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by responding to a question regarding Isaiah 65:20. In that verse it refers to a child dying at 100 years. The Bible Knowledge Commentary gives a helpful note on this verse when it says, “ Most likely Isaiah did not distinguish between these two aspects of God's rule: he saw them together as one.”To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 20 where the Levite from chapter 19 stands before the tribe of Benjamin and retells the story of his concubine. Israel rallies together to go after these sons of Belial and Benjamin protects them. No judge has been able to rally the tribes as well as this Levite and in their actions, they seek to know God's will but they decimate the tribe of Benjamin.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by explaining the major division of the book of Isaiah between chapter 39 and 40. As Isaiah prophesies about the exile of Israel it echoed the theme of exile that began with the story of Adam and Eve and later characters like Moses. Some of the questions asked about 30 minutes in lead to an explanation of why our church practices “separation.”To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 17:7-13 where Micah has set up the idol that was made by his mother and he will hire himself a priest. The corruption that began in Micah’s house will now involve an entire tribe. The Levitical tribe was to be God’s representatives to the nation but this Levite is content to serve Micah for ten Shekels and a shirt year by year.  For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers 1 Samuel 1 where Hannah cries out to God for a son. Hannah was a woman with great problems in her life. She was infertile in a culture that valued women for their ability to produce children. She lived in constant conflict with a rival wife named Peninnah who provoked her and reminded her of her infertility. Hannah responds by taking her problems to the Lord and promising to dedicate the child to God. She trains Samuel and then releases him to serve the Lord. Hannah was a mother who successfully set Samuel on track to serve the Lord with his life. As an old saying goes, “An ounce of mother I worth a pound of clergy.”For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens with responding to a question Isaiah 14 where Lucifer rebelled and fell. In the wider context of Lucifer's rebellion there are nations being judged for their rebellion. Those who rebel against God, regardless of if they are human or supernatural, will be defeated. He then transitions to discussing the significance of God purifying Isaiah's mouth in Isaiah 6 (21:15).To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 19 where a Levite has a concubine who leaves him. The Levite pursues her and wins her back but on their trip home he allows her to be gang raped all night and then cuts up her body and sends it to the tribes of Israel. This is one of the most disturbing stories in all of Scripture and yet in our own culture today there are atrocities happening as well.  Warning: This recording includes adult contentFor more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens with responding to a question from the previous week regarding the tribe of Manasseh. He also covers more details regarding the conquest emphasis on giant clans. (17:00)To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 10 where the tribe of Dan seeks an inheritance apart from what God has given them. By the end of the Danites, the Levite, and Micah will merge into one story.  As the Danites move to conquer the cities of Laish they stop at Micah’s house and steal his idols and the Levite who served as his priest. All three characters (Danites, the Levite, and Micah) are doing what they think will be best for them and they even claim God’s name on their actions.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller highlights how amazing it was that there were people outside of Israel that showed more faith than the people of Israel. Although God’s people had turned their back on Him, God sent prophets to call His people to repent. A question is brought up at 14:00 about what happened to the tribe of Menassah. At 18:20 the story of Naaman’s little servant girl from 2 Kings 5 is brought up and discussed. At 31:00 Pastor continues from previous weeks the explanation of the conquest and the reason total destruction was called for with specific cities.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

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In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by reading a few snippets from various Biblical scholars about the census in 1 Chronicles 27 and 2 Samuel 24:1. God had allowed David to do what he wanted to do and as a result the entire nation of Israel would be punished. Afterwards there is some discussion about Solomon and his kingship (20:00). Unfortunately, Solomon does not stay loyal to God and allows his heart to be pulled away and he becomes in some ways an oppressor like Pharoah.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 17:1-6 where the chapter begins with Micah stealing from his mother. His mother turns around and gives Micah back the silver and dedicates it to be used to make an Idol for God. In this section the author of judges points out multiple ways in which God’s people are violating His law; however, they still claim to worship Him. Israel is living as if they are the kings and queens of their own lives instead of living as if God is their King.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this lesson, Pastor Miller Numbers 35 where God gives His people instructions to set aside cities and the land that is around them for the Levites. The tribe of Levi would not inherit land like the rest of the tribes, but the Levites would need a place to live and support their own families. The Levitical cities would serve as a reminder of God’s presence among his people. Six of these Levitical cities would be set apart as cities of refuge for those who have committed manslaughter. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e2-9rRi-GeWDTn7c5X-__Rt_VVPiF0fg?usp=sharingFor more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by looking at the content of the book of Samuel. A question is brought up regarding the census in 2 Samuel 24 where David numbers the people. In 2 Samuel 24 it says that God moved David against Israel but in 1 Chronicles 21 it says that Satan provoked David to number Israel. This passage brings up questions regarding the term Satan and forces us to consider God’s role in moving David to number the people. In response to the question from the previous week regarding Samuel’s death (20:00), Pastor Miller notes that although Samuel was a person of high standing in Israel and spoke on God’s behalf the people did not listen to him. This may be why his death, although it was a major event, received very little attention in the text. Israel paid lip service to Samuel’s message but disregarded his words.To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller traces three-step process by which a King would be appointed in Israel. Kings would first, be appointed by a prophet or other leader who was recognized by God then they would need to prove their worth. Next, they would need to prove themselves through some great feat. Lastly, they would need to be coronated. We see these events clearly in the lives of King Saul and King David and Matthew takes this theme in his Gospel and makes it clear that Jesus is King. Key events in the life of Jesus show that He was anointed, tested, and  was coronated in surprising ways. The question for us is, “Do you live as if Jesus is your king?”For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller opens by responding to a question regarding Jephthah’s sacrifice of his daughter. He then explains why the historical reading plan completely skipped the book of Ruth (00:20:00). Next, he covers a question from the previous weeks about Moses’ father-in-law (00:30:32). Lastly, he spends a few minutes talking about 1 Samuel 6 where the Philistines pass the Ark of the Covenant between their cities like it is a hot potato (00.41.00). To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this sermon, Pastor Miller covers Judges 16 where the chapter begins with Samson seeking out a prostitute in the opening of the chapter then falls in love with Delilah. As Samson dishonors God, disregards his vow, and dabbles with sin he will find himself overcome by the enemies of God and put to shame. Even in his demise and death his only concern is his own revenge for losing his eyes. Samson becomes a heroic tragedy. He was a man who God used but not a man who experienced God’s blessings.For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com

In this discussion, Pastor Miller spends most of the time dealing with Numbers 31 and a Deuteronomy 3 responding to the question of why God would kill all the people in one story but leave some alive in another. To read along with us please get a copy of the reading plan athttps://faithlife.com/oregon-trail-baptist-church/reader?readingPlanId=797f96db58c749f5bf6fe19f53b94983For more information, please visit www.OTBChurch.com